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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 147
Posted By Eric F

Do you need the brake lever closer to the...

Do you need the brake lever closer to the handlebar? If not, you don't need the screw. If you do, unscrew the one in the other lever, take it to your local hardware store, and see if you can find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 604
Posted By Eric F

Don't forget duct tape. Ya gotta have duct tape...

Don't forget duct tape. Ya gotta have duct tape handy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 604
Posted By Eric F

It sounds like it's working as it's supposed to. ...

It sounds like it's working as it's supposed to. When I'm installing a new cable, I thread all of the barrel adjusters on that cable about halfway in before pulling out the slack and tightening the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 462
Posted By Eric F

Which Whisky bars do you have? I have the Spano...

Which Whisky bars do you have? I have the Spano carbon on my gravel bike, and have found the flex to be a nice feature.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,462
Views: 27,110
Posted By Eric F

You seem to spend a fair amount of energy being...

You seem to spend a fair amount of energy being concerned about something you claim to not be concerned about. Why does it matter to you what sport other folks enjoy watching? No one is forcing you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 604
Posted By Eric F

If it works, cool. It sounds like there are still...

If it works, cool. It sounds like there are still some things that might not be totally correct, however. In the process, you hopefully learned more about your bike and can sort out similar issues in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,462
Views: 27,110
Posted By Eric F

I have zero tolerance for any more than a single...

I have zero tolerance for any more than a single 5mm spacer on top of my stem. My road bike is slammed and trimmed so there's no spacers. Resale value related to steerer length is not something I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 604
Posted By Eric F

This was going to be my suggestion, too. If you...

This was going to be my suggestion, too. If you can't get it to move the full range without a cable attached, there's something else going on that needs to be addressed first.

On a recent cable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,653
Posted By Eric F

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/Q49H-XGCWa3Fo...

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,462
Views: 27,110
Posted By Eric F

Understood. I don't get those same shivers.

Understood. I don't get those same shivers.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,462
Views: 27,110
Posted By Eric F

Ahh. I've never used cleat covers. I've also...

Ahh. I've never used cleat covers. I've also never had an issue with squeaking (X series).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-22-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 436,122
Posted By Eric F

One of my favorite local singletracks on my...

One of my favorite local singletracks on my gravel bike - twisty and trending downhill, with nothing very technically demanding....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,462
Views: 27,110
Posted By Eric F

What issues were you having? I've lost the...

What issues were you having? I've lost the occasional cleat screw, and had a spring get wonky one me, but for the most part, my Speedplays have been pretty trouble-free.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,864
Posted By Eric F

Bummer.

Bummer.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 594
Posted By Eric F

Another vote for the sidewalk, even if I have to...

Another vote for the sidewalk, even if I have to slow down to navigate some rough spots, or stop to let a pedestrian pass by.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,462
Views: 27,110
Posted By Eric F

Damn. That sucks a lot.

Damn. That sucks a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,062
Posted By Eric F

What do you want from your shoes/pedals? Some...

What do you want from your shoes/pedals? Some people prefer flat pedals and flat-soled shoes that are easy to walk in. Others prefer clipless pedals and rigid-soled shoes for efficient power...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,062
Posted By Eric F

He bought a Lynskey. See post #25 ;)

He bought a Lynskey. See post #25 ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,566
Posted By Eric F

I found the clue in the first sentence of the OP....

I found the clue in the first sentence of the OP. ;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,539
Posted By Eric F

I'm not seeing TC1's posts because I have him...

I'm not seeing TC1's posts because I have him behind the ignore curtain, but he seems to be responding to my previously posted links.

Here's another more recent link......
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 803
Posted By Eric F

To BRR's credit, their drum is not smooth. It's...

To BRR's credit, their drum is not smooth. It's diamond plate. This is an attempt to somewhat mimic real world road conditions.

On a gravel tire discussion on another site, I came across some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,539
Posted By Eric F

I found this......

I found this... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2598379/


And this...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7025438/


To that, I say...well, duh. This is simple stuff.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,566
Posted By Eric F

Those things adjust your body's position on the...

Those things adjust your body's position on the bike, but they do not change the geometry of the bike itself. With bicycles, the term "geometry" typically refers to lengths and angles of frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,566
Posted By Eric F

Changing the stem length/angle will have zero...

Changing the stem length/angle will have zero impact on how a bike handles when riding no-handed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,178
Posted By Eric F

My team/club kits last year were made by Endura. ...

My team/club kits last year were made by Endura. They were fine, but I didn't think they were any better than Voler (which we have gone back to this year) or Pactimo.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,566
Posted By Eric F

The fork is built for that bike. No issues.

The fork is built for that bike. No issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,566
Posted By Eric F

As I understand it, he is using the bike for...

As I understand it, he is using the bike for communing as well as other recreational uses. His choice seems pretty darn versatile for a wide range of conditions, and adaptable if his needs change.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 436,122
Posted By Eric F

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/AWSEc4DEGCAdP...

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Forum: Southern California
04-18-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 363,824
Posted By Eric F

After work gravel bike ride to Henninger Flats,...

After work gravel bike ride to Henninger Flats, including a loop of the upper campgrounds. Enjoyed the warm - but not too hot - afternoon, and nice views of the sprawling LA metropolis (12mi,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
04-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Eric F

My riding friends who started racing gravel...

My riding friends who started racing gravel before me pretty much all had the same comment about their first race..."I went out too hard". My suggestion is to start out at a pace you think you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,566
Posted By Eric F

If the fork is designed for that bike, the...

If the fork is designed for that bike, the geometry will be fine. Sometimes, if you take a suspension fork off a bike, and replace it with a rigid fork, the axle-crown dimension changes, which also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,566
Posted By Eric F

IMO, your new bike with a rigid fork will serve...

IMO, your new bike with a rigid fork will serve you very well for the kind of riding you do. If you are troubled by feeling some cracks in the pavement, HTFU.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 310
Posted By Eric F

Yes...maybe. Both will lock the rotor to the...

Yes...maybe.

Both will lock the rotor to the hub. However, I encountered an issue where this type......
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
Posted By Eric F

No compartments/dividers. Here's mine, packed as...

No compartments/dividers. Here's mine, packed as I would have it for a race/event...
https://i.imgur.com/LZqDPu1.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
04-17-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Eric F

What are you goals for the race? Do you have the...

What are you goals for the race? Do you have the ability to race competitively and expect a high placing? How long do you expect the race to last?

For me, watching videos of the top racers is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,539
Posted By Eric F

Sorry, TC1. It appears that you have not...

Sorry, TC1. It appears that you have not convinced a single person here that wearing a bike helmet has no safety benefit over a bare head. Your theories simply don’t hold water against common sense...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,539
Posted By Eric F

This really doesn’t help your case. VT’s testing...

This really doesn’t help your case. VT’s testing finds that some helmets offer BETTER PROTECTION than others.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,539
Posted By Eric F

Among the people/groups I tend to ride with, not...

Among the people/groups I tend to ride with, not wearing a helmet would look more odd than wearing one, but those folks all tend to be experienced and skilled riders who understand the simple factors...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
Posted By Eric F

Zero issues with coming loose. Pack carefully so...

Zero issues with coming loose. Pack carefully so things aren't damaging each other, and cinch it down tight so it doesn't flop or rattle. Depending on your preference, it will also fit nicely in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
Posted By Eric F

I've been surprised by how much stuff I can...

I've been surprised by how much stuff I can actually fit in the ALMSTHRE bag - full gravel race tool kit (2 TPU tubes, 3 CO2s + adapter, multi tool, dynaplug, 2 levers, 2 quick links). The only tool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 816
Posted By Eric F

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of...

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of weeks to adapt to sitting on a saddle.
2. Saddle shape is often a much more important factor than padding.
3. Saddles are like shoes - everyone's fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,558
Posted By Eric F

I'm a bit thicker than you (mostly wide...

I'm a bit thicker than you (mostly wide shoulders). Pactimo's XL "Aero" cut gives me the fit I want. I got mine within the last year, so I guess it's the newer pattern. I like the feel of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
Posted By Eric F

I'm a fan of the ALMSTHRE saddle bag. Small,...

I'm a fan of the ALMSTHRE saddle bag. Small, simple, classic approach. https://almsthre.com/collections/saddle-bags

Even more minimalist is the Ornot bag. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,539
Posted By Eric F

From the Forbes article...“The materials that are...

From the Forbes article...“The materials that are used in most of today’s helmets are engineered to absorb the high impact energies that can produce skull fractures and severe brain injuries”.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,558
Posted By Eric F

Too many. I went on a bike clothing binge for a...

Too many. I went on a bike clothing binge for a while. That said, I like having options.

Also, there's different jerseys in my rotation at different times of year, depending on the weather. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,558
Posted By Eric F

I have a healthy dose of Pactimo stuff in my...

I have a healthy dose of Pactimo stuff in my closet (standard stuff, not team custom). I like the fit of their Summit "Aero" jersey a lot. The bibs are decent, but nothing special. I really like...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 803
Posted By Eric F

I was really hoping that 2.1 Thunder Burts would...

I was really hoping that 2.1 Thunder Burts would fit in my frame. They roll surprisingly well (BRR data backs it up). Thicc tire pimp, Dylan Johnson, ran 2.2 Race Kings at the recent Midsouth race....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 803
Posted By Eric F

Unsurprisingly, this falls in the 40-45mm range. 😉

Unsurprisingly, this falls in the 40-45mm range. 😉
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,539
Posted By Eric F

Forget "suddenly". Explain how me riding without...

Forget "suddenly". Explain how me riding without a helmet today makes my riding significantly safer in 15 years. Zero of the things you've talked about before significantly apply to the way I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Eric F

Mixing treads is very common in MTBing, and I...

Mixing treads is very common in MTBing, and I know some folks (including me) that do it on their gravel bikes. Road bikes tend to run the same front and rear, but I have seen pro examples of a...
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