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Forum: Introductions
05-19-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 123
Posted By Steve B.

Will the new components improve the speed and...

Will the new components improve the speed and smoothness on flats and climbs?

No. a new cassette and chain, yes and maybe new shift cables if it’s been a year of two. But new derailers won’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By Steve B.

This is exactly correct with my experience. I...

This is exactly correct with my experience. I have an older set of Conti GP4S tires 28mm, non-tubeless, on my gravel bike road wheels. The wheels are WTB i23, so 23 mm wide. The tires measure at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By Steve B.

I mounted Conti GP 5000 S TR sized 28MM to my...

I mounted Conti GP 5000 S TR sized 28MM to my Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 rims. When installed with tubes, they were exactly 28mm. When installed tubeless they are 30 mm, both times at 70-80 psi
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-19-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By Steve B.

My riding buddies can hear the alert tones...

My riding buddies can hear the alert tones generated on the 1040. I can't so just turned it off.

And no escaping that Garmin cannot write a manual. The 1040 is horrible, the Instinct watch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 507
Posted By Steve B.

The real measure of how good a ride the mt. bike...

The real measure of how good a ride the mt. bike provides is when it is ridden on terrain it is designed for, off road, single track, etc.... It's likely going to suck on asphalt. So don't ride it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,242
Posted By Steve B.

Well you have described the issue with a no name...

Well you have described the issue with a no name Chinese frame. You have no idea what thought process, if any, was put into the frame design. For all I know these were frames built for the lower...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 596
Posted By Steve B.

Is the bar set much lower than the saddle ?. ...

Is the bar set much lower than the saddle ?. That will push you forward. My “go fast” bike has the bar about 1-1/2 inch lower than the seat. My tourer and gravel has the bar level with the seat,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 273
Posted By Steve B.

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless...

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless hex head screws at my local Ace hardware.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,242
Posted By Steve B.

I did that 9 years ago. I put 8,500 miles on a...

I did that 9 years ago. I put 8,500 miles on a Flyxii frame that cost $358 shipped. It rode very well, was not a light frame, over 1700 or so. When I opted to trade up to an Emonda, I found a bike...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 596
Posted By Steve B.

Seat angle might be nose down, throwing upper...

Seat angle might be nose down, throwing upper body onto the bar. Level the seat ?
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 557
Posted By Steve B.

6 mile rides does not translate into 80-100 miles...

6 mile rides does not translate into 80-100 miles with a loaded bike. I would be aiming for 35-45 miles. My training rides would be 15-20 minimum 2-3 days per week, with at least one 35-40 mile...
Forum: Triathlon
05-17-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 794
Posted By Steve B.

What a lot of the competitive athletes do with...

What a lot of the competitive athletes do with their clipless shoes, is leave them mounted on the pedal in the transition area. When they come off the swim, they change into whatever bike clothing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By Steve B.

First ride today with the Varia 715. It’s as...

First ride today with the Varia 715. It’s as described, a game changer for situational awareness. I suspect my 1040 audible alerts are too faint for my deaf ears, I could hear the audible on my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By Steve B.

Curious how your local shop has them ?, I thought...

Curious how your local shop has them ?, I thought they are house brand at REI and only sold thru REI ?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 573
Posted By Steve B.

They can be badly designed. The bollards on a...

They can be badly designed. The bollards on a path in Eisenhower County Park, in Hempstead, NY, were originally about 4” wide and painted the same color yellow as the lane divider paint on the trail...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,242
Posted By Steve B.

Came close to buying, it’s a well equipped bike...

Came close to buying, it’s a well equipped bike for the price. Specialized had it on their website for $3999 and I thought that was a good deal, it listed for $4200. It’s a grand for a good set of...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 794
Posted By Steve B.

From what I remember, yes. I recall shorties,...

From what I remember, yes. I recall shorties, that had no arms and were cut off at above the knee, or full suits for colder conditions. These were all designed for swimming, not surfing or kayaking,
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 435
Posted By Steve B.

Dunno, my so- called cross country mt bike, which...

Dunno, my so- called cross country mt bike, which Specialized calls a “down country” bike, has a flat bar and a 1X shifting system. My Topstone has a an adventure type drop bar and a 2X shifting...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 794
Posted By Steve B.

Thanks for the follow up. I think the bike will...

Thanks for the follow up. I think the bike will be just fine. You can always do simple mods. like a clip-on aero bar. Clipless pedals are always a good add, check out shoes at a local bike shop, best...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 311
Posted By Steve B.

Why the Domane ?. It’s their endurance bike, has...

Why the Domane ?. It’s their endurance bike, has the IsoSpeed shock absorbing system. Do you need that for club rides ?. I recently purchased an Emonda, it’s by far the most comfortable bike I’ve...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By Steve B.

I think we are missing the point of the very...

I think we are missing the point of the very basic function, with an assumption that ALL cars coming up behind you are a danger to you potentially and that the radar at minimum warns you that there’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 355
Posted By Steve B.

Assuming a GripShift system on a flat bar bike of...

Assuming a GripShift system on a flat bar bike of some sort ?. The answer is No. The shifter is either pulling or releasing cable, a set amount according to how much is needed to get the derailer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,115
Posted By Steve B.

I am reasonably certain that had I run the tube...

I am reasonably certain that had I run the tube thru a bucket of water with no apparent leaking bubbles, I will have tossed the tube and spent the awful amount of $7 for a new one,
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,300
Posted By Steve B.

The member 20% usually excludes Garmin in my...

The member 20% usually excludes Garmin in my experience. I am in the market for a Varia unit (the 715). I can get 10% off at my LBS and know not to bother waiting for the REI sale as they very rarely...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By Steve B.

UPS does the same

UPS does the same
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,557
Posted By Steve B.

At lower pressures on a tubed tire, more likely...

At lower pressures on a tubed tire, more likely to pinch flat. Thus you need to run higher psi. With tubeless road, same thing as with a mt bike tire, no tube to pinch, thus lower psi is...
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,300
Posted By Steve B.

Got the flyer. I am in the market for a Varia...

Got the flyer. I am in the market for a Varia unit, but REI almost never discounts electronics like Garmin stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,557
Posted By Steve B.

IMO, road tubeless is not as great as often...

IMO, road tubeless is not as great as often reported, not as easy as often suggested. But still an overall improvement.

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Tend to agree with this. One thing forgotten is that with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,557
Posted By Steve B.

This pretty much describes my method for the...

This pretty much describes my method for the seasonal clean out and replacement of sealant in my mt bike tubeless tires. Works a charm usually,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 512
Posted By Steve B.

You are of course using the GP 5000 S TR tubeless...

You are of course using the GP 5000 S TR tubeless version ?. They also make a regular 5000 that is a clincher/ non tubeless tire,
Forum: Recumbent
05-12-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By Steve B.

Used to ride a Vision, would never ride with...

Used to ride a Vision, would never ride with anything other then a clip in pedal. I tried ratraps, too chancy to have a foot come out and hit the pavement. SPD was the pedal of choice,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 391
Posted By Steve B.

That was my thought. Why bother for a millimeter...

That was my thought. Why bother for a millimeter or two.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 938
Posted By Steve B.

My question was if OP wanted something like...

My question was if OP wanted something like brake/shifters, why not just run indexed brake shifters ?. Why use friction at all. Get a matchup set of F and R derailers and just use an indexed system.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 938
Posted By Steve B.

Why run as friction ?. Just find some e-bay 8-9...

Why run as friction ?. Just find some e-bay 8-9 spd or something and use indexed with brifters ?

And to answer, I am pretty sure all brake shifter units were indexed. Shimano STI is plus 30 years...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By Steve B.

No, it just throws more upper body weight onto...

No, it just throws more upper body weight onto the h-bar. I keep my saddle dead level.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,360
Posted By Steve B.

All true I might be buying a Varia early...

All true

I might be buying a Varia early next week, when I do I’ll find out how and if it interfaces with a Garmin watch
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,360
Posted By Steve B.

I ride while wearing an Instinct 2 Solar. I use...

I ride while wearing an Instinct 2 Solar. I use the watch for kayaking and swimming. The watch noticeably vibrates with assorted warnings like texts or emails received on my phone. I wonder if a...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 600
Posted By Steve B.

There’s no such thing as all the bad news about...

There’s no such thing as all the bad news about carbon forks. They are used on a million bikes with no issues. Touring bikes with steel frames are likely to see steel forks because they are easy to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 547
Posted By Steve B.

The Garmin Explore 2 is the less expensive of the...

The Garmin Explore 2 is the less expensive of the large screen Garmin cycling computers. Does not provide for the training and performance functions of the more expensive models. Is designed for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 547
Posted By Steve B.

GAIA GPS has you download regions and can be...

GAIA GPS has you download regions and can be installed on a smartphone, so you don’t need cell service. You can route with this app, has a large variety of maps, including satellite view.

You...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By Steve B.

Bike racing is HARD !. Period, no doubt about...

Bike racing is HARD !. Period, no doubt about it. I raced for a few years in the NYC area and in New Mexico. I still think that Pro bike racers are the most fit athletes in about any sport. 5 hrs...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By Steve B.

I don’t own a Varia. To clarify my question, I...

I don’t own a Varia. To clarify my question, I wonder if folks who live in less urban areas and are often on backroads, often without shoulders, are finding these more useful then perhaps a rider,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By Steve B.

Helps to train with group rides that move quick. ...

Helps to train with group rides that move quick. This trains you to respond when others pick up the pace, stand for hills, etc…., then you get accustomed to being in a group, learn etiquette of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By Steve B.

But begs the question is a radar useful when it’s...

But begs the question is a radar useful when it’s constantly triggering alerts ?.
Forum: Touring
05-09-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,263
Posted By Steve B.

Having once had a decent wheelset from Bicycle...

Having once had a decent wheelset from Bicycle Wheel Warehouse, ordered a 2nd set, the rear was so absurdly out of true, it was just amazing they shipped it. I thought about the effort of returning,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By Steve B.

I admit I'm a gadget nut, already have a 1040,...

I admit I'm a gadget nut, already have a 1040, could see adding a rear camera/radar/light. Not sure they do camera and radar. Not sure radar would be very useful, for one thing I am very hard of...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 618
Posted By Steve B.

Work or retired, often yogurt and apple, oranges...

Work or retired, often yogurt and apple, oranges and bananas. My local Stop and Shops sell pre-packaged one man salads, I eat those as well. Or head to Jersey Mikes for an Italian sub and Lays...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,117
Posted By Steve B.

Well, yes, of course it’s going to put you on a...

Well, yes, of course it’s going to put you on a highway if you let it choose to create the route by selecting start and end only, it’s obvious that you need to be aware this is how the route creater...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,117
Posted By Steve B.

I find when creating routes, that if I’ve...

I find when creating routes, that if I’ve selected Cycling as the choice, vs. Driving or Walking, then it will detour me off a main road and onto parallel side streets. Sometimes annoying, but if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3,590
Views: 456,823
Posted By Steve B.

So my “new” little girl Kas, having joined us 6...

So my “new” little girl Kas, having joined us 6 mos ago, has decided the past 2 days she likes cuddling up to me, her Dad, while I relax on the sofa in the evenings. I haven’t had a cat cuddle to me...
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