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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By Buzzkill53120

The Pinarello serial number is located on the...

The Pinarello serial number is located on the bottom bracket. Check with Pinarello to verify the serial number is valid. https://pinarello.com/usa/en/false-frames
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 446
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I got a couple of these countdown timers for my...

I got a couple of these countdown timers for my various battery chargers. This is a better solution than letting them “cook” 24/7.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,617
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I hate Trek…they didn’t hire me back in 1976!

I hate Trek…they didn’t hire me back in 1976!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,751
Posted By Buzzkill53120

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/400x231/image_c0c9a5d97f59655e809bbf6ee149dfbd4edf75b3.gif
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-12-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I have the Wahoo Tickr HRM. It comes with a chest...

I have the Wahoo Tickr HRM. It comes with a chest and arm straps. It’s rechargeable, so no batteries to replace. I use with armband strap, no dropouts and appears to be accurate. It is both ANT+ and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,414
Posted By Buzzkill53120

None of the Thule racks have a through bolt to...

None of the Thule racks have a through bolt to lock the rack in place. Thule uses an expansion bolt to secure the rack into the receiver. The “finger” that goes into the receiver hole is an...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-26-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,277
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I was thinking same thing. The Amazon ad showed...

I was thinking same thing. The Amazon ad showed other options, one with balance pods having a threaded insert. It’s possible that you clamp them to your trainer to prevent them from sliding off.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,203
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Flobikes shows their 2024 schedule, quite...

Flobikes shows their 2024 schedule, quite extensive. However, they don’t tell you what’s available in the US. At least GCN+ told you up front, and you could VPN other races not on the US schedule.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,673
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I was thinking the same thing. You're measuring...

I was thinking the same thing. You're measuring 1st order effects: the final resting position of the RD, amount of cable pull, and final cable tension. I think taking measurements during the shift...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,389
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I’ve ridden both motorcycles and bicycles and...

I’ve ridden both motorcycles and bicycles and never had a problem switching from one to another. Having said that, I almost dumped my friends vintage BSA 650 due to the rear brake being on the left...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 998
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Larry…you never fail to humor me. Keep up the...

Larry…you never fail to humor me. Keep up the good work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,388
Posted By Buzzkill53120

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effec...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effect
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,294
Posted By Buzzkill53120

55mph for about 7 miles. It was SW Wisconsin...

55mph for about 7 miles. It was SW Wisconsin heading down towards the Mississippi River with 50 lbs of gear on my Holdsworth. Got down into a crouch. This was in the 1980’s when I had no fear and no...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Just shrink it enough so slides off.

Just shrink it enough so slides off.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Shrink tubing.

Shrink tubing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 418
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Specialized offers a lifetime warranty on frame...

Specialized offers a lifetime warranty on frame and forks for the original owner.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 418
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I'm curious, why do you think they need to be...

I'm curious, why do you think they need to be reinforced?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-16-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,791
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I've done some poking around in the past and...

I've done some poking around in the past and found this link: https://sensitivus.com/products/diy-bike-power-meter/
They sell modules that interface with a load cell and send data to an app (not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 980
Posted By Buzzkill53120

A compass needle is magnetized, that’s how it...

A compass needle is magnetized, that’s how it points to magnetic north. Any ferrous materials (with the exception of stainless steel) in the vicinity will affect its accuracy. Stem bolts, cable...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-05-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,194
Posted By Buzzkill53120

IIRC, ANT+ and I believe BT sensors will connect...

IIRC, ANT+ and I believe BT sensors will connect only to one device at a time. Is it possible to disable power to the head unit?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,206
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Wasn't referring to your post, just an...

Wasn't referring to your post, just an observation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,206
Posted By Buzzkill53120

The problem is that professional thieves don’t...

The problem is that professional thieves don’t necessarily ride the bike away. They grab a bike and throw it in a van.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-02-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I ride indoor on my Wahoo trainer using Zwift. I...

I ride indoor on my Wahoo trainer using Zwift. I have Zwift send all my ride data to my Garmin Connect account. From Garmin Connect you can have it create a CSV file (easily imported into any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,206
Posted By Buzzkill53120

There isn't much to prevent bike thefts since the...

There isn't much to prevent bike thefts since the advent of the cordless angle grinder/cut-off tool.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-01-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I have an Apple Watch which I can use as a HRM in...

I have an Apple Watch which I can use as a HRM in Zwift. It is wonky to connect, giving me 80-90% chance of pairing on the 1st try. Shame Apple won’t open this feature to all devices. I bought the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-01-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,152
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Wahoo is having a sale on their smart bikes, from...

Wahoo is having a sale on their smart bikes, from $3800 down to $2000.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By Buzzkill53120

So some how I managed to get it to work! I think...

So some how I managed to get it to work! I think it just needed a long time to pair. I was fooling around with data fields and was playing around with it for about 10 minutes, when all all of a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By Buzzkill53120

On the Garmin it just sits there with its little...

On the Garmin it just sits there with its little spinning wheel. No error messages. Just keeps trying until it goes to sleep. I'm wearing the HRM during the pairing process.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I only get one HRM showing up. I don't know a way...

I only get one HRM showing up. I don't know a way to determine if it's trying to connect through ANT+ or BT. You are correct that both the sensor and Garmin can use either protocol. Perhaps the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I did shut off nearby bluetooth devices during...

I did shut off nearby bluetooth devices during the pairing process. No change.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By Buzzkill53120

The Garmin "sees" the Tickr and displays its...

The Garmin "sees" the Tickr and displays its name, it just won't pair. The only other thing I tried so far is shutting off all other Bluetooth devices nearby to see if that was a problem. No luck.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Garmin Edge 530 Not Pairing With Wahoo TickrFit HRM

I picked up a Wahoo TickrFit HRM the other day. I paired it with the Wahoo app on my phone, no problem. I paired it up with Zwift on my computer, again no problem. I then tried to pair it with my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 694
Posted By Buzzkill53120

If the BB has bearings installed, check their...

If the BB has bearings installed, check their part number before buying BB parts. I have the same model year madone and I had to install oversized bearings after couple of years. No problems after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-22, 04:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,551
Posted By Buzzkill53120

As FBinNY said; "You're overthinking this". He's...

As FBinNY said; "You're overthinking this". He's correct. Doing further reading the expander plug does not need to reach the bottom of stem and the plug I have meets the requirements. I'm leaving it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,551
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Carbon Steerer Questions

I recently bought a NOS 2019 Trek Domane. I did my measurements, cut the fork to length, all good. I ordered all the frame bits I needed and a expander plug.

So my original setup I had: 40mm of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I pulled the trigger on it! Local shop had it for...

I pulled the trigger on it! Local shop had it for $1400, got it through BikeExchange for $100 less. The only thing I’ll need to get is a set of direct mount calipers and BB bearings.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Yeah I got that mixed up.

Yeah I got that mixed up.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Thanks all for the feedback. I’m riding a 58cm...

Thanks all for the feedback. I’m riding a 58cm right now, a little tall for me, mostly the reach. Figuring the 56 will be a better fit. I realize the Domane is more aggressive than the Madone. That’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Looking at a 2019 Trek Domane SLR Rim Brake

Local bike shop has the above frameset at a great price. I got a buggered up Madone, so just about all the components will transfer over. I’m looking for thoughts, opinions, or advice before I pull...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,186
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Garmin has a page that addresses the issue you...

Garmin has a page that addresses the issue you are having: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=Kw1PXowBxP313am1qAM3m9
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,054
Posted By Buzzkill53120

For me I wouldn’t sacrifice fit and what seems to...

For me I wouldn’t sacrifice fit and what seems to be a reduction in power from poor body positioning. I can understand the improvement in aero and a lower CG: but to what end? Do you have balance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,865
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I have the solution, but it works only in the...

I have the solution, but it works only in the case of spherical cows in a vacuum.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,169
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Not an metallurgist, but I did some QA work for a...

Not an metallurgist, but I did some QA work for a chain company, this could have been a problem with heat treat.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Is this the wire that got damaged? Given the...

Is this the wire that got damaged? Given the short length I think it would very difficult if not impossible to repair. The cable looks too short without adding jumper wires in between. Given the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-16-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I tip my chapeau to Wahoo

I bought a Wahoo Kickr back in October '20. Great trainer, worked flawlessy until 12 days ago. I was JRA when all of a sudden it started making horrible scraping sounds. I'm about 6 months out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By Buzzkill53120

I would try filing the top of the frame sleeve...

I would try filing the top of the frame sleeve flat and do the same to clamp such that the clamp and sleeve mate nicely.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Yeah I roughed up the the frame sections other...

Yeah I roughed up the the frame sections other than the dropouts. I did try using a dremel around the crevices in the dropouts, I think it’ll all work out. I was just a little nervous with the prep,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Painting My Bike, I Have Some Questions

I'm painting my 2011 Trek Madone and I'm looking for advice on how to proceed with masking and paint.
I'm planning to use spray cans; a 2K primer followed by an acrylic color coats then finished...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Problem solved! Went to the local Trek dealer,...

Problem solved! Went to the local Trek dealer, and after a call into Trek, got the p/n and found out that the cable stop is a 2 piece affair and can be removed using two 5mm hex keys. The thing was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By Buzzkill53120

Help With Removing Cable Stop From Frame

I got a 2011 Trek Madone that I'm looking to have repainted. I got everything stripped off the bike, but I can't figure out how to remove the cable stop located on the head tube. Does anybody ever an...
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