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03-18-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 701
Posted By squirtdad

All comes down to personal preference my...

All comes down to personal preference

my typical set up is

1) jersey pockets for phone, money clip, eye drops and is the first place I will stash arm warmers or wind vest (voler or aerotech...
03-18-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 512
Posted By squirtdad

This, I have small garmin that feeds from my...

This, I have small garmin that feeds from my watch, I use it mainly to check HR, especially when it is really hot, and a little bit to look at miles and speed, but it the battery dies (it has...
03-18-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 419
Posted By squirtdad

she saved you from grief. IME (neighbors and...

she saved you from grief. IME (neighbors and relatives bringing me bike to fix) the big box BSO die really fast and are hard to work on

build and assembly is poor, everything including...
03-18-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By squirtdad

There is always the option of going custom ...

There is always the option of going custom

At the high end custom framesets can be similar in price to high end frames (if you can get them...trek sells a lot of framesets only ...
03-15-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 731
Posted By squirtdad

that look like the whole tire is not seated. ...

that look like the whole tire is not seated. are you sure it is proper size tire? what is rim and what tire?
03-15-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 316
Posted By squirtdad

suggest look at sea sucker racks this one for 2...

suggest look at sea sucker racks this one for 2 bikes notes top or back of SUV https://www.seasucker.com/collections/bike/products/mini-bomber-1

https://www.seasucker.com/pages/educate-fit-guide
...
03-15-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 339
Posted By squirtdad

Compares as best I can tell (specs are not in...

Compares as best I can tell (specs are not in high detail) https://aquilacycles.com/products/aquila-b-drive with the cannondale bad boy which is a bit more...
03-14-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By squirtdad

lots of reason for the first that people have...

lots of reason for the first that people have touched on above

for the second it is likely they are bikepacking and have their camping gear, food, clothes etc....
03-13-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By squirtdad

that logic would then state the improved training...

that logic would then state the improved training methods are unfair to old records, so current riders would need to train on wine and cigarettes.

or that people should ride the tour de france on...
03-13-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,029
Posted By squirtdad

yep r8000 is part of recall, my crankset...

yep r8000 is part of recall, my crankset apparently built after production fixes and was not part of the recall. I am trying to remember when I bought it (I was stashing parts in anticipation of...
03-13-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,029
Posted By squirtdad

Ultegra 8000 is 11 speed, not 12 8100 is...

Ultegra 8000 is 11 speed, not 12

8100 is 12 speed
03-13-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By squirtdad

i every once in a while think about getting a...

i every once in a while think about getting a MG/Triumph or similar....then i think 1) how would i like being divorced 2)how much less time I would have for cycling and 3) Why to the Brits drink...
03-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,054
Posted By squirtdad

Most mixtes and upright sitting bikes are not...

Most mixtes and upright sitting bikes are not really meant for long days in the saddle, more for short trips

Also to be considered for long days in the saddle are aerodynamics, it might seem to be...
03-13-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,054
Posted By squirtdad

have your fitter look at the numbers and see?

have your fitter look at the numbers and see?
03-12-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By squirtdad

That is simply incorrect, cutting edge...

That is simply incorrect, cutting edge components go on any frame.

lots of production titanium, aluminum and steel (all metal framed) bikes out there with disc, electronic shifting etc

that...
03-12-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By squirtdad

Any feel for how big a tire will fit?

Any feel for how big a tire will fit?
03-12-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,582
Posted By squirtdad

rene herse has fmb ...

rene herse has fmb https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/tubular/fmb-performance-tt-700c-x-23-mm/
03-11-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 531
Posted By squirtdad

Just listing name of treads/tires is not at all...

Just listing name of treads/tires is not at all useful or a proper way start a conversation. You seem to expect people to go look details up, which your can't be bothered to provide
03-11-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By squirtdad

A good bike stand is more helpful than you can...

A good bike stand is more helpful than you can imagine if you really get into doing you own work, so get a good one, if you can find one that people recommend at $100 super, but consider going a...
03-10-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By squirtdad

my thinking is it is a combo of rim, spokes, tire...

my thinking is it is a combo of rim, spokes, tire and tubes

I am not sure it is stiffness alone

my example on my 84 team miyata

1) came with heavy 25 mm bontrager tires and even heavier...
03-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 531
Posted By squirtdad

if you are going to start a thread like this, ...

if you are going to start a thread like this, take the time to get pictures of tires and tread and include in the the post otherwise how can anyone comment

all i can say is rubber/tread side...
03-10-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 343
Posted By squirtdad

Why not look for and use bike specific solutions ...

Why not look for and use bike specific solutions

here is one bike version of fix a flat https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/vittoria-pit-stop-inflating-sealant?fltr=

you can also use...
03-10-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By squirtdad

the zinn book covers current and older technology...

the zinn book covers current and older technology

kindle vs hardcover is personal preference ::)

you could start buy looking at sections of the park online source....clear and good videos
03-09-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,029
Posted By squirtdad

ultegra r8000 as balance between cost and...

ultegra r8000 as balance between cost and function...last ultegra mechancial group
03-09-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By squirtdad

for learning about maintenance here is a great...

for learning about maintenance here is a great site...
03-08-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,043
Posted By squirtdad

I would disagree, in that "I like the look" and...

I would disagree, in that "I like the look" and getting that look at the stated $600 New pricepoint will result in subpar riding and maintenance experience.

If person makes an informed decision...
03-07-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 988
Posted By squirtdad

I don't see any benefit to going 1x with the...

I don't see any benefit to going 1x with the link and new cassette

1) reduced range of gearing and certainly no increase in bottom end
2) 3x works fine I don't get the "complex" argument

...
03-07-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 366
Posted By squirtdad

what are peoples experience/comparison between...

what are peoples experience/comparison between large and small seatbags?

also know they are designed for Brooks, What has have peoples experience been with other saddles (berthoud?)

thanks
03-07-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 964
Posted By squirtdad

I see a big smile on the face of the proprietor...

I see a big smile on the face of the proprietor of the trashpanda workshop
03-06-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,043
Posted By squirtdad

Question: What type of riding do you do? do...

Question: What type of riding do you do? do you really need full suspension?
03-05-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,256
Posted By squirtdad

Bagpipe and Punjabi music collab for the win ...

Bagpipe and Punjabi music collab for the win

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8LsBxJSYGY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCS-JDhsYvE
03-04-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,417
Posted By squirtdad

my first "10 speed" was an Azuki....pretty sure...

my first "10 speed" was an Azuki....pretty sure it was 4130....but paid $160 for it in 1971?... it got me thru high school and had it for 4 years in the coast guard, when I was on a ship and on...
03-04-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,417
Posted By squirtdad

that would be me :D :giver: as for bikes...I...

that would be me :D :giver:

as for bikes...I am not a big number bike guy

.I am ok with 3 each with a role and all get ridden (round town bike: SR semi pro, Cino/heroica ready (bike not body)...
03-04-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 672
Posted By squirtdad

if you haven't figured this out yet (took me ages...

if you haven't figured this out yet (took me ages to) a good caliper is you best friend when figuring out headsets and seat posts

have fun and don't cuss to much
03-04-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 478
Posted By squirtdad

Need more information what specific ultegra...

Need more information

what specific ultegra components ?

Mechanical or DI2

what type of brakes?

I am assuming drop bar bike and sti shifters
03-03-24, 03:02 PM
03-02-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,647
Posted By squirtdad

also need to consider what type of bars you are...

also need to consider what type of bars you are using drop or "english racer style"

I my guess is 50 cm in the buena vista.is best bet (I am guessing they added some top tube length in the...
03-02-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,647
Posted By squirtdad

trying to remember from previous posts you needs ...

trying to remember from previous posts you needs

just measuring seatpost side makes it hard to compare as there are other variables (level top tube, number of sizes a manufacturer has, etc)

I...
03-02-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,647
Posted By squirtdad

base2 can you share real life riding...

base2 can you share real life riding experience?
03-02-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,647
Posted By squirtdad

I find that interesting in that the describe the...

I find that interesting in that the describe the frame as sport touring
direct from their site true mixte frame with the double top tube/stays. Obviously offers lots of standover height and style...
02-29-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 848
Posted By squirtdad

in this case the bike does not have a separate...

in this case the bike does not have a separate collar and the pic don't show that the tabs have been over tightened, they don't look bent and the slot is parallel.

I would measure both seatpost...
02-29-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,112
Posted By squirtdad

I like the rene herse calculator personally ...

I like the rene herse calculator personally https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-calculator/

it is a bit simpler.

I just ran both for a 32mm tubed tire at 260. Silca said 67 lbs ...
02-28-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 865
Posted By squirtdad

I don't know that you can future proof for...

I don't know that you can future proof for technology changes at 100%

the technical problem for future proofing is whether parts you use now will be around and whether standards will change
...
02-28-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,083
Posted By squirtdad

Eagle and order of the Arrow...and my dad was the...

Eagle and order of the Arrow...and my dad was the first silver beaver award for leadership in montana :thumb:

but I have had cases where I used both spares and then had to patch. I never...
02-28-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,083
Posted By squirtdad

i patch, but as noted I only use Rema patch...

i patch, but as noted I only use Rema patch kits....I have tried other kits and the peel and stick patches and nothing works as well

IMHO silly economy to try anything else like contact cement...
02-28-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By squirtdad

once the OP has enough posts it would be good to...

once the OP has enough posts it would be good to see pics of the bike, lots of pic to under stand what the frame is and the components

an older steel bike for 250 could a schwinn varsity or a de...
02-26-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,243
Posted By squirtdad

no idea of size or budget but here is a sample...

no idea of size or budget but here is a sample 105 equipped bikes from seattle craigslist (bikes filter 105 returned 60)
...
02-26-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,371
Posted By squirtdad

some decent tires are offered in both tubeless...

some decent tires are offered in both tubeless ready and not tubeless ready.....i.e gp5000
02-25-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,243
Posted By squirtdad

Tiagra and 105 are not entry level...there are...

Tiagra and 105 are not entry level...there are mid level

here is the current offering hierarchy

DURA-ACE (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/component/duraace.html)
ULTEGRA...
02-25-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,997
Posted By squirtdad

I learned way back when that metal cups are not...

I learned way back when that metal cups are not good for hot stuff and retaining skin on lips (camping with boy scouts, did you know you can make a fire hot enough to melt glass)
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