Popular Post Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share #1 Posted August 17, 2021 My Roubaix has been idle for a few years. When I got the Tarmac, the Roubaix became the backup "road" bike. My MTB was my regular all-weather and commuting bike, and then I got the Diverge and that became the middle ground bike. The Roubaix then became the back-up to the back-up, and essentially miles went to zero. While out in CO, I got to ride with my buddy, but his bike was truly old school and not suited for the mountains in his neck of the woods. The upgrade path for him was a non-starter as it was expensive and parts were in short supply. So, I offered him my Roubaix. I think - short term - it is a learning experience for him. "What does a modern 11sp Di2 CF bike ride like?" and "What would I like in a new bike?" sorts of questions. I think he will want a "modern" bike but with disc brakes, and the Roubaix will at least get him a taste of having many gears, seamless shifting, and, in the Roubaix, a relatively plush but confident ride. It's nice to see the Roubaix out in the wild again 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted August 17, 2021 Share #2 Posted August 17, 2021 Needs a good rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted August 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, donkpow said: Needs a good rack. Been there, done that. Ended up wearing a backpack instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted August 17, 2021 Share #4 Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Been there, done that. Ended up wearing a backpack instead. Do you poop your pants on the bike, also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, donkpow said: Do you poop your pants on the bike, also? I wasn't going THAT FAST!!!! We're talking "commuting" speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted August 17, 2021 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: I wasn't going THAT FAST!!!! We're talking "commuting" speed. Oh, I see. I never liked backpacks, even while walking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2021 Nice. good looking ksyriums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2021 I read this thread's title and thought @jsharr found a new job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, bikeman564™ said: Nice. good looking ksyriums I really like those wheels. Good looking, lightweight, and reliable - except they did develop cracking around the nipples and the rim had to be replaced. Other than that, I always liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Dottles said: I read this thread's title and thought @jsharr found a new job. He seems to have given up his job working for @Kzoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I really like those wheels. Good looking, lightweight, and reliable - except they did develop cracking around the nipples and the rim had to be replaced. Other than that, I always liked them. my rear one cracked...mavic replaced it, meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #12 Posted August 17, 2021 26 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: He seems to have given up his job working for @Kzoo I thought you knew those two had a love affair? I expect to be receiving a marriage invitation any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Kzoo Posted August 17, 2021 Solution Share #13 Posted August 17, 2021 The saddle's too high. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted August 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kzoo said: The saddle's too high. ...and that saddle bag! Ayayaya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #15 Posted August 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Kzoo said: The saddle's too high. Your legs are too short. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 17, 2021 Share #16 Posted August 17, 2021 It needs streamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #17 Posted August 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Good looking, lightweight, and reliable - except they did develop cracking around the nipples and the rim had to be replaced. Other than that, I always liked them. My wife had trouble with that when she nursed our youngest son. They didn’t need replaced the doctor just told me to rub them with pure lanolin from the pharmacy. The cracking all went away in a few days. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted August 18, 2021 Share #18 Posted August 18, 2021 7 hours ago, Razors Edge said: I offered him my Roubaix You only just loaned it to him, and it looks like he's already bent the top tube! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 18, 2021 Share #19 Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: You only just loaned it to him, and it looks like he's already bent the top tube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted August 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: You only just loaned it to him, and it looks like he's already bent the top tube! He is heavier than me! That bastard! I do need to let him know to watch the nipples for cracking and to follow @Longjohn's advice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 19, 2021 Share #21 Posted August 19, 2021 How old is that workhorse? It looks pretty new except for the rim brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share #22 Posted August 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Longjohn said: How old is that workhorse? It looks pretty new except for the rim brakes. That's a 2007. But relatively new bar tape, and the drivetrain is newer being 11sp Di2 (vs the old 10sp regular DuraAce that was one it before the switch). The rim brakes are also why I think it will be a good "get into the sport, and learn what you need in your next bike" sort of situation. I think, living in CO (Silverthorne/Dillon) between a bunch of ski resorts like Keystone, Vail, Copper, Beaver, etc., there are a ton of climbs where the lightweight Roubaix will shine, but the rim brakes - compared to disc brakes that most road bikes have now - may be the weak spot especially as he is quite a bit heavier than me (+50 or 60#s). Since I felt the rim brakes barely sufficient for long sustained descents of passes, I bet the sure and strong braking of a disc set-up will be what he eventually settles on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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