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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 71
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The iOS E-Tube app is not detecting even a single...

The iOS E-Tube app is not detecting even a single Di2 component?
1. Did you put the RD in pairing mode? It took me a few times to get the hang of that.
2. Has the app ever detected the system? Or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 2,733
Posted By SoSmellyAir

One of which being its inability to be patched at...

One of which being its inability to be patched at 1 am, in pitch darkness, during a torrential downpour. :eek: I feel sorry for them and glad that this is not my use case.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 444
Posted By SoSmellyAir

It does not matter for the initial installation....

It does not matter for the initial installation. However, a TPU tube installed within a tire would stretch to fit that tire and would not shrink back to its original size even if fully deflated, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 444
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I have been using Pirelli P Zero Smartube (not...

I have been using Pirelli P Zero Smartube (not EVO; did not know there is now a new version) inside GP5K clinchers for a couple of months now. Two weeks ago, I had a flat from an L-shaped gash near...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I see. I have a GRX RD-RX810. These...

I see. I have a GRX RD-RX810.



These guys told me about running an 11-40 cassette. Expanded Range GRX - Bike Forums...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 273
Posted By SoSmellyAir

An internal width ("IW") of 19 mm was very...

An internal width ("IW") of 19 mm was very uncommon back in 2013, especially for stock wheels.

My 2016 Synapse came with 25 mm tires on wheels having a 17 mm IW, and I found that 25 mm tires...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By SoSmellyAir

SHIMANO 11-Speed 11-34T Road Cassette Sprocket |...

SHIMANO 11-Speed 11-34T Road Cassette Sprocket | SHIMANO BIKE-EU (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/ultegra-r8000/CS-HG800-11.html)
SHIMANO DEORE XT 11-Speed MTB Cassette Sprocket |...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I have not used KMC chains either. I only posted...

I have not used KMC chains either. I only posted a URL to KMC quick links in case you do not have the Shimano tool for chain joining pins.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I started road cycling in the 11-speed era, so I...

I started road cycling in the 11-speed era, so I have not experienced your setup, but per Lennard Zinn, you should use a 10-speed chain for a 10-speed cassette, regardless of whether your chain ring...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 273
Posted By SoSmellyAir

There are a few reputable but smaller brands that...

There are a few reputable but smaller brands that still sell rim brake carbon wheels, but they may be a tight fit in a 2013 bike frame that was probably designed for narrower wheels and tires. So I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I am on 2x11 on both road and gravel. Right after...

I am on 2x11 on both road and gravel. Right after I bought my gravel bike, I used to think that my road gearing would somehow influence my gravel gearing, but the diameter and weight of the tires are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By SoSmellyAir

From what I remember from Lennard Zinn at...

From what I remember from Lennard Zinn at Technical FAQ (VeloNews), (1) a 10-speed chain is compatible with an 11-speed chain ring, (2) an 11-speed chain is compatible with a 10-speed chain ring, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 2,733
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Pirelli apparently agrees with you. Its latest...

Pirelli apparently agrees with you. Its latest generation of P0 Race TLR tires (Made in Italy, SpeedCore) are 26 mm and above; I bought the 28 mm version.

P Zero™ Race TLR | Pirelli Cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 2,733
Posted By SoSmellyAir

We all weigh different, and our pump gauges...

We all weigh different, and our pump gauges probably would not agree with each other.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 2,733
Posted By SoSmellyAir

True, but ... The non-tubeless...

True, but ...



The non-tubeless clincher rims I have used (Mavic Aksium, then Ksyrium Elite WTS) both have a rim bed with a U-shaped cross-section (see left side of diagram posted by Sy Reene...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 2,733
Posted By SoSmellyAir

For your problematic tubeless experience, how...

For your problematic tubeless experience, how narrow were the tires and wheels, and what tire pressure?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 2,733
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I had read here (and elsewhere) that narrower...

I had read here (and elsewhere) that narrower tubeless tires at higher pressures do not seal after punctures as well as their wider, lower pressure counterparts; is that still the case with more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 801
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, it would, under these two circumstances...

Yes, it would, under these two circumstances (both of which has to do with gearing, as noted by a couple of others above):
[1] If the conditions (i.e., terrain, wind, etc.) force you to shift back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,237
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I switched to Pirelli Smartube TPU tubes (yellow,...

I switched to Pirelli Smartube TPU tubes (yellow, 700x23-32c) in new GP5K clinchers a few months ago and had my first flat this past weekend. On Saturday, I rode over something, heard a pop from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,455
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Maybe slightly? Thankfully Specialized...

Maybe slightly? Thankfully Specialized accommodates us by branding its wheels as ROVAL so we can install them on other bikes.

At least VegasJen is not complaining about flat tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,685
Posted By SoSmellyAir

My apologies. I had not realized that the RCT-715...

My apologies. I had not realized that the RCT-715 allows a continuous recording mode until perusing the manual in detail. That said, this thread is about radars; I read cameras in that context.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,685
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Although (as you correctly noted) there has been...

Although (as you correctly noted) there has been numerous threads on radars, you have still somehow failed to comprehend or recall that these are all rear-facing radars (which may or may not also be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,685
Posted By SoSmellyAir

No. But I trust the radar's ability to tracking...

No. But I trust the radar's ability to tracking multiple closing vehicles better than my own.



The radar unit itself does not make audio alerts; that is accomplished by the associated iOS app...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,685
Posted By SoSmellyAir

On second thought, I would say that a Varia...

On second thought, I would say that a Varia RTL-515 (currently C$200+tax) is most definitely worth it in view of the almost C$2,600 that the OP had recently spent on a second set of wheels + disc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,685
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, if you ever have to move out of the bike...

Yes, if you ever have to move out of the bike lane, e.g., to avoid obstacles or to turn left.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,269
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I would generally agree except some e-bikes seem...

I would generally agree except some e-bikes seem to have grossly insufficient braking given their stated maximum speed and weight capacity.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 611
Posted By SoSmellyAir

My friend is building up an Eddy Merckx steel...

My friend is building up an Eddy Merckx steel bike with a Campagnolo Centaur 11-speed groupset with this 2X crankset:

Velo Orange Grand Cru Drillium Crankset (velo-orange.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,612
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Plus has one butt cheek is slightly bigger than...

Plus has one butt cheek is slightly bigger than and/or offset from the other? :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,662
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I am making slow progress: I just installed a...

I am making slow progress: I just installed a Ritchey C220 stem (110 mm, +17*) to position the handlebar at the approximately same position as on my main road bike. (I am also tweaking a more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By SoSmellyAir

That seems to be the case only for the 1x...

That seems to be the case only for the 1x 12-speed GRX RD-RX822-GS/SGS? The 2x 12-speed GRX RD-RX820 is officially rated for a 36T max cog which is found on a CS-HG710-12 cassette that fits on an HG...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,612
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, but you can instruct your fitter to optimize...

Yes, but you can instruct your fitter to optimize your position to maximize comfort. Generally, increased comfort leads to better performance, and as one's fitness improves, the extent of what one is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,612
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Most people are not sufficiently analytical...

Most people are not sufficiently analytical and/or diligent to figure something out if they are not already relatively familiar with the subject, even if there is a wealth of information on that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,612
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Generally, I would agree, but MikeDeason said...

Generally, I would agree, but MikeDeason said that he is fine with the position of the tops of the handlebar, so he just need to relocate the hoods closer. A new stem may not be the answer here.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,460
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Just the aluminum ones? Or maybe just the older,...

Just the aluminum ones? Or maybe just the older, made in USA, CAAD models? I have three Cannondale bikes but only heard that my CAAD4 is harsh, which I will likely confirm once it is built since it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,113
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Not exactly. DT Swiss 350 36T are noticeably...

Not exactly. DT Swiss 350 36T are noticeably quieter than DT Swiss 240 EXP 36T. It is the newer EXP ratchet system, not the number of teeth in the ratchet, that makes the lighter freehubs louder.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,444
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Wait for Di3, which shifts via telekinesis (but...

Wait for Di3, which shifts via telekinesis (but requires a small implant). No need to worry about synchronized shifting modes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,541
Posted By SoSmellyAir

When is it ever not?

When is it ever not?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Even if one was willing to change to a Micro...

Even if one was willing to change to a Micro Spline freehub, it might still be too much to ask an RD rated for a 36T max cog to shift onto a 45T cog.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,444
Posted By SoSmellyAir

On my Garmin Edge 540, I set my bottle sizes to...

On my Garmin Edge 540, I set my bottle sizes to 600 mL, but after every ride, it asks me how many 750 mL bottles I had. :mad:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,059
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The Delta stand in the OP is an excellent stand...

The Delta stand in the OP is an excellent stand after one modification. The 4 thumb screws tighten against the 2 horizonal bars and are prone to loosen after a period of use, according to a couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 468
Posted By SoSmellyAir

We need some clarification here on what...

We need some clarification here on what constitutes "internally routed". I prefer cables and hoses (A) entering the frame via one or more openings in its down tube, but not (B) routed through the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,612
Posted By SoSmellyAir

No. Saddle should be set to properly position...

No. Saddle should be set to properly position your legs relative to the bottom bracket, not to compensate for reach.

If the hoods are slightly too far, but the bar tops are at the right spot, you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,460
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Riding a CAAD12 on farm roads is the epitome of...

Riding a CAAD12 on farm roads is the epitome of hardness. :rolleyes:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, but only if you go by the official...

Yes, but only if you go by the official specifications. In actual practice, GRX RD-RX810 (2x11) works with an 11-40 cassette, whereas it is currently unknown whether GRX RD-RX820 (2x12) would work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,460
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The logical answer is to get a road bike that...

The logical answer is to get a road bike that would fit wider tires, as everyone else has suggested. However, my approach would be as follows:

1. Understand that most 2x gravel bikes would fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,460
Posted By SoSmellyAir

A hybrid bike has its purpose. At pre-pandemic...

A hybrid bike has its purpose. At pre-pandemic prices, I bought a $500 basic hybrid bike (Trek FX2) to see if I would want to resume cycling after a quarter century hiatus; I did.

I do agree a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By SoSmellyAir

A main cause of the problem is that the chain...

A main cause of the problem is that the chain line on my older Synapse is just off. The smaller 34T chain ring is lined up with the middle 17T cog of the 11-speed cassette. Big / big cross-chaining...
Forum: Southern California
05-31-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 198
Posted By SoSmellyAir

It's for a good cause; enjoy!

It's for a good cause; enjoy!
Forum: Southern California
05-31-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 198
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Some of my colleagues from our Del Mar Heights...

Some of my colleagues from our Del Mar Heights office are part of this:

CAF Cycling Club | Challenged Athletes Foundation (https://www.challengedathletes.org/caf-cycle-club/)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 667
Posted By SoSmellyAir

There are no 11-speed 105 cassettes with a 42T...

There are no 11-speed 105 cassettes with a 42T big cog. CS-5800 and CS-R7000 both max out at a 32T big cog, while CS-HG700 has a 34T big cog.
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