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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 179
Posted By Brad Bike

When my disc brakes squeal...

I've been told to:
(1) pull off my rotors, wipe them down with rubbing alcohol, lightly sand them, and wipe with alcohol again, being careful not to touch them with bare fingers or get any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 295
Posted By Brad Bike

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks everyone, all of this makes sense. I'll...

Thanks everyone, all of this makes sense. I'll try to confirm whether the Kickr can accommodate a 7 speed cassette (no luck searching online so far). If so, I'll buy one to put on it.👍
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By Brad Bike

How to remove this older cassette/freewheel?

This Schwinn is about 20 years old, and my wife wants me to set it up on our Kickr while I'm riding outdoors. I'm not sure if it has a cassette or freewheel, so I can't figure out how to remove it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 860
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks for all the info, folks. We are planning...

Thanks for all the info, folks. We are planning to meet with one of the local club's officers shortly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 860
Posted By Brad Bike

How to start a cycling club?

When the local (very large) bike club decided not to launch last year amid the COVID pandemic, several of us started a WhatsApp group for coordinating rides in a nearby area. Since that time, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Brad Bike

Yes, I've replaced the rear shifter cables a...

Yes, I've replaced the rear shifter cables a couple of times, as recently as last fall. I'll check again though. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks guys, I wondered if the RD hanger might...

Thanks guys, I wondered if the RD hanger might have been the culprit. Looking at the Park Tool gauge now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Brad Bike

Recent RD indexing issues

I've never really had any issues with RD indexing over the few years I've owned my bike, however in the past week or so I've been struggling. The small cogs are noisy as if the RD is too far...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks Iride01, this makes me feel more confident...

Thanks Iride01, this makes me feel more confident about pulling the trigger on the Praxis converter and giving it a shot. I appreciate the replies!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By Brad Bike

I can try to measure (not optimistic about...

I can try to measure (not optimistic about finding online) but assuming it's the same as current 105, my main concern is the impact of the Praxis converter pushing said new crank outboard 5-10 mm....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By Brad Bike

BB30 conversion and chain line questions

Setup:
2012 Felt FC bought used in 2018 (https://99spokes.com/bikes/felt/2012/fc-frame-kit). BB30 with 2013-era SRAM Force 53/39 crank but rest of components are Shimano 105, likely also 2013....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By Brad Bike

Nope, no joke. I went ahead and pulled the...

Nope, no joke. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a pair of DA pulleys which, at about $40 US, falls into the category of "low cost" will enough for my liking. We'll see how they perform. If I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By Brad Bike

Cool, all good to know. Thanks guys!

Cool, all good to know. Thanks guys!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By Brad Bike

To clarify, nothing is wrong with the current...

To clarify, nothing is wrong with the current bolts. The Dura Ace bolts just seem different when I look them up online. If you guys are saying vthe standard bolts will work with the DA pulleys, then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks guys, my pulleys are indeed worn out and I...

Thanks guys, my pulleys are indeed worn out and I read that Dura Ace would make a low cost upgrade to bearings from simple bushings. Any thoughts about my bolt questions ml
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By Brad Bike

Replacing 105 pulleys with Dura Ace

Hi, a few quick questions:

Can I replace my 105 pulleys with Dura Ace pulleys? (I'm thinking yes, but want to be sure)

If yes, can I use the 105 pulley bolt with the Dura Ace pulley? I saw...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-19, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,356
Posted By Brad Bike

Awesome, thanks so much for your help. So I've...

Awesome, thanks so much for your help. So I've set it to auto upload to Strava (see below), but where do I input my Strava account info? I'm assuming it has to know which account to send the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-19, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,356
Posted By Brad Bike

How do I upload Rouvy activities to Strava?

I just signed up for a 14-day free trial on Rouvy and I completed my first workout tonight. I couldn't find any information about how to connect with Strava to make rides upload automatically, so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,606
Posted By Brad Bike

This! I found my 2012 Felt on Craigslist for a...

This! I found my 2012 Felt on Craigslist for a great price. Rides really well, great condition overall, extremely lightweight with aero handlebars A comparable new bike would have cost 2 or 3 times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,117
Posted By Brad Bike

Best way to remove chain grease from white socks?

I'm pretty new to cycling and I've only been using short black socks up to this point. Well, I finally got a pair of white Giro socks without considering that grease is going to get on them. For...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-19, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,665
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks for the excellent info, Metaluna!

Thanks for the excellent info, Metaluna!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,665
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks, that worked! It takes a 10mm hex key. I...

Thanks, that worked! It takes a 10mm hex key. I still don't understand what the pin holes are for, but I didn't have any trouble removing the crank otherwise. I appreciate the assist.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,665
Posted By Brad Bike

2012 SRAM Force crankset removal

I have a Felt FC frameset with a 2012 SRAM Force crankset (BB30) that has been making a hell of a lot of creaking/groaning noises over the past few rides. I'd like to check out the bearings to make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,226
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks for all the replies. I heard back from...

Thanks for all the replies. I heard back from Felt and they were able to point me in the right direction (FSA bearings). To address some of your questions, the headset is integrated, so no swapping...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,226
Posted By Brad Bike

Headset bearings question

I have a 2012 FC frameset with the original Felt fork. The upper headset bearing cartridge recently came apart. I bought a set of Cane Creek 42/52mm 45x45 cartridge bearings as replacements, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,108
Posted By Brad Bike

Great feedback , everyone. Really appreciate the...

Great feedback , everyone. Really appreciate the links I hadn't thought to consider work gloves so will check them out too. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,108
Posted By Brad Bike

Transitional cold weather gloves

This is my first winter biking outdoors in Ohio. I've been using Bar Mitts, riding in temps down to 30 degrees (20s with wind chill) and they work great. I'm curious to know what you guys use when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,101
Posted By Brad Bike

Well that's odd. I haven't done any work on...

Well that's odd. I haven't done any work on either of my bikes' front derailleurs other than removing the cables. I found a link that works, so I'll check it out, as I'm not familiar with this piece...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-19, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,101
Posted By Brad Bike

Is this a bike part?

So I'm teaching myself how to install new brake and shifter cables. And I may have taken a peak inside the shifters at some point to better understand how they work. They're Shimano 105/5800s.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,654
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks for all the great advice, guys. I'm going...

Thanks for all the great advice, guys. I'm going to try running a piece of wire through first to see if that will work I really appreciate everyone's help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,654
Posted By Brad Bike

Lol, no but they are swanky swanky Zipps so I'd...

Lol, no but they are swanky swanky Zipps so I'd like to avoid taping over the branding if I can (I bought this bike used, so I'm trying to maintain the look that came with it... It's pretty cool)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,654
Posted By Brad Bike

Internal cable routing through aero handlebars

I'm trying to install new brake and shifter cable housings for the first time, but I have Zipp aero handlebars that route everything internally. I'm pushing the housings through the outside holes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,561
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks for the awesome feedback, everyone. I'll...

Thanks for the awesome feedback, everyone. I'll likely shoot for something around 700-850 lumens since I'd like to get up to 1.5 hrs out of it and it seems like the 1000+ lights have a somewhat...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-18, 04:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,561
Posted By Brad Bike

Lumens for riding in darkness

I've never done any night riding, but would like to give it a shot. I have a daytime flashing "see me" light, but obviously need a headlight to illuminate the road. I am seeing lights with a range...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-18, 10:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,598
Posted By Brad Bike

Love the red. The black and white wheels look...

Love the red. The black and white wheels look like any other set.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,487
Posted By Brad Bike

Before I stumbled on a great deal on a used bike,...

Before I stumbled on a great deal on a used bike, I was a heartbeat away from buying a Fuji Gran Fondo Classico 1.1 from Performance Bike. A lot of bike for the money, it rode really well, and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,042
Posted By Brad Bike

Thanks guys, sounds like good advice. I'll see...

Thanks guys, sounds like good advice. I'll see if I can find them with a 60mm valve stem.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,042
Posted By Brad Bike

Choosing a tube for a 25mm tire

My two road bikes to date have had 22 and 23 mm tires, but I am switching to 25mm with my new Zonda wheelset. I am seeing tube options of 20-25mm and 25-32mm. Does it matter which one I choose? It...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By Brad Bike

I figured it out. If you keep hitting the down...

I figured it out. If you keep hitting the down button (lower right), there's an option to see the time/avg time/dist screen (my Page 1 combo) and the turn notification only pops up when the turn gets...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By Brad Bike

Garmin Edge 25 - display speed and course info?

I posted this on the electronics/gadgets forum but didn't get any bites, so thought I'd try here instead.

So I just got a Garmin Edge 25. I have the display configured to show current speed, avg...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-18, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By Brad Bike

Garmin Edge 25 - display speed and course info?

So I just got a Garmin Edge 25. I have the display configured to show my current speed, avg speed and distance. I just loaded a course for a long ride, and while I really like the course/turn info,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-18, 09:00 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 26,897
Posted By Brad Bike

Lol, this is the greatest thing I've ever read.

Lol, this is the greatest thing I've ever read.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-18, 07:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,804
Posted By Brad Bike

Yep, the Zondas are en route as we speak. That...

Yep, the Zondas are en route as we speak. That makes me think of a new question, tho. Will I need tp get new brakes? Not sure if brakes are aluminum vs carbon specific. I have no idea what's on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-18, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,181,571
Posted By Brad Bike

A set of Campy Zondo clinchers.

A set of Campy Zondo clinchers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,804
Posted By Brad Bike

You guys are awesome. This is certainly what I...

You guys are awesome. This is certainly what I was hoping to hear. I appreciate the thoughtful, real-world responses. As someone who is just now getting into the whole road biking thing (and loving...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,804
Posted By Brad Bike

Alloy wheels on a carbon bike

So I'm a novice rider who got an amazing deal on a bike built on a 2016 Felt FC 1 frame. It has carbon everything, including the wheels, which are an older set of Novatec 52mm tubulars. The tires...
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