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03-07-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,994
Posted By RGMN

I'm considering it to put on this: ...

I'm considering it to put on this:
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03-07-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 531
Posted By RGMN

Gear lubes with high or extreme pressure...

Gear lubes with high or extreme pressure additives are corrosive to yellow metals (brass, copper, bronze.) From what I've seen on Rohloff, Sturmey-Archer, and Alfina hubs is there is yellow metal in...
02-22-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,994
Posted By RGMN

I'm looking at building up a 1x road bike...

I'm looking at building up a 1x road bike (https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/frames/road-logic-disc-frameset) and had been looking at Ekar before they announced Ekar GT. Carbon Ekar for $1k would be...
02-20-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,994
Posted By RGMN

New Ekar GT Groupset

Campagnolo released a new Ekar GT groupset (https://www.campagnolo.com/us-en/ekar-gt/). More aluminum, less CF, and lower cost.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,483
Posted By RGMN

Another vote for the Bontrager Elite Recycled...

Another vote for the Bontrager Elite Recycled...
10-16-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,172
Posted By RGMN

After trying a bunch of different handlebar tapes...

After trying a bunch of different handlebar tapes after Fizik discontinued their Endurance Tacky I finally settled on Arundel Synthetic Gecko (https://www.arundelbike.com/product/synth-gecko/). Good...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By RGMN

Sizing chart from Ritchey...

Sizing chart from Ritchey https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/frames/road-logic-frameset.

FWIW I'm 5'10" and I've ridden both a 53cm and a 55cm Road Logic. I'm more comfortable on the 53 cm with a...
09-24-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,365
Posted By RGMN

Bike tire mounting fluid...

Bike tire mounting fluid (https://kis.rema-tiptop.net/catalog/RTT/CatalogArticlesList.aspx?LanguageID=EN&L=6&LL=&GLS0=1&GLS1=11&GLS2=2&GLS3=8&PLS0=6)
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08-26-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,679
Posted By RGMN

This post from gfk_velo goes over a number of the...

This post from gfk_velo goes over a number of the causes of shifting issues: https://www.bikeforums.net/21977917-post10.html

FWIW check that your cassette lockring is properly torqued down. I've...
07-06-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By RGMN

Is your cassette properly torqued to 40Nm? A...

Is your cassette properly torqued to 40Nm? A loose cassette (i.e. not torqued to spec) can cause problems like this, particularly in the loose cogs.
06-03-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,337
Posted By RGMN

It's a 2 piece snap ring. The upper portion...

It's a 2 piece snap ring. The upper portion comes off by popping the "ears" towards the thread on the upper pivot bolt, then you can pull the lower portion out.

Is the upper pivot sticking? Some...
05-22-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By RGMN

I have mechanical 12 speed Chorus on a couple of...

I have mechanical 12 speed Chorus on a couple of bikes. It shifts flawlessly with either the C12 or KMC chain. If the shifting seems to vary depending on if you are shifting down or up the cassette...
05-22-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,861
Posted By RGMN

EASY FIT 50ML | 3700 (schwalbetires.com)...

EASY FIT 50ML | 3700 (schwalbetires.com) (https://www.schwalbetires.com/EASY-FIT-50ML-3700)
04-26-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,206
Posted By RGMN

Have you checked the alignment with the wheel...

Have you checked the alignment with the wheel installed? As you tighten the wheel you might be able to see how the wheel is pulling the frame out of alignment.
02-18-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By RGMN

Eric Norris shutdown campyonly years ago. I'm...

Eric Norris shutdown campyonly years ago. I'm surprised he has left it up.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By RGMN

Follow up on this - this winter I noticed my...

Follow up on this - this winter I noticed my rollers seemed much harder to ride, and the flywheel didn't seem to provide much momentum. Finally one workout the rollers started to squeal. Started...
12-23-22, 10:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,160
Posted By RGMN

And another customizable option: Lezyne Storage...

And another customizable option: Lezyne Storage Drive (https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/bicycle-multi-tools/products/1-mt-stdr-v104t5). Just get the bits you need to fit your bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,367
Posted By RGMN

I had the same reaction. I had just come in from...

I had the same reaction. I had just come in from clearing the snow on the driveway thinking it's nice right now I should go skiing before the wind kicks in. It's -11°F/-23°C right now.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,367
Posted By RGMN

As strange as it sounds if your glasses are...

As strange as it sounds if your glasses are fogging when it is mildly- to moderately-cold you may be overdressed. It's not your breath, your face behind the goggles is sweating enough for it to...
12-18-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By RGMN

Grand Performance (https://www.gpbicycles.com/)...

Grand Performance (https://www.gpbicycles.com/) in St. Paul if you want to high-end bikes (Bianchi, Wilier, Colnago, Moots, Kona and the occasional Ritchey.) And if you want to see where Steve Hed...
12-13-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By RGMN

Like the others have said that looks correct. I...

Like the others have said that looks correct. I will add that you must have the lock ring torqued properly. If it is too loose you will have some very strange shifting issues - it will work fine...
12-08-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 13,765
Posted By RGMN

If you have cardiac or respiratory issues and are...

If you have cardiac or respiratory issues and are using internet articles for exercise advice you are receiving inadequate medical care. If your care providers haven't given you an okay to exercise...
12-02-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By RGMN

Every time I've run into this I've found the...

Every time I've run into this I've found the shift cable is too tight. Loosen the cable slightly and the lever clicks in.
11-29-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,600
Posted By RGMN

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Fast skis, fresh snow, fresh corduroy, nice weather. Things don't get much better.
11-16-22, 10:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,236
Posted By RGMN

Unless you sized your cycling shoes for thicker...

Unless you sized your cycling shoes for thicker socks all they will do is make your feet colder. You would be better off with the thin wool socks and insulated shoe covers...
11-03-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By RGMN

I've seen this on sleeved and pinned rims, but I...

I've seen this on sleeved and pinned rims, but I believe Open Pros are welded. Are all the spokes still tight when the tire and tube are installed and inflated?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,213
Posted By RGMN

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My Ritchey Logic RB is my favorite bike. 18.5 lbs ready to ride, and can...
10-29-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,600
Posted By RGMN

Once ski season starts I'm done with the...

Once ski season starts I'm done with the off-season bike training.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,696
Posted By RGMN

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,902
Posted By RGMN

Love the older Ritchey paint jobs. And the bottle...

Love the older Ritchey paint jobs. And the bottle cages. The one thing I really miss on my Logic 2.0 is its classic paint job. The RB is a bit better bike but the 2.0 had a MUCH nicer paint and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,721
Posted By RGMN

Erik's is a a big bike shop chain, one of the...

Erik's is a a big bike shop chain, one of the largest in the upper Midwest with 30 or so stores. But I've found that their stores vary considerably in quality of mechanics and sales people. Most...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By RGMN

I had the same thing happen to a GP5000 on it's...

I had the same thing happen to a GP5000 on it's first ride. Less than 25 miles on the tire and it was trashed. This was an expensive flat, trashed the tire and a Tubolito tube I had installed at the...
08-07-22, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By RGMN

Drift Ghost XL Pro...

Drift Ghost XL Pro (https://us.driftinnovation.com/collections/cameras-new/products/ghost-xl-pro) are popular for helmet mounting
08-07-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,175
Posted By RGMN

Handlebars are overrated. I got rid of mine and...

Handlebars are overrated. I got rid of mine and enjoy the weight savings.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 04:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,950
Posted By RGMN

Have you looked at Bont Cycling shoes...

Have you looked at Bont Cycling shoes (https://bontcycling.com/)? I know they make double wide shoes in some of their models. I’m riding their Vaypor G shoe and it is the best fitting shoe I’ve ever...
08-04-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 598
Posted By RGMN

I've used a 4th hand brake tool...

I've used a 4th hand brake tool (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/cable-stretcher-bt-2?category=Brakes) to hold some tension on the cable while tightening the pinch bolt.
08-04-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By RGMN

Yes & yes. The upper and lower are different,...

Yes & yes. The upper and lower are different, and the lower is directional. It should be marked on the wheel next to the hub.
07-28-22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,583
Posted By RGMN

I used those same mounts to attach grab bars in...

I used those same mounts to attach grab bars in my parents' house. They held me pulling on the bar, 20 lbs of bike wouldn't even be noticed.
07-27-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By RGMN

If you can't take your hands off the bars try...

If you can't take your hands off the bars try changing hand positions and see if it changes.
07-27-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By RGMN

For creaking that starts after a little riding...

For creaking that starts after a little riding look at the rider contact points that could absorb moisture from sweating.

Does the creaking stop if you pedal out of the saddle? If it does check...
07-16-22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 930
Posted By RGMN

You got the wrong tool - Draper's website shows...

You got the wrong tool - Draper's website shows this one measures clockwise only. You need one that works in both directions.
07-16-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 681
Posted By RGMN

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07-15-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 681
Posted By RGMN

I remember that promo but I thought it was for...

I remember that promo but I thought it was for Dri-Slide Bike-Aid.
07-15-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 850
Posted By RGMN

Light bike cleaning: Meguiar's Last Touch Spray...

Light bike cleaning: Meguiar's Last Touch Spray Detailer (https://www.meguiars.com/professional/products/meguiars-last-touch-spray-detailer-ready-use-pro-grade-detailing-spray)
Normal...
07-12-22, 12:16 PM
07-08-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 902
Posted By RGMN

May I suggest looking at this: Cantilever Smooth...

May I suggest looking at this: Cantilever Smooth Post Brake Service | Park Tool (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/cantilever-smooth-post-brake-service)
07-06-22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 806
Posted By RGMN

If you can find an old Park BT-4 these work to...

If you can find an old Park BT-4 these work to hold the brakes shut.
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I've used a...
07-03-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 448
Posted By RGMN

I have a CDI Torque screwdriver...

I have a CDI Torque screwdriver (https://www.amazon.com/Products-TorqControl-TLA28NM-Screwdriver-Magnetic/dp/B01DIRD5CG) that I like better than the individual torque keys. And it is less $ too,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 568,978
Posted By RGMN

Ritchey Carbon Streem....

Ritchey Carbon Streem. (https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/handlebars/wcs-carbon-streem-di2-handlebar) They look a bit funny with the new bartape I put on - I couldn’t get it to lie flat without a huge...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-22, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 568,978
Posted By RGMN

Ritchey Road Logic RB. 2015+ Chorus 11 with a...

Ritchey Road Logic RB. 2015+ Chorus 11 with a pre-2015 Record 11 chainset. Love the HED Belgium R rims but they make for a heavy set of wheels. With my Shamals the RB it right around 17.25 lbs, but...
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