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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 398
Posted By FBinNY

IMO the best way to learn bike mechanic is the...

IMO the best way to learn bike mechanic is the same way you learned how to get around.

As a child, you learned how to get around your neighborhood, and getting back home. You expanded the range by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By FBinNY

The photo shows a relayltively short hanger...

The photo shows a relayltively short hanger typical of road bikes, so I doubt that's a factor.

Shimano is conservative in their specs because mechanic skill becomes more important at the fringes. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 412
Posted By FBinNY

Reaming and facing is a one and done job. Once a...

Reaming and facing is a one and done job. Once a frame has been cut to spec. there's nothing to be gained by doing it again, and may even be counter-productive.

The ONLY reasons I consider...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,532
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Everyone I know who has a BP issue takes their BP...

Everyone I know who has a BP issue takes their BP at home and tells the docs what it is after riding, just like you say. Highest BP is almost always at the doctor's office, the stress and worry of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I don't know know if it applies to your chain,...

I don't know know if it applies to your chain, but I believe some chains are "directional".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,870
Posted By Mtracer

I try to avoid anything over 10+ MPH. Usually I...

I try to avoid anything over 10+ MPH. Usually I can do this just by timing my ride during the day. I'll tolerate more wind for shorter rides, or interval sessions. I'm not slogging into the 15+ MPH...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,870
Posted By TakingMyTime

Anything over 8-10 mph starts to ruin my day.

Anything over 8-10 mph starts to ruin my day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,152
Posted By rsbob

I have purchased and used Look Keo and the...

I have purchased and used Look Keo and the Shimano equivalent. The look pedals in my opinion were a royal PITA. They were tough to clip into, which if you search the internet is a common complaint -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,571
Posted By delbiker1

Shimano 105 7000 is really good. I have had a...

Shimano 105 7000 is really good. I have had a group set on a bike for 4 years and 8-10 thousand miles. Other than changing housing and cables, the only times I have made adjustments was when changing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,825
Posted By Acadianbob

Climbed Mt. Lemmon at age 73. Did 48.5 miles in...

Climbed Mt. Lemmon at age 73. Did 48.5 miles in 2:48 yesterday; age 75. Still can hit 172 heart rate Rouvy racing. I do find that recovery times are longer nowadays after a particularly strenuous...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,577
Posted By packitin

At my age (of 85), I'm just glad that my heart's...

At my age (of 85), I'm just glad that my heart's beating.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 433
Posted By JohnDThompson

There's no downside to using a...

There's no downside to using a longer-than-strictly-necessary derailleur cage beyond a couple grams additional mass. So if you have to guess, I recommend guessing on the longer side of your choices.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 959
Posted By Iride01

I've always felt that simply inflating them and...

I've always felt that simply inflating them and using them makes them easier to get on and off. Not sure if the bead actually stretches. Might likely be more that everything just slides into place...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 959
Posted By curbtender

All's I know is that tires that have been...

All's I know is that tires that have been inflated and used for a while are definitely easier to remount.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,440
Posted By FBinNY

First of all aluminum can be VERY unforgiving of...

First of all aluminum can be VERY unforgiving of cold work. It's already been bent once, and yours will be the second. So the key is to minimize the amount of work and straightening in a single pass....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,030
Posted By Iride01

The only mark 105 has against it is that it's...

The only mark 105 has against it is that it's heavier than Ultegra for most of it's components. However in most cases 105 will function just as well. So if weight isn't an issue, the 11 speed 105...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,789
Posted By downtube42

For me it's pretty simple: they are not miles. No...

For me it's pretty simple: they are not miles. No miles were traversed. No distance covered. No places visited.

I have a smart trainer. It's a great workout, impervious to weather, and safe....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 950
Posted By pdlamb

I can't imagine a decent bike from 2016 having...

I can't imagine a decent bike from 2016 having anything but sealed bearings. And while it may be possible to pry the seals off, you run the risk of damaging the seal. So I'll second the Kontact...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,811
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW if this were true, spokes would never fail. ...

FWIW if this were true, spokes would never fail.

Analyzing what happens to individual spokes, whose tensions will change both up and down is a pointless endeavor.

Wheels are a tension structure...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 12,766
Posted By JoeyBike

I worked retail most of my live from 15-55 with a...

I worked retail most of my live from 15-55 with a few breaks. Dealing with the general public on a daily basis, for me, requires some "Me" time without conversation. As H.D. Thoreau wrote: "I've...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,178
Posted By PeteHski

I think it all depends on how much total time you...

I think it all depends on how much total time you have available to train (presuming this is all about maximising performance). IME focusing on z2 training is great when you have 10+ hours per week...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,893
Posted By macattack71

I regularly hit 42-44 mph on my commute, not a...

I regularly hit 42-44 mph on my commute, not a big deal. Rode a Gran Fondo a decade ago with lots of climbing. Hit 54.6 mph on the downhill basically coasting, it was a little scary, felt like a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 12,766
Posted By Clyde1820

99% of my rides are solo. Mostly due to being a...

99% of my rides are solo. Mostly due to being a morning person, the majority of people I would bike with simply aren't up cycling then. Have always preferred earlier rides, cooler temps,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 12,766
Posted By wolfchild

I prefer riding solo. It allows me to be in...

I prefer riding solo. It allows me to be in charge, it gives me freedom to do what I want. I ride as slow or as fast as I want, I can stop as many times as I want, I can choose whatever route I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,469
Posted By Iride01

No, you just can't see the gap that's there...

No, you just can't see the gap that's there because it's so tiny.

And even if there is rub, it doesn't mean that it's making noise that one will hear while riding or that it is wasting even a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,825
Posted By PeteHski

I agree that century rides can sometimes be...

I agree that century rides can sometimes be tedious. I think my favourite distance is around 60 miles. Short enough to burn plenty of matches at will and long enough to punish those who set out way...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 04:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,825
Posted By PeteHski

My casual observation is that it’s the 60+ crowd...

My casual observation is that it’s the 60+ crowd who seem to ride the furthest of any age group! I don’t know if it’s because they simply have more free time or because they replace speed goals with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,469
Posted By Paradox77

I managed to fix it after like 3 more tries. I...

I managed to fix it after like 3 more tries. I pushed both pistons back in, loosen the calipers bolts and instead of doing the hold the brake and tighten method, I just tighten it slightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,800
Posted By Jughed

700x28 front and rear. I weigh 185#'s & run 90+/-...

700x28 front and rear. I weigh 185#'s & run 90+/- in both.

Call me old school, but for whatever reason, I like the feel of a pumped up road tire vs a squishy feeling lower PSI. Just my preference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By FBinNY

The axle seemingly has an internal hex. If both...

The axle seemingly has an internal hex. If both sides take hex keys, would imply a two piece arranged of some kind. So, get two 5mm (?) Hex keys and try your luck. Just don't go nuts because I'm...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-25-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,556
Posted By Kabuki12

I have been walking short distances without the...

I have been walking short distances without the cane and today I did a short ride on my wife’s beach cruiser. The ride felt great , no problem pedaling even when accelerating. I am at almost 8 weeks....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I start at a point opposite to and end near the...

I start at a point opposite to and end near the valve stem. The valve stem prevents the beads from coming together and sitting within the center channel of the rim. Thus, starting at the opposite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 577
Posted By FBinNY

People often forget an important step for...

People often forget an important step for effective bleeding.

We all know that bubbles rise, so orientation of the parts accordingly matters. But people forget that bubbles can cling to walls.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,688
Posted By Jeff Neese

Do people really have that much trouble with a...

Do people really have that much trouble with a good frame-mounted pump? My Lezyne pumps (and others I've used in the past) have never failed me. I don't have to remember to charge it, and it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,800
Posted By posse

I've been using GP 5000 (butyl tubes) for the...

I've been using GP 5000 (butyl tubes) for the past year. I weigh 140 pounds and run the tires at 80-90 pounds over various surfaces. I just replaced the front and rear - 3500 hundred on the rear,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 773
Posted By FBinNY

I don't get involved with brands, but the key...

I don't get involved with brands, but the key things that separates better gear and brake wires from the crowd are;

Stainless steel vs. plated or galvanized.

Die-drawn, meaning that after the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,262
Posted By FBinNY

You've run into two or three reasons shops don't...

You've run into two or three reasons shops don't want to service you.

1- plain old snobbishness, wherein shops don't like working of "crappy old bikes"
2- CYA issues, wherein shops are afraid to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,951
Posted By mstateglfr

Both of those bike models come in many different...

Both of those bike models come in many different finishing levels. Which are you looking at?
Canyon has new and old Endurace models and levels right now.
Specialized has Roubaix levels with varying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,262
Posted By ign1te

Nothing special about the bike. Take it to the...

Nothing special about the bike. Take it to the dump and get a new one.
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-07-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,556
Posted By terrymorse

Yeah, hip fractures are quite a pain. That's...

Yeah, hip fractures are quite a pain. That's great that you're walking with a cane. I was able to ride on a trainer as soon as I was able to walk with a cane.

My fracture was in 2002, broke the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,425
Posted By Kontact

No, he picked the BB specified by Shimano for his...

No, he picked the BB specified by Shimano for his GRX cranks, as it clearly states in the links the OP provided.

WHY ARE YOU POSTING FALSE INFORMATION WHEN THE RIGHT INFORMATION IS UNDER YOUR...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 504
Posted By alcjphil

The pitch of your 12 speed chain is no different...

The pitch of your 12 speed chain is no different than any 11 speed, 10 speed, 9 speed, etc chain. It is very simple to measure chain wear using a ruler. Don't overthink things
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,998
Posted By Iride01

I figure that I can get separated from my bike in...

I figure that I can get separated from my bike in a crash of some sort. So I want my phone to go with me just in case I can't walk or crawl to where the bike is. I keep mine in a plastic zipper bag...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By Iride01

Trim should only be needed when you are in a...

Trim should only be needed when you are in a cross chaining situation between the front and rear. Sometimes you'll hear the chain rubbing on the FD cage when in the last cog on the rear or even the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,691
Posted By Crankycrank

And don't sweat it. Most 2 bolt clamps are a...

And don't sweat it. Most 2 bolt clamps are a royal PITA. I have 3 different ones and dread changing saddles or changing a saddle/post to a different bike. Be patient and as mentioned go back and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,057
Posted By aliasfox

I wonder if you just need a new drivetrain and...

I wonder if you just need a new drivetrain and someone different to set it up? My R8000 Ultegra has needed adjustment twice in 4k miles: new cassette and chain (big b-screw adjustment finally solved...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By Iride01

GP 5000 doesn't need any tool to get if over the...

GP 5000 doesn't need any tool to get if over the rim. They can be tricky though for rims that don't have much of a spoke channel. But that second side of the tire should be almost if not as easy as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By ofajen

Perhaps your cardiac output is enough that, for a...

Perhaps your cardiac output is enough that, for a non-weight bearing activity like cycling, you are limited instead by muscle metabolic function and aren’t able to tax your cardiovascular system...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 702
Posted By Sciguy

It took two attempts using needle nosed vice...

It took two attempts using needle nosed vice grips. The first tentative tweak showed progress and a second much more aggressive one I went medieval on it and bingo we're back in action! Thanks ever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 702
Posted By Kontact

There are two greenish metal tabs in the photo....

There are two greenish metal tabs in the photo. The one on the right of the photo runs to the lever below it. You'll note an area the looks scarred. The scarring is from having the wrong contact with...
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