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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By Iride01

Why?

Why?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 950
Posted By Iride01

As long as the newbies that stay are more than...

As long as the newbies that stay are more than the old timers that leave, then that'll be a plus and the sport will have some reason to continue and exist.

Noobs are important to most anything.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-18-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 204
Posted By Iride01

I wonder if the server farms charge more for...

I wonder if the server farms charge more for sites that output a lot of email. And or likely, a lot of that email notification just gets marked as SPAM so it goes unseen. Much easer to do that as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 232
Posted By Iride01

You shouldn't feel that way about yourself. ...

You shouldn't feel that way about yourself.

Just because any of us disagree shouldn't be a reason to think badly of the other person.

I'd hate it if all my friends agreed with me. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 337
Posted By Iride01

Rotational weight AFAIK, pretty much only comes...

Rotational weight AFAIK, pretty much only comes into play when accelerating or decelerating. And most road bikes, IMO are paired from the factory with a wheel set that is befitting of the tier level...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By Iride01

I don't know why your are reading my post. But...

I don't know why your are reading my post. But evidently you do.

Your initial comment to my first comment here is about the same as my comment is to the OP.

And certainly there is nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 97
Posted By Iride01

Limit screws should not have needed to be...

Limit screws should not have needed to be touched. Especially just for a cable change. Usually limit screws only need to be adjusted when the bike is first set up. Only barrel adjusters or changing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By Iride01

Save the $200 and add it to your savings for a...

Save the $200 and add it to your savings for a better bike all around. You can get a 29er Trek Marlin 5 for $600 and if the LBS still has a Marlin 4 in stock, even less. The build and the components...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By Iride01

I thought you ignored me! So you really do love...

I thought you ignored me! So you really do love and care for me!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-18-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 231
Posted By Iride01

Not according to Surly. ...

Not according to Surly.

https://surlybikes.com/uploads/downloads/15924_SUR_Bike_Sizing_Chart_OL_VF.pdf

If you look at their geometry, then you'll see that a 60 cm in a Surely is more comparable...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By Iride01

Can't tell much from a link. What do you think...

Can't tell much from a link. What do you think looks interesting? Or are we just supposed to tell you what looks interesting to us?

Number one way to guarantee that I won't look at a link is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 154
Posted By Iride01

So what's the take away here... Move it or lose...

So what's the take away here... Move it or lose it?

It being the ability to move it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 232
Posted By Iride01

If you ever watched any of the many shows...

If you ever watched any of the many shows produced in England of Gordon Ramsey, you'll see a entirely different side of him. He tells aspiring chefs in much nicer words and phrasing when they cook...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Iride01

If you stick to your Marathon Plus, then how will...

If you stick to your Marathon Plus, then how will you ever know if anything is better for you?

Your experience with any tire might not be the same as those that responded. The conditions you ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 341
Posted By Iride01

Your bike is made for disc brakes isn't it? If...

Your bike is made for disc brakes isn't it? If you don't have the mount points or the wheels and spacing on the drops and fork ends, it won't be inexpensive no matter what you get.

If you haven't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 950
Posted By Iride01

Kuss dropped out of the Dauphine. Several reason...

Kuss dropped out of the Dauphine. Several reason given, earlier illness and concern that they wanted him in the TdF were among them.

Not sure I like the idea of dropping out of a race if you are...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 204
Posted By Iride01

Interesting. I thought I had some in the...

Interesting. I thought I had some in the notification bell earlier this morning.

While not quite the same thing, there is still the blue chevron on the left of the thread title that will appear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Iride01

Since you spent that much on the bike, continue...

Since you spent that much on the bike, continue to ride the crap out of it until you know what it doesn't do well for you.

I think that's a fairly light weight bike for it's day. So over many new...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 337
Posted By Iride01

Also note that I said "Can" being a word that...

Also note that I said
"Can" being a word that many of us use when we really mean "may".

And "big" in my case is relative. So no performance numbers are necessary for my thoughts on the subject. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 950
Posted By Iride01

As far as Roglic and Vingegaard being ask to not...

As far as Roglic and Vingegaard being ask to not go for it on Stage 17, the team directors may have also had a eye on just ensuring that no one screwed up causing them to not podium 1, 2 and 3 place...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 327
Posted By Iride01

When you get 10 post, you might post a pic of it...

When you get 10 post, you might post a pic of it and ask in the Classic & Vintage (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/) sub-forum. Otherwise you pretty much go by looks and if the components...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 264
Posted By Iride01

Delete everything beyond the .pdf on the link...

Delete everything beyond the .pdf on the link above. Pages 20 and 21 are what you want.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 264
Posted By Iride01

If you used 12 speed Ultegra rings there should...

If you used 12 speed Ultegra rings there should be no difference. Are you certain you didn't put the small ring on incorrectly?

On the 11 speed rings there is a mark that lets you know. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 777
Posted By Iride01

Hybrid is part of the issue. Do you want to ride...

Hybrid is part of the issue. Do you want to ride on the road or do you want to ride off road? Don't mix the two buying a bike that attempts to satisfy both needs.

If you are almost exclusively...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 337
Posted By Iride01

Weight? I wouldn't be surprised if it's not...

Weight? I wouldn't be surprised if it's not because the Synapse is lighter. 5 pounds can make a big difference. Even 3 pounds will be noticed over the length of the ride and many ups and downs or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-16-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 71
Posted By Iride01

It can be disabled..... ...

It can be disabled.....

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E67DE53E-5B08-4903-9767-F58973BC1829/EN-US/GUID-7EECCC5A-7118-49FB-AC09-C13A567AA6B3.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 950
Posted By Iride01

I'll watch it. Is it out yet? I much...

I'll watch it. Is it out yet?

I much preferred the series they did on just Movistar. Movistar was very entertaining. And also educational. And I really appreciate the Movistar team and their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By Iride01

I don't know what the differences are between the...

I don't know what the differences are between the pulley wheels you listed and the ones Shimano makes for your RD. However the Exploded diagram for the RD-5600 does say that the RD-6600 and RD-5501...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,204
Posted By Iride01

No shame. You might perhaps get numb hands...

No shame. You might perhaps get numb hands quicker on the ride. That hand position for me was notorious about letting my wrist become bent back all the way. Straight wrist helps keep numbness at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Iride01

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 390
Posted By Iride01

What are you expecting the new wheels to do for...

What are you expecting the new wheels to do for you?

They'll change the way you perceive information about the handling of the bike. But they aren't going to make you appreciably faster nor will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 341
Posted By Iride01

Setting Smart Eat and Drink Alerts...

Setting Smart Eat and Drink Alerts (https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D9E9CF32-5A89-4140-8B6A-0A61633E397F/EN-US/GUID-E5AEF3C5-2139-42FF-8E5E-069D09D1D80D.html)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Iride01

If you don't like my comments, then why not just...

If you don't like my comments, then why not just ignore them so you don't have us both filling the thread with comments many other won't care for?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 270
Posted By Iride01

Are we talking about something for a MUP or...

Are we talking about something for a MUP or something for a road that can be heard by motor vehicle drivers?

Scaring the folks in front of you on the MUP with a loud horn isn't the best of ways to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 274
Posted By Iride01

When you were a kid, did you spend your money on...

When you were a kid, did you spend your money on keeping such things in proper working order? Or did you spend it on other things and just assume you were invincible and didn't need to worry about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 124
Posted By Iride01

Do these have a name and maybe a part number?...

Do these have a name and maybe a part number? Same for your shoes and pedals.

I don't care for adapters. I'll recommend that you just get some shoes and pedals that are made for the type of cleats...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 422
Posted By Iride01

Turkey legs (safety levers) never stopped very...

Turkey legs (safety levers) never stopped very well compared to using the brake levers. But they always stopped me in time. Sure, there were times when I had to unclamp my butt cheeks from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By Iride01

Why not just get the set that is made for the...

Why not just get the set that is made for the RD-5600? They are all over the internet. And probably one of the few things the eBay sellers aren't asking a arm and a leg for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 303
Posted By Iride01

You might see a bigger difference between two...

You might see a bigger difference between two different tire models. Particularly between the budget tire and a high dollar tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,288
Posted By Iride01

What's the major dilemma? You either like the...

What's the major dilemma? You either like the bike you can obtain, or you don't. A bike that looks like a bike they rode in the pro grand tours still isn't a bike that was ridden in the pro grand...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,393
Posted By Iride01

So in Darwin's survival game, of those that crash...

So in Darwin's survival game, of those that crash in accidents that will involve head trauma, we want the people with lesser abilities to have a better chance to survive? <grin>.

Welcome to BF!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Iride01

What is it you think I need to comprehend. Or are...

What is it you think I need to comprehend. Or are you not comprehending the article well enough to tell us what that is?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Iride01

Well they weren't $10,000 bikes back then. Not...

Well they weren't $10,000 bikes back then. Not certain why for the purpose of my comment that bike index matters. That's just a new tool, IMO.

Like a lot of articles today, I don't think the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 561
Posted By Iride01

I have that issue here on some routes I ride....

I have that issue here on some routes I ride. Particularly the 11 mile long MUP. It's especially bad when going through the sections where it's like rapid fire sequences of extremely bright and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Iride01

I did. But once you get all the human interest...

I did. But once you get all the human interest part out of the way it's the same thing that's been going on for ages. Just different people and different tools of the trade on both sides.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 966
Posted By Iride01

For ages they've said drop bars on a road bike...

For ages they've said drop bars on a road bike should be the same as the distance between the acromion process of your shoulders. I don't really put much into that. But maybe it suggests the max...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 359
Posted By Iride01

I don't tend to favor rain gear as it only lets...

I don't tend to favor rain gear as it only lets your body get soaked with sweat instead of rain. Maybe some woolen stuff that still insulates when wet will be better.

A quick google says it only...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 466
Posted By Iride01

I think both SRAM and Shimano make great shifting...

I think both SRAM and Shimano make great shifting components in their top of the line groups. Your bigger decision is whether you'll prefer the way Shimano uses the shifter buttons/levers over SRAM's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,114
Posted By Iride01

I guess another question might be is the seat...

I guess another question might be is the seat post in the wife's bike the same diameter as the seat post in the Trek Checkpoint of the OP.

Even a slight fraction of a mm smaller seat post can mean...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 455
Posted By Iride01

Is this the pic you wanted to post? ...

Is this the pic you wanted to post?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/644x524/80-trident_titan_5eb5232beb8c21c54a5f7c5dfe611436525eaa0f.jpg...
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