MKader17

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I feel like I'm in the 3rd day of a hangover

it's been a long time but i finally just got time to get back around to the problem. I wish I could try a different amp but I really don't have another and don't know what I could "test" Today I hooked up another tweeter (a cheap Dayton tweet) and it sounded fine. I played around with the crossover just to do it, and I realized I REALLY don't have an ear for tuning. It's hard for me to tell if a tweeter sounds strained or when adjusting my mids, when setting the crossover high pass is high enough, etc... But as far as I could tell the tweeter sounds fine. Is there any way I could test my amp? Also, what would happen if an exposed area of the negative and positive speaker wires touch with the tweeter connected?

Team "Almost Frat" holding it down!

I wanted to buy used but because I had never been in the bike world I didn't know what to look for (as far as potential failures) so that's why I went used. I did see this today, would this, by any chance, have been a good buy (second bike down) ? (My frame is 56cm as well)

no worries about the rant, I am always ready to learn. not going to quote the whole thing but excerpts... It my instance this was the higher performance/lighter of my options. Unfortunately my bike shop does not offer a wide array of selection (but they do offer plenty of help and are always friendly. I was interested in Trek bikes and they sold them and were very helpful in anything that I asked and I knew they'd have no problem offering assistance in the long run. So in this instance I may have paid for customer service more than quality product. I am perfectly fine with that because I feel I've made graver mistakes (AKA 4x6 and 6x9 Pioneer speakers in my original truck at some local shop w/o future help/knowledge for 2x what I could get them elsewhere). The hill country of Texas is where most rides are done. I hope that is considered not flat. But yes, where I am now, Beaumont, it is completely flat except for overpasses I literally lol'ed when I read this. It may be true but it still made me lol Point well taken This was not the point of my argument. I tried to approach it via performance aspects only, not relating it to cost, and I still feel my statement is generally un-flawed assuming neither frame will break under normal usage (with the rate that technology is improving and prices are reducing, if my frame does in fact break in 15 years I feel I could replace the frame with something superior for less money IF necessary) Agreed Most of the Madone series is less than 5K and has a full carbon fiber frame. But yes, more than 2K on a bike is stupid for the rec rider, bt I think CF is going to get cheap quick in the next decade. Isn't the Utegra set made of aluminum??? : P I kid I kid. All this taken into account it still seems to me... Aluminum = less weight and more performance Steel - more comfort and longevity However marginal each may be the above still holds true IMO

Your preference is based on the same marketing failure...if not I'd like to hear the reasons. As for better wheels and tires being more important, then why did you spend the extra on a new aluminum frame? Quote from earlier... So as I see it... Stiffer where is needs to be stiffer. Flexible CF in the forks/ seat stem increases comfort. Lighter = Better Performance More likely to fail but never fails (as far as my research is concerned I have not seen an Al bike fail due to regular use) Seems win win to me. Yes, Steel WILL last longer but it seems than many people never reach the life cycle of aluminum frames. I'm riding the bike on the road, it will never see a fall more than 2 inches (Min of rear and front tire elevation). Yes, Steel MAY be more comfortable than an Aluminum frame but if I'm comfortable on the Al frame what does it matter? Though i did see in my research it seems that Steel frames are actually more expensive than Aluminum (due to additional craftsmanship required, I'm not totally sold but I'll go with it) . Which makes sense that they do not offer Steel frames. I can promise that if Steel is cheaper AND superior there is no way they would not be available.

Why does Trek not make there entry level bike a steel frame? It seems logical considering weight isn't a huge factor to an entry level rider, it rides better, cost less, and I doubt an entry level rider would ever notice the flex at the crank slowing them down.

Not saying that no one should ride steel, just seems to me like more of a personal preference and go figure my preference (read "possible bias") is toward aluminum. Better tires and wheels are still more important than frame selection

For me, if I travel anywhere I'm bringing my backpack, so I can always throw sandals in there so no biggy for me. If I'm only doing 5-10 mi runs I'll probably just use my other bike which doesn't have clips. As far as aluminum to steel we'll just agree to disagree I have big friends that ride aluminum bikes for a long time with no problems, adding extra design to a steel frame to make it sturdy at the crank will only make it even heavier than an aluminum frame (losing 2 pounds doesn't seem like much but that is losing 10% of the total bike weight) and I feel that carbon front forks and a carbon seat stem can make up for any stiffness in the aluminum while still being even lighter. In any event, I still think carbon is the way for the future with everything. It's a terribly beautiful product.

I don't do much walking in the shoes that I ride in

Its only weight comparing that shoe/pedal to another. Of course you just lost your weight savings for having aluminum versus steel. Lost weight savings with aluminum?

A bit entry level but they get the job done and I didn't really have the time to invest into researching. Feels pretty good to just buy and ride.

Lol, yes, it is so much nicer with them (until some douche in a car tries to cut a left turn in front of you at an intersection). I bought some Bontrager road shoes Bontrager: Race Road (Model #07891) and pretty sure I clip into these pedals Shimano Pd-r540 Spdsl Pedal @ Sun and Ski Sports

Sean, do you wear clip in bike shoes?

Did you average 17 or just on the flats? Try to hold 17-18 on the flats, don't usually take note of my overall average. IIRC before the overpasses I get up to 19-20 then as I go up I down shift and usually end up to 12-13 then on the down hill portion I end up around 25-26 and hold my speeds and as my cadence drops to the 70's I down shift until I end up back at 17-18 again.

If the W pedals it makes it so much easier to do. You get to check the "spent time with wife" and "did something healthy" box all in one. So many guys make their wives feel unwelcome in the activity. It's really a dumb idea. She has a Giant XTC NRS full suspension bike. I ordered some 1.25" slicks for it that'll take 95psi which should allow her to keep up somewhat okay. It should be comfortable with the flat bars and the saddle & bar height at the same level. Long term I am looking to build her a touring bike. Not because we will tour, but because for 30mi+ days they are about the most comfortable thing you could sit on and the time savings of minutes per hour on a racing bike isn't worth it. Been looking at old vintage steel frames and modern component groups on the web. I HATE aluminum frames, won't spend the dough on Ti for her, and don't see the value in Carbon. Steel is real and it is what we will both ride...that is until I have a custom made for me Actually there is a Lemond Poprad frameset in my size on CL locally I might pickup for myself as well. Sell the Mt. Bike and have a knobby road bike instead...or in addition. Who knows. You need to get with the times gramps! Aluminum and Carbon FTW! jk, but why don't you like aluminum. My bike is aluminum and couldn't see anything about it that would make me want steel. long term ownership. Unless I get into a wreck I don't see it being a problem... If I get in a wreck that bends the frame I think I'll more important things to worry about

I was on the same boat but so glad I went with a road bike, but that's based on the terrain I live around. Everything is FLAT so the only thing I would be throwing it off of would be into a ditch and the road is so much more efficient. But with all that said I got a $300 cruiser/mountain bike with street tires (80 psi) for free. Me and a friend of mine rode around campus and she had no problem keeping up with me at ~15 mph. I'm sure if I would have pedaled more like I train she wouldn't have kept up for too long but I was pretty impressed. Impressed enough that if I was staying at Lamar I would ride that bike to school instead of thinking about riding my road bike.

If the W pedals it makes it so much easier to do. You get to check the "spent time with wife" and "did something healthy" box all in one. So many guys make their wives feel unwelcome in the activity. It's really a dumb idea. She has a Giant XTC NRS full suspension bike. I ordered some 1.25" slicks for it that'll take 95psi which should allow her to keep up somewhat okay. It should be comfortable with the flat bars and the saddle & bar height at the same level. Long term I am looking to build her a touring bike. Not because we will tour, but because for 30mi+ days they are about the most comfortable thing you could sit on and the time savings of minutes per hour on a racing bike isn't worth it. Been looking at old vintage steel frames and modern component groups on the web. I HATE aluminum frames, won't spend the dough on Ti for her, and don't see the value in Carbon. Steel is real and it is what we will both ride...that is until I have a custom made for me Actually there is a Lemond Poprad frameset in my size on CL locally I might pickup for myself as well. Sell the Mt. Bike and have a knobby road bike instead...or in addition. Who knows. You need to get with the times gramps! Aluminum and Carbon FTW! jk, but why don't you like aluminum. My bike is aluminum and couldn't see anything about it that would make me want steel.

Went riding yesterday and I couldn't get moving for crap. I was doing 12 mph and felt like I was giving it everything I had. I thought it was because my body was tired from playing sand volleyball everyday this week, so before my first overpass I stopped and just for giggles, picked up the front tire and spun it and it looked like it was spinning fine. Looked again and it looked like the front brake was barely rubbing (I say barely because the wheel still spun freely before I moved the brake) I moved it and it was a whole different day. I was pacing myself at 17 after that with so much less effort. I am amazed at how much efficiency plays a role, a brake BARELY rubbing makes that big of a difference. Really makes me glad that I bought a nicer bike.

They are cheep. I would have one if I could fit in one. Guess I really get the best of both worlds. I'm 6'1" 210 lbs. But with the seat adjusted I've fit into almost every car I've ever sat in, comfortably. (not back seats). I'm tall enough that people call me tall but short enough not to worry about those kind of things.

I want an Elise...

so sexy.....

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