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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,785
Posted By stan01

When I was racing back in the early 90's, any...

When I was racing back in the early 90's, any time we did a race in Ohio was a special one. We planned it so that we would stop off first at the Nashbar outlet store on the way to our race...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,165
Posted By stan01

You never know when you may need help yourself,...

You never know when you may need help yourself, so I always ask if I see someone with a mechanical if they need assistance. I think it all balances out anyway as I've needed help myself more times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-23, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By stan01

Its kinda hard to tell from the pictures but is...

Its kinda hard to tell from the pictures but is your Ti frame thru-axle only or is it quick release drop out? The fork is definitely T/A. Because the specs that you provided aren't clear either. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By stan01

Really stupid question...but why do you want to...

Really stupid question...but why do you want to upgrade your hubs?? The best upgrade to any bike are the wheels. The cost to upgrade the hubs & then have them rebuilt doesn't make sense. It makes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By stan01

Because the OP intends to run it as a 2X...so why...

Because the OP intends to run it as a 2X...so why have the extra weight of an unused granny ring on it if you can't use it? Besides, I've never liked how a triple front derailleur shifts anyway,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By stan01

Its do able for sure. Since you're not using the...

Its do able for sure. Since you're not using the granny ring, you might as well just take it off, I would also suggest that since you intend to run this as a double, then replacing the triple front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,253
Posted By stan01

Well said. I wasn't trying to give an exact...

Well said. I wasn't trying to give an exact history lesson but trying to put things into perspective. When I said that the TA system was a recent invention, it was a generalization because till the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,253
Posted By stan01

To the OP's concerns about the safety of Q/R's on...

To the OP's concerns about the safety of Q/R's on disc braked bikes. The T/A system is a recent invention. Q/R disc braked bikes have been around since the mtb scene became popular in the late 80's....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,376
Posted By stan01

Gravel wheels with TPU tubes

I'm just converting all my wheels to TPU tubes but I've held off on my gravel bike for now. My question is for those that are running TPU tubes on their gravel wheels instead of going tubeless. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 929
Posted By stan01

Looking at the bike itself, it doesn't appear...

Looking at the bike itself, it doesn't appear that the dent was a result of a crash. The handlebar tape, shifter, crank & rear derailleur all look unscathed. To my eyes, it appears as if the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,871
Posted By stan01

I had severe tennis elbow from work place injury....

I had severe tennis elbow from work place injury. I went through all the various treatments that have been mentioned above & ones that are no longer available like Vioxx but once you stop those &...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 666
Posted By stan01

I would suggest finding another LBS. Every...

I would suggest finding another LBS. Every instructional video out there, all recommend 2 wraps & for good reason. And unless you are using foam liners & having issues with fit, there should be no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,404
Posted By stan01

Look who's making assumptions. Just because I'm...

Look who's making assumptions. Just because I'm a newbie on this site, means I have no validity?? I've been posting on another site since 2014. If you read my post, I recommended that you watch 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,404
Posted By stan01

I don't understand. As you said, a YT reviewer...

I don't understand. As you said, a YT reviewer advised against them & yet you went ahead anyway? Trace Velo, Cade Media have excellent reviews of most anything bike related sold on Aliexpress. $17...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,458
Posted By stan01

Your stepson will probably enjoy riding if the...

Your stepson will probably enjoy riding if the clothing functions well while looking good as well. I started buying from Aliexpress because our last team kit order, although very nice & a name brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,312
Posted By stan01

How to determine if a mystery flat is caused by...

How to determine if a mystery flat is caused by rim strip failure when there is no evidence of any road debris to the tire: This has happened to me on a brand new bike build that I did a few years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,312
Posted By stan01

Glue less patch kits can be a lifesaver when you...

Glue less patch kits can be a lifesaver when you run out of spare tubes on a ride. I've had the situation of having mystery flats on a ride & went through all my tubes. The glue less patch kit takes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By stan01

The OP wants to run Sram Apex 1X crankset & Sram...

The OP wants to run Sram Apex 1X crankset & Sram recommends their 1X chains for that specifically for the narrow/wide profile. I know a lot of people just run regular chains what not without issues...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By stan01

Don't worry I'm sure everything will go smoothly....

Don't worry I'm sure everything will go smoothly. For doing your own wrenching, I suggest watching RJ the Bike Guy on YT. He's got some great video how to's that really help simplify certain jobs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,524
Posted By stan01

Sweet setup. Is that a vintage Thorens or a...

Sweet setup. Is that a vintage Thorens or a newer model? And how is it setup?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 729
Posted By stan01

Congrats on the great find. The only thing to...

Congrats on the great find. The only thing to note is that with the aluminum training wheels, remember to change the brake pads when you use them. Cork pads for the carbon rims only and regular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By stan01

Any BSA English threaded bb will work for you. ...

Any BSA English threaded bb will work for you. All you need is the matching crankset. Why do you say that the Apex 1 won't work with your frame? You just need the Apex 1 model with GXP spindle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,524
Posted By stan01

Shadco, Is that a Rega & a Sota??? And yes,...

Shadco, Is that a Rega & a Sota??? And yes, please loose the lamp & figurines/vase.
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