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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 806
Posted By Cyclefiend

Long Wearing Bib Shorts

I’m looking for recommendations regarding long wearing bib shorts. Bibs that don’t become embarrassingly transparent in the first year of use. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By Cyclefiend

I ended up with a Forerunner 735XT, as the price...

I ended up with a Forerunner 735XT, as the price was right ($150). It may not be the latest/greatest but I’ll cut my teeth on this and see about an upgrade down the line. Either that or it’ll get...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-08-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By Cyclefiend

Cycling Smartwatch Recommendations

I am in the market for a smartwatch that has good cycling functionality. What do people recommend? I am most interested in stress, sleep and recovery data and analysis (HR, HRV, Sleep stages, etc)....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-09-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By Cyclefiend

Good idea to look at others Strava data for the...

Good idea to look at others Strava data for the routes/climbs. Will do. I was trying to glean this data from the HR handbook and peoples results from the official results page but it is a bit...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-09-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By Cyclefiend

Good to know. So it sounds like its a good goal...

Good to know. So it sounds like its a good goal metric (a value to train to), but not as a pacing metric. Do I have that right?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By Cyclefiend

VAM for a Multi-day Haute Route Event

I am training for the 5-day 2021 Haute Route Dolomites and want to know what a reasonable VAM (Vertical Ascent in Meters) would be for such an event. My goal is to finish well within the daily...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,551
Posted By Cyclefiend

Thanks for All the Input

Thanks for all the insight folks. I’m thinking it’s a headset issue, but don’t feel any play that I can feel, but it may be very subtle. It’s one for my LBS at this point. One thing also is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,551
Posted By Cyclefiend

Trek Madone SLR Speed Wobble

My 2019 Madone SLR has a disconcerting speed wobble. I notice it particularly on long, fast (35+ mph) descents. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, have you been able to remedy the problem &...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,037
Posted By Cyclefiend

Hi GoingJapanese, in your case did Trek just...

Hi GoingJapanese, in your case did Trek just replace the limiter or did they repair/replace the damaged fork? Mine is a Project One model so I'm curious if they will replace the fork with the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 09:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,037
Posted By Cyclefiend

Hi Andy, No the damage does not affect...

Hi Andy,

No the damage does not affect steering, but does put an unsightly chip in the beautiful paint job : (
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,037
Posted By Cyclefiend

Hi Crankycrank, Thanks for the reply and...

Hi Crankycrank,

Thanks for the reply and especially the blow-up diagram of the fork assembly. Very helpful!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,037
Posted By Cyclefiend

Hi mprince, thanks for the reply. No, I...

Hi mprince, thanks for the reply.

No, I haven't replaced cables (or wires and hoses in this case, DI2 and disk brakes). My understanding is that the Madone SLR has some kind of physical stop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,037
Posted By Cyclefiend

Trek Madone SLR Steering Limiter Broken?

Something has happened to the steering on my 2019 Trek Madone SLR that allows the top of the fork crown to hit the faired front edge of the steering tube (see photos). This didn't happen when I first...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-19, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By Cyclefiend

As it turns out, and a big thanks to “smashndash”...

As it turns out, and a big thanks to “smashndash” who commented, Conti does offer their Conti 28 in a 700x25-28mm size. Just ordered, and already recieved, a few via Amazon.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By Cyclefiend

Inner Tubes for Wider Road Tires

I’m running Conti GP5000 clincher tires in a 28mm width and am looking for reasonably lightweight inner tubes for same. I need 60mm valve stems as well. Is anyone aware of, or have experience with,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,761
Posted By Cyclefiend

Packing a 2019 Trek Madone Disk for Airline Travel

Has anyone traveled by air with the new (2019) Trek Madone Disk? The significant level of integration has me concerned regarding how to deal with the handlebars (particularly the hydraulic lines)....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,730
Posted By Cyclefiend

I looked under the down-tube plate and find that...

I looked under the down-tube plate and find that that is where the battery is mounted (w/ zip ties). If the wiring/hoses are rattling in that area it would have to be closer to the headset end or BB...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,817
Posted By Cyclefiend

Having ridden most of my life and typically owned...

Having ridden most of my life and typically owned bikes that were cost effective, then ridden them for 15 years, I splurged on my latest bike. Absolutely no regrets. The latest technology is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,730
Posted By Cyclefiend

Yeah, I had to steel myself (carbon myself?) to...

Yeah, I had to steel myself (carbon myself?) to that idea even before I purchased it. But, dang, it’s fast!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,730
Posted By Cyclefiend

I agree!! I’m headed to my LBS today for a...

I agree!! I’m headed to my LBS today for a look-see.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,730
Posted By Cyclefiend

Thats my first thought as well, and I’ll remove...

Thats my first thought as well, and I’ll remove the access plate and check for loose cable/line routing. Barring anything obvious I’ll have my LBS look it over as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,730
Posted By Cyclefiend

Rattling Trek Madone SLR 7 Disk

My 4 month old Madone SLR 7 Disk has been making a rattling noise almost from the first day. It only occurs on rough road surfaces and seems to be coming from the left side of the bike, maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,661
Posted By Cyclefiend

Update: 5 Weeks & 1600 km On

No slippage since I cleaned and re-installed the seatpost. Reiterating that I torqued the lower bolt first then the top bolt using the 5.2 Nm torque key that came with the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,661
Posted By Cyclefiend

After taking Madone into LBS they did the same...

After taking Madone into LBS they did the same clean & carbon paste as I did. In addition, I torqued the lower bolt to spec first, then the upper bolt. Idea is that this will cause the lower point...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,661
Posted By Cyclefiend

Latest update 3/25/19: Bike is into the shop...

Latest update 3/25/19: Bike is into the shop today, however I did remove the seatpost, cleaned off the post, the clamping wedge and the inside of the seat tube. I smeared the post with a thin coat...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,661
Posted By Cyclefiend

My bike fitter (not the tech who assembled the...

My bike fitter (not the tech who assembled the bike) added a dab of carbon paste before he re-torqued the bolts. It still slipped. Trek says to have tech who originally assembled the bike to inspect...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,661
Posted By Cyclefiend

Trek said to have my LBS tech inspect it. I’ve...

Trek said to have my LBS tech inspect it. I’ve got an appt next Monday, 3/25/19. I’ll keep everyone informed as to what they find.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-19, 06:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,661
Posted By Cyclefiend

I hadn’t touched the ISO-Speed adjustment. In...

I hadn’t touched the ISO-Speed adjustment. In fact my bike fitter re-torqued the bolts, but on the short ride home from his shop the post slipped a few mm. He had even added a dab more of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 04:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,661
Posted By Cyclefiend

Madone SLR - Slipping Seatpost

Have any Madone SLR owners experienced their seatpost slipping? I’ve had my Trek Madone SLR 7 Disk for about a month and notice that the seatpost slipped 3 cm during that time. It happened so...
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