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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-15, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By rob!

That was to adjust overall shifting, as I...

That was to adjust overall shifting, as I mentioned shifting has never been as good as it is on my other bike without full length housing.



I had an 11-28 cassette on the 10sp set up for quite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-15, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By rob!

I realize the soft shifting will be something I...

I realize the soft shifting will be something I have to live with, although when I get around to replacing cables with regular maintenance (which will probably be by next winter at the rate I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-15, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By rob!

Sram 22 Cassette - Poor shifting on 16t cog

I have a bike with full Force 22 group, and the cassette is an 11-28. I've put 2000 miles on it so far on the original cassette and chain (chain is still in good shape, only reached 0.5% wear on the...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,489
Posted By rob!

I have one of these and it fits in a standard...

I have one of these and it fits in a standard bottle cage rather well. Seals the coffee in damn well, too, and I've never had it splash on me once by accidentally opening. I have a 40-50 minute...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,643
Posted By rob!

I ride the same pedals on my mountain bike and...

I ride the same pedals on my mountain bike and road bike. It's great because I can use the same pair of shoes for both bikes, and when I switch to my cycling boots in the winter I don't have to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Posted By rob!

I've set up mechanical discs better than some...

I've set up mechanical discs better than some hydraulics I've used. No need to go hydraulic.

Lockout is also a nice but unnecessary feature. I have it and almost never use it, and most of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,072
Posted By rob!

I bought my crankset separate from the rest of...

I bought my crankset separate from the rest of the groupset so I could get the GXP for my frame, you'll likely need to do the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-14, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,847
Posted By rob!

I have a 2006 F5C that I've been able to run 25C...

I have a 2006 F5C that I've been able to run 25C Gatorskins along with Crud Roadracer fenders and they had clearance. That being said, clearance between the tire and seat post is still tight and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,085
Posted By rob!

I bought a set last December from the LBS and...

I bought a set last December from the LBS and have put 2400 miles on them since then. They were a take-off from a bike that had been equipped with Sram Force so I got a screaming deal.

I commute...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 930
Posted By rob!

That's it?! What do you eat when you do your 60...

That's it?! What do you eat when you do your 60 milers?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-14, 10:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,709
Posted By rob!

I agree with this. The 25t biggest cog was...

I agree with this. The 25t biggest cog was sufficient when that's all I had, but I went to the 12-30 to make my morning commutes a little easier. I started using the 27t most of the time on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,709
Posted By rob!

If you go smaller, I wouldn't do less than 34t. ...

If you go smaller, I wouldn't do less than 34t. Going down to 30t would be great for hills but likely useless on flats due to cross chaining.

What RD are you using? If you can use a 12-30...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,709
Posted By rob!

Nothing wrong with riding in the small ring if...

Nothing wrong with riding in the small ring if you're in a comfortable cadence and not cross chaining. I don't think technique has much to do with it, just cadence and watching for cross chaining.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,709
Posted By rob!

Depending on how hilly or flat your typical roads...

Depending on how hilly or flat your typical roads are, I predict 46/30 front chainrings will result in a lot of cross chaining or far more front shifting that you're used to, unless you're currently...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,049
Posted By rob!

What are you using to attach the wheels? I have...

What are you using to attach the wheels? I have a Thule Big Mouth setup (looks a little different than yours based on the arms) but I don't know how I'd secure the tire as they'd fit about 2.5" wide...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-13, 04:17 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,990
Posted By rob!

I felt the same way until I got two flats on one...

I felt the same way until I got two flats on one ride. Since then I've carried two tubes and a patch kit, plus a pump (I've known far too many people that have had CO2 failures and my pump bailed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,214
Posted By rob!

Pretty sure a 36 wont fit on a standard crank...

Pretty sure a 36 wont fit on a standard crank (bolts are where the teeth are for that size chainring), you'll likely need to get a compact crank with the smaller bolt diameter (standard is 130,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-13, 03:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,221
Posted By rob!

Potatoes with the skin on are high in potassium,...

Potatoes with the skin on are high in potassium, sadly so many people just peel them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,651
Posted By rob!

I have a 2006 Felt F5C that I bought as new old...

I have a 2006 Felt F5C that I bought as new old stock in April 2009. 9,300 miles so far.

Got hit by a car yesterday afternoon in a nasty right-hook, and today three different bike shops insisted...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-13, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,001
Posted By rob!

Upgrading the whole drivetrain all at once will...

Upgrading the whole drivetrain all at once will also be a more noticeable and much more satisfying feeling than doing it piece by piece, where the differences will be much smaller.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-13, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,486
Posted By rob!

If the shoes fit, at least give clipless a try. ...

If the shoes fit, at least give clipless a try. It's hard to understand the advantages when you haven't used them before, because they all do seem like they wont make a difference for regular...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-24-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,262
Posted By rob!

I'd wear the same gear while mountain biking in a...

I'd wear the same gear while mountain biking in a group as I would on the road, even though each other person in the group was strictly a mountain biker. When it's cold they wear the same stuff too....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,862
Posted By rob!

When I moved from Massachusetts to Charlotte I...

When I moved from Massachusetts to Charlotte I was killed by all the hills here, and I think Florida is a bit flatter than Mass. I'm riding a compact 50/34 with an 11-25 in the back, and there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-12, 06:27 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 70,960
Posted By rob!

My road bike in the dark kitchen

My road bike in the dark kitchen
Forum: Commuting
10-12-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15,702
Views: 12,402,751
Posted By rob!

I recently started commuting to work, 9 miles...

I recently started commuting to work, 9 miles each way. Put my seatpost rack back on this week that takes the light bulky stuff while the rest goes in a backpack. It's in the low 40s in the...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,461
Posted By rob!

I use a full carbon road bike with a seatpost...

I use a full carbon road bike with a seatpost rack, and split the load about 50/50 between a backpack and the rack. Light and bulky things (shoes and anything extra) go on the rack, clothes and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,672
Posted By rob!

I got through the last few winters in...

I got through the last few winters in Massachusetts (riding 15-35 degrees on a typical ride) with dedicated winter boots. I tried regular shoes with toe covers, then full shoe covers/booties, and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-12, 03:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,493
Posted By rob!

I currently use ProAir inhalers, which is...

I currently use ProAir inhalers, which is essentially albuterol. Thankfully the asthma only affects physical activity for me when it is really cold, but I rarely have any issues in the summer. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-25-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,184
Posted By rob!

Regarding that last part, the DOT page specifies...

Regarding that last part, the DOT page specifies "There is no law that requires bicyclists to ride single file, nor is there a law that gives cyclists the right to ride two or more abreast. It is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-25-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,184
Posted By rob!

Moving to North Carolina - can I not legally "Take The Lane"?

In Massachusetts it is legal to "take the lane" when it would be unsafe for a vehicle to pass. I take advantage of this frequently on narrow and windy roads, or narrow roads that may have oncoming...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-05-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,098
Posted By rob!

The only wet weather experience I have is...

The only wet weather experience I have is mountain biking in the mud. Had to put a foot down in quite a few mud puddles almost up to the ankle and my feet were absolutely dry, and they get splashed...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Posted By rob!

I only use my camelbak for mountain biking and...

I only use my camelbak for mountain biking and not road riding, but after I take a few sips of water I blow into the tube to rid it of water (well, mostly). The mouthpiece will still get a thin...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-12, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By rob!

Went mountain biking this morning in about 3...

Went mountain biking this morning in about 3 inches of fresh powder - yesterday was the first real snow of the year. It's snowing again now, so I might throw on my studded tires and take the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By rob!

20F this morning and snowing; nice day for the...

20F this morning and snowing; nice day for the mountain bike :) I was actually wicked warm on the trails.

I'm really dying to go on a road ride in single digits this winter. One of these days...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,226
Posted By rob!

Truth. Some of my favorite rides were cruising...

Truth. Some of my favorite rides were cruising through my college campus at night on my BMX bike.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-07-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,088
Posted By rob!

I've found that mounting the tires with the tread...

I've found that mounting the tires with the tread reversed helps them shed snow easier.

I went on a group mtb ride last winter on a trail packed with snow. I was the only one with studded tires...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-06-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 528,142
Posted By rob!

Crud Road Racer Mk2. AFAIK they're a British...

Crud Road Racer Mk2. AFAIK they're a British company, I got them off Amazon last winter.

http://www.crudproducts.com/products/roadracer/roadracer_
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-04-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,992
Posted By rob!

Upgraded to an Endura Windchill jacket today. ...

Upgraded to an Endura Windchill jacket today. Not really any heavier than my older jacket (which I didn't realize until I got home from my LBS), but the windproofing definitely helps and I was able...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 528,142
Posted By rob!

Not really a winter bike, but it's my road bike...

Not really a winter bike, but it's my road bike in winter mode. Crud Road Racer Mk2 fenders and mountain bike pedals to go with my winter cycling boots (Sidi Diablo GTX - well worth the money!).
...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By rob!

Studded tires are most likely a waste now and...

Studded tires are most likely a waste now and will get worn and slow you down; it hasn't snowed yet!
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-02-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,225
Posted By rob!

I didn't even consider a SS bike until reading...

I didn't even consider a SS bike until reading this thread. Brings back fond memories of my BMX bike and the absolutely serene experience of pedaling around without having to worry about anything at...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-11, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,586,114
Posted By rob!

Hope you guys aren't as sticklers about bike...

Hope you guys aren't as sticklers about bike positioning as the Road Cycling forum :)

Taken back in October on my first ride with those tires: 2.2" Specialized The Captain Sports.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,979
Posted By rob!

If someone told me that when I started road...

If someone told me that when I started road cycling three years ago I wouldn't have believed them. Now I know better.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,493
Posted By rob!

Also if you're having lots of issues with your...

Also if you're having lots of issues with your current rides, find new areas to ride. Last night I went out on a route I haven't done in many months, and when I got home I was so frustrated from all...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 04:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,493
Posted By rob!

When my bike was toast in an accident, I sold all...

When my bike was toast in an accident, I sold all the good parts on Craigslist and stated that the bike was in an accident. People don't care if they're getting a good deal, and they weren't the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-11, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,433,222
Posted By rob!

I have a full carbon bike and it's still 20lbs.

I have a full carbon bike and it's still 20lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,285
Posted By rob!

Sidewall squeeze works well for me now. After a...

Sidewall squeeze works well for me now. After a while you know what it should feel like properly inflated, or at least within a small range. Although I've gone out on rides where the pressure was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 644,792
Posted By rob!

Needed a break from the road today

Needed a break from the road today
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 917
Posted By rob!

I'm pretty sure that's only the case with...

I'm pretty sure that's only the case with shifters and derailleurs, but they want you to believe it's everything.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,272
Posted By rob!

What the heck do you guys consider "worn out"...

What the heck do you guys consider "worn out" when replacing? (aside from the post above me, those tires have certainly seen their entire lifespan).

I have almost 4000 miles on a Gatorskin 25c...
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