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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-31-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 561
Posted By ChappyEight

Camera Suggestions (Front, Rear, Helmet)

My apologies if this has been addressed previously. I'll happily delete the thread if something similar is already going and I just missed it.

I've been cycling for some time now and after a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-17, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,309
Posted By ChappyEight

Thanks for the input. I'll definitely check out...

Thanks for the input. I'll definitely check out the Mavic's too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-17, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,309
Posted By ChappyEight

AC 420 Aero vs. Zipp 30 Course vs. Grail Team?

Looking to upgrade from my stock wheels to something a bit lighter and with better hubs. Can't really afford to go carbon right now (nor do I really think I need to) so I'm looking at some aluminum...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-17, 10:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,473
Posted By ChappyEight

Yeah, I've wondered the same thing but the DA...

Yeah, I've wondered the same thing but the DA 7900 is only 2 years old. Seems like it's hardly long enough to go bad. The thing that stands out to me most is the lack of a ferrule in the brifters. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,473
Posted By ChappyEight

I tend to agree. Unfortunately, that means...

I tend to agree. Unfortunately, that means unwrapping the bar tape and shortening the housing. Not a huge deal, obviously, but highly annoying. Going to pick up a pack of these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-17, 06:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,473
Posted By ChappyEight

Wow, thank you all for the suggestions. Here's a...

Wow, thank you all for the suggestions. Here's a quick update...


I removed the RD and double-checked the hanger alignment.
I pulled the shifter boot and bar tape back to have a look at where...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,473
Posted By ChappyEight

Thankfully the RD was pulled from the frame and...

Thankfully the RD was pulled from the frame and shipped separately, wrapped in foam. So, I'm pretty sure it's okay, but I'm leaving the office now and will verify the alignment when I get home.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-17, 03:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,473
Posted By ChappyEight

Great suggestion. I forgot to add, I own that...

Great suggestion. I forgot to add, I own that tool, and it was way out of whack. I corrected it and the problem got better, but not fully corrected. I'm assuming it got bent in shipping.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-17, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,473
Posted By ChappyEight

Shimano Rear Derailleur Will Not Index Properly

I think I may already know the answer to this (new cables/housings) but I figured I’d ask here since you all were such a big help to me with my wife’s bike rebuild...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 791
Posted By ChappyEight

Garmin Edge and Leisure Rides

My apologies if this has already been asked.

What is the best way on my Garmin Edge 820 to still log the miles on my bike without the data averaging into my Garmin/Strava overall statistics?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Appreciate you saying this. I was a bit nervous...

Appreciate you saying this. I was a bit nervous going with the yellow pedals for fear they may be gawdy. But, I think they look pretty cool and the wife likes them too... whew. Same deal with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Thanks! Very, very smooth over the road and much...

Thanks! Very, very smooth over the road and much more smooth shifting. The wife should be taking it on its maiden voyage tomorrow afternoon (crappy weather today). I have no doubt she'll enjoy it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-17, 11:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

All finished! I cannot thank you all enough...

All finished!

I cannot thank you all enough for your help and expertise. Full albums may be found on my Imgur page here (https://chappyeight.imgur.com/).

http://i.imgur.com/CTHYC2nl.jpg
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Okay, thank you. I couldn't for the life of me...

Okay, thank you. I couldn't for the life of me figure out the difference.

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I enjoyed your story and appreciated your advice Astrozombie. And, yes, it's for my wife......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-17, 11:23 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Thanks guys. Now, here's a stupid question...

Thanks guys.

Now, here's a stupid question for you...

What is the difference between cable end caps and "inner" end caps like these...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-17, 10:04 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 87,441
Posted By ChappyEight

This is awesome. Subscribed.

This is awesome. Subscribed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Much appreciated, 2cam16. So, made some...

Much appreciated, 2cam16.

So, made some great progress today (a rare Saturday with no extended family and/or church obligations).


Installed crankskins onto the crank arms (argh, still...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-17, 06:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Good idea. I already own a torque wrench so I'll...

Good idea. I already own a torque wrench so I'll toss it on there to be safe.

As for the pic, I can see it. How strange. Basically I'm trying to figure out what the plastic rectangle thing is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-17, 12:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Oh, and does anyone know what the plastic...

Oh, and does anyone know what the plastic rectangle in this pic is?

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81%2B7vTfifBL._SL1500_.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-17, 12:02 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

So, made some progress this evening after the...

So, made some progress this evening after the munchkins went to bed...


Scrubbed thoroughly with warm soapy water
Waxed the frame
Polished oxidized handlebar
Installed new bottom bracket
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Awesome, thanks guys.

Awesome, thanks guys.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Bumped into another question that Google is a bit...

Bumped into another question that Google is a bit vague on. When I torque the new BB-UN55 bottom bracket into the frame, do I need to torque the metal collar side (non-drive side) at the same torque...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

The goal, if it ever warms back up here in Indy,...

The goal, if it ever warms back up here in Indy, is to spend this Saturday scrubbing and waxing the frame and fork. Then, I can start building back up from bottom bracket on. If I had more than 2-3...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 09:23 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Appreciate the clarification.

Appreciate the clarification.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Great, thank you. I recently acquired the Park...

Great, thank you. I recently acquired the Park Tool RD Alignment Gauge...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 08:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

So, after some google-fu, I've found the existing...

So, after some google-fu, I've found the existing derailleur is a Shimano RD-MR40-7. The piece I was thinking of is definitely integral. So, from what I can tell, I should be able to bolt in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Thanks Rob. Now, i've run into a new...

Thanks Rob.

Now, i've run into a new question regarding the rear derailleur...

I'm a bit confused because it would seem the black hanger needs to come off the existing derailleur so that I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

:lol: Well, sadly we can't all afford that...

:lol:

Well, sadly we can't all afford that level of 3D immersion technology.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-16-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,503
Posted By ChappyEight

Hello from Indy. Just getting into cycling after...

Hello from Indy. Just getting into cycling after many years of auto racing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Ha, well, glad to know I'm not the only one geeky...

Ha, well, glad to know I'm not the only one geeky enough to love watching people wrench on stuff from afar. :lol:

And little does he know it, but rjacob has become a close, personal friend... whom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 12:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

haha, yes, good point. Though, I didn't realize...

haha, yes, good point. Though, I didn't realize how grimy the thing was from not being used (neighbor hadn't ridden in 3 years prior to us purchasing). I think you may be correct in that most will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 11:07 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Oh, and last night I finally made it all the way...

Oh, and last night I finally made it all the way down to the bare (filthy dirty) frame - except for the fork, of course, because I'm not going to mess with the headset or shocks until next winter.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Appreciate the insight. I'll definitely make...

Appreciate the insight. I'll definitely make sure to take care in adjusting the hubs. I have no doubt it's one of those areas that takes time and experience!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 07:04 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

That's reassuring to hear... and incredibly...

That's reassuring to hear... and incredibly logical. Typical case of me overthinking it. Much appreciated, SkyDog.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-17, 06:25 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

So, I think I’ve run into my first oversight. ...

So, I think I’ve run into my first oversight.

Something I hadn’t considered when deciding to replace the rear derailleur was the hanger. Do you think the hanger in the pics below will fit the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

It's freezing here in Indy and my garage is...

It's freezing here in Indy and my garage is uninsulated/non-heated so the going has been slow but I'm making some progress. So far...


Cleaned/regreased both hubs
Replaced spoke protector (I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-12-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,498
Posted By ChappyEight

Thank you all sincerely for your help and advice....

Thank you all sincerely for your help and advice. Naturally, as life is wont to do, I ended up with none of these three, ha. You may see here: ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-12-17, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,928
Posted By ChappyEight

Great bikes!

Great bikes!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-11-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,928
Posted By ChappyEight

Just Bought My First Cx Bike (2014 Kona JTS)

Pretty excited to get it and get going! (Should arrive sometime late next week.)

Never used for racing, mainly road & gravel rides.

-FSA SL-K Light Carbon Crankset(175mm, 50x34)
-Shimano Dura...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,061
Posted By ChappyEight

Subscribed! Very neat build.

Subscribed! Very neat build.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-17, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,498
Posted By ChappyEight

Wow, thanks to you all for the great feedback. ...

Wow, thanks to you all for the great feedback. I'm not married to these three choices, they're simply the ones I've ridden so far. DarKris, I could swap a rear cassette myself so that wouldn't be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-17, 02:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Great suggestion, dabac, thank you.

Great suggestion, dabac, thank you.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-09-17, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,498
Posted By ChappyEight

Anyroad vs. TCX vs. CAADx

Went over to the LBS today and was able to have a look at the 2017 Giant Anyroad, 2017 Giant TCX SLR2, and the Cannondale CAADx Tiagra. Here's my conundrum...

My riding will consist of 85%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-17, 11:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

So it begins... (Full album here...

So it begins...


(Full album here (http://imgur.com/a/ibWra).)

http://i.imgur.com/QOcJntIl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SDG6n08l.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-17, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By ChappyEight

That's sort of what I was thinking as well. I...

That's sort of what I was thinking as well. I suppose the real question lies in whether the hubs and drivetrain are good enough for a year or so before I start considering some upgrades...

Tough...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By ChappyEight

Living in central Indiana, most of my riding is...

Living in central Indiana, most of my riding is flat. We have some parks nearby and a cross course that has some climbing involved, but nothing too serious. Also, I'm not new to wrenching so I'm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By ChappyEight

2016 CAADx Tiagra Question

I'm a new rider and looking to pick up a cyclocross bike. I've been scouring the classifieds for something decent enough to grow with me but not too expensive in case I back out. I just ran across...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-17, 08:24 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Thanks guys. I'll just make sure the RD is...

Thanks guys. I'll just make sure the RD is adjusted properly as 2cam mentioned. Lots of parts and tool boxes coming this week. Feels a bit like Christmas, and the boy is pretty excited.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Here's a silly question: What is the clear...

Here's a silly question:

What is the clear shield behind the freewheel called? The mounting points have broken off this one and it's basically just rattling around. Any idea where I might pick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,891
Posted By ChappyEight

Ha! You may very well be correct, sir. :)

Ha! You may very well be correct, sir. :)
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