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03-16-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 391
Posted By Troul

in order to get one accurate & small enough in...

in order to get one accurate & small enough in comparison, you'll need to grab a schrader valve gage setup that you can remove the end on to screw on the presta end. It'll likely require an...
03-16-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By Troul

tooling seems to skew the random projects. ...

tooling seems to skew the random projects.
Looks like the double grip got it tho.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By Troul

idk how much you care about the finished look,...

idk how much you care about the finished look, but if you are, try to find accurate photos of the one/set you're eyeing up. Some look more grey, others have a higher gloss, then you have those with...
03-16-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 260
Posted By Troul

is it tubeless? If not, spray some soap around...

is it tubeless? If not, spray some soap around the bead & squeeze the sidewall once it's accumulating pressure without air escaping.
03-16-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 886
Posted By Troul

the load that you're feeling sub 50 miles is...

the load that you're feeling sub 50 miles is nothing compared to 70, 80, 100~.
goes easy upfront & go light with food in the beginning.
make sure your bicycle is maintained & don't do any last...
03-16-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,953
Posted By Troul

with cars, trendy aesthetics helps market the...

with cars, trendy aesthetics helps market the newer stylish vehicles. The old pimped out cars do the same when someone wants to be flashy with status. the cost to that are suspension & steering...
03-16-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,296
Posted By Troul

75 miles then the clouds unexpectedly blew in to...

75 miles then the clouds unexpectedly blew in to cut it short.
03-15-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By Troul

heat & a pipe wrench might coach it apart.

heat & a pipe wrench might coach it apart.
03-15-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 727
Posted By Troul

the tire was on its last leg day, doing squat. ...

the tire was on its last leg day, doing squat.
replace.
03-15-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,320
Posted By Troul

it would be nice if the caliper had a better...

it would be nice if the caliper had a better design that didnt use the cheap spring steel retention part.
03-15-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,296
Posted By Troul

99 miles in the breezy 41F

99 miles in the breezy 41F
Forum: Great Lakes
03-15-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 87
Posted By Troul

I hope the width will wide enough for th fishing...

I hope the width will wide enough for th fishing piers... personally I don't think it is something that is needed..
2025 completion is a long way out for a non motorized vehicle bridge. Let's hope...
03-15-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 77
Posted By Troul

A dab of permatex gasket maker has in the past...

A dab of permatex gasket maker has in the past aided in resolving some accessory NVH. I let it set up until it's tacky & firm to the touch before assembling.
03-14-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 280
Posted By Troul

I thought this to be the case until i've ran into...

I thought this to be the case until i've ran into another weak point being cable leads having used the cheapest of cheap materials. Insulation cracking leading to the thin copper wire snapping. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,069
Posted By Troul

Ya really turned that ole helmet into a real...

Ya really turned that ole helmet into a real "road" helmet once it hit the pavement!
03-13-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,372
Posted By Troul

for the opposite issue, what are the solutions...

for the opposite issue, what are the solutions for using a wahoo speed sensor with a dynamo hub?
03-13-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 315
Posted By Troul

the tech starts off with good intentions, but...

the tech starts off with good intentions, but soon enough it'll be exploited for a bad cause.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 429
Posted By Troul

IMO, speedplay zero.

IMO, speedplay zero.
03-12-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 497
Posted By Troul

if you have a bicycle computer & sync it to your...

if you have a bicycle computer & sync it to your phone, the MPH should be a bit more consistent.
A smart watch might even add some value to the data.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,122
Posted By Troul

caking on the wax for 12 speed setups, it tends...

caking on the wax for 12 speed setups, it tends to cause poor shifting performance on the smaller diameter cogs until it's spun off. If that will bother you, then don't let the chain cool in the wax...
03-12-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,296
Posted By Troul

OEM setup. Shimano 105 R7000 50/34, HG700 11-34,...

OEM setup. Shimano 105 R7000 50/34, HG700 11-34, 11 speed.
I'd like to make it 12 speed with 11-12-13-14-15-16-19-21-24-27-30-34
03-12-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,441
Posted By Troul

Appears it's always the last place you look.

Appears it's always the last place you look.
03-11-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,523
Posted By Troul

people temps surface conditions

people
temps
surface conditions
03-11-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Troul

Waiting on E assist bicycles to be UCI legal......

Waiting on E assist bicycles to be UCI legal... going for that podium!
03-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Troul

How can the UCI even allow the various tires...

How can the UCI even allow the various tires being used... They all should be using tires that anyone can get at the local Walmart.
03-11-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 120
Posted By Troul

not 100%, but the RD pull ratio is determined by...

not 100%, but the RD pull ratio is determined by the brifter. If you retain the 11 speed brifter & use the 12 speed RD, it should* achieve what you're after.
03-10-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,296
Posted By Troul

Got in a few dozen of winter # 7 miles on the now...

Got in a few dozen of winter # 7 miles on the now 2x12 Gen III Domane. Not sure which I favor more, the Gen IV or the now 2x12 Gen III... might have to do something about the Gen IV to make it more...
03-09-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 459
Posted By Troul

i would even add a haptic feedback to the inside...

i would even add a haptic feedback to the inside door lever that will inherently draw the attention to look towards that direction which happens to be in a view of the side mirror too...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 42,818
Posted By Troul

Domane Gen III. Ended up replacing the caliper....

Domane Gen III. Ended up replacing the caliper. No parts could save it.
03-09-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,839
Posted By Troul

surprised a production made carbon fiber 12 speed...

surprised a production made carbon fiber 12 speed chain doesn't already exist.
03-09-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 459
Posted By Troul

given the times, it needs to start at some...

given the times, it needs to start at some point...
so just roll out the tech & the law changes all at once. double down.
03-08-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 280
Posted By Troul

compact, long battery life, usb-c passive...

compact, long battery life, usb-c passive charging & bright is what I'd settle for. I dont need all the functions of flashes, adjustable brightness, or hundreds of leds, just one maybe two leds will...
03-08-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 280
Posted By Troul

you have to get creative with mounts. Most of...

you have to get creative with mounts. Most of the time it's a few trials & errors before getting something cleanly mounted.... It isn't always going to be inexpensive either.
03-07-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,839
Posted By Troul

usually the pros upgrade to the ANT+ BT chains.

usually the pros upgrade to the ANT+ BT chains.
03-07-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,839
Posted By Troul

would you rather use WD-40 or leaded gasoline?

would you rather use WD-40 or leaded gasoline?
03-07-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By Troul

high fashion for in door training trends, ugh.

high fashion for in door training trends, ugh.
03-07-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 298
Posted By Troul

it must be the encoding of the sensor. cheap...

it must be the encoding of the sensor.
cheap brands tend to not be as secure, making it easier for a computer to hijack its signal.
03-07-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,296
Posted By Troul

or.. f. F (~phhh) ?

or..

f. F (~phhh)
?
03-07-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 304
Posted By Troul

Shimano 105 uses clips that might work for a...

Shimano 105 uses clips that might work for a replacement. The lbs might have a few random spares laying around, at least the shop I inquired at a while back was able to help.
03-06-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By Troul

Are there any mechanical presta valve specific...

Are there any mechanical presta valve specific pumps that are under 5.0" in length that can easily achieve 90 PSI & is durable/reliable for road use?
03-05-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Troul

goes well with your lenses frame

goes well with your lenses frame
03-05-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,320
Posted By Troul

E-bikes will soon be forced on everyone. Crash...

E-bikes will soon be forced on everyone. Crash for clunkers, the bicycle exchange program. Give them your non E-bike for a cast steel framed E-Bike.
03-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,256
Posted By Troul

I've seen a pimp looking Santa Claus... he did...

I've seen a pimp looking Santa Claus... he did have some people with him that were dressed accordingly.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 42,818
Posted By Troul

had a piston in the caliper develop a weeping...

had a piston in the caliper develop a weeping leak. Hope+ it is able to be serviced.
03-04-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,483
Posted By Troul

not from what I could see, unless it's an ultra...

not from what I could see, unless it's an ultra compact Lithium ion... which is why I think the packaging could be better too.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 899
Posted By Troul

I'd consider keeping the 2-3PM intense workout...

I'd consider keeping the 2-3PM intense workout time, but before dinner & after dinner pick up something to read/study that doesn't involve a screen/monitor nor gives out an audible readout.
03-03-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,483
Posted By Troul

looked at the one at my lbs, it has that "cool"...

looked at the one at my lbs, it has that "cool" factor, but it wouldn't fit within my needs. I think the container could be built thinner using stronger materials resulting in a smaller footprint.
03-03-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,276
Posted By Troul

imo black "hides" the road grime better. I'd...

imo black "hides" the road grime better.

I'd contact Mr. Curtis over at psimet.com.
03-02-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 403
Posted By Troul

uber & lyft dont list if they can transport a...

uber & lyft dont list if they can transport a person with a bicycle tho.
some towing companies can locate you & haul you back, but it'll cost ya.

i'm fresh out of ideas.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 899
Posted By Troul

Not too extreme, but if I'm active shortly before...

Not too extreme, but if I'm active shortly before the typical bedtime hits, I'll toss & turn for a while. Resulting in minimal hours of rest.

I treat exercising similar to caffeine. Try to have a...
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