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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 89
Posted By Iride01

The other thing to consider is if there is rim...

The other thing to consider is if there is rim tape on the bead seat that might be keeping the bead from getting up on that shelf, as you called it. And I think a lot of rims made expressly for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 92
Posted By Iride01

Okay. But the locknut on the picture is the hex...

Okay. But the locknut on the picture is the hex nut on the left. That single piece crank requires no special tools to remove or to adjust.

If you only work on a few bikes, I'd just get the tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 92
Posted By Iride01

For that lock nut, you should be able to use most...

For that lock nut, you should be able to use most any standard open end wrench of the correct size.

For other locknuts, it's going to depend.


Judging by the tool you used, you are obviously...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 89
Posted By Iride01

If it's a slow enough leak at that point, then...

If it's a slow enough leak at that point, then try a floor pump. I can get to a way higher pressure with a floor pump than my air compressors. The only thing they have going for them is they can put...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By Iride01

Despite my bleak comment, I do feel AI might be...

Despite my bleak comment, I do feel AI might be useful for fitting. If a person can't figure out how to move things and try different positions themselves to see what works for them, then at least...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By Iride01

I'm sure AI will be happy to regurgitate the...

I'm sure AI will be happy to regurgitate the popular dogma just like many others do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 326
Posted By Iride01

I'd put it back on to ride back home if I was...

I'd put it back on to ride back home if I was more than a comfortable walk to the house. But I'd replace it before the next ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By Iride01

You have to know what type BB shell you have to...

You have to know what type BB shell you have to pick a BB. Then you have to know if anyone makes a BB that will work with the crankset you want to use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 444
Posted By Iride01

We've had one at a trail head here for many...

We've had one at a trail head here for many years. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipOfcqmQ7IkDomzOI2CF9jZeHZwSy7o-G8reN3QK=s680-w680-h510 I think it was actually donated by a local bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,042
Posted By Iride01

I agree that it's likely a bad idea. But I do...

I agree that it's likely a bad idea. But I do find there are sometimes I find myself pulling on the upstroke, as my muscles used for the down stroke are getting tired. I've wondered if it's any...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 294
Posted By Iride01

That's good then. Just means my drive might win...

That's good then. Just means my drive might win the steep AF driveway award between the two of us! <grin>

I've have had cars that I can't even back out without dragging the back end. As well a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 294
Posted By Iride01

Not high enough for my steep driveway. You'd be...

Not high enough for my steep driveway. You'd be dragging if you tried to go up. And you probably plow the asphalt in the road if you tried to back out with it. Bikes will be fine though as long as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 178
Posted By Iride01

Foil? You mean like a clear protective tape? Or...

Foil? You mean like a clear protective tape? Or do you think it's a clear coat that is put over the paint?

If it's not a protective tape, and the spots are on or in it, there might not be much you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 184
Posted By Iride01

While you say you have a Deore M5100 drive train,...

While you say you have a Deore M5100 drive train, do you know that all of the components of the drive train are from the Deore M5100 group? Including the rear hub/freehub?

The current 11 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 412
Posted By Iride01

Has anything been changed on the bike recently? A...

Has anything been changed on the bike recently? A new chain can slip briefly on worn front or rear sprockets when there is a lot of power being put into the pedals.

I'd think the bike shop would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 905
Posted By Iride01

Just try out different bars of most anything....

Just try out different bars of most anything. When you find what you prefer that's probably going to be it.

Bananas or other fruit whether fresh or dried works well if you prefer it over gels or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 229
Posted By Iride01

Maybe just find a big cork and put in there to...

Maybe just find a big cork and put in there to garner some odd looks and start conversations with potential new friends.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,277
Posted By Iride01

What year model Roubaix do you have? The newer...

What year model Roubaix do you have? The newer models come with 32mm wide tires. And are claimed to have clearance for 38 to maybe 40mm wide tires. And previous to that, I think Roubaix's were...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-23-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,343
Posted By Iride01

Do you have an issue riding your bike? If no...

Do you have an issue riding your bike? If no issues then you don't need a fit. Don't imagine issues. Find out if you actually have an issue.

Shims, spacers and running different crank lengths...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By Iride01

That's all going to be opinion and personal...

That's all going to be opinion and personal preference. If you are going to be re-selling, I'd build out what ever your potential customers are buying. Whether it's the superior bike is not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,607
Posted By Iride01

Yeah, that's messed up. Here is one of your...

Yeah, that's messed up. Here is one of your pictures and a link below to your album with the others..
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By Iride01

I don't know about your area, but upgrading bikes...

I don't know about your area, but upgrading bikes to resell is going to be mostly a lot of work for little improvement if any on the margins here where I'm at.

Trek Emonda's were sold new at many...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By Iride01

You have bikes listed that give different...

You have bikes listed that give different positions. Of them the Cube Attain is more similar to a Trek Domane in the position it gives than it is a Trek Emonda. The Ridley is between the two.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,241
Posted By Iride01

4iiii makes a good crank based PM. Single sided...

4iiii makes a good crank based PM. Single sided is all you need to get started training by power. If that is more expensive than your bike, then you probably need to wait till you can afford a better...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,143
Posted By Iride01

You need to ride at the pace you can maintain for...

You need to ride at the pace you can maintain for the distance of the ride or slower. If you have hills, you need to know how much energy you can expend to climb them without going too deep in your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 839
Posted By Iride01

Any idea what year this bike is? The Trek Archive...

Any idea what year this bike is? The Trek Archive for a 2015-2016 7.3FX shows the shift cables going into the downtube.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 966
Posted By Iride01

Virtually all of them were rim brake. My current...

Virtually all of them were rim brake. My current bike is disc brake and coincidentally is four years old. I guess I'll have to wait and see. So far no cracks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 680
Posted By Iride01

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or...

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or similar. Not quite the same beast as a lithium battery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 966
Posted By Iride01

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke...

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke holes after 4 years normal for a alloy rim. I've got alloy rims from the late seventies that don't have cracks. And none of my newer alloy rims do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,907
Posted By Iride01

If the shop is correct and your ring or rings on...

If the shop is correct and your ring or rings on the crank is worn too much, then almost none of your other options will work. Or at least you should be prepared to have to replace the crank or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 443
Posted By Iride01

Stack is higher on the Caledonia than it is the...

Stack is higher on the Caledonia than it is the Endurace. So if you are wanting it to be a more upright fit like your Roubaix is, that's the bike that you have a chance of easily getting that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 310
Posted By Iride01

IGH. No RD.

IGH.

No RD.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,800
Posted By Iride01

Meat doesn't have a wide variety of nutrients. It...

Meat doesn't have a wide variety of nutrients. It does have some high quantities of a few nutrients that are very important. But otherwise they are a desert for many of the nutrients you can only get...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,027
Posted By Iride01

Why would I? In my area they don't seem to...

Why would I?

In my area they don't seem to be a bother. Those I've seen on the MUP and elsewhere are all being ridden at a leisurely pace. There was one guy on a really heavy fat-tire e-bike that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 653
Posted By Iride01

Since the bike is new, it should be handled by...

Since the bike is new, it should be handled by the place that sold it to you. So contact the vendor and if you aren't satisfied with their response, then let Amazon know. While freewheels are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By Iride01

Did you ever update the software on the RTL500?...

Did you ever update the software on the RTL500? It might just be that newer versions of the software on your GPS device are not able to to maintain the connection properly if the Varia hasn't ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By Iride01

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0°...

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0° stem. Usually road bikes come with about a 7° stem to offset the head tube angle by turning the stem negative so it looks about parallel to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 680
Posted By Iride01

At least some of the e-bike makers and their...

At least some of the e-bike makers and their battery manufacturers recommend the battery be removed from the bike when it's not going to be used for some time. One even recommends keeping it were it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 945
Posted By Iride01

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,982
Posted By Iride01

I think Neptune Beach is going to eventually have...

I think Neptune Beach is going to eventually have a issue with why e-bikes are being singled out for reckless operation. Surely some offended e-bike user is going to be wealthy enough to push that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By Iride01

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda...

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda is made to give a rider. And that is a fairly aggressive fit. For a 58cm frame you should probably be at least 180cm or better.

The saddle height...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 966
Posted By Iride01

Did you ever have the wheels checked after you...

Did you ever have the wheels checked after you bought the bike? Spokes sometimes loosen up in random places. Especially wheels that were built on a production line whether by a machine or a person....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 680
Posted By Iride01

You don't offer us any idea what the bike or...

You don't offer us any idea what the bike or battery is. And for something drained to that extent, recharging normally might be the next impressive youTube video of a e-bike battery fire.

While...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 653
Posted By Iride01

Here are your links in a clickable form for those...

Here are your links in a clickable form for those that don't want to take the extra effort. <grin>

The first link is a MP4. I didn't what to take the extra effort myself to make it appear. ...
Forum: Recumbent
04-21-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By Iride01

Is it actually rubbing or is it just that there...

Is it actually rubbing or is it just that there is no visible gap? No visible gap is not really a issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By Iride01

If you were hit by a car, then it might be ever...

If you were hit by a car, then it might be ever so slightly bent or damaged in a way that isn't repairable. At least not by economical means. If it was the fault of the car driver, in most...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 560
Posted By Iride01

Many times. And not just while cycling.

Many times. And not just while cycling.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-20-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 396
Posted By Iride01

If you make just the big ring bigger, then you...

If you make just the big ring bigger, then you might immediately be outside the max front difference that the RD can handle. If you make both rings bigger to be large enough to make a big difference...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By Iride01

Have you tried a wrist brace? Like the ones they...

Have you tried a wrist brace? Like the ones they use for those with carpal tunnel that cover much of both the palm and wrist. Though it still probably won't help for the actual times you have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 739
Posted By Iride01

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any...

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any adjustment to open them. I usually will undo the pinch bolt, then unscrew the barrel adjuster about half way and then squeeze the calipers together with...
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