Popular Post bikeman564™ Posted November 21, 2017 Popular Post Share #1 Posted November 21, 2017 my bike will be there tomorrow, however I'll be getting it Saturday yay bike love 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 21, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2017 14 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: my bike will be there tomorrow, however I'll be getting it Saturday yay bike love Is bike club chick jealous yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, Bubonic Plague said: Is bike club chick jealous yet? she should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 21, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: she should What's wrong with Friday? Can't they build that thing in the morning so you can ride it Friday afternoon. It just might be the best riding day until April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted November 21, 2017 32 minutes ago, Kzoo said: What's wrong with Friday? Can't they build that thing in the morning so you can ride it Friday afternoon. It just might be the best riding day until April. Closed on Friday. It'll be built, but will need tweaking to fit me once I get there, and install cleats. He discussed possibly meeting me there, but meh. Saturday is good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted November 21, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 21, 2017 congrats on the n+1. I'm sure you will issue a full ride report. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2017 What bike??!! I missed something. Still happy for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, smudge said: What bike??!! I missed something. Still happy for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2017 Oooh! Neat!! Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted November 22, 2017 Share #10 Posted November 22, 2017 I am curios about the tubeless. Using the stock wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadiejorge Posted November 22, 2017 Share #11 Posted November 22, 2017 Very nice! Make sure to get it dirty the first ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted November 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: I am curios about the tubeless. Using the stock wheels? Yes, the stock wheels are tubeless ready. They are Cannondale's own tubeless CX rims. Thus far I'm glad I went tubeless on the fatso. I have about 10 friends w/ fatties and they all run tubeless, so it can't be a bad thing. I've flatted a couple times on the fasto, and the size of the hole would definitely of been sealed w/ the sealant. I guess the only down side is, that annually the old sealant dries up, so the wheels need to be cleaned, and new sealant added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted November 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, roadiejorge said: Very nice! Make sure to get it dirty the first ride. Thanks, and NOoooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadiejorge Posted November 22, 2017 Share #14 Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, bikeman564™ said: NO Oh hell yes! That's a cross bike so it needs some time in its element to break everything in. Now if that were a CAAD12 or the Evo then no, don't get it dirty. Also, remember it's a tool not a jewel. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted November 22, 2017 Share #15 Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, bikeman564™ said: Yes, the stock wheels are tubeless ready. They are Cannondale's own tubeless CX rims. Thus far I'm glad I went tubeless on the fatso. I have about 10 friends w/ fatties and they all run tubeless, so it can't be a bad thing. I've flatted a couple times on the fasto, and the size of the hole would definitely of been sealed w/ the sealant. I guess the only down side is, that annually the old sealant dries up, so the wheels need to be cleaned, and new sealant added. I am thinking of going tubeless on G's Cx bike. But would get a new wheelset. I hate the set that's on it now. They weigh a combined 57 pounds. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted November 22, 2017 Share #16 Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, roadiejorge said: Oh hell yes! That's a cross bike so it needs some time in its element to break everything in. Now if that were a CAAD12 or the Evo then no, don't get it dirty. Also, remember it's a tool not a jewel. My son doesn’t like to get his cannondale Cx bike dirty either. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #17 Posted November 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: My son doesn’t like to get his cannondale Cx bike dirty either. That looks like my 520 when I rode the C&O on Petite’s Big Adventure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted November 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, roadiejorge said: Oh hell yes! That's a cross bike so it needs some time in its element to break everything in. Now if that were a CAAD12 or the Evo then no, don't get it dirty. Also, remember it's a tool not a jewel. I have a CAAD 10...I like to keep that one clean, although it's been thru some down pours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #19 Posted November 22, 2017 16 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: Closed on Friday. It'll be built, but will need tweaking to fit me once I get there, and install cleats. He discussed possibly meeting me there, but meh. Saturday is good for me. "Install cleats"? Are you going with a new pedal system? Or new shoes? What's the story? If you are going with a new pedal system, which one and why? And please post pics when that bad boy is at its new home. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted November 22, 2017 24 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: "Install cleats"? Are you going with a new pedal system? Or new shoes? What's the story? If you are going with a new pedal system, which one and why? And please post pics when that bad boy is at its new home. Tom I'm going w/ new shoes and pedals, SPD. This is the typical mountain/CX cleat system of choice from what I see. I use LOOK on my road bike, and my fatso just has platform. Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #21 Posted November 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: I'm going w/ new shoes and pedals, SPD. This is the typical mountain/CX cleat system of choice from what I see. I use LOOK on my road bike, and my fatso just has platform. Will do Yep - that's my impression. I'd love to hear from that segment of the riders here what pedal systems they use. I only have Speedplay, SPD, and cheap platform pedals for my bikes. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted November 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Yep - that's my impression. I'd love to hear from that segment of the riders here what pedal systems they use. I only have Speedplay, SPD, and cheap platform pedals for my bikes. Tom 14 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Speedplay how do you like these? Friend/fellow rider has them and loves them. I've used LOOK since like forever on my roadie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #23 Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, bikeman564™ said: how do you like these? Friend/fellow rider has them and loves them. I've used LOOK since like forever on my roadie. I love them. Very easy to get into and out of. However, the more I ride, the more I feel ALL pedal systems are pretty good. Downside of Speedplays is their "walkability", but on a given ride, I walk about 10'-20' max (from the garage and to the garage). If you do a lot of rides where you put your foot down in muddy or sandy conditions, the Speedplay cleats will get gunked up and need a wire brushing to bring back to full optimization. If you use Look and like look, I can't see a reason to change. But a new road rider would likely benefit from the very easy and dual entry of the Speedplays. I still see older riders struggle at stoplights as the light turns green and they take 50' to clip back in and are looking down zigzagging. That doesn't happen with Speedplays. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: I love them. Very easy to get into and out of. However, the more I ride, the more I feel ALL pedal systems are pretty good. Downside of Speedplays is their "walkability", but on a given ride, I walk about 10'-20' max (from the garage and to the garage). If you do a lot of rides where you put your foot down in muddy or sandy conditions, the Speedplay cleats will get gunked up and need a wire brushing to bring back to full optimization. If you use Look and like look, I can't see a reason to change. But a new road rider would likely benefit from the very easy and dual entry of the Speedplays. I still see older riders struggle at stoplights as the light turns green and they take 50' to clip back in and are looking down zigzagging. That doesn't happen with Speedplays. Tom Thx. I do like LOOK and they suck for walking, but when I'm out road riding, I'm not walking a lot (as you pointed out). Funny about the zig zag clip-in. This does happen once in awhile to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #25 Posted November 22, 2017 I use Time ATAC on all of my bikes. They shed mud and gunk well. Very simple system. I had Shimano SPDs in the past. They are very good too. The nice thing about SPDs is you can buy replacement pedals or cleats just about anywhere. Finding a shop with Time cleats in stock can be tricky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #26 Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Razors Edge said: ys. I still see older riders struggle at stoplights as the light turns green and they take 50' to clip back in and are looking down zigzagging. Hey now be nice to the older riders. This older rider only had trouble when he was younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 22, 2017 Share #27 Posted November 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Hey now be nice to the older riders. This older rider only had trouble when he was younger. "Older" as in riding for a while. I'd say "experienced", but I sort of feel like clipping in is something more experienced riders don't struggle too much with (but we all can still struggle occasionally!). And, I don't think there is a not "older" rider on this forum. When I say older, it is all of us. And, it might be telling, but I rarely see "younger" (20-35) riders these days. Kids, yes. And MAMIL/MAWILs are like 90% of the roadie population these days. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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