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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-13, 01:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

How do I do this calibration? EDIT: ...

How do I do this calibration?

EDIT:
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/wheel-tension-measurement

My TM-1 is brand new. Never used before. How can it be out of calibration? Park says it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-13, 12:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

I've just finished the rear wheel and it's round...

I've just finished the rear wheel and it's round and true and dished. But when I measured the tension it was not good:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-13, 12:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

Are you sure the third photo is a 2x in the NDS?...

Are you sure the third photo is a 2x in the NDS? It looks more like a 1x.

Isn't this a 3x/1x 16:8 lacing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

The archive? Where can I find the archive? I...

The archive? Where can I find the archive?
I don't see any button or menu to go there. :???: :crash:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 01:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

I watched this video...

I watched this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnE20NaopcQ by Roger Musson to better understand how a rear wheel is laced

And here are two photos from the DS from what I did today (the valve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 01:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

This user has 12,244 posts! Any help to find this...

This user has 12,244 posts! Any help to find this photo?


Do you mean the offset of the rim or the offset of the hub?

Kinlin XR-300 rims have 0 offset.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 12:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

I'm not cutting anything nor I have the tools to...

I'm not cutting anything nor I have the tools to do it.

The front radial was very easy. Piece of cake.
The rear 2X is kind of confusing though with the leading and trailing spokes. I hope I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 12:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

Oh! I already got 280mm spokes for the NDS. A...

Oh! I already got 280mm spokes for the NDS. A radial NDS would require 270mm spokes. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9TTKmQGKz9g/UhvEPVGdsWI/AAAAAAAACks/zliDbsYDhOY/s602/578R.jpg
So I can't do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 12:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

An answer with perfect timing! I'm lacing the...

An answer with perfect timing! I'm lacing the rear wheel right now!

Is it possible to lace 2X with elbows-in only? Isn't it necessary to alternate the spokes with elbows-in, elbows-out?

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...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

I've already bought both the rims and the hubs. I...

I've already bought both the rims and the hubs. I can't afford to buy new rims and hubs.
Can a different lacing or different gauges (like Cx-ray's and Races I'm planning to use) improve the tension?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

That's why I'm asking "do I use the published ERD...

That's why I'm asking "do I use the published ERD 577 or the measured ERD 578 to choose the spoke lengths?".

I'm talking about the difference between the results I get from prowheelbuilder in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-13, 12:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,134
Posted By decycle

My first build. Spoke lengths for Kinlin XR-300 rims and BHS - SLF85W and SL211 hubs.

This is going to be a long post so please be patient. If you lose your patience or get tired then go to the end of the post where there is a spreadsheet with all the numbers I have calculated and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-13, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

What wheels are those?

What wheels are those?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By decycle

I'm 5'10'', 33'' inseam. I ride a 56 CAAD10 (same...

I'm 5'10'', 33'' inseam. I ride a 56 CAAD10 (same geo like the EVO). Even though my bike is one size bigger, the 100mm stem was way too short for me.

I switched to a 120mm but the reach is kind...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 12:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,199
Posted By decycle

Yes. No. I cook rice pudding with it and...

Yes.

No. I cook rice pudding with it and it's good for another week or two. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-13, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By decycle

Latex tubes FTW. I think I had less flats since I...

Latex tubes FTW. I think I had less flats since I switched from butyl tubes. Maybe because they are more elastic.

But you have to check your tire pressure before every ride. They lose 30psi every...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,016
Posted By decycle

Interesting. Do you have any links with data or...

Interesting. Do you have any links with data or math that analyse and explain it?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,016
Posted By decycle

Most overweight people would do just fine if they...

Most overweight people would do just fine if they adjusted their calorie intake and exercise three times a week. Those people are the majority of the cases I am referring to.

Those who need...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,016
Posted By decycle

That's probably true for people who are not...

That's probably true for people who are not really committed to lose weight.
I lost 20 lbs and I didn't pay anything.


Totally true.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-13, 11:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,609
Posted By decycle

Yes. You are right. I wear Medium in LG and...

Yes. You are right.

I wear Medium in LG and Large in Castelli. And they don't run small. They are euro sized. LG's run big because they are american sized :p
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-13, 10:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,327
Posted By decycle

Interesting. I see there are two pedal...

Interesting.

I see there are two pedal bodies. One for Ti zeros and another for Cromo and SS:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-13, 03:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,327
Posted By decycle

Or you buy the chrome-moly Zeros for $130 ;) ...

Or you buy the chrome-moly Zeros for $130 ;)
and then a pair of titanium spindles from Ward for less than $63 :thumb:
and you have Ti Zeros for less than $200! :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-13, 01:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,691
Posted By decycle

Is it just the clear coat? Maybe the resin...

Is it just the clear coat?

Maybe the resin that holds together the carbon fiber has also degraded. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer_degradation

And...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,465
Posted By decycle

Apex is between Tiagra and 105. But I can't say...

Apex is between Tiagra and 105. But I can't say Shimano or Sram is better than the other. If you like double tap, go for Sram. If you like dual control levers, go for Shimano. It's a matter of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,359
Posted By decycle

I'm going to 12speed...

I'm going to 12speed http://road.cc/content/news/49297-12-speed-system-way-kcnc

I'm always missing a gear with 11speed. :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,629
Posted By decycle

Let's say the moment you fall you are travelling...

Let's say the moment you fall you are travelling at 20km/h (or 12.43mph). That's 5.55 m/s.

For a 70kg (or 154.3 lbs) man the momentum is 5.55*70 = 388.88 kg m/s

The Clean & Jerk world record in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,504
Posted By decycle

Go to page 241/271 and look for part number QC694...

Go to page 241/271 and look for part number QC694 for 130 BCD and QC693 for 110 BCD and KF360 for the bolts
http://issuu.com/csgaustralia/docs/cannondale_dealer_book_2013/241?e=1303446/2589122...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

2014 CAAD10 European catalog: ...

2014 CAAD10 European catalog:
http://www.ciclimontanini.it/public/cannondale%20CAAD%2010_0.pdf (http://www.ciclimontanini.it/public/cannondale%20CAAD%2010_0.pdf)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 08:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 33,406
Posted By decycle

Speedplay as a system of cleat+pedal actually...

Speedplay as a system of cleat+pedal actually cover the largest area on the shoe compared to the other known pedals in the market.
The pedal may be small but when the large cleat is locked on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-13, 02:06 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,160
Posted By decycle

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/375685...

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/37568561.jpg

Cannondale fanboys have buyer's remorse when they buy Trek. Anyway, noodles taste great. :p :D:roflmao:

EDIT:

There you go. Buy the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

I currently own a CAAD10 and I'm thinking of...

I currently own a CAAD10 and I'm thinking of buying a cheaper Cannondale as a second road bike that I will never upgrade.
I'm thinking about a cheaper and more relaxed CAAD8 or a Synapse alloy....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

I used the Park Tool TW-1 (0-7Nm) and torqued the...

I used the Park Tool TW-1 (0-7Nm) and torqued the nut at 7Nm. Nothing cracked so far and the calipers are not lose after many repeated brakings.

But you'll also need this long bit socket...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

Shimano components are heavier than Sram and some...

Shimano components are heavier than Sram and some saddles, seat posts, bars and stems can be heavy like boat anchors. And then CAAD10's are something like 100g lighter than CAAD9's.
It's not just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

Are you talking about the non-hi-mod Supersix EVO...

Are you talking about the non-hi-mod Supersix EVO (http://www.cannondale.com/2013/bikes/road/elite-road/supersix-evo) or the cheaper "not-EVO" Supersix...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

It's called recessed nut. You probably need...

It's called recessed nut.

You probably need the 19mm one for your caad10.
Part Number KP160 http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Cannondale-Road-Brake-Bolt-19mm-for-Carbon-Forks--KP160_p_433.html
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

Interesting! I've never seen this paint scheme...

Interesting! I've never seen this paint scheme before.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

This bike is not a CAAD10! Is this how your frame...

This bike is not a CAAD10! Is this how your frame looks like? http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ln53y3cUHt1qkk9q0o1_1280.jpg
It seems you bought a Supersix and it uses a different fork than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

You don't have to buy a new fork. Just flip the...

You don't have to buy a new fork. Just flip the stem to the +6°. This will raise your bars and it will be like you have 20mm of spacers and -6° on the stem.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

Locked elbows means too long or too short stem?

Locked elbows means too long or too short stem?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

http://www.building.co.uk/Pictures/web/p/v/g/Bingo...

http://www.building.co.uk/Pictures/web/p/v/g/Bingo_11lzw.jpg HAHAHA :roflmao2:

Do you think that plenty of elbow bend is uncomfortable for long rides?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-13, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

I used to ride a 100mm stem but I always felt I...

I used to ride a 100mm stem but I always felt I was squeezed and had to push my pelvis back to the rear of the saddle to stretch some more, so I decided to do a test with a 120mm stem.
What do you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-13, 01:42 AM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

Did you install it by yourself or a shop did it?...

Did you install it by yourself or a shop did it? If you are sure that the pedals or the saddle or skewers or anything else is not the source of the sound, then I would suggest you remove the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

Here...

Here http://media.cannondale.com/media/manuals/2011_webOMS_01_english/2011_webOMS_126884_SuperSixEVO_EN.pdf
It's for the SuperSix EVO but the same applies to every Cannondale fork with full carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-13, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

:twitchy: :crash: :injured: :fight: :eek: :bang:...

:twitchy: :crash: :injured: :fight: :eek: :bang: :troll:

You're not sacrificing comfort for looks. You're sacrificing comfort for stiffness and better handling when taking corners.

You may...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

A CAAD10 EVO with a Nondale fork!!! :p How...

A CAAD10 EVO with a Nondale fork!!! :p

How many grams did you lose with the Nondale fork?

Have you noticed any other differences on the road compared to the stock fork? E.g stiffness, comfort,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

I see your point but I think I'd still go for...

I see your point but I think I'd still go for aluminum. It gives me peace of mind in case of a crash. :bike2: Plus it's cheaper to replace an aluminum frame.
And performancewise they are too close....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-13, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

I mean whether you feel any flex at the seat post...

I mean whether you feel any flex at the seat post head where it clamps the saddle due to less strong material compared to steel.

(I hope my English make sense. It's not my native language.)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-13, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

How many grams did you lose using titanium bolts...

How many grams did you lose using titanium bolts over the steel ones?
Have you noticed any flex or other issues with the titanium hardware?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,920
Posted By decycle

I have two Cannondale GT40 bottle cages. They...

I have two Cannondale GT40 bottle cages. They come in black or silver and weigh in at 40 grams each. They are very secure and hold the bottles very tight....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10,420
Views: 3,354,654
Posted By decycle

What size is this frame? My gestimate is 52cm.

What size is this frame? My gestimate is 52cm.
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