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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-21, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By Captain_Canada

UPDATE: it was the freehub/servicing it got rid...

UPDATE: it was the freehub/servicing it got rid of the creak. About 500 miles ago the freehub was spinning backwards and forwards due to too much grease packed in by the factory. My bike shop had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By Captain_Canada

Andrew R Stewart it is all the same noise. It...

Andrew R Stewart it is all the same noise. It coincides with pedaling, does not do it every time but when it starts on a climb it keeps going. It sounds like something is moving or rubbing-kind of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By Captain_Canada

Hi Bodgeitbob can you explain what you mean by...

Hi Bodgeitbob can you explain what you mean by chain/cassette tension? Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By Captain_Canada

Stubborn Creak-Help!

Hello!

I've got a creak that's driving me nuts on my 2021 Giant TCR with Ultegra (latest version).It sounds like it is coming from the cassette and creaks on both L and R strokes of the pedals.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Captain_Canada

Update for closure: I got a new cap and bolt for...

Update for closure: I got a new cap and bolt for $8 from my bike shop. The mechanic showed me how tight the cap/bolt should be, and it was tighter than I thought fingertight was. Nothing was missing...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Captain_Canada

Beware the Baby Bike Bolt Bandit :eek: I'm...

Beware the Baby Bike Bolt Bandit :eek:

I'm sure it was on there when I loaded it on the bike rack. I drove 400 miles though and it must have worked itself loose. Thankfully looks like a cheap fix!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Captain_Canada

Headset cap and bolt disappeared while on bike rack

Hi! had a bizarre experience for my Giant TCR headset cap/bolt. Somehow the headset bolt and cap worked their way off and fell off during a trip on my car bike rack (kuat).

Has anyone had this...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-20, 07:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,191
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thanks for the response! The junction box is in...

Thanks for the response! The junction box is in the bar end. The bike shop could not get a hold of the normal handlebars that this bike comes with (Giant TCR) so they used a Zipp aluminum bar. There...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,191
Posted By Captain_Canada

Di2 Wire tight across handlebars

Hi! I just got a new bike with Ultegra Di2. There's not much slack at all in the wire that runs from one hood to the other on the handlebars. Sliding a garmin mount under that wire makes the fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-20, 05:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,018
Posted By Captain_Canada

Flats for tubeless hookless-can a tube be pumped up with a mini pump?

Hi! Question for those that use tubeless:

I've been watching some videos on setting up road tubeless and it looks like a special pump/sudden burst of air is needed to get the sides of the tires to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 275
Posted By Captain_Canada

Right crank stroke making crunchy ratchety sound when in hardest gear

Hi! I'm hoping to get some help diagnosing an issue:

I'm getting a crunchy ratchety sound on my right (drive side) pedal stroke but not the left. It is very loud when in my hardest gear (big...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,042
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thanks for this. My CAAD10 does have a 25mm...

Thanks for this. My CAAD10 does have a 25mm headset cap. So there is 50mm between the frame and stem (25mm headset cap plus 25mm spacers). So given this, assuming the defy has a smaller headset cap,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,042
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thank you for all the responses! From a...

Thank you for all the responses!

From a stack and reach perspective:

1. The stack on the defy is 21mm higher than my CAAD10
2. The reach on the defy is 9 mm less than my CAAD10

I measured...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,042
Posted By Captain_Canada

New bike: should I switch to an endurance geometry?

Hi! I'm looking to get a new bike as soon as I can buy one. I think I want either a 2021 Giant Defy or 2021 Giant TCR. I'm hoping others who have been in my situation or just know a lot about bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,313
Posted By Captain_Canada

DI2 junction box Under the Stem vs bar end

Is one better than the other? I don't really like the looks of the under the stem box/rubber band.

Also, with the bar end box available, why do some manufacturers go through the trouble of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,163
Posted By Captain_Canada

^^this is good to know. I had thought that an...

^^this is good to know. I had thought that an endurance type frame would make more sense, since I have the stem almost at the top of the steerer tube (fitter just put one little spacer above the stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,278
Posted By Captain_Canada

Is 12 speed Shimano imminent?

TL/DR: want new bike, don't want to miss a big change like new gearing

I bought my 10 speed bike right before everything switched to 11 speed (2014, 105 components). I'd be bummed if I missed it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,163
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thanks for the replies! Inseam is 33-34 ...

Thanks for the replies!

Inseam is 33-34

My 58cm CAAD10 has all but one spacer underneath the stem (about an inch of spacers) so while it's a race frame I have it set up somewhat upright...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 04:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,163
Posted By Captain_Canada

Do Trek bikes run small? Comparing their size chart to others'

Hi! I'm looking at Trek's size chart and it looks like Trek reccommends about a size bigger for given height/weight than what I'd expect. 58cm for someone 5'10.9-6'0.8 and 60 cm for someone...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,791
Posted By Captain_Canada

I'm goofy footed and right pedal forward (I guess...

I'm goofy footed and right pedal forward (I guess also goofy biked). I've been trying to go switch this week more on the bike (thus the post). Glad I'm not alone! It feels like adding some symmetry...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,791
Posted By Captain_Canada

Do you favor one foot forward for descending?

Taking cornering out of the equation, do you have a "stance" when descending long straight descents? When you're going too fast to pedal (for me, around 35 mph).

I noticed I default my right foot...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,022,028
Posted By Captain_Canada

Any recent Lynskey experiences? I'm looking at...

Any recent Lynskey experiences? I'm looking at the R270 disc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-19, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By Captain_Canada

I had this and my right shoe heel was hittting...

I had this and my right shoe heel was hittting the excess cable on my rear derailleur- could that be it ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-19, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,846
Posted By Captain_Canada

Update: I did it and I like it. The 12-30...

Update: I did it and I like it. The 12-30 cassette works perfectly with my RD-5701. I've put about 200 miles on the bike in hilly conditions. On downhills I miss the 11 tooth but I'm finding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-19, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,846
Posted By Captain_Canada

Nice, thanks Bill Kapaun!

Nice, thanks Bill Kapaun!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,846
Posted By Captain_Canada

Looks like it's RD-5701.

Looks like it's RD-5701.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,846
Posted By Captain_Canada

Hi sdmc530, thanks for the reply. I'm not sure...

Hi sdmc530, thanks for the reply. I'm not sure on derailleur cage length-how would I check this?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,846
Posted By Captain_Canada

Can I fit a 12/30 rear cassette with shimano 105 5700?

Hi, I'm running 10 speed Shimano 105 5700. Right now I have an 11/28 and am thinking of ordering a 12/30. Will it fit with my rear derailleur cage? This is for a 2014 Caad10 105. Front Chainrings...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,859
Posted By Captain_Canada

Hi, I'm kinda confused. I was thinking of...

Hi, I'm kinda confused. I was thinking of switching out my cantilever brakes for V brakes on my surly long haul trucker (bar end shifters/cane creek scr-5 brake levers). Can I not just swap one for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,760
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thank you for all the replies. I'm going to...

Thank you for all the replies. I'm going to stick with my 105 10 speed for now, and order a new cassette, thanks for talking some sense into me. I love my CAAD10, have been riding it 4 years, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,760
Posted By Captain_Canada

Hi Sy Reene and Racing Dan, for your last 2...

Hi Sy Reene and Racing Dan, for your last 2 posts, are you referring to the benefit of 52/36 and 11/32? Slightly easier easy gear, slightly faster hard gear? Or 50/34 and 11/32 and having one extra...
Forum: Southern California
07-04-18, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By Captain_Canada

Ride Reccs out of Carpinteria

Hi, I'm going to be in Santa Barbara (Carpinteria) next week with my bike! Any route suggestions? I prefer hills and nice views!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,760
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thanks for the replies Iride and Wipekitty. ...

Thanks for the replies Iride and Wipekitty.

Additional (probably obvious question): If I add 2 teeth to the smaller big ring, and then subtract 2 teeth from the biggest cog in the cassette, should...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,760
Posted By Captain_Canada

Gear Ratio Question for 11 speed upgrade

Good morning!

I'm currently running 10 speed 105 on my 2014 CAAD10: 50/34 chainring and 11/28 cassette. I'm in the SF bay area and "need" the easiest gear on my current setup(based on my fitness...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,967
Posted By Captain_Canada

Confused by Drop Handlebar Shape: Older Surly Long Haul Trucker

Hi all, hoping for some help on bike setup.

I recently bought a Surly Long Haul Trucker secondhand and the handlebars have me sort of scratching my head. This is going to be my work commuter. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-17, 07:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,336
Posted By Captain_Canada

LOL my stem looks just like Lance's, not worried...

LOL my stem looks just like Lance's, not worried any more, thanks!:roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,336
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thank you so much for the replies. It sounds...

Thank you so much for the replies. It sounds like my bike is fine just as-is. It really has been a great bike for me and I'm going to save my money.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-17, 06:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,336
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thanks fa63, the stem is not pointed upwards. ...

Thanks fa63, the stem is not pointed upwards. Maybe I shouldn't try to fix what isn't broke, but just wondering if it is preferred to ride an endurance type bike without spacers, or an aggressive...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-17, 06:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,336
Posted By Captain_Canada

I have an Inch of Spacers-Frame too Aggressive?

Hi, I'm on a CAAD10 that has been professionally fitted to me and have been riding it for 3 years, 2000 miles a year. The frame size is correct etc (me=6'1, frame=58). I'm in good shape but not the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-17, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Captain_Canada

It seems I can't touch cables of any kind without...

It seems I can't touch cables of any kind without fraying them. I have little metal strands poking out now like tiny hairs from the old cable. Is there a trick to this? Frustrated and discouraged....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-17, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thanks Wipekitty, I'll give it a shot. It's...

Thanks Wipekitty, I'll give it a shot.

It's a CAAD10 and this version has the shifter cables external to the frame (brakes are internal though). Trying to avoid the walk of shame to the bike shop...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-17, 04:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Captain_Canada

I'm not very mechanically inclined and don't want...

I'm not very mechanically inclined and don't want to make it worse. I would really like to learn though-I'll probably give it a shot.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Captain_Canada

Hi, correct, the chain often goes over the front...

Hi, correct, the chain often goes over the front ring when shifting into the big ring. I haven't changed my cables ever (6000 miles approx on them with lots of shifting-SF bay area riding). Maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-17, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Captain_Canada

Thanks Campag4life, I will attempt to adjust. I...

Thanks Campag4life, I will attempt to adjust. I haven't moved it since I got it, and the shifting used to be crisp-is slippage a common issue?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-17, 05:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Captain_Canada

Harsh shifting going from little to big Ring

Any tips on this? It happens when I'm shifting from the little to big ring on the front derailleur. The chain comes off (over the front ring) or has trouble finding the front ring. I had 2 bike...
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