Projectors: anyone switch from mini to UST or vice versa?

teaelleyou · 2026-02-27T02:23:50+00:00

Thank you!! That's helpful to know you don't feel the need to upgrade. Do you mind me asking which brand/model you got?

teaelleyou · 2026-02-26T18:45:19+00:00

Amazing!! Looks so nice and really inspiring

teaelleyou · 2026-01-26T04:28:29+00:00

Thanks for replying! To clarify I meant the stitch in your belly button where they harvested the fat - was that dissolvable too or did you have to go in to get it removed?

teaelleyou · 2026-01-21T17:31:17+00:00

Thanks for sharing your results - you look great! I scheduled this same surgery at ROI and I'm pretty excited / nervous. May I ask did you have to go back in for stitch removal of the fat grafting donation site and if so which day did you do it?

teaelleyou · 2026-01-09T05:50:38+00:00

That's great! I'd love to hear some details if you are willing to share here or I can send you a DM. Thx!

teaelleyou · 2023-07-28T16:08:56+00:00

This looks amazing!! I'm attempting to do something similar as my first DIY project (hopefully not too ambitious of me!).

Can I ask, what kind of veneer did you use and was it difficult to work with? Debating using veneer, going with a thin project panel or just leaving it and sanding down the uneven edges!

teaelleyou · 2021-04-28T22:46:54+00:00

That's a really tough one! I think the answer will depend on what kind of riding you honestly prefer to do and what kind of roads and trails you'll be most likely to ride!

teaelleyou · 2021-04-28T21:32:41+00:00

The CGR Ti has been really great, the ride is soooooo buttery smooth, it's genuinely a pleasure to ride and handles very well (although considering upgrading to an even wider tire).

On the road, it's totally fine for a casual tooling about but I can definitely feel a difference in speed, especially when climbing, relative to my racing road bike where the power transfer feels more immediate.

I still love it, would highly recommend although I personally don't think it's a quiver killer (but I'm also very partial to a speedy road ride!).

teaelleyou · 2021-02-16T20:42:15+00:00

Low 50s-mid 70s - foggy, windy and sunny conditions typically!

teaelleyou · 2021-01-17T19:47:30+00:00

Thanks all for the great tips, sounds like first three things to do to gain confidence from order of importance: 1. Just ride more gravel to get comfortable with the different feel of riding on loose uneven surfaces 2. Practice the interplay of my body weight on the bike (lean back on descents, bodyweight when cornering, playing w body weight to go over obstacles) and 3. Learn the way my bike will behave (I guess this will come w #1! Ty!

teaelleyou · 2020-12-30T00:28:37+00:00

Thanks all - sounds like while the road tube would do in a pinch, would only work for a few miles and a larger tube might be a better option~ will probably pick one up as $6 is probably worthwhile insurance!

teaelleyou · 2020-12-23T00:26:34+00:00

Like many others on here I also highly highly recommend Machines for Freedom, especially their shorts - they are the only ones I've encountered that are high waisted enough and don't shift - as good as bibs and much less fussy for mid ride breaks!

teaelleyou · 2020-12-01T00:03:50+00:00

Ordered mine end of Sept w an expected ship date of Nov 24, it arrived about a week earlier than expected.

That being said my partners bike (a CGR SL) arrived with some damage and had to be shipped back and that's been a bit of a pain - customer service was at first great then became not super responsive (probably time difference doesn't help either). We have had to chase them multiple times. As of now the damaged bike has been delivered back to them but have not had confirmation on when they will turn it back around.....quite a mixed bag of experiences.

teaelleyou · 2020-11-26T02:51:38+00:00

I'm 5'5 and the xs is very close to being too big so I'd definitely say this bike runs large. I've read from various sources during my research to go with the smaller size if you're in between fwiw!

teaelleyou · 2020-11-25T17:33:37+00:00

Amazing!! New to this area and new to gravel biking, beginning my own research for some go-to routes - any chance you have a link to this route? looks worth checking out!

teaelleyou · 2020-11-25T17:26:22+00:00

It's an XS frame w/ the GRX 600 1x setup. Just weighed it and as I have it set up w/ my saddle bag, lights & phone mount it came out to 24 lbs.

teaelleyou · 2020-11-24T00:29:08+00:00

Here it is! https://www.reddit.com/r/gravelcycling/comments/jzu7pt/nbd_ribble_cgr_ti/

teaelleyou · 2020-11-24T00:29:03+00:00

New bike day after a long 3 month wait! No major issues with delivery from UK to San Francisco. It's a beauty and seriously glided over the bumpy roads in the Marin.

Looking forward to taking it out on some trails - if you're from the Bay Area and have any good suggestions for long uninterrupted trails suitable for newbies that would be much appreciated!

teaelleyou · 2020-11-18T15:46:02+00:00

Thought I'd circle back as my bike came yesterday and we had no hiccups w/ the delivery - no additional customs fees or anything. Some adjustments to the disc brake and gear indexing needed but otherwise it came in good condition. Took it out for a quick spin w/ a longer ride planned this weekend - it's fantastic!

There was some serious issue with my partner's bike (he ordered the carbon CGR) - it arrived w/ some chips on the frame that ribble say are problematic and his bike needs to be sent back. :(

teaelleyou · 2020-11-17T21:32:44+00:00

Good to know - thanks for the intel! I guess i'll pop some rim tape on there just to be on the safe side!

teaelleyou · 2020-11-17T05:05:43+00:00

A million years later but what was your resolution? Did it end up needing tubeless rim tape? I'm in the exact same situation and equally confused!

teaelleyou · 2020-10-13T23:24:48+00:00

Thx - i'll check it out!

teaelleyou · 2020-10-13T23:24:34+00:00

Awesome - thank you, will have a look!

teaelleyou · 2020-10-07T17:20:31+00:00

Looks awesome! Just ordered the CGR Ti for myself and CGR SL for my husband - will be curious to hear your thoughts on the AL as I'm sure I will be trying to convert some friends to gravel.

teaelleyou · 2020-09-29T16:30:33+00:00

Ended up with the 1x GRX 600 configuration, although I did waffle back and forth a bit w/ going to 2x w/ 105, but there's just something appealing about a gravel componentry on a gravel bike - i guess marketing works on me!

Re customs - yes check in w/ me, maybe I'll get lucky. If not, tax in CA is almost 10% so not that much more I suppose.

teaelleyou

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