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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 34
Posted By Barry2

Welcome to bike forums. A non rusty vs...

Welcome to bike forums.

A non rusty vs rusty cotter pin…both will still “cotter”.
I understand the worry over a new bike, but a little surface rust happens in some humid areas.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By Barry2

If you choose to replace the hanger, remember the...

If you choose to replace the hanger, remember the new one still requires alignment.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By Barry2

Realign the hanger and then reconfigure/check the...

Realign the hanger and then reconfigure/check the shifting.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 149
Posted By Barry2

Can you go through the middle of the left side &...

Can you go through the middle of the left side & tap out the right side ?

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By Barry2

assumption of did you measure the chain? If...

assumption of did you measure the chain?
If measured, please tell how and the result?

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 200
Posted By Barry2

Earlier this year I shipped Shimano a dead GRX...

Earlier this year I shipped Shimano a dead GRX Di2 rear.
I had to send my purchase receipt from the eBay dealer I used.

Replacement arrived in about 10 days.

Happy customer

Barry
Forum: Introductions
09-11-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 392
Posted By Barry2

Ive been meaning to try those. welcome ...

Ive been meaning to try those.

welcome

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By Barry2

I keep one of These...

I keep one of These...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,857
Posted By Barry2

From your new pictures, I think the bottom clamp...

From your new pictures, I think the bottom clamp is installed backwards.
That is why the saddle nose is being forced downward.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,857
Posted By Barry2

This is worth a look ...

This is worth a look

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w39JuimhI6A
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,857
Posted By Barry2

You are correct, there is no tilt adjustment once...

You are correct, there is no tilt adjustment once the clamping bolt is tightened.
That one bolt serves two purposes, it clamps the saddle rails and holds the tilt adjustment at the same time.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By Barry2

Welcome to bike forums. I took a look around...

Welcome to bike forums.

I took a look around and came up blank.
I can often find weird parts, but this time I could not even find a part number or SKU for that item. Do you have them?

There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,847
Posted By Barry2

Wherever you go, be sure you’ll be happy visiting...

Wherever you go, be sure you’ll be happy visiting and not riding.
It’ll be January…. Weather happens.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,847
Posted By Barry2

Uhhu , Welcome to Bike Forums. Not knowing...

Uhhu ,
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Not knowing your abilities it's tough to recommend a ride and not knowing what you define as "Epic" makes it tougher.

If somebody was visiting San Francisco and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,020
Posted By Barry2

BTW, If you'd like to get away from that...

BTW, If you'd like to get away from that caricature of a HR graph from Strava, try intervals.icu (http://intervals.icu)

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,020
Posted By Barry2

My Garmin Venu3 operates in two modes for HR. ...

My Garmin Venu3 operates in two modes for HR.

2 LED - saves battery and is ok for all day use <120bpm.
above about 120bpm it reads 80bpm and just stays there

6 LED - eats more battery, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 404
Posted By Barry2

Don’t cheap out on the new inner. They are not...

Don’t cheap out on the new inner.
They are not all created the same.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Barry2

My A1c is giving me troubles for many months and...

My A1c is giving me troubles for many months and this seemed to be a good step to learning the causes.
I’m not sure I’ll like the answer…… “if it tastes good, spit it out” 🙂

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Barry2

Direct Stelo.com (http://Stelo.com) Barry

Direct Stelo.com (http://Stelo.com)

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Barry2

Just tried to add Dexcom App to my Garmin Watch...

Just tried to add Dexcom App to my Garmin Watch Venu3.
App installed, went through login / Dexcom account-linking process..... "No Data" in the App.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Barry2

CGM, any other Type2's using Stelo ?

Just installed my first Dexcom Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM).
These have just been released Over-The-Counter for Type 2 diabetics.

My first number was not a great start, but this is what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,279
Posted By Barry2

Give a man a fish......... Barry

Give a man a fish.........

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 518
Posted By Barry2

I’d guess you own more than lockring! when you...

I’d guess you own more than lockring!
when you tried the previously functional cassette, you did so with a lockring having longer threads than the original one.

But hey, it’s a guess!

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By Barry2

My wife has hade a Zeta...

My wife has hade a Zeta (https://zetasaddles.com/) for some time and loves it.
She came from a saddle with springs and thought I was going to move it to her carbon FX4……. Oh hell no!
Put her on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,974
Posted By Barry2

I’m taking the 5th ! Barry

I’m taking the 5th !

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By Barry2

Check your headset for bad bearings and slop. ...

Check your headset for bad bearings and slop.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By Barry2

Sounds spendy for a 2019 Synapse,....... Sure...

Sounds spendy for a 2019 Synapse,....... Sure each to their own.
My guess, OP wants a power meter.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By Barry2

Welcome to Bike Forums. Nice first post,...

Welcome to Bike Forums.
Nice first post, lots-o-details.

No, the Rotor cranks are not compatible with a Shimano crankset.
Shimano (at least recently) have the Drive Side (DS) crank arm attached...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Barry2

Did you “disconnect” the e-tube app correctly? ...

Did you “disconnect” the e-tube app correctly?

connecting the app disables the shifters. You must select disconnect in the app before they will work again.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,708
Posted By Barry2

Di2 Too soon ? Barry

Di2

Too soon ?


Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 804
Posted By Barry2

Look for the wear markers on the tire. ...

Look for the wear markers on the tire.

Example
On Continental 5000 's these are small round golf ball looking divots. They are middle of the tread by the tire logo.
When the divot is no longer...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-18-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Barry2

I haven’t seen Duracell 2032’s without this...

I haven’t seen Duracell 2032’s without this coating in years.
After Stages Power specifically declared coated cells as incompatible, I switched to Energizer for 2032 cells.

The tendency for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,444
Posted By Barry2

I’m with pdlamb , I don’t ride the most obvious &...

I’m with pdlamb , I don’t ride the most obvious & trafficked route.
My town has a map of recommended bike routes and they are signposted as such.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,199
Posted By Barry2

i was welcoming, polite and informative. ...

i was welcoming, polite and informative.

Maybe you could try some of that and link us to an actual newer thread where tubeless doesn’t get beaten to death?
For the record, all my modern bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 768
Posted By Barry2

They come in shorter distances than a full iron. ...

They come in shorter distances than a full iron.
Try a sprint and see what you think.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 537
Posted By Barry2

Mandatory……… It depends on the bike and your...

Mandatory……… It depends on the bike and your weight

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 768
Posted By Barry2

You’ve been riding, running, learn how to swim...

You’ve been riding, running, learn how to swim and there’s something else to try.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,199
Posted By Barry2

Welcome o bike forums. You have hit upon a...

Welcome o bike forums.
You have hit upon a subject that has been beaten to death.

If you go to the top of the screen and click "Search" then "Advanced Search", You can search "Titles Only" for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 595
Posted By Barry2

Maybe you could find a bike mechanic to come with...

Maybe you could find a bike mechanic to come with you on the trip?
:)

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,010
Posted By Barry2

you just had to say it out loud ! Now I have...

you just had to say it out loud !

Now I have to bite my tongue, else fall foul of the mods.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,010
Posted By Barry2

Rule#60 (https://www.velominati.com/) Dust...

Rule#60 (https://www.velominati.com/)

Dust caps are against the rules.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,010
Posted By Barry2

First thing I do is throw the caps away. ...

First thing I do is throw the caps away.

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By Barry2

Hells bells.... I had to search your post for a...

Hells bells.... I had to search your post for a question mark !!!!!

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/e-tube/project/compatibility.html

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 388
Posted By Barry2

Measuring saddle height from BB to Saddle, does...

Measuring saddle height from BB to Saddle, does not account for Crank length and pedal stack.
Setting the crank at the bottom of the stroke and inline with the seat tube then measuring, accounts for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 388
Posted By Barry2

Assuming you can still measure the old bike. ...

Assuming you can still measure the old bike.

Use the middle of the bottom bracket (BB) on the old bike as the zero point, then measure the following.
1. BB to top of saddle (directly inline with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,406
Posted By Barry2

Jay, Torque the bolts correctly, grease or...

Jay,
Torque the bolts correctly, grease or thread lock is your choice.
There is no wrong answer.
checking the torque after some miles won’t hurt either.

all the best

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 628
Posted By Barry2

I’ve never seen Ultegra with a clutch. can you...

I’ve never seen Ultegra with a clutch.
can you please tell me the part number?
I may get me one.
My 11sp Di2 Ultegra slaps a bit with an 11-36 cassette.

Thanks

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 628
Posted By Barry2

Road rear derailleurs (RD's) don't offer the...

Road rear derailleurs (RD's) don't offer the clutch function.
My GRX RD does. It's a lever you physically move to engage the clutch.
It helps stop the chain slap over bumpy ground.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,505
Posted By Barry2

I'll take the tunnel over that downhill ! ...

I'll take the tunnel over that downhill !

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By Barry2

Just be sure to torque the stem bolts to spec. ...

Just be sure to torque the stem bolts to spec.

Barry
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