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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,209
Posted By shelbyfv

Dear Penthouse....

Dear Penthouse....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-16-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,516
Posted By benetga

Okay, the App worked today! I did nothing...

Okay, the App worked today! I did nothing different and got a prompt on the App to Start or Quit Event. So must have just worked itself out.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-11-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By spelger

just a heads up, when i sent my kicker back the...

just a heads up, when i sent my kicker back the one i received did not have all the accessories, specifically what i needed was the shim for the cassette. my kicker was out of warranty so what i did...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-10-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By BTinNYC

About 2 days after uploading all my stuff. I...

About 2 days after uploading all my stuff.
I think you should reach out to them. Overall experience with Wahoo support for my Kickr was excellent.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-10-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By spelger

my most recent experience is late 2021 with a...

my most recent experience is late 2021 with a broken kicker. it took at most 3 days according to my email correspondence and took 13 days to mostly correct my problem. my first email from them says...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,830
Posted By Rolla

I wouldn't call it a crisis; more like another...

I wouldn't call it a crisis; more like another challenge. Frankly, it's just nice to have parts and bikes in stock again, and we had a busy and profitable holiday season at the shop where I work.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-01-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By bblair

Just to close this out, and maybe help someone. ...

Just to close this out, and maybe help someone.

I took a picture of the serial number plate and sent it to Wahoo with an explanation. They asked me to send a video so that they could see and hear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,575
Posted By Shadco

I’m thinking a treatise on the difference between...

I’m thinking a treatise on the difference between CO2 inflators vs frame pumps would be interesting.

.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,965
Posted By Reflector Guy

If one of them reaches over and shifts your bike...

If one of them reaches over and shifts your bike into the hardest gear, or jams a tire pump into your spokes, that's usually a sign they'd rather not have you along.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,166
Posted By Koyote

There are certainly more than three protocols,...

There are certainly more than three protocols, but most manufacturers treat their testing (protocols and data) proprietary. As far as third-party testing goes, we seem to be in the early stages;...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-22, 12:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,287
Posted By TaraMom22

It was AMAZING!!!

I just had to come back and share what an amazing time we had on our bike tour with cycleholidaysire.land
It couldn't have been better. John, the owner, is the nicest guy and the best guide. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 321
Posted By bangozango

The nut is loose! I took a break and tried again,...

The nut is loose! I took a break and tried again, with confidence from frogman as well. I had a old seat post lying around and used it as the cheater pipe, and sure enough after some heavy pushing it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,099
Posted By Barry2

Using non-tubeless wheels as tubeless, is so...

Using non-tubeless wheels as tubeless, is so common they have a name for it... Ghetto Tubeless (https://www.google.com/search?q=Ghetto+Tubeless)
I personally won't do this (safety concerns), but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,709
Posted By Koyote

Yup. A few years ago, I rode this...

Yup. A few years ago, I rode this (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Dozen_(bicycle_competition)) event, which includes Canton Avenue (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_Avenue), which has a 37%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,246
Posted By tomtomtom123

I had the 4700 FD, and the trim did help prevent...

I had the 4700 FD, and the trim did help prevent chain rub big-small. I can't remember about small-big, because I have a 44/24 double with a 20t jump, so the chain starts rubbing on the big chainring...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,810
Posted By motochick

What I wish I knew 30 yrs ago!

Hello everyone, I am new to this sub but not new to cycling. I have been on a bike since I was 3 and spent my childhood riding a bike just about everyday, crying when it rained and I couldn't! My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,765
Posted By cyclezen

iff'n you wanna go way back, 1st gen DuraAce was...

iff'n you wanna go way back, 1st gen DuraAce was 10 spd (I mean the THE REAL 10 speed !) crank was 53/42 and freewheel 5 spd 13,14,15,17,19, as came on my Fuji 'The Ace'. Truly a leg breaker for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,765
Posted By bikemig

I ride old bikes and I like triples. For serious...

I ride old bikes and I like triples. For serious climbs, I like a 28 running on a 24 or a 28. For my local rides a 38/24 works fine but there is nothing steeper than a 10% grade locally and those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,976
Posted By chaadster

Get one of these...

Get one of these (https://tacticalgear.com/condor-mcr7-ronin-chest-rig-od-green?hp=y&sku=con-mcr7-001&ft=e3f7bec5-8df6-438f-88ce-592a9bedc97a#/21414/848/1), a $5 10pk of carabiners off eBay, and go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,680
Posted By chaadster

Not just cantis and U’s, but as I mentioned...

Not just cantis and U’s, but as I mentioned earlier, roller cam brakes too, which were the design precedent Shimano created the U-brake from.

Charlie Cunningham invented the roller cam and sold...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,680
Posted By chaadster

Note that I said “low profile” cantis followed...

Note that I said “low profile” cantis followed the U-brake.

Similarly, discs followed V’s, which is not to say that discs didn’t exist before nor that V’s disappeared after, I’m talking about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,680
Posted By Rolla

I had a 1992 Grove Innovations X-frame that had...

I had a 1992 Grove Innovations X-frame that had an under-chainstay U-brake. With a seatstay mounted brake, heel strike would have been an issue.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 985
Posted By rsbob

Your goals are admirable and worthy, however the...

Your goals are admirable and worthy, however the reality is that any “club” will need to carry liability insurance in case a member is injured/killed, or a non-member, is injured by a club member. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 985
Posted By Bald Paul

There is always a gorilla in the room when...

There is always a gorilla in the room when organizing a group ride of any type.
Unless it's a formal club, with dues, rules, and liability insurance, you could be opening yourself up to a world of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,239
Posted By eduskator

Overbeaten topic... Higher pressure may feel...

Overbeaten topic... Higher pressure may feel faster, but it is not. Science proven.

Wider tires & lower pressure is the current thing (yes, it will most likely change in a few months/years). At...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,332
Posted By pdlamb

O.P., you're missing the point. For long...

O.P., you're missing the point. For long distance riding and touring, it's likely you're going to be more focused on efficiency than comfort. In addition, you're going to have to get into shape to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,763
Posted By freetors

While we're at it, it would be nice to be able to...

While we're at it, it would be nice to be able to start a community vote to nuke certain segments. For instance one of my local mountain bike trail areas has been undergoing a revamp where in some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,527
Posted By Brocephus

Same here. I got a clearly poor copy of some Avid...

Same here. I got a clearly poor copy of some Avid brake levers a couple years ago. The back and forth,and a return, just wasnt worth the effort,and I ended up eating the loss. I'm currently after a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,054
Posted By genejockey

If there's a fire started along Cañada by some...

If there's a fire started along Cañada by some clown carelessly tossing away a lit joint, I'mma chase Larry down and kick his ass.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 318
Posted By NoWhammies

redcon1 Thank you. That is exactly what I was...

redcon1 Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for.

Iride01 Alas, no. I did not buy the bike locally. But the advice from RedCon1 was what I was looking for. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,054
Posted By genejockey

Clubs have rules and waivers so that randos...

Clubs have rules and waivers so that randos showing up and maybe causing accidents don't put them in legal liability. Rides that don't have rules and waivers often lack a designated leader or club...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-22, 06:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,046
Posted By WhyFi

Leather cycling shoes aren't really the norm,...

Leather cycling shoes aren't really the norm, anymore, either - Lake still has some as does Sidi, IIRC - so stretching may not be an option for many of the shoes with synthetic uppers out there. Then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,046
Posted By mvnsnd

Agreed, order from Competitive Cyclist. Give a...

Agreed, order from Competitive Cyclist. Give a gearhead a call and tell them what you're looking for. They have a great return policy as well.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,527
Posted By indyfabz

A long time ago I bought a saddle off eBay. ...

A long time ago I bought a saddle off eBay. Allegedly a Selle Italia. The thing started wearing almost immediately and was toast before the end of the summer. I am sure it was fake.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,859
Posted By Sy Reene

do you have the GP5k "TL" or newer "TR" model...

do you have the GP5k "TL" or newer "TR" model tires? I understand the TRs are made narrower
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By AGG883

Just a fluke!

Thanks for the responses on this problem. I got to thinking and remeasured the original pedals that were marked (L BR) and (R BR) which made me think they were British Standard Whitworth. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By Trsnrtr

Yep. Counterfeiters seem to be able to make...

Yep. Counterfeiters seem to be able to make anything and duplicate packaging. I bought some "Shimano" SPD-SL cleats last year that lasted a couple weeks. You could tell they were brittle.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,789
Posted By genejockey

Since the acquisition was only announced a month...

Since the acquisition was only announced a month ago, and hasn't yet closed AFAIK, it still IS family owned, so there's that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,495
Posted By Chuck M

:popcorn Given how the last bot thread went...

:popcorn
Given how the last bot thread went several pages before it got shut down and the way folks argue about chain lube, this should be interesting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 431
Posted By greatbasin

Update: I acquired some Rubyfluid SS flux. This...

Update: I acquired some Rubyfluid SS flux. This is a stainless-steel specific acid flux. I use this with acid-core silver solder (Fourney). I tried both my iron (Weller WES51) and a propane...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,068
Posted By SoSmellyAir

You first described (above) a desire to reduce...

You first described (above) a desire to reduce the travel of the shift lever, i.e., the distance or how far the shift lever has to move to shift the chain onto the larger chain ring.



Yes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By terrymorse

The Klein bikes had oversized tubing for...

The Klein bikes had oversized tubing for stiffness, not particularly for strength.

0.6 mm thick aluminum seems extremely thin. That's about 20 mils, and the thinnest commonly available Al tubing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,018
Posted By base2

I've showed these photos before. 20 inch...

I've showed these photos before. 20 inch chainstays. Here it is in road bike configuration right after I got it from the frame builder:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,186
Posted By Rolla

Since you seem quite confident and comfortable...

Since you seem quite confident and comfortable with your reasons for rejecting it, why do you feel the need to "get" it?
It's not for you; maybe just leave it at that.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,088
Posted By datlas

Zombie thread. Question asked is from 2008.

Zombie thread. Question asked is from 2008.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,725
Posted By ThermionicScott

Test rides are crucial for 22' bikes! ...

Test rides are crucial for 22' bikes!

https://i.redd.it/zu8ua1h9dvf81.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-22, 10:13 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,340
Posted By dddd

Did somebody say Varsity? The older ones have I...

Did somebody say Varsity? The older ones have I believe a 69-degree seat tube angle, so reversing the clamp is a no-brainer.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,611
Posted By sced

I got my wife into riding at the same time I got...

I got my wife into riding at the same time I got back into it after a many-year layoff due to raising a family. I built her a custom classic racing bike from mostly used parts and upgraded as she got...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By tedder987

OP here. A local shop got in a 58 and built it up...

OP here. A local shop got in a 58 and built it up so I could try it. I think why the reviewers said it was lower up front is because there are 2 different duckbill spacers (not your normal spacers)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By Mike F

I went from a 54 2017 to a 56 2022. The 56 seems...

I went from a 54 2017 to a 56 2022. The 56 seems to fit ME better. Im just shy of 5'10" and the specialized chart says I should be on a 54. My fitter suggested a 56 since I have long legs and Im a...
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