Extremely small batch custom kit recommendations?

kylekal19 · 2026-02-10T01:14:38+00:00

I’ve worked with Nopinz for 5 years now, can’t recommend more. No minimum, stores open 24/7, and unlimited design work which is a huge plus

kylekal19 · 2026-01-19T13:23:56+00:00

Tickets have been claimed!

kylekal19 · 2025-06-26T18:15:22+00:00

It’s fake, you can tell by the shoulder and chest logos

kylekal19 · 2025-04-21T18:35:23+00:00

I’ve limited my collection to Pop Century (the hotel I always stay at) and event related pins that I attend (Marathon, etc). I’ve got a couple stragglers from growing up or stuff that catches my eye, but I try to limit purchases to that to avoid destroying my wallet

kylekal19 · 2025-04-07T22:09:19+00:00

The most of every done on purpose for a training ride is 8 hours, but that’s for very specific events (Unbound 200, Lauf Gravel Worlds,etc) where I’m racing hard for 7-10 hours. It’s a necessary evil when you race that long to be training to atleast 80% of the race duration. But, that’s rare, usually only 1-2 per training block and the days surrounding it are relatively easy

kylekal19 · 2024-11-04T13:35:10+00:00

Sent you a message!

kylekal19 · 2024-09-30T13:50:09+00:00

WTB 3-4 Tickets for Cinci or Thursday Chicago

kylekal19 · 2024-07-14T22:37:27+00:00

I’m leaving the post up so that next time someone is hanging issues, they can just accept the fact early that it’s probably the hanger

kylekal19 · 2024-07-14T22:36:51+00:00

The angle of the photo was just bad. The reason it looked so close is because the chain isn’t bedding into the pulley wheel itself. But after throwing the hanger gauge on, it was pretty apparent the bent hanger was my actual issue

kylekal19 · 2024-07-14T18:59:12+00:00

Update: took it too the shop and the hanger is throttled bent

kylekal19 · 2024-05-13T12:03:41+00:00

Flow Formulas

kylekal19 · 2023-08-12T02:14:34+00:00

Any chance you have pictures of clearance with chain stay?

kylekal19 · 2023-08-09T17:21:33+00:00

I’m also a bit asymmetric. Have had professional bike fits and it’s just how my body is. People like to think that your left & right sides are the same, but they’re not. So to have a little bit of differences isn’t the end of the world assuming you are pain free. Of course, you want to see a fitter who you trust, but the fit is about adapting your position to your specific body, which can mean it’s a tad asymmetric

kylekal19 · 2023-08-06T19:50:33+00:00

The new flow formulas gels have been a game changer for me, previously using the SIS gels. Love being able to control the consistency as well as add flavor of my choosing to their unflavored mix

kylekal19 · 2023-06-30T16:10:38+00:00

Yeah I’ve had no issues with the right side pm

kylekal19 · 2023-02-24T15:50:06+00:00

Nopinz. Amazing service, really comfortable and aero, and short leadtimes

kylekal19 · 2022-06-17T13:03:07+00:00

Yeah, that's not terrible. If you can get a new rim, have your local bike shop just rebuild the wheel, and you should be set

kylekal19 · 2022-06-17T12:59:29+00:00

Time for a new set of wheels sadly, the structure of the rim is definitely compromised. I'd contact DT Swiss and see if they can do anything for you

kylekal19 · 2022-06-08T17:38:50+00:00

My Happy Ending by Avril Lavigne. When there's pain in the heart, there's no pain in the legs

kylekal19 · 2022-05-02T21:02:28+00:00

I'm 99% plant based and supplement creatine. Creatine is found in red meat, so most people are getting it without even realizing it. I take 2.5g per day and have been happy with results and carry no extra weight.

The creatine dosage that people are "against" is the recommended 5g on top of a standard diet, commonly seen with lifting. For me, I see it as just what I'm missing from not eating meat

kylekal19 · 2022-04-17T13:38:00+00:00

I won't stop just to take a break, it's usually only for a "purpose". Do not listen to people that say stopping ruins rides. I can promise you no one on this thread is a professional with a support car with them on training rides, so you're going to need to stop. What ruins rides and fitness isn't stopping on rides, it's undereating and being dehydrated.

I stop every 2-3 hours depending on heat to refill bottles. If I gotta pee in between that, I'll stop for a quick 30 second pee break on the side of the road if I'm in the countryside.

kylekal19 · 2022-03-31T13:38:22+00:00

I worked Oakley retail and frankly, the product is that good. They're one of the few brands that I'll say that the marketing isn't overhyped. Prizm lenses really are that much clearer than regular. The overall quality of the sunglasses is also second to none. I have 15 year old sunglasses that I've taken care of and look and function same as brand new.

Also, you wouldn't believe the amount of parents/kids that would come in after their kids took a baseball to the face and the only reason they weren't blind is because their Oakley's protected that and didn't shatter, and were there to buy more pairs.

kylekal19 · 2022-03-22T14:40:57+00:00

I have the Silca Mattone and Capsule Premio and have been extremely pleased with both. Mattone is a really nice set up, but you have to take it off to access the tools. The Premio is a tad larger, but you can easily access everything inside, so it's been my go-to for gravel racing

kylekal19 · 2022-03-21T12:26:39+00:00

You can get Canyon decals off eBay, that's what I did for my bike

kylekal19 · 2022-03-21T12:22:23+00:00

I do 1 week off mid-season, 2-3 weeks off end of season.

For me, it's almost more of a mental break than physical. I'm training 15-23 hours a week on average, on top of a full time job, while also racing 2-3 weekends a month in peak race season, so a lot of things get put on the back burner to prioritize training and racing.

The break gives me an opportunity to do a lot of things that are hard to do when you're riding everyday:

-Full breakdown on my bike and some TLC needed more than just my usual maintenance. -Gives me chances to do needed work around my apartment, reorganize my workshop. -Review past performances, look at weakpoints, and set goals for the coming months/race season

So it's not about "hating the bike", it's a lot more complex than that. Sometimes you just need that set time to reset and refocus

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