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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 483
Posted By tFUnK

In my 20+ years of cycling I've had two instances...

In my 20+ years of cycling I've had two instances of QR skewer failure. Both were of the external cam type and both had the nut end (not the lever end) unscrew itself. On one case, I'll take the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 355
Posted By tFUnK

Those stock low end Bontrager wheels aren't...

Those stock low end Bontrager wheels aren't great. I bought a used Trek bike and the rear already came with a replaced spoke. Then on a ride I broke another (only the second spoke I've ever broken in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 552
Posted By tFUnK

You just want to put enough air for it to take...

You just want to put enough air for it to take shape. Like 3-4 strokes on a mini pump, or 1 stroke on a floor pump.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 160
Posted By tFUnK

Ok so after some more research I realized the BB...

Ok so after some more research I realized the BB I bought is for 41mm frame shells and I need a BB that's 37mm. I'll give that a try and see if that does the trick.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 996
Posted By tFUnK

Good excuse to post my oldest bike (1998): ...

Good excuse to post my oldest bike (1998):
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But even my newer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 321
Posted By tFUnK

A buddy got some ICANs. They seem to be a step...

A buddy got some ICANs. They seem to be a step above the Superteam or unbranded Chinese carbon clinchers that I've owned.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 713
Posted By tFUnK

It could be coincidental that the dropped stay...

It could be coincidental that the dropped stay frame just happens to also have more exposed seat post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By tFUnK

Not a dumb question but I feel like gravel tires...

Not a dumb question but I feel like gravel tires will be a better choice for mixed pavement/trails than a commuter/touring tire with respect to ride comfort and traction.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,440
Posted By tFUnK

Everyone has a different definition of...

Everyone has a different definition of "commuting" so the only thing I'll contribute is that back in the day I rode a front suspension hardtail mountain bike on the streets of San Francisco (lots of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 232
Posted By tFUnK

I had that frame and ran 28mm tires (mounted on...

I had that frame and ran 28mm tires (mounted on skinny rims of that era), no problem.

$500 for a carbon bike from that era sounds about right, assuming no damage, good condition, good fit, etc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 160
Posted By tFUnK

This is a replacement (conversion?) part that...

This is a replacement (conversion?) part that substitutes for BB86, BB90, BB92. Apart from the threaded sleeve not fitting my shell, it looks like it would work to convert my press fit bearings to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 160
Posted By tFUnK

Trek BB90 question

I've got a Trek with BB90 (2015 Boone). The NDS bearing is shot and I thought it was a good opportunity to upgrade to a thread-together BB (similar to a Token Ninja)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 971
Posted By tFUnK

Glad it got worked out. The only thing I would...

Glad it got worked out. The only thing I would have contributed was that I've ran 32t cassettes with short cage derailleurs so that couldn't have been the problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 883
Posted By tFUnK

There are a few different ways to get what you...

There are a few different ways to get what you want, some of which have already been mentioned.

If it were me, and assuming I really liked the frame and am willing to invest to make it work, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 579
Posted By tFUnK

When I went through this exercise about 12 years...

When I went through this exercise about 12 years ago, the choices were Ritchey, Wound Up, BRC, and Hylix. I went with a Wound Up because a riding acquaintance was selling one for cheap, otherwise I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 713
Posted By tFUnK

Whether dropped seat stays provide more...

Whether dropped seat stays provide more compliance has been debated. One source I do not recall argued that dropped stays = smaller rear triangle, which in turn gives a stiffer ride, and that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 354
Posted By tFUnK

I was tempted to say "you won't notice a...

I was tempted to say "you won't notice a difference" but the Red RD is so crisp and precise so anything other than another Red or Force may be a perceived downgrade. For me, I don't race or do group...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 354
Posted By tFUnK

True; I agree with this both in theory and in...

True; I agree with this both in theory and in personal experience. The shifts are slower particularly when going down the cassette too smaller cogs (higher gears).

But over the years I have made...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 340
Posted By tFUnK

Looks like a tubular rim. Those were nice wheels...

Looks like a tubular rim. Those were nice wheels that came out about 14 years ago. I just got rid of a set (f+r) of the shallower versions (also tubular) for about $500. They were pro-tour quality...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,723
Posted By tFUnK

himespau I've done a complete rebuild with Pillar...

himespau I've done a complete rebuild with Pillar spokes sourced from AliExpress and have been happy with them. The various Chinese carbon wheels I've got also seem to have Pillar spokes (although in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 354
Posted By tFUnK

Anything that is "Exact Actuation" will work. I...

Anything that is "Exact Actuation" will work. I went with GX (make sure they are Exact Actuation) on most of my SRAM 10 speed bikes - allows for clearing a larger cassette, too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,167
Posted By tFUnK

A few of my saddles have carbon rails and while...

A few of my saddles have carbon rails and while I've not broken anything I am slightly unconfident. Seems like the potential for user error during installation is higher than with metal rails. Even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By tFUnK

What exactly did you take apart and lube up?

What exactly did you take apart and lube up?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By tFUnK

Could be something related to the freehub body...

Could be something related to the freehub body (eg, one of the pawls springs being dislocated), could be a bent out damaged axle, or bearings.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 706
Posted By tFUnK

I would say 35-40mm. You can probably fit 42s but...

I would say 35-40mm. You can probably fit 42s but in my experience things start to feel a little heavy once you go past 35mm. On my gravel bikes 38-40mm is what I run, but for pure pavement they do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By tFUnK

Fully agree, FBinNY I do not recall if the axle...

Fully agree, FBinNY I do not recall if the axle originally had a different surface where the bearing rested against it, but there's a wear spot that doesn't look like it was as-intended.

My goal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By tFUnK

Thanks Andy. After taking it apart, it's...

Thanks Andy.

After taking it apart, it's obviously way beyond just a pawl spring:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By tFUnK

Rear hub advice - can't back pedal

Symptoms: one day while riding I realized that I cannot back pedal. I can pedal forward but I feel some resistance.

If I loosen the QR lever, then I can back pedal. If I tighten the QR lever, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,725
Posted By tFUnK

In theory a lighter rim should be easier to spin...

In theory a lighter rim should be easier to spin up to speed from stop. In reality, how perceptible is this between two wheels? My personal experience is that a 30-38mm carbon rim feels more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,989
Posted By tFUnK

Never heard about them but this looks good on...

Never heard about them but this looks good on paper.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,723
Posted By tFUnK

Two years later and I now have TPU on several...

Two years later and I now have TPU on several bikes. Paired with nice 23-25mm open clinchers, it almost feels like nothing at all.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By tFUnK

Agree with this but I would not ignore the...

Agree with this but I would not ignore the Diverge's suspension features as it directly factors into the intended use of the bike. On paper the Diverge seems more capable of rugged stuff and better...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 974
Posted By tFUnK

Can confirm that short cage Campy Veloce 10sp RD...

Can confirm that short cage Campy Veloce 10sp RD works well with Campy 13-29 10sp cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By tFUnK

Ok then that's puzzling why the X9 didn't work. I...

Ok then that's puzzling why the X9 didn't work. I ran a X9 Exact Actuation with my SRAM road brifters just fine 🤷 Good luck.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By tFUnK

It'll clear the 36t but it won't be enough wrap....

It'll clear the 36t but it won't be enough wrap. SRAM is not conservative like Shimano when it comes to these spec limits. Get a long cage or try 46/34 with 12-36 and see if they're lying about that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 826
Posted By tFUnK

No idea what it is. Tube shapes/profiles seem...

No idea what it is. Tube shapes/profiles seem kind of modern (compared to my carbon bikes from the late 2000s - early 2010s), but external cable guides means it's probably older than 2015. Components...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 02:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By tFUnK

​​​​​​This is why your current X9 RD isn't...

​​​​​​This is why your current X9 RD isn't working - it's a 9sp 1:1 and you need 10sp Exact Actuation.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 974
Posted By tFUnK

If you don't want to invest in new drivetrain...

If you don't want to invest in new drivetrain components to enable a 34x32+ climbing gear then the least you can do is try a 29t cassette. Big difference from the 25t and the only thing you might...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,098
Posted By tFUnK

Maybe there is overlap in the alloy materials...

Maybe there is overlap in the alloy materials used in the two frames but the CAAD is a race frame and the Synapse is an endurance frame - different design philosophies.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 554
Posted By tFUnK

Is the Trek missing a front brake?

Is the Trek missing a front brake?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,371
Posted By tFUnK

Easiest thing to do is to replace the broken...

Easiest thing to do is to replace the broken spoke and true the wheel. If you have a lot of time on your hands, you may de-tension the whole wheel, replace the broken spoke, and retention everything...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,096
Posted By tFUnK

It definitely gives you additional information -...

It definitely gives you additional information - it detects vehicles earlier than I can hear, and I only need to look down or get an audible alert from my head unit. But in general, in urban...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By tFUnK

If you're riding mostly or exclusively dirt miles...

If you're riding mostly or exclusively dirt miles then the HT is probably fine. If you are doing significant road miles in addition to some dirt on your routes then the gravel bike makes sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 365
Posted By tFUnK

Usually there can be a 2mm swing between listed...

Usually there can be a 2mm swing between listed and actual so 4mm difference seems strange to me. But your rims are pretty wide so maybe that's why they ballooned out so much. My 33mm Soma Supples...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By tFUnK

You're gonna need an Exact Actuation RD. The X9...

You're gonna need an Exact Actuation RD. The X9 10 speed RD will work, but not the 9 speed.
Exact Actuation is not the same as X-Actuation, ESP, or 1:1.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,226
Posted By tFUnK

Good to know, thanks.

Good to know, thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,226
Posted By tFUnK

Four years later... Are people still using speed...

Four years later... Are people still using speed sensors when there is GPS? A couple years ago I picked up a computer and it came with the cadence/speed sensors and I was confused why a speed sensor...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,253
Posted By tFUnK

Either pad wear or (and) needing to be bled. In...

Either pad wear or (and) needing to be bled. In my experience it's more likely caused by pad wear but only you can tell us what's the culprit in your case.

I've always felt like disc brake pads...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 463
Posted By tFUnK

If I'm just guessing based on intuition, sport...

If I'm just guessing based on intuition, sport fit would be looser and race (or pro) fit would be tighter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,155
Posted By tFUnK

Maybe you can split the difference and go with a...

Maybe you can split the difference and go with a flat bar gravel bike?
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