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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 312
Posted By Iride01

Your bike is made for disc brakes isn't it? If...

Your bike is made for disc brakes isn't it? If you don't have the mount points or the wheels and spacing on the drops and fork ends, it won't be inexpensive no matter what you get.

If you haven't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 662
Posted By Iride01

Kuss dropped out of the Dauphine. Several reason...

Kuss dropped out of the Dauphine. Several reason given, earlier illness and concern that they wanted him in the TdF were among them.

Not sure I like the idea of dropping out of a race if you are...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 153
Posted By Iride01

Interesting. I thought I had some in the...

Interesting. I thought I had some in the notification bell earlier this morning.

While not quite the same thing, there is still the blue chevron on the left of the thread title that will appear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 105
Posted By Iride01

Since you spent that much on the bike, continue...

Since you spent that much on the bike, continue to ride the crap out of it until you know what it doesn't do well for you.

I think that's a fairly light weight bike for it's day. So over many new...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 248
Posted By Iride01

Also note that I said "Can" being a word that...

Also note that I said
"Can" being a word that many of us use when we really mean "may".

And "big" in my case is relative. So no performance numbers are necessary for my thoughts on the subject. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 662
Posted By Iride01

As far as Roglic and Vingegaard being ask to not...

As far as Roglic and Vingegaard being ask to not go for it on Stage 17, the team directors may have also had a eye on just ensuring that no one screwed up causing them to not podium 1, 2 and 3 place...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 310
Posted By Iride01

When you get 10 post, you might post a pic of it...

When you get 10 post, you might post a pic of it and ask in the Classic & Vintage (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/) sub-forum. Otherwise you pretty much go by looks and if the components...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 246
Posted By Iride01

Delete everything beyond the .pdf on the link...

Delete everything beyond the .pdf on the link above. Pages 20 and 21 are what you want.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 246
Posted By Iride01

If you used 12 speed Ultegra rings there should...

If you used 12 speed Ultegra rings there should be no difference. Are you certain you didn't put the small ring on incorrectly?

On the 11 speed rings there is a mark that lets you know. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 536
Posted By Iride01

Hybrid is part of the issue. Do you want to ride...

Hybrid is part of the issue. Do you want to ride on the road or do you want to ride off road? Don't mix the two buying a bike that attempts to satisfy both needs.

If you are almost exclusively...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 248
Posted By Iride01

Weight? I wouldn't be surprised if it's not...

Weight? I wouldn't be surprised if it's not because the Synapse is lighter. 5 pounds can make a big difference. Even 3 pounds will be noticed over the length of the ride and many ups and downs or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-16-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 66
Posted By Iride01

It can be disabled..... ...

It can be disabled.....

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E67DE53E-5B08-4903-9767-F58973BC1829/EN-US/GUID-7EECCC5A-7118-49FB-AC09-C13A567AA6B3.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 662
Posted By Iride01

I'll watch it. Is it out yet? I much...

I'll watch it. Is it out yet?

I much preferred the series they did on just Movistar. Movistar was very entertaining. And also educational. And I really appreciate the Movistar team and their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By Iride01

I don't know what the differences are between the...

I don't know what the differences are between the pulley wheels you listed and the ones Shimano makes for your RD. However the Exploded diagram for the RD-5600 does say that the RD-6600 and RD-5501...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,915
Posted By Iride01

No shame. You might perhaps get numb hands...

No shame. You might perhaps get numb hands quicker on the ride. That hand position for me was notorious about letting my wrist become bent back all the way. Straight wrist helps keep numbness at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 485
Posted By Iride01

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 365
Posted By Iride01

What are you expecting the new wheels to do for...

What are you expecting the new wheels to do for you?

They'll change the way you perceive information about the handling of the bike. But they aren't going to make you appreciably faster nor will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By Iride01

Setting Smart Eat and Drink Alerts...

Setting Smart Eat and Drink Alerts (https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D9E9CF32-5A89-4140-8B6A-0A61633E397F/EN-US/GUID-E5AEF3C5-2139-42FF-8E5E-069D09D1D80D.html)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 485
Posted By Iride01

If you don't like my comments, then why not just...

If you don't like my comments, then why not just ignore them so you don't have us both filling the thread with comments many other won't care for?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 228
Posted By Iride01

Are we talking about something for a MUP or...

Are we talking about something for a MUP or something for a road that can be heard by motor vehicle drivers?

Scaring the folks in front of you on the MUP with a loud horn isn't the best of ways to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 266
Posted By Iride01

When you were a kid, did you spend your money on...

When you were a kid, did you spend your money on keeping such things in proper working order? Or did you spend it on other things and just assume you were invincible and didn't need to worry about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By Iride01

Do these have a name and maybe a part number?...

Do these have a name and maybe a part number? Same for your shoes and pedals.

I don't care for adapters. I'll recommend that you just get some shoes and pedals that are made for the type of cleats...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 415
Posted By Iride01

Turkey legs (safety levers) never stopped very...

Turkey legs (safety levers) never stopped very well compared to using the brake levers. But they always stopped me in time. Sure, there were times when I had to unclamp my butt cheeks from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By Iride01

Why not just get the set that is made for the...

Why not just get the set that is made for the RD-5600? They are all over the internet. And probably one of the few things the eBay sellers aren't asking a arm and a leg for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 284
Posted By Iride01

You might see a bigger difference between two...

You might see a bigger difference between two different tire models. Particularly between the budget tire and a high dollar tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,286
Posted By Iride01

What's the major dilemma? You either like the...

What's the major dilemma? You either like the bike you can obtain, or you don't. A bike that looks like a bike they rode in the pro grand tours still isn't a bike that was ridden in the pro grand...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,384
Posted By Iride01

So in Darwin's survival game, of those that crash...

So in Darwin's survival game, of those that crash in accidents that will involve head trauma, we want the people with lesser abilities to have a better chance to survive? <grin>.

Welcome to BF!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 485
Posted By Iride01

What is it you think I need to comprehend. Or are...

What is it you think I need to comprehend. Or are you not comprehending the article well enough to tell us what that is?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 485
Posted By Iride01

Well they weren't $10,000 bikes back then. Not...

Well they weren't $10,000 bikes back then. Not certain why for the purpose of my comment that bike index matters. That's just a new tool, IMO.

Like a lot of articles today, I don't think the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 521
Posted By Iride01

I have that issue here on some routes I ride....

I have that issue here on some routes I ride. Particularly the 11 mile long MUP. It's especially bad when going through the sections where it's like rapid fire sequences of extremely bright and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 485
Posted By Iride01

I did. But once you get all the human interest...

I did. But once you get all the human interest part out of the way it's the same thing that's been going on for ages. Just different people and different tools of the trade on both sides.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 903
Posted By Iride01

For ages they've said drop bars on a road bike...

For ages they've said drop bars on a road bike should be the same as the distance between the acromion process of your shoulders. I don't really put much into that. But maybe it suggests the max...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 346
Posted By Iride01

I don't tend to favor rain gear as it only lets...

I don't tend to favor rain gear as it only lets your body get soaked with sweat instead of rain. Maybe some woolen stuff that still insulates when wet will be better.

A quick google says it only...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 320
Posted By Iride01

I think both SRAM and Shimano make great shifting...

I think both SRAM and Shimano make great shifting components in their top of the line groups. Your bigger decision is whether you'll prefer the way Shimano uses the shifter buttons/levers over SRAM's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,039
Posted By Iride01

I guess another question might be is the seat...

I guess another question might be is the seat post in the wife's bike the same diameter as the seat post in the Trek Checkpoint of the OP.

Even a slight fraction of a mm smaller seat post can mean...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 445
Posted By Iride01

Is this the pic you wanted to post? ...

Is this the pic you wanted to post?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/644x524/80-trident_titan_5eb5232beb8c21c54a5f7c5dfe611436525eaa0f.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 903
Posted By Iride01

Well good for you. 11-21 on the rear......

Well good for you.

11-21 on the rear... ooof! That'll make one grunt quite a bit.

1995 bike? Likely has a 130mm rear spacing if they weren't too far behind the times. You could somewhat...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 278
Posted By Iride01

Consider if it will make you feel hotter when all...

Consider if it will make you feel hotter when all that water sitting in the sun on your back heats up. As well, do you really want to carry excess water with you whether in bottles or on your back if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By Iride01

I came to the same assumption 10 or 15 years ago...

I came to the same assumption 10 or 15 years ago when I was standing on my feet 9 to 10 hours a day and just monitoring and pushing the start button on a CNC vertical mill. I'd take five or more 20...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,039
Posted By Iride01

If you are only wanting to try it for a ride or...

If you are only wanting to try it for a ride or two, then just put it in the bike and use nothing if you don't want to buy the proper stuff.

If it happens to slip on you, then you know you either...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-14-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By Iride01

Do you sit very upright on that bike? At your...

Do you sit very upright on that bike? At your height, I'd think the frame size a tad large for you. But falling off the back of the saddle doesn't lend any credit to the bike being too large.

Is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By Iride01

Seems like you bought a wheelset that isn't...

Seems like you bought a wheelset that isn't really made for your bike. Can you get your money back?

Just to be clear, the spacing on the rear of the bike is less than the OLD or spacing needed by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By Iride01

If you can't keep a nutted axle sufficiently...

If you can't keep a nutted axle sufficiently tight to hold your wheel in, then why to you expect a QR will be any different? My apologies for being so blunt. But a nutted axle is better for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 331
Posted By Iride01

I don't know enough to really say, but that hub...

I don't know enough to really say, but that hub looks like it's for a bike with a narrower dropout spacing and they must have added special looking spacers to make it look correct for the wider...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By Iride01

Our days start out with temp and dewpoint real...

Our days start out with temp and dewpoint real close. It's one of the main reasons I usually don't start a ride until after 11:00 am. I prefer the direct sun bearing down on me to the energy...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-13-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By Iride01

When my palms are on the top or back part of the...

When my palms are on the top or back part of the hoods, then that's usually the rear half of my palm near the wrist. And that isn't a good place to be resting all the rest of your weight by as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 213
Posted By Iride01

Your bb shell is T47? If not, I'm not sure what...

Your bb shell is T47? If not, I'm not sure what you are going to use it for?

Isn't T47i just a BB that fits a Shimano or other 24mm crank spindle in a T47 sized shell?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-13-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By Iride01

Aren't your hands always on the outside of the...

Aren't your hands always on the outside of the hoods when you are on the hoods? Only my thumb hooks over the top of the hood. My palms are pretty much flat and down the outside of the hood.

When I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 895
Posted By Iride01

You might be too worried about flats. It's been...

You might be too worried about flats. It's been several years now since I've flatted with my plain jane tubed version of GP 5000's. But still their rolling resistance is way better than the Marathon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 799
Posted By Iride01

You might consider a new bike with as high a...

You might consider a new bike with as high a frame stack as you can get. Roubaix and Diverge from Specialized will need less spacers than your current bike. Is that the Soma Double Cross? But in the...
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