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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,038
Posted By koolerb

Terminate bar wrap

What tape are you pros using to terminate handlebar wraps? The tape that comes with a the bar tape is awful. Usually unwraps before the first ride. I've been using electrical tape but that's not much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By koolerb

Why frogs over Speedplay road pedals like Zeros?...

Why frogs over Speedplay road pedals like Zeros? I’m not sure where Frogs fit in, advantages?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By koolerb

Paint is a flat black on the CAAD 12 and super...

Paint is a flat black on the CAAD 12 and super thin. I think sweat hanging in that area degraded the paint. The gloss black on my CAAD 10 is much thicker. Check the 10 last night sweat residue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By koolerb

Frogs vs Zeros

I have a few pairs of frogs with cleats but I use Zeros. Are you guys all using these on off road bikes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By koolerb

CAAD 12 Flaking Paint

Any CAAD 12 owners out there have paint flaking under the top tube?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,277
Posted By koolerb

Thank for the great advice everyone. I ended up...

Thank for the great advice everyone. I ended up putting put the steel bike on the backburner. A CAAD10 came up on Craigslist at a great price and I couldn't resist. I'll start steel bike again as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,277
Posted By koolerb

I'd like to build something steel, 19-20 lbs....

I'd like to build something steel, 19-20 lbs. Maybe I'm just looking down a rabbit hole.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,277
Posted By koolerb

Alfana?

Also, There is a Bianchi Alfana on Marketplace, by me; 7 speed 105, guessing 1990's vintage, it looks fantastic in the pics. Only drawback is it's a 58, I could ride it but but 56 is what I'm leaning...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,277
Posted By koolerb

What steel Bianchi?

I'm trying to figure out what year and model, steel Bianchi, to buy for fast road rides. I know I'm going to be out-classed by all the $10,000 carbon weapons in the group but just want to build...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-12-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By koolerb

Zwift Training Plan

Does anyone have any training plans in Zwift they really like?

I looked at some today and were either too short, not very challenging, or too long. I’m looking for a plan that’s pretty challenging...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By koolerb

2 sets

So now I have 2 sets, order one from my local bike shop before Saris replied to my email.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By koolerb

I think I'm all set. Will know for sure next week...

I think I'm all set. Will know for sure next week when they hopefully arrive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By koolerb

Cyclops/Saris H3 Trainer End Caps

Need end caps!

I bought an H3 trainer yesterday on Craigslist and noticed it only showed up with thru-axle endcaps. The seller said they must be back at the house in the tool box and they would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By koolerb

Got it, all set. I was expecting this to seat...

Got it, all set. I was expecting this to seat more like a Shimano cassette. This Sram XD has to be torqued to the full 40nm to seat. Just a different animal. Didn't know what I was looking at. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By koolerb

Sram SD Cassette Issues, help...

I bought a set of new Ritchey WCS trail wheels, Sram SD compatible. I bought a new SG-1150 cassette. First go the cassette threaded right on, nice and straight, but didn't look seated all the way. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,375
Posted By koolerb

Really cool. Sounds like you are having fun. So...

Really cool. Sounds like you are having fun. So far I'm still working so no touring for me. Need to knock on wood.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,825
Posted By koolerb

I think 28's are about as far as you'd want to go...

I think 28's are about as far as you'd want to go anyway. I know its popular these days to say higher volume tires are just as fast as lower volume tires but in my totally unscientific personal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,425
Posted By koolerb

Yep, this past fall. But the dog on my wheel was...

Yep, this past fall. But the dog on my wheel was about 100+ lbs. Think I was saved by the owners chasing it down in their car. I was 100% eyes forward and focused on watts.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,892
Posted By koolerb

Buy the old Cannodale and you'll still have the...

Buy the old Cannodale and you'll still have the oldest bike there. I don't think swapping one old bike for another is going to help. That Centurion is probably a good quality bike. Do the aero-bar...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By koolerb

Try to keep the bike you buy 2012 or newer. I...

Try to keep the bike you buy 2012 or newer. I think thats the year Shimano 105 went to 10 speed. ??? I'm probably wrong, someone will correct me. 10 speed Shimano is good stuff. For $800 you can buy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,633
Posted By koolerb

Don't think you can go wrong with either. I think...

Don't think you can go wrong with either. I think the Roubaix has a little more vibration dampening tech built into the frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,601
Posted By koolerb

I just went through the same exercise, I bought...

I just went through the same exercise, I bought new, but on a budget. The two bikes at the top of my shopping list were the Edmona ALR and CAAD12, rim brake versions. I ended up with an Ultegra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 49,229
Posted By koolerb

The frames we see in the video's are problem, in...

The frames we see in the video's are problem, in service frames. The bike owners purchased Hambini BB's to a fix to a problem with their stock bikes. If it doesn't fix the problem he offers to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-20, 11:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,686
Posted By koolerb

I read a bunch of wheel reviews on-line back in...

I read a bunch of wheel reviews on-line back in December over the holiday and was getting ready to buy a set of big brand wheels. Before pulling the trigger I emailed Robert over at Psimet. A few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-20, 10:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,194
Posted By koolerb

Something light with 25's for rode, and probably...

Something light with 25's for rode, and probably Stan's Grail's with moderate knobed 32's for the gravely stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-20, 09:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,194
Posted By koolerb

Confusing place to be right now, so many options....

Confusing place to be right now, so many options. I was thinking about a new Ritchey Road Logic disc and two sets of wheels. Fits up to 32's.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By koolerb

Wahoo Kicker

Has anyone seen any weird Kicker spindown behavior? About 3 weeks ago my spindown speed changed to 21.7 mph. Its been consistent right there every ride since. Wahoo says they haven't heard this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By koolerb

Think I got it. Changed my mind and decided the...

Think I got it. Changed my mind and decided the noise was more likely originating from the forward entry point. I pulled the whole cable out of the top tube and found a plastic sleeve on it. I pulled...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,929
Posted By koolerb

Thats probably the part number for the lockring?...

Thats probably the part number for the lockring? Most parts are going to be labeled with a part number. Not necessarily the groupset name.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By koolerb

Just talking about drilling the ferrule to open...

Just talking about drilling the ferrule to open up the hole a bit, not the frame or any real bike parts. The REI where I picked up the bike is too far for me to use for service. And honestly, based...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By koolerb

CAAD 12 Rear Brake Cable

For any Cannondale mechs here, I picked up a new 2019 CAAD 12 at REI last month and have been trouble shooting a rear brake issue ever since. Very gritty feeling brake pull, also sounds awful. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,569
Posted By koolerb

Ugh, really hope I don't have to re-bush the...

Ugh, really hope I don't have to re-bush the pivot points. Thinking I will try a cassette first. Thanks for you're input.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,569
Posted By koolerb

Ghost Shifting Uphill

I just bought a 2010 Trek Fuel. Replaced tires and chain. Works pretty good except its ghost shifting up hill. It was doing this with the old chain as well but think its worse now. I also adjusted...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-24-19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,355
Posted By koolerb

Wow, 4-6 weeks. That was probably a contributing...

Wow, 4-6 weeks. That was probably a contributing factor.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By koolerb

This was super easy, think I was making too much...

This was super easy, think I was making too much of it. I went around the the wheel one rotation starting and ending at the valve stem and it ended up pretty close to perfect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By koolerb

ThermionicScott ...

ThermionicScott (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/thermionicscott-251447.html), just by distance right and left in the chainstays.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-24-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,355
Posted By koolerb

Donating Blood

Just complete my first race after a long hiatus. I wasn't expecting to place very high in the ranking but under-performed even my low expectations. I donated blood the the Wednesday before a Saturday...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By koolerb

Good insight. Thanks for this.

Good insight. Thanks for this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By koolerb

Stans wheel Dish

So I need to move my whole Stans Grail ZTR 2-3 mm toward the drive side. I'm thinking a quarter turn all the way around until I get there. Then true it. Any problems with this?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,451
Posted By koolerb

OK, I think the downside of this bike compared to...

OK, I think the downside of this bike compared to some other is rear tire clearance. I think my 700C, 40mm Ramblers stretched a little since I aired them up for the first time and I've got very...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 28,976
Posted By koolerb

Believe I was running KoolStops.

Believe I was running KoolStops.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,638
Posted By koolerb

Can't wait to see it.

Can't wait to see it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-26-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By koolerb

I have a bolt, I'd recommend a cadence sensor....

I have a bolt, I'd recommend a cadence sensor. Does everything you mentioned. Wahoo support is really good. At about a year old mine started charging inconsistently. Wahoo sent me a new one.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-19, 08:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,451
Posted By koolerb

Yes, it's a pretty horizontal top tube compared...

Yes, it's a pretty horizontal top tube compared to most bikes there days. Advantage is lots of room in the triangle for "stuff". Disadvantage, stand-over may be taller than what you're used to. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,139
Posted By koolerb

OK, I just tried to upload pics and it didn't...

OK, I just tried to upload pics and it didn't work. I powder coated and single speeded the one I got.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,612
Posted By koolerb

I'd go with a goal of one loop. If you feel good...

I'd go with a goal of one loop. If you feel good after that keep going. If not pack up and go home.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,451
Posted By koolerb

I wouldn't worry about buying a Fuji, especially...

I wouldn't worry about buying a Fuji, especially if you find a good deal. Warranty? It's a bike. What's gonna break? Frames are all made in China and Taiwan along with everyone else's. They're solid....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-08-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,289
Posted By koolerb

I used to ride with my Australian cattle Dog mutt...

I used to ride with my Australian cattle Dog mutt when she was younger. I was always afraid she was going to blow herself up but she loved it. We used to fight for the same piece of trail every once...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,569
Posted By koolerb

My neighbor and I are going to do the Whiteface...

My neighbor and I are going to do the Whiteface mountain climb this spring in the Adirondacks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-19, 10:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,569
Posted By koolerb

I used to do the Thatcher Park climb, and descent...

I used to do the Thatcher Park climb, and descent from Guilderland a few time a summer when I was a kid. Great ride, scary decent out of the other side of the park. Traffic, fast, sharp corners, and...
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