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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 607
Posted By Steve B.

Road bike, maybe 4 crashes in 35 years, one a...

Road bike, maybe 4 crashes in 35 years, one a wipe out in a turn on a wet road, another as a collision with another cyclist on a MUP, then a cyclist cut me off on the NYC Century, broke a rib on that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,340
Posted By Steve B.

Because I felt like commenting on it.

Because I felt like commenting on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,340
Posted By Steve B.

The late reply made me go back to read the thread...

The late reply made me go back to read the thread to see what we were discussing, but yes, the A junction does other things. Though on my new Di2 12 spd. There’s no longer an A junction.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 279
Posted By Steve B.

Carbon paste has a grit to it, can help with...

Carbon paste has a grit to it, can help with slippage. I have also added a bit of fine kitty litter to regular lube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 184
Posted By Steve B.

Don’t get Pearl Izumi. They went cheap and...

Don’t get Pearl Izumi. They went cheap and eliminated the seamed edging on the straps, now it’s just thin lycra which is difficult to lay flat. I’ve purchased my last pair,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 311
Posted By Steve B.

My very light nylons wind jackets are made by...

My very light nylons wind jackets are made by Canari. Not super expensive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,695
Posted By Steve B.

This is interesting as I purchased a new Quantum...

This is interesting as I purchased a new Quantum in ‘91, had the shifters on the top of the downtube design, internal cabling. I was told it a was an ‘89 model year and had been sitting unsold on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 343
Posted By Steve B.

The wheels on my new Emonda are Bontrager...

The wheels on my new Emonda are Bontrager tubeless ready. When I installed some Conti GP5000 S TR tires, initially with tubes, they were a royal PITA to get onto the rims. I have one of those Kool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 343
Posted By Steve B.

Others might read the thread and wonder what it...

Others might read the thread and wonder what it does. Yes, just adding to the knowledge base.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 343
Posted By Steve B.

It does indeed. That tubeless “ledge” is what...

It does indeed. That tubeless “ledge” is what helps a tubeless tire seat and hold air. Useless if using a tube. You have to make sure the bead of any tire is sitting in the middle channel when...
Forum: Introductions
05-19-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By Steve B.

Will the new components improve the speed and...

Will the new components improve the speed and smoothness on flats and climbs?

No. a new cassette and chain, yes and maybe new shift cables if it’s been a year of two. But new derailers won’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 454
Posted By Steve B.

This is exactly correct with my experience. I...

This is exactly correct with my experience. I have an older set of Conti GP4S tires 28mm, non-tubeless, on my gravel bike road wheels. The wheels are WTB i23, so 23 mm wide. The tires measure at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 454
Posted By Steve B.

I mounted Conti GP 5000 S TR sized 28MM to my...

I mounted Conti GP 5000 S TR sized 28MM to my Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 rims. When installed with tubes, they were exactly 28mm. When installed tubeless they are 30 mm, both times at 70-80 psi
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-19-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,720
Posted By Steve B.

My riding buddies can hear the alert tones...

My riding buddies can hear the alert tones generated on the 1040. I can't so just turned it off.

And no escaping that Garmin cannot write a manual. The 1040 is horrible, the Instinct watch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 967
Posted By Steve B.

The real measure of how good a ride the mt. bike...

The real measure of how good a ride the mt. bike provides is when it is ridden on terrain it is designed for, off road, single track, etc.... It's likely going to suck on asphalt. So don't ride it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,849
Posted By Steve B.

Well you have described the issue with a no name...

Well you have described the issue with a no name Chinese frame. You have no idea what thought process, if any, was put into the frame design. For all I know these were frames built for the lower...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 739
Posted By Steve B.

Is the bar set much lower than the saddle ?. ...

Is the bar set much lower than the saddle ?. That will push you forward. My “go fast” bike has the bar about 1-1/2 inch lower than the seat. My tourer and gravel has the bar level with the seat,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 459
Posted By Steve B.

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless...

I have luck finding metric 3-4-5-&6 mm stainless hex head screws at my local Ace hardware.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,849
Posted By Steve B.

I did that 9 years ago. I put 8,500 miles on a...

I did that 9 years ago. I put 8,500 miles on a Flyxii frame that cost $358 shipped. It rode very well, was not a light frame, over 1700 or so. When I opted to trade up to an Emonda, I found a bike...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 739
Posted By Steve B.

Seat angle might be nose down, throwing upper...

Seat angle might be nose down, throwing upper body onto the bar. Level the seat ?
Forum: Touring
05-17-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 647
Posted By Steve B.

6 mile rides does not translate into 80-100 miles...

6 mile rides does not translate into 80-100 miles with a loaded bike. I would be aiming for 35-45 miles. My training rides would be 15-20 minimum 2-3 days per week, with at least one 35-40 mile...
Forum: Triathlon
05-17-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 948
Posted By Steve B.

What a lot of the competitive athletes do with...

What a lot of the competitive athletes do with their clipless shoes, is leave them mounted on the pedal in the transition area. When they come off the swim, they change into whatever bike clothing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,720
Posted By Steve B.

First ride today with the Varia 715. It’s as...

First ride today with the Varia 715. It’s as described, a game changer for situational awareness. I suspect my 1040 audible alerts are too faint for my deaf ears, I could hear the audible on my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By Steve B.

Curious how your local shop has them ?, I thought...

Curious how your local shop has them ?, I thought they are house brand at REI and only sold thru REI ?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 996
Posted By Steve B.

They can be badly designed. The bollards on a...

They can be badly designed. The bollards on a path in Eisenhower County Park, in Hempstead, NY, were originally about 4” wide and painted the same color yellow as the lane divider paint on the trail...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,849
Posted By Steve B.

Came close to buying, it’s a well equipped bike...

Came close to buying, it’s a well equipped bike for the price. Specialized had it on their website for $3999 and I thought that was a good deal, it listed for $4200. It’s a grand for a good set of...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 948
Posted By Steve B.

From what I remember, yes. I recall shorties,...

From what I remember, yes. I recall shorties, that had no arms and were cut off at above the knee, or full suits for colder conditions. These were all designed for swimming, not surfing or kayaking,
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By Steve B.

Dunno, my so- called cross country mt bike, which...

Dunno, my so- called cross country mt bike, which Specialized calls a “down country” bike, has a flat bar and a 1X shifting system. My Topstone has a an adventure type drop bar and a 2X shifting...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 948
Posted By Steve B.

Thanks for the follow up. I think the bike will...

Thanks for the follow up. I think the bike will be just fine. You can always do simple mods. like a clip-on aero bar. Clipless pedals are always a good add, check out shoes at a local bike shop, best...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By Steve B.

Why the Domane ?. It’s their endurance bike, has...

Why the Domane ?. It’s their endurance bike, has the IsoSpeed shock absorbing system. Do you need that for club rides ?. I recently purchased an Emonda, it’s by far the most comfortable bike I’ve...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,720
Posted By Steve B.

I think we are missing the point of the very...

I think we are missing the point of the very basic function, with an assumption that ALL cars coming up behind you are a danger to you potentially and that the radar at minimum warns you that there’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 390
Posted By Steve B.

Assuming a GripShift system on a flat bar bike of...

Assuming a GripShift system on a flat bar bike of some sort ?. The answer is No. The shifter is either pulling or releasing cable, a set amount according to how much is needed to get the derailer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,205
Posted By Steve B.

I am reasonably certain that had I run the tube...

I am reasonably certain that had I run the tube thru a bucket of water with no apparent leaking bubbles, I will have tossed the tube and spent the awful amount of $7 for a new one,
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,564
Posted By Steve B.

The member 20% usually excludes Garmin in my...

The member 20% usually excludes Garmin in my experience. I am in the market for a Varia unit (the 715). I can get 10% off at my LBS and know not to bother waiting for the REI sale as they very rarely...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,720
Posted By Steve B.

UPS does the same

UPS does the same
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,805
Posted By Steve B.

At lower pressures on a tubed tire, more likely...

At lower pressures on a tubed tire, more likely to pinch flat. Thus you need to run higher psi. With tubeless road, same thing as with a mt bike tire, no tube to pinch, thus lower psi is...
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,564
Posted By Steve B.

Got the flyer. I am in the market for a Varia...

Got the flyer. I am in the market for a Varia unit, but REI almost never discounts electronics like Garmin stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,805
Posted By Steve B.

IMO, road tubeless is not as great as often...

IMO, road tubeless is not as great as often reported, not as easy as often suggested. But still an overall improvement.

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Tend to agree with this. One thing forgotten is that with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,805
Posted By Steve B.

This pretty much describes my method for the...

This pretty much describes my method for the seasonal clean out and replacement of sealant in my mt bike tubeless tires. Works a charm usually,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 544
Posted By Steve B.

You are of course using the GP 5000 S TR tubeless...

You are of course using the GP 5000 S TR tubeless version ?. They also make a regular 5000 that is a clincher/ non tubeless tire,
Forum: Recumbent
05-12-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By Steve B.

Used to ride a Vision, would never ride with...

Used to ride a Vision, would never ride with anything other then a clip in pedal. I tried ratraps, too chancy to have a foot come out and hit the pavement. SPD was the pedal of choice,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 426
Posted By Steve B.

That was my thought. Why bother for a millimeter...

That was my thought. Why bother for a millimeter or two.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 982
Posted By Steve B.

My question was if OP wanted something like...

My question was if OP wanted something like brake/shifters, why not just run indexed brake shifters ?. Why use friction at all. Get a matchup set of F and R derailers and just use an indexed system.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 982
Posted By Steve B.

Why run as friction ?. Just find some e-bay 8-9...

Why run as friction ?. Just find some e-bay 8-9 spd or something and use indexed with brifters ?

And to answer, I am pretty sure all brake shifter units were indexed. Shimano STI is plus 30 years...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By Steve B.

No, it just throws more upper body weight onto...

No, it just throws more upper body weight onto the h-bar. I keep my saddle dead level.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,505
Posted By Steve B.

All true I might be buying a Varia early...

All true

I might be buying a Varia early next week, when I do I’ll find out how and if it interfaces with a Garmin watch
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,505
Posted By Steve B.

I ride while wearing an Instinct 2 Solar. I use...

I ride while wearing an Instinct 2 Solar. I use the watch for kayaking and swimming. The watch noticeably vibrates with assorted warnings like texts or emails received on my phone. I wonder if a...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 652
Posted By Steve B.

There’s no such thing as all the bad news about...

There’s no such thing as all the bad news about carbon forks. They are used on a million bikes with no issues. Touring bikes with steel frames are likely to see steel forks because they are easy to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 584
Posted By Steve B.

The Garmin Explore 2 is the less expensive of the...

The Garmin Explore 2 is the less expensive of the large screen Garmin cycling computers. Does not provide for the training and performance functions of the more expensive models. Is designed for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 584
Posted By Steve B.

GAIA GPS has you download regions and can be...

GAIA GPS has you download regions and can be installed on a smartphone, so you don’t need cell service. You can route with this app, has a large variety of maps, including satellite view.

You...
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