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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 410
Posted By Steve B.

Only real limit on tire size is what kind of...

Only real limit on tire size is what kind of brakes are you using now, and can you squeeze a larger tire between the brake shoes (if rim brakes). That's one big advantage to a bike with disc brakes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 410
Posted By Steve B.

Gravel bikes generally don't get suspension...

Gravel bikes generally don't get suspension forks, mostly to save weight and complexity. You can usually put upwards of a 44-45mm gravel tire and just run lower air pressure, 30-40 or so.

As...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 347
Posted By Steve B.

This was initially what I thought might be part...

This was initially what I thought might be part of the problem, I recall that GRX F derailer sits a bit further out from the seat tube, or some such, to allow appropriate chainline on cassettes on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 442,534
Posted By Steve B.

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old...

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old kitten. My nephews cat who, for a number of reasons, including high expense, could not move with them to Barcelona. We offered to take her. She had on 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,494
Posted By Steve B.

Yes. The OEM is a 10cm with (I think) a 7 deg....

Yes. The OEM is a 10cm with (I think) a 7 deg. rise. Flipped it puts the bar too low, high is too high, thus I changed to a 9cm 5 deg. stem I had, set low, the bar is in a better spot. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-20-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 270
Posted By Steve B.

The shorter distance is likely due to a slower...

The shorter distance is likely due to a slower pace on gravel. 65-70 makes for a long day. Only you know what kind of pace you can maintain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,494
Posted By Steve B.

That sounds correct. The Trek sizing guide for a...

That sounds correct. The Trek sizing guide for a 56 ETT bike is 81-85cm inseam. Thus the stock post is too long to fit what the Trek sizing guide says should be an appropriate fit. That longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,494
Posted By Steve B.

I never ride in the rain and usually wait for dry...

I never ride in the rain and usually wait for dry roads before heading out, thus the OEM's might be OK. I purchased a set of 28mm GP5000's, not sure I want to install. I thought of going tubeless...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 569
Posted By Steve B.

My commute before retirement at one point had me...

My commute before retirement at one point had me on a 2 lane heavily trafficked road with many parked cars, so limited shoulder. For about a half mile I had to take the lane and often had to listen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,494
Posted By Steve B.

As I read it on the website, the 30 day policy is...

As I read it on the website, the 30 day policy is on bikes purchased directly from Trek.com. I know this is not the store policy as I asked. I can e-bay the post, or as somebody posted, use it when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,595
Posted By Steve B.

Sad to see Colorado closing, way back they were...

Sad to see Colorado closing, way back they were the Go-To online for decent wheels, they were very well built.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,494
Posted By Steve B.

Well, as follow up, I had to wait a few weeks as...

Well, as follow up, I had to wait a few weeks as I was out of the country, test rode and purchased this past Wed. Did my first official ride today. Paid for the seat post as the cost was too good to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 569
Posted By Steve B.

I‘d bite the bullet and ride the sidewalk

I‘d bite the bullet and ride the sidewalk
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 410
Posted By Steve B.

Interesting how they do group sets, my ‘23...

Interesting how they do group sets, my ‘23 Emonda, new as of Wed. Has Di2 12 spd.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 410
Posted By Steve B.

Look on the Trek website, they’ve been running...

Look on the Trek website, they’ve been running sales as have the shops. You can do an inventory search to see if it’s available in your size at a local shop and on sale. I just picked up an Emoda...
Forum: Introductions
04-17-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Steve B.

Buongiorno !. We just returned this past...

Buongiorno !.

We just returned this past Monday from Rome after 4 days and 12 days exploring Sicily as turista's. My 4th vacation in Italy, have also been to Tuscany and Umbria. We managed to...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 209
Posted By Steve B.

Are you in need of a response ?

Are you in need of a response ?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 750
Posted By Steve B.

If you are fairly new to this and are not getting...

If you are fairly new to this and are not getting a new bike based on current fit on an existing road bike, maybe would not be doing mail order from Canyon, or whomever. I would be at a local bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 947
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve used Profile cages for decades, never had a...

I’ve used Profile cages for decades, never had a bottle fallout on road rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,597
Posted By Steve B.

We had a saying way back in the entertainment...

We had a saying way back in the entertainment business that a $1000 mike with a wire was better than a $50,000 wireless mike. In essence, wired component are generally more reliable and I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,597
Posted By Steve B.

As follow up, with a battery, a front derailer...

As follow up, with a battery, a front derailer and a rear derailer, how does the single cable off the battery connect to both derailers if it doesn’t use a B Junction box ?. I have 11 spd. so use...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,597
Posted By Steve B.

Understand. My Specialized Chisel and my...

Understand. My Specialized Chisel and my Cannondale Topstone both have openings under the b-bracket as you have described with no covers and as far as I can tell have never needed them. I also...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,597
Posted By Steve B.

Whats a bottom bracket cover ?, never heard of...

Whats a bottom bracket cover ?, never heard of that.

Are you saying the rear derailer was not connected to the e-tube cable ?, or that the cable seemed too short ?. If you are lucky they put the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 397
Posted By Steve B.

Hard to say why a particular pedal causes issues....

Hard to say why a particular pedal causes issues. I have experienced this. I’ve been a multi decade Shimano SPD user as well as Look road and SPD-L user with no issues. I then tried 2 different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 742
Posted By Steve B.

Good points. They were 25mm 5000’s, on Mavic...

Good points. They were 25mm 5000’s, on Mavic CXP33, older road rims, maybe 19mm wide ?. Didn’t pay much attention. Older so your basic hooked clinchers from 10 years ago, I had never heard of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 742
Posted By Steve B.

I run my 5000’s on hooked clincher rims with...

I run my 5000’s on hooked clincher rims with tubes at 110 on the rear, 105 front. Too little air at my weight and I pinch flat. I pretty much have never paid attention to what a manufacturer puts...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 721
Posted By Steve B.

There was a cycling pro in the 80’s, Sean Kelly...

There was a cycling pro in the 80’s, Sean Kelly or Stephen Roche, or somebody, who was known for his climbing skills, was asked his secret to ascending - “I put it in the big ring and spin”. Or...
Forum: Touring
04-08-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By Steve B.

O’Neils pub in Dublin had a 2 sided bar, with...

O’Neils pub in Dublin had a 2 sided bar, with something like 44 taps on each side, I think it repeated. About 5 taps were hard cider, the rest beer. There was a huge variety in the places I...
Forum: Touring
04-08-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By Steve B.

Beer is better in Ireland

Beer is better in Ireland
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,050
Posted By Steve B.

When I was 40 and doing some racing, I could...

When I was 40 and doing some racing, I could handle 2-3 days of a 27 mile one way commute. Many years later as my yearly mileage declined, I had to find alternatives. One was leaving my car at work...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 544
Posted By Steve B.

The fewer the data fields, the larger each data...

The fewer the data fields, the larger each data field. Maybe just display speed, ride time and distance ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,705
Posted By Steve B.

Was in Santa Fe, NM in early May for many years,...

Was in Santa Fe, NM in early May for many years, was mostly mt biking. Had to bunny hop a rattler that was laying straight across the trail, no room to go around and I had come around a corner at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 01:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 560
Posted By Steve B.

I was not criticizing your pedal choice. I was...

I was not criticizing your pedal choice. I was commenting that this is how the pedal works.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 560
Posted By Steve B.

Your experience is how the pedal works, you have...

Your experience is how the pedal works, you have to use your foot to get the pedal to rotate to where you can clip in. Is why many folks say why bother and use SPD mt pedals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,650
Posted By Steve B.

Riding all over L.I., the last was a tear on the...

Riding all over L.I., the last was a tear on the sidewalk while on the LIE, on some GP5000’s, which otherwise are durable tires. Ive been lucky
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,650
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve used tubes in my road bikes for 35 years. I...

I’ve used tubes in my road bikes for 35 years. I haven’t had a flat in 3-4 years. Maybe it’s where you ride ?, popular place to toss beer bottles out the car window ??
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,781
Posted By Steve B.

Outside of a particular very hilly example,...

Outside of a particular very hilly example, having an assist motor helping you get a bike moving forward is not going to give you as good a workout as a bike without a motor, where you need to make...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,781
Posted By Steve B.

I have no hate for e-bikes, excepting the...

I have no hate for e-bikes, excepting the powerful throttle models I see folks use (illegally) on our mt. bike trails, doing trail damage in the process. For folks owning the pedal assist models, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,781
Posted By Steve B.

Is reducing work effort the goal ?. It’s not for...

Is reducing work effort the goal ?. It’s not for me. I ride a bike to get exercise. Adding an electric motor reduces the exercise I get. No thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,041
Posted By Steve B.

Chinese carbon road bike with basic CXP33 wheels,...

Chinese carbon road bike with basic CXP33 wheels, 17.8 lbs.
Cannondale Topstone aluminum with road wheels and tires, 22.5 lbs
Specialized Epic Evo Comp, has AXS and Ibis carbon wheels, 26.6 lbs...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-01-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,734
Posted By Steve B.

I think the state of NJ filed suit as well. They...

I think the state of NJ filed suit as well. They have only themselves to blame, congestion pricing has been in the works for 20 ears, NJ has done NOTHING to increase funding for better mass...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,437
Posted By Steve B.

A significantly hillier endeavor. MANY more...

A significantly hillier endeavor. MANY more hills. And has some of the same issues of Nachez in that the locations for lodging and eating are sometimes a ways off the Parkway and in this case, down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By Steve B.

There’s a fit and sizing chart on the Lake...

There’s a fit and sizing chart on the Lake website, it pays to look at. Shows which shoes are on a wide last, etc…. I wish I had seen it, as my winter 303’s are too narrow for my feet and essentially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,699
Posted By Steve B.

Every frame size varies in weight. They also...

Every frame size varies in weight. They also swap parts, tires, etc…. Over a product line, thus weights for a given size will vary.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,597
Posted By Steve B.

Plus places to eat

Plus places to eat
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,597
Posted By Steve B.

It’s referred to as “credit card touring”. You...

It’s referred to as “credit card touring”. You generally carry clothing only. You might typically install a rear rack with some small panniers for the clothing, that all weighs very little.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,728
Posted By Steve B.

About 7 miles in a mt bike ride when I first got...

About 7 miles in a mt bike ride when I first got into the sport, carried no spare stuff or tools. Broke a chain. Ditched the bike off the trail and ran/fast walked back to the car, as it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,437
Posted By Steve B.

Girona, where Lance used to live and train, is...

Girona, where Lance used to live and train, is pretty much in NE Spain, not southern Spain, north of Barcelona.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,061
Posted By Steve B.

I’m on my last pairs of Pearl Izumi, not the...

I’m on my last pairs of Pearl Izumi, not the cheapest versions, I’ve used them prior. They cheapened the design, removed the edging fabric on the shoulder straps, it’s just flat Lycra. Makes it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By Steve B.

They are having a sale currently, I have seen...

They are having a sale currently, I have seen some prices as much as 20% off
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