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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-22, 01:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,738
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Amen! To that! I *love* Sugoi RS bibs before the...

Amen! To that! I *love* Sugoi RS bibs before the 2020 season - with the new ultra wide(tall) "anti-slip" leg bands. I've used Suogi RS bibs for over 10 years and thought I'd always be able to buy new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

All Shimano/SRAM 10-speed cassettes have...

All Shimano/SRAM 10-speed cassettes have identical inter-cog spacing. You can use *any* Shimano/SRAM 10-speed cassette that has ever been made.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Just to be clear for others. An R7000 105 RD...

Just to be clear for others. An R7000 105 RD would work too. Or any Shimano 11-speed RD that's been released to date. That includes Ultegra, Dura-Ace, and GXP above the 105.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

As I've said above in this thread; I personally...

As I've said above in this thread; I personally weekly use (and have used for several years) a rear 4700 10-speed shifter with 11-speed Ultegra rear derailleur and 10sp cassette. IT WORKS. It works...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Wrong. The 4700 has the same PULL RATIO as...

Wrong. The 4700 has the same PULL RATIO as Shimano 11-speed shifters.
The ratio is a ratio of X amount of cable pull at the shifter effects Y amount of derailleur movement.

Each click of a 4700...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

It is true that your 4700 shift levers and the...

It is true that your 4700 shift levers and the cables "should be fine to work with the 105 derailleurs" -- BUT that depends on what you mean "work".
You can use the 4700 shifters perfectly with both...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,299
Posted By Dr_UNIX

The problem with CAAD 12's and 11's, and 10's to...

The problem with CAAD 12's and 11's, and 10's to a less extent, is their tubes are *so* thin that small hits to them dent them. I was looking for a used CAAD 11/12 a year 1/2 ago and ever one I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,783
Posted By Dr_UNIX

""INSIDE!!! INSIDE!!!" -- that can also mean...

""INSIDE!!! INSIDE!!!" -- that can also mean "Don't try that crap of diving for the apex from the middle of the 2,3,X-abrest pack as there are riders to your inside side!"
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,783
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Why would only a pro know?? I've ridden with...

Why would only a pro know?? I've ridden with several ex-pro's in the Bay Area and while they are very, very strong they are poor bike handlers compared to some never-Pro's I ride with. Just as...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,781
Posted By Dr_UNIX

That doesn't match my experience. My Michelin...

That doesn't match my experience. My Michelin Pro4 Service Course 25mm stretch quite a bit: 1mm or a little more in width. The Conti GP4000s (I & II) also streached over time and miles, though not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Dr_UNIX

If the bike came with 9-speed Sora, then I'd bet...

If the bike came with 9-speed Sora, then I'd bet you don't have an 11-speed capable rear wheel. So the you're either in the world of 5800/R7000 105 in a "10 of 11" setup. OR, just go with a Tiagra...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,512
Posted By Dr_UNIX

There is no 11-30T Shimano 10-speed cassette. ...

There is no 11-30T Shimano 10-speed cassette. There is only 12-30T. The 11-30T is 11-speed only.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,512
Posted By Dr_UNIX

That depends on your need or desire for an 11T...

That depends on your need or desire for an 11T cog. On my cyclocross bike I have no need for an 11T cog. 12T smallest cog is plenty. There is only *one* 11-speed cassette that isn't a 11T - the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

The Tiagra 4700 FD will work with the GRX 600...

The Tiagra 4700 FD will work with the GRX 600 2x11 shifters as long as the FD-4700 is the double and not the triple model.
The FD-4700 double has the same new cable pull as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,267
Posted By Dr_UNIX

You're confusing cable pull RATIO with cable pull...

You're confusing cable pull RATIO with cable pull DISTANCE.
4700/R7000/R8000 shifters and rear derailleurs have the same cable pull ratio. Cable pull ratio is all that matters to a rear derailleur....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

A1. NO. The R7000 or R8000 shifters will NOT...

A1. NO. The R7000 or R8000 shifters will NOT work with any 10-speed cassette. They will work fine with your Tiagra 4700 RD + FD to shift an 11-speed cassette.

A2a. YES. The Tiagra 4700 shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I was hoping T-Mar would dissect this S/N. My...

I was hoping T-Mar would dissect this S/N. My understanding is the 3rd alpha-numeric is the manufactured month, with A= Jan and L= Dec. But with 'M' being beyond that, maybe my understanding of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Your frame most likely takes a 26.4 mm seat post....

Your frame most likely takes a 26.4 mm seat post.

My 1990 built Boardwalk semi-mixte/step-thru white/blue came with 26.4 mm seat post. I don't know if this is a model-year 1990 or 1991.
(S/N:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-19, 01:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,820
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Note that Lennard didn't research his answer very...

Note that Lennard didn't research his answer very well. Shimano does indeed make a "jr. racing" 11-speed cassette, the Ultegra 14-28T (14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-23-25-28), which I also find useful for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,820
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I know fully well *why* WickWerks makes the 41/33...

I know fully well *why* WickWerks makes the 41/33 combo. My response was about others finding odd numbered rings "weird".

Just because Shimano or Campy doesn't (didn't) make that combo doesn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,820
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I told Praxis this at Sea Otter 2018 -- they told...

I told Praxis this at Sea Otter 2018 -- they told me the demand isn't there for smaller chain rings. Then they went off on how they won't make something that doesn't shift 110% perfectly. That one...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,820
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Who ever heard of a 41/33t chainring set or a...

Who ever heard of a 41/33t chainring set or a 53/34 set? But there you go over at WickWerks: https://wickwerks.com/the-junior-solution/...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,657
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I don't see why you feel the Tiagra 4700 is so...

I don't see why you feel the Tiagra 4700 is so bad compatibility wise. It has full compatibility with Ultegra 6800 derailleurs and brakes (and everything else except cassettes). Ditto for for 105...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

What "range" are you asking about? The amount of...

What "range" are you asking about? The amount of lateral movement of the RD-4700 (ie., toward/away from the rear hub)? Or something else?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

This DEFINITELY works. I have a rear ST-4700...

This DEFINITELY works. I have a rear ST-4700 10-speed shifter with a RD-6800 ("11sp") rear Ultegra dérailleur on my cyclocross bike, with CS-6600 and CS-4600 cassettes.

It is the best 10-speed...
Forum: For Sale
12-19-16, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,736
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Hi, If you still have the Continental Grand Prix...

Hi, If you still have the Continental Grand Prix 4000S II tires, 700 x 28 tires for sale; what form of payment do you accept?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-16, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,304
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I know its an old thread, but one that comes up...

I know its an old thread, but one that comes up high on Google results. So I wanted to add that folks considering such an upgrade need to factor in the cost of a new bottom bracket. The Gossamer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-16, 04:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 65,030
Posted By Dr_UNIX

You're conflating cable pull ratio with inter-cog...

You're conflating cable pull ratio with inter-cog spacing. ST-4700 and RD-4700 have the same cable pull ratio as Shimano Road 11-speed. So you can mix any parts of the Road 11-speed groupos other...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 14,447
Posted By Dr_UNIX

You're implying it takes much light for the...

You're implying it takes much light for the clothing color to matter. My experience after dark with all the joggers/walkers on the local no-street-lights MUP's says otherwise. 95% are morons --...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-16, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,411
Posted By Dr_UNIX

The Pro4 Endurance is actually a better tire. ...

The Pro4 Endurance is actually a better tire. Especially the 2015+ version.

Quote from http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/michelin-pro-4-endurance-v2-2015 : In March 2015,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-16, 10:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,411
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Stick with 25mm tires -- better grip, and plusher...

Stick with 25mm tires -- better grip, and plusher ride for same rolling resistance (vs. identical 23mm tire) or lower rolling resistance for same pressure.

Couple of things about this particular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Actually that isn't 100% correct. What you said...

Actually that isn't 100% correct. What you said is correct for modern indexed shifting -- it depends on compressionless housing so that there is no effective change in housing length as handle bars...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 04:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,635
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I can definitely, 100% tell the difference...

I can definitely, 100% tell the difference between 32 psi vs. 38 psi (or 28 vs. 33 psi) on a cyclocross bike on a race course. It is a night and day difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 01:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,635
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Too many folks in this thread are road bikers and...

Too many folks in this thread are road bikers and not cyclocross (and I'll presume, maybe falsely, MTB) racers/riders. ±3 PSI out of 100 PSI is not big deal; but when the range of pressures you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 01:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,977
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Sounds like you don't race cyclocross. Being...

Sounds like you don't race cyclocross. Being 5-10 PSI *wrong* when you're looking to get exactly 31 PSI is a big deal and totally unusable. Being 5-10 PSI lower than what you want is a guaranteed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 12:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,977
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Thank you for the pointer. That pump looks nice,...

Thank you for the pointer. That pump looks nice, but the 30 PSI max puts it out of range for use in Cyclocross.
Upper 30's is a typical pressure for some tires/course combinations.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,331
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Nah, you mean when you create Tour d'BikeToWork...

Nah, you mean when you create Tour d'BikeToWork -- mapping out 14 Bike to Work "engergizer stations" for the free food and have the route show an interesting shape on Strava. AND you run into other...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-15, 09:52 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,917
Posted By Dr_UNIX

No I wouldn't. But Sugino XD600's aren't...

No I wouldn't. But Sugino XD600's aren't standard offering and I've found they're used for specific reasons. My daughter has one because I could get it in 152mm length. Another good reason for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-15, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,977
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Best floor pump for cyclocross (and other low pressure uses)

What do folks think is a good floor pump for cyclocross?

I've never understood why most floor pumps' gauges measure to 200 PSI. Even my road bike never sees pressures above 115 PSI. I'd rather...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-15, 10:22 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,917
Posted By Dr_UNIX

This is crazy. For $1000 we're back to the days...

This is crazy. For $1000 we're back to the days of square taper BB's? On a bike called "sport" or "elite"? When I went from 105 5503 Octalink-1 to external BB (Ultegra 5603) the reduction in chain...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,917
Posted By Dr_UNIX

What's different here? My 8-speed and 9-speed...

What's different here? My 8-speed and 9-speed master links need a tool to be taken apart. I cannot do it by hand.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,917
Posted By Dr_UNIX

If you've got brifters on the commuter, that...

If you've got brifters on the commuter, that doesn't make it a *road bike* also?
Forum: Commuting
10-26-15, 10:00 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,917
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Nope, it was only the 8-speed Sora that didn't...

Nope, it was only the 8-speed Sora that didn't follow the rest of the Shimano way of brifter shifting. Never Tiagra, and not even the new Claris 8-speed. The problem is 8-speed seems to be the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-11-15, 11:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,667
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Bigtruck, Yes I am asking for folks to help me....

Bigtruck,
Yes I am asking for folks to help me. I am trying to give a donation to improve my ratio. PayPal was not allowing donations to CL. I sent an internal message to the SYSOP about the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-04-15, 12:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,667
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Hi Bigtruck, Actually it was jayless [09-30-15,...

Hi Bigtruck,
Actually it was jayless [09-30-15, 12:11 PM] in #25 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=25) of this thread that said "..., and they dont respond to any of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-03-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,667
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Thanks!

Thanks Marcus_TI!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-03-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,667
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Sorry to ask this of you... but... If the CT...

Sorry to ask this of you... but... If the CT guys are known for not answering their emails; can you ask them in the online chat what is going on with the Donations link?

I *finally* have time to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-15, 02:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 43,880
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I always laugh at ignorant comments like that. ...

I always laugh at ignorant comments like that. Trek FX 7.0 [http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/city/fitness/fx/7_0_fx/] has crappy Shimano Tourney derailleurs, 7-speed shifters, and steal...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-15, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,430
Posted By Dr_UNIX

I highly recommend doing this. Otherwise, you'll...

I highly recommend doing this. Otherwise, you'll be with me on eBay looking for that elusive 10 year old saddle -- where only that one saddle lets you ride 100 miles in comfort. Saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-15, 06:15 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,047
Posted By Dr_UNIX

Dare I ask what your reply added to the thread...

Dare I ask what your reply added to the thread vs. lvick's great factual reply (with photos!)... If you have nothing factual to add, why are you wasting the electrons? My postings in the thread...
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