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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-07-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,735
Posted By hkboy313

designed in usa, made in taiwan. i like this...

designed in usa, made in taiwan. i like this frame too but weight was not on the priority list when they designed this frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-19, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By hkboy313

wow...ok ya i think im going to go small since...

wow...ok ya i think im going to go small since medium was fit but became a tad looser. ya im a climber body :P
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By hkboy313

you're reading into it. i really don't know what...

you're reading into it. i really don't know what you're talking about. do you mean because it appears too tight or what?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By hkboy313

what do you mean?

what do you mean?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-19, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By hkboy313

yes they are pretty comfortable, just wondering...

yes they are pretty comfortable, just wondering if it takes time to break in.


its not messy mommy. a cropped pic doesn't tell the whole picture.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By hkboy313

bump

bump
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-19, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By hkboy313

Cycling bib shorts size, photo attached

Hi guys, I usually get medium but thinking I we always a small. I got a size small it's pretty form fitting. Everything snug but the chamois seems wider than my previous and it's pushing in my inner...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,669
Posted By hkboy313

hey, better than using dataCAD. are you? I miss...

hey, better than using dataCAD. are you? I miss using autocad :(
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,669
Posted By hkboy313

question on stem length. caad9 4 here. so I had...

question on stem length. caad9 4 here. so I had previously posted when this thread was created. my stock c2 stem was 90mm, it was way short, no leverage when climbing. I got at 120mm it works but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By hkboy313

Seriously? I thought I was pretty clear in...

Seriously? I thought I was pretty clear in description above. Unless you don't have skin covering the boys. This section is just behind them. Anyways your question seems unhelpful. Thank you
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-15, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By hkboy313

What? It's a diagram. as simple as I could...

What? It's a diagram. as simple as I could illustrate what happens underneath...I'm not about to photo myself on here. But thank you for the suggestion. I tried cut outs before but it cause more pain...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By hkboy313

I've tried the body glide before, it seems better...

I've tried the body glide before, it seems better but still ends up blisters but not as severe. Ill check out other creams.
The drawing attached is section cut...this is what it looks like when I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-15, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By hkboy313

I also slide I the saddle. The material on saddle...

I also slide I the saddle. The material on saddle allows that and the bid slides along with me. No drag from what I feel.

What do you mean by "highly sculpted"?

What's talc?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-15, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By hkboy313

Sorry, tried to mention everything. I do apply a...

Sorry, tried to mention everything. I do apply a cream for that. It's nashbar brand and pretty good reviews. I applied to skin and chamois. Back years ago I never used it as I didn't have blisters...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-15, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By hkboy313

Saddle boil, blister...

I've done my research in the past and settled with fizik aliante with proper bike fit. Not sure my body is changing but position hasn't changed for 5 years+. Getting old? Maybe skin is sagging more....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,330
Posted By hkboy313

hey, i took some of the advice given but not all,...

hey, i took some of the advice given but not all, i did trial and error and if it works it works, its a trainer, not a race bike. ty for your sarcasm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-15, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,330
Posted By hkboy313

ok it worked so far! i just used elect tape and...

ok it worked so far! i just used elect tape and rounded the inside of rim 2x. i'm not sure if that was the trick but still put 70 psi and cranked down the screw til there was little to no slippage....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,330
Posted By hkboy313

sorry, the holes appear to be on top of tube that...

sorry, the holes appear to be on top of tube that touches rim tape. no side blow outs. also the tube and tire are still intact. and only after 15min it pops...no more no less. maybe ill add the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,330
Posted By hkboy313

I attached photos. the spoke at rim seem to...

I attached photos. the spoke at rim seem to protrude thru the rubber rim strip ...I had put only 70 psi yesterday but still blew out. I guess I need to try new rim tape first and see. but should I or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,330
Posted By hkboy313

continous blow outs on trainer

hi guys, sorry if this isnt exactly right thread to post. recently blew out a tube on my resistant trainer. i had it tightened down to the tire and psi was the same at 90psi. no more than 15 min...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-15, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By hkboy313

anyways was out on the bike this morning...its ...

anyways was out on the bike this morning...its definitely wider when i look down. i used to have 100 psi now its down to 90.. feels fairly comfortable. it did however drizzle making road slick...i...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-15, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By hkboy313

omg, im officially going blind..or i just...

omg, im officially going blind..or i just freaked...i never owned a pair of tires that had such a thing...awesome and thank yall way much! much much happier now :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-15, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By hkboy313

2 little 'cut outs' on NEW gp4000 tires???

hi guys...question...just concerned about these 2 cutouts. bought a pair of them from planet cyclery off ebay and noticed 1 tire had this, the other one does not....im not sure if this would be safe...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-15, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 977
Posted By hkboy313

sram red xg 1090 vs cx 1090

hello,

im looking for a new cassette 12-27 ratio for my road bike. found out that CX cyclocross has the same size as the road. whats the real difference between the two besides the biggest cog is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-03-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By hkboy313

zipp and powertap?

hello,

im considering training with zipp303 powertap in training and races. this will probably be my only set of wheels for the time being. is this silly? I know it may wear down the tires faster...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,669
Posted By hkboy313

hello, caad9 2010 here, looking to get zipp 303...

hello, caad9 2010 here, looking to get zipp 303 fcc's anyone have experience with these as a fit issue? as in does it clear seat/chain stays and no rubbing? thanks in advance!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-15, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By hkboy313

Zipps wheel choices and powermeter

Hello,

I'm in the market to buy a set of wheels. Zipp in particular. I want something to be an 'all around' wheelset. I know depths/weight depend on courses and terrain but was wondering if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

update...I wanted to thank all of yalls support...

update...I wanted to thank all of yalls support and suggestions! always wanna apologize because after installing my chain, it fixed all the rub noise and shifts as smooth if not better. stretched...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By hkboy313

i have recently purchased a new 10 speed chain...

i have recently purchased a new 10 speed chain and in my recent posts i had also purchased a compact crank so i thought it would be nice to have a new cassette after 5 years maybe there is similar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-15, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By hkboy313

Chain links for a cassette 12-27

hello,

i have a 12-27, i have the correct chainlinks however considering swapping it with a 11-28. will this require an extra link to be included, hence i'd have to purchase another chain? thank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

update: I rode the bike over 50 miles now, still...

update: I rode the bike over 50 miles now, still noisy, rubbing. I flipped my bike upside down and spun the crank slowly. the chain isn't jumping off the chainring but does seem to be bumping out on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By hkboy313

Chain drops...

heya!

current setup.
sram rival front and rear derailleur
sram compact crank
sram 12-27 cassette
kmc chain

i was at the bike shop recently and everything seemed to shift perfect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-14, 10:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

hi Al, i actually tested this on the stationary...

hi Al, i actually tested this on the stationary trainer and spun and road it with resistance. i also tested it on the rollers, they all have the same issue with chainrub. the mech said nothing wrong...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

update...so i ended up going to another shop....

update...so i ended up going to another shop. basically what he said was my chain was slightly stretched and may replace soon or when i have a chance. he also saw my d/r was a little turned out (i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

ok I will recheck that again. after that I think...

ok I will recheck that again. after that I think ill just bring to shop and pay the fee...its nice cuz its raining all week so I wont feel too guilty :\

when you say outer ring...do you mean BIG...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

ok, I found the geometry of my bike. the...

ok, I found the geometry of my bike. the chainstays are 40.5 on my 52cm bike frame. I did not know compact cranks would give so much trouble. I read its common? if I knew I would have never...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-14, 11:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

im using finishline and always have. btw can...

im using finishline and always have. btw can anybody advise or verify the preload spacer on the non drive side is correct as i said previously? i also posted a video for this purpose...so you and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-14, 10:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

booooo bad bad

booooo bad bad
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-14, 07:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

ok, heres an update with no success. chain...

ok, heres an update with no success.

chain is center to center 1", nothing wrong with it...but i'm wonder if its the compatibility of the chain now...should i get the sram pc1091r?

I left the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

thank you. I emailed an lbs and they said some...

thank you. I emailed an lbs and they said some bike frames varies whether they need shim or not.. I'll take those extras out and verify. wish or wonder if anyone is caad9 like me and change over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

that's what I was assuming since yesterday. ...

that's what I was assuming since yesterday. this frustrated me because the mech was so cocky waving the manual in the air and say who the hell need this... so easy. yet the manual didn't say to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

ok, everything shifts right, the b-screw is to...

ok, everything shifts right, the b-screw is to the specs of the 10speed sram rival/force manual. i might change new cables but should i replace housing as well? (not sure if this has anything to do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

ok so i will check those after work today. im not...

ok so i will check those after work today. im not sure but noticed that the mechanic who installed this for me when taking out my force crank there were 2 clear spacers...really thin covers, 2 black...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-14, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

im not sure but i asked at a few places and was...

im not sure but i asked at a few places and was told this would work...the chain does look like its rubbing on the side closer to the big chainring though. i also readjusted the rear der and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-14, 09:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

hiya! thanks :P i dont like to spam here or ill...

hiya! thanks :P i dont like to spam here or ill get yelled at. for the FD i followed this tutorial...good/ bad? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVI8q6GLLFw

sooo there is such a thing to 'break...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-14, 09:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

thanks, my frame is a 52cm...is there a solution...

thanks, my frame is a 52cm...is there a solution for this?

btw this rubbing is throughout the shifting...small/small and all the way to largest cog in back. no problem in big chainring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By hkboy313

New sram red compact and more problems...

hey there,

caad9 4 2010 here. come with all rival and force standard cranks. i swapped to red compact. but 10 speed and was confirmed at lbs this would work. lost 2 links after upgrade and lowered...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By hkboy313

last night i dismantled, cleaned again. the noise...

last night i dismantled, cleaned again. the noise has been reduced tremendously however there is still noise when im riding up on bars (sprinting stance) does this mean the bolt is too tight or too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By hkboy313

excellent. thank you, there is no noticeable...

excellent. thank you, there is no noticeable movement when front brakes applied rocking back/forth. i also tested out rear brakes and the noise continues. the headset is integrated. from what i've...
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