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Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By _ForceD_

Until recently, I had a bike that I kept like...

Until recently, I had a bike that I kept like that. I gave it away on a local FB swap site. — Dan
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By zandoval

When I went to UTMB Galveston I used a beater...

When I went to UTMB Galveston I used a beater bike effectively. When I say beater, I mean it looked Beat To Ship!

It was a 1970s UO8 sleeper. Salt air helped to hide its capabilities. It actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By choddo

My son’s college has an amazing underground...

My son’s college has an amazing underground tunnel network that they store the bikes in. It’s about 400 years old and like something out of a movie.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By _ForceD_

bblair alluded to this above. Is the bike going...

bblair alluded to this above. Is the bike going to be stored outside? Every college campus I’ve ever seen generally works that way. Does he have room to keep it in his dorm room, apartment, house?...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By bblair

My thought as well. When I was in school,...

My thought as well.

When I was in school, back in the 70's, I kept a Schwinn Varsity outside in the rack to ride to class. My real bike was of course kept inside in a humidity and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By Maelochs

All the limit screws do is make sure the rider...

All the limit screws do is make sure the rider doesn't lose the chain .... or the derailleur and rear wheel, causing a crash. Hmmmm .....

Whatever he is going to do your son needs to address this...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By Alan K

I do not know how it is in your son’s university...

I do not know how it is in your son’s university area but on this side of the pond, it is a good idea to own a bicycle that is functional but not begging to be nicked by a thief at the campus, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By mstateglfr

That Boardman is really nice for the price....

That Boardman is really nice for the price. $970USD and it has a full carbon fork, thru axles, GRX10sp drivetrain, hydraulic brakes, quality 38mm tires, fender mounts, and rack mounts.
Seriously,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By Eyes Roll

If I were in your son's situation, I'd take £800...

If I were in your son's situation, I'd take £800 from you, and spend £600 to £700 to buy a new bike and buy £100 to £200 worth of bike tools (used or new) to fix the old bike, in my spare time. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By rsbob

When you said ‘uni’ I understand that to mean a...

When you said ‘uni’ I understand that to mean a university. I bike commuted to college for years with a laptop and books in a ruck-sack/backpack and it worked great. When it rained, like it does in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By Bill Kapaun

match up the 622-xx number with the tire. I...

match up the 622-xx number with the tire.
I prefer to get a tube whereas the tire size fits fits in the middle of the range of the tube.
Example- Your tube is (622-)18 to 28mm
I'd find that tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By grumpus

The first column at the bottom is the ISO...

The first column at the bottom is the ISO (previously ETRTO) actual dimensions in millimetres, so tyre widths from 18 to 23 mm and rim diameter* of 622 mm
The second column is the customary German...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By Iride01

The C after the tire width can mean different...

The C after the tire width can mean different things depending on what tire manufacturer you ask. Schwalbe is one that says that it simply is a throw back reference to the days of French tire sizing....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By Lombard

As you can see from this site, bike tire sizes...

As you can see from this site, bike tire sizes can be even more complicated than car tire sizes.

The ISO size is the actual size. Any others are what they are called in marketingland. So a 700c...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By DiabloScott

That is a lot of data to put on an innertube box....

That is a lot of data to put on an innertube box.
I think Schwalbe is purposefully being confusing so that shoppers have to come here to ask WTF? and then they see ads for more Schwalbe products.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By dedhed

Look for ISO sizing on your tire. i.e. 23-622. ...

Look for ISO sizing on your tire. i.e. 23-622.

​​​​​​https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By BTinNYC

The inner tube fits a range of similar tire...

The inner tube fits a range of similar tire sizes.
The three numbers in a line represent the same tire size stated using different standards.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By Crankycrank

Another vote for Odorless Mineral Spirits BUT,...

Another vote for Odorless Mineral Spirits BUT, I'm pretty sure but not positive, that all the plastic pieces in your cleaner will be OK so hopefully one of the resident chemists will chime in. OMS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By easyupbug

I have tried everything in the Park tool I only...

I have tried everything in the Park tool I only use on the recumbent trike chain I ride a time or two every week due to the trike's very long chain. What works best has been OMS which is not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By delbiker1

I find that for a quick degreasing while cleaning...

I find that for a quick degreasing while cleaning the rest of the bike, spray on degreaser and then soap and water work well. For a deep clean, removing the chain and putting it in a container with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By jadocs

Campagnolo has an official youtube channel. In it...

Campagnolo has an official youtube channel. In it you will find how to set up and install components (in multiple languages)....which includes how to determine if your chain length is correct.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By dsbrantjr

Shimano or Shimano-compatible (SRAM are)...

Shimano or Shimano-compatible (SRAM are) cassettes with the same number of cogs will be fine, except the bike with Campagnolo will require Campagnolo replacement cassettes. As to chains, any chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By cxwrench

If you got brake fluid on your pads they are...

If you got brake fluid on your pads they are ruined. No ifs ands or buts about it, they need to be replaced. They are very porous and the fluid will get all the way through however much friction...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By Bigbus

Hey Benjamin, Looking at the pads, I would start...

Hey Benjamin, Looking at the pads, I would start by cleaning them with alcohol or acetone and then rub them over 240 grit sandpaper until all the glazing is gone and they look uniform again. You also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By themp

One other option that I have to do every so often...

One other option that I have to do every so often is to reset the caliper to the rotor. You loosen the two bolts that hold the caliper and then apply the brakes with good force. Tighten the bolts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By Bigbus

I clean my pads and rotors with Acetone (nail...

I clean my pads and rotors with Acetone (nail polish remover) and then lightly sand the pads with 240 grit paper. Bed in with water (usually from my water bottle) and many short braking stops. Do not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By eshew

As stated above, if after bedding in the new pads...

As stated above, if after bedding in the new pads you're still squeaking away then you've got contaminated pads & rotors

Prior to doing anything make sure your rotor's dont say "for resin only" IF...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By rydabent

Disc brake pads are sensitive to the angle they...

Disc brake pads are sensitive to the angle they work at, just like rim brakes. A slightly wider clearance where the disc turns into the pad will stop the squeak.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By Mulberry20

I switched to Swiss Stop blue compound and no...

I switched to Swiss Stop blue compound and no noise at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 04:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By tyrion

Did you bed n the new pads? ...

Did you bed n the new pads?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWQxGzHQZVU
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By Elvo

Probably failure to clean the old rotors and bed...

Probably failure to clean the old rotors and bed in the new pads.

https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/workshop/how-to-bed-in-new-disc-brake-pads/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By caloso

Both will fit and it really doesn't matter. Both...

Both will fit and it really doesn't matter. Both expand to fill the volume of the tire. In my experience, it's better to go on the small side because it's easier to fit the uninflated tube in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By VegasTriker

Any 700C tube that includes the diameter of your...

Any 700C tube that includes the diameter of your tire will work satisfactorily. I purposely buy tubes for my 700C X 23C tires that say 18-23 mm rather than 23-28 mm because I find it easier to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,336
Posted By BoraxKid

If you want to work out the "best" shifting...

If you want to work out the "best" shifting progression for your bike, this article, Gear Theory for Bicyclists, should explain it pretty well:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gear-theory.html

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By BlazingPedals

I'm not built to be a climber; so take whatever I...

I'm not built to be a climber; so take whatever I say with a grain of salt. It's been my experience that if the hill is short and I am able to power up the hill without downshifting, that's usually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By Pop N Wood

People try to make a one size fits all solution...

People try to make a one size fits all solution but one doesn't really exist.

Depends on how you are built, and your aerobic vs. anaerobic capacity. Are you more of a middle linebacker or wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By pdlamb

First, ride up more hills. That helps you get...

First, ride up more hills. That helps you get better at riding up hills. Sounds like a circular argument, and perhaps it it, but it does work.

After climbing for a few months, try the same hill...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By 70sSanO

I’ll sit more, except for short sections. As...

I’ll sit more, except for short sections.

As for standing and expending energy, it all depends on speed/cadence. I find that stair stepping up a hill is the easiest way, if the goal is to just to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By 79pmooney

Some of us are born climbers. Some of us stand...

Some of us are born climbers. Some of us stand simply because it is the best/most enjoyable way to go up hills. I have liked standing on climbs since I first got toeclips 55 years ago. That turned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By livedarklions

I'll argue with it--it's racing advice. It has...

I'll argue with it--it's racing advice. It has little or nothing to do with non-competitive riding. I'm definitely, according to the calculations, well within the avoid hills category (2.68), yet I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By CAT7RDR

My body mass is 2.78 and I average over 100 ft of...

My body mass is 2.78 and I average over 100 ft of climb per mile. I hated and avoided hills/mountains when I first started riding in 2015 and now I go out of my way to find hills. I alternate between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By sovende

This is an issue that I wonder about at times...

This is an issue that I wonder about at times too! In my early biking days, the conventional wisdom was to remain seated and maintain a relatively high cadence by shifting to lower gears as needed....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By AdkMtnMonster

...and that’s when I realized you’re obviously...

...and that’s when I realized you’re obviously not American. ;) I stand a lot on steep hills, but I also like to climb in bigger gears. I love climbing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By Drew Eckhardt

The advice is to stay seated and use low enough...

The advice is to stay seated and use low enough gears you can maintain your target power output at 50+ RPM for proper biomechanics.



It's not because you waste energy lifting your weight.

In...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,513
Posted By unterhausen

You use a lot more energy when you stand and...

You use a lot more energy when you stand and grind. If this is okay, it probably is faster. For me, a lot of times I would prefer to save energy and eat less. Most of us are stronger and have higher...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Mulberry20

Original poster, just buy the Shimano Ultegra...

Original poster, just buy the Shimano Ultegra pedals they come with the yellow cleats and enjoy the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By roth rothar

I like the Shimano M520 pedal, it is double sided...

I like the Shimano M520 pedal, it is double sided which make it easier to clip in and is compatible with bike shoes that you can walk in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Bigbus

Pedal choice is like saddle choice, personal...

Pedal choice is like saddle choice, personal preference goes a long way. What style of pedal are you considering? I personally prefer platforms. I just put on a new set of Rockbros 4.10 platform...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Mulberry20

My total indifference to Shimano components stops...

My total indifference to Shimano components stops at the pedals. Without a doubt Shimano makes the best and most trouble free pedals and cleats. The 105 pedals are ideal but the Ultegra pedals might...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,321
Posted By John_V

I also disliked loud hubs but after doing group...

I also disliked loud hubs but after doing group rides, I actually started liking them. Louder hubs make a great warning system when someone in the group breaks cadence.
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