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03-16-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,176
Posted By Troul

75 miles then the clouds unexpectedly blew in to...

75 miles then the clouds unexpectedly blew in to cut it short.
03-15-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By Troul

heat & a pipe wrench might coach it apart.

heat & a pipe wrench might coach it apart.
03-15-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,176
Posted By Troul

99 miles in the breezy 41F

99 miles in the breezy 41F
03-15-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 76
Posted By Troul

A dab of permatex gasket maker has in the past...

A dab of permatex gasket maker has in the past aided in resolving some accessory NVH. I let it set up until it's tacky & firm to the touch before assembling.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,848
Posted By Troul

Ya really turned that ole helmet into a real...

Ya really turned that ole helmet into a real "road" helmet once it hit the pavement!
03-12-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,176
Posted By Troul

OEM setup. Shimano 105 R7000 50/34, HG700 11-34,...

OEM setup. Shimano 105 R7000 50/34, HG700 11-34, 11 speed.
I'd like to make it 12 speed with 11-12-13-14-15-16-19-21-24-27-30-34
03-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,875
Posted By Troul

How can the UCI even allow the various tires...

How can the UCI even allow the various tires being used... They all should be using tires that anyone can get at the local Walmart.
03-11-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 120
Posted By Troul

not 100%, but the RD pull ratio is determined by...

not 100%, but the RD pull ratio is determined by the brifter. If you retain the 11 speed brifter & use the 12 speed RD, it should* achieve what you're after.
03-10-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,176
Posted By Troul

Got in a few dozen of winter # 7 miles on the now...

Got in a few dozen of winter # 7 miles on the now 2x12 Gen III Domane. Not sure which I favor more, the Gen IV or the now 2x12 Gen III... might have to do something about the Gen IV to make it more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 42,813
Posted By Troul

Domane Gen III. Ended up replacing the caliper....

Domane Gen III. Ended up replacing the caliper. No parts could save it.
03-09-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,838
Posted By Troul

surprised a production made carbon fiber 12 speed...

surprised a production made carbon fiber 12 speed chain doesn't already exist.
03-08-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Troul

compact, long battery life, usb-c passive...

compact, long battery life, usb-c passive charging & bright is what I'd settle for. I dont need all the functions of flashes, adjustable brightness, or hundreds of leds, just one maybe two leds will...
03-07-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,838
Posted By Troul

usually the pros upgrade to the ANT+ BT chains.

usually the pros upgrade to the ANT+ BT chains.
03-07-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,838
Posted By Troul

would you rather use WD-40 or leaded gasoline?

would you rather use WD-40 or leaded gasoline?
03-07-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,176
Posted By Troul

or.. f. F (~phhh) ?

or..

f. F (~phhh)
?
03-05-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,293
Posted By Troul

E-bikes will soon be forced on everyone. Crash...

E-bikes will soon be forced on everyone. Crash for clunkers, the bicycle exchange program. Give them your non E-bike for a cast steel framed E-Bike.
03-01-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,176
Posted By Troul

circadian rhythm plays a role in how well you'll...

circadian rhythm plays a role in how well you'll sleep too. It's not an onesie (one size fits all) & your body has its own cycle which can conflict with your environment.
We often overlook it &...
02-29-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,135
Posted By Troul

x2 butttt... i haven't tried wearing chaps...

x2
butttt... i haven't tried wearing chaps without a shirt...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-28-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 663
Posted By Troul

bad parenting is becoming more prevalent than...

bad parenting is becoming more prevalent than ever before imo.
02-26-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By Troul

idk about you, but I'd not want something like...

idk about you, but I'd not want something like that out in the open.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,082
Posted By Troul

i'd put it in the hot wax on a screen/mesh tray....

i'd put it in the hot wax on a screen/mesh tray. Move it around a few times.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,643
Posted By Troul

liner & a tube filled with stans, while using the...

liner & a tube filled with stans, while using the best puncture resistant tire.
02-22-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,875
Posted By Troul

hope that thought logic doesnt spread to those...

hope that thought logic doesnt spread to those that ride all year for general commuting & those that cycle in the snow cold wintery season.
02-21-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,682
Posted By Troul

Just keep on keeping. Anything else may end up...

Just keep on keeping. Anything else may end up on the media news outlet.
02-21-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 402
Posted By Troul

will the wahoo pair with another sensor if you...

will the wahoo pair with another sensor if you "forget" an already existing one known to recently work with it?
02-21-24, 01:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By Troul

to make a living i can agree a mechanic needs to...

to make a living i can agree a mechanic needs to be fast & provide quality work. For a hobby, time is not really high on the list, but does often seek quality parts that saves time.
02-20-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By Troul

if people knew when to use good quality SAE vs...

if people knew when to use good quality SAE vs metric tools with hardware, that'd go a long way.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Troul

The arm might be ok with the teeth, until ya...

The arm might be ok with the teeth, until ya chomp down on a bone... Eating hammers would require having steel balls bearings, unless yer referring to side loader machinery?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By Troul

the narrow edge of concrete will 99% of the time...

the narrow edge of concrete will 99% of the time cause that blunt hit feeling at respectful moving speeds while loaded. Lifting the load off of that wheel will decrease that feeling, but it still is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,996
Posted By Troul

oxy clean that soul.

oxy clean that soul.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,996
Posted By Troul

as long as the water is clean, no bacteria, &...

as long as the water is clean, no bacteria, & intended for human consumption, everything else is just marketing.

Have not noticed any benefits from the water with enhancements.
02-05-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,438
Posted By Troul

& people wonder why slang words like brifters...

& people wonder why slang words like brifters come about....
02-04-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,430
Posted By Troul

your luck might have changed & that pesky slow...

your luck might have changed & that pesky slow leak could just be needing a little more snug of the presta valve body going thru the wheel cavity.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,737
Posted By Troul

that frame logo hasn't peaked it's full potential...

that frame logo hasn't peaked it's full potential yet.
02-03-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By Troul

When one piston is only traveling, it'll cause...

When one piston is only traveling, it'll cause that symptom. If it is stuck & not as a result from a empty pad lever pull; What tends to help get both moving again is pushing both pistons back at...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,857
Posted By Troul

I'd opt for hooked given a choice. Also, I'd go...

I'd opt for hooked given a choice. Also, I'd go for tubeless (without holes in the inner rim channel) to not require tubeless rim tape... Not a real deal breaker, but it does remove the need for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,857
Posted By Troul

If the 1k is for a set of off the shelf wheels,...

If the 1k is for a set of off the shelf wheels, I'd consider spending a little more for custom built or save a few dollars & go with a more readily available deal.

What is often an issue for the...
01-30-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,458
Posted By Troul

imo, solve the main issue thats causing the...

imo, solve the main issue thats causing the hanger to bend & you're wanting to consider changing group parts will no longer be entertained.
01-29-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,676
Posted By Troul

this might help show where the lack of material...

this might help show where the lack of material causes the issue with redrilling the crank to a shorter length,...
01-29-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,964
Posted By Troul

weather, location, & some other factors at the...

weather, location, & some other factors at the time of deciding to ride goes into selecting the chosen one. Even then, I at times mid ride I may have rather taken the other.... that ship has sailed...
01-26-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 788
Posted By Troul

per delbiker1 : i kinda use that when the...

per delbiker1 : i kinda use that when the stress/mental stuff crops up. Physical things can put the skids on riding rather hard until it's under a manageable level of tolerance. Keep on riding as...
01-25-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,935
Posted By Troul

there are times to play the game of chance, when...

there are times to play the game of chance, when it comes to toilet paper, that's not where I do..do it at own's risk.
01-25-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,935
Posted By Troul

Ferrari on four gaterskins filled with concrete,...

Ferrari on four gaterskins filled with concrete, definitely.
01-25-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,935
Posted By Troul

for non competitive road riding, going from...

for non competitive road riding, going from wide/fat to narrow/thin would be like going from 2-ply plush toilet paper to 1-ply scotts shop kind. The comfort level & forgiveness in giveness will not...
01-22-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,183
Posted By Troul

oh, they still sell them. That lil bump in...

oh, they still sell them.
That lil bump in energy could be a nice head start before a twitchy ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,643
Posted By Troul

outstanding ideuhhz! I thought the phlegm...

outstanding ideuhhz!

I thought the phlegm was a gooders natural puncture sealant fir teh tyres?
01-19-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,231
Posted By Troul

that kind of attention to detail bites me all to...

that kind of attention to detail bites me all to often. It's one (not the only) reason why I went to a black bicycle for my last N+1.
01-17-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,336
Posted By Troul

are plugging the holes prior to applying the tape?

are plugging the holes prior to applying the tape?
01-17-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,391
Posted By Troul

This is one of the few reasons why i went with...

This is one of the few reasons why i went with Trek.
01-16-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,176
Posted By Troul

fastest spare swap I did was when I was with my...

fastest spare swap I did was when I was with my relative & the car blew it's tire from a road void around 2:30AM in the city where street lights had no copper wiring going to them....
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