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03-16-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 371
Posted By Dave Mayer

To the OP: ignore most of the previous useless...

To the OP: ignore most of the previous useless contributions to this thread - zero value. Just bores who overvalue their own inexperience.

BTW: Engineering 101 is that metal springs do not change...
03-16-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 371
Posted By Dave Mayer

Dura-Ace 7700 and 7800 is outstanding kit, and it...

Dura-Ace 7700 and 7800 is outstanding kit, and it should be restored if at all possible. Some lesser derailleurs are not worth the trouble, but this gear is.

First off, derailleurs should not be...
03-16-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 371
Posted By Kontact

Put something between the screw and the hanger....

Put something between the screw and the hanger. I've used a little chunk of credit card.

You could also drill a new spring hole.
03-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 371
Posted By FBinNY

Springs are amazingly reliable, so the b as pring...

Springs are amazingly reliable, so the b as pring itself is the last thing I'd suspect unless it was completely dead.

These RDs depend on a balance between upper and lower springs, so are very...
03-16-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 371
Posted By smd4

The B spring is definitely replaceable if you can...

The B spring is definitely replaceable if you can find one—perhaps from a trashed donor RD. For the 7700 (and maybe others—I only have the 7700 schematics), there were two springs available— one for...
03-13-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 490
Posted By canklecat

I've tried Voltaren and generic diclofenac twice,...

I've tried Voltaren and generic diclofenac twice, in 2018 after I was hit by a car (broken and dislocated shoulder, re-injured neck which was first broken in 2001), and recently for recurring neck,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,301
Posted By merlinextraligh

Love the R600 Dura Ace reference. Only thing...

Love the R600 Dura Ace reference. Only thing missing is a chic in a bikini on a cervelo.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,301
Posted By Koyote

My Group Ride: A Cautionary Tale

I headed out on the weekly group ride full of optimism and joy. With my new Rapha Pro Team Aero jersey, I was sure to lead the pack as our paceline rolled through the bucolic countryside. My riding...
03-07-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 490
Posted By zandoval

As a health care provider and an old guy who...

As a health care provider and an old guy who suffers osteoarthritis pain Voltarin has not helped much at all. I have seen it work well in those who are not active. Maybe thats the ticket. It is a...
03-06-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 490
Posted By DiabloScott

I started using Voltaren after knee surgery for...

I started using Voltaren after knee surgery for broken patella. Switched to generic versions. My doctor said it's mostly for arthritis (which I don't have) but that it might help with my crunchy...
03-05-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 490
Posted By tomato coupe

I've used it many times over the years. It's not...

I've used it many times over the years. It's not as potent as a cortisone injection, but more targeted than ibuprofen.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,031
Posted By WaveyGravey

I have used this stuff as recommended by a...

I have used this stuff as recommended by a doctor. Quite honestly, I did not feel or notice any difference. Also, another product recommended by doctors is BLUE-EMU cream. Again, did not notice a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,031
Posted By elcruxio

I'm married to a doctor so I've been drilled to...

I'm married to a doctor so I've been drilled to learn that while meds are great, they're not pickmeups and should only be used when really needed. Especially ibuprofen and paracetamol can cause organ...
02-15-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By squirtdad

For scenario 1 you can use a shimano 11 speed...

For scenario 1 you can use a shimano 11 speed cassette with campy 11 speed deraillers and shifters (and vice versa) 11 speed spacing is same shimano/campy/Sram

the freehubs and cassettes are...
02-15-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By KCT1986

For your Scenario 2. No experience w/Campy ...

For your Scenario 2.

No experience w/Campy

From what I understand, the 12 speed Shimano road cassettes will fit on a Shimano brand wheelset speced for 11 speed. The inner part of the cassette...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,326
Posted By Maelochs

I won't read this one, and didn't read much of...

I won't read this one, and didn't read much of the other ... this is rich though ... one guy writes a hack piece to stir up debate to get "engagement" on his website to justify his paycheck ... and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,837
Posted By mstateglfr

What's most impressive is that both guys managed...

What's most impressive is that both guys managed to ride the course 3 times and ended all 3 rides with the exact same power output.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,008
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm nearly 60 now, but in the 80s, they clocked...

I'm nearly 60 now, but in the 80s, they clocked our field going 59 mph down the backside of Brandon's Gap at the Killington Stage Race. I drafted a tractor trailer down a slight grade 51 mph in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,008
Posted By noodle soup

I literally walked away from it. I didn't think I...

I literally walked away from it. I didn't think I was that hurt. Some motorists that knew who I was, helped me back to the marina where I lived. When security saw my condition, they called National...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,167
Posted By Rick_D

Is the most unexpected bit to me as well. But...

Is the most unexpected bit to me as well. But with two lights, the combo strikes me as the better option in that case but we've also gone from two permutations to four. I'll back slowly away from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,167
Posted By noglider

Yes sometimes when I feel I need extra...

Yes sometimes when I feel I need extra protection, I'll run two flashing lights, flashing at different intervals. As with other safety equipment, I can never tell if it really works. Maybe one day, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,167
Posted By Sapper69

I gave my daughter exactly the same lecture when...

I gave my daughter exactly the same lecture when I was teaching her to drive a couple of years ago, including first hand examples of how much a PITA it is dealing with the aftermath of an accident...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,167
Posted By theblackbullet

The only time I've ever used the steady mode on...

The only time I've ever used the steady mode on my tail light is when I'm riding in a group after dark. Flashing mode almost always otherwise.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By mschwett

why would you consider it mileage? no miles were...

why would you consider it mileage? no miles were traveled lol. of course, calories were burned, revolutions of the pedals made!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
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....
01-03-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By 13ollocks

I did the '96 Boston-NY AIDS Ride - training for...

I did the '96 Boston-NY AIDS Ride - training for it got me back onto the road after several years' hiatus and introduced me to group riding. The event itself was great, even including the second day...
01-02-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By Trsnrtr

My wife and I have cycled together over 40 years....

My wife and I have cycled together over 40 years. Even at 72, we have a combined yearly average of 11,000 to 12,000 miles.

The biggest problem with a cycling significant other is having to buy two...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By 2Mins2Midnight

I hadn't thought about it in such terms, but that...

I hadn't thought about it in such terms, but that makes perfect sense. Thanks for the response!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By theblackbullet

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hoping to crack 12k this weekend.



Distance is a measure of how you've...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By datlas

Annual Pissing Contest - Mileage for 2023

Gang, it's that time of the year.

We are NEVER going to agree on whether trainer miles "count" or not, so for this year it's the honor system. Post your total miles for the year, feel free to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,008
Posted By CAT7RDR

The earth moves at 492,126 miles per hour through...

The earth moves at 492,126 miles per hour through the Milky Way Galaxy.
We are all tied for first!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 847
Posted By datlas

Conti GP5000s.

Conti GP5000s.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,995
Posted By ARider2

In what position was the bike hanging? Was it...

In what position was the bike hanging? Was it level or hanging vertically?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,008
Posted By Johnny Rad

Ah, yes, descending Marsac Ave past the old mine....

Ah, yes, descending Marsac Ave past the old mine. It’s steep and straight at that point. Like you, that’s where I hit my top speed.

Check out Cadel Evans and others race down this road in the...
12-06-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,116
Posted By noglider

Bob Ross, that happened to me twice. I took...

Bob Ross, that happened to me twice.

I took an epic walkabout at the age of 20. I left college, my job, my apartment and took my bike to Europe to wander with no itinerary. I started in September....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,008
Posted By terrymorse

I'm guessing the hotel was the Stein Eriksen...

I'm guessing the hotel was the Stein Eriksen Lodge (https://www.steinlodge.com). One of our favorite places to stay, or to simply pop in for lunch at the Troll Hallen Lounge.

The fast descent to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,008
Posted By tomato coupe

Funny, my max speed is also 58 mph just outside...

Funny, my max speed is also 58 mph just outside of Park City, descending from Guardsman Pass.
Forum: Southwest
11-09-23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 936
Posted By diphthong

mount lemmon-saturday is okay but early/sunrise...

mount lemmon-saturday is okay but early/sunrise start recommended to avoid automotive lookey-loos and people unfamiliar with the road. the 16.5 mile point from the start
(just past all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,383
Posted By Mojo31

Fast shifts, precise shifts, constant micro trim...

Fast shifts, precise shifts, constant micro trim of the FD, ability to assign functions to the buttons, gear info readout on the computer, what's not to like?

You do have to make sure you keep a...
11-07-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,202
Posted By _ForceD_

What kind of horror stories? I just had my...

What kind of horror stories? I just had my replacement two weeks ago. But you know…they’ve really got this procedure refined now. Mine was done robotically, and I was out of the OR in less than two...
Forum: Southwest
11-06-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 541
Posted By SoCaled

I have had one experience with goatheads, and it...

I have had one experience with goatheads, and it went great! Went to hit an off road area with the neighbor and their kids and kids friends. Pulled the bikes out of the truck and car and ride down a...
Forum: Southwest
11-05-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 541
Posted By RCMoeur

The first post-COVID El Tour de Tucson (2021) was...

The first post-COVID El Tour de Tucson (2021) was overall rather good except for some miles of needed-to-be-repaved roads, except one rest stop aid station was situated in a location where some of...
Forum: Southwest
11-05-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 541
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

oof. Never take shortcuts! :) They're...

oof. Never take shortcuts! :)

They're often worse after wind events as the breeze can blow them out into the MUPs and streets. Also when on neighborhood streets beware freshly trimmed...
Forum: Southwest
11-05-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 541
Posted By SW84

Welcome to our world.😀

Welcome to our world.😀
10-15-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,917
Posted By bruce19

I've bought my last bike many times.

I've bought my last bike many times.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,054
Posted By datlas

Your choice, but I think it looks fine as-is. ...

Your choice, but I think it looks fine as-is. The ENVE logo looks like a modern art design anyway so not blatant advertising.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,054
Posted By Caliwild

Kent Eriksen titanium road bike

Just picked up this Eriksen road bike from a local bike shop that had it for sale at a price I couldn't pass up... Honestly looks like it was ridden around the block and then stored away. I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By jaxgtr

Just a standard Larry thread

Just a standard Larry thread
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,260
Posted By Steve B.

I’m retired. No kids, no work. I need an...

I’m retired. No kids, no work. I need an excuse, like rain this morning, to not ride. I do vary my activities, so will do a swim workout 2-3 days, a kayak one day and rode on others,
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,088
Posted By datlas

For solo rides on familiar roads, I think they...

For solo rides on familiar roads, I think they are fine.

For group rides and/or busy MUPs, not advised.
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