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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By choddo

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 803
Posted By choddo

Why’s that? It’s honestly so much better. ...

Why’s that? It’s honestly so much better.

And yeah, they can be tight. Nothing less than Park Tool levers or, better yet, a tyreglider can get them back on in my experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By choddo

Suddenly it all makes sense.

Suddenly it all makes sense.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,243
Posted By choddo

Almost all shifters are on the handlebars these...

Almost all shifters are on the handlebars these days. I’m guessing you mean thumb shifters that are attached next to the grips on flat bars, but they also come in multiple flavours so manufacturer &...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,198
Posted By choddo

Wonder what the OP chose to do

Wonder what the OP chose to do
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 589
Posted By choddo

The Bontrager rim strips aren’t like normal tape,...

The Bontrager rim strips aren’t like normal tape, they’re a circle of harder plastic, shaped with a shelf, that snaps into the rim. Can’t remember if I punched a hole or had to align it first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 777
Posted By choddo

Dumb suggestion just because it happened to me...

Dumb suggestion just because it happened to me yesterday and I thought of this thread: it’s not that thing where you shift and have a little slack in the crank/chain and the pedals sort of take a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 589
Posted By choddo

I use those Bontrager rim strips and valves. I...

I use those Bontrager rim strips and valves. I have removed the valve once before and cleaned all the dry sealant off it because it seemed a bit clagged up and I thought it might be affecting the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 455
Posted By choddo

Might be worth pointing out to the seller that...

Might be worth pointing out to the seller that it’s not shimano compatible before some poor sap buys it thinking it is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By choddo

I recently bought a new QR wheel with a 7speed...

I recently bought a new QR wheel with a 7speed freeweheel (not cassette) compatible hub for £35. I don’t think you’re looking at dropping $150
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 02:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 663
Posted By choddo

Sure, I meant critique by the people saying “why...

Sure, I meant critique by the people saying “why bother” - implies there’s a downside and there probably is in that scenario.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 01:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 663
Posted By choddo

Which is a reasonable criticism if you do a lot...

Which is a reasonable criticism if you do a lot of stop/start riding. Mine tends to be 99% clipped in with very few stops.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 663
Posted By choddo

Look are weighted so that the cleat (usually)...

Look are weighted so that the cleat (usually) hangs vertically and you toe them forward as part of clipping in. Sounds like your SPDSLs are the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

But how did we go from hookless to tubeless being...

But how did we go from hookless to tubeless being to blame? Clearly we don’t know what caused this one but there’s been no suggestion until now that tubeless are an issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

Tubeless and clinchers are far from mutually...

Tubeless and clinchers are far from mutually exclusive.

Horror crash. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By choddo

Yeah but you're not in the UK. Duty free imports...

Yeah but you're not in the UK. Duty free imports here from the US are capped at something like $50 including shipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,545
Posted By choddo

What are the two charts on the top and middle...

What are the two charts on the top and middle right? The titles seem to be missing which blocks they refer to. Not that the overall results don’t stand for themselves anyway in terms of the benefits...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By choddo

You usually have to add import duty to that and a...

You usually have to add import duty to that and a fee for the courier to handle the admin.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 317
Posted By choddo

That’s in very good condition for a 24 year old...

That’s in very good condition for a 24 year old bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,529
Posted By choddo

I think you must have an adamantium asspiece.

I think you must have an adamantium asspiece.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 953
Posted By choddo

Just kidding :D

Just kidding :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 953
Posted By choddo

“I've felt myself slowing down and having...

“I've felt myself slowing down and having difficulty keeping up with my younger friends. Haven't ridden it yet other than a short trial ride as the weekend was filled with other things I had to do”
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,529
Posted By choddo

Tried the Spesh Romin mirror out properly...

Tried the Spesh Romin mirror out properly yesterday on an 80km ride. Very forgiving in the perineum area. Must be the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever used.

Don’t know how you’re supposed to keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,161
Posted By choddo

They are plastic plugs (which will fall out in...

They are plastic plugs (which will fall out in time!) concealing mounting holes for panniers, fenders etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,161
Posted By choddo

Trick question!

Trick question!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By choddo

That’s also too big for a bb86 shell. Has to be...

That’s also too big for a bb86 shell. Has to be 41mm outer diameter.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By choddo

Well, that is certainly accurate but I always...

Well, that is certainly accurate but I always count links. Hasn’t let me down yet.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,030
Posted By choddo

But you said you were struggling to grind up...

But you said you were struggling to grind up hills on the current lowest ratio? You’d get up them in less time with a more natural cadence in a 1:1

I just installed a 52/36 x 11-34 because some of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

I find the concept of golfers buying the same...

I find the concept of golfers buying the same stuff that the pros do so ridiculous.

It’s not the club that makes Woods able to drive 75% further than me.

You could say the same about cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By choddo

That linked product is for the wrong frame and...

That linked product is for the wrong frame and wrong spindle (sorry that was your spindle I was thinking of) from what the OP is after though?

I haven’t used that FSA BB but their stuff is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,364
Posted By choddo

Mindfulness works wonders for me. Takes a little...

Mindfulness works wonders for me. Takes a little practice. There’s a great app called “Waking Up” which I think gets it right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,214
Posted By choddo

Every time I see one of those dinner plate cogs...

Every time I see one of those dinner plate cogs with their insectoid, alien, elongated pulley cage it makes me sick to my stomach. Long live the 2x.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,384
Posted By choddo

Suspect it’s the same one I got 2nd time. ...

Suspect it’s the same one I got 2nd time.

Still a bit heavy and could do with a few more lighting options but good quality.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,719
Posted By choddo

I think they did but called it football....

I think they did but called it football. Separated by a common language & all that.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,719
Posted By choddo

I don't think GDPR requires that you can...

I don't think GDPR requires that you can self-delete but if you request it, the service has to allow it to the degree it’s reasonable to do so.

Welcome to BF by the way. I think there has been a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 455
Posted By choddo

I had exactly this happen to a 2 month old...

I had exactly this happen to a 2 month old Ultegra 6700 shifter. Completely lost the downshift action. Suspect the same fault as yours. Warranty job in that case, luckily but I actually bought a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,311
Posted By choddo

It’s not flat (or dry) around here and I’ve never...

It’s not flat (or dry) around here and I’ve never had pads last less than at least 5000km I don’t think? But worth a look.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

Are you sure you know what a tubeless tyre is? ;-)

Are you sure you know what a tubeless tyre is? ;-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By choddo

Done it with a thumb jammed in there before :lol:

Done it with a thumb jammed in there before :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

Yeah but one letter acronyms lead to a lot of...

Yeah but one letter acronyms lead to a lot of confusion after the first 26
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,143
Posted By choddo

Oh don’t use it to get them off. It’s fairly crap...

Oh don’t use it to get them off. It’s fairly crap at that. Park Tool levers are way better. It’s brilliant at getting them back on though. And outdoors I rely on Dynaplugs and never take the tyre off...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 04:10 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,143
Posted By choddo

Did you spray the last area of the rim with...

Did you spray the last area of the rim with mucoff or similar to let the glider slide more easily? Hold the wheel and tyre in your left (if right handed) hand at the end of the unfitted section, with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,545
Posted By choddo

My Bontrager Aelous wheels had a plastic rim...

My Bontrager Aelous wheels had a plastic rim strip that was designed to “convert” them to tubeless ready. I don’t know if that would fit even vaguely well enough on other rims. It was a complete...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 02:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,529
Posted By choddo

I can’t imagine a situation where sweat from the...

I can’t imagine a situation where sweat from the effort of a 60km ride has dampened a chamois that wouldn’t be worse if wearing anything else. Damp cotton or even technical fabric underwear is going...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,720
Posted By choddo

Wish my pension went from $67 to $10k in less...

Wish my pension went from $67 to $10k in less than 12 years :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,529
Posted By choddo

What does 40-55° mean? Angle of your back?

What does 40-55° mean? Angle of your back?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

I thought it was the other guy's in Strada...

I thought it was the other guy's in Strada Bianchi that destroyed the rim? I could well be wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

Looks like he's off the main carriageway though...

Looks like he's off the main carriageway though so there could be some debris there but even so, like you said, we all hit stuff all the time.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By choddo

I think hookless sales are going to collapse

I think hookless sales are going to collapse
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 02:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 518
Posted By choddo

yes. You could try. If it’s weakened it might...

yes. You could try. If it’s weakened it might fail in future and cause a pretty impressive accident. It’s also very likely you won’t get decent shifting back. Mechs like that are cheap. I would...
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