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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 181
Posted By Bill Kapaun

To add to that- IF you can prop up the rear...

To add to that-
IF you can prop up the rear wheel and spin the pedals-
Slowly turn them and observe the amount of "sag" in the chain after 8-10 revolutions.
IF the chain ring & cog are centered,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-26-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 76
Posted By Polaris OBark

PSA: 11 speed GRX derailleur price reduction

I just got GRX 11-speed front and rear derailleurs 25% off list. The 1X version of the rear derailleur is 35% off. BikeTires Direct (maybe elsewhere).

(I finally decided to refresh my 10 year...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,935
Posted By Maelochs

Sometimes one must apply common sense even if...

Sometimes one must apply common sense even if others object.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,431
Posted By jsigone

new wheel day, wrapped in 30c GP5S_TR ...

new wheel day, wrapped in 30c GP5S_TR
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53678523052_d68a2f631a_b.jpg
Forum: Southern California
04-25-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 365,889
Posted By jsigone

I've been slacking off with this Seattle like...

I've been slacking off with this Seattle like weather. Needed some motivation so got some new wheels. Wrapped in 30c GP5S TR. Vast change up from old school tube only Zipp 303 with 19mm in side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 257
Posted By Kontact

Several MTB derailleurs have minimum cog sizes...

Several MTB derailleurs have minimum cog sizes because the because the parallelogram slant is so steep that the pulley ends up too far from the low cogs. So this isn't true.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,290
Posted By 2muchroad

Yeah, I don't have the cash for anything super...

Yeah, I don't have the cash for anything super recent.

But I've finally found two sets that I really like. Swiss Side and DT Swiss RRC, fits my frame's color scheme, 560€ (Side) and supposedly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,290
Posted By chaadster

Geez, I'm a 240lbs Clyde who rides CF rim brakes...

Geez, I'm a 240lbs Clyde who rides CF rim brakes in the rain down hills big enough to generate speeds close to 50mph and where modulation is a must, and have done it without problem. I haven't done...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,408
Posted By eduskator

I have mechanical 105 on my spare/zwift bike and...

I have mechanical 105 on my spare/zwift bike and Ultegra DI2 on my main bike. The Ultegra equipped bike is indeed quieter.

Noise is unavoidable as there will always be friction. There's more wax...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,290
Posted By jaxgtr

I have one bike left with rim brakes which I...

I have one bike left with rim brakes which I bought in 2016, my Emonda ALR and I run carbon rims in a 50mm, but I live in Florida, so flat, wind, and rain. If I know rain is a guaranty at some point...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By Steve B.

I would buy new CenterLoks and leave the 6 bolt...

I would buy new CenterLoks and leave the 6 bolt discs on the other wheels in case you want to swap. maybe fewer potential issues with rotor position, etc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Gravel Kings SS+ are pretty much good all around...

Gravel Kings SS+ are pretty much good all around tire with great puncture protection.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 308
Posted By Yan

How is your fitter going to fit you on the...

How is your fitter going to fit you on the Endurace when Canyon doesn't even sell the integrated bars in different sizes? That bike uses the proprietary CP0018 integrated bars. Canyon USA refuses to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By cyccommute

V-brakes and cantilever brakes are...

V-brakes and cantilever brakes are interchangeable with regards to the brake bosses. I’m rather surprised that Shimano didn’t require completely different brake bosses back in the 90s when linear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 419
Posted By Polaris OBark

Right now it is looking like a conspiracy of...

Right now it is looking like a conspiracy of small things ...

I took everything apart, cleaned it, and re-installed and re-adjusted.

The front derailleur was definitely too far up the seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 887
Posted By ThermionicScott

I think pretty much every tube I've inflated...

I think pretty much every tube I've inflated outside of a tire ends up with a bigger OD than the tire. When confined by the tire, it expands inward and... works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 887
Posted By mpetry912

suggest you use LESS pressure - just a few PSI -...

suggest you use LESS pressure - just a few PSI - when installing.

these tubes are quite stretchy

/markp
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,588
Posted By Dino_Sore

We can end this thread now. You win.

We can end this thread now. You win.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,592
Posted By mechanicmatt

BMC Monstercross

I have taken my sweet-ass time building this but it's road worthy now. I built the wheels with NPS Mavic MA3's laced to Shimano 105 hubs, DT double butted spokes, GRX 10-speed double crank, old 500LX...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,588
Posted By devianb

Wasn't recently, but years ago after work I went...

Wasn't recently, but years ago after work I went outside to where I park my bicycle and didn't see it. I thought someone had taken my bicycle so I walked home. It wasn't till I had gotten home and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,209
Posted By Eric F

No compartments/dividers. Here's mine, packed as...

No compartments/dividers. Here's mine, packed as I would have it for a race/event...
https://i.imgur.com/LZqDPu1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,070
Posted By tomato coupe

All of my cycling jerseys have shrunk over time,...

All of my cycling jerseys have shrunk over time, although only around the midsection.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,206
Posted By Koyote

40mm-45mm.

40mm-45mm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 365
Posted By bboy314

Look up Robertaxleproject.com. They sell axles...

Look up Robertaxleproject.com. They sell axles for this purpose.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 511
Posted By Iride01

What model FD do you have? And which side of the...

What model FD do you have? And which side of the FD's skid plate is rubbing on the chain? Is this a group set that has trim positions? I don't know when trim was added, but 10 speed and greater rears...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
Posted By Eric F

My previous experiment with 2.1s lasted just one...

My previous experiment with 2.1s lasted just one ride. There just wasn't enough room in the chainstays. This week I'm expecting delivery of a pair of Thundero 48s, which I will mount on my second...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,093
Posted By alcjphil

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle...

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle cage that grips your bottle well will scratch it up when you remove and insert it. Bottles are inexpensive enough that if you want them to be pristine...
Forum: Southern California
04-13-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 365,889
Posted By 2seven0

Headed out at first light on a meandering loop up...

Headed out at first light on a meandering loop up into Brea hills- SAG at Wildcatter's Park then wandered down thru Orange, El Modena & Tustin past the blimp hangar(s) then back up the SART to home. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 613
Posted By Ferguron

New (to me) Bike Day...and I thought I was too old

At 55 years old I thought I had missed my chance at true love. Turns out I was wrong...
...
Forum: Southern California
04-11-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 365,889
Posted By jonathanf2

For Thursday I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of...

For Thursday I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing. At Griffith like usual! Weather was too nice not to ride and I ran into a friend as well! ;)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 500
Posted By papaki72

Doing a simple Google Search...

Doing a simple Google Search...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,214
Posted By Eric F

Your above-average intelligence doesn't seem to...

Your above-average intelligence doesn't seem to be affecting your propensity for making unintelligent decisions.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,685
Posted By Steve B.

We had a saying way back in the entertainment...

We had a saying way back in the entertainment business that a $1000 mike with a wire was better than a $50,000 wireless mike. In essence, wired component are generally more reliable and I think...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-11-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,836
Posted By sir_crash_alot

People ask me this question more or less,...

People ask me this question more or less, typically those of an older vintage, and I've already decided the next time I'm going to say this:
Take whatever bike you want that's not a gravel bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,862
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On motorcycles its called “death wobble.” I’ve...

On motorcycles its called “death wobble.” I’ve experienced it on both motorcycles and bicycles, and it can be a little hair-raising. There are some things you can do to minimize risk, make sure your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,862
Posted By Barry2

It’s likely a speed wobble...

It’s likely a speed wobble (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bicycle+speed+wobble)

Barry
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,836
Posted By rdf37

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/864x437/fred_gravel_438e229bd7d176ba2bca6697935c4406062351bb.jpg
It actually originated in Bedrock by an engineer for the world famous cyclist...
Forum: Southern California
04-10-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 365,889
Posted By malcala622

Riding the next few days to and from work before...

Riding the next few days to and from work before the rain starts Friday night. I had planned on going to East Fork towards Burro Canyon shooting range but the predicted rain might cancel it.

Got...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,884
Posted By Sy Reene

Sorry... you lost me with the Specialized on...

Sorry... you lost me with the Specialized on Cannondale thing from the get-go. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,884
Posted By genejockey

I'd only lose it and have to order another one,...

I'd only lose it and have to order another one, which would lead to me finding it again the day the package arrived.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,836
Posted By Eric F

Yes. Although a gravel bike might be slower on...

Yes. Although a gravel bike might be slower on some surfaces or conditions than another type of bike, it's the ability to be competent on a wide variety of terrain that brings the fun. As an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,836
Posted By Spoonrobot

Bianchigirll uploaded a bunch of 80s-90s Bianchi...

Bianchigirll uploaded a bunch of 80s-90s Bianchi Catalogs a couple years ago and reading through them I was struck immediately by how well the Cross-Terrain descriptions fit with my idea of "Gravel...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,214
Posted By genejockey

"I did something I probably shouldn't have." ...

"I did something I probably shouldn't have."

Yes, that's right. You shouldn't have.

"It's not so bad, and I didn't have a choice."

Yes, you did. Here are the ways you could have avoided it....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By tomato coupe

This is it in a nutshell …

This is it in a nutshell …
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,214
Posted By Yan

I crashed, tore the tire and split the rim while...

I crashed, tore the tire and split the rim while touring in rural China in 2010 and rode 65 km (40 miles) with a towel stuffed inside the tire to get to the next city. Not quite a century in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,431
Posted By Sierra_rider

Brand new bike, it climbs like a dream: ...

Brand new bike, it climbs like a dream:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1351/img_20240406_112346991_2_e44dab6826246905effc8438ee2f47f1481854ae.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,884
Posted By rsbob

More funner. Somebody had to say it.

More funner. Somebody had to say it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 744
Posted By 79pmooney

A couple of things to consider" Tires grow...

A couple of things to consider"

Tires grow with age. They are fabric and virtually all fabric stretches or settles if stressed long enough and unless you deflate your tires after rides, they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,884
Posted By chaadster

I dunno about that... Had you skipped the...

I dunno about that...

Had you skipped the Ksyrium Elites and went straight to the FFWDs, you would have enjoyed the same, "immediate noticeable" improvement in acceleration and handling from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,818
Posted By squirtdad

Simple: forks for disc brakes have to be built...

Simple: forks for disc brakes have to be built stronger than a fork for rim brakes. Making them stronger makes them stiffer and less compliant
Maybe carbon forks can use some of the advantages...
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