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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-19, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By zip

Thanks for the suggestions

Thanks for the suggestions
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By zip

B screw misaligned

On my Shimano RD 7800 the B screw was not hitting the appropriate tab on the derailleur hanger, so I turned it around so that the screw head was catching on the tab. This works most of the time but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By zip

Turns out it was a bent hanger. Thanks again for...

Turns out it was a bent hanger. Thanks again for the help everyone.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By zip

cassette < 2000 miles, chain < 500 miles, shifter...

cassette < 2000 miles, chain < 500 miles, shifter was set correctly, but to my eye, derailleur does not appear vertical, so looks like a trip to the LBS for hanger alignment check. Thanks for your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-19, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By zip

RD shifting problem

So I was having a shifting problem with the rear der (Shimano RD 6800). I tried to adjust it with the barrel adjuster but if it shifted up smoothly it wouldn't shift down and vice versa. This was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-17, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By zip

Actually, the biggest problem was with my old...

Actually, the biggest problem was with my old eyes. When trying to determine the model # of my FD I mistook "6600" for "6800" (combination of old eyes and small print). So, I ended up replacing the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By zip

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By zip

Because of this post I checked the model #'s and...

Because of this post I checked the model #'s and it turns out I have a 6600 group set, not 6800, that's why my FD looks so different. My fault, and thanks for helping set me straight. Now the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-17, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By zip

Yes, it's about five years old, I'm sure the...

Yes, it's about five years old, I'm sure the derailluer and brifters are of the original variety of 6800. I'm just wondering if the "revised actuation ratio" FD 6800 will get along well with my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-17, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By zip

Shimano FD 6800 replace

I need to replace my older FD 6800. Apparently, new FD 6800's have a "revised actuation ratio." Does anyone know of any compatibility issues with older 6800 shifters?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-17, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,174
Posted By zip

Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-17, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,174
Posted By zip

Along this same line, is it possible to swap out...

Along this same line, is it possible to swap out just the cage from an SS to a GS on a Shimano road RD in order to accommodate a wider range cassette? Specifically, I have an Ultegra 50/34 crank, a...
Forum: Northern California
02-16-17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By zip

Calfee on the coast south of Santa Cruz.

Calfee on the coast south of Santa Cruz.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By zip

www.neuvationcycling.com/‎

www.neuvationcycling.com/‎
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-12, 12:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By zip

The pie at the restaurant at the ski resort at...

The pie at the restaurant at the ski resort at the end of the road is great! Don't miss out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 903
Posted By zip

The rim sidewall is flared slightly in and does...

The rim sidewall is flared slightly in and does not affect braking, at least I cannot feel it in any way. The wheel is still true and none of the spokes have loosened (Mavic Ksyrium Elites). I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-11, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 903
Posted By zip

dent in my rim

While doing the Markleeville "Death Ride" I hit a pot hole going downhill and got a pinch flat on the front tire. After fixing the flat I finished the ride (descended Ebbett's and rode up and down...
Forum: Northern California
06-09-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,762
Posted By zip

Blue Lakes road will still be closed, I believe.

Blue Lakes road will still be closed, I believe.
Forum: Northern California
06-08-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By zip

Ebbett's Pass

Ebbett's Pass is finally open. I took advantage of this nice day (finally!!) to ride it. There is snow on the side of the road all the way from 7500' on the east side to Bear Valley on the west,...
Forum: Northern California
06-04-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,869
Posted By zip

When does spring start, technically?

When does spring start, technically?
Forum: Northern California
05-16-11, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By zip

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/7039797

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/7039797
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,304
Posted By zip

Wow! Thanks for all the information everyone. ...

Wow! Thanks for all the information everyone. There appears to be a lot of info out there; more than I thought there was. I don' t think my "fit" is way off, but since I have never been fitted by...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,520
Posted By zip

We've had over 100" of snow in the last week! ...

We've had over 100" of snow in the last week! Guess I'll go skiing.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,304
Posted By zip

bike fit (self done)

Is there a good web site or book that can enable someone to do a proper bike fit by themselves? I live a fair ways from any large city with a good LBS with a trained bike fitter. Thanks.
Forum: Northern California
03-23-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,409
Posted By zip

Wentworth Springs Rd from Georgetown to Loon...

Wentworth Springs Rd from Georgetown to Loon Lake, 70 mile round trip, great scenery, mostly excellent roads, not much traffic, about 5500' of climbing.http://www.mapmytri.com/routes/view/1018077
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-16-11, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By zip

Garmin 305

Anyone have any experience with a Garmin 305? Used it for cycling? Thoughts and/or opinions much appreciated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By zip

Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-10, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By zip

Bottom Bracket designation letters

Does anyone know the signifigance of the different letter codes on Shimano Hollowtech II BB's (examples: EE, EG, FE)? I'm curious because I need to replace mine which is an Ultegra 6600 with a FE...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-10, 12:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,849
Posted By zip

I have a DA 7800 setup and changed from a DA...

I have a DA 7800 setup and changed from a DA 12-27 to an Ultegra 11-28 with no issues, however, I did it because I needed the 11, I was getting dropped on the downhills!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,202
Posted By zip

Try http://www.mapmyride.com/

Try http://www.mapmyride.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-10, 11:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,273
Posted By zip

Buy a Honda "Fit", put the backseat down and...

Buy a Honda "Fit", put the backseat down and you've got lots of room for a bike, and you get 37mpg! Make it a trade-in and buy 10 or so CF bikes with the change.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-10, 10:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,145
Posted By zip

Is there a simple formula for calculating the...

Is there a simple formula for calculating the number of chain links to add (subtract) as a result of increasing (decreasing) the "Total Difference" (large chainring minus small chainring plus large...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,145
Posted By zip

Ultegra now has a CS6700 11-28 cassette. Has...

Ultegra now has a CS6700 11-28 cassette. Has shimano had a change of heart concerning max cog size?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,632
Posted By zip

new cassette cog skipping

I have DA 7800 brifters, a 12-27 DA cassette, Ultegra compact crankset, and a DA chain with about 1000 miles on it. I live at Lake Tahoe and do lots of climbing so need the 27, but I was getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-08, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By zip

Shimano crank compatibility

I presently have a 10spd Ultegra setup (Sti shifters, chain and cassette) with a FC6503 crank from the older 9spd setup I used to have. If I replace the crank and BB with an FC6603, because of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-07, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By zip

tire sizing

My wife's old ten-speed needs new tires. However, the old tire size (25-571 (26x1)) doesn't seem to be a size that is carried by any one any more. Does anyone know if "571" is identical to "650"? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-07, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By zip

chainring question

I pulled my crank and chainrings off for a thorough spring cleaning and even removed the chainrings from the crank. After reassembling and re-installing, I have shifting problems which I did not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-06, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By zip

My present crank is a 105 (triple), model FC...

My present crank is a 105 (triple), model FC 5502/5505, but I don't have access to the DA crank to get the model #. My present BB says "BC 1.37 68." Does that help? What model DA will fit my BB? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-06, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By zip

bottom bracket compatibility

I've got a deal on a Dura-Ace crank to replace my 105. How do I know if my bottom bracket will be compatible, or, how do I know, if I want to also replace the bottom bracket, what to get?
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