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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 402
Posted By UnCruel

Fixed, except I'm going to give soldering the...

Fixed, except I'm going to give soldering the cable end a whirl. I wish I had known about the stainless steel challenge earlier. I would have waited until the flux arrived.

[Edit:] I suppose I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 402
Posted By UnCruel

Oh, yeah. ...

Oh, yeah.


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 402
Posted By UnCruel

I'm reading an older thread on this topic: How...

I'm reading an older thread on this topic: How long do rear derailleur cables last? (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1240252-how-long-do-rear-derailleur-cables-last-2.html) 4500 miles,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 913
Posted By UnCruel

The mystery deepens. Or maybe just...

The mystery deepens. Or maybe just coincidentally gets worse.

I put a new cassette and chain on today, but now my shifter is acting up. I don't see how it could be related to this symptom, so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 402
Posted By UnCruel

Shifter Hangs Up?

I replaced the cassette and chain today (possibly related thread: Rumble - Cassette Wear or Something Else?...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-03-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 526
Posted By UnCruel

(2190 - 2140) / 2140 ≈ 2.3%

(2190 - 2140) / 2140 ≈ 2.3%
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 913
Posted By UnCruel

Rumble - Cassette Wear or Something Else?

The other day while riding smooth pavement, I noticed a rumbling feeling as I pedaled. It did not occur while coasting, and there were no grooves or patterns in the pavement. Last night while...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,365
Posted By UnCruel

From reading this thread, I would conclude that...

From reading this thread, I would conclude that the Gen 3 frame is more comfortable for long ride endurance. Unfortunately, I'm late to the bandwagon. How would one identify the generation of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 354
Posted By UnCruel

Sound logic, indeed :lol: I was only asking...

Sound logic, indeed :lol:

I was only asking out of curiosity. The resin pads I have now don't actually need replacing yet. I was on the site because I was considering switching to metallic pads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 401
Posted By UnCruel

Thanks for the tire suggestions. I'll take a...

Thanks for the tire suggestions. I'll take a look at them.

The trail is in Arnold City Park, on the south side of the Meramec River, just south of St. Louis County. It only exists today because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 401
Posted By UnCruel

Tires for Muddy Pavement?

My brother and I live near a paved trail that floods frequently. After flooding events, a layer of clay/silt is deposited on the trail, and it remains for a while. The trail is like that at least...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,947
Posted By UnCruel

I've become a total Garmin fanboy since getting...

I've become a total Garmin fanboy since getting my Edge 830. There is a ton of data, and I geek out on that sort of stuff. The Edge 130 Plus is more affordable ($200 USD), and it will do all the...
Forum: Touring
08-05-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,876
Posted By UnCruel

There's a high probability that your sleeping bag...

There's a high probability that your sleeping bag is marketed, not rated, for that temperature (EN/ISO 13537 is a testing standard for this, but only the more serious manufacturers do it, and then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 354
Posted By UnCruel

Shimano Brake Pad Resin Lining 3rd, 5th Generation

I was poking around Shimano's web site today looking at my brakes (Shimano GRX BR-RX400) and the replacement pads available for them. The resin ones state they are "Resin (5th Generation)", and the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-01-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By UnCruel

Your body's normal response to exercise is to...

Your body's normal response to exercise is to limit your digestion, which would otherwise direct blood flow and other energy resources away from your muscles. You can counteract this with training,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By UnCruel

I'd scrub them with a good stiff-bristled brush. ...

I'd scrub them with a good stiff-bristled brush. While wet, since the synthetic leather is apparently water soluble. Don't run them through a hot dryer until you've gotten them completely clean.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,897
Posted By UnCruel

A little over two years. No, really, there's...

A little over two years. No, really, there's nothing I regret about it. If I had to own only one bike, it would be this one. The tires are Teravail Washburn (the "Light & Supple" version) 700x42...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,897
Posted By UnCruel

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,414
Posted By UnCruel

I rode yesterday, and I stopped midway to cool...

I rode yesterday, and I stopped midway to cool down. I splashed some water on my face/head, then sat under a pavilion with some breeze. I had been there a good long time, and I thought I was ready...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-20-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By UnCruel

Where do you feel it? If it activates your quads...

Where do you feel it? If it activates your quads or your glutes, it is going to be good for climbing.
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

:lol: No, FedEx lost it. I suspect it would not...

:lol: No, FedEx lost it. I suspect it would not be better, because without support underneath, I suspect the bag will eventually sag to the point where it makes contact with the tire, no matter how...
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

1/4"

1/4"
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

An update, for anyone who is curious. The hanger...

An update, for anyone who is curious. The hanger (and the tent/bag) survived the trip, which turned out to be 6 days of mostly gravel. The hanger deformed a little, but did its job of keeping the bag...
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,769
Posted By UnCruel

You're supposed to ride around those!

You're supposed to ride around those!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,098
Posted By UnCruel

No judgement from me. Canyon had a bike that I...

No judgement from me. Canyon had a bike that I liked except for the color, and I didn't buy it for that reason. Frustratingly, they had another bike with the same frame, but in a better color, and...
Forum: Touring
04-26-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

Thanks. Yes, the bag is waterproof.

Thanks. Yes, the bag is waterproof.
Forum: Touring
04-26-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

This is what I came up with. There's a good 2...

This is what I came up with. There's a good 2 inches / 8 cm of clearance over the tire, and nothing rubs. It's ugly, but should do the trick.
...
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. The...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

The weather forecast for this weekend looks terrible, so I think I am going to delay my start by a couple of days. Even though I ordered that bumper bar, I...
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

Update: I am paying for overnight shipping of a...

Update: I am paying for overnight shipping of a Restrap Bumper Bar. Let's hope it arrives in time and it does the job. Yes, I know, I should have worked this out weeks ago.
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,923
Posted By UnCruel

Handlebar Bag Stand-Off?

I recently bought one of MSR's bikepack tents (the Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2-Person). It has straps with stand-offs to mount about 1 inch / 2 cm in front of the handlebar. It also has an adjustable...
Forum: Touring
04-07-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,501
Posted By UnCruel

Heat moves from the warmer body to the cooler...

Heat moves from the warmer body to the cooler body until they reach the same temperature.



Condensation is the conversion of a gas to a liquid. To bring this tangent back to the original topic,...
Forum: Touring
04-07-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,501
Posted By UnCruel

The condensation occurs on the tent walls, where...

The condensation occurs on the tent walls, where it is cold. It releases its heat into the tent wall (because it's cold). Most of that moisture came from the occupant's exhalations, which means...
Forum: Touring
04-06-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,501
Posted By UnCruel

Yes and no. Bigger tent = more surface area...

Yes and no. Bigger tent = more surface area through which to lose heat. However, you can't really rely on your tent to keep you warm, because you need ventilation to avoid condensation building up...
Forum: Touring
04-06-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,369
Posted By UnCruel

I backpack with an inflatable pillow. I consider...

I backpack with an inflatable pillow. I consider it a luxury, but it makes enough difference to be worth packing. I'm just not comfortable with wadded up clothing. The one I use is a Thermarest...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By UnCruel

Here is what the video looks like ... ...

Here is what the video looks like ...

https://youtu.be/i0G2gy_StQE
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By UnCruel

Handlebar action camera mount

I recorded some video from a handlebar mounted camera this weekend, and the side-to-side motion is making me seasick.

Camera: GoPro HERO10
Configuration: 4K, 30 fps, Linear + Horizon Leveling,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-20-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,516
Posted By UnCruel

Have you checked your data to see whether data is...

Have you checked your data to see whether data is being logged? It could be more of a display problem on the Edge 520 than a HRM or communication problem. On my Edge 530, I occasionally have periods...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-20-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,401
Posted By UnCruel

I assume you know about Zwift. I don't use it, or...

I assume you know about Zwift. I don't use it, or VR. A quick search suggests that Zwift doesn't have VR support.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,539
Posted By UnCruel

For me, it has been my best year ever. ...

For me, it has been my best year ever.

About midway through the year, I saw that I was on track to ride 3000 miles this year, so I made that a goal, which I have achieved.
I pulled off my first...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-13-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,695
Posted By UnCruel

I have a pair of Origin8 Supercell tires left...

I have a pair of Origin8 Supercell tires left over from when I was riding a 26" fatbike. They exhibited awful self-steering unless inflated to the full 20 PSI. They're heavy, too, but they are the...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-12-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,695
Posted By UnCruel

In the Fatbikes forum, the relevant question is,...

In the Fatbikes forum, the relevant question is, why so high a tire pressure? I have a pair of fatbike tires that need to be run at 20 PSI. They're up for adoption, if anyone is interested.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,236
Posted By UnCruel

Definitely. My gravel/all-road bike (Trek...

Definitely. My gravel/all-road bike (Trek Checkpoint) is set up with 42mm Teravail Washburns (center slick), and it's actually the bike I normally take on road trips, because it gives me the most...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,236
Posted By UnCruel

Pleasant and Scenic Rides in the United States

I am thinking about vacations for next year, and I want to plan more around cycling. Someone I follow on Strava posted a ride along the coast (in Spain), and that got me thinking about destinations...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,845
Posted By UnCruel

I haven't found anyone's road bike routing...

I haven't found anyone's road bike routing algorithm that can be trusted blindly. They are useful as suggestions, but in the end, I only trust routes I have laid out manually.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,897
Posted By UnCruel

All in one ride today. Uh, if you use the stick...

All in one ride today. Uh, if you use the stick trick to prop up your bike near water, make sure it isn't so near that your bike falls in when the stick fails.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,972
Posted By UnCruel

Did she say how hard you were pedaling?

Did she say how hard you were pedaling?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,143
Posted By UnCruel

I'd be inclined to keep the chain and replace the...

I'd be inclined to keep the chain and replace the quick link.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,538
Posted By UnCruel

I make much use of cleats, putting torque into...

I make much use of cleats, putting torque into more of my pedal stroke. I was eager to develop this habit when I switched to clipless pedals. Spot checking a couple recent rides, it looks like my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,183
Posted By UnCruel

I had a Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE, which was able...

I had a Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE, which was able to initiate and receive phone calls. 3-4 day battery life, so not really an improvement to the problem you're trying to solve. Mobile device...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By UnCruel

Trek's solution to all of the above: Trek...

Trek's solution to all of the above: Trek Commuter Pro RT, Bontrager Blendr Low Commuter Light Mount.
...
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