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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 25
Posted By PromptCritical

That would void the warranty, but, yes, of course...

That would void the warranty, but, yes, of course I tried that.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 25
Posted By PromptCritical

Lucky you! :) I did a little more sleuthing,...

Lucky you! :)

I did a little more sleuthing, and Garmin must know it has a problem as there is an exchange program.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=v573BMbvKV2V6GD8c8fUn7

Be careful...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 25
Posted By PromptCritical

Garmin Varia Reliability

I've had a Garmin Varia since May of this year and used it about 90 times.

In the past week or so, it hasn't charged properly, which I've realized is due to the micro USB charging port.

The...
Forum: Touring
09-20-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,300
Posted By PromptCritical

In my experience, a dedicated cycling computer...

In my experience, a dedicated cycling computer doesn't work as well as Ridewithgps, Google Maps and Apple Maps. One does have to be careful with these as sometimes they make "unproductive"...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,524
Posted By PromptCritical

I took one end of the strap off and leave that in...

I took one end of the strap off and leave that in my shorts. I did have one fall out of my shorts before I started doing that. Fortunately I found it!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-18-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 812
Posted By PromptCritical

https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/759413-t...

https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/759413-tandems-mt-ventoux.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 236
Posted By PromptCritical

Sounds to me like you are doing great! A...

Sounds to me like you are doing great! A 14-15mph average speed, 80rpm cadence, with a bpm around 140-150 and getting tired @ 45 minutes is pretty darn good shape. Plan for longer rides, adding...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-18-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 812
Posted By PromptCritical

Yep. When dating, any potential girlfriend got...

Yep. When dating, any potential girlfriend got two tests. A tandem ride and a motorcycle ride. The current girlfriend passed both tests with outstanding scores. She loves the tandem, and when on the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By PromptCritical

Great sources - thank you!

Great sources - thank you!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3,926
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 729,519
Posted By PromptCritical

Exactly. There is a Tuesday morning group ride...

Exactly. There is a Tuesday morning group ride around Fiesta Island here in San Diego, with an "A" and a "B" group. I've been trying to get in shape to ride with the B Group. I can hang with the B...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 551
Posted By PromptCritical

I've done all that stuff and contacted Wahoo and...

I've done all that stuff and contacted Wahoo and SRAM support.

Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Glad the actual bicycle works better than that........:mad:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By PromptCritical

I have a Magura HS-33 I’m looking to sell now...

I have a Magura HS-33 I’m looking to sell now that I’ve converted our tandem to a front disc brake if you are interested.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By PromptCritical

Could you post a picture? I'm using...

Could you post a picture?



I'm using the XT-8120 brakes as well and am very satisfied with them. We haven't ridden any significant downhills since I installed them, so hopefully no issues.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By PromptCritical

Getting half your bike back was such a great...

Getting half your bike back was such a great ending to a saga, and what a beautiful bike!

Which Shimano brake calipers did you use?

Also, what 650b tires are you using and what widths and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-16-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-15-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By PromptCritical

WTB: Campy 135 BCD Chainrings 44-46T

Anyone have Campy 135 BCD Chainrings 44, 45 and/or 46T? Doesn't necessarily have to be Campy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 886
Posted By PromptCritical

I need to get my eyes calibrated or use that tool...

I need to get my eyes calibrated or use that tool on the left (my set of sizing pieces stops at 8mm). I can't read the name on the tool. Can you tell me what it is and where you got it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 886
Posted By PromptCritical

In this brave new world of cycling where NOTHING...

In this brave new world of cycling where NOTHING is compatible, I like to have a spare in hand for unique items, rather than go through the clusterfarq of trying to find something that works AFTER I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 812
Posted By PromptCritical

https://www.precisiontandems.com/tandemcomuse.htm...

https://www.precisiontandems.com/tandemcomuse.htm

It works pretty well. It's not bluetooth, so we are wired together which is a minor bummer.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-15-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By PromptCritical

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/img_1737_4704d42ab4fd4bf3a8e8b94279beb44facbf9699.jpeg
Wheel Fanatyk Wheel Building Stand

Wheel Fanatyk's stand is a great piece of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,589
Posted By PromptCritical

New Roof Rack for Tandem

The new disc brake fork on our tandem had a thru axle, which wouldn’t work with our roof rack, so I bought a rack for a single that clamps the front wheel and modified it and the old rack to work...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 812
Posted By PromptCritical

That wouldn't hurt. When first starting out for...

That wouldn't hurt. When first starting out for real, I'd recommend doing it in a flat (or slightly downhill) parking lot or other place with no traffic or other hazards. Starting off from a stop on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 812
Posted By PromptCritical

Just don't take his advice on braking...

Just don't take his advice on braking technique......:(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8,567
Views: 1,139,928
Posted By PromptCritical

Building wheels for GF’s Colnago

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1737_d6207c2507adec88c7376fc0603f8bcd77a9fbb5.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,567
Views: 1,139,928
Posted By PromptCritical

Hopefully, you also heeded the plastic bag...

Hopefully, you also heeded the plastic bag warning......:lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 886
Posted By PromptCritical

I have and one is on the way. Silly me, I just...

I have and one is on the way. Silly me, I just thought I could measure the thing and buy one online from my favorite shop.



Yeah, and they don't have data on a lot of different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 886
Posted By PromptCritical

Oh, how I long for the glorious days of Campy NR...

Oh, how I long for the glorious days of Campy NR & SR.........
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 886
Posted By PromptCritical

Two are custom forks (the one production fork is...

Two are custom forks (the one production fork is waiting to be sold).

Silly me, I thought measuring them would be the simplest method.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,847
Posted By PromptCritical

Zion, the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon are all...

Zion, the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon are all close together 3-4 hours by car from Vegas and are spectacular. Likely snow on the ground that time of year.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 551
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, that works.

Yeah, that works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 886
Posted By PromptCritical

Sounds about right, but of the three through axle...

Sounds about right, but of the three through axle forks I have, none have such specifications. Ug. :bang:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-12-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 812
Posted By PromptCritical

I know a tandem team with a stoker that has a...

I know a tandem team with a stoker that has a different motivational technique. She would reach up and pull the back of his shorts down over the back of his seat. Supposedly worked great and didn’t...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 886
Posted By PromptCritical

Through Axle Size Methodology

I now have two bikes with through axles and am faced with the bewildering number of axles sizes.

Can someone tell me the methodology used in their measurements (e.g., where is the length measured...
Forum: Touring
09-12-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,161
Posted By PromptCritical

It's dying, but If you need it for the...

It's dying, but If you need it for the diameter......Tire selection isn't great. I had to put 26" wheels on my girlfriend's bike to get the standover height correct and the availability of rims and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 589
Posted By PromptCritical

That and the cages and bearings are easier to...

That and the cages and bearings are easier to find on the garage floor than individual ball bearings.......:roflmao2:
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 449
Posted By PromptCritical

What is “Gain Ratio”?

What is “Gain Ratio”?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,869
Posted By PromptCritical

Were these ever produced? I'b interested if they...

Were these ever produced? I'b interested if they are available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 589
Posted By PromptCritical

Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks.

Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 589
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks Andy. I figured that was probably the...

Thanks Andy.

I figured that was probably the answer, but there is so much knowledge on BF, I thought I’d ask.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 589
Posted By PromptCritical

Headset Ball Bearing Cage Source

Does anyone have a source for Campy NR/SR headset bearing cages?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 551
Posted By PromptCritical

Everything still pairs, but when the ride is...

Everything still pairs, but when the ride is over, the upload to Strava fails.

I just built up a Colnago for my girlfriend and her phone and the Garmin Connect app see the Garmin power pedals,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 551
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, I don't understand it either........ ...

Yeah, I don't understand it either........

But, nothing else was changed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8,567
Views: 1,139,928
Posted By PromptCritical

Replaced the carbon fiber fork with titanium on...

Replaced the carbon fiber fork with titanium on my Lynskey.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x1280/img_1710_b8857a57bf3166bd022014ce8cb76163b5602d7a.jpeg
Length from axle...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 835
Posted By PromptCritical

Congrats on the wieght loss! I bought a...

Congrats on the wieght loss!

I bought a GR300 Frame this summer and built it up from my parts stash and then upgraded most everything, naturally.

Sounds like you have the same leg/torso...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 551
Posted By PromptCritical

The Wahoo Bolt/Roam only uploads when the Wahoo...

The Wahoo Bolt/Roam only uploads when the Wahoo Element app is open and connected to the cycling computer, so it stands to reason the phone is part of the data transfer.

Also, this started...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By PromptCritical

Hope makes a ventilated 3.2mm disc, which might...

Hope makes a ventilated 3.2mm disc, which might help with your warping issue. https://www.hopetech.com/products/brakes/discs/vented-rotor/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3,410
Views: 484,657
Posted By PromptCritical

Took the Columbine out for a nice 30 mile ride...

Took the Columbine out for a nice 30 mile ride with tubulars for the first time. Very smooth ride, even on San Diego streets!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-07-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,359
Posted By PromptCritical

It was sold to me as a 2007, but is actually a...

It was sold to me as a 2007, but is actually a 2000 :mad:

Disc brake is a Santana option.

Just completed a 35 mile ride. shifted flawlessly!

I may add a SRAM front DR, but that would mean...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,271
Posted By PromptCritical

Contacting the SRAM help team by email may help....

Contacting the SRAM help team by email may help. I have found them very helpful if you give them detailed information. In your case they will want the serial number of each of the components. ...
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