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Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By robbiesd

Thank You for the tip on the 2017 build.

Thank You for the tip on the 2017 build.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By robbiesd

Maybe I didn't make myself clear or you...

Maybe I didn't make myself clear or you misunderstood me, but thanks for the repley. I didn't have any thoughts that it could be up-graded. Rather which upgrade to buy. An SL4 or Futureshock 1.5 or...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By robbiesd

Roubaix owners, help me decide

I have a 2006 Roubaix Expert with the Ultegra groupset except the FSA carbon crank. My mods include the CG-R seatpost, 28mm tires, a shockstop stem, cork bar tape w/gel pads and a Selle Anitomica...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,873
Posted By robbiesd

Brake cleaner works wonders cleaning greased...

Brake cleaner works wonders cleaning greased chains prior to waxing is you're not opposed to using solvents. But a grease free chain is required to get the wax to coat/stick.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,873
Posted By robbiesd

Telling when your wax gets dirty is impossible...

Telling when your wax gets dirty is impossible with anything but opaque wax. Just PTFE in your parafin IMO. And pre-cleaning the chains with boiling water helps keeps keep the hot wax pot clean and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,873
Posted By robbiesd

Once you set yourself up and get a 2nd, 3rd chain...

Once you set yourself up and get a 2nd, 3rd chain going then hot wax is the best and least frequent method IMO. And always a clean drive! Make your hot wax pot stay cleaner longer by rinsing old wax...
Forum: Want To Buy
07-31-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By robbiesd

WTB: Front fork for a Specialized Roubaix SL4

I'm looking to buy a front fork setup for disc brakes to fit a 2016, 54mm, Specialized Roubaix SL4 frame.

Thanks,
Robbie
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,776
Posted By robbiesd

It seems some of this is due to one company...

It seems some of this is due to one company reaching a majority market share, a position that allows them to do as they please and in this case, it's chasing the bottom line instead of providing good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,356
Posted By robbiesd

BAD Idea! Plenty of dating app if that's what...

BAD Idea!
Plenty of dating app if that's what one wants.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,819
Posted By robbiesd

Looking at all these reply posts, it seems the...

Looking at all these reply posts, it seems the majority have more of less the same route(s).
Safety is a big factor to many.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,819
Posted By robbiesd

Like Juan, I live 1.2 mile from the Silver...

Like Juan,
I live 1.2 mile from the Silver Comet Trail which is a 96 mile MUP. I ride the SCT to mile marker 15, 20, 30 or 40 five days a week from my basement door.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-20, 04:45 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,896
Posted By robbiesd

I found a deal on a used black Selle Anatomica X1...

I found a deal on a used black Selle Anatomica X1 not long after these posts were made and am loving it. I would have bought a slotted Cambrium if a deal on one had come along first though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,177
Posted By robbiesd

Both the HG-50 & 51 I found have these same cogs:...

Both the HG-50 & 51 I found have these same cogs: 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 28.
Forum: Southeast
02-19-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,400
Posted By robbiesd

Spinconn, This is from today's local paper. ...

Spinconn,
This is from today's local paper. looks like a delay in re-opening the noses Creek Bridge until 3/20/20. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,177
Posted By robbiesd

I think I will swap the 11t on the new one out...

I think I will swap the 11t on the new one out for the 12t of the old one. Otherwise they are the same up to 21t then the old is 23, 25 while the new is 24, 28. So nothing to soften that last step.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,177
Posted By robbiesd

Ah, chain wrap, something I've never heard of...

Ah, chain wrap, something I've never heard of that apparently further complicates my DIY desire. Thank you for the pointers Sir, it's back to school for another lesson it seems. Smoother steps just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,177
Posted By robbiesd

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I should...

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I should have mentioned I have a road bike with a 2 x 8 setup. I can understand how one would connect GT to mtn bikes.
I think I'm going to search for a cassette...
Forum: Southeast
02-18-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,400
Posted By robbiesd

Hi spinconn, I live in Smyrna and typically...

Hi spinconn,
I live in Smyrna and typically ride the SCT 5 days a week. The closing is at the bridge over Noses Creek, (mile 8ish) The bridge is supposed to be re-opened 2/20/20. Yesterday I saw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,177
Posted By robbiesd

Shimano RX100 Groupset cassette help

Last summer I bought an alum GT Strike with the RX100 groupset/short derailleur. The chain-rings are the SG 53/B39 and the chain is the CN-HG50 (Narrow) w/106 links. (I've replaced the 53T w/ an alum...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,291
Posted By robbiesd

I'd stick with the Ultegra 6600 groupset that it...

I'd stick with the Ultegra 6600 groupset that it was built with, just buying what you need to to re-build it. You gotta agree that's there's really nothing wrong with the 6600. Sure, if the frame is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By robbiesd

I discussed 9-10 spds with the mech. I've come to...

I discussed 9-10 spds with the mech. I've come to trust. He suggested the same thing- stay with the 8 speed for its low cost and chain life. But to your suggestion, would it require a 9 or 10 spd...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-19, 05:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By robbiesd

masi61 - My cassette is an 11-28 so it seems this...

masi61 - My cassette is an 11-28 so it seems this is another non-compatible issue. There are times I wish I had a 30 or 32 so I don't really want to top out at 26 as I'm just not that strong yet.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By robbiesd

Wow, thanks again for this quick education. It's...

Wow, thanks again for this quick education. It's not what I anticipated learning. So the groupset levels are mostly about weight?
I had the RD cable and housings replaced right after I bought it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-21-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,341
Posted By robbiesd

Thanks All.

Thanks All.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By robbiesd

Thanks all. Although I'm apparently wrong about...

Thanks all. Although I'm apparently wrong about what higher up model RD might be compatible with my shifters, apparently it's not worth the trouble to swap it. There is nothing wrong with what I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-21-19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,341
Posted By robbiesd

Do you still have the RD 7402? Do you know if...

Do you still have the RD 7402? Do you know if it's compatible with the RX 100 shifter?
Robbie
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By robbiesd

8 speed upgrade ?

I'm a newbie with a used alum. `96 GT Strike I found on CL last summer. It's got the 8 speed RX100 Groupset on it with the 551 rear derailleur. Would I get enough of a shifting improvement from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-19, 08:35 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,170
Posted By robbiesd

I'm new to cycling this year, I couldn't stand...

I'm new to cycling this year, I couldn't stand the saddle that came with the CL bike I bought no matter what (even had a pro fit). I now understand how folks can have a wall of them hanging on nails....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-19, 08:05 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,450
Posted By robbiesd

I think it's clear that with good mental...

I think it's clear that with good mental facilities, age has little to do with cycling outside of the effects of diminishing strength. I'm 66 and just took up the hobby in April. I've logged...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-19, 04:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,115
Posted By robbiesd

Thanks to someone for the suggestion of adding...

Thanks to someone for the suggestion of adding water to allow the gunk to sink into it. I've used a false bottom made of hardware cloth to keep the chain in clean wax. To the original question of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-19, 05:26 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,896
Posted By robbiesd

Hi Smoore, I'm new to serious riding (this...

Hi Smoore,

I'm new to serious riding (this past April) although I've owned a bike all my life. I bought an aluminum `96 GT Strike off CL which came with a double bolt design seat post and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-19, 05:30 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,896
Posted By robbiesd

Annual Half price sale

When is Selle Anatomica's Annual Half-Price Sale?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,896
Posted By robbiesd

I'm surprised that anyone with a new saddle isn't...

I'm surprised that anyone with a new saddle isn't taking the required tools to make adjustments with them on the first few rides or until they are sure they have the saddle adjusted for themselves,...
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