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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 171
Posted By DaveSSS

I ride hilly and mountainous terrain in northern...

I ride hilly and mountainous terrain in northern Colorado. I get relatively good agreement when I ride the same routes with 2-5000 feet of climbing. A peak elevation may vary by plus or minus feet...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By DaveSSS

Watch the comments in the video about installing...

Watch the comments in the video about installing car tires compared to bike tires and the reasoning that explains why car tires are perfectly safe, but hookless bike tires aren't....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By DaveSSS

I have 3 sets of BTLOS wheels that all cost under...

I have 3 sets of BTLOS wheels that all cost under $800 per set. They've been great so far. They have many different rim profiles available. I have on 44mm deep set that came an get dicey on windy...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 978
Posted By DaveSSS

With road biking, I never use the map because I...

With road biking, I never use the map because I know my routes. I have 8 items displayed on the main screen and rarely need the few other items, so don't often change screens. SRAM' doesn't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By DaveSSS

I'm one of those guys who reaches speeds of over...

I'm one of those guys who reaches speeds of over 50 mph on descents, regularly. My regular 18 continuous miles of mountain descent is in a rock strewn canyon.
​​I watch carefully and often stop to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,074
Posted By DaveSSS

I have 3 bikes and only one is under 18 pounds at...

I have 3 bikes and only one is under 18 pounds at 17.75. It weighs a little less with lighter bars and stem than the others that have integrated bar/stem and lighter 29mm deep climbing wheels. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,891
Posted By DaveSSS

There's no obligation to torque the stem bolts to...

There's no obligation to torque the stem bolts to 5 Nm. Torque wrenches can malfunction and cause more problems. Use a short hex wrench and moderate force.

Pictures posted show that expanding...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,864
Posted By DaveSSS

I've still got one Superstar bike, plus two...

I've still got one Superstar bike, plus two Yoeleo R12. All have 25mm IW hookless rims and Pirelli P-Zero TLR tubeless tires. They work great and require no rim tape. I just sold my Zipp 303s...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,864
Posted By DaveSSS

I don't think rim or disc was mentioned, or max...

I don't think rim or disc was mentioned, or max tire width. I've got BTLOS 44mm profile rimmed wheels, 25mm IW, hookless, no spoke access holes, to use with 28-32mm tires. They've got a free freight...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,704
Posted By DaveSSS

This old timer has ridden nothing but carbon...

This old timer has ridden nothing but carbon since the late nineties. Thirteen carbon frames from Colnago, LOOK, Cervelo, Cinelli and Yoeleo. I've crashed hard and been hit by cars twice, ruined...
01-16-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,722
Posted By DaveSSS

I bought wrap around frames with progressive...

I bought wrap around frames with progressive bifocal lenses from opticalfactor.com. I got the Gabe model frame. The prescription was accurate. They only cost $92 with a first time buyer discount.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By DaveSSS

I turned 70 in June. I rode 6400 miles with...

I turned 70 in June. I rode 6400 miles with 400,000 feet of climbing in 400 hours on the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,826
Posted By DaveSSS

I have two pumps and want similar results. Those...

I have two pumps and want similar results. Those pushing the 73psi limit with hookless might want accuracy.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,826
Posted By DaveSSS

What hasn't been mentioned is to verify the...

What hasn't been mentioned is to verify the accuracy of your pump gauge. That's not easy to do unless you want to purchase a pricey gauge that's for calibration purposes. I use liquid filled...
11-24-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,121
Posted By DaveSSS

I use Wind Blox. I think they work better than...

I use Wind Blox. I think they work better than cat ears.

https://wind-blox.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By DaveSSS

The 30/44 is currently lower than I need, but the...

The 30/44 is currently lower than I need, but the change from a 30/36 to a 30/38 has been helpful on 13% grades. I'm 70 years old now and I like to climb my steepest grades without being forced to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,383
Posted By DaveSSS

I switched from Campy 12 speed mechanical to SRAM...

I switched from Campy 12 speed mechanical to SRAM AXS over 3 years ago. I wouldn't trade my two lever shifters for any brand that needs 4 levers. In the winter, with heavy gloves on, you won't miss a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 953
Posted By DaveSSS

I haven't bought a pre-built bike in over 30...

I haven't bought a pre-built bike in over 30 years. I much prefer to buy a frame and build it up with my favorite components. The already built bikes that I've looked usually have bars that are too...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,644
Posted By DaveSSS

The sealant being used makes a difference when it...

The sealant being used makes a difference when it comes to sealing sidewalls. Orange seal endurance works well for that, but I'm likely to try another brand of tire if sidewall leaks are common. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,148
Posted By DaveSSS

Being faster at 64 than at 50 may just mean that...

Being faster at 64 than at 50 may just mean that you weren't in good shape at 50. I moved to Colorado at age 50 and started climbing mountains for the first time. At age 53, I had improved to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,148
Posted By DaveSSS

Wait until you're 70+. I came back to cycling at...

Wait until you're 70+. I came back to cycling at age 65, after 8 years off, with new knees. I kept improving through age 69, but I now think I'm on a downhill slide. I still rode my regular 52 mile...
09-29-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 793
Posted By DaveSSS

I live 4 miles away from the Big Thompson Canyon...

I live 4 miles away from the Big Thompson Canyon that goes from Loveland to Estes Park. If I detour at Drake and go up to Glen Haven, it adds about 500 feet of climbing and 1.5 miles of 9-12%...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By DaveSSS

Stack gives you the vertical size. Reach gives...

Stack gives you the vertical size. Reach gives you the horizontal. Seat tube angle can affect the seat post setback needed. If you have a short stem, less reach might be something to look at. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 970
Posted By DaveSSS

No question, buy the Canyon with modern disc...

No question, buy the Canyon with modern disc brakes, tubeless tires and wireless 12 speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 792
Posted By DaveSSS

Very few bikes have a stem parallel to the ground...

Very few bikes have a stem parallel to the ground these days. A stem angle around -6 became the norm about 30 years ago when threadless steering tubes came out.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 792
Posted By DaveSSS

What are bike fit numbers? Any bike that would...

What are bike fit numbers? Any bike that would require a stubby high rise stem would tell me that the bike doesn't fit in the first place. I use stack and reach values to buy a road bike frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,179
Posted By DaveSSS

I've built up many bikes and built up four disc...

I've built up many bikes and built up four disc frames. Disc doesn't add over a pound of weight. Support for new rim brake groupsets is fading quickly. Disc frames can accept wider rims and tires....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,664
Posted By DaveSSS

What was not explained was that turning the low...

What was not explained was that turning the low limit screw CW moves the cage outward and closer to the chain. You could keep turning the screw until you get chain rub, when in the largest sprocket...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,664
Posted By DaveSSS

I've got three bikes with AXS - two with Force...

I've got three bikes with AXS - two with Force and one with the newer Rival cage. These are all yaw derailleurs that are not supposed to have the cage parallel to the big ring like non-yaw FDs. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,664
Posted By DaveSSS

Overall, this thread is ridiculous because of one...

Overall, this thread is ridiculous because of one poster trying to derail nearly every comment while adding nothing of value.

A link to SRAM's latest video has been posted. That video is as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,664
Posted By DaveSSS

It's easy to make one simple mistake that results...

It's easy to make one simple mistake that results in chain drops. The most likely is the FD rotating out of alignment when the clamp bolt is fully tightened. All three of my bikes with axs do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,092
Posted By DaveSSS

I bought early model Michelin tubeless and had...

I bought early model Michelin tubeless and had similar cracking at the tread/sidewall junction. I've got my last four in use on two bikes. If I see cracks, they're going in the trash. Pirelli...
05-14-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,227
Posted By DaveSSS

Isopropyl alcohol is a poor degreaser and usually...

Isopropyl alcohol is a poor degreaser and usually has 10-30% water - read the label. Mineral spirits, naphtha and camp stove fuel are all better options. 600 grit sand paper is much too fine for...
05-06-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,034
Posted By DaveSSS

What's needed is an adequate low gear, not more...

What's needed is an adequate low gear, not more chain rings. Triple cranks aren't common these days. I really like having a bike computer that tells me the grade of the road I'm climbing. I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By DaveSSS

1-1/8" might be a better search description.

1-1/8" might be a better search description.
05-03-23, 06:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By DaveSSS

Try the pressure calculator at zipp.com. I use it...

Try the pressure calculator at zipp.com. I use it exclusively. You must know your rim's internal width.
04-19-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,485
Posted By DaveSSS

That would be an incredibly low 42 rpm cadence. ...

That would be an incredibly low 42 rpm cadence. The lowest I ever do is around 68 on a difficult climb. I use 85 to 105 on the flats.
04-15-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,255
Posted By DaveSSS

I had a double puncture from a large construction...

I had a double puncture from a large construction staple. I was nearly at a stop when I ran over it. The tire lost a lot of air initially, but sealed with the 2 inch long staple sticking out. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 682
Posted By DaveSSS

I would recommend consulting the zipp pressure...

I would recommend consulting the zipp pressure calculator, that takes into account rider and bike weight, internal rim width, rim type, tubed or tubeless and tire casing.

...
04-03-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By DaveSSS

I found 45mm rims to be dicey on a windy mountain...

I found 45mm rims to be dicey on a windy mountain descent, so my latest two wheel sets have BTLOS 29mm deep rims. I doubt that shallower rims will make a significant difference.
...
03-31-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By DaveSSS

Compare the lowest gear ratio that you currently...

Compare the lowest gear ratio that you currently use now, to what's available in 1x. If it's not low enough, the chain ring size can be reduced, but then you lose top gear. I do a lot of climbing...
03-27-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By DaveSSS

I've used 48/31 and 46/30 GRX models and campy...

I've used 48/31 and 46/30 GRX models and campy chorus 48/32. No problems.
03-27-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By DaveSSS

I use a Shimano GRX 46/30 crank with 10-36...

I use a Shimano GRX 46/30 crank with 10-36 cassette. You can get a longer RD cage from cycles Chinook for $200 and allegedly use a 10-44. They seem to recommend a wolf tooth road link, but I'd try it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By DaveSSS

The shifter batteries should last for a year or...

The shifter batteries should last for a year or more. I carry a spare but don't use the battery level monitor, since it's apparently inaccurate. I installed three sets of new Force AXS shifters...
03-25-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 944
Posted By DaveSSS

One tool you'll soon need is a RD hanger...

One tool you'll soon need is a RD hanger alignment tool. You can waste a lot time trying to get correct indexing when the real problem is a bent hanger. Parktool.com is the best place to look for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,998
Posted By DaveSSS

That's my picture. I used a countersink bit to...

That's my picture. I used a countersink bit to add clearance for the top cap. This one probably used core foam to plug the steering tube and a 6mm thread insert that's normally used to add threads...
03-24-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,740
Posted By DaveSSS

It's not about right or wrong. It's only...

It's not about right or wrong. It's only recently that tests proved that lower pressures could lower rolling resistance while improving ride quality. Instead of 15-17mm IW rims, we now have 19-25mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,998
Posted By DaveSSS

It's easiest to do the epoxy plug during the...

It's easiest to do the epoxy plug during the initial build, before integrated bars and brake hoses are all in, but I just did it with the stem on, but of course loosened up. I masked off the stem,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,998
Posted By DaveSSS

I screw a bolt that is covered with a plastic...

I screw a bolt that is covered with a plastic drinking straw or heat shrink tubing, into the star nut, before filling with epoxy. I slather the star nut first, insert the bolt and star nut, the add...
03-20-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,740
Posted By DaveSSS

I can tell that a lot of posters aren't familiar...

I can tell that a lot of posters aren't familiar with the latest tire and rim technology - wider hookless rims and 28-32mm tires that greatly improve the ride by transmitting far less vibration, all...
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