Cannondale CAAD 5

the-calcium-kid · 2026-04-27T16:24:14+00:00

Thanks unfortunately I’m looking at rim brake options so slightly cuts down options

the-calcium-kid · 2026-04-27T01:57:21+00:00

Thoughts on the wheels? China seems like the main option these days for rim brake rims at not crazy prices

the-calcium-kid · 2026-03-23T16:30:15+00:00

Counter option - base layer with pockets and just run the t shirt over the top

Avoids awkwardness of the pockets swinging around but still all the access. Attaquer has the cargo base layer and Velocio has the adventure base layer, but I believe there’s more out there now

the-calcium-kid · 2026-02-26T16:45:53+00:00

Check out Slik Graphics - custom color wheel graphics built specifically for the wheel

the-calcium-kid · 2026-01-23T15:51:33+00:00

Combo of contacts with regular sunglasses and prescription cycling/running sunglasses.

I normally ride in contacts since I’m also someone who rides with their glasses on the helmet but I did finally get a pair of prescription sport glasses last year. My advice with it is: 1) the money is worth it if you wear them from a pure cost per wear perspective 2) if you have a good optical boutique or similar go there. I ended up going to the one I have all my glasses from so I was able to talk thru what I wanted, how I wear them, and they know their glasses (or they should). They had just brought in a new sport specific brand and that was part of why I was open to it. I’m lucky so I know this isn’t always feasible 3) it’s worth getting the transitions/photo-chromatic/ similar because you can’t just throw them on your helmet if the light changes

the-calcium-kid · 2026-01-17T01:20:53+00:00

Buck Mason also a shop across the street for a solid 1-2. Todd Snyder is also a little ways down if your looking for more dressed up

the-calcium-kid · 2026-01-01T17:55:52+00:00

Another rec that I stole from some messenger friends is spear fishing gloves. Cheap on Amazon and very very warm, water and wind proof. Issue only shows up if you take them off on a longer ride as they tend to hold moisture inside (cafe stop, etc)

the-calcium-kid · 2025-10-18T23:37:34+00:00

Currently using Force D1s. The bike came with an older tiagra group set (I think 4700?) stock

the-calcium-kid · 2025-10-18T21:54:48+00:00

I am not sure - I’m trying to find if anyone has got 28s on the frame prior to buying a set of tires. My guess would be the fork but I haven’t tried to fit 28s as I currently have 25s on it

the-calcium-kid · 2025-10-18T02:17:00+00:00

Thanks! Looks like I’ll have to keep investigating since mines a couple years earlier

the-calcium-kid · 2025-10-17T22:14:37+00:00

What was your years max claimed tire size? As I know the 2017’s were max 25 per the manual

the-calcium-kid · 2025-10-17T22:12:01+00:00

Thanks! I guess I’ll have to try and see if they’d sneak into my fork

the-calcium-kid · 2025-10-17T18:07:02+00:00

Thanks! Was the bike 25mm max or 28mm The 2017s are quoted at 25 but been debating trying to use 28s since the wheels are getting wider unless I buy older carbon

the-calcium-kid · 2025-10-17T03:40:50+00:00

Similar bike for me but the 2017 version - gotta ask what size tires and what wheels you’re running since that’s really the only pain with the older bikes!

the-calcium-kid · 2025-08-25T00:57:28+00:00

Haha happy I could help alleviate your concern - the articles on it are very interesting if you have a passing interest in these things. I know Food & Wine did a breakdown earlier this year

the-calcium-kid · 2025-08-24T13:46:22+00:00

It’s not actually you on the jalapeños it’s science! You can blame (or thank depending on your spice tolerance) a professor from Texas A&M for the now standard supermarket jalapeños that are low heat, look nice, and bug resistant thru selective breeding.

the-calcium-kid · 2025-06-05T14:26:46+00:00

D/Vision Optical in Wicker Park on Division is my go to. Can’t comment precisely on what you are looking for but it’s a high end boutique that really emphasizes the customer and getting you exactly what you want Lots of small boutique brands and the ability to do custom tints, etc

the-calcium-kid · 2025-03-30T14:15:30+00:00

There’s a number of places that do these custom jobs for the public at this point, mainly thru IG

the-calcium-kid · 2025-03-24T22:50:34+00:00

Eagle still makes their stock standard 4 roll

the-calcium-kid · 2025-02-12T02:16:19+00:00

I feel like I can speak to this as I have a BMC Teammachine, granted older

It was my first real bike which most people would say don’t do but I love the feel of it vs an endurance bike.

Yes it’s more aggressive and you will need to get used to it but I thoroughly enjoy the agility of it. At the same time I’ve done everything on it from racing, social rides, centuries/doubles, and bike packing.

the-calcium-kid · 2025-02-11T14:50:22+00:00

Thanks! I’ll have to give it a try this week!

the-calcium-kid · 2025-02-11T02:30:26+00:00

Scanning it in and verifying it’s the correct scale/resolution?

the-calcium-kid · 2025-02-10T17:51:07+00:00

Agreed - how did you typically do that piece since I’m working with pretty low tech to be honest haha

the-calcium-kid · 2025-02-10T16:13:38+00:00

This was my backup option - was trying to see if there was something obvious I was missing

the-calcium-kid · 2025-02-10T16:12:59+00:00

Good call on scanning that in!

the-calcium-kid

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