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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Oops, saw there are two sizes, my mistake!

Oops, saw there are two sizes, my mistake!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks for the comment! Looks like the ideal...

Thanks for the comment! Looks like the ideal rider height is up to 5’7 based on the specs - I ride bikes typically suggested for riders 6’2”-6’3”, so probably on the small side for me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Nice looking setup! Max ride would probably be...

Nice looking setup! Max ride would probably be 20-30 miles. On average probably more in the 10-15 range. This would be my, last minute ride after work one day, or quick ride during lunch hour, or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Wow!!! If I saw a new Liberte for $299 I would...

Wow!!! If I saw a new Liberte for $299 I would jump!!! I don’t expect that type of deal during prime riding season but I’ll keep my eyes open. Best I’ve seen so far with discount is $450 before tax....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks. Yeah, you are right that $350 isn’t...

Thanks. Yeah, you are right that $350 isn’t exactly a spectacular deal, but I do like this model the more I look at it. Honestly, at first I’ll probably just mod the seatpost and leave everything...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks, the good news for me is that my travel...

Thanks, the good news for me is that my travel does not involve train or air travel. I just need it to fit under my desk, or in my car. I did find a long Tern seat post. It telescopes and fits in a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Super kind of you to offer! I’m down in South...

Super kind of you to offer! I’m down in South Carolina so a bit away unfortunately. I’m watching a used Liberte right now that is going for $350 which sounds like a decent deal (not a screaming good...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. For the stem...

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. For the stem (although there isn’t really a stem per se on the stock bike)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks all!!! I’m not a heavy rider (160 lbs /...

Thanks all!!! I’m not a heavy rider (160 lbs / 72.5 kg), but my legs are long for my height (cycling inseam is around 35.5 inches if memory serves). I’m primarily a road cyclist, but dabble in gravel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,137
Posted By Plainsman

Modifications to make a folding bike work?

I’m contemplating my first folding bike and I already know I’m not the ideal budget folding bike prospect (I ride large road frames and I probably need 39 inches from saddle to pedal). So to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By Plainsman

Well, there's a bit of genius that I totally...

Well, there's a bit of genius that I totally missed. Here I am thinking through the process - remove pads, then reset pistons. But you're totally right, why not use the pads to push the pistons...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By Plainsman

Park tool PS-1 / good for pressing pistons?

Folks in the know - I see Park Tool makes a few tools for disc brakes. I actually have the PS-1. First time changing out brake pads. Is this tool also good for pressing the pistons back in, or do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Plainsman

Man, I feel sheepish posting this. I assumed that...

Man, I feel sheepish posting this. I assumed that since a mechanic swapped out the spacers all was good. I just compared the top cap from the new headset to the old one (still in a bag with old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Plainsman

okay, thanks, so that being the case. Any...

okay, thanks, so that being the case. Any thoughts on why I can’t get the headset to load enough to take out headset play (or even load enough to cause the steering to slightly bind?) The play I’m...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Plainsman

sounds like I need to pull out the plug and...

sounds like I need to pull out the plug and inspect it. You are right, the shop did change the spacer stack when they swapped the headset. I’ll dig on it some more tonight. Somebody asked, and yes,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Plainsman

the odd part is, I can’t add a couple of NM. The...

the odd part is, I can’t add a couple of NM. The wrench won’t turn anymore. It’s like the screw is bottomed out. It’s really odd, I know.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Plainsman

I trust them. I have the old headset. I’ll...

I trust them. I have the old headset. I’ll compare the markings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By Plainsman

I don’t understand this compression plug?

I feel a bit silly for asking, but I have no idea what’s going on here. I’ve had this bike since 2014 (Scott CR1), and just had the headset replaced earlier this year. I noticed some play in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By Plainsman

Okay, that makes more sense! I have it on a floor...

Okay, that makes more sense! I have it on a floor stand so it is perfectly upright. I’m hoping last night’s fail was due to lack of flicking of the lines, and not quickly releasing the levers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By Plainsman

This is great stuff! I tried strapping them down...

This is great stuff! I tried strapping them down overnight last night, but missed some steps. My bike was upright (not lying down parallel to the floor as you indicate), I didn’t flick the lines, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By Plainsman

Help! Spongy brakes after storage!

I could really use sone help here! I haven’t ridden my road bike with hydraulic discs for a couple of months, it’s just been hanging on the wall (one of those pedal type hangers, so it sits parallel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 931
Posted By Plainsman

I appreciate the images, and I actually have a...

I appreciate the images, and I actually have a few sets of older alloy rims so this gives me a good idea of what to look for. Is the general consensus that pad extenders are a safe way too eek out a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 931
Posted By Plainsman

It is a camera effect, there isn’t really any lip...

It is a camera effect, there isn’t really any lip at the top of the track or concavity going on- the track is smooth and flush (these are new wheels, albeit relatively inexpensive ones. I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 931
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks, and had no idea there used to actually be...

Thanks, and had no idea there used to actually be concave tracks. I knew Zinn liked to see a few mm from the top of the track, and since I don’t quite have that, that was my primary concern.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 931
Posted By Plainsman

This is actually a brand new wheelset. Less than...

This is actually a brand new wheelset. Less than 50 miles on it. Brake tracks are not concave, that is an illusion from the photo. Tracks are flat and flush. I’ve looked up brake pad extenders and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 931
Posted By Plainsman

Is this rim brake pad setup safe/sound? (With photos)

So I probably need long reach calipers, but short reach R7000 is what I have. You can see that the pads are right at the tip top of the brake track. Is there any issue running this way? Ideally I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By Plainsman

Good stuff, thank you!!!

Good stuff, thank you!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By Plainsman

Awesome! Thanks for the simplified breakdown!

Awesome! Thanks for the simplified breakdown!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks all for these tips!!! These guides look...

Thanks all for these tips!!! These guides look excellent. One of the issues I've had when setting these up is getting enough initial cable tension. Unlike the old 10-speed derailleurs that required a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By Plainsman

R7000 front derailleur adjustment?

The new breed of Shimano FDs are challenging me. The older Ultegra/105 seemed really easy to tweak. I’m getting just a tiny bit of rub at the cage when in the 52/12 combo, but what I’m reading about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By Plainsman

Struggle seating headset - with pics

Threadless headset. Not cartridge bearings, exposed “caged” type bearings. Having trouble getting the cone to center the steerer tube after I insert the compression ring. Seems to shift before I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 381
Posted By Plainsman

Very brief cassette/spacer question

Shimano 9/10/11 road Freehub. SRAM 1050 11-32 10 speed road cassette. Requires a 1.85mm spacer to fit the 10 speed SRAM cassette on the 11 speed Shimano hub, correct?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks Andy, quality shop and just had it done....

Thanks Andy, quality shop and just had it done. Haven’t even ridden it yet. When I got it home and noticed the issue I took it back and they promptly worked on it. The pre-load on the bearings was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By Plainsman

Headset / head tube notch?

In a previous thread, I described a “clunk” feeling around the headset of my road bike (2014, integrated headset, carbon steerer) that would happen after a hard stop. After many attempts to re-adjust...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By Plainsman

I truly appreciate the thoughtful responses. I am...

I truly appreciate the thoughtful responses. I am contemplating racing on these, but never a mountainous event. Quick and reliable braking power in a group, and especially if the roads get wet, is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By Plainsman

Cool, thanks!

Cool, thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,665
Posted By Plainsman

Shallower is faster?

Are there any good examples where shallower rim depths (30mm or less) tested faster than deeper sections (30-55mm)? With all of the current wind tunnel data floating about, and the evolution of aero...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By Plainsman

Fair points. I don’t really consider anything...

Fair points. I don’t really consider anything over 1500 or so particularly light either. I was thinking of using these for time trials and events that are mostly flat to rolling. I too try to avoid...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By Plainsman

Question for Superteam Wheel Owners - rim brake crowd

I’ve been lamenting that I can’t find deep section carbon wheels for my 10 year old Scott CR1 because the chainstay clearance is so tight. 25mm seems to be cutting it close (as the tire tends to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By Plainsman

Thanks. I did narrow it down to the headset. I...

Thanks. I did narrow it down to the headset. I can now replicate the issue when the bike is static. It’s almost 10 years old, and I’ve never touched the headset. Turning the bars it does have that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By Plainsman

So as I’m tearing this down, and it does have...

So as I’m tearing this down, and it does have cartridge bearings, what am I looking for on those cartridge bearings when inspect them to tell if they are bad? I thought I had this fixed with a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

I really appreciate all of the feedback and...

I really appreciate all of the feedback and different experiences. I did a gravel ride on Friday and the one thing it confirmed for me was that the stock wheels I'm running spin up slow and the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

I’m surprised I don’t know (since I run a set on...

I’m surprised I don’t know (since I run a set on my road bike), but how many points of engagement on the Zipps?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

Thank you very much for sharing the spec (and I...

Thank you very much for sharing the spec (and I like the spec)! That looks to be at least an equal in warranty and probably a better hub. I just built that wheel up on their site and before shipping...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

I read up a little on those tires. I’m running...

I read up a little on those tires. I’m running 37mm stock Giant tires right now, but had planned to move to the Specialized 2bliss pro in 45mm. How do you find the 40mm grip on loose surfaces?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

hmmm…that is good to know, and throws in a little...

hmmm…that is good to know, and throws in a little wrinkle. Makes the diff between the Zipps and LB with equivalent warranties only about $50. The deciding factor moves from cost/warranty to pure...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-21-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

Those look fantastic. Which model and width Zipp...

Those look fantastic. Which model and width Zipp tires?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-21-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

The WR series was one I had in mind. How much...

The WR series was one I had in mind. How much extra does the lifetime warranty cost, and does it cover everything? (If you break a Zipp while out riding, assuming you didn’t drop it off a mountain,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,720
Posted By Plainsman

Zipp 303s for gravel vs other options

I “kinda” walked into a deal on some new Zipp 303s wheels ($300-ish under retail) and picked them up. Wondering if anyone is running them for gravel, or if there are better $1k options out there. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,058
Posted By Plainsman

I still remember running 19s

I still remember running 19s
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