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03-24-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 894
Posted By Russ Roth

t really sucks, wife and I picked up a cold...

t really sucks, wife and I picked up a cold before getting covid and finishing it off with the flue over the course of 3 weeks in Dec. I had a lot of tiredness after but needing to lose weight and...
03-23-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By Russ Roth

There is no set answer for this, every brand is...

There is no set answer for this, every brand is different and even the claimed sizes can vary heavily. Sport is usually looser than race or club fits in my experience but even terms can vary from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 502
Posted By Russ Roth

i've found i often do better with mtb saddles vs....

i've found i often do better with mtb saddles vs. road specific saddles. my newest is the WTB rocket, no problem going hours on it. I only bother with chamois and cycling shorts on race day, any...
03-22-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By Russ Roth

https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/hy...

https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/hybrid-bikes/hybrid-bikes-cafe-disc-elite.htm
Probably the closest to what you're looking for, they claim its comparable to the trek fx3 but take that...
03-22-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,000
Posted By Russ Roth

36/17 on the cross, 44/16 when converted to...

36/17 on the cross, 44/16 when converted to street use, 51/15 on the track bike. If the bike has more than one gear I like all of them and have never worn out a single cog on a cassette due to...
03-22-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 556
Posted By Russ Roth

Take days off. I wouldn't ride more than 4 days...

Take days off. I wouldn't ride more than 4 days in a week unless you're changing up how you're riding. I might do 4 days of training rides in a week but on the other days if I'm going riding its...
Forum: For Sale
03-21-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Russ Roth

This kid's coaches want her using a smart...

This kid's coaches want her using a smart computer so she can upload the results into her training peaks account.
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Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By Russ Roth

Currently in the process of building up an...

Currently in the process of building up an internal gear gravel bike for a friend, I didn't find many prebuilt wheel options for the alfine hub. In his case that's not as big a deal, he's a fairly...
03-21-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,788
Posted By Russ Roth

Least its just a nail, 12yo on my kids' track...

Least its just a nail, 12yo on my kids' track team nipped the end of a finger off last summer and had to have it reattached. Couldn't ride for over 2 months to make sure the finger wouldn't be...
03-21-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,117
Posted By Russ Roth

For more fun spokes I get them from bmxguru.com,...

For more fun spokes I get them from bmxguru.com, he stocks all the different soma spokes if you want color and will cut them to your specification. He also carries Phil Wood and DT for butted. Prices...
03-19-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 723
Posted By Russ Roth

Trakhak has the right idea for how to teach an...

Trakhak has the right idea for how to teach an adult, I did this with a 23yo in grad school and she picked it up in 3 hours. But as was also pointed out, two months might not be enough time to get...
03-18-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,058
Posted By Russ Roth

Rei tends to price things a little high, finding...

Rei tends to price things a little high, finding these around 70.00 isn't too hard most of the time, but with a little time and patience they pop up as sale items on a regular basis for 50.00. Buying...
03-18-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,375
Posted By Russ Roth

That was my first job back in HS working for the...

That was my first job back in HS working for the family business, quit that for college after dangling off the edge of a building 3 stories up. There's a reason its one of the most dangerous...
03-18-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,375
Posted By Russ Roth

You misinterpreted, I said that I would sell the...

You misinterpreted, I said that I would sell the post for the wholesale cost which is probably around 100, I wouldn't expect the shop to eat a 100 on something like that. The bike shops I worked in,...
03-17-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By Russ Roth

Quality direct to consumer dual suspension XC frames?

I don't see this coming up much but I'm looking to replace my 7yo hardtail with a dual suspension but the typical shop brands seem so overpriced for what you get. Looking at trek it seems that their...
03-17-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,375
Posted By Russ Roth

I would also check out Merrick Cycles, they've...

I would also check out Merrick Cycles, they've had some great sale prices starting last week and they keep a lot of inventory in stock across 3 shops, so if they don't have it in Merrick it might be...
03-17-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,380
Posted By Russ Roth

I've never fully gone the whole wider is better...

I've never fully gone the whole wider is better though I've moved somewhat wider. I can remember starting with 19c tires and I do have some left over 23s that are now just dedicated for track use as...
03-16-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 638
Posted By Russ Roth

Typical boomer trying to use modern lingo and...

Typical boomer trying to use modern lingo and getting it wrong, he should have called you a Ken or a Kyle. :rolleyes: What really makes a person a Karen/Ken is more to do with tone, attitude and...
03-16-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 212
Posted By Russ Roth

Looks like with shipping they'd be slightly more...

Looks like with shipping they'd be slightly more than the Dolan and not as nice looking, great heads up though, thank you.


Looks like I'm going the build my own route, all the parts are on the...
03-16-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,375
Posted By Russ Roth

If its one of the trek shops that seem to be...

If its one of the trek shops that seem to be taking over all the shops on the island, I'd pass on the deal if they're too cheap to replace their own proprietary parts. Bugs me to no end that...
03-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 312
Posted By Russ Roth

No where near enough information to provide an...

No where near enough information to provide an answer. You'll need to know the length of the current spindle and the required length of the new crankset to know if its a possibility. But even then,...
03-15-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 748
Posted By Russ Roth

Don't judge a track bike by the measurements of a...

Don't judge a track bike by the measurements of a road bike, I've made this mistake. At 5' 10" I often ride a 54cm with a decent amount of comfort so I figured a 54cm felt tk2 would work. It doesn't,...
03-14-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 212
Posted By Russ Roth

650c Track wheelsets, any availability?

Due to an annoying chain of events I find myself in need of a new set of 650c track wheels, but with the exception of Dolan, I'm not finding a single source for this size wheelset. Worst case I'll go...
03-13-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By Russ Roth

In answer to the question you posted after this...

In answer to the question you posted after this as well as this, yup, you can have a chain stretched to the point that it fits into the next space down. Only seen it a couple of times but it can...
Replies: 8
Views: 309
Posted By Russ Roth

50, 100 if the tires really are new, hard to tell...

50, 100 if the tires really are new, hard to tell with the pics. From what I can see there isn't new anything on there, there's nothing 2023, and someone just popped some basic bars on there. I've no...
03-10-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By Russ Roth

Can't speak to those exact ones since formula...

Can't speak to those exact ones since formula makes a variety and companies don't seem to list the exact hub part numbers. The recent ones I've gotten on an 1800.00 cannondale were cup and cone and...
03-10-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By Russ Roth

Not sure which shop you're buying the bike and...

Not sure which shop you're buying the bike and crank from but I can't imagine any of the ones I know would charge you for installing and adjusting the front derailleur, unless you're buying the crank...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 877
Posted By Russ Roth

Having owned one, it isn't that hard to separate...

Having owned one, it isn't that hard to separate the halves to store in a car. The cable separators will help as well. First time trying to line up the ends with cable tension convinced me they were...
03-06-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,718
Posted By Russ Roth

I could use that handsaw sharpening jig to go...

I could use that handsaw sharpening jig to go with my 1940s handsaws. Bad example, any real woodworker knows you need a blend of old style and new to do things well.


Doesn't seem to be created...
03-05-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,721
Posted By Russ Roth

I bought the ryobi 18v air compressor for this...

I bought the ryobi 18v air compressor for this purpose since i already have a load of batteries. I've got it set to 80psi which is sufficient for everything but my road bike. Easy to carry to the...
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By Russ Roth

I'd also say late 90s frameset but maybe a few...

I'd also say late 90s frameset but maybe a few years later upgrade since the crankset at least isn't the first version of the Record carbon cranks and being compact might make it early 00s. I'd guess...
03-05-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,718
Posted By Russ Roth

I'll agree with you on internal routing, I really...

I'll agree with you on internal routing, I really dislike it in general and, in particular, not with hydraulic disc. I really dislike having to disconnect and reconnect hydraulic hoses to route them...
03-03-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,813
Posted By Russ Roth

This is why pneumatic shifting failed except on...

This is why pneumatic shifting failed except on downhill bikes which didn't need to shift as much. Shimano figured 400 shifts would be enough for one ride and they were very wrong, turns out that...
03-02-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 987
Posted By Russ Roth

It'll skate by weight wise if its just hers and...

It'll skate by weight wise if its just hers and yours and you get something halfway decent. My wife's is 60ish lbs and with a 20lb road bike it'd be under the usual 100lb limit of many rear racks,...
Forum: Introductions
03-01-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 119
Posted By Russ Roth

Welcome. Looks like that an e-fatbike? If you're...

Welcome. Looks like that an e-fatbike? If you're taking it into the woods be aware that some of the trails prohibit the use of ebikes, not heard of any tickets for it but something to be aware of...
02-29-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,141
Posted By Russ Roth

My newest measurement standard is that the feeler...

My newest measurement standard is that the feeler on the stand only rubs at the sticker. Not sure how thick the stickers are but it seems like every disc rim now comes with a sticker that reaches the...
02-18-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 339
Posted By Russ Roth

It won't work. Record uses a traditional style...

It won't work. Record uses a traditional style pair of chainrings, albeit with an odd spacing, to fit the standard style record spider. Chorus has the large ring bolt to the crank spider while the...
02-09-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 355
Posted By Russ Roth

What'll kill AXS batteries the fastest is leaving...

What'll kill AXS batteries the fastest is leaving them in the der while driving somewhere, the movement of the car keeps the batteries in readiness mode. The ones I keep in the kid's seatbags don't...
02-09-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 12,715
Posted By Russ Roth

Its a love/hate thing. I really hate that what...

Its a love/hate thing. I really hate that what should have been a "reasonably affordable" 16.5-17lb build struggles to get below 19lbs on race day. Of course the stopping power of Campy discs over...
02-08-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 12,715
Posted By Russ Roth

Personally I've learned to balance the whole...

Personally I've learned to balance the whole weight weenie tenancies but it does appropriately have its place especially if performance is a concern. Until lighter becomes too light to properly...
02-08-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 867
Posted By Russ Roth

I specifically suggested the kind that zip tie on...

I specifically suggested the kind that zip tie on for just this reason. If you can get the small set that are just meant to keep the worst off you and the bottle clogged, then your tires are already...
02-07-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 867
Posted By Russ Roth

I wouldn't run slicks if I knew there was wet...

I wouldn't run slicks if I knew there was wet clay under mud puddles, that stuff can take you down fast with how slippery it can be. If I knew it was going to be a lot of wet and mud I'd want a basic...
02-06-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 728
Posted By Russ Roth

Agree that 13mm is narrower than what mtb rims...

Agree that 13mm is narrower than what mtb rims actually came it but it isn't far off, I've got some NOS mavic 217 from the 90s, their external width is 19mm, internal is 15mm, now I wouldn't use them...
02-06-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,123
Posted By Russ Roth

That's an old shop only tool and the freewheel...

That's an old shop only tool and the freewheel won't fit anything modern wheel, it used a completely different design. I suspect you're going to need shop help or someone who knows what they're...
02-06-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,123
Posted By Russ Roth

Top pull/bottom pull refers to the direction the...

Top pull/bottom pull refers to the direction the cable pulls on the lever arm its bolted to. Top/bottom swing will refer to the mounting location, top the der sits above the band clamp, bottom it...
02-03-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 293
Posted By Russ Roth

The ultimates are probably your best improvement,...

The ultimates are probably your best improvement, the Paul brakes would be the only other one to look at. I've tried running mini-v brakes and hated them. They grab well once they grab but unless you...
02-03-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By Russ Roth

I buy the bag of 50 white cloths at the harbor...

I buy the bag of 50 white cloths at the harbor freight and make sure I only clean grease with one cloth at a time. Ones used to clean the bike or wipe things down just get tossed in the dirty laundry...
01-31-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,519
Posted By Russ Roth

I'd almost wonder if there isn't the chance that...

I'd almost wonder if there isn't the chance that you'd have more trouble with Di2, though others with more experience might know better. On sat a group leader in a ride I was involved in laid do...
01-30-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,032
Posted By Russ Roth

The cross bike is used mostly in the fall, the...

The cross bike is used mostly in the fall, the road bike mostly in the nicer spring/summer days, the gravel bike sees more nasty weather and longer rides that aren't always meant for speed, just...
01-30-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russ Roth

You are correct, distracted typing. ...

You are correct, distracted typing.


Nothing there indicates it. From what I can read of it, and some of the terms required dictionary searching, it looks like a larger amount following a workout...
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