Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: Gasman1440
Showing results 1 to 27 of 27
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,822
Posted By Gasman1440

Txs new to forums too….I saw one of these and am...

Txs new to forums too….I saw one of these and am thinking of updating it as id like to consider upright flat bars and ditch the drops (60 but feelingolder!)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,822
Posted By Gasman1440

This may be dumb but im learning to fix up (i...

This may be dumb but im learning to fix up (i cant say restore yet) older bikes. You were able to go from a 6 speed to a 10 speed cassette?
Txs!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,841
Posted By Gasman1440

Thanks for the quick response (including the...

Thanks for the quick response (including the email!!). This is very frustrating and IMHO very dumb, can we petition Shimano?? I asked SRAM some time ago but they think simple is better, frustrating.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,841
Posted By Gasman1440

Can you index for each cog? I was on your...

Can you index for each cog? I was on your website and must have missed that for an 11 speed Di2 system. I know SRAM does not and think thats ridiculous.

Txs!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gasman1440

With the Vitorrias I have 10mm clearance to the...

With the Vitorrias I have 10mm clearance to the fork from the top of the tire. Measuring these tires though they are not round, they are 25mm wide but only 20mm tall. I dont know enough about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gasman1440

Txs...I’m starting to wonder if moving from the...

Txs...I’m starting to wonder if moving from the Vitorrias at 25 to the GPs at 28 are worth the hassle. The real benefit to me is tubeless but I’m still in limbo.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-21, 10:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gasman1440

How tall are they?

How tall are they?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gasman1440

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/bb7a75d9_a562_429a_bd6d_25861a78c264_8b09b8a506a8f47e7bac122021a5ec833fe7bd8f.jpeg
Amazing bike, I only have the frame and had Analog...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gasman1440

Currently I have slightly over 6mm on each side...

Currently I have slightly over 6mm on each side of the 25mm Vitorria’s to the side of the fork and about 10mm from the top of the tire to the fork. I have no idea if this means I can fit a GP 5000...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gasman1440

Yikes....I just cleaned up the post txs...I...

Yikes....I just cleaned up the post txs...I actually meant a 32mm GP 5000 TL or even the Schwalbe Pro 30mm.....the 25mm is ok to me but small. My gravel bike I just sold had 2.25 Thunderburts to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gasman1440

Help with Continental GP5000 TL and SRAM Red

I have a new old stock 2016 Cannondale Synapse with Red AXS rim brakes and Vision KOM rims. I’d like to go tubeless and was looking at the GP 5000 TL. I really like a 32 road tire (can you tell I’m...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

Txs I think i best start with the 10-33 and see,...

Txs I think i best start with the 10-33 and see, I can sell the 10-28 and play around with a 36 cassette. Txs for all the help Ive learned a lot from this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

I don’t think it has anything to do with being an...

I don’t think it has anything to do with being an engineer. I wanted to learn about why there is a range for how much slack and what if you dont have enough slack. The point was to learn about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

Agree, the calculation was only to see if I...

Agree, the calculation was only to see if I needed to order the new chain, and for my own learning. I see the drawings and videos and I cant really tell when they show a RD thats to tight vs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

I understand, the chain I have is brand new. I...

I understand, the chain I have is brand new. I just got the bike and its my first real road bike hence the questions. The two rides I did told me (I rode about 3k miles last year) a smaller gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

I couldn’t disagree more....its not a waste of...

I couldn’t disagree more....its not a waste of time, its another way to learn. If your a mechanic perhaps your one of those people that can “do” many things but cant explain how. I know I can do it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

No not stuck, I too love my mechanical cable...

No not stuck, I too love my mechanical cable brakes on one bike, have VCR, vinyl and 8 tracks....but I also love my XM radio and DI2 on my ebike. Everyone keeps saying big-big + but if you dont...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

So i should have been more specific in my...

So i should have been more specific in my question. I currently have a new SRAM Red chain that i counted to be 55 full links. It’s on a 10-28 cassette with a 48/35 crank which calculates to be a 53...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By Gasman1440

Thanks so just grind the head, if the existing B...

Thanks so just grind the head, if the existing B screw doesn’t allow the pulley to clear.

When you say 4 teeth is 1” on a chain is that a way to calculate total chain length based on big-big? I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By Gasman1440

Does the head need to be ground down for looks?

Does the head need to be ground down for looks?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

Thanks....I did and its very helpful. This...

Thanks....I did and its very helpful. This thread has been very informative for me as I said I’m really new to trying to fix a bike. I like my LBS and they have been helpful but I’m slowly buying a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

Thanks for all the great advice, Ill have to...

Thanks for all the great advice, Ill have to remember to call myself a toad or something in the next post! Didnt realize the impact of saying I’m an engineer would have. I didnt explain myself very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,814
Posted By Gasman1440

Chain Length - Help!

How do you determine the correct chain length for a given drivetrain? I have seen several videos, tips and tricks that show pictures of the derailure and a drawn in line for example but I’m not...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,821
Posted By Gasman1440

Thanks for the idea, do you ride rode, mountain,...

Thanks for the idea, do you ride rode, mountain, gravel? I have found the cheaper plastic ones are ok but if my bottle is slightly different they don’t spread much and in the cold (over time) tend...
Forum: Introductions
01-26-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By Gasman1440

Txs this is my second, this is actually a new old...

Txs this is my second, this is actually a new old stock build. The frame is a 2016 but everything else is new. I just posted elsewhere about chains, by chance are you familiar with chain length? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By Gasman1440

SRAM 12 speed Red AXS

I’m new to road, and newer to learning how to maintain / modify my bike. I have a 12 speed Red eTap AXS drivetrain that came with a 10-28 cassette and the newer 48/35 crank. Coming from MTB and...
Forum: Introductions
01-26-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By Gasman1440

Hi from CT

Hey from CT, new to the forum and relatively new to road biking. Years ago I had an old beautiful Bianchi I used to ride in lieu of running to get in shape in my 40’s. Got run off the road so I got...
Showing results 1 to 27 of 27


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.