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Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

it's not ordinary flats, its tire ruining type of...

it's not ordinary flats, its tire ruining type of flats that I dont think any current good RR & supple tire could put up a good fight against. If an existing tire that has good RR & that is supple...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 584
Posted By Troul

having two lefts might be hard to mount!

having two lefts might be hard to mount!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

That tire has been tried. It works well on the...

That tire has been tried. It works well on the moiist hard surfaces, almost as good as the 4S. Comfort wise, I found the 4S to out perform the Velo. Installation of the Velo was a bit stiffer. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 119
Posted By Troul

I've yet to find a product that can safely clean...

I've yet to find a product that can safely clean bicycle disc pad material that will not harm composite frames or damage painted surfaces. You'd think by now that sort of product would be available. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 119
Posted By Troul

that makes sense. I tend to think those with...

that makes sense.

I tend to think those with habitual disc contamination issues might have too high of an expectation of what they can withstand &/or are not well seasoned in experience with how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 119
Posted By Troul

to get rid of the contaminants, it needs to be...

to get rid of the contaminants, it needs to be heat cycled to a point that it burns it out. With bicycle pads, they are so thin that the amount of heat needed jeopardizes the pads integrity. Catch...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 108
Posted By Troul

it happens, but more so when other conditions...

it happens, but more so when other conditions like environment, are aligned with myself. I could be feeling great & never enter in that zone if I'm catching every traffic stop, the density of foot...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

good eye, as i didnt catch the missing "4S" in...

good eye, as i didnt catch the missing "4S" in the screen captured chart.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 119
Posted By Troul

unfortunately bicycle brake pads dont take kind...

unfortunately bicycle brake pads dont take kind to being exposed to grease/wax/oils. You'll need new pads, & maybe even a new rotor.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 94
Posted By Troul

kinda glad i dont use that type which uses...

kinda glad i dont use that type which uses serviceable batteries! Slap mine on the charger & keep it ticking for the next use.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By Troul

if the backside of the 350 had the mounting holes...

if the backside of the 350 had the mounting holes for affixing a quarter turn mount, I think it would be a rather good design yet still retain the quick release function. That way, us with meat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 190
Posted By Troul

Imo, knowing what I know now & if given the...

Imo, knowing what I know now & if given the option; I'd go with rims without the holes in the center channel.
one less thing to deal with when cleaning sealant & adhesive.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

I'm not having constant problems, but the issue...

I'm not having constant problems, but the issue is that when a tire I have is punctured, it is most likely trashed due to how/what goes through it.
with an enhanced version of what I do have might...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 584
Posted By Troul

If it's anodized, I'd recommend have a business...

If it's anodized, I'd recommend have a business that does such work remove & anodize it to be brandless.
otherwise, you could vinyl wrap it yourself to hide the brand.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

it might or might not, but that would be where a...

it might or might not, but that would be where a subject matter expert in tires could provide input.
I used to use DOT approved drag radials on a vehicle that the tires had relatively thick tread,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

Supposedly the Pirelli P Zero Race TLR was "over...

Supposedly the Pirelli P Zero Race TLR was "over engineered" & the OEM decided to create the RS using less materials to reduce the weight [imo reduce cost] ...
if they would have also created a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 6,510
Views: 612,314
Posted By Troul

44 miles OD.

44 miles OD.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

i am willing to forego weight savings by a rather...

i am willing to forego weight savings by a rather large margin if everything else is greatly improved.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

be it as it might, my experience with some of the...

be it as it might, my experience with some of the tires with "better" puncture resistance either rode like poo poo, wasn't owning up to the perceived claims, all the above.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 604
Posted By Troul

idk - ride right to avoid the viscous cycle of...

idk - ride right to avoid the viscous cycle of being wrong
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

the punctures this year are occurring more than...

the punctures this year are occurring more than the recent years, but sealant has been very effective.
I'm ok with how low the tread life is, but I'm thinking that the thickness of the protection...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By Troul

Would you use a slightly heavier tire if...

If you don't "race" but like to roll faster using tubeless on the road, but don't want to lose suppleness, would you go for a tire like the Pirelli P Zero Race 4S Tubeless if they enhanced it with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,810
Posted By Troul

this is where cameras are warranted for enforcing...

this is where cameras are warranted for enforcing fines. It'll also have use for the unfortunate event of a crash/crime... but that makes too much sense & wouldn't be a thing, ever.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,810
Posted By Troul

at that point, the driver would be determined to...

at that point, the driver would be determined to cause harm at the risk of damaging the vehicle so anything as an obstacle wouldn't matter.
at least with the "S" design, a ped wouldn't have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6,510
Views: 612,314
Posted By Troul

124 miles & I only had 1 near miss from a...

124 miles & I only had 1 near miss from a distracted derp... round abouts are dangerous.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 666
Posted By Troul

they'll likely need to buy a separate set of...

they'll likely need to buy a separate set of wheels to go with the new bicycle. Probably another 1200 on top of the new bicycle price tag.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 740
Posted By Troul

tall vessels of water for the extra long rides...

tall vessels of water for the extra long rides that those short rides turn into.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,768
Posted By Troul

if on a narrow paved mup with grassy/dirt...

if on a narrow paved mup with grassy/dirt shoulders, I'll stay on the pavement if a MTBr is riding towards my direction.
as for those traveling on foot, i always alert with a large gap big enough...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,810
Posted By Troul

think of a "S" for the entrance/exit points where...

think of a "S" for the entrance/exit points where it could be used by a vehicle... in the "S", right where the vehicle would try entering into the pathway (whether entrance or exit) the grade would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,143
Posted By Troul

a yugo was about 3k new in the early 80s. I...

a yugo was about 3k new in the early 80s. I wouldnt give $140 for a vintage one now in like-new condition.

for that bicycle, i'd not see any value. ymmv
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,983
Posted By Troul

What about air brakes [CO2] & linkage shifters? ...

What about air brakes [CO2] & linkage shifters? That could result in an exciting ride!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,810
Posted By Troul

A well maintained (smooth) high enough...

A well maintained (smooth) high enough 'immediate' elevation at the entrance/exit of each MUP that does a hard right or left might be better to "beach" a vehicle than to left it slam thru some short...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By Troul

i've since moved on to a different rear light &...

i've since moved on to a different rear light & going back to cygo would require changing something that has been working for me thus far. if in the future they come out with updates that entice me...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By Troul

both breaks were in cool/cold climate, but not...

both breaks were in cool/cold climate, but not freezing. first one, i did reach out & they sent a replacement part... I was in a pinch & ordered a second unit & kept using the later until it too...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,768
Posted By Troul

ask yourself this; What generates juicy...

ask yourself this;
What generates juicy ratings?
What perpetuates drama?

that about sums up the media.
I'm surprised they didnt state the rider was "aiming that bike like an ar"
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 652
Posted By Troul

this has been a recent issue I've noticed. the...

this has been a recent issue I've noticed. the small "image" will represent the item being searched for, but once you click the link it takes you to something that it is not indicating.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 462
Posted By Troul

do you have a seat mounted bag? Give the seat...

do you have a seat mounted bag? Give the seat hardware & if you have a seat bag, tighten its hardware too.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By Troul

owned two. both broke away at the backside of...

owned two. both broke away at the backside of the light.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-28-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By Troul

The flimsy mounting options really holds it up...

The flimsy mounting options really holds it up from being a great product. Even though it is not usb c.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6,510
Views: 612,314
Posted By Troul

don't muc around skimping on how much sealant is...

don't muc around skimping on how much sealant is used.
fwiw, I've switched from stans regular notubes sealant to the race & noticed that the barf like chunks actually works wonders if enough of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6,510
Views: 612,314
Posted By Troul

nice! I swear one of these days a mosquito...

nice!
I swear one of these days a mosquito will be my uber back to the vehicle if the humidity keeps it up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 298
Posted By Troul

the best pair are the ones you can fall asleep...

the best pair are the ones you can fall asleep in... so they say.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,070
Posted By Troul

i think a cyclist that has a good head on their...

i think a cyclist that has a good head on their shoulders will get it, but the general reader that comes across it may struggle to get it/accept it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 298
Posted By Troul

it's either the legs are too tight, the front...

it's either the legs are too tight, the front part doesn't go low enough, or both. Hard to find a just right fit in all black with thin or no padding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6,510
Views: 612,314
Posted By Troul

if it were not tubeless, I'd had to toss in the...

if it were not tubeless, I'd had to toss in the towel.

Everything is FMC now. Going to need to order some more futures replacement items...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6,510
Views: 612,314
Posted By Troul

Tried to net so non slacker miles, but a double...

Tried to net so non slacker miles, but a double puncture going thru tread then the sidewall. Oooof.
plugged the holes that the sealant was having a class III with, & pumped it up once to keep the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,175
Posted By Troul

thats how i look at it.

thats how i look at it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,070
Posted By Troul

cant bunch if commando

cant bunch if commando
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 279
Posted By Troul

thats were a 'yield" is practiced.

thats were a 'yield" is practiced.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,175
Posted By Troul

imo, fenders provided limited protection to the...

imo, fenders provided limited protection to the bicycle, but do more at preventing the rider from tire kick up.

If fenders were instrumental to the bicycle's components, the OEM would likely...
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