u/mellofello808

Is there any way to get a slightly longer bolt for the future shock 1.5 top cap?

I changed my stem to a Ritchey carbon, and it is ever so slightly taller than my previous 3t stem. The tiny screw that attaches the top cap is too short to reach.

Are there any aftermarket caps that fit, or a longer version?

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u/mellofello808 — 2 days ago

I was at the beach yesterday and spotted Fred getting his wedding photos taken in full kit.

Open marriage with his Tr*k, and his wife's boyfriend.

u/mellofello808 — 2 days ago

New wheel day. 60mm 10 plus wheels with 42 mm Girona RSL tires.

Was a little hesitant to go so deep on the Diverge, but I am loving the look.

New Chinese brand that is priced very aggressively. The prices have crept up since I ordered, but I scored these under the equivalent Elite wheels. I prefer the more subtle branding on these.

Quality seems good, hub is loud, but they are relatively heavy and stiff.

After riding around for the past month on lighter 50mm wheels with 32mm P Zero RS race tires it was sluggish to go back to wide. However I missed the grip, and plush ride.

Looking forward to 50 miles tomorrow morning, and not being beat up at the end of it.

u/mellofello808 — 5 days ago

New wheel day 10 plus wheels 60mm

Took a chance ordering these wheels right when they launched on Ali. I would like to say that the process of getting them was smooth but I did have issues with the seller.

I got them extremely cheaply and they did not want to honor the free shipping, due to me being in Hawaii. After some back and forth they did do the right thing and shipped them to me.

Pretty happy with the quality of the wheels. They are not light (1700g with tape, and valves), but on inspection they seem to be pretty high quality. They have the standard DT Swiss inspired hub that makes a really nice sound. Came out of the box pre-taped and with tubeless valves installed.

Only minor complaint is that they are only 21 mm internal which looks a little bulbous when I installed 42 mm gravel tires. I may end up using these on my road bike, and moving my 50mm, 35 internal wheels over to the Diverge.

They ride pretty stiff for a steel spoke wheel, but when bombing down a hill at 30mph they felt very stable. It was quite windy tonight, and I wasn't getting blown around too badly despite the deep profile. Hub engagement was great.

I love the way they look, and the very subtle branding with no words, and just the pattern. I think they look pretty sharp.

All in all happy with my purchase, especially at the price I paid ($300).

u/mellofello808 — 5 days ago
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Any recommendations on affordable and trust worthy dental practices

I have a lot of work to get done, but I have been burned before by dental practices that have shady business practices. Once you get high pressure sold work that isn’t necessary it is hard to trust again.

Hoping to find a dentist who is aware that budgets exist, and is realistic with making a plan to get back to good dental hygiene.

Any recommendations are appreciated 🤙

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u/mellofello808 — 9 days ago
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Thoughts on moving from 2023 e5 comp to a 2019 s works for 99% road usage

Found a pretty tempting deal on a 2019(ish) S works frame with the future shock 2.0. Looking at the specs it is pretty much my ideal all road bike. 42mm clearance is totally adequate for me.

I really like the color way, and look of the frame.

I wonder what one of these built up with all modern components Rival e1 2x deep carbon wheels, and carbon aerofly bars would be like?

If tire clearance is not a issue would this be an upgrade?

u/mellofello808 — 9 days ago

Goodbye pics of the TCR

Bought this bike a few months back, and I have loved it, but I came to terms that it is just a bit too large for me, so it is getting sold at a loss.

Alas.

Think I may try a Propel next.

u/mellofello808 — 11 days ago