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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,197
Posted By bran1986

Thanks for all the responses everyone! Since it...

Thanks for all the responses everyone! Since it worked out well on my platform pedals thread, I think I am going to stick to the same formula and purchase the one that was mentioned the most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,197
Posted By bran1986

Rechargeable headlight for night riding

Good Afternoon All,

I primarily ride my bike at night. I currently have a $15 headlight that I ordered off Amazon, which does an alright job. Two problems with it: takes AAA batteries that die...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,702
Posted By bran1986

Does Wabi have any other bikes without brazes...

Does Wabi have any other bikes without brazes that they would like to sell for a $200 discount?

Sincerely,

A guy who rides with a backpack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By bran1986

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By bran1986

Both levers are positioned correctly. I will give...

Both levers are positioned correctly. I will give the pinch bolt idea a try when I get home from work. Just to clarify, this would be the pinch bolt you are referring to?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By bran1986

Can you please elaborate? I looked over the brake...

Can you please elaborate? I looked over the brake caliper itself and did not see anything that would appear to help in this situation. Are you implying that loosening the barrel on top of the caliper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By bran1986

Rear brake clearance

Is there a way to get better brake clearance with the Tektro dual pivots that come on the Specialized Allez? On my front wheel, I have a good amount of clearance between the brake pads and the rim....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,226
Posted By bran1986

In my area it wouldn't even be possible since...

In my area it wouldn't even be possible since bike shops can only offer curbside service currently. To be honest, a lot of things I am asking on this forum lately, I would normally just walk in a LBS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,226
Posted By bran1986

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! These gloves...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! These gloves would be mostly to get rid of some pain I am getting in my palms while riding.

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to walk into a LBS and try on a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,226
Posted By bran1986

Biking gloves - suggestions?

Never really gave any thought to biking gloves with my 29'er, but my hands get much more sore on my road bike. What gloves are you guys and gals wearing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By bran1986

Come back to this thread in 30 days and let us...

Come back to this thread in 30 days and let us know what your average speed is at that time. Bet you won't feel as bad at that point :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By bran1986

I think you are spot on...which means I am...

I think you are spot on...which means I am completely wrong. haha. Thanks for the clarification!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By bran1986

Bike tubes - what's the difference?

I just noticed that Specialized has 700 x 20-28 bike tubes with different thicknesses. According to their website they have 48, 60 and 80mm. What advantages/disadvantages would these different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 876
Posted By bran1986

phatcatkev, I was literally in the same...

phatcatkev,

I was literally in the same exact position as you about 3 weeks ago. I had a 29'er mountain bike that I bought with aspirations of trail riding. After multiple years I noticed that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,165
Posted By bran1986

Appreciate all of the help! Just got a road bike...

Appreciate all of the help! Just got a road bike so this info is very helpful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 12:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,165
Posted By bran1986

Any idea what the max PSI is on a typical 25...

Any idea what the max PSI is on a typical 25 tire? I'd check but I'm at work right now. I guess it's just surprising that 114 doesn't exceed the max PSI.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,165
Posted By bran1986

Which one sounds right - the 91/114 psi or the...

Which one sounds right - the 91/114 psi or the 51/51psi?

I'm not sure if my frame accommodates 28s. So far I am loving the "zippiness" of the 25's compared to the 2.25" on my 29'er. haha.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,165
Posted By bran1986

Thanks for the help! I'm a heavier rider -...

Thanks for the help!

I'm a heavier rider - 230ish - and it suggested 91 psi front and 114 psi rear on the 45/55 chart. That seems extremely high.

The Michelin calculator recommends 102 split...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,165
Posted By bran1986

So the 176 psi suggestion would actually be 88...

So the 176 psi suggestion would actually be 88 psi per wheel?

This is what I'm getting when I input data per wheel:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,550
Posted By bran1986

I got this bike about 8 years ago from Bikes...

I got this bike about 8 years ago from Bikes Direct:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/g29ss.htm

I am a bigger guy - 230 lbs. This bike has seriously been bullet proof over the years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By bran1986

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think I...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think I will start with the Kool Stop Salmon pads recommended in here and then move on to the Ultegra calipers if needed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By bran1986

I should have been a bit more clear. I meant...

I should have been a bit more clear. I meant traffic lights and intersections in general. I ride in a city that is on a huge upswing and is getting busier by the day. I would just feel more confident...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By bran1986

Thanks for the information. You are correct, this...

Thanks for the information. You are correct, this particular bike has the carbon fork. A big reason I purchased this bike is because I felt it was a bargain for the frame/fork you are getting.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,165
Posted By bran1986

Am I missing something with this website? I just...

Am I missing something with this website? I just put in some generic information (190 lbs and 25mm tire) and it is saying to inflate to 176 for the "15% drop method" and inflate to 102 psi for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By bran1986

I don't really have a budget, just looking for...

I don't really have a budget, just looking for something with a bit more stopping power for around town (traffic lights, stop signs, etc.) If I can get away with just replacing the pads, that would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By bran1986

Brake upgrade?

After riding more I am starting to realize the brakes on my new Specialized Allez are not the best; I kind of expected this, as most reviews mentioned the brakes as a weak point. The current brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By bran1986

It does not, but I have a separate chain breaker....

It does not, but I have a separate chain breaker. Good idea!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By bran1986

Still debating that. From reading through the...

Still debating that. From reading through the reviews on Amazon, the medium should be big enough for everything minus the bike lock.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By bran1986

The inflators I am looking at are not single use....

The inflators I am looking at are not single use. I'm just curious if one C02 cartridge is enough to fill a bike tire properly.

Good call out on the duct tape. I'll add that to the list.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By bran1986

D'oh! I definitely meant bike tube, not tire....

D'oh! I definitely meant bike tube, not tire. Good call on the nuts in the jersey pocket. Driver's License/credit card will be in a little pocket that attaches to my cell phone.

The cable lock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,370
Posted By bran1986

Bicycle Seat Bag - Necessities

I currently ride with a backpack but am debating making the switch to a seat bag. I am looking at the Topeak Aero or the Rockbros bag.

Regardless, here is a list of everything I would like to fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,677
Posted By bran1986

Yep, it shows exactly where the spike is. Shows...

Yep, it shows exactly where the spike is. Shows consistent speeds my entire ride and then a huge spike at one location. Glad to hear I'm not the only one having this issue.
Forum: Introductions
04-23-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By bran1986

Glad I could be of assistance. :lol:

Glad I could be of assistance. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,677
Posted By bran1986

In these two cases I rode (almost) the exact...

In these two cases I rode (almost) the exact route as I used to on my mountain bike. I was using my mountain bike 99% for road biking, which is why I ended up purchasing a road bike - the right tool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By bran1986

These frames are definitely on the pricier side....

These frames are definitely on the pricier side. Here is the price list from their website:

$1875 Lugged Production frame set

+$425 Bi lam upgrade

+$150 internal wiring for SL hub on fork
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,677
Posted By bran1986

This actually makes a ton of sense. I'm curious...

This actually makes a ton of sense. I'm curious if there is any way that I can correct this, even though it's not a huge deal. I'm using a newer Note 10 so I doubt it's the phone itself. Maybe a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,677
Posted By bran1986

I shouldn't have said same average speed for each...

I shouldn't have said same average speed for each bike. I meant an average speed in line with what I was expecting from switching bikes, meaning that the average speed wasn't an insane amount higher....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,677
Posted By bran1986

I also don't tell Strava what bike/equipment I'm...

I also don't tell Strava what bike/equipment I'm using, so the app itself has no idea that I have switched bikes. I just find it weird that I'm riding the same route, same general average speed and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,677
Posted By bran1986

Strava - inaccurate top speed

So I've been using Strava to calculate my rides and it always seemed to be accurate with my mountain bike: 11 mph average speed, top speed 22-25 mph. All of that is about right for the type of rider...
Forum: Introductions
04-21-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By bran1986

I've rode single-speed bikes for the past 15...

I've rode single-speed bikes for the past 15 years. Never had one of them on a bike before. But now I'm excited to read all about the "dork disc".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,485
Posted By bran1986

I've owned two bikes from Bikes Direct and never...

I've owned two bikes from Bikes Direct and never had a problem with either of them. I bought one used and the other I ordered directly from them. The bike arrived fast and was very easy to assemble...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By bran1986

The saddle height seems just about perfect at...

The saddle height seems just about perfect at this point; my knees just barely bent at full stroke. In all the years I've ridden bikes I never thought about moving the saddle back or forward. Maybe I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By bran1986

I'm having a hard time understanding the part in...

I'm having a hard time understanding the part in bold. I do not have any additional steerer tube above the stem, but if I am reading this correctly I can still move the stem up as long as the steerer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By bran1986

Thanks for the responses! Getting...

Thanks for the responses!

Getting professionally measured at this point might be tougher than normal due to COVID, but I plan on getting this done at some point in the future.

I also feel as I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By bran1986

Finding the right stem

Hello again everyone!

Today I have a stem question for everyone. I recently purchased a Specialized Allez (as some of you may know) in 54cm. I am 5'9 with a 31" inseam and arms that are a bit on...
Forum: Introductions
04-20-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By bran1986

Old member making a return

Good Afternoon All!

I figured I would make a post since I just rejoined these forums. I used to frequent this site about 12 or so years ago, but can't remember my old login for the life of me....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,629
Posted By bran1986

Didn't mean to start a whole debate. I have...

Didn't mean to start a whole debate. I have nothing against clipless and will definitely consider them in the future. Right now I'm just trying to make this transition as seamless as possible....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,629
Posted By bran1986

I'm glad to hear other people also like being...

I'm glad to hear other people also like being able to move/reposition their feet when biking. For some reason being "strapped in" always felt weird to me.

I never even thought about getting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,629
Posted By bran1986

Woah, thanks for all the suggestions! This forum...

Woah, thanks for all the suggestions! This forum is even more responsive and helpful than I remember :)

Picked the bike up this morning and got the shop to keep the cheap-o platforms on, so I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,629
Posted By bran1986

That's a good idea; I actually considered them as...

That's a good idea; I actually considered them as well. I was just a bit skeptical how good the flat side of a hybrid petal would be.


I looked into pedals like Crank Brothers Stamp and just...
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