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Forum: Commuting
01-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By cuevélo

In 2023 I completed my second year of exclusively...

In 2023 I completed my second year of exclusively bike commuting, and I didn't take that many work from home days due to weather. I'm lucky enough to live a very doable distance from work (4-5 miles...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 592
Posted By cuevélo

I think it's pretty common if you get batteries...

I think it's pretty common if you get batteries from Amazon or eBay. I'd get them from Walmart (fulfilled by Walmart) or a physical store.
Forum: Commuting
12-13-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,928
Posted By cuevélo

A half decent utility knife. It went to the stock...

A half decent utility knife. It went to the stock of not-quite-half-decent utility knives at work....
Forum: Framebuilders
11-27-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 573
Posted By cuevélo

The slots are dimensioned in the last view of the...

The slots are dimensioned in the last view of the drawing. 5.2 ±0.1 diameter, with 2+1.5/-0 between the centers of the end arcs/semicircles.

That being said, I think you are probably better off...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,663
Posted By cuevélo

The 540 does not have a touch screen.

The 540 does not have a touch screen.
Forum: Commuting
10-13-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By cuevélo

Yes, as I said before, all IGH manufacturers...

Yes, as I said before, all IGH manufacturers specify a minimum input gear ratio. Enviolo happens to specify 2. A minimum gear ratio is required in order to limit the torque input to the hub.
Forum: Commuting
10-13-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By cuevélo

IGH manufacturers require a minimum gear ratio in...

IGH manufacturers require a minimum gear ratio in order to limit the input torque to the hub. Enviolo requires a minimum ratio of 2. This is listed in their manual...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By cuevélo

I haven't used a CVT hub extensively, just once...

I haven't used a CVT hub extensively, just once on a bike share bike. I would rather have a traditional IGH hub with higher efficiency...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 766
Posted By cuevélo

I find that cleats often come loose on new shoes...

I find that cleats often come loose on new shoes as the plastic creeps and the cleats settle into place. If you go to the full 5-6Nm I think this might not happen; it is tighter than I would do by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By cuevélo

RD-R7000 will bring up the RARD001-04. You don't...

RD-R7000 will bring up the RARD001-04. You don't need to know about RARD001-04 beforehand.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,617
Posted By cuevélo

The Garmin Venu 2 can be used to place a call...

The Garmin Venu 2 can be used to place a call through your phone, but you have to carry it. I think it also has better battery life than Apple watches, but not nearly as good as a more specific sport...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-02-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,396
Posted By cuevélo

The wire coming out of the fork should connect to...

The wire coming out of the fork should connect to the inner wire coming out of the light. The outer.bare wire coming out of the light should connect to the fork, although it's also possible that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 882
Posted By cuevélo

I use ProBikeGarage on android and I think it's...

I use ProBikeGarage on android and I think it's awesome.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By cuevélo

What are you doing that requires such a precise...

What are you doing that requires such a precise measurement? The pedal only claims to be accurate to 1.5%, so an additional decimal place is likely meaningless anyway.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-09-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By cuevélo

I've ordered once or twice from them before...

I've ordered once or twice from them before without problems, shipped to USA.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-07-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By cuevélo

NASA-STD-8739.4 [19.6.2.d.2]...

NASA-STD-8739.4 [19.6.2.d.2] (https://workmanship.nasa.gov/lib/insp/2%20books/links/sections/401%20General%20Requirements.html) Waxed lacing shall not be used for spaceflight applications.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,603
Posted By cuevélo

I think it could be the top of your tire. Is the...

I think it could be the top of your tire. Is the light in front of your rear tire? How high above? What kind of tires do you have (deep tread/lugs)?
Forum: Commuting
09-19-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By cuevélo

Attach a milk crate to the rear rack, and place...

Attach a milk crate to the rear rack, and place the backpack in it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-13-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By cuevélo

If they haven't deleted the rides stored on it,...

If they haven't deleted the rides stored on it, it would be very easy to find the owner. Just connect it to a computer, and upload a few rides to your Garmin or Strava account, and see where they...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,144
Posted By cuevélo

It's here. ...

It's here.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/wahoo-powrlink-speedplay-power-meter-review.html
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,087
Posted By cuevélo

I bought a cheap stem cap Garmin mount for use on...

I bought a cheap stem cap Garmin mount for use on my rear rack. If your rack has a vertical surface with a hole in it (or if you can drill a hole) you can use one.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,851
Posted By cuevélo

Another possibility is that your highest/smallest...

Another possibility is that your highest/smallest sprocket is not correctly aligned. Is the small sprocket tight, and the rest are loose?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-26-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,780
Posted By cuevélo

Not this summer. ...

Not this summer.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/08/delays-powrlink-speedplay.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By cuevélo

Two chainwhips. Uniglide. ...

Two chainwhips. Uniglide.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#uniglide
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 21,488
Posted By cuevélo

5) Rather than rotating tires back to front, I'd...

5) Rather than rotating tires back to front, I'd wait until it's time to replace the back tire, rotate front to back, and put a new tire on the front.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,555
Posted By cuevélo

If you want more height, flip your stem instead....

If you want more height, flip your stem instead. That will affect your reach as well, but it will be a starting point to try out.

Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,357
Posted By cuevélo

This pretty much mirrors my 830 experience....

This pretty much mirrors my 830 experience. Sometimes my phone disconnects, but I think that probably has something to do with me keeping it in the back center pocket, the worst possible place for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,225
Posted By cuevélo

Finally got around to taking a decent picture of...

Finally got around to taking a decent picture of them (AR45). All good with an Everesting and a bit more than 1000mi/1700km on the wheels....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,833
Posted By cuevélo

Carbon-Ti hubs have adjustable preload cartridge...

Carbon-Ti hubs have adjustable preload cartridge bearings.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,303
Posted By cuevélo

Yes, the sensor data is what shows on the Garmin...

Yes, the sensor data is what shows on the Garmin screen; it overrides the GPS speed data. It is a separate device (https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/641230) that wraps around your hub. It looks like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,303
Posted By cuevélo

All that you mention will do all of that. I would...

All that you mention will do all of that. I would avoid the 1030 and opt for the 1030 Plus if you want the big screen; the 1030 Plus is much faster (same chip as 530 and 830) and the touch screen is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By cuevélo

No, it can't.

No, it can't.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,225
Posted By cuevélo

Ar45

Another wheelset just came in!

AR45, flyweight, hookless, paintless UD, without rim bed holes, with water drain holes. Carbon-Ti X-Hub SP Centerlock. Sapim CX Ray spokes with brass Polyax Secure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,481
Posted By cuevélo

A more expensive option, but with more gear...

A more expensive option, but with more gear ratios, is a monoblock cassette and their special lockring.

https://www.edco-wheels.co.uk/product/monoblock-cassettes/
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,481
Posted By cuevélo

Yes. Without the supplied spacer, they will fit a...

Yes. Without the supplied spacer, they will fit a standard 10-speed road hub.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,174
Posted By cuevélo

Honestly it surprises me that it took so long. I...

Honestly it surprises me that it took so long. I think that they're a better choice for the large number of people who don't know so much about maintenance, especially on the mountain bike or muddy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Posted By cuevélo

Any 11 speed Shimano brand 11-34 cassette will...

Any 11 speed Shimano brand 11-34 cassette will fit on a 10 speed hub.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Posted By cuevélo

If you're willing to go to an 11 speed 11-34,...

If you're willing to go to an 11 speed 11-34, that's a much cheaper option.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,292
Posted By cuevélo

Not all cogs will be different; it depends on how...

Not all cogs will be different; it depends on how things line up. But there will be some different cogs.



Apparently it makes enough difference for Shimano to spend the time and money making...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,365
Posted By cuevélo

That was very nice of them, considering the REI...

That was very nice of them, considering the REI coupon does not apply to trainers.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,928
Posted By cuevélo

A flashlight with a little bit of road rash. ...

A flashlight with a little bit of road rash.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1116x471/flashlight_c6386a7e7405a7c5c2459d4524f9fa86261ee0fe.jpg
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