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05-12-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,626
Posted By BarryVee

Not touching

Agreed! Mine doesn’t touch the fork.
05-11-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,626
Posted By BarryVee

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Hasn’t touched the fork in 12,000+ miles, (nor any...
09-04-20, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,597
Posted By BarryVee

Bontraguer Wide Road Shoe!

I need a wide shoe. Bontraguer Velocis work for me. Lightweight and come with a single boa adjustment. Wide sizes were only available in black when I got mine. Not cheap.
09-03-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,037
Posted By BarryVee

Santa Cruz v Fuel8

I suspect either bike is a great choice. Might check out Fezzari bikes too.

In February ‘17 I chose Tallboy R (11 speed ruled back then).

Santa Cruz Tallboy III came tubeless, with a threaded...
08-31-20, 12:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,674
Posted By BarryVee

Have had three sets of Shimano SPD-L pedals on my...

Have had three sets of Shimano SPD-L pedals on my Emonda in this order. RS***, 6800 & 8000.

For me the RS*** had perceptible flex, nothing objectionable though. The 8000 is a tiny bit thinner than...
07-05-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,766
Posted By BarryVee

Can only compare two sets

My first Bluetooth set were on sale cheapo from B&H. Think I payed $15 for them, No water resistance. Destroyed ‘em in four months + they wouldn’t stay in my ears either.

Replaced them with...
03-30-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By BarryVee

I use Stans in mtb tires and ride in goat head...

I use Stans in mtb tires and ride in goat head thorn country. My tires are full of them.

My only flat in three years of Stans was a 3/16” gash 5 miles from the truck. The gash would seal and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,278
Posted By BarryVee

Rear Cassette

I see you ride hills. Probably ought to consider cassette gearing available for each rear derailleur.

Another question to ask yourself is “Do I want a lower gear range cassette that requires a GS...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,613
Posted By BarryVee

Long: 80-100 mile w/little to 10,000’ elevation...

Long: 80-100 mile w/little to 10,000’ elevation gain.

Typical: 20-40 w/little to 3500’ elevation gain.
(switch up with mtb 10-20 mile mostly flat single track w/up to 500’ elevation gain).
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,447
Posted By BarryVee

I like to add some reflective motion immediately...

I like to add some reflective motion immediately recognizable as human.

A large safety yellow reflective band Velcro’s around my left ankle every road ride day or night.
01-09-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,684
Posted By BarryVee

Think the stanchion is chrome plated so the burr...

Think the stanchion is chrome plated so the burr is harder than a file. I considered Emory and only rejected due to probable additional marring of the surface. But really the surface only needs to be...
01-08-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,684
Posted By BarryVee

No bike mech pro but think I’d try: fine needle...

No bike mech pro but think I’d try:
fine needle file
point file
fine sharpening stone or ceramic
Use a light even motion that follows the rounded surface to avoid creating flat spots.

And...
01-04-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By BarryVee

Elevated PSA

Doc got excited when mine jumped from a normal of <1 to 11. Doc ordered me off the bike a couple weeks and PSA retested at 6. Lowered my seat nose slightly and returned to riding. Follow up test and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,774
Posted By BarryVee

Another Wide SPD-L shoe

Bontrager Velocis comes in a wide version available in black only I believe. With a try it free 30 day guaranty there’s time to ride & check fit.
12-01-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,227
Posted By BarryVee

Remember when Trek put disc brakes+wider tires on...

Remember when Trek put disc brakes+wider tires on and called the Domane a gravel bike?https://roadbikeaction.com/first-look-trek-domane-gravel/amp/
11-22-19, 12:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,745
Posted By BarryVee

Outstanding!

Wow! Thank you Cobba. Great response.

Thank you so very much!
11-21-19, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,745
Posted By BarryVee

Rockshox Recon overhaul kit

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Need help determining proper overhaul kit for front fork on a 2017 Santa Cruz...
10-26-19, 10:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,386
Posted By BarryVee

Oakley Flak 2.0 XL

I use Oakley Flak. These are not inexpensive. They wrap around so may remind one of safety glasses. These do keep wind and debris at bay. Available both prescription & non-prescription. I cycle mtb &...
10-26-19, 03:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,542
Posted By BarryVee

X Fusion Manic

X Fusion Manic. Comparably inexpensive. Internal frame routing. Position adjustable lever. Rebuild is replacing a cartridge. I’ve two seasons on mine with no trouble yet.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,223
Posted By BarryVee

13k on BB90

Am happy with BB90 in my Trek Emonda with 13k miles.
Changed bearings recently and that was simple and easy to do.

I’d buy BB90 on a road bike again in an instant.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,228
Posted By BarryVee

Pactimo

Pactimo Torrent. 4 way stretch fabric, breathable.
Mine is hi-vis but it comes in a stealthy black. Rolled up in a jersey pocket takes about the same space as a pair of leg warmers.
...
09-10-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,320
Posted By BarryVee

Maybe time to change horses.

Recumbent? Think that’s where I’d go.
09-10-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By BarryVee

Run to failure?

Agreed. Hopefully problem can be located before it breaks. Likely to be inconvenient when/where failure occurs though.

Edit: Found it! Turned out to be the valve stem flexing against the rim. Put...
09-10-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By BarryVee

Dura Ace C24 “chirp”

Emonda SL6 developed a “chirp” associated with wheel revolution on last night’s ride. Nothing remarkable happened along the way. It is not real loud, guess about 65-70 dB. There are 12k miles on this...
09-10-19, 01:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,884
Posted By BarryVee

Mazama Caldera

Gotta agree. Sweet pavement around the rim. Awesome views. This ride was a bucket list item for me and did not disappoint. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,283
Posted By BarryVee

Pactimo Torrent

I like mine. Have worn in heavy fog, rain, T-storm and as an additional layer. Easily fits into a jersey pocket. Packs to about arm warmer size. Breathable rain resistant 4-way stretch fabric....
06-22-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,767
Posted By BarryVee

No guides. Used cable housing liner.

LBS gave me enough cable housing liner to slide through the frame over existing cable prior to removal. Simply pushed new cable through the liner after pulling the old one out. I did not see any...
02-21-19, 12:22 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,780
Posted By BarryVee

To Polarize or not?

I have prescription Oakley Flak 2.0 XL in both Road Prizum & polarized Shallow Water versions (and extra clear lenses for night riding).

IMO Road Prizums do not cut glare off water to see fish,...
02-19-19, 01:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,005
Posted By BarryVee

Ordered a 40 series headset.

On sale. Might as well replace from crown race on up.
02-17-19, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,005
Posted By BarryVee

Crane Creek Headset Questions

Mine got crunchy so pulled it apart & cleaned. Headset is a IS 52/40 10 series with a lower 40 series bearing in poor shape. New grease works wonders though a new bearing is in my future.

I...
01-25-19, 11:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,648
Posted By BarryVee

Tubless

yup. Am considering goining tubles for road bike too
01-25-19, 11:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,648
Posted By BarryVee

Imperical

100+ hours tubles on mtb 27.5+ no flats (Stans) All in goat head country. Sort it out and do what is best for you.
01-17-19, 12:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,097
Posted By BarryVee

Bearing adjustment

Also my bearings are adjusted for zero lash (no preload).
01-11-19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,097
Posted By BarryVee

FWIW I have 10k miles on DA 9000 C24s. Bearings...

FWIW I have 10k miles on DA 9000 C24s. Bearings have been lubed with Park PPL-1 a couple times and the freewheel gets alight oil dripped into it more frequently, (Marvel Mystery Oil because it is on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-19, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,514
Posted By BarryVee

Calories/Salt/Water

We are all different but this is what I do in general.

Water: 1-2+ liters/hr. First bottle is water, after that 1/2 Nunn salt tablet gets added to each liter. May weigh myself prior & post ride...
01-01-19, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By BarryVee

Will do

Sram fork service looks to be well within my hydraulics repair background. Seems everywhere I look it ‘s 50-125 hours between services, and I’m ok with that. Time to get oil & parts kit on order and...
12-30-18, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By BarryVee

Rockshox maintenance

Have way past 50 hours on a Recon RL Silver 130mm. It seems to work fine. How far can I push off maintenance? Or should I just get ‘er done.
12-30-18, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By BarryVee

Rockshox maintenance

Have way past 50 hours on a Recon RL Silver 130mm. It seems to work fine. How far can I push off maintenance? Or should I just get ‘er done.
12-22-18, 09:34 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 140,574
Posted By BarryVee

Grac ias!

Grac
ias!
12-17-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,277
Posted By BarryVee

Bell Helmet Circa 1979

Maybe time to hang this one up?
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12-09-18, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,103
Posted By BarryVee

CS HG800 cassettes have an additional spacer...

CS HG800 cassettes have an additional spacer also. Pictures are included in this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1155484-anyone-11-speed-road-bikers-new-hg700-11x34.html
11-22-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,055
Posted By BarryVee

Never ever had any bottle expelled from...

Never ever had any bottle expelled from Bontraguer RL including Podium Big Chills
...
11-16-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,105
Posted By BarryVee

Am I the only old guy dumb enough to be doing...

Am I the only old guy dumb enough to be doing stuff like this?[/QUOTE

Not hardly! On a single track I caught a pedal on a log hidden in grass. Bike stopped on a dime...I became a lawn dart &...
11-05-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,090
Posted By BarryVee

"YOUR LIGHT IS TO LOUD" was yelled out a...

"YOUR LIGHT IS TO LOUD" was yelled out a passenger window at dusk. I hadn't changed the intensity of rear Magic Shine 500 light yet and really should have.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-18, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,149
Posted By BarryVee

Lost Coast Mattole River Honeydew Bridge

Originally constructed as a single lane vehicle bridge those rivets have been rusting since 1920. This rural Ca. bridge is so isolated Humbolt County Supervisors can hardly buy enough votes to even...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-18, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,149
Posted By BarryVee

Lost Coast

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Lost Coast California. Mattole Rd. bridge at Honeydew
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-18, 11:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 11,884
Posted By BarryVee

Seems vehicles give some more room with this...

Seems vehicles give some more room with this reflector on the left ankle. I use it in conjunction with good front & rear lights.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-18, 01:38 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,766
Posted By BarryVee

Bought digital prescription wrap around Oakley...

Bought digital prescription wrap around Oakley Flak 2.0 XL Prizum Road + spare clear lenses for cycling. Lenses easily change out so are useful both day & night.
I'm surprised with superior clarity...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-18, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By BarryVee

Kohm-Yah-mah-nee to the top

Nice day to ride Lassen NP. Soon enough all this will be under 20 feet of snow.https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1160x1544/img_2093_d0cc8029a22cf4f423d13cbb93d1b4a6962e8ef8.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-18, 08:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,632
Posted By BarryVee

First time I rode with Element Bolt and Wahoo App...

First time I rode with Element Bolt and Wahoo App tracking, my wife opened the door for me on my return.
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