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Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Troul

Inner rim width will change the overall tire...

Inner rim width will change the overall tire width, don't confuse width with rim depth or tire profile.
03-25-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 300
Posted By Troul

I it's not threaded, you will want to douse it...

I it's not threaded, you will want to douse it with pb blaster not wd40.
after a few soaks, few hours, apply hefty swings from a sledgehammer on it.
03-25-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,179
Posted By Troul

Stowage is in a seat bag. Exposed pump stowage is...

Stowage is in a seat bag. Exposed pump stowage is not an option for my use.
03-24-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 377
Posted By Troul

A shop pneumatic fitting welded to a piece of...

A shop pneumatic fitting welded to a piece of metal.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 185
Posted By Troul

Probably a 116L stock. measure old & depin...

Probably a 116L stock.
measure old & depin the new to match.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By Troul

that comes at a cost of resistance.

that comes at a cost of resistance.
03-24-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,179
Posted By Troul

The issue I often encounter with road pumps is...

The issue I often encounter with road pumps is the length.
Stowing a pump that's over seven inches long is a problem I don't want to resolve.
however, a short road pump tends to require a bunch...
03-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,746
Posted By Troul

Sure.

Sure.
03-24-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,524
Posted By Troul

still cheaper than a divorce.

still cheaper than a divorce.
03-23-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,000
Posted By Troul

Thank you

Thank you
03-23-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,000
Posted By Troul

Do you by chance know the 12 speed of that list?

Do you by chance know the 12 speed of that list?
03-23-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 306
Posted By Troul

What might be helpful is finding reviews for ones...

What might be helpful is finding reviews for ones that pair well with the device you'll dedicate them to.

Ear buds help with minimizing the wind noise too.
A gal I knew that was legally deaf...
03-23-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 288
Posted By Troul

Could try a NPT pipe cap... pvc might lessen the...

Could try a NPT pipe cap... pvc might lessen the chances of deforming stuff.
03-22-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,524
Posted By Troul

What about contemporary bicycles? Are those now...

What about contemporary bicycles? Are those now just a legacy?
03-22-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By Troul

Using your finger, try pulling the metal lever as...

Using your finger, try pulling the metal lever as you move the plastic lever at the same time.
03-22-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By Troul

If the brake action is engaged, it'll not let the...

If the brake action is engaged, it'll not let the shifter execute its sweep.
03-22-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,000
Posted By Troul

53x11

53x11
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By Troul

imo, grip will change with temps. The temps under...

imo, grip will change with temps. The temps under about 32°F seems to be where grip is less on dry pavement.
03-21-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,524
Posted By Troul

Current automobiles bought new may qualify for...

Current automobiles bought new may qualify for discounts, incentives, rebates, etc.
Very rarely if ever have I've seen a bicycle that I would consider to qualify for such a thing. New automobiles...
03-20-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,524
Posted By Troul

just pop on the vision pro's, dyson fan, the...

just pop on the vision pro's, dyson fan, the strava app, & zone out...
only it'll lack the cars buzzing by & people yelling profanities.
03-20-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,524
Posted By Troul

Idk, I still can't get a HDMI equipped bicycle...

Idk, I still can't get a HDMI equipped bicycle with heated seat & bar ends...
the tech improvements for a car vs bicycle isn't linear...
03-19-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 916
Posted By Troul

do you go out in public much? Lol

do you go out in public much?
Lol
03-19-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,212
Posted By Troul

The indoor hotel "gym" lacks my ideal amenities...

The indoor hotel "gym" lacks my ideal amenities that condones fake mileage accumulation.
03-16-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 478
Posted By Troul

in order to get one accurate & small enough in...

in order to get one accurate & small enough in comparison, you'll need to grab a schrader valve gage setup that you can remove the end on to screw on the presta end. It'll likely require an...
03-16-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By Troul

tooling seems to skew the random projects. ...

tooling seems to skew the random projects.
Looks like the double grip got it tho.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,293
Posted By Troul

idk how much you care about the finished look,...

idk how much you care about the finished look, but if you are, try to find accurate photos of the one/set you're eyeing up. Some look more grey, others have a higher gloss, then you have those with...
03-16-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 401
Posted By Troul

is it tubeless? If not, spray some soap around...

is it tubeless? If not, spray some soap around the bead & squeeze the sidewall once it's accumulating pressure without air escaping.
03-16-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,342
Posted By Troul

the load that you're feeling sub 50 miles is...

the load that you're feeling sub 50 miles is nothing compared to 70, 80, 100~.
goes easy upfront & go light with food in the beginning.
make sure your bicycle is maintained & don't do any last...
03-16-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,380
Posted By Troul

with cars, trendy aesthetics helps market the...

with cars, trendy aesthetics helps market the newer stylish vehicles. The old pimped out cars do the same when someone wants to be flashy with status. the cost to that are suspension & steering...
03-16-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,212
Posted By Troul

75 miles then the clouds unexpectedly blew in to...

75 miles then the clouds unexpectedly blew in to cut it short.
03-15-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By Troul

heat & a pipe wrench might coach it apart.

heat & a pipe wrench might coach it apart.
03-15-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By Troul

the tire was on its last leg day, doing squat. ...

the tire was on its last leg day, doing squat.
replace.
03-15-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,718
Posted By Troul

it would be nice if the caliper had a better...

it would be nice if the caliper had a better design that didnt use the cheap spring steel retention part.
03-15-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,212
Posted By Troul

99 miles in the breezy 41F

99 miles in the breezy 41F
Forum: Great Lakes
03-15-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 119
Posted By Troul

I hope the width will wide enough for th fishing...

I hope the width will wide enough for th fishing piers... personally I don't think it is something that is needed..
2025 completion is a long way out for a non motorized vehicle bridge. Let's hope...
03-15-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 117
Posted By Troul

A dab of permatex gasket maker has in the past...

A dab of permatex gasket maker has in the past aided in resolving some accessory NVH. I let it set up until it's tacky & firm to the touch before assembling.
03-14-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 486
Posted By Troul

I thought this to be the case until i've ran into...

I thought this to be the case until i've ran into another weak point being cable leads having used the cheapest of cheap materials. Insulation cracking leading to the thin copper wire snapping. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,478
Posted By Troul

Ya really turned that ole helmet into a real...

Ya really turned that ole helmet into a real "road" helmet once it hit the pavement!
03-13-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,454
Posted By Troul

for the opposite issue, what are the solutions...

for the opposite issue, what are the solutions for using a wahoo speed sensor with a dynamo hub?
03-13-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 471
Posted By Troul

the tech starts off with good intentions, but...

the tech starts off with good intentions, but soon enough it'll be exploited for a bad cause.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 700
Posted By Troul

IMO, speedplay zero.

IMO, speedplay zero.
03-12-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 565
Posted By Troul

if you have a bicycle computer & sync it to your...

if you have a bicycle computer & sync it to your phone, the MPH should be a bit more consistent.
A smart watch might even add some value to the data.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,711
Posted By Troul

caking on the wax for 12 speed setups, it tends...

caking on the wax for 12 speed setups, it tends to cause poor shifting performance on the smaller diameter cogs until it's spun off. If that will bother you, then don't let the chain cool in the wax...
03-12-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,212
Posted By Troul

OEM setup. Shimano 105 R7000 50/34, HG700 11-34,...

OEM setup. Shimano 105 R7000 50/34, HG700 11-34, 11 speed.
I'd like to make it 12 speed with 11-12-13-14-15-16-19-21-24-27-30-34
03-12-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,552
Posted By Troul

Appears it's always the last place you look.

Appears it's always the last place you look.
03-11-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,794
Posted By Troul

people temps surface conditions

people
temps
surface conditions
03-11-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By Troul

Waiting on E assist bicycles to be UCI legal......

Waiting on E assist bicycles to be UCI legal... going for that podium!
03-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By Troul

How can the UCI even allow the various tires...

How can the UCI even allow the various tires being used... They all should be using tires that anyone can get at the local Walmart.
03-11-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By Troul

not 100%, but the RD pull ratio is determined by...

not 100%, but the RD pull ratio is determined by the brifter. If you retain the 11 speed brifter & use the 12 speed RD, it should* achieve what you're after.
03-10-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,212
Posted By Troul

Got in a few dozen of winter # 7 miles on the now...

Got in a few dozen of winter # 7 miles on the now 2x12 Gen III Domane. Not sure which I favor more, the Gen IV or the now 2x12 Gen III... might have to do something about the Gen IV to make it more...
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