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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-18, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By myth001

I know I can't get the axle to get bigger, but I...

I know I can't get the axle to get bigger, but I wonder if there is a way to reduce the 15mm fork hole smaller to 12mm with some thru-axle adapter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-18, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By myth001

I did think of that as another option as well....

I did think of that as another option as well. But I wonder how much a carbon fork runs for? It may get a bit too expensive just to get my favorite wheels working.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By myth001

Those adapters run the 12mm axle through 15mm...

Those adapters run the 12mm axle through 15mm hubs. My problems is the opposite - to make the 15mm axle run through the 12mm hub. Sigh!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By myth001

Thru Axle Compatibility/Workaround

I bought a second hand Raleigh RXC recently and loved how nicely it handles road and gravel. Also, my first experience with a SRAM 1x system, need a bit to time to find out which front chainring will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-16, 06:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,015
Posted By myth001

Wow, Got more replies in this thread than I...

Wow, Got more replies in this thread than I anticipated.

Yes, it's 8000 km, not miles.

The RD is Dura Ace 9000, and they only come in one size.

I believe I got the answer, if it works...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-16, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,015
Posted By myth001

The front stays the same at 52/36. The smaller on...

The front stays the same at 52/36. The smaller on the rear also stays the same. I was just worrying if the change from 28 to 25 on the rear larger cog will make too much of a difference to make the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,015
Posted By myth001

Chain length Question?

I have run an 11-28 or a 12-28 cassette on the 2 wheel-sets I have at home. For those two switch-overs, I know I don't need to change the chain length, and the rear derailleur adjusts (right?).

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,346
Posted By myth001

And in my case, do I still need to check for the...

And in my case, do I still need to check for the "Rapid Rise" in the RD?

Oh, Hillrider just answered my question as I was typing it.... LOL


Cool, thanks a lot everyone. I'll check my LBS and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,346
Posted By myth001

Awesome! So, which one would be ideal, the...

Awesome!

So, which one would be ideal, the XT-M960 or the XTR-M972?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,346
Posted By myth001

Good point, I need to check for exact model in...

Good point, I need to check for exact model in the bike. The cable comes from the side of the shifter - so it must be the older model.

I am also thinking of upgrading the shifters to 105 - 5700....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,346
Posted By myth001

Is Rapid Rise the same as Rapid Fire? Or are they...

Is Rapid Rise the same as Rapid Fire? Or are they totally different aspects?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-16, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,346
Posted By myth001

Hmm, rapid rise, I'll check with him. Thanks. ...

Hmm, rapid rise, I'll check with him. Thanks.

Actually he's got an XTR M960, but he also has a carbon XTR-M972 shadow that he'll have to charge me a bit.
Which one could work better of the two?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,346
Posted By myth001

That's great. So getting my friend's XTR RD will...

That's great. So getting my friend's XTR RD will be the way to go.

So, with XTR - 9 spd RD, it can be any MTB 10 speed cassette. Right? Doesn't have to be an XT/XTR but an SLX or so should be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,346
Posted By myth001

9 Speed MTB derailleur with a 10 speed road drivetrain

I just bought myself a new cyclocross bike (yoohooo!) that came with a Tiagra 10-speed DT. The rear cassette is a 12-30 Tiagra. I want to put a cassette with a larger ratio, so my LBS told me that I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-22-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,089
Posted By myth001

That's a good point. Thx. I just received my...

That's a good point. Thx.

I just received my new Garmin 810 (switching form using my phone as cyclometer). Are there any more such pointers that I should keep in mind when riding track vs. road?...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-16-15, 08:11 AM
Replies: 735
Views: 80,619
Posted By myth001

Congrats Rob on all the racing and the medal. ...

Congrats Rob on all the racing and the medal.

Yes, it was an awesome weekend indeed. Though I was not so glad (j/k) to see so many Out-of-Ontario riders for the "Provincials". Isn't Provincials...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-15, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By myth001

Cipollini Releases Jewel-Encrusted Bike

$54,000 bike features gold, platinum, diamonds, and most importantly, carbon fiber

445177

"The bike features 40 grams of 18-carat gold, 122 grams of platinum (in the head tube and downtube...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 14,917
Posted By myth001

This is a good deal. But giving them my rides...

This is a good deal. But giving them my rides with full stats and locations make me cringe a bit...

I just hope they allowed a choice of online stores such as Ribble, Wiggle, Merlin, Evan, Chain...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-15, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,068
Posted By myth001

I have used my iPhone for 3 years now, and have...

I have used my iPhone for 3 years now, and have tried many apps. So far my go-to apps are Runtastic and Wahoo. I do however export to Strava for Segments and Analysis later on. The transfer is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-08-15, 08:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,962
Posted By myth001

Thanks Dalai and Gtrob, I went to my LBS and...

Thanks Dalai and Gtrob, I went to my LBS and picked up a no-name brand skewer, and it works great with my Campy Bullet front wheel. It feels awesome now. I'll ride it tonight and see the comparative...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-07-15, 07:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,962
Posted By myth001

I knew they existed, but didn't try too hard to...

I knew they existed, but didn't try too hard to find one. AND, can't get this one either - they won't ship outside US from that link.
Gotta find this elsewhere now.
Thanks for the info, will be...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-02-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,043
Posted By myth001

That article was published on 2015/04/01, i.e.,...

That article was published on 2015/04/01, i.e., on April Fool's Day. Can we really trust it??? :p
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-15, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

These look nice. Has anyone tried these? 441407

These look nice. Has anyone tried these?
441407
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

LOL, bushier is the problem here. They hold it,...

LOL, bushier is the problem here. They hold it, hold it, hold it. And then drain the entire stock in to the eyes! :roflmao2:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

I sweat buckets, so I like my gloves dry to...

I sweat buckets, so I like my gloves dry to absorb the sweat.

Talking about sweating, often I've had sweat dripping into my eyes as I'm riding. In training I can slow down and clean up, but gets...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-15, 07:21 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

Thx. Gotta try this sometime. Normally I leave my...

Thx. Gotta try this sometime. Normally I leave my sleeves for spits/nose drips when I feel the need to. Perhaps can use right for intake, and left for out... LOL.

BTW, tried energy chewies after...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-24-15, 05:51 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

I know I've given it all when I pull my...

I know I've given it all when I pull my haemorrhoid:eek: on a steep climb.
Luckily hasn't happened on the track so far. :twitchy:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

That's precisely the feeling I get as well. And...

That's precisely the feeling I get as well. And it seems the words are also hard to come out.


Perhaps I should try to recreate that feeling, and test out a candy, honey, energy chewies, pop etc....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 09:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,376
Posted By myth001

Nothing that I noticed so far. I changed my BB...

Nothing that I noticed so far. I changed my BB and crankset to Miche right away. But you mentioned that you also also removed BB and inspected it.

The only creaking I've noticed is the one coming...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

Haven't raced outside yet in the season, and the...

Haven't raced outside yet in the season, and the track season has been ON since January. it seems like just the dryness in the air (or my mind).

And I can't do too much sugary drinks, they make me...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

Yes, you were there for 2 consecutive sessions...

Yes, you were there for 2 consecutive sessions yesterday. Don't know how you did it.

But I'm not sure if that track-cough is linked with the cough-cold that we get in the cold season, especially...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

Question about the dryness in the air:

I've noticed that a few times the air has been too dry in the track. Mostly, I just stop and sip in some liquid (water + Nuun tablet) more often. But twice (in the O-Cup last month, and then...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-20-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,461
Posted By myth001

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing.

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-19-15, 11:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,376
Posted By myth001

I'd love to if my accountant, ahem, my wife,...

I'd love to if my accountant, ahem, my wife, would let me... :p



So, when you change your frame every year or two, do you keep your old one, or sells it to recoup some of the costs???
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-15, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,261
Posted By myth001

I'd check Merlin, Ribble, ProBikeKit, Wiggle,...

I'd check Merlin, Ribble, ProBikeKit, Wiggle, Chain Reaction, Evans, and Bike Discount.de, whoever gives you the best deal.

They're all reputable stores, and have been around for a long time....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-19-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,376
Posted By myth001

LOL. None of the above. I liked Argon, but...

LOL. None of the above.

I liked Argon, but as all the rental bikes in my Velo were Argons, I didn't want to blend in.

So, I chose Jamis Sonik (JAMIS BICYCLES...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-16-15, 06:38 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 26,578
Posted By myth001

Awesome pumped-up sprint. The crowd was wholly at...

Awesome pumped-up sprint. The crowd was wholly at the end of their seats, and so was I... LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 03:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,546
Posted By myth001

Found this quote from another site. It is for a...

Found this quote from another site. It is for a 10-speed, but should apply to an 11-speed also:


So we have some chance. I just ordered an 11-28, and now need to find a 12T lockring, so I can try...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,546
Posted By myth001

Here's the anatomy of an 11-speed Shimano. ...

Here's the anatomy of an 11-speed Shimano.
438877
Looks like the middle cogs should be interchangeable. Anyone?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,546
Posted By myth001

I'm not sure, but it seems that way. If the...

I'm not sure, but it seems that way.
If the 11-speed cassettes are designed to have the width, the only limiting factors are your smallest and largest cogs. The largest cog defines your chainlength....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,546
Posted By myth001

Some good suggestions there. I really like the DA...

Some good suggestions there. I really like the DA 12-28's configuration.
I already have the 11-32 Ultegra at home, so that can give me the 16 and 18 cogs (11-32: 11-12-13-14-16-18-20-22-25-28-32)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 06:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,546
Posted By myth001

11-Speed Ultegra Compatible Cassettes

Hi guys,
I'm looking for a new cassette. Currently I've been riding an 11-32 cassette, that I got as I ride some steep but short hills in my neighborhood. I have been trying to train myself to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-13-15, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By myth001

Thanks jerry and Anthony, for great suggestions. ...

Thanks jerry and Anthony, for great suggestions.
I didn't get the 172.5 mm (only picked up the DA FD +RD), as my legs are true and tried on the shorter cranks.
Much appreciated.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-12-15, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By myth001

Crank Size Question

Guys, I've been riding a 170 mm Ultegra 6800 on my road bike for a couple of years now. And I ride a 165mm on my track bike. I don't have problems with both.

I love high cadence, can spin 100...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,136
Posted By myth001

Bike-Discount.de Voucher Code

Am planning to pick up a spare set of wheels for training from these guys. Their prices are already great as compared to many other stores I've seen. Just curious as to see if there are any voucher...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-03-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

My regular go-to online stores are Pro Bike Kit,...

My regular go-to online stores are Pro Bike Kit, Wiggle, Merlin, Evans and Chain reaction. Bike-discount.de has good prices generally, and has a set of wheels at the lowest price that I'm interested...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-03-15, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,332
Posted By myth001

I also have used Velodromeshop twice now, and...

I also have used Velodromeshop twice now, and both times it was great communication, and fast (and FREE) shipping. Once i ordered crankset, cogs, chain and such. But the other time I only ordered a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-19-15, 01:53 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,875
Posted By myth001

Icarus has these on ebay. I first tried and loved...

Icarus has these on ebay. I first tried and loved them. Since I've found various alternates on these. On track they probably won't fall off (haven't for me since I started), but on road I'm not...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-19-15, 08:27 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By myth001

Yes, that's great. And I hope the interest keeps...

Yes, that's great. And I hope the interest keeps growing. After people take their initial training lessons, there should be more courses to look up to. I like how the endurance, motor pacing and such...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By myth001

That's a great suggestion as well. When I started...

That's a great suggestion as well. When I started road racing, I started in the beginner's category, and am slowly planning to move up. With track, we didn't have a choice.

Yes, I was one of the...
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