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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,014
Posted By Koyote

And it looks like those bolts are only torqued to...

And it looks like those bolts are only torqued to 5nm...Should be at least 7nm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, I should've qualified that as: hardcore...

Yeah, I should've qualified that as: hardcore roadies generally don't ride fast on paths. Not safe with the other users on those paths.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 479
Posted By Koyote

I owe you an apology! Went out to the garage...

I owe you an apology!

Went out to the garage and had a look at my Hotshot 350...And yep, it is starting to crack where the mounting clip attaches to the body of the light. Mine is probably 2-3...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 60
Posted By Koyote

Whaaat? That doesn't seem right. It would be a...

Whaaat? That doesn't seem right. It would be a deal-breaker for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

Hardcore roadie's [sic] don't ride on paths.

Hardcore roadie's [sic] don't ride on paths.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

Oh, agreed. But how do you feel about people...

Oh, agreed. But how do you feel about people posting strong (general) opinions without any experience?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

In other words, you are insisting that your tires...

In other words, you are insisting that your tires are very fast, even though you haven’t tried many (or perhaps any?) other tires.

This is why you’re not being taken seriously.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 211
Posted By Koyote

That would be too easy.

That would be too easy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,014
Posted By Koyote

Once again, you seem to have very strong opinions...

Once again, you seem to have very strong opinions on things that you don’t understand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

I wonder why MikeDeason won’t answer my question?...

I wonder why MikeDeason won’t answer my question? It would help us all understand his claims about the Marathon Plus tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 470
Posted By Koyote

My Specialized S-Works stem begs to differ.

My Specialized S-Works stem begs to differ.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

How many other tires (in that size range) have...

How many other tires (in that size range) have you used? Please give us some examples so that we can understand your frame of reference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 549
Posted By Koyote

I applaud you for giving credit to the person who...

I applaud you for giving credit to the person who actually coined that phrase -- rather than to Gloria Steinem.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 198
Posted By Koyote

Yes, it's fine. Ease up on the pedaling force...

Yes, it's fine. Ease up on the pedaling force when shifting and you shouldn't have a problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 549
Posted By Koyote

fify.

fify.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,014
Posted By Koyote

If you think we can discern anything about your...

If you think we can discern anything about your bike fit from a close-up photo of the saddle, then you really should follow rsbob 's advice and consult a fitter. You're in over your head.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 713
Posted By Koyote

Poster's bike has a routine maintenance issue...

Poster's bike has a routine maintenance issue that should be resolvable for about fifty bucks, and has voiced no complaints about the bike...And yet people recommend everything from new wheels to an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 713
Posted By Koyote

Bearing replacement shouldn't be more than about...

Bearing replacement shouldn't be more than about $50 including labor.

I'm not saying the shop is trying to rip off the OP...But there must be more to this story.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 267
Posted By Koyote

The 1040 is functionally the same as OP's 540,...

The 1040 is functionally the same as OP's 540, but with larger battery and larger screen. Absolutely the finest cycle computer I've used, and the battery life is incredible even with the non-solar...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 713
Posted By Koyote

Cartridge bearings are the most easily replaced...

Cartridge bearings are the most easily replaced type of bearings. There is something fishy here.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 633
Posted By Koyote

Dude, that is EXACTLY what you said: ...

Dude, that is EXACTLY what you said:



You have no idea what you are talking about.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 713
Posted By Koyote

Bearings are easily and inexpensively replaced…...

Bearings are easily and inexpensively replaced… Why is the shop trying to sell you an entire new wheel?

PS: your bike is not obsolete, and replacement parts will be available for a very long time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,938
Posted By Koyote

If you’re not inscribing your ride data on stone...

If you’re not inscribing your ride data on stone tablets, you’re a loser.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 633
Posted By Koyote

Categorically incorrect, as evidenced by Garmin's...

Categorically incorrect, as evidenced by Garmin's recent (weeks ago) complete overhaul of the Connect app. No problems with the data, either.



Also categorically incorrect, as is evident to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,773
Posted By Koyote

I'm just gonna say this: you often seem to have...

I'm just gonna say this: you often seem to have very little experience and info, and yet you still reach these broad conclusions...conclusions which are often wrong. Try to learn more and opine less....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,773
Posted By Koyote

Looks like you chose a pretty poor MIPS helmet...

Looks like you chose a pretty poor MIPS helmet with little padding. That's a problem with your choice, not with MIPS helmets in general.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 735
Posted By Koyote

Tubeless will take care of most issues that...

Tubeless will take care of most issues that otherwise would require you to stop and put in a tube… And those situations that it doesn’t handle easily are resolved in exactly – – exactly – – the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 735
Posted By Koyote

Sorry, I didn't catch that due to the weird...

Sorry, I didn't catch that due to the weird syntax. But you're still missing the bigger point -- which is that, in the event that a plug doesn't work, you just stick in a tube and fill it with air or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 735
Posted By Koyote

Incorrect on all counts. The "whole point of...

Incorrect on all counts.

The "whole point of tubeless" is that it allows lower psi (without risk of pinch flats) and will handle many/most small punctures on its own...But one should still be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By Koyote

I don't know how to assess those relative...

I don't know how to assess those relative probabilities. I think both scenarios are rather unlikely.



I don't know if mechanical disc brakes are less failure-prone....But if you don't need the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By Koyote

You weren't asking me, but I'd say maintenance is...

You weren't asking me, but I'd say maintenance is a wash. Theoretically, the fluid should be replaced in a hydro brake system every couple years, but I'm not sure it's necessary -- esp with Shimano,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By Koyote

Have you taken it back to the shop?

Have you taken it back to the shop?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,671
Posted By Koyote

You’ve not offered a single piece of evidence...

You’ve not offered a single piece of evidence that the VA Tech helmet lab has received any funding from a helmet manufacturer. (Your “beliefs” are not evidence.)

Your version of “common sense” and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,671
Posted By Koyote

In other words, (1) they do indeed list your...

In other words, (1) they do indeed list your helmet, (2) you have absolutely no evidence that they take money from the helmet industry.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,671
Posted By Koyote

I just typed in my helmet’s brand and model name...

I just typed in my helmet’s brand and model name in the search box, and it showed up – even though it’s been replaced by about three updated versions since I bought it.



Provide evidence or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,773
Posted By Koyote

​​​​​​https://www.pearlizumi.com/products/transfer...

​​​​​​https://www.pearlizumi.com/products/transfer-lite-skull-cap-14361807?variant=40648912470187
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 359
Posted By Koyote

Yes, and yes.

Yes, and yes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,134
Posted By Koyote

That's putting it mildly. They were clunky...

That's putting it mildly.

They were clunky boat anchors, even when new.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,773
Posted By Koyote

Okay, here it is: I didn't address...

Okay, here it is:



I didn't address this portion of your post because it's too weird to take seriously. First, it's unlikely that removing part of the helmet will make it more comfortable --...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,134
Posted By Koyote

What is the point of this question?

What is the point of this question?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By Koyote

Clean the rotors with 91% isopropyl alcohol and...

Clean the rotors with 91% isopropyl alcohol and replace the pads. And don't ever again put lubricant on the brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,773
Posted By Koyote

Interesting conclusion to this thread.

Interesting conclusion to this thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,773
Posted By Koyote

Did you buy the large and find it too big for...

Did you buy the large and find it too big for your noggin?

Just wondering, as I tried on a Lazer last week (think it was called a Z1) in size Medium, which is my normal size -- and it was huge.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By Koyote

A thread on the relative merits of disc versus...

A thread on the relative merits of disc versus rim brakes, electronic versus mechanical shifting, and all that? Wow, we are really treading new ground!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,671
Posted By Koyote

Coming back to add this: I easily found the score...

Coming back to add this: I easily found the score for my five-year old helmet...So we'll add this to the list of things about which you are just wrong.

Bear in mind that they don't test every...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

You should really visit a few shops and look at...

You should really visit a few shops and look at MTB and gravel bike offerings before posting things like this. You just continue to embarrass yourself.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 479
Posted By Koyote

Interesting. Have had mine for 2-3 years -- can't...

Interesting. Have had mine for 2-3 years -- can't recall exactly. I do have a couple other tail lights, but often use the 350 since it's so bright. So I'd guess that I've got at least 7k miles, much...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 479
Posted By Koyote

I smell user error - are you particularly...

I smell user error - are you particularly hamfisted?

Did you contact Cygolite for replacements?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

Okay, now I understand: you decide what is...

Okay, now I understand: you decide what is "normal," you decide what the "average cyclist" wants, and you are "projecting" your own desires onto others.

Ego, ego, ego...With a large side order of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,479
Posted By Koyote

​​​​​​For you, maybe you are correct -- assuming...

​​​​​​For you, maybe you are correct -- assuming that you've tried tubeless, or at least have honestly assessed it and decided that you won't benefit enough to justify the little bit of fuss.

Your...
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