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10-31-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By Steve B.

Yes, good quality frames. REI is easy to deal...

Yes, good quality frames. REI is easy to deal with on returns as well and most of the stores have decent bike shops. If you are a co-op member and buy a bike from them I think they do free service...
10-31-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 25
Posted By Steve B.

OK, that sounds like I can try setting up as...

OK, that sounds like I can try setting up as tubeless. I didn’t buy these originally with that intent, but now have some Bontrager carbon rims I would like to try them on.
10-31-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 25
Posted By Steve B.

Tubeless capable ?

I’ve a set of Panaracer Gravel King SK 700C, 45mm tires, likely 4 years old. Wondering if these are tubeless capable ?, I’ve a set of Hunt or Bontrager carbon wheels, both set to go for tubeless. ...
10-31-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 79
Posted By Steve B.

Hard to find. I lucked out and got a pair of...

Hard to find. I lucked out and got a pair of Performance house brand neoprene booties (no longer made) many years ago on an XXL size that fit over mt bike shoes. They will not fit over my Shimano...
10-30-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 446
Posted By Steve B.

I had to drill out my Specialized Chisel aluminum...

I had to drill out my Specialized Chisel aluminum frame to accept 2 DI2 E-Tube cables from the h-bar to the battery and derailer. The hole existed, it was used for the mechanical shifting cable,...
10-30-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By Steve B.

My XC-7’s have lasted me a long time. Like all...

My XC-7’s have lasted me a long time. Like all Shimano shoes they me fit very well and these are available in wide.
Forum: Touring
10-30-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Steve B.

When they post “Closed after sunset”, you are...

When they post “Closed after sunset”, you are then trespassing and would get thrown out by the local cops as well as receiving a fine.
Forum: Touring
10-29-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Steve B.

You don’t say where this trip is going to take...

You don’t say where this trip is going to take place, presumably in the U.S ?, western states somewhere ?. The Bicycle Touring Pro, aka Darren Alf, was a pro at stealth camping, predominantly on his...
10-29-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 753
Posted By Steve B.

I have used a TBT route, or “course” as Garmin...

I have used a TBT route, or “course” as Garmin calls it, as a .gpx generated in Trail Forks, following single tracks that were a huge collection of trails as loops that would start and end on a main...
10-28-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 753
Posted By Steve B.

Don't feel bad, I’ve no idea what a Deason is...

Don't feel bad, I’ve no idea what a Deason is either,
10-28-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 753
Posted By Steve B.

Yes, they generally use the Open Street Maps,...

Yes, they generally use the Open Street Maps, which can be hit and miss as to what trails are shown. In my area, they are pretty decent, but they tend to be better at double track and fire roads, not...
10-27-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By Steve B.

Some stuff Garmin just pays no attention to,...

Some stuff Garmin just pays no attention to, your’s is an example. My ***** is on my 1040, the outside temperature (not the local weather station) is always 10-15 degrees warmer than the weather app...
10-27-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 753
Posted By Steve B.

Well, your Luddite beliefs are in direct...

Well, your Luddite beliefs are in direct contradiction to what you want to do with electronic maps. As others have stated, the easiest solution is just bite the bullet and buy a Garmin or Wahoo or...
10-26-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 829
Posted By Steve B.

Well, the crankset choice drives the rest of the...

Well, the crankset choice drives the rest of the drivetrain, which drives what the bike is good to be used for. A 1x system, maybe not on a road bike used in Florida where it’s flat and where the...
10-26-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve had an XT DI2 rear shifter go bad. It was...

I’ve had an XT DI2 rear shifter go bad. It was discharging the battery. Thought a bad battery, replaced it, that one went dead. Took to shop, their diagnostic software said bad shifter. It...
10-25-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3,777
Views: 514,988
Posted By Steve B.

Lucky

Yesterday afternoon, my neighbor rings the doorbell, he’s got and found this young grey kitten, who promptly comes onto my porch. We take him as we’re the neighborhood “cat people”. He’s a young...
10-25-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 333
Posted By Steve B.

Assorted Coolmax skull caps in warm weather,...

Assorted Coolmax skull caps in warm weather, light to medium polypro caps in cold. I wish the Coolmax summerweight caps had been around 30 years go when I was spending my summers in Santa Fe, NM...
10-25-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Steve B.

A speed sensor of the type that connects to a GPS...

A speed sensor of the type that connects to a GPS computer or watch doesn’t use the GPS signal, it detects the earths magnetic field and can be more accurate, until you ride over a metal decked...
10-25-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 380
Posted By Steve B.

I’ll use anybody’s bag that is big enough to hold...

I’ll use anybody’s bag that is big enough to hold 2 tubes, a few CO2 plus inflator, a Topeak Alien tool or something similar, maybe a remove a tubeless plug if it’s my road bike. I usually remove...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Steve B.

Gravel bike is a narrower tire hard tail,...

Gravel bike is a narrower tire hard tail, lighter, with no front suspension and usually no need. Goes faster on easier dirt road and gravel trials. Drop bars make it more comfortable for longer...
10-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Steve B.

Find a local cycling club and ride in the groups....

Find a local cycling club and ride in the groups. Start with the slower folks and move up as you get used to riding in a group. Learn the protocols of group riding, taking pulls, pulling off,...
10-22-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,354
Posted By Steve B.

Got yelled at by some roadies on a bike path in...

Got yelled at by some roadies on a bike path in Conn. a few weeks ago. I was pulling 3 other riders, moved left to drift to the back, when 2 roadies going much faster than appropriate for a MUP...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,046
Posted By Steve B.

You don’t need a brake bleed every year. You...

You don’t need a brake bleed every year. You bleed when you start getting mushiness. My Speciallized with SLX is easily 5 years without doing anything, they work fine.
10-20-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 705
Posted By Steve B.

The band clamp should tighten sufficiently

The band clamp should tighten sufficiently
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By Steve B.

One risk is moving to a wider wheel set will have...

One risk is moving to a wider wheel set will have wider tires run a bit wider then spec, which could cause clearance issues. A modern Emonda SL7 from 2023 can run a 32mm tire with clearance. My...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 346
Posted By Steve B.

An important note for Lake sizing is to find...

An important note for Lake sizing is to find their sizing chart on the website and look at which shoes are actually wide. I mistakenly purchased the 303 winter boots, they were labeled as wide, but...
10-19-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 977
Posted By Steve B.

The place to go is a local bike shop that might...

The place to go is a local bike shop that might have the models you’ve researched. Test ride, have them help you determine what size fits. You are looking at what is know as a hybrid bike, which is...
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By Steve B.

When I had prostrate issues about 20 years ago,...

When I had prostrate issues about 20 years ago, it kept me off a diamond framed bike and I used a short wheel base recumbent for a few years. I mostly liked it, some disadvantage were it was a huge...
Forum: Touring
10-19-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 747
Posted By Steve B.

OCD is a serious understatement

OCD is a serious understatement
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Steve B.

Probably correct. I ride predominantly on flat...

Probably correct. I ride predominantly on flat Long Island where you spend very little time going down a hill, thus no need to be in the drops, unless there’s an unfortunate bad headwind and that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Steve B.

My Topstone with OEM wheels and 32mm Grand Prix4S...

My Topstone with OEM wheels and 32mm Grand Prix4S tires, is roughly 1/2 mph slower on similar rides than my Emonda, with lighter carbon wheels and GP5000 tires. I do notice the difference, but if...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Steve B.

If you spend a predominant amount of time in the...

If you spend a predominant amount of time in the drops, I could buy that argument, really marginal though. I doubt the majority of riders do that, most are on the top or on the shifters, so no...
10-18-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 699
Posted By Steve B.

If the motorist pauses, maybe sees you, then pass...

If the motorist pauses, maybe sees you, then pass on left. Or they start to swing left to back into the spot, wait. Essentially what you would do if you were in a car.
Forum: Commuting
10-17-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 346
Posted By Steve B.

Don’t know what kind of work you do, but I would...

Don’t know what kind of work you do, but I would not want to wear my SPD cycling shoes around at work all day. That would be really annoying. I used to leave shoes at work.

That said, Shimano...
10-14-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3,777
Views: 514,988
Posted By Steve B.

In our experience, they are similar to border...

In our experience, they are similar to border collies, in that they were bred to be working cats, chasing mice in a barn, etc…. Thus are serious cats for their younger adult years and it was a while...
10-12-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 883
Posted By Steve B.

The limiting factor for a wider tire on a Chinese...

The limiting factor for a wider tire on a Chinese carbon road bike I have is clearance at the chainstays at the bottom bracket. I’m good for a 25, no bigger.
Forum: Touring
10-12-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By Steve B.

Look up size limits for overhead baggage. If it...

Look up size limits for overhead baggage. If it sizes down to those measurements and inside a carrier, it might fit. What's your plan for the wheels ?
Forum: Touring
10-12-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By Steve B.

Way too big. Stuff that doesn't fit in an...

Way too big. Stuff that doesn't fit in an overhead bin they make you check at the door. For items checked this way they give you a receipt. You possibly will run into issues as it's a bike/sports...
Forum: Introductions
10-11-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By Steve B.

Hallo back. Welcome to BF. Wonderful country...

Hallo back. Welcome to BF. Wonderful country and people is Germany and I envy you being able to ride where bikes are more accepted than here in the U.S., where we are 2nd rate citizens. I commuted...
10-11-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 687
Posted By Steve B.

Nothing lost in plugging, it will reaches you how...

Nothing lost in plugging, it will reaches you how to. Agree in a replacement.
10-11-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,576
Posted By Steve B.

You folks have a lot of bikes. I’ve sold off or...

You folks have a lot of bikes. I’ve sold off or donated half my fleet as I really only need 5. No room in my basement for more, I think I have 6 right now until I sell my old rim brake road bike. I...
10-11-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3,777
Views: 514,988
Posted By Steve B.

Good name "Donut"

Good name "Donut"
10-10-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 783
Posted By Steve B.

Seems a clear case of failure to yield right of...

Seems a clear case of failure to yield right of way. Doubt the motorist will be charged.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 797
Posted By Steve B.

Not getting the need for a “sturdy winter rig”, ...

Not getting the need for a “sturdy winter rig”, ride my Emonda all winter. I’m not in northern Minnesota or Alaska and road conditions are not onerous here on Long Island.
10-09-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By Steve B.

The spec’s for the wheel should indicate 6 bolt...

The spec’s for the wheel should indicate 6 bolt or CenterLok. Thats a function of how the hub is built.
10-09-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By Steve B.

6 Bolt versus Shimano CenterLok. The Shimano...

6 Bolt versus Shimano CenterLok. The Shimano uses the tool that’s the same as the cassette lockring. CenterLok is possibly more popular on road disc wheels, 6 bolt is common on mt bike. Both work...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 512
Posted By Steve B.

I stopped buying PI when they went cheap in the...

I stopped buying PI when they went cheap in the shoulder straps on their bib, removing the edging, now it’s just flat lycra that bunches up. Crappy quality. I would recommend Assos, but you’re not...
10-08-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 543
Posted By Steve B.

Is this for on the bike while riding ?. I don’t...

Is this for on the bike while riding ?. I don’t carry anywhere near enough tools when I ride to need a bag that big. Topeak Alien tool, CO2 inflator and cartridges. Tubeless plug on my tubeless...
10-07-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,726
Posted By Steve B.

I was left many pegboard hangers, so after 15...

I was left many pegboard hangers, so after 15 years of living in the house finally got my crap together, cleaned out 6 or so tool boxes, discovered many duplicates and built the tool storage wall, it...
10-07-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,518
Posted By Steve B.

I suspect that any cop given the video is going...

I suspect that any cop given the video is going to see the car make and model as well as color and woild be able to track down the vehicle that rear ended you. OTOH, I recall a cyclist getting rear...
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