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Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Proper l-screw adjustments on or off the bike

My rear 105 derailleur had a hard time shifting to the largest cog so I tried readjusting my L-screw according to Park tools instructions, which go as follow :

Similar to the H screw setting, make...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 07:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,056
Posted By ToiletSiphon

It's brand new

It's brand new
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,056
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Waxed chain poor shifting

So I recently tried waxing my chains doing the procedure described by moltenspeedwax. Not too much of an hassle. The drivetrain runs super silent, but it seems that shifting to smaller cogs in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-19, 05:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,899
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Thanks, much appreciated. A tip for you: I...

Thanks, much appreciated.
A tip for you: I measure clearance (tires or otherwise) by inserting different sizes Allen key. For my derailleur, the 2mm won't fit but the 1mm is loose, so I'm somewhere...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,899
Posted By ToiletSiphon

In my case it's about 1.5 to 2mm. Same for you?

In my case it's about 1.5 to 2mm. Same for you?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-19, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,899
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Front derailleur and crank arms clearance

The front derailleur on my new Emonda ALR is running reeeeeally close to the crank arm when fully shifted up. How much clearance is actually sufficient to not risk hitting it if I go full gas and...
07-26-19, 04:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,594
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Well actually IT IS a brand new chain. It just...

Well actually IT IS a brand new chain. It just keeps leaving dark streak on a towel even after a few soaks. I used this stuff:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mineral-spirits-946-ml-0491017p.html
07-25-19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,594
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Mineral spirits safe on metals?

Currently trying to completely degrease a chain before waxing but I'm not done and leaving for a few days. I'm pretty sure that letting my un-oiled/unwaxed dry chain on the counter is a recipe for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-19, 08:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,636
Posted By ToiletSiphon

BB30 still blows, the welds could be smoother,...

BB30 still blows, the welds could be smoother, I'm not sold on the speed release thru axle and it's too expensive compared to the Trek Emonda ALR.

That said, I'm still currently debating between...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,337,844
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Does anyone has the weight of the CAAD13 105 disc?

Does anyone has the weight of the CAAD13 105 disc?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,841
Posted By ToiletSiphon

So far this has not materialized. Take the Emonda...

So far this has not materialized. Take the Emonda SL5 for example. The rim version was under 2500 cad. Now the disc version is 3300 cad, even if it's now only available in disc version.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,841
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Very helpful, although disappointing. Currently...

Very helpful, although disappointing. Currently there is a 900$ CAD difference between the SL5 rim vs disc. I know discs are better, but for someone who doesn't want to pay a premium, that sure makes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,841
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Is Trek ditching rim brakes on the Domane and Emonda SL?

The 2020 Emonda SL is out and it seems that there is now no rim brake option. The 2020 Domane hasn't been announced yet, but the 2019 with rim brake is now on sale (and the same model with disc...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-19, 09:45 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,661
Posted By ToiletSiphon

My argument for disc brakes would mostly be the...

My argument for disc brakes would mostly be the consistent wheel alignment provided by the thru axle. I had a previous rim brakes bike which developed some play at the dropouts, which resulted in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,084
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Search "luescher teknik" on Google. They are...

Search "luescher teknik" on Google. They are located in Australia.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-18, 06:18 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,727
Posted By ToiletSiphon

For those who'd had either a Roubaix or Diverge...

For those who'd had either a Roubaix or Diverge for some time now, how is the FutureShock holding up? Just curious.

While I am at it... There is something bothering me about the design, and it's...
05-25-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,452
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Trek Fuel ex 8 vs Specialized Stumpjumper 2019 vs Rocky mountain instinct alloy 50 -

In the market for my first full suspension mtb. Those three bikes are what seem like good all around options in my price range at the shops I trust. Thing is, I'm not sure I'll be able to test them...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-17, 05:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,761
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Not the same grade of aluminum, Domane is...

Not the same grade of aluminum, Domane is heavier. I'll try them myself one day but it's impossible for the moment. I just wanted to know what to expect
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,761
Posted By ToiletSiphon

There is a lot of good reviews for the Emonda...

There is a lot of good reviews for the Emonda ALR... But I was asking about the Domane ALR,which has a geometry more suited to my odd proportions
08-31-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,283
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Protecting seatstays and chainstays from broken hanger

I know the rear derailleur hanger is supposed to be made in order to break without damaging the frame. But I've read so many stories of a broken hanger sending the derailleur in the stays and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-17, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,761
Posted By ToiletSiphon

I vas actually looking for a bike that isn't...

I vas actually looking for a bike that isn't carbon. It doesn't suits my OCD tendencies very well :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-17, 03:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,761
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Bump!

Bump!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-17, 05:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 70,782
Posted By ToiletSiphon

How do you like it compared to your old Madone?...

How do you like it compared to your old Madone? Feel any difference in stiffness or comfort?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 70,782
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Thread resurrection!

For all those who posted pictures of their brand new ALR, how is it holding up after a while? Does it looks like a tough and durable frame? Just got rid of a cracked CF frame and I want something fun...
08-06-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,214
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Would this bike, in the E5 version, be tough...

Would this bike, in the E5 version, be tough enough to haul a kid in a trailer? Would this void the warranty?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-17, 05:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,238
Posted By ToiletSiphon

105 vs Ultegra crankset - stiffness difference?

For those who tried both, could you discern any stiffness difference between the two cranks? Is there a really good reason to go with one over the other?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-17, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,761
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Trek Domane ALR impressions?

I'm tempted by he Domane ALR as an all-around, robust bike that won't break my budget. Has anyone here bought or ridden one? How's the frame, is it plenty stiff if you put down some good watts? Used...
07-27-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,214
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Has anyone tried or bought the new Diverge E5...

Has anyone tried or bought the new Diverge E5 without the FutureShock? (so either in Claris, Sora or Tiagra). How's the ride? Is the frame stiff enough for some good out-of-the-saddle uphill efforts...
07-16-17, 04:54 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,214
Posted By ToiletSiphon

How robust is the E5 frame? Does it feels more...

How robust is the E5 frame? Does it feels more solid than a "pure" road bike? I'm tempted to get one for commuting, hauling my kid in a trailer and some road riding, and I want something bullet proof.
07-07-17, 03:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,847
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Full carbon dropouts are pretty frequent. I have...

Full carbon dropouts are pretty frequent. I have them on my fork (alloy in the rear).
07-07-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,847
Posted By ToiletSiphon

That's what I meant although I was not very...

That's what I meant although I was not very clear. That's why as was talking about the QR system as a whole, and that includes dropouts and locknuts. I have two set of wheels and one has locknuts...
07-06-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,847
Posted By ToiletSiphon

How safe is the quick release system?

I've been thinking about this lately. To me, it seems like a very crucial part of the bike only relies on a small steel rod. Clamp it too tight and you risk weakening it and having it break, clamp it...
06-28-17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,385
Posted By ToiletSiphon

After some tinkering with mine, here's what I...

After some tinkering with mine, here's what I actually found out: The front wheel axle is almost not affected by QR pressure. Leaving play when tightening the cone resulted in play when mounted on...
06-15-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Was it carbon dropouts? I wouldn't mind filing...

Was it carbon dropouts? I wouldn't mind filing aluminum but I'm afraid that filing carbon might break the fibers.
06-15-17, 05:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Before going ahead with filing, I decided to try...

Before going ahead with filing, I decided to try something less permanent. So I made a small shim out of two layers of aluminum can and put it at the bottom of the right dropout. Slid the wheel back...
06-14-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Not really. It's a Shimano wheel with their...

Not really. It's a Shimano wheel with their digital preload adjustment. So I don't have any control on the position of the locknuts, can only control the amount of preload.
06-14-17, 05:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By ToiletSiphon

2 years old bike. Might have been this way the...

2 years old bike. Might have been this way the whole time, but I'm not ruling out uneven dropouts wear... One of them still has paint at the bottom while the other does not, but this also might...
06-14-17, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Front wheel not centered in fork

While switching to a new set of wheels, I noticed my front wheel is a bit off center. The rim is about 2 mm closer to the left blade of the fork. Checked if it wasn't a wheel issue by flipping the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Yeah that's a L AIR could be a good name for...

Yeah that's a L
AIR could be a good name for the next iteration of the carbon version tho!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-17, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Trek emonda alr fork dropouts

I'm eyeing a Emonda Alr build but I was wondering one thing about the fork dropouts. Are they aluminum or carbon? And if they are carbon, did Trek put metal inserts where they meet the QR and hub...
05-24-17, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,385
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Anyone?

Anyone?
05-23-17, 06:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,385
Posted By ToiletSiphon

The general consensus seems to be that there...

The general consensus seems to be that there should be a little play when preloading the bearings and that this play will go away when clamping the wheel with the QR skewer.

Does this still...
04-10-17, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,388
Posted By ToiletSiphon

It's already the full length of the steerer, down...

It's already the full length of the steerer, down to the crown of the fork. I'll try to submit the pictures to Cannondale. What bothers me is that they will probably ask me to go through my LBS and I...
04-09-17, 11:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,388
Posted By ToiletSiphon

The advice is greatly appreciated. Tbh, I still...

The advice is greatly appreciated. Tbh, I still find those jagged patterns super odd. I can't comprehend how a mold would have left this kind of imprint, and I really don't think it's a demarcation...
04-09-17, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,388
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Your are talking about the vertical lines right? ...

Your are talking about the vertical lines right?
If the resin was cracked, wouldn't I be able to feel it?
I did that test, no sign of expansion with or without the expander.
04-09-17, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,388
Posted By ToiletSiphon

You can see an horizontal mark on the first...

You can see an horizontal mark on the first picture, which was indeed caused by the bottom of the steerer. Inspection by LBS revealed it is within what's normal. Just to make sure, I have since...
03-25-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,388
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Yes they do. The plug has to be positioned at the...

Yes they do. The plug has to be positioned at the lower stem bolt and no spacer shall be used on the top of the steerer.

Just out of safety, I replaced the plug with a Specialized compression...
03-25-17, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,388
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Carbon steerer - what am I seeing

Took apart my cockpit to make some adjustments and decided to inspect my steerer. At first sight, it looks fine. No cracks, no bulging, no obvious signs of delamination, everything is smooth to the...
03-08-17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,724
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Well I alredy go by 1/4 turn AND torque value (3,...

Well I alredy go by 1/4 turn AND torque value (3, 4, 4.5, 5). Excellent suggestion :D

And if there is a difference in circumference (probably caused by the expander), does that makes the uneven...
03-08-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,724
Posted By ToiletSiphon

Cannondale manual says NOT to put as spacer on...

Cannondale manual says NOT to put as spacer on top of the stem, so I followed it.
No idea if the stem's slot is even. I'll probably need to try it.
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