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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 375
Posted By Mtracer

You can clean the rotors. I can't see any reason...

You can clean the rotors. I can't see any reason you would need new rotors. They are metal, don't absorb oil. But you have to clean them really well, and get into the little holes etc.

And yes I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,137
Posted By Mtracer

To the OP, welcome to BF. When I started serious...

To the OP, welcome to BF. When I started serious riding about 5 years ago, I went with a gravel bike. Mostly for the lower gearing. You can always get a second set of wheels so you can have a road...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 801
Posted By Mtracer

I avoid riding on sidewalks if possible because I...

I avoid riding on sidewalks if possible because I find it less safe and also awkward. There are very few pedestrians using sidewalks where I live, so that's never an issue. But there are the odd...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 622
Posted By Mtracer

I don't doubt the industry errs on the side of...

I don't doubt the industry errs on the side of replacing sooner rather than later for several reasons. Obviously, it is to their advantage to encourage the sale of more helmets, but they have skin in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,265
Posted By Mtracer

This ^^^^ While I got lost on "milk crate",...

This ^^^^

While I got lost on "milk crate", I agree completely about positioning the saddle relative to the bottom bracket as needed, then adjust bars via bar type, stem length and angle, and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,048
Posted By Mtracer

I call out "passing" rather than "on your left."...

I call out "passing" rather than "on your left." Most people don't really seem to understand their right from their left, at least not quickly. On our MUPs it's standard practice for all to move...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,048
Posted By Mtracer

Not stopping every time you come up to a...

Not stopping every time you come up to a pedestrian is not riding like an idiot becasue that pedestrian might suddenly step into your path. Nor is it riding in "racer mode". I've simply stated that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,048
Posted By Mtracer

I agree, like any situation, everyone involved...

I agree, like any situation, everyone involved needs to use caution. If someone moves suddenly into someone else's path, there's simply no way to avoid a collision. Obviously, the slower the speeds...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,833
Posted By Mtracer

Here's an Amazon link to the ones I'm currently...

Here's an Amazon link to the ones I'm currently using for warm weather riding:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MYZ9WRC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You may also want a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,833
Posted By Mtracer

You might want to try wearing a thin skull cap...

You might want to try wearing a thin skull cap for more comfort. I wear one year around (though larger ones to cover ears in the winter. It functions like a sweat band, but I was finding the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 776
Posted By Mtracer

I carry the same things on all road rides which...

I carry the same things on all road rides which are from 1 hour to 5 hours and can have me 35+ miles from home on a long out and back. I run tubeless, I occasionally have to insert a plug (Dynaplug)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,048
Posted By Mtracer

The pedestrian stepped out onto the trail. She...

The pedestrian stepped out onto the trail. She only seems to look towards the cyclist after she placed herself in front of them a split second before impact. Looks like it is 100% the pedestrians...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By Mtracer

I agree the problem is with your browser not...

I agree the problem is with your browser not Strava. I've not heard of this type of issue with Strava. So, I suspect all the main browsers work with Strava without issue. I use Firefox. So, I guess...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,372
Posted By Mtracer

I use helicopter tape, but very sparingly. For...

I use helicopter tape, but very sparingly. For example, on my road bike, I currently have only one small piece on the inside of the left rear chain stay near the wheel hub. I find it pretty easy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By Mtracer

Did you really get a Domane SLR 7 for $1,000?...

Did you really get a Domane SLR 7 for $1,000? They list for $8,500 or so, so saving $7,500 would mean getting it for $1,000. If so, that's the deal of the century.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 518
Posted By Mtracer

I had a weird noise once that was a frame pump...

I had a weird noise once that was a frame pump coming unscrewed. As a recall it was somewhat synced to cadence due to the rocking of the bike. Most recently I had a new sound that was very pronounced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,087
Posted By Mtracer

Machine wash the inner liner after every ride....

Machine wash the inner liner after every ride. Use delicate or gentle cycle. Then air dry. You really do not want bacteria to build up in them. With a clean liner it probably doesn't matter how often...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By Mtracer

I went ahead on a bike with Assioma Duo pedals...

I went ahead on a bike with Assioma Duo pedals and removed the left pedal. As expected, with the left pedal asleep and located well away from my phone and my Garmin head unit, the right pedal was NOT...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By Mtracer

I have a 2023 Domane SLR 7 and a 2023 Checkpoint...

I have a 2023 Domane SLR 7 and a 2023 Checkpoint SL5. The frames are similar but of course not the same. I agree with those saying you likely won't feel the difference in the form of comfort. Both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By Mtracer

This is an excellent point. I've often had...

This is an excellent point. I've often had balance ratios of 54/46% this would equate to about a 15% difference if comparing right to left power. Of course, you could run them as intended and get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By Mtracer

I have three sets of Assioma power pedals; two...

I have three sets of Assioma power pedals; two sets of Assioma Duos and a set of Prom MX. Though not the Duo -Shi. All are double sided. I'm 99% sure you cannot do what you are thinking. I think the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 495
Posted By Mtracer

I've used the Cat Ears noise suppressors for...

I've used the Cat Ears noise suppressors for years. Whether people noticed them or not, I don't know. But at first I felt a little self-conscious about them. Like I had Elvis sideburns. But they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,043
Posted By Mtracer

I used an iPhone as my bike computer when I first...

I used an iPhone as my bike computer when I first started riding. It worked well for me until two things happened. I started doing longer rides and the weather started getting cold. So, I needed more...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 897
Posted By Mtracer

It certainly wouldn't hurt to call out stopping,....

It certainly wouldn't hurt to call out stopping,. But if he was that far back, I doubt he would have heard you or heard you clearly enough for him to think it applied to him. That guy was clearly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 754
Posted By Mtracer

Di2 would be a major upgrade costing in the range...

Di2 would be a major upgrade costing in the range of twice what you paid for the bike. But it would have a big advantage for shifting. You can program those to just allow you to shift up and down the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 897
Posted By Mtracer

There’s the legal fault to consider, and I could...

There’s the legal fault to consider, and I could see that going several ways. But I think the OP is really asking, did I screw up? The answer is yes. You weren’t looking where you were going. Was the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,918
Posted By Mtracer

I ride almost exclusively solo. Mostly out of...

I ride almost exclusively solo. Mostly out of convenience since I don't have to adapt to someone else's schedule, I can start and end rides at my house, go at my chosen pace, and modify a ride as I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,464
Posted By Mtracer

If you can reproduce this noise on an indoor...

If you can reproduce this noise on an indoor trainer. Maybe get someone else to listen while you ride, and vice versa. This would help you locate the source of the sound.

I found it truly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By Mtracer

Sounds like it needs a bleed. But it also sounds...

Sounds like it needs a bleed. But it also sounds like you're saying you only need to pump them a few times after not using them all winter. If so, I'd leave well enough alone.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 859
Posted By Mtracer

I know I tried Rouvy ~4 years ago. As I recall it...

I know I tried Rouvy ~4 years ago. As I recall it was based on video recordings of rides with playback speed adjusted for the calculated speed I would be going, given my power output on the indoor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,328
Posted By Mtracer

I run tubeless road tires. I carry a Dynaplug...

I run tubeless road tires. I carry a Dynaplug Race kit, I do carry a spare tube. In 5 years, I've never come close to needing to use the tube. I have plugged a tire a few times. In the last year I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,164
Posted By Mtracer

I can't recommend the Hirobel Frame Clamp enough....

I can't recommend the Hirobel Frame Clamp enough. While it is a very safe way to hold a carbon frame, it's just plain easier than farting around clamping a seat post for any bike. I rarely even need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 651
Posted By Mtracer

Rim tape is certainly a likely issue. The other...

Rim tape is certainly a likely issue. The other is where the valve stem seats against the rim. Of course a bad or loose valve core can be an issue. Oddly, I've had the best luck with the Muc-Off...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mtracer

I think it was in a Hammer Nutrition article that...

I think it was in a Hammer Nutrition article that recommended NOT eating a meal within 3 hours of a ride. The idea being you don't want to be digesting a full meal while riding. On the other hand,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By Mtracer

That's the rub, the standard I have is the Zwift...

That's the rub, the standard I have is the Zwift Hub One trainer. While I don't need it to be accurate, I due need it to be consistent and I simply have no idea how consistent it really is. But...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By Mtracer

Just thought I'd update this. The larger 8-10%...

Just thought I'd update this. The larger 8-10% error I was seeing simply disappeared. I strongly believe this was an error in the indoor trainer power (Zwift Hub One) rather than a change in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,487
Posted By Mtracer

I also have a Garmin RCT715 (camera, light,...

I also have a Garmin RCT715 (camera, light, radar) and like it well enough. The only issue I had was when I tried it mounted to my saddle. The saddle movement caused distortion in the video.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,951
Posted By Mtracer

I don't think the OP is being unreasonable...

I don't think the OP is being unreasonable wanting to understand this. The groupeset, saddle etc, should be pretty consistent. So, it really comes down to the frame. I think it unlikely the frame is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,979
Posted By Mtracer

I use a drip wax (Squirt), but even then the...

I use a drip wax (Squirt), but even then the chain gets more or less black. But nowhere near like it does with oil or synthetic lubes. My hands will still get dirty if I handle the chain and I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 679
Posted By Mtracer

I have the Garmin 715 on the rear and a Fly 12...

I have the Garmin 715 on the rear and a Fly 12 camera/light on the front.

The Fly 12 works well enough. Battery life is okay at about 4.5 hours while running the light in a daytime random flash...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By Mtracer

You cannot mix the left and right pedals. They...

You cannot mix the left and right pedals. They are two different pedal models. Though thinking about it, normally the right pedal data goes to the left, and from there the left pedal transmits both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By Mtracer

Favero Assioma Pro MX Power Meter Pedals

I recently bought a set of Favero Assioma Pro MX power meter pedals. I've used their road version Assioma Duos for 4 years (with MTB body hack) without issue. In fact I have two sets of those that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:45 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 6,157
Posted By Mtracer

My main bike, a Trek Domane SLR 7, with my power...

My main bike, a Trek Domane SLR 7, with my power meter pedals, radar, lights and cycling computer is right around $10,000 and worth every penny of it, to me.

Pretty much any additional amount of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,600
Posted By Mtracer

According to bicyclingrollingresistance.com, the...

According to bicyclingrollingresistance.com, the Bontrager R3 Hard Case Light 25 mm tires are use about 8-10 W more per tire than Continental GP 5000 S TR. Now, these aren't the Bontragers that the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,518
Posted By Mtracer

Sounds like she is coming along just fine. Good...

Sounds like she is coming along just fine. Good on her for being a trooper and giving this a serious try.

I also agree that shifting is a skill to work on after she develops basic riding ability.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 479
Posted By Mtracer

USB ports do have varying charge ability. And my...

USB ports do have varying charge ability. And my own experience is PCs tend to have the least amount of current available for charging. And I'm sure I've had devices that would not charge from a PC....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,289
Posted By Mtracer

What is this big picture you speak of? I'm...

What is this big picture you speak of?

I'm thinking it's your own version of "the big picture" and if other's don't share your version of the big picture, they are somehow missing the "big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,489
Posted By Mtracer

I completely agree. The return leg is different...

I completely agree. The return leg is different in many ways. Of course, it is perhaps not as different as a loop, but different just the same.

I have several out and backs I do regularly. I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,742
Posted By Mtracer

The problem with the 220 - age calculation is it...

The problem with the 220 - age calculation is it is known to be a poor fit for older riders and it's just an average. While it's been a while since I looked into this I think it is something like 220...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,289
Posted By Mtracer

I stand corrected, the aero losses don't drop as...

I stand corrected, the aero losses don't drop as as fast as I thought. Though remove that 0% gradient point, and the curve doesn't look quite so dramatic. But still over say 2% to max gradient, VAM...
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