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02-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,673
Posted By xroadcharlie

It looks to me like the axle, which is actually...

It looks to me like the axle, which is actually in the wheels hub is held in place using the same principle with either a QR skewer or a through axle. That is the clamping force applied to drop outs...
02-23-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,673
Posted By xroadcharlie

There may be compelling reasons to go with a thru...

There may be compelling reasons to go with a thru axle vs a qr, but ride quality either way is not one of them.
02-23-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 861
Posted By xroadcharlie

My Giant Sedona came with a Shimano Altus FD for...

My Giant Sedona came with a Shimano Altus FD for the Suntour 48/38/28T 3x chainring and to my surprise it works flawlessly with the SRAM MRX twist grip shifters at 7,000 km. It's so smooth shifting...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,655
Posted By xroadcharlie

Actually I have known some very rich people, and...

Actually I have known some very rich people, and still do that are far more grounded then some of my acquaintances that are average or are barely getting by.

One owned a large local Marine, a...
Forum: Touring
01-03-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,893
Posted By xroadcharlie

My 2018 Giant Sedona comfort/adventure bike...

My 2018 Giant Sedona comfort/adventure bike probably has the highest stack/reach ratio of any bike in their stable at 1.83. Its not just about stack/reach ratio, you've got to add 2.5" for the riser...
12-28-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Posted By xroadcharlie

Could be. If they drive on the wrong side of the...

Could be. If they drive on the wrong side of the street there. Where Left is Right and Right is Wrong.
12-28-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Posted By xroadcharlie

If "B" is letting you in before he turns left,...

If "B" is letting you in before he turns left, which he shouldn't be doing anyway, as pointed out already he has the ROW. Then entering "B's" lane might be OK. Crossing into the "C" lane is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 682
Posted By xroadcharlie

Actually yes. Now that you mention it. FWIU...

Actually yes. Now that you mention it.

FWIU SOME mechanical disc brakes do fine job, Others not so much. I just don't want the added complexity of hydraulics.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 682
Posted By xroadcharlie

A new Giant Contend 3, even at its full asking...

A new Giant Contend 3, even at its full asking price of $1,190 CDN makes a fine road bike for everyday cycling and comuting. So even if you spent $200 - $300 on the bike to make it more comfortable,...
09-25-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,128
Posted By xroadcharlie

Quite correct. My bad. I was thinking the title...

Quite correct. My bad. I was thinking the title was 1x vs 3x.

It looks like you've got a perfect gear for every scenario. I find my 14 - 16T step to be less the ideal, but it's OK for my...
09-25-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,128
Posted By xroadcharlie

Oops.

Oops.
09-18-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,586
Posted By xroadcharlie

I bought my comfort bike to ride SAFELY for...

I bought my comfort bike to ride SAFELY for pleasure and excersize. With a bolt upright posture, 26 x 1.9" city/hybrid tires, and 34 lbs of bulk with a bunch of accessories it certainly gives me a...
09-18-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,848
Posted By xroadcharlie

I think of those 9 items (plus the rubber...

I think of those 9 items (plus the rubber handgrips) as being both functional and decorative too. I could do without the cluster f$%k of 4 cables in front of the handlebar though.

I'm surprised...
09-13-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,848
Posted By xroadcharlie

I once passed a man with a big colorful REAL bird...

I once passed a man with a big colorful REAL bird perched precariously on his handlebars. I had to take a second look to confirm it.
09-11-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,848
Posted By xroadcharlie

I don't count Handlebar grips and tape, and phone...

I don't count Handlebar grips and tape, and phone or light brackets I count as one with the item mounted.
09-11-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,848
Posted By xroadcharlie

Hey that's an idea. Maybe one with a bobbing head...

Hey that's an idea. Maybe one with a bobbing head and sunglasses, like those little dogs that used to adorn the rear package tray on cars.
09-11-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,848
Posted By xroadcharlie

Nope. But I do have a phone holder. I just don't...

Nope. But I do have a phone holder. I just don't use it. Not sure if I have room for it
09-11-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,848
Posted By xroadcharlie

How busy are your handlebars?

Just curious. I have no less then 9 things on mine. 2 brake levers, 2 shifters, a Rear view mirror, Headlight, Bell, Compass (my navigation system), and a small Computer. 10 items if I include a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,749
Posted By xroadcharlie

At 66 years old, and a recreational cyclist, I...

At 66 years old, and a recreational cyclist, I seldom need the 35 gear inch low gear your bike has either around here where most of the hills aren't particularly challenging. Many of today's road...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,749
Posted By xroadcharlie

I think it's best to adjust our gearing to allow...

I think it's best to adjust our gearing to allow us to get as close to a 70 rpm cadence or where ever we achieve near max sustainable power as practical while climbing long steep hills. In the op's...
08-22-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By xroadcharlie

As a recreational cyclist changing tire pressure...

As a recreational cyclist changing tire pressure on my rides isn't practical with the different surface conditions I encounter, But perhaps for long rides on the same surface or touring it mighty be...
08-21-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By xroadcharlie

Surprised at how much surface condition/smoothness effects rolling resistance.

We had a bunch of new MUP's installed in my neighborhood. There fresh asphalt smooth as glass. Many of the roads I ride on are asphalt too and in very good shape, Just not new. I was surprised how...
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,785
Posted By xroadcharlie

According to "Bike calculator" a 160 lb person on...

According to "Bike calculator" a 160 lb person on a 25 lb bike carrying 25 lbs of gear climbing a 25% grade at 3 mph requires 330 watts. That must be tough even on short runs. But yes, I could see it...
07-21-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,467
Posted By xroadcharlie

I think this is an important factor. My Giant...

I think this is an important factor. My Giant Sedona has a small trail figure and I swapped bikes with a cousins Specialized step through comfort bike and was very surprised at how much more stable...
07-16-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,516
Posted By xroadcharlie

It's pretty much flat where I live and for the...

It's pretty much flat where I live and for the most of my rides have just a light wind. So a single speed bike might be OK. Sometimes I only use 2 of my 21 speeds (9 of which are redundant), 62 and...
07-07-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,350
Posted By xroadcharlie

it might come down to flat out power for less...

it might come down to flat out power for less then top tier cycling athletes. Not power to weight ratio at road bike speeds where air resistance is your biggest challenge on mostly flat roads. Wind...
07-05-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,616
Posted By xroadcharlie

When I was MUCH younger I road my "10 speed...

When I was MUCH younger I road my "10 speed racer" everywhere as I'm sure some other older BF members did. We never gave it a 2'nd thought and most of the time it never held me back using whatever...
07-03-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Posted By xroadcharlie

I'm not to sure what the OP means by "play"...

I'm not to sure what the OP means by "play" either. But if he's talking about a wobbling cassette as suggested in other post's.

I have read about instances where a freewheel has fallen apart while...
06-21-23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,009
Posted By xroadcharlie

If hydroplaning means skimming across the water...

If hydroplaning means skimming across the water without sinking deeper, Like a boat with a planing hull, then I agree with the general consensus it is extremely unlikely on a bicycle as one would...
06-20-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,278
Posted By xroadcharlie

I tried patching a tube on the seam last year. It...

I tried patching a tube on the seam last year. It didn't work. so I bought a new one. Perhaps with more patience it would have been fine though.

Last month I got another flat, from a construction...
06-19-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,463
Posted By xroadcharlie

I'd just take the wheel to a local bike shop you...

I'd just take the wheel to a local bike shop you trust and choose the option that suites you best. This might be a good time to inquire about upgrading the cassette. I just had the shop replace a 14...
06-18-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By xroadcharlie

I ike the Giant Talon 1. IMO the best value bike...

I ike the Giant Talon 1. IMO the best value bike is one that balances performance with the price. This is much more important for bikes with complex hydraulic brakes and suspension forks then a bike...
06-15-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,858
Posted By xroadcharlie

I installed a new set of pedals on my bike last...

I installed a new set of pedals on my bike last month. I just bought the cheap plastic ones the shop sold. They're about the same size as the ones they replaced, much gripper, and they look good and...
06-13-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,287
Posted By xroadcharlie

When I was looking for a road bike a few years...

When I was looking for a road bike a few years ago, Being 5'4" tall I wanted smaller tires then the standard 700 x 38c used on many hybrid bikes. One of the few bikes l found had 26" tires, not much...
06-12-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,350
Posted By xroadcharlie

The SRAM MRX twist grip shifters on my 2018 Giant...

The SRAM MRX twist grip shifters on my 2018 Giant Sedona, like 93% of the 470 Google reviews suggest work just fine. WAY better then I anticipated. I really like that I can shift 2 or 3 gears...
06-11-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 688
Posted By xroadcharlie

I buy my tubes at Canadian Tire. All I see is...

I buy my tubes at Canadian Tire. All I see is Kenda so I buy them. I found their quality to be 2'nd to none. If they had better ones I would buy them. Price is not a priority for me. They hold air...
06-08-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,651
Posted By xroadcharlie

I bought some new 26 x 1.9" Vee Rubber tires...

I bought some new 26 x 1.9" Vee Rubber tires recently that have the recommended tire pressure expressed in a peculiar way. 65 psi for road, 40 psi for off road. In either case their minimum is still...
06-06-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,786
Posted By xroadcharlie

Of the 21 speeds (3 × 7) Giant equiped my 2018...

Of the 21 speeds (3 × 7) Giant equiped my 2018 Sedona with, even after accounting for the 8 redundant ones, The remaining 13 cover 26 to 89 gear inches. On most of my rides the most I use is 78 GI....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,029
Posted By xroadcharlie

US $1,000 will barely get you into the door if...

US $1,000 will barely get you into the door if you're looking for a road bike from Giant and othe major manufacturers. Even then, I wouldn't consider their base Contend to be much of an upgrade from...
06-02-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By xroadcharlie

That's a sharp bike bty. I wonder if a 46/30...

That's a sharp bike bty.

I wonder if a 46/30 crankset, or if possible a 46/30 double chainring would work for you. Keep the stock cassette and rear derailleur. Since some of the high speed gears...
06-01-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,690
Posted By xroadcharlie

My previous bikes, A 2 x 5 speed road bike had...

My previous bikes, A 2 x 5 speed road bike had downtube mounted friction shifters and 2 x 6 speed mountain bike had stem mounted friction shifters. I never had a problem with either of them. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,075
Posted By xroadcharlie

Giant still uses 25C tires on their TCR Advanced...

Giant still uses 25C tires on their TCR Advanced Disc 2 race bikes, But 32C tires on their Defy Advanced 2 Endurance bike. It may be to eek out that last 1 - 2% of performance on a perfect track a 25...
05-28-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,105
Posted By xroadcharlie

I agree with Iride01 that you may need nothing...

I agree with Iride01 that you may need nothing more then an adjustment or something is broken or bent.

Check the cable routing and function. A bouncing or binding cable that's not secured...
05-20-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,488
Posted By xroadcharlie

Upon doing a little research on disc brakes,...

Upon doing a little research on disc brakes, Since it's likely my next bike will have them, It seems excessive noise when stopping is a common complaint. I read a review on the mid range Shimano...
05-20-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,156
Posted By xroadcharlie

Buying some bicycle pedals is a crap shoot. I...

Buying some bicycle pedals is a crap shoot. I believe quality control is the variable here. If you get lucky even cheap $15 pedals are fine for many riders. I bought a pair at the bike shop for that...
05-19-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,094
Posted By xroadcharlie

I thought the QR skewers where under a lot of...

I thought the QR skewers where under a lot of stress. I never paid much attention to them, But just Googled them for a more detailed look. I understand more about them now and feel more comfortable...
05-19-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,094
Posted By xroadcharlie

I bought my first new bike since 1987 5 years...

I bought my first new bike since 1987 5 years ago. My first one with QR axles and seat post. My first thought was that makes too easy to steal the wheels (especially the front) and the seat. Since I...
05-19-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,095
Posted By xroadcharlie

Well Google says a bicycle chain might last 2,000...

Well Google says a bicycle chain might last 2,000 - 3,000 miles. Based on the 2,800 miles that ruined my freewheel cogs, perhaps 1,500 miles might work with better cleaning and lubing practices. I...
05-18-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,095
Posted By xroadcharlie

I'm almost afraid to oil my chain now. After...

I'm almost afraid to oil my chain now. After reading that unless it is throughly cleaned were just sending grit into the the chain where it makes an excellent abrasive paste. I bought one of those...
05-17-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,095
Posted By xroadcharlie

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I think I'll...

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I think I'll start lubing my chain more often then the 500 km I was doing. My hearing is not good, however I've never really paid attention for chain noise. I will...
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