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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 216
Posted By Polaris OBark

I bought a second, 650b wheelset, and have put...

I bought a second, 650b wheelset, and have put the widest tires my frame will allow on them. The front is 48mm; the rear is 42mm. What you describe is my normal ride, and unfortunately I am hitting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,588
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/336x475/mv5bnzazodk0mzkymv5bml5banbnxkftztcwotmymjuymq_v1__b3cddd0ef2722bdfb317164d29822a1de648547f.jpg


You don't have to have a point to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 327
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have a GRX 436/30T crankset paired with an...

I have a GRX 436/30T crankset paired with an 11-40T cassette with a GRX derailleur on two bikes (and 3 rear wheels).

Ride what you want/need. Who cares what other people think? (Unless you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 139
Posted By Polaris OBark

I apologize for this non-answer to your question,...

I apologize for this non-answer to your question, but I think you will be better off if you replace both the bottom bracket and crankset with something other than FSA (they have a reputation). I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,644
Posted By Polaris OBark

If you look at the threads the OP starts, they...

If you look at the threads the OP starts, they all begin with a declaration, never a question. The declaration is either a restatement of the obvious, or else something (mildly) controversial.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,855
Posted By Polaris OBark

Or @Juvela has an equally dry sense of humor.

Or @Juvela has an equally dry sense of humor.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,644
Posted By Polaris OBark

On mountain bikes, especially full-suspension...

On mountain bikes, especially full-suspension mountain bikes, I think the case in favor of 1X is compelling.

For gravel, I am unconvinced, but the more one rides like a gravel bike is a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By Polaris OBark

This one? ...

This one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qunu7t8npus

Is the kit etc not available in the US?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 585
Posted By Polaris OBark

I try to use a minimalist approach: Damp cloth...

I try to use a minimalist approach: Damp cloth to remove dusty dirt. If that is insufficient, I use a very small amount of soapy water. I wax my chain so my drivetrain stays clean, but after a...
Forum: Touring
09-17-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,367
Posted By Polaris OBark

Congratulations. I am glad to hear it worked out.

Congratulations. I am glad to hear it worked out.
Forum: Touring
09-17-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,367
Posted By Polaris OBark

That's a really good deal, and similar to how I...

That's a really good deal, and similar to how I first built up my Soma Saga. The TRP hydraulic brake levers are excellent. I am tempted to buy one but I don't need two touring bikes. 30 lbs is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 260
Posted By Polaris OBark

Did you try tightening the left crank-arm bolt(s)?

Did you try tightening the left crank-arm bolt(s)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,644
Posted By Polaris OBark

I finally got one, and it has this: ...

I finally got one, and it has this:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/662x530/screenshot_2024_09_16_at_7_02_26_pm_eef192a186e3cd057cb77808768a62c09dbd287a.png
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,644
Posted By Polaris OBark

SRAM actually has a web page devoted to the...

SRAM actually has a web page devoted to the virtues of cross-chaining (or at least why they think it is not as bad as the rest of the world thinks). So, I guess they implicitly acknowledge this.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,644
Posted By Polaris OBark

Looking on the bright side: No cross-chaining.

Looking on the bright side: No cross-chaining.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,588
Posted By Polaris OBark

I feel like Tom Lehrer when Henry Kissinger got...

I feel like Tom Lehrer when Henry Kissinger got the Nobel Peace Prize.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 682
Posted By Polaris OBark

I thought this was going to be about Cat Flats...

I thought this was going to be about Cat Flats (or maybe Flat Cats).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,588
Posted By Polaris OBark

2x and 3x setups aren't great because they stab you with the front chainring

This is a PSA brought to you by SRAM (the folks who can't make front derailleurs).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 270
Posted By Polaris OBark

Also,...

Also, https://bettershifting.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 270
Posted By Polaris OBark

These are just things to check: 1. Is the...

These are just things to check:

1. Is the derailleur hanger loose or bent?
2. Is the cassette or chain worn?
3. Is it in a different syncro-shift or semi-sycro shift mode? For diagnostic...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 813
Posted By Polaris OBark

It turns itself off when the charging has...

It turns itself off when the charging has completed, so there is no difficulty (or need to turn the unit off) after you unplug it.

In other words, you actually have missed the point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 350
Posted By Polaris OBark

If it is an 11-34T then I bet it is the p. 12 low...

If it is an 11-34T then I bet it is the p. 12 low spacer (D)
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-15-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 503
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yikes. Yes, I think you are right to do that.

Yikes. Yes, I think you are right to do that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 387
Posted By Polaris OBark

My Kuat Sherpa uses both. I will have to check...

My Kuat Sherpa uses both. I will have to check with my kids on the others, but I think it is the same.


wtf IIRC
IIRC: if I {recall,remember} correctly
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 387
Posted By Polaris OBark

More bang for the buck. Two of my kids...

More bang for the buck. Two of my kids individually opted for that. Also, I have a Kuat Sherpa v 2 that has been good.

The one up is a great rack (assuming this one allows you to lock it). But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 841
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have a 3 car garage. We have 12 bikes, but...

I have a 3 car garage. We have 12 bikes, but can't get the car in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By Polaris OBark

solute is what gets dissolved in a solvent to...

solute is what gets dissolved in a solvent to make a solution.
Forum: Touring
09-13-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,941
Posted By Polaris OBark

Pedal strikes?

Pedal strikes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,994
Posted By Polaris OBark

If you have the plate, it might be worth finding...

If you have the plate, it might be worth finding the insurance company and explaining what happened.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 506
Posted By Polaris OBark

I've shipped several mountain bikes with sealant...

I've shipped several mountain bikes with sealant in the tires, with no problem. I let most of the air out, but the seal doesn't break easily.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 841
Posted By Polaris OBark

One of the greatest things about standards in the...

One of the greatest things about standards in the bike industry is that there are so many of them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,607
Posted By Polaris OBark

For me, being clipped in feels more secure,...

For me, being clipped in feels more secure, especially when climbing. However, I took off my XTR trail pedals that were on my XC bike, and have flat spikey pedals and 5/10 shoes, and at the moment am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 841
Posted By Polaris OBark

As was mentioned above, the Robert Axle project...

As was mentioned above, the Robert Axle project is probably the most useful general resource.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 841
Posted By Polaris OBark

Normally, the required thru-axle comes with the...

Normally, the required thru-axle comes with the fork or the frame.

The biggest problem is determining the thread pitch. You can do it if you have the bolt, but counting the threads inside a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 813
Posted By Polaris OBark

No other object, including my Edge 530, behaves...

No other object, including my Edge 530, behaves this way when I plug it in to charge it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 813
Posted By Polaris OBark

I disconnected my wife's light from her Edge...

I disconnected my wife's light from her Edge 130+, and now hers continuously tries to connect to my lights and radar.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yeah, it sounds beyond my capabilities. I can...

Yeah, it sounds beyond my capabilities. I can afford it, but am a cheapskate and I kind of like being able to service my own bikes. Even with my DIY ebike, I think I would be unable to do anything...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-12-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 503
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yeah, there seems to be a lot of disagreement on...

Yeah, there seems to be a lot of disagreement on this. My surgeon said the same. My wife's (and many others) say to do it.

The thing about the 2 gram megadose of amoxicilin or other beta-lactam...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-12-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By Polaris OBark

BBC link (no paywall) ...

BBC link (no paywall) https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7344w3jzzo
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-12-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By Polaris OBark

She did it. New York Times article...

She did it.

New York Times article (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/sports/cycling/bicycle-around-the-world-record.html).

18,000 Miles Later, an American Woman Has Cycled the WorldIt took...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,088
Posted By Polaris OBark

The standard for road is 44-45mm. As I posted...

The standard for road is 44-45mm. As I posted previously, I have used both, and at least on my bike it made no difference. (I used a White Industries crankset, and then went to GRX.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 823
Posted By Polaris OBark

wax

wax
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By Polaris OBark

She got the bike on sale for $3,700, so this...

She got the bike on sale for $3,700, so this would be a significant fraction of the cost. I'm hesitant because she isn't in love with the bike, and is having significant troubles getting on and off...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 813
Posted By Polaris OBark

No. Primarily because it is not an issue with my...

No. Primarily because it is not an issue with my radar.

​​​​​

Have you called Garmin Support and ask[sic] them about the issue of not being able to control your radar from the Edge?



I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By Polaris OBark

I only noticed it yesterday. (I don't normally...

I only noticed it yesterday. (I don't normally ride it.) The bike has about 3000 miles on it, most of which involves significant climbing. Last time I rode it, even under heavy climbing load, the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 813
Posted By Polaris OBark

So, I just verified what was mentioned above: ...

So, I just verified what was mentioned above:






With the power off, I plug it into USB-C, and it fully boots up. If I then power it off in the conventional way, while still on USB-C, it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 813
Posted By Polaris OBark

The reason I care is it is unexpected behavior,...

The reason I care is it is unexpected behavior, which, two or three times now, has caused my radar to run its charge down, and then it isn't ready for a ride.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By Polaris OBark

DIY motor repair?

My wife has a Cannondale Synapse Neo 1 Electric Bike with a Bosch Active Line Plus 250 W motor. Lately, it has been making some disconcerting noises. I think it has a 2 year warranty, but we have...
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