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06-23-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
Posted By jadocs

You only need to zero offset your Assioma's on...

You only need to zero offset your Assioma's on initial install or if you remove them and reinstall them on another bike. The only thing you have to make sure you do on your computer is pair it and...
06-23-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,828
Posted By jadocs

I have the Lux, all I can say is there has to be...

I have the Lux, all I can say is there has to be something with the way you have it mounted. The inner ring needs to be tightened where it does not affect how the outer ring is suspended. This...
06-17-21, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,715
Posted By jadocs

Are we talking about stripping the head or the...

Are we talking about stripping the head or the threads? If the head, yeah then angle and proper tool bit play a role. If threads then we are talking about why it stripped at 5.3Nm torque.
06-17-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,715
Posted By jadocs

Torque wrench has to be out of whack or it was...

Torque wrench has to be out of whack or it was set incorrectly. 5.3 Nm is not a lot, on the other hand if the wrench was wrong it should have been easily felt if you were going too tight.
06-17-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 15,691
Posted By jadocs

Here’s mine. I just got some new Ti bottle cages...

Here’s mine. I just got some new Ti bottle cages that I like a lot.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-21, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By jadocs

I am running Shimano R8000 cassette with...

I am running Shimano R8000 cassette with Campagnolo Record 11. As stated above you can use Shimano for the Campagnolo 11 speed groups.
06-17-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,903
Posted By jadocs

Beautiful, that was my first bike in the exact...

Beautiful, that was my first bike in the exact same color. Would love to have come across that.
06-16-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,110
Posted By jadocs

I love what the Varia Radar does for my...

I love what the Varia Radar does for my situational awareness.
06-16-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,258
Posted By jadocs

I almost went with the fixit stix and squirt...

I almost went with the fixit stix and squirt myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 15,225
Posted By jadocs

Another thing that can help with problem tires is...

Another thing that can help with problem tires is double wrapping the tape. Start at one side of the valve hole, go around twice and end on the other side of the hole. This keeps it single ply around...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,166
Posted By jadocs

Wheels will make a big difference. I am using...

Wheels will make a big difference. I am using carbon wheels with Campagnolo Record 11 speed on a Columbus steel frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,166
Posted By jadocs

Love me some vintage frames with modern...

Love me some vintage frames with modern components. I agree with all above, I would spread it. I have a vintage bike that I upgraded with modern components that comes in just under 20lbs with pedals...
06-15-21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,258
Posted By jadocs

Yep, my pump is my backup/topping off. The Co2 is...

Yep, my pump is my backup/topping off. The Co2 is primary for purposes of time or in case tire needs a blast to seat the bead.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 15,225
Posted By jadocs

The thing you have to consider with compressors...

The thing you have to consider with compressors is it needs a high pressure blast with some tires vs. just having a constant flow at lower pressure or a slow build up of pressure. Removing the core...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 09:37 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 15,225
Posted By jadocs

Leyzene Pressure Overdrive Floor Pump hasn't...

Leyzene Pressure Overdrive Floor Pump hasn't failed me yet.
06-15-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,258
Posted By jadocs

What are you using for air?

What are you using for air?
06-15-21, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,981
Posted By jadocs

Yes lube will make a difference, specifically the...

Yes lube will make a difference, specifically the viscosity.

Chains will make different sounds on different cogs just due to the nature of link size and rotational circumference.
06-15-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 796
Posted By jadocs

That little "bead" just needs to be loosened. The...

That little "bead" just needs to be loosened. The valve is a "Presta" valve. Your pump is probably set for Schrader valves (much wider). Try reversing the pump head.
06-15-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,073
Posted By jadocs

Check the official Campagnolo YouTube Channel. If...

Check the official Campagnolo YouTube Channel. If I remember correctly they had a video doing repairs and such. Not sure if exactly what you are doing is there or not but worth a look.
06-15-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,258
Posted By jadocs

I like the way you think.:thumb: I do have a...

I like the way you think.:thumb:

I do have a question though, what is that thing next to the pliers covered with a piece of inner-tube??
06-14-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,931
Posted By jadocs

I would think that would stink after a few times.

I would think that would stink after a few times.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,018
Posted By jadocs

That group is unsafe and they sound like a bunch...

That group is unsafe and they sound like a bunch of d-bags to be honest. I would not ride with them again. It's usually a few people who set the tone for the group either intentionally or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 15,225
Posted By jadocs

Yeah not sure about squishing the tire and...

Yeah not sure about squishing the tire and such....but you'll get it figured out. It really is simple once you get it. If I lived near you I would help you out.
06-14-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,258
Posted By jadocs

Funny I come across this thread. I hate saddle...

Funny I come across this thread. I hate saddle bags and carry all my tools in my center pocket. I have been on a quest to find and put together something minimal that fit in my pocket but also be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 15,225
Posted By jadocs

Something is wrong either with the tires or the...

Something is wrong either with the tires or the process/technique you are utilizing.

Not sure what carefully rolling the bike is supposed to accomplish. You put the tire on the rim, apply sealant...
06-04-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,730
Posted By jadocs

Disregard my replies. I didn’t read thoroughly...

Disregard my replies. I didn’t read thoroughly and thought you wanted audio alerts. I missed the adjustment of audio.
06-04-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,208
Posted By jadocs

Just curious but why would you want to create a...

Just curious but why would you want to create a club just because there are a lot of people who show up for rides? When you start going down that path then you will have to deal with liability etc....
06-04-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,821
Posted By jadocs

You really ought to watch some YouTube reviews...

You really ought to watch some YouTube reviews instead of drawing conclusions from bits of information because that is not accurate at all.
06-04-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,182
Posted By jadocs

I think this is just a matter of the OP never...

I think this is just a matter of the OP never having it in the small/small until it was put there to take off the wheel. What we just found out is his chain is too long.
06-04-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,730
Posted By jadocs

We are talking past each other, I'm saying sound...

We are talking past each other, I'm saying sound works on my Bolt so it's not an issue with the computer per se, it's a setting that needs to be enabled.
06-04-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,918
Posted By jadocs

All I hear is your chain on the last video. There...

All I hear is your chain on the last video. There was a recent thread where someone wanted to know what the buzzing sound was when he was in the small cog. The chain links are a certain size and when...
06-04-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,127
Posted By jadocs

I don't think so. I think you unknowingly gave...

I don't think so. I think you unknowingly gave Strava access to your contacts when you signed up and created your account. Go into settings on Strava and see if it is enabled.
06-04-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,730
Posted By jadocs

You sure it's a Wahoo problem? I've used my Varia...

You sure it's a Wahoo problem? I've used my Varia with my Bolt and it's loud. It might be a setting you need to choose somewhere. I don't remember because the Bolt is not my primary computer.
06-04-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,949
Posted By jadocs

You don't need to be constrained to one spot on...

You don't need to be constrained to one spot on the saddle. You can slide yourself forward when you need to. If I'm not riding hard, I'll sit in one place but if I'm getting after it I'll slide...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,145
Posted By jadocs

I just picked one up too as a backup to my Co2...

I just picked one up too as a backup to my Co2 system. I've actually been re looking the tools I am carrying and wanted two things...The first that the tools were actually usable. In other words, I...
06-04-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,949
Posted By jadocs

Interesting thread, I will be watching this. I'm...

Interesting thread, I will be watching this. I'm no bike fitter but through my own trial and error I have found it to be a balance between center of gravity, how strong your pedal stroke is (ie...
06-03-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,182
Posted By jadocs

Tough to diagnose without seeing what is going...

Tough to diagnose without seeing what is going on.

For your awareness, the recommendation of the chain being in a certain gear (small/small) is simply reducing tension and creating enough slack...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By jadocs

What you are hearing is your chain. Think about...

What you are hearing is your chain. Think about size of each link on your chain. If it travels around a small/smaller cog it is going to be articulating more. On larger cogs it articulates much less...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,696
Posted By jadocs

I saw that...I would be kind of upset if I spent...

I saw that...I would be kind of upset if I spent all that money upgrading to a Roam with that muted color screen.
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By jadocs

I was thinking more along the lines of $400-$500....

I was thinking more along the lines of $400-$500. 1.5k-2k is madness.
05-24-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,344
Posted By jadocs

Cadence is not the only thing that needs to be...

Cadence is not the only thing that needs to be considered if we are talking about preventing knee pain. I don't think it's accurate to say high cadence is bad or causes more pain to the knee. It...
05-24-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,344
Posted By jadocs

If it were me I would just get a basic GPS based...

If it were me I would just get a basic GPS based computer and a wireless cadence sensor. Entry level computers are pretty reasonable, the Stages Dash L10 is like $75.
05-24-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By jadocs

After using the M50 for five months, I liked it...

After using the M50 for five months, I liked it so much I bought the L50 with the larger screen. I much prefer the Dash over the Wahoo...not because the Wahoo lacks in providing data, but because the...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 20,325
Posted By jadocs

Squirting anything on a waxed chain to "extend"...

Squirting anything on a waxed chain to "extend" between hot waxes will totally defeat the purpose of no grime/gunk. Might as well just use your favorite "lube" at that point. Having said that, if...
05-18-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By jadocs

I'm running 78 and 87 psi. My current rear tire...

I'm running 78 and 87 psi. My current rear tire has two patches on the inside. The trick is to make sure you clean and rough up the inside where the hole or small cut is, use rubber patches and...
05-17-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By jadocs

Patch it from the inside, don't leave a plug in....

Patch it from the inside, don't leave a plug in. Yes I have done it more than once.
05-17-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 15,951
Posted By jadocs

The problem is the logic behind modifying a non...

The problem is the logic behind modifying a non wear/disposable item (rim) over a wear/disposable item (tire). Conte 5000's are known to be tight on many rims to begin with. With respect to the OP,...
05-13-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,538
Posted By jadocs

I would do a neo-retro build for sure. I did just...

I would do a neo-retro build for sure. I did just that with Record 11 and carbon wheels on my Master.
04-29-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,231
Posted By jadocs

Mine is kept in the house.

Mine is kept in the house.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-21, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,229
Posted By jadocs

Which UST rims do you have? I have Ksyrium Pro...

Which UST rims do you have? I have Ksyrium Pro UST's and tape is not needed. If you do need tape 4mm wider than ID and doing a double wrap is what I do.
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