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Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 689
Posted By oldwinger14

I started with Look Keo and, after a few years,...

I started with Look Keo and, after a few years, switched to Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL. Found both to be about the same with perhaps a slight edge to Shimano when clipping in and out. With that said,...
02-28-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,717
Posted By oldwinger14

When seating the tire, are you removing the valve...

When seating the tire, are you removing the valve core first? With it removed, you should be able to seat the tires using a good hand pump or, definitely, a compressor. Once seated, reinstall the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 863
Posted By oldwinger14

In ‘20, I bought a brand new Cannondale Synapse...

In ‘20, I bought a brand new Cannondale Synapse 105 for $1800 and it was a great bike. I had a set of lightweight Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels from the bike the Synapse replaced and mounted them to...
01-31-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,517
Posted By oldwinger14

Over the few years I have had the Di2 system, I...

Over the few years I have had the Di2 system, I have gone from Manual to Semi to fully Auto modes. Setting the shift speed to 'fastest' and reverting to Manual sounds like a good combo... Thanks!
01-31-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,517
Posted By oldwinger14

I have the dongle and when I started up eTube...

I have the dongle and when I started up eTube yesterday on my phone, I dug thru the menus and submenus and found where the shift speed can be changed.

My Di2 shift speed is currently set to...
01-30-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,517
Posted By oldwinger14

Found it....thanks!

Found it....thanks!
01-30-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,517
Posted By oldwinger14

I was unaware that you could change the Di2...

I was unaware that you could change the Di2 shifting speed. Is that done thru the ETube app?
01-30-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,517
Posted By oldwinger14

The reason for why you are bending the hanger is...

The reason for why you are bending the hanger is independent of the level of maint required for Di2. I have an 11-speed Di2 on my bike and other than 1-2 times during the riding season (I live in the...
01-21-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By oldwinger14

In the Summer of 2020, I purchased a new 2020...

In the Summer of 2020, I purchased a new 2020 Synapse with disc brakes and a 105 groupset for $1800 US (approx $2400Cdn).

I sold it in Oct ‘22 for $1100US (approx $1475Cdn). That was a bit over...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 707
Posted By oldwinger14

I found the same thing. I have a number of Assos...

I found the same thing. I have a number of Assos jerseys and the XL fit well, even though my US size is L. I bought a Castelli XL and it was too tight. I returned it and exchanged it for another XL...
12-24-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,978
Posted By oldwinger14

Like many others have posted, it depends on many...

Like many others have posted, it depends on many factors whether or not an organized trip is worth the cost. A friend and I have decided to take an organized trip through The Netherlands and Belgium....
12-24-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By oldwinger14

This is the mini workout gym in my house. My wife...

This is the mini workout gym in my house. My wife uses the treadmill year-round. I use the permanently mounted Orbea with Rouvy running on the TV mostly during the cold-weather months....
12-20-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,029
Posted By oldwinger14

When I purchased my Wahoo Kickr Core trainer a...

When I purchased my Wahoo Kickr Core trainer a few years ago, I was going to also buy Wahoo’s desk. At $300, though, it was extremely hard to justify based in what it was and the limited use it...
10-31-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,031
Posted By oldwinger14

I use my mirror for essentially the same reason...

I use my mirror for essentially the same reason as you... To confirm that the vehicle coming up from behind has moved to the left to give me a bit more room.
10-31-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,031
Posted By oldwinger14

I use a Hafny bar-end mirror. Very good optics,...

I use a Hafny bar-end mirror. Very good optics, easy to install and mine never gets out of position, despite me hitting it once in a great while with my knee.

With that said, the best bike...
10-16-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,628
Posted By oldwinger14

Unless I get caught in unexpected shower, I rarey...

Unless I get caught in unexpected shower, I rarey ever ride in the rain. Are there other reasons why I should choose the rubber R2 model over the leather X2?
10-15-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,628
Posted By oldwinger14

Hi John, My original posting clearly said I am...

Hi John,
My original posting clearly said I am not having any problems but I'm always looking for a better alternative. Your comments, though, are appreciated...thanks!
10-15-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,628
Posted By oldwinger14

Looks like an interesting site...thanks

Looks like an interesting site...thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,426
Posted By oldwinger14

The other nice thing about riding when older is...

The other nice thing about riding when older is that you think you are going faster than you really are!
10-06-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,628
Posted By oldwinger14

Thanks for the reply but the very end of my...

Thanks for the reply but the very end of my original posting I said I was looking for a non-leather saddle. Unless I am mistaken pro models are leather.
10-06-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,628
Posted By oldwinger14

Alternative to Brooks B17

I have been using Brooks B17 saddles on both my road bike and my bike that’s permanently mounted on a trainer. I am happy with the Brooks saddles but always on the lookout for products that may be...
10-05-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By oldwinger14

Previous threads on the clumping issues with...

Previous threads on the clumping issues with Silca’s sealant combined with this one are more than enough discussion to make me and others choose any other of the well-known, proven sealants over...
08-30-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,899
Posted By oldwinger14

I taught people to drive their high-performance...

I taught people to drive their high-performance cars, primarily Porsches, on race tracks and road courses for 20+ years, and got that question about changing things on their car over and over from...
08-26-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,617
Posted By oldwinger14

I had constant squealing in my front brake. Did...

I had constant squealing in my front brake. Did all the fixes mentioned above over the course of a couple of weeks - realigning the caliper (many times) cleaning the pads, replacing the pads)....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,304
Posted By oldwinger14

Two bits of advice: 1) Do not create such a...

Two bits of advice:

1) Do not create such a rigid schedule, where you feel compelled to ride eac day. After a while, you will think of it almost like a 2nd job and not enjoy it because you are...
08-10-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,145
Posted By oldwinger14

Thanks . I may follow up with it if Shimano does...

Thanks . I may follow up with it if Shimano does not give me a new caliper as a warranty replacement
08-10-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,145
Posted By oldwinger14

Unfortunately, my caliper was leaking in the hot,...

Unfortunately, my caliper was leaking in the hot, humid Summer months! :foo:
08-10-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,145
Posted By oldwinger14

I had the same problem the original poster...

I had the same problem the original poster described. Like others suggested, I tried all the easy fixes. I cleaned the pads. When that didn't work, I loosened the caliper and recentered the rotor....
08-07-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By oldwinger14

Thanks for the response but it did not answer my...

Thanks for the response but it did not answer my question which focused solely on why ads behave differently in some threads than others.
08-06-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By oldwinger14

Ads blocking part of thread texts

I am pretty well versed in technology but have an issue that I cannot resolve. I subscribe to 4 cycle-related forums and receive a digest of each one daily as an email message. When I click on some...
07-01-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By oldwinger14

What the initial posting described is what I...

What the initial posting described is what I experienced the past two weeks. My front brake would make no noise until I was almost at a stop and the brake lever was squeezed tightly. Then, the brake...
06-29-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By oldwinger14

This is a pertinent thread thread for me also....

This is a pertinent thread thread for me also. I’ve been using Orange Endurance for a few years and, while I have no complaints with it, there always seems to be something better coming out that I...
06-19-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By oldwinger14

I ordered and received a Silca Hirobel bar. While...

I ordered and received a Silca Hirobel bar. While pricey, I can easily overcome the cost since it solves my problem. Thanks to all who offered suggestions, especially to JohnDThompson who suggested...
06-17-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 759
Posted By oldwinger14

I have a Brooks B17 on both of my bikes and love...

I have a Brooks B17 on both of my bikes and love them. But like you wrote, when I was trying to decide on what saddle to buy, some people lived them while others had one or more reasons why Brooks...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 23,856
Posted By oldwinger14

Two pair Sidi Shot Vent Carbon - for outdoor...

Two pair
Sidi Shot Vent Carbon - for outdoor riding
Fizik R4B - when using my indoor training bike
06-17-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 759
Posted By oldwinger14

Asking for the ‘best’ saddle(s) is like asking...

Asking for the ‘best’ saddle(s) is like asking for the ‘best’ chain lube(s). There are countless opinions and, because each opinion is personal, each one of them is correct according to at least one...
06-16-23, 05:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By oldwinger14

I thought about doing what you suggest on the top...

I thought about doing what you suggest on the top tube but was leery about tightening the work stand clamp too much, even with that padding. Your suggestion wouldn't work on my seat post because of...
06-16-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By oldwinger14

The seat post on my Paris is not wide at all. It...

The seat post on my Paris is not wide at all. It is just oddly shaped. The read end is a bit wider the the front end and this irregular shape makes it hard for my stand to get a firm grip on the seat...
06-15-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By oldwinger14

After seeing your post, I remember reading about...

After seeing your post, I remember reading about the Hirobel clamp a few years ago. Since the bike(s) I owned previous to my current bike worked well with my work stand and were not CF, I had no need...
06-15-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By oldwinger14

SMD4, While this is a workable solution, I would...

SMD4, While this is a workable solution, I would prefer not to have to buy another work stand nor to have to remove a wheel each time I want o mount the bike for any type of maint. Thanks, though,...
06-15-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By oldwinger14

Mounting Pinarello Paris on Work Stand

The seat post on my Pinarello Paris is rectangular-shaped with rounded corners. Pinarello's published specs say the post is Aero Full Carbon UD. The rear end of the seat post is also a bit wider that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-23, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,476
Posted By oldwinger14

I taught high-performance automobile driving for...

I taught high-performance automobile driving for approximately 20 years, and was asked far too many times by novice drivers “What mods can I do to make my car faster?”. My answer was always the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,677
Posted By oldwinger14

It is a narrow road. Unfortunately they cannot...

It is a narrow road. Unfortunately they cannot ban stupid people from stopping in the middle of it to talk!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,677
Posted By oldwinger14

Sherman Bridge over the Sudbury River, Wayland MA...

Sherman Bridge over the Sudbury River, Wayland MA

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,306
Posted By oldwinger14

The geometry of my Synapse and Paris are pretty...

The geometry of my Synapse and Paris are pretty similar, so moving from my Synapse to the Paris was an easy, seamless transition. Both bikes were professionally fitted for me, which further made both...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,306
Posted By oldwinger14

The geometry of the two bikes is very similar and...

The geometry of the two bikes is very similar and I did not notice a huge difference riding the Paris compared to ridng the Synapse as far as overall comfort was concerned.

With that said, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,306
Posted By oldwinger14

Have you looked at Pinarello’s new Paris? Last...

Have you looked at Pinarello’s new Paris? Last Summer, I was considering buying a Prince and tried both. I found the Paris much more suitable to me. Like the original poster, I am a recreational...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,998
Posted By oldwinger14

Helmets and wheels....buy quality, proven brands.

Helmets and wheels....buy quality, proven brands.
10-19-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By oldwinger14

I have a similar problem with sensors connecting...

I have a similar problem with sensors connecting automatically to a Garmin device.

I have a 1030 Plus that has a number of sensors attached to it - cadence, heart rate, Varia radar, front light...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,677
Posted By oldwinger14

On the Sherman Bridge over the Sudbury (MA)...

On the Sherman Bridge over the Sudbury (MA) River.

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