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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-30-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 190
Posted By Iride01

I'm just asking questions out of curiosity mostly...

I'm just asking questions out of curiosity mostly and mainly expected that my comments and questions were for the OP. I did one try to search for the manual and came up empty. I wasn't expecting...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,500
Posted By Iride01

Denvercoder9 I don't know if any of those members...

Denvercoder9 I don't know if any of those members are active any more. I've been here since 2017 and none of those member names even ring a bell for me. The certainly haven't shown up in any of the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-30-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 190
Posted By Iride01

So does it ask for anything else? Or does it...

So does it ask for anything else? Or does it seem that you only enter the approximate overall diameter and it figures it out from there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 599
Posted By Iride01

This sort of show a little naïvety on your part...

This sort of show a little naïvety on your part about pro cycling and races. They don't try to just get up the hill as fast as they can. They try to get up the hill as fast as they can while...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-30-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By Iride01

Well nationally, there is People For Bikes...

Well nationally, there is People For Bikes (https://www.peopleforbikes.org/mission) . They like to ask me for money, but I suppose and hope they are doing some good.

And in my state there is Bike...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-30-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 140
Posted By Iride01

Apparently we where the only ones that used it! ...

Apparently we where the only ones that used it! I did like going to it for some reference. But still, way back in the day, it left me more confused as to what I should get.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 145
Posted By Iride01

Asking your own questions in the threads of...

Asking your own questions in the threads of others is called hijacking. Even though you think your question is the same as others, there will be nuances that apply only to you. And then it gets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By Iride01

Better performance over a longer ride? I don't...

Better performance over a longer ride? I don't quite know what performance you are talking about. My cable pulled 11 speed 105 5800 shifted, IMO, as well or better than my Di2 Ultegra. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By Iride01

You need to put those bikes next to each other...

You need to put those bikes next to each other and then stand back to the side and look at them. There is quite a bit of difference in the Sirrus and the Dual Sport for the position given in the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-30-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 190
Posted By Iride01

The OP mentions that a Garmin Edge Explore is...

The OP mentions that a Garmin Edge Explore is used too. If that's going to be a permanent fixture on the bike to get distance from both. Then that might for various activities be like the proverbial...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By Iride01

Hopefully the fork is on the front of your bike....

Hopefully the fork is on the front of your bike. You need to measure the rear spacing between the dropouts. Easier if you remove the rear wheel. Or measure the distance between the lock nuts on that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,160
Posted By Iride01

Keeping this in the context of the OP's 2012...

Keeping this in the context of the OP's 2012 Venge, I don't think that bikes version of Di2 has BT or Ant+ connectivity without the D-fly. Or did the original versions of Di2 have that included? I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 292
Posted By Iride01

Shimano 105 Di2 is 12 speed and hydraulic disc...

Shimano 105 Di2 is 12 speed and hydraulic disc brakes only. Does your old bike have disc brakes and a 142mm rear spacing? Perhaps a 12 speed cassette can work on a bike with less OLD between the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,160
Posted By Iride01

It is annoying when the battery gets too low...

It is annoying when the battery gets too low while on a ride and you can't get back into the big front. But I've always been able to make it home with full shifting available on the rear. Even when...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-29-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 140
Posted By Iride01

Hmm, I thought I'd actually used theirs a few...

Hmm, I thought I'd actually used theirs a few months ago for trying to come up with some stuff. Was it the one that had the Eddy fit and the French fit?

If so, then I think it probably did more...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 190
Posted By Iride01

If the setting is by the circumference, then you...

If the setting is by the circumference, then you can estimate it by adding twice the tire width to the BSD of the wheel and multiplying by 3.14. Tire height on the rim is roughly equal to it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 221
Posted By Iride01

But that is not the lock nut. If the OP was...

But that is not the lock nut. If the OP was trying to move that while the lock nut was tight, I'm thinking they probably didn't budge it unless there was a lot of slack or play in the bearings.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 599
Posted By Iride01

If it's a long climb, yes. I do a slower steady...

If it's a long climb, yes. I do a slower steady pace. If I go at a pace that I can't maintain, then I'd likely not make it up the hill.

If it's a short climb such as the rolling hills around me...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 468
Posted By Iride01

Are you so insecure that you have to make bold...

Are you so insecure that you have to make bold statements to a simple request? It's not like I was commanding you.

You need to understand how conversation works. Don't be so uptight.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 468
Posted By Iride01

Oh, the if's and's and but's. Let's not...

Oh, the if's and's and but's.

Let's not get into those or you, maybe even I, might be living up to the word that is a homophone of your member moniker.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 468
Posted By Iride01

So now we are discussing what the law will need...

So now we are discussing what the law will need to do?

I'm not really to certain why motorized and non-motorized make a difference to you. Is there a difference if a negligent motorist causing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,203
Posted By Iride01

The listed weight for the bike is without the...

The listed weight for the bike is without the pedals. And it's just a there about weight and not a precise weight.

Perhaps for bikes that come from the factory with pedals that are included in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,160
Posted By Iride01

The advantage for Di2 is not having to adjust...

The advantage for Di2 is not having to adjust anything. In the four years I've had my bike, the only time it required adjustment was when I went into the settings and mucked it up before I really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 403
Posted By Iride01

Low tech solution is to deflate the tire before...

Low tech solution is to deflate the tire before installing or removing wheel. Long ago it's what I did for my cheap bikes that didn't have that release.

It only became a issue when running wide...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-29-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,575
Posted By Iride01

If you have a question about what to do for your...

If you have a question about what to do for your discomfort with your bars, you should start a new thread asking about that.

Continuing a side discussion in a hijacked thread started by a member...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 468
Posted By Iride01

I don't think that's correct. They can pay a one...

I don't think that's correct. They can pay a one million Yen fine that works out to about 6,385.40 USD or a jail sentence.

However the penalty for cycling while intoxicated is the same as driving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 321
Posted By Iride01

Tub O' Towels works great. No spraying required....

Tub O' Towels works great. No spraying required. And it contains lanolin, aloe and vitamin E for my hands. Who could want more? <grin>

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 300
Posted By Iride01

The other thing to consider is if there is rim...

The other thing to consider is if there is rim tape on the bead seat that might be keeping the bead from getting up on that shelf, as you called it. And I think a lot of rims made expressly for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 221
Posted By Iride01

Okay. But the locknut on the picture is the hex...

Okay. But the locknut on the picture is the hex nut on the left. That single piece crank requires no special tools to remove or to adjust.

If you only work on a few bikes, I'd just get the tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 221
Posted By Iride01

For that lock nut, you should be able to use most...

For that lock nut, you should be able to use most any standard open end wrench of the correct size.

For other locknuts, it's going to depend.


Judging by the tool you used, you are obviously...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 300
Posted By Iride01

If it's a slow enough leak at that point, then...

If it's a slow enough leak at that point, then try a floor pump. I can get to a way higher pressure with a floor pump than my air compressors. The only thing they have going for them is they can put...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By Iride01

Despite my bleak comment, I do feel AI might be...

Despite my bleak comment, I do feel AI might be useful for fitting. If a person can't figure out how to move things and try different positions themselves to see what works for them, then at least...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By Iride01

I'm sure AI will be happy to regurgitate the...

I'm sure AI will be happy to regurgitate the popular dogma just like many others do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By Iride01

I'd put it back on to ride back home if I was...

I'd put it back on to ride back home if I was more than a comfortable walk to the house. But I'd replace it before the next ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By Iride01

You have to know what type BB shell you have to...

You have to know what type BB shell you have to pick a BB. Then you have to know if anyone makes a BB that will work with the crankset you want to use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 771
Posted By Iride01

We've had one at a trail head here for many...

We've had one at a trail head here for many years. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipOfcqmQ7IkDomzOI2CF9jZeHZwSy7o-G8reN3QK=s680-w680-h510 I think it was actually donated by a local bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,225
Posted By Iride01

I agree that it's likely a bad idea. But I do...

I agree that it's likely a bad idea. But I do find there are sometimes I find myself pulling on the upstroke, as my muscles used for the down stroke are getting tired. I've wondered if it's any...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 345
Posted By Iride01

That's good then. Just means my drive might win...

That's good then. Just means my drive might win the steep AF driveway award between the two of us! <grin>

I've have had cars that I can't even back out without dragging the back end. As well a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 345
Posted By Iride01

Not high enough for my steep driveway. You'd be...

Not high enough for my steep driveway. You'd be dragging if you tried to go up. And you probably plow the asphalt in the road if you tried to back out with it. Bikes will be fine though as long as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By Iride01

Foil? You mean like a clear protective tape? Or...

Foil? You mean like a clear protective tape? Or do you think it's a clear coat that is put over the paint?

If it's not a protective tape, and the spots are on or in it, there might not be much you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By Iride01

While you say you have a Deore M5100 drive train,...

While you say you have a Deore M5100 drive train, do you know that all of the components of the drive train are from the Deore M5100 group? Including the rear hub/freehub?

The current 11 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 463
Posted By Iride01

Has anything been changed on the bike recently? A...

Has anything been changed on the bike recently? A new chain can slip briefly on worn front or rear sprockets when there is a lot of power being put into the pedals.

I'd think the bike shop would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Iride01

Just try out different bars of most anything....

Just try out different bars of most anything. When you find what you prefer that's probably going to be it.

Bananas or other fruit whether fresh or dried works well if you prefer it over gels or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 258
Posted By Iride01

Maybe just find a big cork and put in there to...

Maybe just find a big cork and put in there to garner some odd looks and start conversations with potential new friends.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,393
Posted By Iride01

What year model Roubaix do you have? The newer...

What year model Roubaix do you have? The newer models come with 32mm wide tires. And are claimed to have clearance for 38 to maybe 40mm wide tires. And previous to that, I think Roubaix's were...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-23-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,575
Posted By Iride01

Do you have an issue riding your bike? If no...

Do you have an issue riding your bike? If no issues then you don't need a fit. Don't imagine issues. Find out if you actually have an issue.

Shims, spacers and running different crank lengths...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 868
Posted By Iride01

That's all going to be opinion and personal...

That's all going to be opinion and personal preference. If you are going to be re-selling, I'd build out what ever your potential customers are buying. Whether it's the superior bike is not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,719
Posted By Iride01

Yeah, that's messed up. Here is one of your...

Yeah, that's messed up. Here is one of your pictures and a link below to your album with the others..
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 868
Posted By Iride01

I don't know about your area, but upgrading bikes...

I don't know about your area, but upgrading bikes to resell is going to be mostly a lot of work for little improvement if any on the margins here where I'm at.

Trek Emonda's were sold new at many...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 868
Posted By Iride01

You have bikes listed that give different...

You have bikes listed that give different positions. Of them the Cube Attain is more similar to a Trek Domane in the position it gives than it is a Trek Emonda. The Ridley is between the two.
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