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03-28-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 391
Posted By Iride01

In the days of Colt 45 (beer) I was drinking...

In the days of Colt 45 (beer) I was drinking Grape Malt Duck. It was a bad time for my teen years in the 70's.
03-28-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 391
Posted By Iride01

I've not been bothered by people on e-bikes here....

I've not been bothered by people on e-bikes here. They tend to ride slow and are out for a leisurely ride. It's good if they get out and move their legs up and down. As long as they are contributing...
03-28-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 94
Posted By Iride01

Safety of the riders and crowds are paramount....

Safety of the riders and crowds are paramount. But, yes, we've already been seeing drone coverage for various segments of the big pro tours and grand tours like the TdF for years now. Helicopters...
03-28-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 172
Posted By Iride01

Most of my routes have tall pines on both sides....

Most of my routes have tall pines on both sides. You get use to the wind and gusts that blow through treeless sections that grab your front wheel. But only if you ride often enough in those...
03-28-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 349
Posted By Iride01

I've always fit myself to my bikes and apparently...

I've always fit myself to my bikes and apparently it works well enough. However I'm not against going to a fitter just to see if there is anything they suggest that might help. Particularly if one...
03-28-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 44
Posted By Iride01

Well enjoy the cycling. Be vigilant and stay...

Well enjoy the cycling. Be vigilant and stay safe. Welcome to BF!
03-28-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 153
Posted By Iride01

On my Shimano 11 speed cassette, only the 6...

On my Shimano 11 speed cassette, only the 6 smallest sprockets, 11-18 are individual. The next two sprockets are riveted together on a center piece that is splined for the freehub as are the...
03-28-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 23
Posted By Iride01

This Campy Triple? ...

This Campy Triple?

https://www.velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=0b7648ab-712c-499c-8d09-8c24bfe4077d&Enum=115

It's going to depend on what you are putting it on as to the length of the bb...
03-28-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 262
Posted By Iride01

You have to consider if the place you bought it...

You have to consider if the place you bought it from is really a full service bike shop or just a sales outlet. And just because they might have a mechanic that can wrench bicycles, doesn't mean that...
03-27-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 391
Posted By Iride01

They make regular bikes with IGH. So you don't...

They make regular bikes with IGH. So you don't have to have the derailleur drive system if you don't care for it. I agree that IGH is more worry free and lasts a long time.

Less weight and range...
03-27-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 262
Posted By Iride01

Who trued it? Take it back. Probably should take...

Who trued it? Take it back. Probably should take the bike too so they can see what they are dealing with. My front wheel with disc brakes is centered. The off to one side thing you heard must have...
03-27-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 447
Posted By Iride01

I wouldn't worry about the uneven terrain for...

I wouldn't worry about the uneven terrain for flats. If you get a flat because of the uneven terrain, then you must have tubed tires and are not inflating them enough to keep the rim from pinching...
03-27-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 82
Posted By Iride01

Likely your issue is incidental to the chain...

Likely your issue is incidental to the chain being put on. Perhaps your cable has started to bind.

Some of what you describe is what I'd get when the chain is too long. But only when in the...
03-27-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 261
Posted By Iride01

Initially, I find it works better to do it with...

Initially, I find it works better to do it with the chain off as Shimano shows in all their initial setups for RD's after installation. Then if the chain isn't shifting correctly into that high or...
03-27-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 179
Posted By Iride01

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I'm not sure what you are saying you can't do either. I just typed the above without doing anything special.

Or I guess maybe you are wanting to be able to show them the actual...
03-27-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 261
Posted By Iride01

Probably didn't set your limit's correctly. ...

Probably didn't set your limit's correctly. Which is usually done with the chain off and one of the first things done after mounting the RD on the bike. Second thing is not getting the cable...
03-27-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 172
Posted By Iride01

You couldn't find any documentation? You must not...

You couldn't find any documentation? You must not have gone to Shimano's Technical Document Site (https://si.shimano.com/).

They still have the old SI's that were used back then. All you need to...
03-26-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 338
Posted By Iride01

If you do decide to buy it, then get the wheels...

If you do decide to buy it, then get the wheels trued up by a decent wheel person from the get go. Otherwise fix the other stuff as it breaks or wears out. Not knowing what the BB is or seeing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,501
Posted By Iride01

Have I missed anything important in this thread...

Have I missed anything important in this thread between now and back in February?
03-26-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Iride01

If you ever ride a bike that doesn't have such,...

If you ever ride a bike that doesn't have such, most of us, especially those of us from BITD before such lavishness as active suspension on a bicycle, just unweight our butts from the saddle when we...
03-26-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 95
Posted By Iride01

All the RockBros racks I saw on their site said...

All the RockBros racks I saw on their site said for quick release axles. That'd be an issue if your fox fork has a thru-axle. I didn't look hard enough to see if they made adapters.

Maybe use...
03-26-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 196
Posted By Iride01

#3 Wide handlebars. The article described exactly...

#3 Wide handlebars. The article described exactly what'd been happening on both my '91 Paramount I built out with 42cm wide bars and my new back in 2020 Specialized Tarmac with 42cm wide bars. My...
03-26-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 264
Posted By Iride01

4 days after your blood donation your EPO levels...

4 days after your blood donation your EPO levels might be higher than usual. Might be a good time to see if you can break any PR's you have.
03-26-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 81
Posted By Iride01

Are you certain all the chain ring bolts are...

Are you certain all the chain ring bolts are tight. That was the cause of my similar noise a few years ago. But it was on a different crankset.

Is the left crank arm separate from the spindle? I...
03-26-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 224
Posted By Iride01

Spindle length will set chain line of the cranks....

Spindle length will set chain line of the cranks. However chain line is controlled by the rear dropout spacing and the number of sprockets on the rear.

So taking that stuff about the rear will...
03-25-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Iride01

I don't think the bike shop is wrong to recommend...

I don't think the bike shop is wrong to recommend the Schwalbe. You should try them. Then you'll know. It all depends a lot on most everything about you, the surface conditions you ride, how often...
03-25-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 417
Posted By Iride01

Safe? Safe from what? They are your tires. ...

Safe? Safe from what?

They are your tires. If you don't mind the replacement costs of changing them when needed, then do what you want.

Welcome to BF!
03-25-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Iride01

Any thing can make sense. However for me, I...

Any thing can make sense.

However for me, I wouldn't put the surface conditions I ride in briefly in front of the surface conditions I ride in normally. The more tread pattern and thicker the...
03-25-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 989
Posted By Iride01

Sleeping with your bike? <grin> Pine Sol,...

Sleeping with your bike? <grin>


Pine Sol, a toothbrush and a little elbow grease will get it out.
03-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 326
Posted By Iride01

Why not just simplify everything and leave the FD...

Why not just simplify everything and leave the FD on it and just keep it in the big ring? Obviously there is enough leeway in chain lines to let bikes use the big/big and small/small combo's. Though...
03-25-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 224
Posted By Iride01

I still bet it's a BSA threaded BB. Your choice...

I still bet it's a BSA threaded BB. Your choice of BSA threaded BB's are huge. And the correct one will depend highly on what crankset you intend to put in it.

If you can measure the internal...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Iride01

I don't know exactly where I got that. However it...

I don't know exactly where I got that. However it was from someone that writes technical articles such as Leonard Zinn. However I don't necessarily think it was any of his articles as I was reading...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Iride01

Tire widths are only nominal sizes. So other...

Tire widths are only nominal sizes. So other things can make a difference as to what yours are measuring. As well, I believe the 32mm is just the internal width to the tire casing that the...
03-25-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 224
Posted By Iride01

Take the current BB out and you'll probably see...

Take the current BB out and you'll probably see the spindle length written on the cartridge. Along with stuff to what the threading is. Which is likely BSA 1.37" x 24tpi.

Then you just need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 252
Posted By Iride01

There are B&B's along the way or hotels and...

There are B&B's along the way or hotels and motels at most all the cities along it. The Natchez Trace is a national parkway. So there aren't any directly on it. But you can get off of it and pedal a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 252
Posted By Iride01

Natchez Trace Parkway.444 miles. Bucket list item...

Natchez Trace Parkway.444 miles. Bucket list item I've yet to do. Start up near Nashville and wind up in Natchez MS seems the logical way to go. I live next to it near the 100mi marker. I've met a...
03-25-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 713
Posted By Iride01

Okay.

Okay.
03-25-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 713
Posted By Iride01

I understand that. I have a similar problem. I...

I understand that. I have a similar problem. I feel compelled to answer anyone that quotes me! <grin>

IMO, it just clutters up the thread with phatic communication.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 235
Posted By Iride01

Lube your chain more often. Or spray all the...

Lube your chain more often. Or spray all the unpainted metal parts with WD-40 or a decent petroleum base preservative which are essentially just lubes themselves.

I wouldn't worry too much about...
03-25-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 713
Posted By Iride01

Canasten. Then apparently the persons guessing...

Canasten. Then apparently the persons guessing fungal at least have your GP on their side! <grin>

It's not really required that you answer all of us. Just tell us when and what worked for you.
03-25-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 572
Posted By Iride01

I don't like the idea of dirt getting down in...

I don't like the idea of dirt getting down in them. Sure presta's are a little more resistant since you can snug them up with the little nut. But I still keep the plastic cap on both presta and...
03-25-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By Iride01

Are you sure it's malfunctioning? I thought some...

Are you sure it's malfunctioning? I thought some brakes only pushed on one side of the rotor. So the rotor will have to flex to get pressure from both pads.

Do your brakes to stop you and...
03-25-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 112
Posted By Iride01

Are you looking at the dust cover? I think you...

Are you looking at the dust cover? I think you just use a hex key and remove the fixing bolt. Then pull on the free hub body and it should be off.

Shimano FH-6400 or FH-6401? Or is this some other...
03-25-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 531
Posted By Iride01

It might not be there is anything you could have...

It might not be there is anything you could have done differently. Possibly the issue is completely unrelated to anything we discussed here. My bike is now 4 years old and I've done absolutely...
03-24-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By Iride01

No. It's just HG. Not microspline if that is what...

No. It's just HG. Not microspline if that is what you are thinking. The hollowed out large spline might just be weight weenism since this is DuraAce. And about 14 years old at that.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 826
Posted By Iride01

One of the reasons for your difference might be...

One of the reasons for your difference might be that you are a toe dipper. I tend to keep my feet at almost the same angle to the ground all through the stroke.

But a toe dipper with a large/long...
03-24-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By Iride01

I'm still trying to get over the forks swaying a...

I'm still trying to get over the forks swaying a little. How would one know for sure? I've never come close to ever suspecting a fork wasn't strong enough for the loads. The only time anything...
03-24-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By Iride01

I rode more back when my son had more time to...

I rode more back when my son had more time to ride. When he'd call and ask if I wanted to ride, I couldn't refuse. Likewise if I ask him he couldn't or wouldn't refuse. Since he's gotten busier...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 826
Posted By Iride01

I always just played with my saddle height till...

I always just played with my saddle height till it felt right. It was only about six years ago after coming to BF and seeing that too many seem to rely on formulas to tell them what to do that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 160
Posted By Iride01

Which is roughly the amount of spacers you have...

Which is roughly the amount of spacers you have under the stem on your bike pictured. If you take those spacers out from under the stem, it might give you a idea what the smaller size bike might feel...
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