Elena Delle Donne Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 test fit my new-to-me 36mm gravel tires. didn't think they would fit but i made it by 3-5mm. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 16 hours ago, nicklesndimes said: ^^looks awesome. always a nice setup there, man. probably just a tuneup and have extra bike to ride around. idk tbh...any suggestions? nothing major! i might put some new tires on, depending on their condition, some new brake pads, make sure that seatpost actually comes out of the seat tube, standard old bike stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) 40 miles to/from a local yard that sucks. homegirl standing on the busy 30mph commuter track getting her #photography on. crossed 11k miles on this bike today thoooouuugh Edited April 8, 2023 by Elena Delle Donne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 so i zoned out too much on a favorite local climb and hit a parked car. lol. i'm fine, went down very gently. but i bent the frame. very sad to say my cross-country bike is totaled at 11k miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 RIP to your cross country but glad you're okay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 thanks guys. bikes are replaceable, they're just machines, but i'm still sad about this one. wondering what i should do as a keepsake 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I bought a new bike. It was/is extravagant. I will post pics once it's in the stable. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 LETS GOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 @Elena Delle Donne- sorry about the bent frame but glad you're okay. Sometimes the slow to the ground falls can be the worst. @metronome- post them pics!! I want a new bike so badly but I'm going to have to drool over your purchase instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Picked it up today 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 whooaaa with the belt drive. internal gear hub? all weather! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 i am ALMOST done with the new bike build. i didn't appreciate how sensitive real brakes and shifters were. my dirty cantilever brakes had me spoiled 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Elena Delle Donne said: whooaaa with the belt drive. internal gear hub? all weather! Indeed. Very snazzy tech on this bike. Very over the top for cruising my kids around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 @metronomebikepacking too.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 LOVE that belt drive - congrats on the cool, new bike! About eight years ago Raleigh had a single-speed CX bike that I really wanted for racing but I never bought it and I've been kicking myself ever since. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 alright fellas... it's official: my new (to me) space horse. i'm the second owner of this frame. this was the 2020 version with grx — my first full frame up build. parts list: - 11 speed 105 mechanical shifters/derailleurs - white industries vbc 46/30 crankset - growtac equal mechanical disc brakes - those zipp silver components that came out somewhat recently + VO polished stem - boyd 36mm road wheels with the ceramic bearings 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 wheelset is undeniably more valuable than the rest of the bike combined. but with these wheels it gets up to speed quickly and stays there. it's an absolute dream to ride. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 haha. hahahaha 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 That is a heck of a build! Gorgeous bike. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) got it dirty this week. 300ish miles, pittsburgh to dc Edited June 24, 2023 by Elena Delle Donne 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I don't know if anyone is watching the Tour de France this year, but damn... it's been a corker so far. The speed at which these guys are going for the entire stage is bonkers. Even more so when you consider in the mountain stages some of them are attacking up an 7% - 8% gradient at, like, 20+mph and holding it for several kilometers. It's phenomenal. This two just keep punching at each other and it's been exciting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 i think i am *just about* at the stage where i'm gonna start watching TdF. i need to understand the memes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 I like the commentary on Sounding areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 10:17 AM, Elena Delle Donne said: got it dirty this week. 300ish miles, pittsburgh to dc That is awesome! Salsa de pinga on that burrito looks tasty too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 4 hours ago, LUGR said: Salsa de pinga on that burrito looks tasty too! you like it on everything, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 10:17 AM, Elena Delle Donne said: On 6/24/2023 at 10:17 AM, Elena Delle Donne said: I just noticed that you have Clement MSO tires! Damn... they changed the name back in 2017 to Donnelley. Seeing Clement tires is awesome. Also... just curious, what length crank arm are you riding? On 6/24/2023 at 10:17 AM, Elena Delle Donne said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 7/15/2023 at 10:20 PM, Elena Delle Donne said: you like it on everything, right? I made that shit at home fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 @Joker i love these tires! bought off a buddy who was cleaning out his shop. they're quick and great in the mud but too low PSI for loaded touring.. i got a few snakebite flats on the C&O's famous "mud buckets." that said i'm absolutely gonna mount them for my next unloaded gravel ride. crank length is 170. the pedals might be making them look longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 anyone ever messed with the import mercier/motobecane bikes on bikesdirect.com? i need to build something single speed (or 1x?) on the cheap for riding around town. something that can get stolen and i won't be that sad about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Delle Donne Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) wait this exists?! this is nuts. this one has dura ace cranks and hubs. Edited July 22, 2023 by Elena Delle Donne 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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