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02-04-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By deacon mark

My garmin says mine is 43. I think the formula is...

My garmin says mine is 43. I think the formula is garbage. My RHR is easily 40. I am 62 and my max HR is 146 at least when I give it the complete going all out. I cannot get to the predicted 158....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By deacon mark

I don't count trainer mileage but outside this...

I don't count trainer mileage but outside this year at 11,480 miles. Strava has more but I think it counted some trainer mileage I put in wrong. I still keep a hand diary that records my miles...
12-05-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By deacon mark

My bike is in the basement so no damage to...

My bike is in the basement so no damage to anything. Sometimes oil if you get wild can drip an fly off so use only as needed and wipe excess off chain. The biggest issue for me is sweat. When I get...
12-05-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By deacon mark

THis is really easy. Just clean it with odorless...

THis is really easy. Just clean it with odorless mineral spirits and lube it with light oil. The chain indoors is not really going to get the wear it normally gets outside. No reason to overthink...
12-02-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,025
Posted By deacon mark

To me it is just a bike not a put away collectors...

To me it is just a bike not a put away collectors item. They get scratched and fall over, and sometimes we ride in the rain and mess. This does not include the hopefull few crashes. Bikes are simply...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,255
Posted By deacon mark

If the rub is only a small amount that does not...

If the rub is only a small amount that does not slow the wheel down that is not a problem. My hydraulic R7000's had a slight rub on the front it sort hit the pad a small bit but never really slowed...
10-23-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 586
Posted By deacon mark

You have a thread bottom bracket the best case...

You have a thread bottom bracket the best case scenario and can simply use a current Shimano 105 crank. In fact if it is a 10 speed crank you could even get a new 11 speed 105 and it will work fine....
10-23-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By deacon mark

There is more than one way to bleed brakes. You...

There is more than one way to bleed brakes. You can do a complete gravity bleed overnight and just let everything run downhill. Then a bit of on/off with the bleed valve in the caliper, and generally...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,871
Posted By deacon mark

Forget this and CO2. Group ride or not I am not...

Forget this and CO2. Group ride or not I am not using co2 but I do carry one cartridge just in case. I always have my Lezyne mini pump with me at all times. I never run out of air and it has a...
10-16-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 716
Posted By deacon mark

Jagwire die drawn are the best. They last as long...

Jagwire die drawn are the best. They last as long as the environment and riding situation allows. That will vary between users and generally I replace the rear cables about 2 times a year. I can get...
10-13-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By deacon mark

I personally only use brass ferrules that allow...

I personally only use brass ferrules that allow the least amount of movement they are not plastic. The critical area of concern is the rear loop to the rear derailleur. This needs to be smooth and...
10-13-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By deacon mark

My r7000 groupset has no rub in any gears. I can...

My r7000 groupset has no rub in any gears. I can trim the small-small to not rub. I easily can ride the big-big and no rub at all. Naturally this is considered cross chaining and most road bikes can...
10-12-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,290
Posted By deacon mark

I had bike go out from under me on ice in Dec...

I had bike go out from under me on ice in Dec 2015. Had a non dsiplaced hip fractuce at the neck. The surgeon did 3 canulated screws and I walk around the hospital floor 3 times about 4 hours later....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By deacon mark

You got 15 years out of a set of cables. My hats...

You got 15 years out of a set of cables. My hats off to you that is a complete record never heard anything like that in my life. But truthfully new cables and housing all the way around and you will...
10-03-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,560
Posted By deacon mark

[QUOTE=choddo;23033019]Disposable society...

[QUOTE=choddo;23033019]Disposable society :([/QUOTE

They are wear items and have a useful life. At some point you just move to what is best to get performance.
10-03-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,560
Posted By deacon mark

It is not an expensive derailleur at all I would...

It is not an expensive derailleur at all I would replace it in a heartbeat easier than cleaning.
10-01-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By deacon mark

I have 6800 but I actually upgraded the rear...

I have 6800 but I actually upgraded the rear derailleur to the r8000 about 2 years ago and it shifs better. I got the long cage and the angle to the anchor bolt is better. There will be no problem...
09-27-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,653
Posted By deacon mark

I too think this is all about fueling during a...

I too think this is all about fueling during a ride and what a person needs. That is very different for each person depending on the years they have been riding and how they store and process...
09-26-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,918
Posted By deacon mark

I would buy a Titanium gravel or road bike that...

I would buy a Titanium gravel or road bike that will take tires up to say 35mm. Some road frames will but not all. The frame is good forever although welds can fail but not likely in a decent Ti...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By deacon mark

I live about 65 miles from Velomine and they are...

I live about 65 miles from Velomine and they are a great place to do wheel or any busness with. I can build my own wheels but these guys just have have what you need for a ery decent price. I have a...
09-21-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,035
Posted By deacon mark

No the exact opposite those made before 2019 from...

No the exact opposite those made before 2019 from 2012-2019z
09-21-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,035
Posted By deacon mark

So I check mine and it is in the recall batch and...

So I check mine and it is in the recall batch and I watched the Shimano video on what to inspect. Things seem to look good and as other say maybe we don't know till it all simply comes apart when...
09-21-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,035
Posted By deacon mark

I have a 6800 crankset from my bike in 2017. I...

I have a 6800 crankset from my bike in 2017. I have close to 50,000 miles on it should I be concerned or worried? I am a mechanic but what do I need to do to see if the crankset will fail?
09-20-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 615
Posted By deacon mark

Funny thing is I have a spare 6800 RD and putting...

Funny thing is I have a spare 6800 RD and putting up against the frame it would work fine. Clearly the Shadow design can cause issues. At this point no need to do anything. The old 10 speed stuff on...
09-19-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 615
Posted By deacon mark

Here it is normally land ok on ss cage. The new...

Here it is normally land ok on ss cage. The new r7000 gs cage the cable entrance is too close for proper loop.
...
09-19-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 615
Posted By deacon mark

Frame not allowing 11 speed GS derailleur?

My 2013 Wiler has 6700 with short cage derailleur. The rear cable runs through the chain stays and out to the housing stop on frame then to RD. Well, I bought new Shimano R7000 groupset with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 959
Posted By deacon mark

Di2 might be nice but my 6800 and r7000 need...

Di2 might be nice but my 6800 and r7000 need really zero maintenance other than change the cables and housing are appropriate times. Granted I am a bike mechanic but anything decent from Shimano 105...
09-14-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By deacon mark

FB you are spot on! On this frame I actually had...

FB you are spot on! On this frame I actually had a seat post get stuck. I had to have it drilled out at the machine shop. In trying to get it out i managed to move the seat tube at the top enough to...
09-14-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By deacon mark

Yes the alloy clamp is the collar. On the seat...

Yes the alloy clamp is the collar. On the seat tube going down about 1.5 inches is an opening in the seat tube that is made in the frame. This allows the compression of the alloy clamp. This channel...
09-14-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By deacon mark

My bad not talking about earlier thread. I am...

My bad not talking about earlier thread. I am talking about the frame not the post. This is the frame seat tube that is semi-integrated and the opening is normal so that when you tight the seat...
09-14-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 305
Posted By deacon mark

Bottom Bracket cup sway?

I have a FSA carbon crank that uses the wavy washer. This is from 2013 Wiler with threaded BB. I removed the FSA bottom bracket but the right-hand drive side cup froze. The non drive side spins (...
09-14-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By deacon mark

seat tube stress crack CF thoughts .

This is the area of the seat post on my Wilier that had the slight downward tearing in the carbon fiber. It simply started to sort of bend/tear at the seat post opening. I took a file and filed down...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,453
Posted By deacon mark

I simply ride my cyclops fluid trainer with a...

I simply ride my cyclops fluid trainer with a speed sensor and heart rate monitor. The heart rate is really the power meter without buying one and I never use zwift or anything. I get on the bike an...
09-05-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,307
Posted By deacon mark

I don't think I relate to anything here...

I don't think I relate to anything here mentioned. I have been a long-distance runner and cyclist for 45 years. I now only cycle due to runner's dystonia but I ride about 8-10,000 miles year I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,852
Posted By deacon mark

Please define what a high end road bike it...

Please define what a high end road bike it exactly? I have a 2023 Habanero Ti Disk bike I got in April with R7000. I paid $3100 for the bike and much better deal than any CF "big name" bike sold at...
09-03-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 656
Posted By deacon mark

This is a no brainer to me you have a threaded...

This is a no brainer to me you have a threaded BB. Could be Italian threaded but I doubt it, and in any case you just get the correct Shimano bottom bracket. In my book Shimano has it over everyone...
08-29-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 635
Posted By deacon mark

What generation of 105 is the shifter. R7000 or...

What generation of 105 is the shifter. R7000 or 5700? I would do the WD40 clean out. You just give the whole shifter a soaking of WD40 and then work the shifter back and forth with the cable in the...
08-22-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 975
Posted By deacon mark

Assuming you already have a chain-check tool then...

Assuming you already have a chain-check tool then maybe that is ok. In my case I already have a few machinist rulers so no need to expense a tool I don't need or get to work by checking with my...
08-21-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 975
Posted By deacon mark

Use and machinist straight steel ruler with...

Use and machinist straight steel ruler with markings of at least 1/32. I have one that goes to 1/64 but I also repair guitars so need it. Never use or rely on a chain checker I have been a mechanic...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,488
Posted By deacon mark

Shimano hubs the quietest by far. I hate loud...

Shimano hubs the quietest by far. I hate loud hubs and Dtswiss are noise makers. I love the Shimano Ultegra Hubs but I don't think they make them any more. Standard 32 hole Ultegra was about a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,380
Posted By deacon mark

I ride on decent pavement and use Conti GP 5000....

I ride on decent pavement and use Conti GP 5000. I ride them about 1800 mile ( 169 pounds me) miles then rotate the rear to front as long as the rear has no issues. Then I just ride them till they...
08-20-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,266
Posted By deacon mark

I should for sure but I am semi-retired so I can...

I should for sure but I am semi-retired so I can ride daily assuming otherwise, but I just go easy. Actually I am forced to go easy but might have to rethink this in future.
08-10-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
Posted By deacon mark

But the big news is I think I may have solved the...

But the big news is I think I may have solved the problem. Today after my ride which included the noisy brakes, I removed the pads and did a very deep sanding of the pads with 220 grit. I notice the...
08-08-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By deacon mark

carbon fiber repair kit

My Wilier had a stuck seatpost. Getting it out I used some serious force and manage to have a small crack wander down from the slit opening of the seatpost. It is not a full crack but you can see the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,852
Posted By deacon mark

I use Conti GP 5000 exclusively they are...

I use Conti GP 5000 exclusively they are tremendous tires. I get between 5000-5700 miles not kilometers on a set. I normally ride them about 2000 miles and then if the rear does not have any issues...
08-05-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
Posted By deacon mark

These are resin pads supposed to the quietest..

These are resin pads supposed to the quietest..
08-05-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
Posted By deacon mark

Also, what are the equivalent pads that come from...

Also, what are the equivalent pads that come from other manufacturers that do not have the fins. I cannot always figure it out base on the codes the show that the pads work for. Unless they say 7o70...
08-04-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
Posted By deacon mark

Today I cleaned the rotor with iso alcohol and a...

Today I cleaned the rotor with iso alcohol and a scotch brite pad. I also aligned the calipers, but I do not think that was the problem they seem to go back to where they were supposed to and no...
08-03-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
Posted By deacon mark

Squealing From Shimano Disk brake

My Shimano road hydraulic front brake is really squealing. I put new identical pads in and really over past 400 miles they have gotten worse. I cleaned the rotor with ISO Alcohol. I clean the pads...
07-26-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,086
Posted By deacon mark

I cross chain all the time no issues 34-50. It...

I cross chain all the time no issues 34-50. It does not hurt the drive train and much easier than dropping to the small ring if you can manage to only need one more cog for a bit.
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