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03-18-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,195
Posted By smd4

You realize we're talking about bikes here, not...

You realize we're talking about bikes here, not pocket watches, right?
03-17-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,549
Posted By JW Fas

The point I was making was that you can't...

The point I was making was that you can't immediately call the road engineer negligent because someone crashed from speeding. However, it's easier to cite negligence on the part of a bartender when...
03-16-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 701
Posted By indyfabz

Buck the trend by using whatever works for you....

Buck the trend by using whatever works for you. What does it matter IF MTB-ers only use hip packs?
03-16-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 810
Posted By oldbobcat

This guy explains it better than I can....

This guy explains it better than I can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbuK4-HXhxY
03-16-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,593
Posted By PeteHski

Yep and if you choose fat there is no point in...

Yep and if you choose fat there is no point in fuelling up with fat before or during the ride as you already have a practically unlimited supply ready to burn. That sounds great, but only if you ride...
03-15-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By bboy314

Maybe I’m misunderstanding your question, but...

Maybe I’m misunderstanding your question, but Shimano still makes plenty of hubs for 142/12mm thru axle with HG freehubs. XT, Deore, 105, RS780, RS470, etc…
03-15-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 523
Posted By Barry2

I just cleaned my carbon Cervelo with IPA prior...

I just cleaned my carbon Cervelo with IPA prior to graphene coating.
No problems at all.

Test yours in a small spot, like under the bottom bracket.

Barry
03-15-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 890
Posted By pdlamb

Agreed, with the caveat that you refill those two...

Agreed, with the caveat that you refill those two water bottles every chance you get -- at least every couple hours -- and drink. Water in bottles does a rider no good, water that's been drunk does...
03-14-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 890
Posted By rsbob

If you can either ride with a buddy, or make a...

If you can either ride with a buddy, or make a friend, and ride with them. The miles will fly by when you have someone to chat with and distract you.
03-14-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 288
Posted By KCT1986

Your version seems to be more similar to the...

Your version seems to be more similar to the FC-M540 with the 10mm style bolt. Bolt should be counter-clockwise to remove, on both sides. Cover should come out with the bolt, revealing standard crank...
03-14-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By Outrider1

The op was 6 months ago. I'm thinking Thomas may...

The op was 6 months ago. I'm thinking Thomas may have a bike by now.
03-13-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 553
Posted By Barry2

Guys, The photo is showing the 1/2" hole in the...

Guys,
The photo is showing the 1/2" hole in the top of the BB (shell). The seat tube is then attached over the top of that 1/2" hole in the shell.
If you remove the BB cups, bearings and axle, what...
03-13-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By genejockey

I owned an MGB when I was younger. Perfect...

I owned an MGB when I was younger. Perfect example of "able to fix it with a few simple tools". The problem was how often I had to deploy them.

My current car is 10 years old, and in 130,000...
03-13-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By PeteHski

That’s right. Not my job or problem. Only buying...

That’s right. Not my job or problem. Only buying stuff that you can fix yourself with a hammer, wrench and screwdriver would be pretty limiting.
03-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,053
Posted By squirtdad

Most mixtes and upright sitting bikes are not...

Most mixtes and upright sitting bikes are not really meant for long days in the saddle, more for short trips

Also to be considered for long days in the saddle are aerodynamics, it might seem to be...
03-13-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 553
Posted By Barry2

You should be riding more! I don’t see...

You should be riding more!

I don’t see enough rust to worry about.

Barry

nice picture BTW
03-13-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 195
Posted By FBinNY

It depends on where the play is. If it's...

It depends on where the play is.

If it's within the bearing it won't harm anything else, and you can ride until it's bad enough to replace.

However if the bearing can move within the hub shell,...
03-12-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,246
Posted By calamarichris

And if you choose not to decide, you still have...

And if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice! [nar-nar-narp]

(God I love Rush,)
03-12-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 309
Posted By zandoval

Taking apart a Freewheel to clean it out or...

Taking apart a Freewheel to clean it out or repair can be done. For me it is only reserved for a precious Rigina or a 60s Suntour. I have taken freewheels and cleaned them out by soaking them in ATF...
03-11-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By genejockey

I think prototypes are allowed, and they're often...

I think prototypes are allowed, and they're often available to the general public (if you have the scratch) later that year or next year. E.g. 12 speed Dura Ace, VIttoria Corsa Pro tires, etc.
03-11-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By tomato coupe

It’s not idealism, it’s just a desire to stir up...

It’s not idealism, it’s just a desire to stir up controversy.
03-11-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By njkayaker

It turns out I cannot possibly enjoy the sport of...

It turns out I cannot possibly enjoy the sport of cycling without a CF frame. It's simply inconceivable.[/QUOTE]Someone will now post a semantic argument, claiming I have misrepresented the statement...
03-11-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 531
Posted By smd4

Problem with all those is they have tread. I'd...

Problem with all those is they have tread. I'd prefer slicks.
03-08-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 424
Posted By roadcrankr

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing,...

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing, even after fifty years and a quarter-million cycling miles.
Trusting motorists only goes so far, though. My ride yesterday proved the final straw in...
03-08-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,074
Posted By mstateglfr

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Its a thread thats been dead for over a year and a half,...
03-08-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,842
Posted By phughes

This bears repeating. This is the only, proper...

This bears repeating. This is the only, proper way to clean a chain. Anything else and you just kidding yourself.

https://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
03-08-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,842
Posted By bikerbob38

Well, I can see why you use "grumpus" as your...

Well, I can see why you use "grumpus" as your handle. ;-)
I am grateful that others on the list do not share your sentiments and that they had the patience and generosity to answer the honest...
03-07-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,676
Posted By indyfabz

Or maybe because it's time for a new pair. Just...

Or maybe because it's time for a new pair. Just sayin'.
03-07-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 298
Posted By PeteHski

Not in my experience. My edge 530 connects to...

Not in my experience. My edge 530 connects to all my sensors automatically 99% of the time. I have a power meter, HRM, rear light/radar and electronic gears.

Have you updated the firmware?
03-07-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,390
Posted By FBinNY

Sometimes "best practice" is unrelated to...

Sometimes "best practice" is unrelated to mechanical considerations.

For example dive computers automatically reset oxygen to 100% at midnight. This is a safety measure done to force divers to set...
03-06-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,390
Posted By Leisesturm

Sorry people but I completely lost it after only...

Sorry people but I completely lost it after only about eight posts and came right here to say: I've never owned a torque wrench. I've built bikes and maintained bikes for 50 years and there isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 420
Posted By Mojo31

Are you sure you're not confusing the Domane for...

Are you sure you're not confusing the Domane for the Madone?

The 2023 Madone Gen 7 and 2023 Emonda (56cm SL7 versions) are exactly the same geometry.

Roubaix and Domane are more similar than...
03-05-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By 70sSanO

I think you can still get Ultegra R8050 Di2 for...

I think you can still get Ultegra R8050 Di2 for rim brakes. At least a couple online suppliers show it in stock, but I didn’t spend much time.

John
03-05-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,390
Posted By Kontact

If we are talking about Hollowtech II pinch...

If we are talking about Hollowtech II pinch bolts, has anyone every seen one overtightened to where it broke anything? I sure haven't. It is two steel bolts running through a fair amount of threaded...
03-05-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 423
Posted By work4bike

It's important to realize that the Idaho Stop law...

It's important to realize that the Idaho Stop law does require cyclists to stop in certain circumstances, I think some cyclists think it means they can just roll thru and the motorists must yield to...
03-04-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,723
Posted By PeteHski

Also worth noting that most people are already...

Also worth noting that most people are already eating approx double the standard protein requirement for younger people anyway. So it’s only likely to be an issue for those on a very restricted diet...
03-04-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,390
Posted By FBinNY

If you've been working on bikes for any length of...

If you've been working on bikes for any length of time you should have some sense of what various torques feel like.

After all, torque wrenches don't magically produce torques, you do.

You may...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,033
Posted By genejockey

In my case, it's mostly saying, "You're...

In my case, it's mostly saying, "You're old!"
03-04-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Back in the day we just leaned over the bike and...

Back in the day we just leaned over the bike and watched for when the pedal touched the ground, then we "measured" the angle between the seat tube and the road. Andy (who has sharpened his Campy...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,076
Posted By Koyote

I agree with you, but the comment from this...

I agree with you, but the comment from this poster, quoted below, is the sort of thing that often pops up in these threads, and it's ridiculous. First, because the OP asked about bike weight -- if he...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,076
Posted By PeteHski

But usually a lot more potential to make a...

But usually a lot more potential to make a significant gain reducing body mass vs an 8 kg bike.

Losing bike weight is a relatively expensive hobby, but it doesn’t buy you very much performance. ...
03-03-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By smd4

And the problem is…?

And the problem is…?
03-02-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 920
Posted By Kontact

Of course an actual fit is better than trying to...

Of course an actual fit is better than trying to turn disparate forum advice into a precise fit. Especially when much of the advice offered here is a little flaky. But that misses the point:

Basic...
03-02-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,593
Posted By MoAlpha

As long as caloric requirements are being met...

As long as caloric requirements are being met with fat and/or protein, carb restriction won’t cause muscle loss. If they’re not, then what happens to muscle is a function of the depth of the energy...
03-01-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By FBinNY

Welcome to the world of planned obsolescence. ...

Welcome to the world of planned obsolescence.

Sorry, I can't help, nor resist a rant.

It's become far too common for folks to produce bikes with unique parts, then fail to support those bikes...
03-01-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 116
Posted By Duragrouch

May be bottom bracket. May also be pedals, check...

May be bottom bracket. May also be pedals, check those first. Usually will click on one side but not the other unless both have been neglected. Easy check would be to swap in known good pedals to see...
02-29-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,588
Posted By Koyote

If you have to ask other people which bike to...

If you have to ask other people which bike to purchase, you probably don't need another one.
02-29-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,511
Posted By PeteHski

This is a good comparison (£350 beater vs £12K...

This is a good comparison (£350 beater vs £12K superbike).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=igc-TFtlfLg

Both riders “felt” much faster on the expensive bike and it was between 1.5 and 3% faster...
02-29-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,286
Posted By rsbob

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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02-28-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,511
Posted By Koyote

But you certainly could ride the "racing...

But you certainly could ride the "racing superbike" with the same effort and exertion and hence get the same workout...You'd just be a little faster for the same mileage.
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