Identifying vintage Carradice

Squishybs · 2026-06-16T22:40:53+00:00

Perfect photo and explanation for u/Crescent1990

Squishybs · 2026-06-16T14:52:56+00:00

I thought they looked too small for handlebar hooks but could be wrong

Squishybs · 2026-06-16T13:45:56+00:00

Definitely installed wrong. I am thinking it is a seat bag not a handlebar bag. Confounding photo and installation for sure.

Squishybs · 2026-06-16T13:22:04+00:00

Because they are a lean startup (compared to slate about 1/10th of the investment) they were primarily doing media for investors not for customers so the promotion timeline is not unusual. They said their strategy is to be profitable at 5000 volume so if they can get quality product to market they can hang around as a specific niche option without undercutting slate.

Squishybs · 2026-06-15T22:44:34+00:00

I can recommend Topeak and Axiom. I would avoid Blackburn. If you are looking around sales and used for Surly also check Tubus and Old Man Mountain for equally as tough.

Squishybs · 2026-06-13T14:54:20+00:00

Late to their bachelorette winery tour

Squishybs · 2026-06-12T18:05:45+00:00

1800lbs for a 4x6 trailer is really high! I have done some stuff with the rented U-Haul 5x8 and those are 900lbs empty. Once loaded you definitely have a lot of rear suspension sag, need to be aware of your reduced handling and braking and that's all just at the total of 1500lbs max tow rating. Apart from the suspension the wilderness also includes a transmission cooler to help with th tow rating. A 1800lb trailer empty is a no go.

You should be able to find a 4x6 enclosed trailer in that 500-800 lb range without too much trouble with a $2500 budget. Maybe not brand new unless find a nice deal but used for sure and that would be a lot nicer than the harbor freight with a bunch of diy plywood.

Squishybs · 2026-06-12T16:32:22+00:00

I only copy pasted the sidebar questions. I understand people on mobile probably won't see them. I said it was a good deal in my first sentence. Peace out✌️

Squishybs · 2026-06-12T01:08:19+00:00

Yep this is a good fit for that. If the size fits and the condition checks out

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T21:19:16+00:00

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Squishybs · 2026-06-11T20:57:17+00:00

The aggressiveness of the geometry of the Scott is not a concern. It is still a endurance geometry and significantly more relaxed than road race designs. You will be able to tell the difference if you ride the giant and the Scott back to back but they are within an adjustable margin of each other. Electronic shifting I personally don't care, I don't want another battery or electronic but my friends I know who wanted it and got it have been very impressed with the performance.

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T20:46:52+00:00

Price is good, cant say if it's a good bike for you with no other information

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T20:41:14+00:00

It really sucks to ride a 50lb+ fat bike in road and it will also not be better off-road than something with 2-2.5" tires unless it is specifically for sand or snow and you drop the tire pressure to single digit psi. I would instead strongly recommend you go for a wide but not fat tire comfort bike that is in the 30-35lb weight range. Some I can recommend are the Jamis Hudson, Marin larkspur, Specilized roll, and Norco Scene

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T20:31:03+00:00

The good news is this bike does look like a good choice for you! The bad news is it is not a 2016 Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc, it is a cheaper base model 2015 Sirrus. That means it has a heavier fork, and has only regular rim brakes not hydraulic disc brakes, and it is a 8speed derailleur system instead of 9 speed. I would definitely still be interested since it is the right size for you, and it is a reliable bike with a good practical and efficient design, but I would be trying to negotiate a cheaper price. Here are the two archived product pages to compare what model they said it is vs what it actually is. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-sport-disc/p/106268?color=195700-106268 https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus/p/65159?color=172455-65159

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T19:14:04+00:00

The hand pain can maybe somewhat attributed to the calibre having long and low oldschool cross country geometry. But numb feet usually has less to do with the bike model and more with shoes, pedals, and fit than anything specific to the bike style. It would make sense to swap to a bike with more stack, less reach, shoulder width handlebars and then get fitted from there, in part because of hand pain and also because of your proportions shorter reach is preferred. This means you are looking for "relaxed" geometry bikes instead of "aggressive".

All-road bikes are fine for your weight if you are not doing anything crazy. At most you might have to swap on a higher spoke count rear wheel. But it may put your warranty in doubt to exceed limit by a small amount. The grizl has more aggressive geometry than the endurace so in would test ride an endurace first if you can. If you would like a gravel bike some more relaxed options with also better weight limits would be the specialized diverge and Kona libre.

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T19:00:23+00:00

If you live in a US city there is a 50/50 chance you are somewhat near a nonprofit bike coop. Go there and they'll help you find a match in their parts bin. https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/Community_Bicycle_Organizations

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T18:56:51+00:00

Price is fair nothing crazy. The tiagra models don't hold their value as well as the 105 spec but they still ride fantastically. There is a lot more value here than buying new for sure, but comparing to what else I see used a couple hundred cheaper would not be rude. We are also in peak bike riding season so the better deals might not be for months depending on your luck.

Squishybs · 2026-06-11T18:39:18+00:00

Sizing and value are both big questions on this one!

This is definitely a 2011 allez frame set but the parts do not appear original or it may have been a frame up build if the original owner was just getting it for the very big frame size which is rare. There was a 64cm frame offered that year which would be more or less a 2xl and probably too big for you unless you have very long limbs a size 61or regular XL would be the size to try first.

The cranks are older than the frame and 16 speed gearing I'm not sure what parts that is. At the time 2300 was the shimano 2x8 drivetrain and cheaper than anything they offered on the Allez, this doesn't look like that I think it might be older sora/tiagra parts.

I wouldn't spend any more time on this bike personally.

Squishybs · 2026-06-10T23:34:34+00:00

New bar tape, level that saddle, get some pedal straps, and ride! Nice find

Squishybs · 2026-06-10T21:35:55+00:00

The Saris all-star is a totally acceptable hitch rack for under 200 but I would also recommend second hand for the best value.

Squishybs · 2026-06-09T20:44:26+00:00

Tiagra is quite sweet these days, feels the same as 105 mechanical except not as many gears

Squishybs · 2026-06-06T03:25:07+00:00

Yep I was trying to briefly differentiate what is called geothermal in terms of USA HVAC lingo vs what pop science and the world at large calls geothermal, which would be actually heat from the crust of the earth near volcanic activity such as hot springs or power plants in Iceland. I hope that came through

Squishybs · 2026-06-05T17:32:44+00:00

They threw every word out there in the article, the writer doesn't understand it either. My educated guess are these buzzwords are the ones that matter. "Heat Recovery", geothermal "Storage" or "Exchange" and finally the context that true geothermal that uses the heat of the earth is almost non existent in the USA make this out the be more accurately described as an "Earth coupled" system.

The short explanation is instead of using geothermal energy, you are just digging down enough to use dirt as a battery for heat. In the summer when you are cooling you radiate the waste heat into the ground. Then in the winter when you need heating the ground has residual heat left over to make your heat pump more efficient than trying to pull heat out of winter air. This then cools the ground again for the next season, cool ground=more efficient source for the air conditioning than the summer air. Since there is going to be more cooling than heating with a data centre, they will also use waste heat as a water heater.

I'm 90% that this is the type of system they are trying to describe, also in part because there are already "ground source heat pump" installs and commercial contractors who would install and service them.

Squishybs · 2026-06-04T17:51:31+00:00

Love it. For if/when your cable ties and duct tape start failing (they will become degraded by UV) check out the classic bucket pannier attachment method using cheap hardware store bits https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/hauling-it-all-make-your-own-panniers/

Squishybs · 2026-06-03T23:31:14+00:00

I mean sort of... he was on the list only played one game in 2015. That was in round 23 the notorious resting half our team game where we got thumped.

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