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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By tFUnK

Ok let's start over: 1) so the bike shifts...

Ok let's start over:
1) so the bike shifts fine going from small to middle, middle to small, correct?
2) another click on the shifter doesn't move the cable? Or is there not another click because...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 159,613
Posted By tFUnK

Whenever I stumble upon this thread, I go on CL...

Whenever I stumble upon this thread, I go on CL afterwards to see what's available 😁

Had a very basic Lemond once: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By tFUnK

Similar experience here, been on and off gloves...

Similar experience here, been on and off gloves over the years. Agree that basic is best, half finger fitting better than full (and easier to grab things, work with touch screens, etc) - I only ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By tFUnK

Was he wearing gloves, though

Was he wearing gloves, though
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10,425
Views: 3,359,291
Posted By tFUnK

At some point, the CAADs will also qualify for...

At some point, the CAADs will also qualify for C&V status. That point may or may not have already passed 🤔

Sort of related - I miss this post-criterium, pre-CAAD 2.8.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10,425
Views: 3,359,291
Posted By tFUnK

Oof, gnarly. Sounds like you had a case of PTA...

Oof, gnarly. Sounds like you had a case of PTA (post-trauma amnesia).

I was chased by a homeless guy's dog once - I didn't go down but I did get nipped.

All my bikes are still SRAM 10sp and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By tFUnK

My guess is gloves make it slightly more...

My guess is gloves make it slightly more difficult to get warmers or jackets off while on the bike. Might also impact bottle and musette pickups in feed zones.

Personally I like gloves for the UV...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 104
Posted By tFUnK

I dunno man, I've ran AliExpress chains and...

I dunno man, I've ran AliExpress chains and cassettes without issue. I'm not saying they're as good as SRAM or Shimano, but for my purposes they're fine.

But back to your question - whether...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 540
Posted By tFUnK

Maybe I'm just old school but that seems really...

Maybe I'm just old school but that seems really low. At my weight the optimal pressure is 90psi with 25mm tires. But I guess if it works it works. I would send them a picture of every pinch flat I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 331
Posted By tFUnK

I don't think that is a thing - wheels aren't...

I don't think that is a thing - wheels aren't dependant on what type of caliper mount is required.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By tFUnK

Limit screws

Limit screws
Forum: Northern California
05-21-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,639
Posted By tFUnK

A couple of points: - on MUPs cyclists yield...

A couple of points:
- on MUPs cyclists yield to pedestrians.
- MUPs are considered recreational trails and that allows for folks to stop momentarily vs. always needing to be in a state of motion....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 03:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 331
Posted By tFUnK

Something is not right if the old setup worked...

Something is not right if the old setup worked but the new one doesn't. I feel like there's some info missing. Given that the LBS already looked at it and recommended a new fork, I'm not sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 332
Posted By tFUnK

AliExpress (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOq18qe)...

AliExpress (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOq18qe) has been good to me. I like the Grand Sport Race (don't take my word for it, take Ray Hosler's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 38,324
Posted By tFUnK

At some point I owned that frame as well as those...

At some point I owned that frame as well as those wheels. Loved the frame, regret selling it even though it only fit 25mm tires max. The wheels, they looked nice but were too heavy....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 349
Posted By tFUnK

I'm going to guess it's 135mm from inside of...

I'm going to guess it's 135mm from inside of dropout to inside of dropout. If you're measuring tip of axle to tip of axle, that may bring it to 140mm. 135mm is the locknut to locknut distance and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By tFUnK

It's a rebadged RS Mag fork so maybe look for a...

It's a rebadged RS Mag fork so maybe look for a manual online? If I were to guess I'd start with like 5 ml and adjusted as needed.
It's an air/oil fork so maybe all that's needed is a pump up?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 181
Posted By tFUnK

Haven't tried but have looked into getting a...

Haven't tried but have looked into getting a Token Ninja 3724 thread together BB to replace my BB90. Going to do this conversion in a couple of weeks but you may not wish to wait two weeks for me to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,519
Posted By tFUnK

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240318_143138_e7e2b666266b49cd7f333b1a7bc687c9bed29fde.jpg
Apologies for posting this so many times recently but I think it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By tFUnK

Spoke pattern math aside, I feel like I've not...

Spoke pattern math aside, I feel like I've not seen any 18h disc setups, and perhaps for good reason. If you're still inclined to continued with the build, I would vote for using a 36h hub to have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 436
Posted By tFUnK

Have also ridden worse and my gut tells me you'll...

Have also ridden worse and my gut tells me you'll probably be fine to continue riding it but I echo what others have said: if this is an important event to you then is the price of new tires worth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,066
Posted By tFUnK

I've once had a small piece of gravel get caught...

I've once had a small piece of gravel get caught in the tire and jam the rear wheel against the bottom of the caliper. I agree it's extremely rare but it's possible and when it happened it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 349
Posted By tFUnK

The quietest wheels I've got are a set of...

The quietest wheels I've got are a set of Bontrager Paradigm Elites, and from what I've read they have DT Swiss 240 internals, so perhaps that's an option (you'll need a few spacers to run a 7s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By tFUnK

Ideally, single tooth jumps from 12t-18t, then 4t...

Ideally, single tooth jumps from 12t-18t, then 4t jumps from 20t-36t, but I'm on 10 speed so I accept the compromise with what's commonly available (12-13-14-15-17-19-21-24-28-32, or...
Forum: Touring
05-05-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 977
Posted By tFUnK

Not here to hate; I think the issue with this...

Not here to hate; I think the issue with this thread is OP posted two very different bikes and asked BF which one they would pick if they had to whittle it down to one, with no additional context in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 429
Posted By tFUnK

Good stuff. I was able to get 32t big cog on a...

Good stuff. I was able to get 32t big cog on a Shimano short cage before as well. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By tFUnK

Ferguron will do and good luck! Kontact Token...

Ferguron will do and good luck!
Kontact Token makes a part that's specific to the Trek BB90 and there are multiple review videos of the product including the install procedure, albeit with other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By tFUnK

I think pretty much only Token makes this...

I think pretty much only Token makes this conversion BB and I got caught in analysis paralysis between getting one for $73 (with install tool) and just getting replacement 2437 bearings for $15....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 925
Posted By tFUnK

If it were me, I'd try to source some MTB hubs or...

If it were me, I'd try to source some MTB hubs or just live with 130mm hub that's squeezed in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 343
Posted By tFUnK

Now that you mention it, I think my PG1070...

Now that you mention it, I think my PG1070 cassette also required two spacers between the large 3-cog cluster and the next cog. I noticed while checking my hub bearings and freehub body and thought...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,066
Posted By tFUnK

Shimming the dropouts is an old hack, though not...

Shimming the dropouts is an old hack, though not one I have tried personally. I forget the material or object of choice, but a search might yield a feasible solution.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 441
Posted By tFUnK

chaadster yes I absolutely hate how the rear tail...

chaadster yes I absolutely hate how the rear tail drags when I'm wheeling it vertically through my cars in the garage! Both the rear and front tails have come off at least once - I'm on my last set...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,577
Posted By tFUnK

Yeah I suppose. I mean, I can also get scooters,...

Yeah I suppose. I mean, I can also get scooters, skate boards, roller skates used off of Craigslist. Secrecy is definitely not the primary reason I ride a bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 02:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By tFUnK

It sounds like you're asking about aero bar...

It sounds like you're asking about aero bar extensions with 26mm clamp? But that doesn't make sense on a 2025 bike 🤔
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 441
Posted By tFUnK

+1 for Crud but mine are the older version. Not...

+1 for Crud but mine are the older version. Not very quick to install/remove. But yeah, 25mm with fenders, 27mm tires without - that was my compromise....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,028
Posted By tFUnK

I know you asked about speed but the other part...

I know you asked about speed but the other part of this is how much more enjoyable it will be to ride nicer tires and lighter wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By tFUnK

I don't recall seeing Easton wheels with the...

I don't recall seeing Easton wheels with the groove in the brake track, at least not on their older wheels. The red hubs with traditional spoke holes also don't align with my experience with their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By tFUnK

Yup, pretty much 🤣😅 My dumb ass got the...

Yup, pretty much 🤣😅

My dumb ass got the incorrect BB. It's my own mistake but the mfgr certainly added to the confusion with their product labeling. I guess I shouldn't have assumed that BB86-95...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,371
Posted By tFUnK

In my 20+ years of cycling I've had two instances...

In my 20+ years of cycling I've had two instances of QR skewer failure. Both were of the external cam type and both had the nut end (not the lever end) unscrew itself. On one case, I'll take the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,293
Posted By tFUnK

Those stock low end Bontrager wheels aren't...

Those stock low end Bontrager wheels aren't great. I bought a used Trek bike and the rear already came with a replaced spoke. Then on a ride I broke another (only the second spoke I've ever broken in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,811
Posted By tFUnK

You just want to put enough air for it to take...

You just want to put enough air for it to take shape. Like 3-4 strokes on a mini pump, or 1 stroke on a floor pump.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By tFUnK

Ok so after some more research I realized the BB...

Ok so after some more research I realized the BB I bought is for 41mm frame shells and I need a BB that's 37mm. I'll give that a try and see if that does the trick.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,991
Posted By tFUnK

Good excuse to post my oldest bike (1998): ...

Good excuse to post my oldest bike (1998):
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240411_155732_2_ef404c4a31e8cf9de4a1d9cbc76f4955a994d2e6.jpg

But even my newer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By tFUnK

A buddy got some ICANs. They seem to be a step...

A buddy got some ICANs. They seem to be a step above the Superteam or unbranded Chinese carbon clinchers that I've owned.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,351
Posted By tFUnK

It could be coincidental that the dropped stay...

It could be coincidental that the dropped stay frame just happens to also have more exposed seat post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Posted By tFUnK

Not a dumb question but I feel like gravel tires...

Not a dumb question but I feel like gravel tires will be a better choice for mixed pavement/trails than a commuter/touring tire with respect to ride comfort and traction.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,973
Posted By tFUnK

Everyone has a different definition of...

Everyone has a different definition of "commuting" so the only thing I'll contribute is that back in the day I rode a front suspension hardtail mountain bike on the streets of San Francisco (lots of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 534
Posted By tFUnK

I had that frame and ran 28mm tires (mounted on...

I had that frame and ran 28mm tires (mounted on skinny rims of that era), no problem.

$500 for a carbon bike from that era sounds about right, assuming no damage, good condition, good fit, etc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By tFUnK

This is a replacement (conversion?) part that...

This is a replacement (conversion?) part that substitutes for BB86, BB90, BB92. Apart from the threaded sleeve not fitting my shell, it looks like it would work to convert my press fit bearings to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By tFUnK

Trek BB90 question

I've got a Trek with BB90 (2015 Boone). The NDS bearing is shot and I thought it was a good opportunity to upgrade to a thread-together BB (similar to a Token Ninja)....
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