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Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 28,672
Posted By scottz123

It's just an idea. It might not be that you...

It's just an idea.

It might not be that you are so fast.

But because *No One* wants to ride with you because you are not a nice person.

I am wording this as nicely as I can based on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 19,571
Posted By scottz123

2 Tbsp Gatorade + Maltodextrin (Bulkfoods.com), ...

2 Tbsp Gatorade + Maltodextrin (Bulkfoods.com), any where from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup (100 - 200 cal) depending on workout (steady road vs MTB for example) + Salt, amount depending on temperature
When...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By scottz123

What's your concern about removing the BB?

What's your concern about removing the BB?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,956
Posted By scottz123

I had Alum Post stuck in Carbon Frame. I tried...

I had Alum Post stuck in Carbon Frame. I tried the Amonia, Coca- Cola, Kroil Penetrating Oil, etc. Spent hours messing around.

I "was" trying to save the seatpost.

Ended up having to cut seap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By scottz123

Carbon Frame Repair

Helping a friend repair.

2014 RIDLEY X-Fire CX Bike Chainstay damaged taking wheel on & off.

Tips or links on how to repair properly? Use Carbon Matt kit? Simply fill in with epoxy?

Moving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,498
Posted By scottz123

2011 Ridley X-FireFront Derailleur Cable Pulley Help

I went to remove the cable pulley on this CX bike and the nutsert started spinning before I could back the bolt out of the way.

I am imagining I will have to destroy the pulley in process of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By scottz123

Good insight! Maybe one or two days a Week...

Good insight!

Maybe one or two days a Week in car.

I was thinking 9 hours per day,,,but it would not getting hot until noon, so 4 hours per day seems like good estimate to heat exposure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-15, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By scottz123

Thanks for your helpful responses! No long...

Thanks for your helpful responses!

No long term storage of bike in car,,,just load up in morning and unload for ride in evening...4pm or so
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By scottz123

Latex tubes and heat from sitting in car

I have read that latex tubes do not like heat. EX: long downhill braking, carbon rims etc.

Should there be any concern storing wheelset w/ Vittoria latex tubes inside car in summer?

I live in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-15, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,518
Posted By scottz123

reason for change

I am under the impression that the ID for that BB is 19mm. (OD for Omega cranks is 19mm?)
For $20 or so, i would like to have all the parts lined up, if FSA BB does not work.
Seems like some peeps...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-15, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,518
Posted By scottz123

Question on Upgrading from FSA Omega Crank and FSA BB to Shimano Hollowtech

2015 Ridley Orion
FSA Omega Crank w/ FSA MegaExo BB-4000 (says "BC 1.37" x 24t" on it)

I will be installing some type of Hollowtech crank on it (105?)

My question is:
As far as the BB is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,020
Posted By scottz123

Anyone else feeling the front of the selle anatomica cutout?

Recently purchased a Selle Anatomica X series watershed. Did a couple of low effort short spins (30m) on rollers and felt good.

Went for 1hr 45m ride outside today and really felt the front of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-14, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
Posted By scottz123

Puncture Resistant Tires?

Just bought a new bike (early Christmas present!) and it came with Conti Gransport 'race' x23

My bike (and my sons) have ran Bonty hardcase tires with pretty good results. (his 700x25, 2 flats in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-14, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By scottz123

Being tubeless mtb race - stans is not all it is...

Being tubeless mtb race - stans is not all it is advertised to be. Homebrews work better in my experience (add mold builder from craft store and glitter for substance - seriously)

What about Mr....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,945
Posted By scottz123

Thanks! It is a clamp on. I was mostly concerned...

Thanks! It is a clamp on. I was mostly concerned with "top gear teeth" spec that shimano hays w/44-38t.

How impprtant do u think it is to 'match" chainrings? For example aftermarket 32t...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-14, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Posted By scottz123

Is noise constant or on & off like rotor is...

Is noise constant or on & off like rotor is "potato chipped"?

Pads new? Not much room for rotors w/new pads.

Are u having to dismount & remount wheel for riding? If i remount my front wheel -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-14, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,945
Posted By scottz123

Shimano 2x10 front derailleur/chain ring questions

2014 trek superfly 9.8

I am used to riding my old bike w/32t single chain ring w/11-32 cassette.

New bike has 38/24 up front w/11-36.

I do not like /not used to drops in gearing riding in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,138
Posted By scottz123

BB on bike now says 'BC 1.37 68 VIA TF shimano'...

BB on bike now says 'BC 1.37 68 VIA TF shimano' is it safe to say this is 24 tpi?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-13, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,138
Posted By scottz123

Thanks for heads up. I was using term to loosely....

Thanks for heads up. I was using term to loosely. I want to use "Hollowtech II"

Upon closer inspection - BB is a Shimano 1.37 68

you guys are right - I could run 8spd chain on 10spd chainrings
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,138
Posted By scottz123

Looks like it is 68mm - BB does say Japan on it. ...

Looks like it is 68mm - BB does say Japan on it.

But thinking into this more not looking practical w/hollowtech 10spd cranks. The rest of bike is 8spd campy.

Sounds like I am better off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,138
Posted By scottz123

Help upgrading bottom bracket

I have a 1995 Kona Kapu road bike with Campy Veloce that I use on trainer.

I want to upgrade the bottom bracket (showin in picture below) to accept Shimano Hollowtech cranks (if possible)

The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-13, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,563
Posted By scottz123

Good stuff! Thank you!

Good stuff! Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-13, 05:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,563
Posted By scottz123

Thanks! The excellant advice I was looking for! ...

Thanks! The excellant advice I was looking for!

The 2.5mm spacer - Looking at my mtb with XT that is the black plastic one you would slide on to crank shaft before sliding into BB -right? Then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-13, 05:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By scottz123

Thanks for your input! I am going to be...

Thanks for your input!

I am going to be buying a "Stages" crank mounted power meter http://www.stagescycling.com/stagespower-models

I plan on swapping it back and forth between my MTB w/XT...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By scottz123

Upgrade cranks from 6650 to 6750

I going to change my compact 6650 @ 172.5 to 175mm. It looks like easiest to find & most economical will be compact 6750.

Will 6750 drop in without any issues? Use same bb?

I Bought bike ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,563
Posted By scottz123

Thanks for your response. I apologize, but i...

Thanks for your response.

I apologize, but i am not familiar with the terminology.

Are you saying that @ one point, an offset "q" was somewhat normal? If so, what was difference in offset?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-13, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,563
Posted By scottz123

I see your point on wider q-factor. But,...

I see your point on wider q-factor.

But, after you mentioned it i measured q of cx bike vs mtb. Mtb is a little over 1" wider @ 7" while cx bike is a little under 6". I couldn't believe the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-13, 11:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,563
Posted By scottz123

Thanks for your responses! I could get proper...

Thanks for your responses! I could get proper Ultegra crank arm with power meter, but just trying to save money ($800 for crank w/power meter in it). I would still need to obtain Ultegra crank @...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-13, 06:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,563
Posted By scottz123

Any experience with "offset" q-factor

Exploring putting XT L/S crank arm (with power meter) on Ultegra crank.

This would offset L/S 12mm more than R/S. I could add 20mm pedal extender to R/S, this would leave R/S 8mm wider

Any...
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