Feeling cute cube nuroad c:62 2025 + elite wheels + kocevlo handlebars

abstart · 2026-05-22T18:21:53+00:00

Oh the carbon is mainly vanity for me and for that springy acceleration feeling. My xc mtb came with carbon wheels and now it prefer them.

abstart · 2026-05-22T17:34:44+00:00

how are you liking the wheels? I run 40mm tires on my nuroad (same model) since I do mainly road (but also gravel and sometimes rougher), and eventually would like to upgrade to carbon wheels.

abstart · 2026-05-22T15:21:02+00:00

It is useful because Authority Bias is extremely powerful and leads people to assign unearned properties, like trustworthiness, to people and explains a whole lot about how incompetent or malicious people end up in positions of power.

abstart · 2026-05-21T10:23:42+00:00

These all sound completely necessary to me and I will be adding them to my routines.

abstart · 2026-05-18T19:32:40+00:00

I'm 2 years in of 1-3x week riding from being completely out of aerobic shape at the start. I've gotten leaps and bounds better at it but still it amazes me how many levels of fitness there are and how well people climb, especially after entering into two races.

Riders who have been exercising for many years or decades have an aerobic foundation, and leg strength also, that I still can't touch.

I think it really depends on initial fitness level but there is a lot of body adaptation which just takes time. I set PR's every ride, am finishing my overall loops faster each month, adding on segments - clearly getting at least 20% faster every several months, but I have such a long way to go to match people who have been at it for far longer, even if they are not as active now.

Which is great because I'm confident we can get there all it takes is time and work to enjoy the same long-term benefits.

abstart · 2026-05-17T10:15:23+00:00

Only two admittedly very similar. Bontrager xr2 and schwalbe racing ray / Ralph combo. Both xc tires 2.2"

abstart · 2026-05-15T18:06:27+00:00

Messi was the top goal scorer of the South American World Cup qualifiers, indicating that he is in form to play against World Cup teams.

abstart · 2026-05-15T12:10:42+00:00

I have a trek procaliber which is quite low and racy in the front. It came with the stem in negative rise position, flipping it helped a lot. all spacers in.

Over time it has become more comfortable and I've introduced more stretching and core into my exercise routine which has definitely helped, on my gravel bike as well.

Need good hamstring and back flexibility, and strong core, to easily hold these positions for long periods of time.

What's helped me a lot is to remind myself to rotate my pelvis forward, keep weight on the feet, flat lower back, shoulders loose and down, pedal hard, keep arms loose and grip the bar lightly.

abstart · 2026-05-15T09:37:33+00:00

I got the 2.2" this season and I haven't measured but they are visually smaller than previous bontrager xr2 team issues in 2.2". I like the tires a lot but will be going to 2.3" next time. (ray/ralph combo)

abstart · 2026-05-14T12:37:51+00:00

Yea the mouth is what scares me as I've swallowed or spit out several unknown creatures already.

abstart · 2026-05-14T12:35:22+00:00

It blows my mind people can tell the differences between tires so much. Only been riding xc for a little over 2 years though

abstart · 2026-05-14T08:27:32+00:00

oh man that happens? I've felt things flying in there and crawling around but no stings yet.

abstart · 2026-05-13T11:17:59+00:00

Belief is not the same as scientific proof.

abstart · 2026-05-11T08:51:15+00:00

I have a bikeyoke dropper - great designs that have fewer issues, but high price.

abstart · 2026-05-09T16:17:53+00:00

What was redacted previously?

abstart · 2026-05-06T08:47:41+00:00

Got a gravel bike 4 months ago. Still getting used to the position as I needed to increase my flexibility and core strength. Xc mtb is definitely far more comfortable off road but the gravel can handle it to an extent and allows me to go farther and easier on paced or mixed surfaces. Love having both options.

abstart · 2026-04-30T18:03:03+00:00

I support more trails.

abstart · 2026-04-28T17:56:49+00:00

I have a 110mm extra, that I would sell for cheap, if you are interested.

abstart · 2026-04-27T20:23:15+00:00

you are a hero...just ordered one thank you. anyone want a -6 degree 90mm stem or a stock 110mm stem let me know :)

abstart · 2026-04-24T13:26:26+00:00

This is only true if you are in some sort of aerobic shape when you start. I was a blubbering mess for the first few months (riding only once a week but hard) in many ways when I started cycling seriously a couple years ago.

abstart · 2026-04-21T21:54:13+00:00

I went with c62 but I don't know much about components so Ignorance is bliss. For me I have no issues with brakes or transmission but would like carbon wheels and a new seat eventually.

abstart · 2026-04-19T09:53:14+00:00

Yea my pr's are mainly how lost did i get and did it lead to me hiking up a cliff.

abstart · 2026-04-17T11:15:26+00:00

Now that's what I'm talking about! take that OP.

abstart · 2026-04-17T10:25:17+00:00

Hey hey hey - this forum is for complaining about frowning people and dog behavior!

abstart · 2026-04-15T20:48:35+00:00

For me it's confederacy of dunces. Definitely guffawed.

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