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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 67
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd follow the manufacturer's instructions,...

I'd follow the manufacturer's instructions, regardless of random speculation on the internet. That includes spacer stack, rider weight and any prohibition of stem extenders. If you really need 60mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 78
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd suggest you look at the Cannondale Topstone 1...

I'd suggest you look at the Cannondale Topstone 1 if you have a convenient dealer. Comparable $ but Shimano instead of SRAM.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 114
Posted By shelbyfv

I actually know someone who had a nice bike...

I actually know someone who had a nice bike stolen. He left it on a rack in a hotel parking lot. Ooops. :o
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 429
Posted By shelbyfv

Tubeless under those circumstances seems a...

Tubeless under those circumstances seems a no-brainer. Guess there wouldn't be enough drama and hand holding. :twitchy:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 556
Posted By shelbyfv

:foo: I don't think even the OP is claiming bad...

:foo: I don't think even the OP is claiming bad customer service. He was disappointed but seemed to understand that user error was involved. The notion that the bike industry as a whole (or even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 429
Posted By shelbyfv

Tubeless sealant will fill most punctures small...

Tubeless sealant will fill most punctures small enough to cause a "slow leak."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 556
Posted By shelbyfv

A chain catcher might be a useful addition. A...

A chain catcher might be a useful addition. A friend destroyed the BB shell of a Cervelo but I think he may have dropped the chain more than once. :o
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By shelbyfv

Nice! :thumb:

Nice! :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By shelbyfv

Still nice. :thumb:

Still nice. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 297
Posted By shelbyfv

I wonder if OP actually knows what a chainstay...

I wonder if OP actually knows what a chainstay is? First he seemed surprised to learn there are two, now he's posted a pic that doesn't even show the chainstay/dropout interface in question. :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 142
Posted By shelbyfv

Have you had similar brakes on other bikes that...

Have you had similar brakes on other bikes that worked well? If these have never worked properly I'd seek pro assistance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 343
Posted By shelbyfv

First sentence says it all.:roflmao:

First sentence says it all.:roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 303
Posted By shelbyfv

These days a max tire width of 28mm seems very...

These days a max tire width of 28mm seems very limiting.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 596
Posted By shelbyfv

I think it will be easy to sell your DA Di2 to...

I think it will be easy to sell your DA Di2 to someone who wants to upgrade from SRAM. Go for it. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,464
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep:thumb:

Yep:thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 297
Posted By shelbyfv

:foo: Wut? There is only one left AFAIK and it's...

:foo: Wut? There is only one left AFAIK and it's bent.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 297
Posted By shelbyfv

Looks as if the left dropout/chain stay is...

Looks as if the left dropout/chain stay is damaged. $0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 572
Posted By shelbyfv

Well heck, if the ride is too expensive, just...

Well heck, if the ride is too expensive, just poach it. You've paid taxes for the roads, right? :twitchy: :roflmao:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,401
Posted By shelbyfv

I appreciated the info about frame construction...

I appreciated the info about frame construction and OP obviously needed the explanation of trail. :thumb: I had a nice rim brake Lynskey and have recommended them for years w/o reservation. I'm...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-11-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,558
Posted By shelbyfv

Wonder how this ride turned out. Bet there was...

Wonder how this ride turned out. Bet there was heat and humidity!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,464
Posted By shelbyfv

Hard to figure why OP would want to revive this...

Hard to figure why OP would want to revive this embarrassing thread. :foo:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 374
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^At least he's consistent. Quantity over...

^^^At least he's consistent. Quantity over quality every time in his world. :twitchy:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 104
Posted By shelbyfv

Totally compatible. Double check that your...

Totally compatible. Double check that your chainrings are properly positioned.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 530
Posted By shelbyfv

So full bum bike configuration! Here's your...

So full bum bike configuration! Here's your thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/545644-flipped-drop-bars-uhhhh.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By shelbyfv

In the Liv lineup Avail Advanced with 105 would...

In the Liv lineup Avail Advanced with 105 would be the most comparable in component level. Move up from there if you are looking for bike related "gains."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,884
Posted By shelbyfv

Agree. :twitchy:

Agree. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 596
Posted By shelbyfv

If you have legit complaints about your DA disc...

If you have legit complaints about your DA disc brakes, something is amiss with the set-up. Take it to the shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 530
Posted By shelbyfv

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/911x707/screenshot_2024_06_08_8_26_05_pm_6a7babfdddb566e657ae688ce790502eb407b827.png
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By shelbyfv

Cool. :rolleyes:

Cool. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 863
Posted By shelbyfv

Welcome back, been awhile! :beer:

Welcome back, been awhile! :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 808
Posted By shelbyfv

Imagine!! Take every opportunity to drop those...

Imagine!! Take every opportunity to drop those poseurs on the climbs. :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm running 38mm GK slicks tubeless @40 PSI on...

I'm running 38mm GK slicks tubeless @40 PSI on the road. I don't think you can do better in a fat road tire. I had some RH in 35mm with tubes but didn't care for them. To keep the back tire from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 374
Posted By shelbyfv

What a find! Worth every penny of $500. Don't...

What a find! Worth every penny of $500. Don't let this one slip away! :beer:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By shelbyfv

I think you should buy it for $200. Happy now?

I think you should buy it for $200. Happy now?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By shelbyfv

Clearly someone in this thread is a clown....

Clearly someone in this thread is a clown. :roflmao:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, not a PX-10 but thanks for the cut and...

Yep, not a PX-10 but thanks for the cut and paste. :rolleyes: It might be worth $50 if no rust and all components in good shape. This one is scrap. Also, why are you wasting time on crap like this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,779
Posted By shelbyfv

Above 15% is when my front wheel wants to lift...

Above 15% is when my front wheel wants to lift and I'm too frozen in fear to change my position. It would hurt to topple over even at 2 mph. :o
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,693
Posted By shelbyfv

I don't have radar (yet) but I recharge my...

I don't have radar (yet) but I recharge my blinkie, Wahoo, phone and laptop every day. The Kindle every few days. It's less trouble than flossing. :twitchy:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 678
Posted By shelbyfv

It's since been corrected but the same malaprop...

It's since been corrected but the same malaprop surfaced in OP's duplicate thread in General. Microsoft rules all. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By shelbyfv

BITD I used road triples because there wasn't any...

BITD I used road triples because there wasn't any practical alternative for the easy gears I needed. I learned to operate and set them up and it wasn't a big deal. However, with more cogs in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By shelbyfv

OP posted he signed up for the Bike Ride Across...

OP posted he signed up for the Bike Ride Across GA, it's running this week. Be interesting to learn which of the stable he's riding.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 678
Posted By shelbyfv

You sure about that?

You sure about that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By shelbyfv

And an SL7 with Di2 for $4500 USD. New with no...

And an SL7 with Di2 for $4500 USD. New with no sketchy provenance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,311
Posted By shelbyfv

Happy it's resolved, hope the kid enjoys it. ...

Happy it's resolved, hope the kid enjoys it. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,089
Posted By shelbyfv

Yet again Previous WM BSO thread...

Yet again Previous WM BSO thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1295662-walmart-bso-rides-unbound-gravel-could-they-finish.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,693
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, that's the one to get.:thumb:

Yep, that's the one to get.:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes! The Sora version comes with a carbon fork...

Yes! The Sora version comes with a carbon fork and proper thru axles. The Claris has aluminum fork and QRs, not so good with discs. Also old style square taper bottom bracket. The MSRP is $300...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 950
Posted By shelbyfv

Same thing happened to me once. Guy was a...

Same thing happened to me once. Guy was a notorious squirrel, nobody wanted to ride near him. He'd injured himself badly a couple of years before but apparently didn't learn from it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd choose the Topstone or Journeyer. The...

I'd choose the Topstone or Journeyer. The Synapse won't give you clearance for large enough tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 417
Posted By shelbyfv

I previously used Frame Saver but recently tried...

I previously used Frame Saver but recently tried Fluid Film because it was readily available and handy for other stuff as well. Seemed to work just fine.
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