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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 769
Posted By danallen

Carbon Fiber Handlebars

A few years ago, an aluminum handlebar on my road bike broke. The problem was massive galvanic reaction between the handlbar (aluminum) and brake clamps (steel), made worse by sweat. I have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

How do the flat pedals interfere with peddling in...

How do the flat pedals interfere with peddling in corners?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By danallen

Economical Shipping of Road Wheels (700c Bontrager)

I have two sets of wheels i don't need. I plan to sell them on ebay. Do you know how to get wheels shipped at the most economical price? I have seen huge ranges on the cost of shipping wheels, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By danallen

I got email with a tracking number indicating the...

I got email with a tracking number indicating the wheels will be delivered on February 6. I cancelled the dispute I opened with my bank. All's well that ends well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By danallen

I had not thought of that, but it's definitely a...

I had not thought of that, but it's definitely a smart idea. I put in a notice through my bank.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By danallen

Seeking Contact with Someone with BicycleWheelWarehouse

I cannot tell for sure they are not just taking my money with no intention to fill an order.

I ordered a wheelset from bicyclewheelwarehouse. They completed the order within hours and said they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 01:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,171
Posted By danallen

Wow, this discussion is amazingly detailed,...

Wow, this discussion is amazingly detailed, creative, and informed. Even the wackiness is well-reasoned. The sophistication you bring blows me away. Obviously, I am not worthy, but I do thank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,171
Posted By danallen

Increase Max Width of Front Tire

Is there a fork available for a 2008 Madone with width expanded, to allow 28mm or 32mm tires?

If the largest width in the rear is 25mm, would running 28mm in the front cause a big problem?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,153
Posted By danallen

Even though my IQ is much lower than average, and...

Even though my IQ is much lower than average, and immensely lower than yours, I have become aware of the principles spelled out in your post. I do not expect you or anyone else to find value from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,153
Posted By danallen

If you can find a way to try mounting Continental...

If you can find a way to try mounting Continental Grand Prix 4000 or 5000, or a Gatorskin, on a 700c wheel, you might get a firsr hand experience of the difficult to mount tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,153
Posted By danallen

I will take a shot at applying what you posted.

I will take a shot at applying what you posted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,153
Posted By danallen

Reliable Source for Low Cost TPU Inner Tubes

tpu tubes
I bought a set of 5 TPU inner tubes. I could not run any of them for more than 2 minutes before they would spring a hole. The holes were so small it ws almost inpossible to find the holes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,837
Posted By danallen

Thank you for the informative, thoughtful...

Thank you for the informative, thoughtful response.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,837
Posted By danallen

A few years ago,someone on this site posted his...

A few years ago,someone on this site posted his opinion that minor bends to deraillier hanger is so common that having a spare on hand is important. I have never replaced one or thought one might be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

[QUOTE=SurferRosa;23062479]You made no mention of...

[QUOTE=SurferRosa;23062479]You made no mention of that in the op. You made it sound like you were just trying to pull information to unload your own crappy wheels.[/:roflmao2:QUOTE]
The fact that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 02:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,837
Posted By danallen

If This Rear Deraillier Gets Bent, Can It Be Replaced

I just got this 2008 road bike. Looking at the rear deraillier hanger, it seems ok .

The problem i am wondering about is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

I was thinking of buying but I don't know if what...

I was thinking of buying but I don't know if what he is saying is trustworthy. His ad actually features the idea of running the rim with the cracks. Then his responses to me completely ignored that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

​​​​​​​Thank you. You seem to know a lot...

​​​​​​​Thank you.

You seem to know a lot about wheels. I love the stand the wheels are on in that picture. Your comments come across showing a lot of experience. I appreciate your explanation here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

Road Bike Wheen with Cracked Rims

Looking for information about the value of a wheel with a cracked rim. I have a wheel with cracks in it. I have kept it to use as a mold for making reflective stickers, but this ad I saw made me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By danallen

I am in shock. . Do all the notes posted so...

I am in shock.
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Do all the notes posted so far apply to CLINCHER tires?
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I don't know why I had such incorrect information. I had the impression from somewhere that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

The main risk I foresaw was its large perimeter...

The main risk I foresaw was its large perimeter making likely to scrap the road when peddling around a turn
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

Interesting comments. I am hung up on your crank...

Interesting comments. I am hung up on your crank arms. 150 mm sounds short. Do you have short legs. My legs are short and all my crank arms are around 172mm
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

I thought its been found that the foot clips do...

I thought its been found that the foot clips do not increase efficiency, contrary to what has been common belief.

In college, I had a road bike with cages wrapping my feet. I was sure I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

I have been wondering that risk. Has not come up...

I have been wondering that risk. Has not come up yet, but I can see that it could. I just stop peddling if skidding the pedal on the ground seem possible. I do not race, because risk of crashing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

Thank you for letting me know that certain clis...

Thank you for letting me know that certain clis do not hinder foot release.

The occasions where I use my feet usually is where a tire is sliding across the road, and the bike will go down if I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By danallen

Are All These Damaged Tires Really Beyond any Possible Repair?

These are all really nice tires that were damaged. I put them aside, thinking someday I would find a way to make them usable again. No I a thinking my hope was misguided. Here are picture of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

I like the flat pedals, with the screws stick-out...

I like the flat pedals, with the screws stick-out to keep my foot from slipping. I don't like any sort of clips or other kind of attaching foot to pedal, because sometimes I use my foot to avoid...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,148
Posted By danallen

Flat Paddle Pedals on a Road Bike

Is there any problem running a pedal like this one on a road bike?


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By danallen

Rear derailleur Hanger 2008 Madone 5.5

I found a listing for rear derailleur hanger for 2008 Madone 5.5. I am not much of an expert. Looks to me like replacing that hanger would require some tricky work with the carbon fiber frame. What...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,887
Posted By danallen

It was a hole in a tube that had not been...

It was a hole in a tube that had not been patched. It happened on two tubes in a row. I don't yet know the cause.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,887
Posted By danallen

I just got my first tpu inner tubes. Also got a...

I just got my first tpu inner tubes. Also got a patch kit. The patch kit says the glue needs to dry for 30 minutes. I don't know if overnight is better or there is something different about the...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-28-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By danallen

P&R Forum

I tried accessing the p&R forum for the first time and was bounced. Is that normal?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By danallen

I found the squeak. Loose left side bearing in...

I found the squeak. Loose left side bearing in bottom bracket. Weight on the pedal coasting going over bumps, even a slightly rough road, wiggles the bearing. Suppose to be press fit, but I wiped out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 659
Posted By danallen

Terminology for Bicycle Gears

I accidentally mention having a 14T cog on my bike. That caused someone to say "14T means you might have a free wheel and not a cassette", followed by "If your 14T is on a 5x5..." I could not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

I have never seen nor heard of a 2x5

I have never seen nor heard of a 2x5
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

What does it mean to convert to FG Fixed gear?

What does it mean to convert to FG Fixed gear?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

10-speed freehub, 2009 Ultegra, 6600 series

10-speed freehub, 2009 Ultegra, 6600 series
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

QUOTE=alcjphil;22672880]The smaller the cog, if...

QUOTE=alcjphil;22672880]The smaller the cog, if used most often, the faster it will wear out. If your 14 tooth cog is the smallest, you may be talking about a freewheel not a cassette. They are not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

Awesome find

Nice work finding those singleton gears. This is going to help me out, thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By danallen

Finding one of ten geears for a ten speed road bike

Are single cogs, such as 14 tooth Shimano road gear, generally findable, or do you have to buy a whole cassette. Only two of my gears are worn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-22, 03:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By danallen

All those are solid and I thought of none of...

All those are solid and I thought of none of reading to r posts. Super awesome.i am not worthy.

Now that you mention it, I can trade wheels with my son.

Regarding the hub she'll rubbing with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By danallen

Puzzler - Squeaks When Not Pedaling

I have seen this mentioned, but cannot find it now. I get a squeak that stops the moment I start peddling. Coasting, peddles not moving, I get a squeak. I guess it must be coming from the free hub,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,403
Posted By danallen

cyccommute wgscott The pride of riding on what...

cyccommute wgscott
The pride of riding on what I build figures high in my Book of Value
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,403
Posted By danallen

#cyccommute, since starting this thread I learned...

#cyccommute, since starting this thread I learned exactly what you said about wheels.

For building a whole bike, i really don't have first hand information. There is a youtube guy whose channel is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,059
Posted By danallen

What Is Dinging a Rim?

I just encountered the phrase, "Dinging a rim." Is it just another way "of damaging a rim"

Any information you can provide will be appreciated a lot. Thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,403
Posted By danallen

I finally got a look today at a decent lineup of...

I finally got a look today at a decent lineup of hubs and saw many priced over $700 I didn't know hubs could be that expensive


So I'm forgetting about building wheels for sale I'm nowhere near...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,403
Posted By danallen

Making New Wheels for Sale

I am curious about costs and prices for making and selling wheels. To just get an idea of this, here is the hypothetical:

One model front wheel
One model rear wheel
Need to buy the parts....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,733
Posted By danallen

There is a difference in sound, but the...

There is a difference in sound, but the difference seems consistent with one side being metal and the other carbon.

Removing paint does not weaken the part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,733
Posted By danallen

Thank you for taking time to respond. It is...

Thank you for taking time to respond.

It is the seam where the two parts meet. I am not certain there is a crack.

When I discovered the crack in the paint is over the seam, I got the idea the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-21, 03:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,733
Posted By danallen

Visible Crack in Fork

In this thread, I am presenting symptoms. I don't how to assess these symptoms. What say you?

Today, I discovered a cracks in both sides of the carbon fiber fork. The cracks are the same on...
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