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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By iamLefty

Thanks for this info. Will keep this in mind. I...

Thanks for this info. Will keep this in mind. I haven’t really tested the speed and cadence sensors out on a ride yet since it’s been raining here. Just around the street to see if they work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By iamLefty

I’ll try that next time i run. As for the sensor...

I’ll try that next time i run. As for the sensor on the crank arm, i was able to try it while riding. It is ok after all where it is. I usually clip out at 12 and 3 o’clock position. I rarely clip...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By iamLefty

I’ll put mine around the middle of the crank arm,...

I’ll put mine around the middle of the crank arm, that should be safe from the shoe accidentally hitting it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 02:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By iamLefty

Where on the shoe do you place it? And can you...

Where on the shoe do you place it? And can you also put the cadence sensor on a running shoe? I’d like to know my cadence when i run.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 02:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By iamLefty

Great. I’ll put it in the middle then.

Great. I’ll put it in the middle then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By iamLefty

Where to position cadence sensor?

Hey guys. New to using cadence and speed sensors. Where is it best to position the cadence sensor? Can i position it anywhere on the crank arm, maybe 2 inches away from the pedal spindle? I just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

cyccommute Hey man. Came back here to say it...

cyccommute Hey man. Came back here to say it worked. After tightening the barrel adjuster that fixed the fd movement, i did have to tighten the h-limit a bit to shorten the gap between outer fd plate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Calvin Jones’ immortal words. Anyway,...

Calvin Jones’ immortal words.

Anyway, thanks. Holy Thursday here tomorrow, long holiday. Got a lot of time to tinker with my bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

When Calvin Jones did that fd indexing, the...

When Calvin Jones did that fd indexing, the h-limit is set and there’s no more chain rub. Mine does, and there’s that small movement when you push the lever. Do i need to loosen the h-limit a bit to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Mine does have trimming. Tiagra 4600. I didn’t...

Mine does have trimming. Tiagra 4600. I didn’t know anything about it then, it’s the mechanic who mentioned it and showed me how it works.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Wow. Know what, now that you mentioned it, there...

Wow. Know what, now that you mentioned it, there is indeed derailleur movement when i push on the lever when i’m on big ring. Not sure how much exactly, but maybe a mm or two. I actually thought then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Just found this on youtube literally a few...

Just found this on youtube literally a few minutes ago, hehe. Was just about to post it here too. This trim adjustment is what’s confusing to me why i’m afraid to tinker with the fd. Tried looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

How about the trimming? How do you go about...

How about the trimming? How do you go about setting this? Some vids say no need to set or adjust it. Manual said if you try and test the trim and it instead shifts fully to the lower chainring, you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

I will. I’ll try that when i do a full fd tune...

I will. I’ll try that when i do a full fd tune up. I’m not yet confident with the fd tune up compared with the rd tune up. It’s the trimming that confuses me a bit. I’ve watched some vids who said...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Limit’s ok, mechanic just did not set the h limit...

Limit’s ok, mechanic just did not set the h limit correctly last time he tuned it up. Been riding like that for a while, avoiding the big ring-smalllest cog combo. I’ll correct it later and check...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Great! Will do it later.

Great! Will do it later.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 01:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By iamLefty

Front Derailleur H-Limit Adjustment

I need to adjust the h-limit screw since there’s chain rub when on the big ring and smallest cog. I can do this without having to do the whole fd tune up, right? L-limit is set ok and the shifting is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 01:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

Good thing i asked. Thanks.

Good thing i asked. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

Like what RJ the Bike Guy did? Yeah, i’ve seen...

Like what RJ the Bike Guy did? Yeah, i’ve seen him do it on youtube. Seems that could damage the thread though if one is not careful or experienced.

Anyway got a couple questions. Would a bent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

It’s actually been realigned at a bike shop and...

It’s actually been realigned at a bike shop and the bike shifts fine. But since it’s been bent before, i just want to replace it with a new one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

Just saw them. I’ll check ‘em out.

Just saw them. I’ll check ‘em out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

I’m a bit new to this, why i’m both excited and a...

I’m a bit new to this, why i’m both excited and a bit scared to cause some damage. I usually just bring the bike to a mechanic. But now i wanted to learn on my own, make this a new hobby. I’ll see if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

If i see a decently priced one, i just might buy...

If i see a decently priced one, i just might buy it and learn this thing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

I paid the bike mechanic around $10 when i had my...

I paid the bike mechanic around $10 when i had my hanger aligned. It’s cheaper here, most shops just charge $1 for a tune up. I’ll probably end up bringing the bike to him again.

Anyway, i’ll go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

Dang. I thought i just need to put the new...

Dang. I thought i just need to put the new hanger, then the rd and wheels, do some tune up and that’s it. Didn’t know i need to do alignment check. How do i align this though, would i need an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

Here’s the hanger on my bike and the one i...

Here’s the hanger on my bike and the one i bought.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1880x2000/23b9cbd9_0694_4341_981d_ea5afa556dfc_0ceaf7fd59a3b40e3991b280316a73007c078316.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

The hanger on the bike was straightened with an...

The hanger on the bike was straightened with an alignment tool 2 yrs ago in a bike shop. Bike fell due to strong wind. It’s always at the back of my mind to replace it when i find one, for peace of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

I’ll remember that. Thanks!

I’ll remember that. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

Oh that’s loctite? Yeah, the screws have them....

Oh that’s loctite? Yeah, the screws have them. Had a real hard time finding a replacement dropout for my caad8. Almost bought a china made one. Got no t-handle but i got long bondhus hex wrenches....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 11:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,855
Posted By iamLefty

Replacing Dropout

Will be replacing the dropout of my bike. A few questions.

1. Do i need to grease the threads of the dropout screws and the rd? And do i need to grease the upper part of the dropout as well?

2....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-23, 03:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 729
Posted By iamLefty

Thanks guys. Will do a light coating.

Thanks guys. Will do a light coating.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 729
Posted By iamLefty

Important to grease freehub body and skewers?

Installed new wheelset recently and i only greased the lockring and quick release adjusting nut threads. Is it important i also lightly grease the freehub body and the quick release skewers? I’m...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,587
Posted By iamLefty

Yep lever is fully closed. I found someone who...

Yep lever is fully closed. I found someone who has a CAAD13 with RS100 wheels, he said his rear wheel’s quick release lever is also positioned like mine and he’s been riding it like that without any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,587
Posted By iamLefty

Wow. I tip my hat off to you, sir. I enjoy...

Wow. I tip my hat off to you, sir. I enjoy talking with the older cyclists and bike mechanics here in my area or when out on a ride. You always learn something from their wealth of experience.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,587
Posted By iamLefty

It is fully closed though. But touches the frame...

It is fully closed though. But touches the frame by a bit, tried putting tissue paper in between and it won’t go in. But you are right, it has to be fully closed to be safe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,587
Posted By iamLefty

I haven’t tried riding it with shoes on. I hope...

I haven’t tried riding it with shoes on. I hope the left shoe won’t hit the lever arm. Using blue cleats.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,587
Posted By iamLefty

This is what it looks like when positioned...

This is what it looks like when positioned between chainstay and seatstay. Is this safe for the frame? Can you add a spacer here?

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,587
Posted By iamLefty

Quick release lever position

Installed recently the RS100 on my CAAD8 2015. Normally i tuck the qr lever arm between the chainstay and seatstay. But with these wheels, the qr lever arm touches a bit on the chainstay. So i...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By iamLefty

Cogs aren’t worn. The chain, i’ll probably...

Cogs aren’t worn. The chain, i’ll probably replace in a few months. I shouldn’t have returned the ultegra 10 speed cogs that came with the 2nd hand wheelset i bought before. Got the cogs for just 20...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By iamLefty

Would it be better to also put new cogs on new...

Would it be better to also put new cogs on new wheels?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By iamLefty

Got it. Thanks.

Got it. Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By iamLefty

Stock wheel is 10 speed. I ask coz the last time...

Stock wheel is 10 speed. I ask coz the last time i tried replacing the stock wheels, while the 2nd hand wheels i got fit correctly with the spacer and there is no play, the shifting was horrible. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By iamLefty

New wheel installation

I just bought an RS100 and it’ll be here soon. Since i’m using a 10 speed cassette, i’ll be adding the spacer provided. Do i need to re-index the rd after installing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By iamLefty

Great! Thanks!

Great! Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By iamLefty

Took out the brake pad, and its brand is Sure...

Took out the brake pad, and its brand is Sure Stop. Can i replace it with Shimano R55C4 pads? Wanna be sure before i buy. Took a couple of pics below....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-23, 12:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By iamLefty

Not sure if that and mine are the same model....

Not sure if that and mine are the same model. Mine is from the CAAD8 Tiagra 2015. By the way, can i replace this with 105 R7000 caliper brakes? Will there be any issue with reach? The R7000 has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By iamLefty

Yes, pads are replaceable.

Yes, pads are replaceable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By iamLefty

I got alloy rims. Thanks.

I got alloy rims. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By iamLefty

C4 Caliper Brakes

Anyone familiar with this stock brakes from Cannondale Caad 8? I am looking to replace the brake pads. Will a SwiisStop or Shimano R55C4 fit ok? Not sure what pads i need.
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