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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 94
Posted By Iride01

I don't think all 8 speed free hubs will work...

I don't think all 8 speed free hubs will work with a 10 speed cassette. Especially if the wheel and hub was made when 8 speed was the bleeding edge tech of the day. Your free hubs that did fit may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 94
Posted By Iride01

You'll likely need a new hub or at least a free...

You'll likely need a new hub or at least a free hub body for a 10 speed cassette. Might be easier to include a entire new wheel or wheelset in your budget.

I don't know what a Cannondale...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 93
Posted By Iride01

ES300 is a BB. Which crank did you get? Some of...

ES300 is a BB. Which crank did you get? Some of them are self extracting crank arms and you don't need any puller. Norco has 9 speeds on the rear?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,238
Posted By Iride01

Can't you wait till they tell you? Or were you...

Can't you wait till they tell you? Or were you the kid that always opened their presents early? <grin>
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 135
Posted By Iride01

Could be that you bought a bike that isn't made...

Could be that you bought a bike that isn't made to give you the position you want on a bike.

Pedaling is pretty much up and down leg motion. Not sure what you mean by forward. Is this a recumbent?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 319
Posted By Iride01

Still need to know the width of your shell. I...

Still need to know the width of your shell. I can't confirm that it's the 68mm that Kontact said. However that might be correct. I didn't see it on the page you linked for the bike, but I just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 319
Posted By Iride01

Decide what crank you want and then see if it has...

Decide what crank you want and then see if it has a bb that fits your shell. Apparently your shell is BSA threaded. The other big question you need to know is the width of the shell from left side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 115
Posted By Iride01

If the bikes have a square taper spindle on them...

If the bikes have a square taper spindle on them and they are bikes that were made in the last 30 or so years, I'd suspect they already are a cartridge BB and likely BSA threaded. Your next...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By Iride01

They are certainly good enough bikes. Casual...

They are certainly good enough bikes. Casual use? Is that a leisurely 10 or 20 minute ride? Most anything will be good enough even if you just ride it because you think you look good on it.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 473
Posted By Iride01

Amazing... You don't claim or ask if the...

Amazing...

You don't claim or ask if the rings are worn. Yet to me they all look well worn beyond when you should have replaced them.

Conversely, in threads where others ask if their rings are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By Iride01

When you come in possession of bikes that have...

When you come in possession of bikes that have had previous owners. You should expect that at times one of the previous owners may have done something strange to it. Perhaps it worked well enough for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-23-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 570
Posted By Iride01

You don't need to apologize. I don't take any...

You don't need to apologize. I don't take any offense.

However when someone posts a link and doesn't really say anything about what or why they are posting it comes off as trolling to me.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,238
Posted By Iride01

Worlds collide here at BF all the time. Some...

Worlds collide here at BF all the time.

Some don't think anything else exists except their own little world. Some realize there are other worlds but everyone else does it wrong in their world.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By Iride01

You'd have to ask the idiot that kicked him...

You'd have to ask the idiot that kicked him wouldn't you? Are you thinking he is a BF member and will answer you here?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By Iride01

Photo help... ...

Photo help...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x1200/80-20240622_103623_13676a5ed093a4574d4701a3aa89d2a3b20c6f0d.png

https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/25278991

You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By Iride01

Maybe a better tire than some of the others that...

Maybe a better tire than some of the others that many consider boat anchors. But do you really need a boat anchor of any sort? If it's for flat protection you are wanting these, then consider if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 386
Posted By Iride01

The pizza rack is rated for 35 lbs of load. That...

The pizza rack is rated for 35 lbs of load. That is below the 55 lbs load that you say the rating of the eyelets on the fork are.

35 pounds of pizza is a lot of pizza. So I'm not certain what you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,374
Posted By Iride01

I did and I do!

I did and I do!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 386
Posted By Iride01

Weight limits on a bike have to consider that...

Weight limits on a bike have to consider that bike or component might be used in conditions that will put high stress on it. IE, maybe even that it hold up when you do things like this on your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 58,801
Posted By Iride01

Try this... ...

Try this...

https://images.thdstatic.com/productImages/0d2dd70d-07b9-43f3-858e-2d670cfb893e/svn/kingsford-charcoal-lighter-fluid-4460071178-64_145.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,374
Posted By Iride01

Someone mentioned cooling when riding in the...

Someone mentioned cooling when riding in the heat. And that is something to consider. But on a unsupported ride with no help to get those ice packs or cold towels or even just cold bottles of drink,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 473
Posted By Iride01

Original chain? Perhaps they put the wrong width...

Original chain? Perhaps they put the wrong width chain on it. If you find out that it happens when going from the small to middle ring, then is your rear in 10, 11 or 12 tooth cog? Just for helping...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By Iride01

When I first got my Tarmac with Di2, I thought is...

When I first got my Tarmac with Di2, I thought is was crazy how often I was dropping the chain. Eventually I figured out that almost all of these drops were when first starting out or some after a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,374
Posted By Iride01

If the air temps increase somewhat drastically...

If the air temps increase somewhat drastically since my last 3 or 4 rides, then I know I'm going to have to get use to the new temps. So a few rides that I don't have to perform at peak but are 1...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 651
Posted By Iride01

Did the OP tell you that? I knew it wasn't...

Did the OP tell you that?

I knew it wasn't a race. However, you have to realize that some or many will race on rides. My statement of such was for how the OP was intending to ride it and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 630
Posted By Iride01

When the bike was new originally, those other...

When the bike was new originally, those other components you swapped out were unlikely to have been made by the brand the bike was sold under. So why should the brand change just because you changed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By Iride01

If it isn't making noise, I don't worry about it....

If it isn't making noise, I don't worry about it. Pads don't really need any visible clearance at all. But it might somewhat depend on what type and model disc brakes you have.

You don't really...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 499
Posted By Iride01

I tend to agree with those that said your bike...

I tend to agree with those that said your bike might be too big for you.

I use to ride frames that were way oversized for me for many years. I was able to be comfortable on them, even for long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 473
Posted By Iride01

14 years is a long time to put up with something....

14 years is a long time to put up with something. Did the shop you bought it from new ever say anything about why it was doing that?

When does the chain suck happen? And what actions seem to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,899
Posted By Iride01

This is fairly easy info to find... ...

This is fairly easy info to find...
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cKlYLh1YL._AC_SL1000_.jpg
https://www.amazon.com/BriskMore-inflators-Compatible-Insulated-Cartridge/dp/B07351DLP9

This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,899
Posted By Iride01

I don't dispute that at all. But if one...

I don't dispute that at all.

But if one gauge is used. And it's reading is consistently off by the same amount, then it'd not matter if a person is still going to adjust the tire pressure to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,899
Posted By Iride01

Okay, if you say so.

Okay, if you say so.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 24,917
Posted By Iride01

The only real thing that I can ding the other...

The only real thing that I can ding the other unknown cyclist for is not verbally telling robertorolfo that he would be sitting on the wheel and for how long or why.

Whenever I pass another...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 24,557
Posted By Iride01

I also enjoyed reading his stuff back when I came...

I also enjoyed reading his stuff back when I came across it long ago and was sad to find out at back then, that he'd very recently and tragically been killed.

Here is a link that goes to one of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 420
Posted By Iride01

It never worked well for me. I don't like...

It never worked well for me. I don't like getting up and riding in the wee hours of the morning. Nor do I like riding after coming home from work exhausted or in the dark. There were several...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,899
Posted By Iride01

Actual pressure doesn't matter as much. Though...

Actual pressure doesn't matter as much. Though you don't want to be in a under pressure situation with tubeless tires. Overpressure will have to be way over the max pressure listed. So just use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By Iride01

It'd help to know what series and model of brake...

It'd help to know what series and model of brake you are asking about. Since you mention 20" wheel, I'm thinking they aren't typical road bike brakes, but might be cantilever or v-brakes. Even...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-18-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 671
Posted By Iride01

Still not such a big deal to me. If I've...

Still not such a big deal to me. If I've commented in a thread, or subscribed to it without comment, then I'll know when new responses are in the thread just by scanning for the blue chevron when in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 570
Posted By Iride01

Why?

Why?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,280
Posted By Iride01

As long as the newbies that stay are more than...

As long as the newbies that stay are more than the old timers that leave, then that'll be a plus and the sport will have some reason to continue and exist.

Noobs are important to most anything.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-18-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 671
Posted By Iride01

I wonder if the server farms charge more for...

I wonder if the server farms charge more for sites that output a lot of email. And or likely, a lot of that email notification just gets marked as SPAM so it goes unseen. Much easer to do that as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 438
Posted By Iride01

You shouldn't feel that way about yourself. ...

You shouldn't feel that way about yourself.

Just because any of us disagree shouldn't be a reason to think badly of the other person.

I'd hate it if all my friends agreed with me. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 509
Posted By Iride01

Rotational weight AFAIK, pretty much only comes...

Rotational weight AFAIK, pretty much only comes into play when accelerating or decelerating. And most road bikes, IMO are paired from the factory with a wheel set that is befitting of the tier level...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 570
Posted By Iride01

I don't know why your are reading my post. But...

I don't know why your are reading my post. But evidently you do.

Your initial comment to my first comment here is about the same as my comment is to the OP.

And certainly there is nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By Iride01

Limit screws should not have needed to be...

Limit screws should not have needed to be touched. Especially just for a cable change. Usually limit screws only need to be adjusted when the bike is first set up. Only barrel adjusters or changing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By Iride01

Save the $200 and add it to your savings for a...

Save the $200 and add it to your savings for a better bike all around. You can get a 29er Trek Marlin 5 for $600 and if the LBS still has a Marlin 4 in stock, even less. The build and the components...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 570
Posted By Iride01

I thought you ignored me! So you really do love...

I thought you ignored me! So you really do love and care for me!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-18-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By Iride01

Not according to Surly. ...

Not according to Surly.

https://surlybikes.com/uploads/downloads/15924_SUR_Bike_Sizing_Chart_OL_VF.pdf

If you look at their geometry, then you'll see that a 60 cm in a Surely is more comparable...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 570
Posted By Iride01

Can't tell much from a link. What do you think...

Can't tell much from a link. What do you think looks interesting? Or are we just supposed to tell you what looks interesting to us?

Number one way to guarantee that I won't look at a link is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 354
Posted By Iride01

So what's the take away here... Move it or lose...

So what's the take away here... Move it or lose it?

It being the ability to move it.
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