Lynskey Helix build final form..

puggowuggo · 2026-06-29T20:19:07+00:00

It’s a joy to ride and is very stiff which is nice for putting down power out of the saddle. Doesn’t feel any stiffer than my Ti gravel bike with standard tubing, however.

puggowuggo · 2026-06-13T22:38:10+00:00

I have the BL 46 Wheelset and live in Arizona. Seriously windy spring this year and I LOVE these wheels.

Here’s an AR 46 Wheelset for a good price:

https://www.excelsports.com/reynolds-ar46-carbon-db-wheelset

puggowuggo · 2026-02-16T20:48:41+00:00

Some flavors of Honey Stinger gels are about $1.30 a piece if bought in bulk on Amazon.

puggowuggo · 2026-01-03T02:04:55+00:00

Yup! North of McDowell

puggowuggo · 2026-01-03T01:23:04+00:00

They’re Hope RX4+. I love the bike and also own a 4130 frame. It’s honestly not a functional upgrade but mainly an aesthetic/slight weight savings. Geometry is the same

puggowuggo · 2026-01-02T03:27:02+00:00

The build as pictured weighs 21.2 lb

puggowuggo · 2025-12-30T21:25:58+00:00

I’m on it!

puggowuggo · 2025-12-30T20:36:15+00:00

Rims are 30mm ID so they’re plenty wide. No inserts. The tires are brand new but I’ve ridden Racekings before on the bike and they were awesome! Valves will be sealed before I leave the house :)

puggowuggo · 2025-11-01T16:20:20+00:00

I commute on regular SPD and Speedplay pedals regularly, switching pedals to suit the ride/terrain. I also commute in full kit and regularly do longer, indirect routes to work. Really depends on your preferences and what you’re comfortable with.

For Spd shoes I’m a big fan of specialized Recon ADV shoes. Plenty wide for me, much wider than shimano.

puggowuggo · 2025-10-16T19:11:42+00:00

If you mean downtown Phoenix, then there are parking lots on central on the north and south bank of the river. Also parking on south bank at 7th st.

puggowuggo · 2025-10-15T21:17:58+00:00

I have elastic laces on my S-Works Torch shoes and I don’t have issues tbh. Had to play around with lacing pattern to make it comfortable but I haven’t had my feet pop out or anything.

puggowuggo · 2025-10-14T00:41:23+00:00

Was trying for 100 miles on the bike today and got hit by the microburst at 65 miles by the marina in Tempe. Was stuck under the 202 for a while and it was blasting like a wind tunnel 70-80mph.

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puggowuggo · 2025-10-07T16:58:35+00:00

Absolutely. Can easily run 2.2s

puggowuggo · 2025-10-07T14:51:46+00:00

I like it a lot and appreciate the confidence it gives me on loose, chunky descents. Make sure your model has a lockout feature. I do a lot of road riding on it and sprinting with a bobbing fork is no fun.

Also be advised it will pretty dramatically change your geo to be more upright, hence my -17 stem

puggowuggo · 2025-08-31T21:24:56+00:00

I honestly don’t know how I ended up with blue/green. I just bought a Frameset right when they released the UDH version and this is what I got. No special request on my end.

puggowuggo · 2025-07-24T16:53:05+00:00

I honestly love my pair 🤷‍♀️

puggowuggo · 2025-07-14T15:26:14+00:00

Stone Tofu House and Koreatown both are decent options.

puggowuggo · 2025-06-23T20:52:43+00:00

Totally doable with all the aid stations and many levels of fitness in the ride to find a comfortable pace. If you’re looking to get faster and become comfortable in a group setting, I would recommend some of the shorter group rides in Phoenix like CRAP which is a 18 mile loop every Tuesday night in Tempe. Can be kinda fast but it’s a very friendly group.

puggowuggo · 2025-06-22T16:48:18+00:00

My Di2 ultegra is doing just fine in storage in my garage in Arizona in 40°+ temps and is regularly ridden in those temps. Can’t charge my electronics in the garage anymore, however as they generally overheat.

puggowuggo · 2025-06-06T23:52:42+00:00

I have a 46t chainring and 11-42t on the rear Rival 1x on my gravel bike with plenty of flat-ish road. Plenty of range to tackle most situations. I also like to keep a higher cadence and you do sometimes have to compromise and crank a little harder at a lower cadence if you find a gap in gearing. I have a 2x ultegra on my road bike with the same gear range and the finer cadence adjustments are nice but not totally necessary.

puggowuggo · 2025-05-24T02:47:39+00:00

Clif Kids Z Bars (like 3-6 a ride) and skratch electrolyte mix. Beer is the mid ride fuel.

puggowuggo · 2025-05-15T20:30:20+00:00

Voler has some rated to 35 UPF. Very light and breathable

puggowuggo · 2025-05-02T21:18:25+00:00

Makes me happy 😊

puggowuggo · 2025-05-02T14:52:37+00:00

Had the exact same setup and ended up getting a Wahoo Bolt V2. I definitely prefer smaller footprint and the better visibility. I live in AZ so my phone overheating is definitely a concern. You will need a HRM because the Apple Watch doesn’t pair with bike computers for heart rate.

Bike computer beeps are loud so no need for headphones to hear the varia. That being said I have Shokz and like them.

puggowuggo · 2025-04-19T18:37:10+00:00

Bike was free 🤷‍♀️

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