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Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,526
Posted By Jean_TX

I have 2 bikes: older one is a 1990 Klein...

I have 2 bikes: older one is a 1990 Klein Pinnacle mountain bike, newer one is a 2011 Specialized Ruby Elite road bike. I wouldn't trade them for anything newer!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,345
Posted By Jean_TX

Trimble bikes (...

Trimble bikes ( https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1280051-road-test-bike-review-1988-trimble-mountain-bike.html )

I got to test ride a mountain bike version way back when they first came...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By Jean_TX

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 616
Posted By Jean_TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm not...

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I'm not "all-knowing, but... It looks like that the braking surfaces on each wheelset have a groove. If that is true, I’d avoid both wheelsets. (An old Mavic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,909
Posted By Jean_TX

You've already gotten some great recommendations....

You've already gotten some great recommendations. I especially like Sheldon Brown's site and the Park Tool site. Also, Barnett's Bicycle Repair Manual used to be a major source of info. You can get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 905
Posted By Jean_TX

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The 165’s would have more effect than just 10mm :

Think about the circle that the pedal makes in one complete revolution – the circle for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 949
Posted By Jean_TX

I don’t know if I’m repeating what has already...

I don’t know if I’m repeating what has already been mentioned, but here are some articles about saddle positioning that you should read:

An article that debunks the “knee over pedal” rule -...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,290
Posted By Jean_TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You don't need...

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You don't need to get special insoles. I have the same foot problem and I use those little foam donuts that you can buy from any drug store. Correct placement on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,496
Posted By Jean_TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I tried umpteen...

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I tried umpteen different saddles before I found the Selle Italia Diva Gel. I like it so much that I stocked up on them. It is okay in a more upright position, and when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 883
Posted By Jean_TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1)...

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1) Reasonable tire pressure for your weight (Search for “Berto Tire Pressure Chart”)

2) Bigger tires (Try Conti 32’s)

3) Latex tubes

4) Thicker bar tape
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,996
Posted By Jean_TX

That page says "This tire pressure calculator...

That page says "This tire pressure calculator provides recommended tire pressure for Zipp wheels". So does that calculator apply if one is not using Zipp wheels (i.e. , not trying to go as fast as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,998
Posted By Jean_TX

That is possibly the best posting in this whole...

That is possibly the best posting in this whole thread. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,522
Posted By Jean_TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The steel bikes I’ve owned...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The steel bikes I’ve owned (a Raleigh mountain bike and a DiamondBack road bike) required multiple stems, bars, and seatposts to get relatively pain free, but they still were not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 03:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,320
Posted By Jean_TX

Thanks! I'm going to give this a try.

Thanks! I'm going to give this a try.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,320
Posted By Jean_TX

Thanks for replying 😊

Thanks for replying 😊
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,320
Posted By Jean_TX

Interesting option. I see that this tape is...

Interesting option. I see that this tape is "self-bonding". So if you were to remove the over-wrapped tape for some reason, would it damage the underlying (i.e., original) bar wrap?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By Jean_TX

I don't use any grease or oil on my cables....

I don't use any grease or oil on my cables. Instead, I spray the cable and the inside of the cable housing with silicone. The silicone doesn't attract dirt and the cables flow ever so smoothly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,781
Posted By Jean_TX

I've had the Specialized white bar tape on my...

I've had the Specialized white bar tape on my white-frame bike for over 10 years. The tape cleans up pretty well with alcohol.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,379
Posted By Jean_TX

In the past I've used either heat shrink tubing...

In the past I've used either heat shrink tubing or butt splice wire connectors. Either one should be available at any hardware store.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jean_TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yeah, about the name...

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Yeah, about the name of the company ... not so much funny as it is gross, kinda like "high school" humor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,057
Posted By Jean_TX

I once installed Conti Ride Tour tires on one of...

I once installed Conti Ride Tour tires on one of my road bikes. These tires turned my relatively smooth & efficient road bike into jarring, noisy, and harder to pedal bike. I suggest you avoid them...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,615
Posted By Jean_TX

Giant's US web site page regarding the hookless...

Giant's US web site page regarding the hookless issue:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/hookless-technology
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By Jean_TX

Undo the brake cable at the brake and see if that...

Undo the brake cable at the brake and see if that helps. If not, then you might have to fiddle with the reach adjustments for the shifter paddle and the brake lever:

The reach adjustments are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,140
Posted By Jean_TX

I don't think a wider tire and/or lower tire...

I don't think a wider tire and/or lower tire pressure are going to do too much to relieve hand pain.

Assuming that the bike fit is good (i.e., the saddle height and fore/aft position are such that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,094
Posted By Jean_TX

How sad! Hopefully someone will maintain the...

How sad! Hopefully someone will maintain the Sheldon Brown website. In a way, it seems like the end of an era - I remember interacting with Sheldon and Jobst on the rec.bicycles.tech newsgroup and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Posted By Jean_TX

First, clean/degrease the cable guide. Then...

First, clean/degrease the cable guide. Then rather than use chain lubricant or any type of oil, try using silicone spray - it will decrease the friction and it won't attract/hold dirt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,016
Posted By Jean_TX

I have the same problem with my old DiamondBack...

I have the same problem with my old DiamondBack steel frame bike, and my fix is the same as above. Easy to do, but it is annoying that the frame/dropouts were so poorly made.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,752
Posted By Jean_TX

I bought some downtube decals from Velocals for...

I bought some downtube decals from Velocals for my classic 1990 Klein Pinnacle. They are an exact match for the originals and they high quality. I had no problems dealing with Velocals.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 19,456
Posted By Jean_TX

My worst bike - Raleigh Seneca mountain bike...

My worst bike - Raleigh Seneca mountain bike (1985). The bike had steel bullmoose handlebars that transmitted so much buzzy vibration to my hands that they would become numb. Once the bars and were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,718
Posted By Jean_TX

Thank you for responding!

Thank you for responding!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,718
Posted By Jean_TX

Routing cable for SRAM Apex front derailleur

Does the cable for the SRAM Apex front derailleur

1) Get routed over the nub (see red arrow below), or

2) Between the nub and the bolt?
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-09-20, 04:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,515
Posted By Jean_TX

Thanks for the speedy reply! Jean

Thanks for the speedy reply!

Jean
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,515
Posted By Jean_TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A removable system...

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A removable system sounds interesting. What system do you have?

Jean
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-20, 05:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,021
Posted By Jean_TX

I have the Shimano RS81 C24 wheels. I got them to...

I have the Shimano RS81 C24 wheels. I got them to replace the stock Mavic CXP22’s on my 2011 Specialized Ruby Elite bike. I have never weighed either set, but manufacturer specs and web forum...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-20, 05:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,103
Posted By Jean_TX

In addition to the damage to the smallest cog,...

In addition to the damage to the smallest cog, the next smallest cog appears to be badly (ie, fatally) worn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,530
Posted By Jean_TX

Guy153 : Are you referring to the Trimble...

Guy153 : Are you referring to the Trimble mountain bike? It was kinda neat - rode one once.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,749
Posted By Jean_TX

I used to have some rims (Mavic CXP22) like that...

I used to have some rims (Mavic CXP22) like that on my bike. I also used to hear a scraping noise when braking, like the brakes were sanding the rims. I closely looked at the pads for any embedded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,125
Posted By Jean_TX

The graphic has me puzzled - it appears that the...

The graphic has me puzzled - it appears that the tire casing increases as the rim width increases. For example, look at two of the curves for 25mm GP4000 – the “100psi on Ardennes” (light blue...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,657
Posted By Jean_TX

For a really inexpensive alternative, go to a...

For a really inexpensive alternative, go to a drugstore or grocery store, check out the fingernail care section, and buy a fingernail manicure block which has 4 different levels of abrasive material....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By Jean_TX

"Unca Sam's" suggestion has merit. For years I...

"Unca Sam's" suggestion has merit. For years I had a problem with canti's screeching on my Klein. I tried various brands of brakes, various brands of pads, more toe-in, less toe-in, etc. The solution...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By Jean_TX

Perhaps the leak was caused by the rim - check...

Perhaps the leak was caused by the rim - check out https://www.velonews.com/2019/09/bikes-and-tech/technical-faq-a-tubeless-tire-blowout-in-the-pyrenees_500757
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,326
Posted By Jean_TX

You might have the cable tension too high. To...

You might have the cable tension too high. To test this, with the chain on the big ring push the shift lever a little bit (ie, first click), does the front derailleur move a little bit inward yet...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,145
Posted By Jean_TX

These Origin8 bars come close to your specs @...

These Origin8 bars come close to your specs @ reach = 70mm, drop = 120mm and are reasonably priced in the ~$40 range.
( Product Description ? Product Origin8...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-19, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By Jean_TX

Thanks for posting the informative snapshots!...

Thanks for posting the informative snapshots! They provide info I can use . (The tread on that "Competition Tire" is surprising.)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By Jean_TX

Thanks for your tire suggestions. The Specialized...

Thanks for your tire suggestions. The Specialized tires you mentioned look like good candidates for my use. My bike has very little rear tire clearance and the Conti tires would probably be too wide.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-19, 06:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By Jean_TX

Thanks for your suggestions. I just looked at the...

Thanks for your suggestions. I just looked at the tires you mentioned and they seem more rugged than what I'm looking for on my "fast" road bike, but they would be great for my "sorta" gravel bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-19, 06:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By Jean_TX

Thanks for replying to my request for "grippier"...

Thanks for replying to my request for "grippier" tire suggestions. I hadn't thought of the Vittoria tires, but after reading your posting I looked at their website and the tires are definite...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By Jean_TX

Looking for tires with really good cornering grip

My bike slid out while cornering on a really rough chip-seal road. The roads in my area are all coated with this despicable chip-seal, so I’m thinking about replacing my Conti 4000S tires with...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,221
Posted By Jean_TX

I too enjoy lighter wheels. I have two routes...

I too enjoy lighter wheels. I have two routes that I ride. Both routes have lots of stops/near-stops and one route has some significant hills. I ride with the intent of maintaining a certain overall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-19, 09:53 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 12,367
Posted By Jean_TX

I could never ride "no hands" on one of my road...

I could never ride "no hands" on one of my road bikes - it was way too twitchy. Then after reading Bontrager's article called "The Myth of K.O.P.S.", I moved the saddle back (and thus changed where...
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