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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By JohnDThompson

The noise could be coming from the bottom bracket...

The noise could be coming from the bottom bracket rather than the pedals, and is not necessarily related to the Muc-Off. If you have another set of pedals you could swap in to see if the noise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By KerryIrons

While oil is better than nothing, it is a rare...

While oil is better than nothing, it is a rare bicycle application where bearings should oiled instead of greased. Pedal bearings definitely should be greased.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-22, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By reconnaissance

I would wipe the brake pad faces with isopropyl...

I would wipe the brake pad faces with isopropyl alcohol, the rims as well. They’ll stilll squeak for a couple of rides, but will go away. That pedal noise is an indicator of a bearing in need of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By DMC707

Just because you can, doesnt mean you should ...

Just because you can, doesnt mean you should

A framebuilder can braze on a disc mount out back and you could source a new fork with mounts up front --- but there are good brakes out there and ---...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By t2p

A few of a zillion options to consider : ...

A few of a zillion options to consider :

Charge Knife
Charge Spoon
Fabric Scoop
Fizik Aliante
WTB Silverado
WTB Volt
.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Things change. When I was younger, I could ride...

Things change. When I was younger, I could ride just about anything, and always went for a "racy" saddle.

Nowadays, at 50+, I am much more picky on the shape. The Selle Italia Flite of yesteryear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By genejockey

They're all dumb already. BUT, if you have...

They're all dumb already.

BUT, if you have to tilt your saddle forward to save your junk, you may have a poor bike fit, a lousy saddle, or both.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By LarrySellerz

The forward tilt is to save your junk, your penis...

The forward tilt is to save your junk, your penis can get numb if pressure is put in the wrong areas. Its not good. I like my fizik saddle, but as long as youre relatively comfortable on your current...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By genejockey

The problem with suggesting a saddle is I know...

The problem with suggesting a saddle is I know nothing about you, or your riding. I can only tell you what works for me, and that is useless to you unless you're similar to me.

SO - I am pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By Sy Reene

Ok.. aggressive perhaps could mean you want a...

Ok.. aggressive perhaps could mean you want a snub-nosed saddle. You like Selle Italia. I like this saddle but ride the traditional length version. So, here's a suggestion, the Selle Italia SP-01...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By mstateglfr

Go to a couple local shops and ask if they have a...

Go to a couple local shops and ask if they have a saddle fitting board. Sit on it and then look at any that fit your body.
Even better, call around to shops and see if any have demo saddles. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,579
Posted By zandoval

Oddly price does not equate to comfort. It...

Oddly price does not equate to comfort. It appears that the fanciest seats are those used in professional competition... But really... Those guys don't sit much... Ha

The search for the good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-22, 04:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By blamester

Setting up brakes is not actually intuitive. A...

Setting up brakes is not actually intuitive.
A close pad distance is not always best.
You can figure out the best distance for you.
Do a little testing at different distances.
In the beginning...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By 79pmooney

Short pull levers - basically all levers that are...

Short pull levers - basically all levers that are not long pull. There are basically two "standards", short and long to go with the vast majority of brake caliper types and long pull calipers.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By cxwrench

Loosen your damn brakes so the lever moves and...

Loosen your damn brakes so the lever moves and you have some power and modulation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By blamester

Those brakes should work fine. Lots of people...

Those brakes should work fine.
Lots of people use them very successfully.
Is the bike the wrong size or are the levers positioned badly.
It could also be you have the pads to close to the rim so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By dedhed

Do they have enough reach? particularly in front

Do they have enough reach? particularly in front
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By veganbikes

Prestige is good tubing and old vintage bikes can...

Prestige is good tubing and old vintage bikes can be quite fun and if you don't have the attachment to it as a pure vintage bike or trying to keep it period correct you can have a lot more fun
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By 79pmooney

I haven't read all the posts so all of this may...

I haven't read all the posts so all of this may have been suggested already;

For simple, reliable stoppers, I use older Shimano dual pivots (both picked up used with no model name), new Tektro...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By tcs

Suboptimal. :rolleyes: Every design has...

Suboptimal. :rolleyes: Every design has compromises - that's what this whole thread is about. Anyway, here's the $8640 ICE VTX World Champion Di2 Edition, and yeah, those front wheels are fitted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By tcs

You could fit Sturmey-Archer drum brakes.

You could fit Sturmey-Archer drum brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By kommisar

I would be a hell of a lot cheaper to get an...

I would be a hell of a lot cheaper to get an auxillary bar to attach your light and computer and put the extenders back on. You are talking about protecting yourself on an instantaneous stop. In such...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By veganbikes

Cheapest and most practical way to upgrade your...

Cheapest and most practical way to upgrade your braking is get good quality brake shoes and pads ideally from one of the stop like KoolStop or SwissStop. You want good stiff shoes any flex in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By genejockey

Okay, "Hoods" are the rubber covers that go on...

Okay, "Hoods" are the rubber covers that go on the LEVERS. So, you say you got new 105 "Hoods", do you mean new levers? What kind of brake calipers? How old? If they're from 1989, they're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By cxwrench

The simple, practical, sane answer is no. Your...

The simple, practical, sane answer is no. Your wheels aren't disc compatible. Your frame/fork aren't disc compatible. It would cost so much to make it work that it's just not worth thinking about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By dedhed

THIS 1989 frame is not going to accept, nor was...

THIS
1989 frame is not going to accept, nor was it built for the forces of disc brakes. A pair of dual pivot caliper brakes with the correct reach and mount (nutted or recessed) with kool stop pads,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By BlazingPedals

I vote for new pads. If you have old, hardened...

I vote for new pads. If you have old, hardened pads, they won't stop you well. Get some Kool Stop salmon pads, they will stop you much better. If you really want discs, it's more economical to get a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By smd4

Get some compressionless cable housing and some...

Get some compressionless cable housing and some dual pivot calipers (if you don’t already have them).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By freeranger

Will your bike accept mini-linear pull brakes...

Will your bike accept mini-linear pull brakes (also called v-brakes)?. if unsure that they will work on your bike with the existing levers, check with your LBS. If they will work, then those with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By rosefarts

It sounds like you aren’t getting much leverage...

It sounds like you aren’t getting much leverage from the hoods. I have that issue on a bike I ride that’s a similar age.

My newer bikes, even the ones with rim brakes have a totally different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By 70sSanO

I doubt you could ever mod a lightweight road...

I doubt you could ever mod a lightweight road fork to accept disc brakes. The cross section is probably not going to withstand the force. The solution is to replace the fork with a disc brake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By Bosco13

I have both rim and disc brakes on my bikes. I...

I have both rim and disc brakes on my bikes. I would not spend the money to upgrade from rim to disc. In fact, I think I prefer rim brakes better all the way around.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By tomato coupe

Sure, you can do almost anything if you put...

Sure, you can do almost anything if you put enough time and money into it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,599
Posted By rosefarts

Bikes were not dangerous before disc brakes. They...

Bikes were not dangerous before disc brakes. They don’t all need “upgraded”.

There’s lots you can do to improve your braking.

New cables and housing, lube all the pivot points. Clean the rims...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By Iride01

They all have models of tires that are good to...

They all have models of tires that are good to great. I've used Vittorias that were low RR and didn't puncture and I currently use Continental's that give me a couple years between flats, GP 5000's....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By billridesbikes

Here is a different way to think of it. Do...

Here is a different way to think of it.

Do you want speed? Buy the fastest tires you can.
The difference between the fastest tires and slowest tires is about 12W. This means for every 100km...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By WhyFi

Okay, it'd be more helpful if you remembered what...

Okay, it'd be more helpful if you remembered what tires you've run, but maybe debris punctures aren't terribly problematic for you. Still, ride the GP5Ks when you get them and go from there.


...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By theblackbullet

Michelin Power Protection+ has been my compromise...

Michelin Power Protection+ has been my compromise between Gatorskins and full on race tire. I won't really train on anything else now-a-days, and I don't fret when I have to race on them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By WhyFi

Okay. If you've got just the last couple years on...

Okay. If you've got just the last couple years on Gatorskins as a benchmark, you probably don't have a great idea of what to expect with tires with lesser protection. Just try the GP5Ks, see how you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By GhostRider62

GP5000 are far more puncture resistant than the...

GP5000 are far more puncture resistant than the Speeds but similar to the normal Corsa G+. Also, a little faster. I ride GP5000 25 mm with latex tubes or GP 5000 25mm tubeless (S version). IRRC,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By Sy Reene

I'd suggest the Corsa Controls instead of the...

I'd suggest the Corsa Controls instead of the regular Corsas if you're leaning that way. Basically the same tire except the center tread strip is wider and therefore adds a bit more protection from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By SalsaShark

Tried the Conti GP5K - tried to like them, but...

Tried the Conti GP5K - tried to like them, but any kind of hit to the sidewall (rock in the road, or riding on gravel) would destroy the tire. After having to discard two sets of these, I gave up on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 10:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By ThermionicScott

Panaracer Pari-Motos on the 650B bike, Rene Herse...

Panaracer Pari-Motos on the 650B bike, Rene Herse Naches Pass on the 26" bike. With the state of my roads, those bikes get the lion's share of my riding.

I can't help much on the 700C front....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By ThermionicScott

Speed and puncture protection tend to exist at...

Speed and puncture protection tend to exist at two ends of a spectrum. You can't have the maximum in both -- we all have to decide what our comfort level is. My heuristic is to use the thinnest tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,442
Posted By beng1

Wow, am I ever ugly......

Had my wife snap some photos of me on my road-bike in an "aero" position to see what I could improve on, but unfortunately I don't have the millions of dollars for the elective surgery to turn me...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,974
Posted By helmet4000

16 year old Lance Armstrong on Kestrel

Here is a still from a video of Lance Armstrong in 1989, age 16, riding what appears to be a Kestrel (Talon?) Certainly a brand with roots in Triathlon community....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,246
Posted By ClydeClydeson

Drivetrain parts like chainrings can deflect or...

Drivetrain parts like chainrings can deflect or bend under extreme loads, esp less expensive stuff.

Derailleur hangers? No. The same derailleur hanger will often be used on chea and expensive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,246
Posted By Crankycrank

90 kgs (198 lbs) should not tax any decent bike...

90 kgs (198 lbs) should not tax any decent bike so we can rule that out. Hell, that's svelte here in the USA.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,246
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

To address the tangent on broken chains and bent...

To address the tangent on broken chains and bent rings- These issues are nearly always from the rider not soft pedaling during front shifting. The chain sees massive twisting/prying apart forces when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,246
Posted By smd4

You're supposed to pedal with the balls of your...

You're supposed to pedal with the balls of your feet, so no problem there. Not sure what a "chain ring shield" is. You say you replaced the chainrings, so it definitely could be the chainring bolts...
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