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Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 295
Posted By dbf73

went back and looked at invoice. Not EVO. Don’t...

went back and looked at invoice. Not EVO. Don’t think that existed when I purchased. No idea of patch brand but I seldom patch and it was never an issue with butyl tubes. Just meant to say patches...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 295
Posted By dbf73

pedantry is alive and well

pedantry is alive and well
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 295
Posted By dbf73

brand was in thread title. My experience is by...

brand was in thread title. My experience is by definition limited to what I used. No valve caps but not salty comparable conditions to my trad Conti tubes. Offering a data point not a definitive...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 295
Posted By dbf73

all I can say is the self adhesive patches I had...

all I can say is the self adhesive patches I had wouldn’t stick. Ended up buying some different ones that did. All valves may be metal but plating and finish may be the cause of the corrosion. Could...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 295
Posted By dbf73

Harder to patch and the valves can become...

Harder to patch and the valves can become corroded/stuck if wet. A reasonable experiment but have gone back to regular tubes
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,936
Posted By dbf73

Anyone try one of these mini electric pumps?

Very tempting. Even if I did recently buy a big box of CO2 carts....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By dbf73

Excellent photos of beautiful bike 🚴

Excellent photos of beautiful bike 🚴
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,518
Posted By dbf73

Have had good experiences with them. Recommended

Have had good experiences with them. Recommended
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,502
Posted By dbf73

How are these width wise? Wide, narrow or...

How are these width wise? Wide, narrow or average?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,647
Posted By dbf73

I like Kent Hrbek’s idea of crosstraining -...

I like Kent Hrbek’s idea of crosstraining - bowling and ice fishing
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,189
Posted By dbf73

have those in blue and red. Fit is so good

have those in blue and red. Fit is so good
Forum: Southwest
04-20-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By dbf73

How many miles average?

How many miles average?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By dbf73

Garmin 830

Garmin 830
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By dbf73

Resource for multi day ride routing?

Are there any websites or other resources for planning multi day trips? Strava and other will let you see routes from a starting point and allow specifying distance, direction, road surface and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,763
Posted By dbf73

I don’t have a big problem w wet but doing a...

I don’t have a big problem w wet but doing a cross country drive through snow salt etc is more concerning
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,763
Posted By dbf73

Search this looked like perfect thread but...

Search this looked like perfect thread but seemingly no answers. Any ideas since?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10,707
Views: 273,232
Posted By dbf73

I was getting weird ass noises like you describe....

I was getting weird ass noises like you describe. Turned out the through axle wasn’t quite tight enough after a flat repair. Tightened and noises disappeared. Good luck
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,523
Posted By dbf73

which model?

which model?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,346
Posted By dbf73

I had been running GP5000 in 28 on my Emonda...

I had been running GP5000 in 28 on my Emonda because that was supposedly the max that would fit. Had to replace because of wear and a tear and noticed Trek had upped the max for the frame to 30 so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,959
Posted By dbf73

Was any early SRAM product built in the US? Or...

Was any early SRAM product built in the US? Or perhaps some of their high end or limited production stuff ala Trek?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By dbf73

Which group set on the 2014? I had one w DA Di2...

Which group set on the 2014? I had one w DA Di2 which was a great bike that served me well for many years, now on trainer duty
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,241
Posted By dbf73

For me, crosswind sensitivity has been mainly due...

For me, crosswind sensitivity has been mainly due to wheel depth. One reason I went with the Emonda as it has 37 deep wheels down from 52 on previous bike a Felt AR. Much improved.

Aero between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,428
Posted By dbf73

Another vote for maroon. Maybe not a long term...

Another vote for maroon. Maybe not a long term choice but good until retaping needed
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By dbf73

Just to confirm, I have never had this issue with...

Just to confirm, I have never had this issue with other tubes such as Bontrager and Continental. I barely shut the valve and did not have the issue w the Pirellis until they got wet. Perhaps another...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By dbf73

Of course. I get valve unstuck w PB Blaster and...

Of course. I get valve unstuck w PB Blaster and pliers. First thing on ride today, get flat from massive thorn. Now I get to play w replacing the valve core using replacements ordered (thanks for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By dbf73

Knew that, stupid autocorrect. Tried with pliers...

Knew that, stupid autocorrect. Tried with pliers but it twisted the main valve stem. Will try w small vise grips on stem next

ps never had this issue before w Bontrager and Continental tubes
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By dbf73

Pirelli presta valve stuck corrosion

Title says most of it. Decided to try pirelli smartTubes but when bike is ridden in rain the presto valve gets stuck and can’t be unscrewed to top up pressure. How to unstick?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By dbf73

Following as I was going to ask about batteries...

Following as I was going to ask about batteries too
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,187
Posted By dbf73

Bike and rider 200 pounds. 28mm clinchers at 70F...

Bike and rider 200 pounds. 28mm clinchers at 70F 80R
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,733
Posted By dbf73

Also cars including the first Wankel/rotary...

Also cars including the first Wankel/rotary engined production vehicle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,925
Posted By dbf73

Any idea of the weight difference between the...

Any idea of the weight difference between the two? My weight weenie side wants to replace my chrome fork w carbon
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,518
Posted By dbf73

I have a Colnago Master that was built up with...

I have a Colnago Master that was built up with silver Potenza about five years ago. Really like the appearance of the Athena crankset. If I can find one, is this an appropriate substitution that will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,925
Posted By dbf73

That’s what mine cost

That’s what mine cost
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,925
Posted By dbf73

i got something similar a few years ago ...

i got something similar a few years ago
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Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 679
Views: 252,867
Posted By dbf73

Very nice. Which components yielded greatest...

Very nice. Which components yielded greatest weight savings?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 896
Posted By dbf73

Saddle testing - how long?

How long in terms of number of rides or miles does it take to convince you a new saddle will work for you? Know right away or long rides required?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By dbf73

How is sizing?

How is sizing?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,798
Posted By dbf73

Foolish me. Kind of. For taking Trek’s spec of...

Foolish me. Kind of. For taking Trek’s spec of max tire size at face value. Originally was listed at 28 so I bought a set of 28s to replace the 25 stockers. Now I see it is listed at 30 and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,786
Posted By dbf73

26 cars (5 currently) and 10 bikes (3 currently)

26 cars (5 currently) and 10 bikes (3 currently)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-21, 06:43 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,362
Posted By dbf73

my $500 124 came pre rusted :)

my $500 124 came pre rusted :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,362
Posted By dbf73

Nice. I had a 124 spyder (74?) I bought for $500...

Nice. I had a 124 spyder (74?) I bought for $500 to fill a gap while waiting for ordered car to come in. Reliable in MN winter and perhaps most fun for $500 ever. Eventually broke a piston but it had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,362
Posted By dbf73

Sold a 73 914 to buy a 76 Capri II which I raced...

Sold a 73 914 to buy a 76 Capri II which I raced w some success. After a bunch of other cars currently driving a 993tt and started riding semi seriously again over fifteen years ago ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-30-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,388
Posted By dbf73

He and Christian are doing Vuelta broadcast on...

He and Christian are doing Vuelta broadcast on the Olympic channel
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,778
Posted By dbf73

My Varia came w several different shaped pads and...

My Varia came w several different shaped pads and inserts and one should work with the aero post. I get cadence info from the power meter on my Emonda SL7 etap which I assume is the same power meter...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,844
Posted By dbf73

Did a club ride Thursday night. Even though it...

Did a club ride Thursday night. Even though it looked like sunset or about to rain at 6pm w a cloudless sky, i felt fine riding. We did dial it back a bit for conditions. Saturday morning ride fine...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,476
Posted By dbf73

I’ve done many many sets of automotive disc...

I’ve done many many sets of automotive disc brakes but just bought first bike w these. Should I forget the automotive experience or just tweak for the bike context? For example I have some special...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By dbf73

ps - found what I have. 11-28 works just fine

ps - found what I have. 11-28 works just fine
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By dbf73

Have to use 10 speed cassette. No extra gear but...

Have to use 10 speed cassette. No extra gear but you can sub different geared 10 speed cassettes without issue. I have an even larger cassette w 7970 no problem. Can’t remember/find what I have
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,189
Posted By dbf73

Sidis in the Mega (wide) version?

Sidis in the Mega (wide) version?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,255
Posted By dbf73

update - turns out battery not bad. New battery...

update - turns out battery not bad. New battery dead after a day. Operation on charged battery fine but quick drainage guess due to partial short somewhar. Since this is my trainer bike now, I’ll...
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