When I bought the Canyon back in 2020, I was specifically looking for a modern CF bike with disc brakes, a lot of gears, and a semi-compact crankset. I almost went for the Ultegra version, but it was hundreds more and everything I read or saw about 105 vs mechanical Ultegra said 105 was so close you might not notice any difference.

Neither do I! 11 bikes would be madness. I only have 10. Completely different!

For now!

same - prefer to carry on the bike

but most of our off road group(s) including myself used a Camelbak (or similar) and a fanny pack for tools/tube - very few used a bag on the bike

my one friend was a mechanic until he grew tired on being yanked around by the dealerships he worked at

he worked flat rate - did very well - but then dealer 1 continued to change things around which (surprise) led reduced pay

dealer 2 did something similar - only worse - and that was the end for him

he was incredible - he could have a control arm off a car before I would have it up on the lift lol


the diagnostics mechanics have now are amazing - including the portable stuff ; mechanic can plug into a car and obtain critical info in seconds

last car I sold - guy brought a mechanic who took quick look at the car and then connected a diagnostic tool / something into the harness (or something lol) under the dash

my guess he got a read on compression / emissions / etc ... that type of thing ?

he/they seemed satisfied - and car was sold

I think I'm done. In 2021, each time I bought a bike, within a month or so there was another one I wanted. It's been 6 months now and I don't feel any desire or interest in anything else. I think the Litespeed filled the last corner.

It was the same with watches. Once I'd acquired the elusive first model of the Elgin Bumper Automatic, I stopped wanting any new wrist watches, and after I finally got one of the first run of the last model of Elgin BW Raymond railroad pocket watch, I stopped wanting any new pocket watches. Up till then, I was checking Ebay multiple times a day - a surprising number of great deals pop up that need to be jumped on, like the seller who lists a solid gold watch as gold filled, for a low Buy It Now price. I saw that twice, and hit the BUY button so hard I could have hurt myself. The funny thing is, in BOTH cases, the sellers' photos CLEARLY showed the '14k Gold' hallmark.

I was 6/6, too.

Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you.

Mrs. Trainsnorter’s Edmonds SL-7 delivery date has been pushed back to first week of September from first week of August. She’s bummed.

Is she getting the SL7 or the SLR7?

I was told delivery of a size 56 SL7 should not be expected before December.

If she has an SLR on order, you should know that there is a recall/stop sale order on the bar/stem combo.

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my youngest kid would often attach a RC truck to a backpack - and then ride his bike into the woods to a spot where he would run the RC truck

What I did for the last 30 years was diagnosis, engine performance, emissions, electronics, the stuff nobody wants to do. There was a dramatic change in 1996 with the introduction of protocols and laws for vehicles to monitor emission related stuff. This is called OBD 2 and the connector under the dash is called the data link connector. This connector allows access to the up to 30 computers on a communication link.

If checking a used car you can see any trouble codes which are set, even if warning lights are not on. If a car has a bad catalytic converter, for example, the seller can clear the light with a code reader and it won't come back on until the computer has failed it's test. A good code reader will tell you if the tests have been run, or not.

In California a car will fail a smog check if those tests have not run. This is a source of much frustration for technicians trying to get the tests (called monitors) to pass. It can be a giant PITA.

just want to make sure we are all on the same page.

Yes, SLR7 Project One. She is getting a 50 and supposedly bare frames are available in dinky sizes for building depending on part’s availability. However, in this case, it seems they are having paint shop problems/delays. :(

Today I drove to the next valley and rode the bike path for a change. I was doing it twice a week until gas went over $6.25 a gallon. Figured it would save me almost $100 per month to stop driving there but today I wanted to have a nice ride with no cars and no climbing. Plus the bonus of women on bikes smiling back.

Her spec’s are for an Aeolus RSL Integrated Bar/Stem.

The dealer provides updates every few weeks and hasn’t mentioned anything. I’ll stop in first chance that I get.

[QUOTE=big john;22558242]What I did for the last 30 years was diagnosis, engine performance, emissions, electronics, the stuff nobody wants to do. There was a dramatic change in 1996 with the introduction of protocols and laws for vehicles to monitor emission related stuff. This is called OBD 2 and the connector under the dash is called the data link connector. This connector allows access to the up to 30 computers on a communication link.

If checking a used car you can see any trouble codes which are set, even if warning lights are not on. If a car has a bad catalytic converter, for example, the seller can clear the light with a code reader and it won't come back on until the computer has failed it's test. A good code reader will tell you if the tests have been run, or not.

In California a car will fail a smog check if those tests have not run. This is a source of much frustration for technicians trying to get the tests (called monitors) to pass. It can be a giant PITA.[/QUOTE]
Yeah. We were on the verge of despair when Mrs. GeneJockey's Sienna wouldn't pass because ONE TEST kept showing as "Not Ready".

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news for your wife. Seen around town:

by MitchatTrek on Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:09 pm
Hey all, just to provide clarity and to confirm the above, Trek is currently undergoing an investigation into the Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stem here in the USA with the CPSC. We don't have complete details to share yet, but once we do, and a solution is in place that meets the CPSCs and our requirements, we will have an active recall. We would advise against riding these handlebars in the meantime.

Once available, full details for our recall will be shared on our website listed below:

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/comp ... y_recalls/

Stay tuned for updates there and also lookout for contact from your retailer. We can't provide further detail about the bar/stem yet, but it is on the way soon.

And:

Official Statement Sent to Dealer's in Regards to the Aeolus RSL VR-C Handlebar / 2022 Speed Concept Recall

https://www.******static.com/desktop...imingPixel.pngTrek is asking you to check your inventory and sales floor for the affected models identified above. We have confirmed that you may now contact customers who have purchased affected models. Please advise customers that we are working with the CPSC to announce a recall, and that they should stop using the affected product until a remedy is available.

If you have affected inventory, please follow the steps below:

1. Remove affected models from sale immediately and do not permit test rides of affected bikes until we have replacement base bars and handlebars/stems available.

2. File a separate B2B service claim for each affected product (no mass uploads permitted) under the appropriate issue code in the Recall section. Under "Issue details: When did this happen," for product in your inventory, choose "Before consumer delivery" and for product in a customer's possession, choose "After consumer delivery."

a. SPEED CONCEPT MY22 BASE BAR

1. Enter the bike serial number and include a photo of the bike serial number.
   

b. AEOLUS RSL BARSTEM

1. If you have an affected Emonda SLR, enter the bike serial number and include a photo of the bike serial number.
   
2. If you have an affected aftermarket handlebar/stem, include a photo of the handlebar/stem by itself with your claim.
   
3. Affected base bars and handlebar/stems must be returned to Trek after completion of the claim, so we can certify destruction. Trek will issue a prepaid return tag for you to use to return the affected bars. If you do not return the affected bars, you will be charged for the replacement product.
   
4. For each claim approved, Trek will send a color-matched replacement base bar or handlebar/stem as soon as they are available.
   

For Aeolus RSL VC-R handlebar/stems, Trek will conduct a two-step remedy. To keep your customers riding, we will offer a temporary individual handlebar and stem until the updated handlebar/stem combo is available.

Trek will notify you when a new handlebar/stem combo is available. Your customers can keep this temporary handlebar and stem.

5. Trek will compensate retailers with the following:

• a. For approved bicycle claims:
  

1. A US$75 credit for replacement handlebar tape and hydraulic brake hose (to be provided by the shop consistent with the bike assembly manual), and
   
2. A wholesale labor credit of USS125.
   

• b. For approved aftermarket bar claims:
  

1. For in stock, uninstalled handlebar/stem, we will issue a credit.
   
2. For aftermarket bars installed on a customer bicycle, see 5(a) above.
   

Trek will contact you again when this voluntary safety recall goes live. If you have any questions, please contact your Trek representative

This all makes me glad I don't have carbon bars. Not that aluminum doesn't fail, but it seems more to fail from age and neglect than misadventure or inadequate engineering.

I like mine. And, I don't get that nasty white corrosion from sweat under my tape either (I don't think!).

Just replaced my sticky 6800 FD with the 8000 unit. It's a very nice design with some fairly significant innovations, like a better pull angle and an excellent cable tensioning system. Also, a breeze to set up.

Me neither. I don't have sweaty hands.

I do, however, have a sweaty head/face, so I get salty residue under all my top tubes.:eek:

[QUOTE=genejockey;22558352]I remember. You were ready to replace the cat(s).

[QUOTE=big john;22558387]Yep. Thank goodness for a mechanic who took the time to explain the situation to us. Also thank goodness for whatever it was that finally got the test to run (or whatever), because that Drive Cycle protocol is just bonkers. We kept putting it off ("I was waiting for you to tell me when we were going to do it." "Yeah? I was waiting for YOU!") and then, when we FINALLY went to the car to do it, filled with dread that it wouldn't work, I checked the reader and it had cleared!

EDIT: Also, thanks to you for making me realize we should be more cautious about dropping the cash on the cats.

That's gotta be worth $300 per month

So close to coaxing the trailer onto that tiny bridge :)

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I almost went with 6800 for the Litespeed, which would have required scavenging on Ebay for a while. Good to hear R8000 is better!

Agree. It took me some time to learn about the cable tension screw (make two white lines align) and the top cap that cable runs through is interesting but good once you thread it properly. If you have a braze on don’t forget about that inner plate thingy!

BTW I fixed my inner limit screw on the FD so no more chain drop. But I am askeered one of the drops may have slightly bent one link, as I did have one chain suck episode. I may have to put on my reading glasses and take a closer look at each link and the little chainring teeth to see if one of them is bent a smidge.

6800 FD vs R8000 FD

not positive - ? -

Is there a slight difference in the crankset / chainring spacing - 6800 vs R8000 ?

And if yes - is there a difference in the FD design or operation ?
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