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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

rolled a spooky 32 miles.

rolled a spooky 32 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

or they're ready to box?

or they're ready to box?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 226
Posted By Troul

I LOL'd at that one. Funny stuff.

I LOL'd at that one. Funny stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

Got caught in a moiiist 36 mile ride. At least...

Got caught in a moiiist 36 mile ride. At least the return had some decent 17mph tail winds. Going out was a battle though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

That cool. OEM's make things ever so...

That cool.

OEM's make things ever so different so folks will open that wallet wider.
$180 for the old complete 11sp crankset vs $320 for the 12sp.
$85 for the old 11sp C.R. vs $80 for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

Wow! Very nice!

Wow! Very nice!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

that's kinda going a bit extreme to skip out on...

that's kinda going a bit extreme to skip out on some ride time... geeze mannn. :p
Get well soon bud!

Rolled a breezy 77 miles. No issues with the newly installed 12 speed FC-R8100 crank ring...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-25-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 162
Posted By Troul

if it pulled out, it's easy to push it back in...

if it pulled out, it's easy to push it back in using an eye glass repair kit that has a flat blade screw driver in it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21,692
Views: 5,628,353
Posted By Troul

PSA - a R8100 big C.R. is not a direct bolt-on...

PSA - a R8100 big C.R. is not a direct bolt-on replacement of a R7000 big C.R. Based on my crankset, .6mm shims are needed between the big ring & spider arms.
The shims needed to be installed as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,726
Posted By Troul

If you never x-chain, never shift under load,...

If you never x-chain, never shift under load, don't shift often, & keep the chain well serviced it should be a nonissue. I've ran 12 speed chains on an 11 speed drivetrain for years, both hollow pin...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 489
Posted By Troul

https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-440-12-Inch-Ton...

https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-440-12-Inch-Tongue-Groove/dp/B00004SBCU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A10VKYP8CN7R2

when i mentioned pliers, I was referring to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 380
Posted By Troul

clip would be my choice. FWIW, i replaced an...

clip would be my choice.
FWIW, i replaced an old Topeak saddle bag due to years of use showing its age with a brand new one. Not even a year in, the stitching started to give. IDK if the material...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 21,692
Views: 5,628,353
Posted By Troul

you could be a rep for them. I've inquired about...

you could be a rep for them. I've inquired about speedplay specific shoes from them & Wahoo, neither had a solid response. Just the generic, "here are retailers near you"
thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 405
Posted By Troul

Sounds about right with SRAM. lol

Sounds about right with SRAM. lol
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 21,692
Views: 5,628,353
Posted By Troul

I wished those came equipped with a 4-bolt...

I wished those came equipped with a 4-bolt option. not wanting to use adapters is the goal with my next pair.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 405
Posted By Troul

why wouldnt SRAM use a fitted hard plastic...

why wouldnt SRAM use a fitted hard plastic shim/spacer is odd. Does a hard plastic version exist?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By Troul

being that the OEM dropped production without a...

being that the OEM dropped production without a like replacement tells me that the design might've contained an overlooked durability issue under certain conditions.

I'd not search for another NOS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,726
Posted By Troul

that is a test i've been aware of, & it came...

that is a test i've been aware of, & it came about when I had an annoying drivetrain noise.
the shimano 105 11sp CR stuff seems to have a too soft of a material, resulting in a "clicking" when the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 489
Posted By Troul

at the cost of trashing the tube, using pliers to...

at the cost of trashing the tube, using pliers to pinch & rolling it at the bead while slipping the tire lever into the created void should be doable. Pry the lever over the rim once it's up under...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 307
Posted By Troul

would need to math together cells that sum to:...

would need to math together cells that sum to: 8.4v 1a
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,580
Posted By Troul

not all at one point in my life; You should b/c...

not all at one point in my life; You should b/c of N+1, more is better, bicycle adoption is real... well it could be starting with you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 561
Posted By Troul

initially my first thought was dry rotted... I...

initially my first thought was dry rotted... I should have went with the gut.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 561
Posted By Troul

defective maybe, or something just wanted the...

defective maybe, or something just wanted the skin of it.... like KFC chicken skins.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 581
Posted By Troul

put the cash that the airline company gives you...

put the cash that the airline company gives you towards replacement like sized rims & a proper carrying case (hard case) .
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,580
Posted By Troul

with a tire set [maybe wheels for some too]...

with a tire set [maybe wheels for some too] change out on some modern road bicycles, taking it down the gravel route would be achievable. I do it out of necessity if I am riding a certain area...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,580
Posted By Troul

If i were in your clipless shoes, I'd opt for a...

If i were in your clipless shoes, I'd opt for a spare set of wheels & cassette meant for road use.
Haven't checked to see if anything has been *updated; not sure of all road bikes, but a trek...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-22-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 307
Posted By Troul

any tags on the light that has an "input" voltage...

any tags on the light that has an "input" voltage & amperage callout?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-22-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 307
Posted By Troul

DC 4V-7.2V maybe.

DC 4V-7.2V maybe.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,047
Posted By Troul

but in the end, did you go with comcast?

but in the end, did you go with comcast?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,047
Posted By Troul

downside to discscs is that it's not as easy to...

downside to discscs is that it's not as easy to check the pads compared to the rim setup. ya have to actually bend down & look at something with these modern new designs.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By Troul

this imo will be the nail in the coffin.

this imo will be the nail in the coffin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-24, 01:21 AM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

85 miles

85 miles
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

spiked out 100.x miles yesturday. Hoping the...

spiked out 100.x miles yesturday. Hoping the legs allow for triple digits turday, but first things first, needs meh teh coffees.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

it all adds up with the common core meths.

it all adds up with the common core meths.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,416
Posted By Troul

my preference is durability, reliability, & ease...

my preference is durability, reliability, & ease of maintenance over weight savings. If the cost is right though, I'll opt for saving the weight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,162
Posted By Troul

What I've found is that a stubby tool tends to be...

What I've found is that a stubby tool tends to be a problem when things are not torqued right during installation in conjunction with a lack of routine maintenance.
if a part hasn't been taken...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,416
Posted By Troul

Bob Dopolina if you update your web page with...

Bob Dopolina
if you update your web page with 12 speed offerings, tag me to keep me informed.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,416
Posted By Troul

Cogs 17-19-21-24 have little critically in my...

Cogs 17-19-21-24 have little critically in my use.
The cogs that shine well for my style of riding are 11-12-14-15-16-30-32-34 in a 12x50 system.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21,692
Views: 5,628,353
Posted By Troul

Replacing the 50t Shimano R7000 C.R. with a new...

Replacing the 50t Shimano R7000 C.R. with a new R8100 C.R.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,416
Posted By Troul

I'd opt for 11-12-14-15-16-17-19-21-24-30-32-34...

I'd opt for
11-12-14-15-16-17-19-21-24-30-32-34
​Or
11-12-14-15-16-17-19-21-25-27-30-34
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By Troul

onyx is the only true quiet rear hub that I know...

onyx is the only true quiet rear hub that I know of... Some other brands may offer it, but I'd be leery of reliability.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,416
Posted By Troul

could maybe do a 12sp thread like this. ...

could maybe do a 12sp thread like this.

11-34T with a 16t cog in the mix for a 12 sp cassette....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,805
Posted By Troul

out of an old habit, I always position the "PSI"...

out of an old habit, I always position the "PSI" rating to the valve stem. The logo doesn't always line up, but when it does, it's a bonus.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

32 miles rolled. 39°F isn't my ideal temperature

32 miles rolled. 39°F isn't my ideal temperature
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7,144
Views: 753,110
Posted By Troul

31 miles before the clock struck Tuesday.

31 miles before the clock struck Tuesday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By Troul

i'd be down to go with a differential hub using a...

i'd be down to go with a differential hub using a 12sp cassette with mechanical rear der, but that would drive greater hate I'd think. Endless gearing because one can would be unpurposefully nice!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By Troul

the word 'electronic' positioned after 2x13 road...

the word 'electronic' positioned after 2x13 road can blur things.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By Troul

my interest was lost when it didnt offer a...

my interest was lost when it didnt offer a mechanical option. YMMV
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 673
Posted By Troul

imo, I think if Shimano starts with reducing...

imo, I think if Shimano starts with reducing narrowing down its compatibilies to allow simple things like making brifters visually look the same for its 105 tier stuff, it might bring in more sales....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,156
Posted By Troul

Find an aluminum framed pull behind kid trailer...

Find an aluminum framed pull behind kid trailer to convert into a MWS [mobile work station].
Strip it down to its frame on wheels & start modifying.
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