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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-20-18, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,776
Posted By allonsy

The point of using a level or book is to be able...

The point of using a level or book is to be able to press against your pelvic bones ("sit bones"), so just use something that is wide enough for that purpose.

You are correct that shoe size can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-18, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,348
Posted By allonsy

I have used this method to get tubeless tires to...

I have used this method to get tubeless tires to seat, yes. Didn't take several days, just overnight. Made a big improvement. Cannot say I have used this method to get a tire on the rim, though.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-17-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,249
Posted By allonsy

Buy both. Put the Di2 on the 54. Sell everything...

Buy both. Put the Di2 on the 54. Sell everything else when spring comes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-18, 11:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,646
Posted By allonsy

They're just tires, they won't behave any...

They're just tires, they won't behave any differently than a tubed tire. They might be slightly heavier if you are a weight weenie but negligible if you are not.

Different tires might ride...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-03-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By allonsy

Well, as I recall, the "explanation" part of the...

Well, as I recall, the "explanation" part of the video is about 20 minutes, and then the rest is a variety of exercises being taught. If you are really pressed for time you could fast forward through...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-02-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,520
Posted By allonsy

I'm too late to this thread, but I bought a...

I'm too late to this thread, but I bought a MyShip 75lb scale a few years ago for ebay selling use and have ended up using it for all kitchen use, has replaced a couple of other kitchen scales I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-02-18, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By allonsy

"Better core training for cyclists" video

Saw this video via facebook. Sharing here. Kinda long but engaging and I watched the whole thing. Smart stuff.

https://www.fundamentalvelo.com/2017/12/08/better-core-training-cyclists-artemis/
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-28-18, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,852
Posted By allonsy

My first question is "is this your first road...

My first question is "is this your first road bike" and if not, have you had a comfortable setup before?

You definitely look much better on the bike with the 110 stem. And as the previous poster...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-27-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,320
Posted By allonsy

Looks sweet.

Looks sweet.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-27-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,281
Posted By allonsy

I was not aware of this. Do you know what they...

I was not aware of this. Do you know what they were in previous years?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Posted By allonsy

Hopefully you are an early-adopter and will be...

Hopefully you are an early-adopter and will be rich when all the world wants is classic steel mountain bikes!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,089
Posted By allonsy

Agree. Perfect bike doesn't come along that often!

Agree. Perfect bike doesn't come along that often!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,724
Posted By allonsy

Shimano made it easy for 10-speed and you should...

Shimano made it easy for 10-speed and you should be able to find the parts easily on the internets or ebay.

The road-specific flat shifters were SL-R770 (Ultegra level?) and there was a Tiagra...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,594,057
Posted By allonsy

It took me several seconds to process that it was...

It took me several seconds to process that it was a Giant brand bike.

I thought it was a Chinese carbon knockoff Gee-kwoh.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-18, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,029
Posted By allonsy

Yes, hydraulic fluid filled lines. When there is...

Yes, hydraulic fluid filled lines. When there is air in them they don't work well or don't at all.

When your brakes were set up, some air probably stayed in the system, caught in little places in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-18, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,029
Posted By allonsy

Epic Bleed Solutions has good articles on their...

Epic Bleed Solutions has good articles on their blog. They sell a proprietary kit but you don't need it.

I'm too new to post links but search their site for "basics of brake bleeding". Also the "5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,029
Posted By allonsy

Presumably you need to bleed air from the lines?...

Presumably you need to bleed air from the lines? Lots of stuff on youtube about that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,325
Posted By allonsy

I'd think the frame itself would be the decider....

I'd think the frame itself would be the decider. I've converted bikes from 700c to 650b, but it was a no-brainer from a frame point of view - if the frame designer had to fit a 700c with a specific...
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