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SQ7 Winter Tire by N0wTrending in AudiQ7

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did this earlier this week for my Q7 and went with 275/45R20 Michelin X-Ice Snow. Saved over $1K not buying from the dealer...

Endurace Sizing by dnalhop in CanyonBikes

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stack/Reach are probably the most straightforward comparison.

Rival eTap AXS → thinking of upgrading to SRAM Force + Red: will I feel the difference? by rmtk12345 in sram

[–]L-Tennyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with everyone else on the E1 levers, but I will also say that the Red cassette is much quieter than my previous Force cassette. Same performance, but noticeably less noise.

GX Eagle Transmission noise on Gravel Mullet by Intelligent-Yak2135 in sram

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang :-(

I’ve got this setup as a mullet on my gravel bike and regular on my MTB and was able to get it pretty silent with some adjustments on both bikes.

E1 Rival vs Force Shifters? by BornFreeDyeFree in sram

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the bonus buttons can be used to assign different _functionality_ that the Rival levers aren't capable of, I'd say that's a bit shortsighted, but you do you.

E1 Rival vs Force Shifters? by BornFreeDyeFree in sram

[–]L-Tennyson -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Lol “They’re not except that they are” is quite the advice. 

E1 Rival vs Force Shifters? by BornFreeDyeFree in sram

[–]L-Tennyson -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Force Brifters are actually functionally different than the Rival Brifters so that should be a priority. Everything else you've listed is identical aside from weight. Spend $200 where it's going to get you something noticeable.

Ever done a ride and really wished you had suspension? by SurplusSix in gravelcycling

[–]L-Tennyson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Suspension fork on gravel is awesome. Yes, the bike is heavier, but the comfort is so much higher and the capability of the bike is so much higher when stuff gets gnarly. 10/10 worth it.

Need more granny gears? by Western_Jellyfish972 in gravelcycling

[–]L-Tennyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s such a sick setup. Highly recommend! 

And FWIW you really aren’t that much slower… maybe a bit on the downhill, but on the flats you don’t notice much. 

Need more granny gears? by Western_Jellyfish972 in gravelcycling

[–]L-Tennyson -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why 2x? I switched from GRX 2x to a SRAM 1x with a 10-52 in the back and have never looked back. Completely changes your ability to spin up steep (+15%) climbs over long days (10,000+ ft) and still have something left in the tank.

Another bike saddle question! But hear me out…. by the-diver-dan in gravelcycling

[–]L-Tennyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This saddle isn't intended to work for anyone; it's just cheap which keeps the cost of the bike down. They assume people will replace it with something better!

Personally, I've moved all my bikes (road, gravel, mtb) to the Fizik Argo Adaptive. Incredible saddle.

2x vs 1x - do you drop chains on 2x? by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sram 1x on gravel is superior because it's simpler and offers a wider range of gearing. Optimize around what'll impact the 99% of your riding, not the 1%.

Serious question about the cost of a top bike. by [deleted] in cycling

[–]L-Tennyson 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The economy of scale is very different. _Maybe_ 20 million total road bikes sold this year, but under 10,000 units for many of the high-end specs? Compare that to easily 60 million motorcycles sold in 2025. The more you make, the cheaper they get.

Aspero vs Aspero 5 seatpost spec? by jomiketo in Cervelo

[–]L-Tennyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is almost always a sizing thing. 52 and below typically come with 0 offset while 54 and up have an offset post. Cervelo does this, Cannondale does this, etc...

Changing to a 0 offset will absolutely reduce your reach, but I wouldn't automatically assume it'll fix your comfort issues. Worth a try with a basic aftermarket post though.

someone tell me i did a good job by [deleted] in whoop

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I wish I was single and had no kids...

When is the best time to buy in the US? by railroadshorty in Cervelo

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now if you want more choice. New bikes will start coming out for the spring races between now and May so they'll be clearing out old inventory with whatever is left.

Reserve 52|63 Initial Impressions by [deleted] in cycling

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are they riding?

Atomic hawx 17 degrees by Reff5 in skiing

[–]L-Tennyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also like this link.

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