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Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

Yeah, that sounds like quite a hassle, treating a...

Yeah, that sounds like quite a hassle, treating a tubeless tire like a clincher tire. Thanks for your input. But I'm getting a lot of conflicting information about people's experience with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

Thanks to both of you for your comments. I have...

Thanks to both of you for your comments. I have taken note for the future when I will be dragged kicking and screaming into the world of tubeless--or tubeless ready--wheels... :mad:

Just an...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

Well, that's encouraging to hear a strong...

Well, that's encouraging to hear a strong endorsement. Mostly what I've heard thus far is people having problems with tubeless, but I suppose that's because people who have no problems also have no...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

You're absolutely right--thanks so much for...

You're absolutely right--thanks so much for posting! I just checked Enve's tire compatibility (https://www.enve.com/learn/tire-compatibility/) table and the 5.6 is not listed under 'hookless'. Well...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

Thanks for everyone's input! Unfortunately,...

Thanks for everyone's input! Unfortunately, there's been a glitch: even though he originally said "they can take a tube like any other clincher", now he's saying in response to my question about...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

Yes, thanks for digging into it for me. I saw...

Yes, thanks for digging into it for me. I saw those warnings about the cotton casing, that's not a problem.


I'm afraid I'm going to have to remove the tires right away because I doubt the seller...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

The seller says he bought the wheels in early...

The seller says he bought the wheels in early 2020. The Enve website on the current ones says they can be hooked bead or hookless. I assume they are hooked bead, since the seller says they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Posted By dglevy

Newbie help! Are clincher tires on Enve 5.6 tubeless wheels a hassle?

Hi all, I'm thinking about about buying a used racing bike--right size, good components, integrated power meter, deep dish wheels--all perfect for training and racing. The thing is I'm a clincher...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,338
Posted By dglevy

Thanks to everyone who replied. Very instructive!

Thanks to everyone who replied. Very instructive!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,338
Posted By dglevy

It seems to me that Shimano uses cheap grease, if...

It seems to me that Shimano uses cheap grease, if that's the case. I've used grease that has lasted way longer than this grease. And, yes, I've busted several cables right at the end, inside the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,338
Posted By dglevy

Thanks to everyone who replied. My riding buddy...

Thanks to everyone who replied. My riding buddy talked with a professional mechanic today who said the same thing as the first reply: the grease or oil becomes gummy when it gets that cold. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,338
Posted By dglevy

Why Shimano shifters stop working in 25F degree weather?

Hi all, we've had cold weather here on the USA's east coast. I've always had some problems upshifting the rear derailleur (going from large cog to smaller cog) and downshifting the front derailleur...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-21, 08:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By dglevy

UPDATE: Lewis measured the frame using the...

UPDATE: Lewis measured the frame using the string method to make sure it's not bent: only a 1 mm difference between sides, which is within tolerance (generally 1mm-2mm). VICTORY! Looks like the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,236
Posted By dglevy

UPDATE: Lewis measured the frame using the...

UPDATE: Lewis measured the frame using the string method to make sure it's not bent: only a 1 mm difference between sides, which is within tolerance (generally 1mm-2mm). VICTORY! Looks like the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,236
Posted By dglevy

$1600? Wow! Even if that was MSRP and most...

$1600? Wow! Even if that was MSRP and most bikes sold for less, let's assume conservatively one could buy the bike new, the following year, at a steep discount. Let's say it was selling for $1000,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,236
Posted By dglevy

That's a really excellent idea, I never thought...

That's a really excellent idea, I never thought it! I'm going to be in the market for a TT bike soon and it has to have all the bells and whistles. Thanks for posting!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,236
Posted By dglevy

Hey all, so, as it turns out, Lewis bought the...

Hey all, so, as it turns out, Lewis bought the Fuji Roubaix for $400, which he had spotted online and asked for my opinion for yesterday. Many thanks to the experienced many who kindly took the time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By dglevy

Many thanks to the experienced many who kindly...

Many thanks to the experienced many who kindly took the time to give feedback. My buddy bought the bike without even riding it because the bike had no brake pads and the tires were flat! Hopefully...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,206
Posted By dglevy

Here's a photo of the "nick". Looks more like a...

Here's a photo of the "nick". Looks more like a gouge to me--cigarette burn maybe? I've included the other photo just for context....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,236
Posted By dglevy

Thanks for your post! I think that Specialized...

Thanks for your post! I think that Specialized S-Works is probably too big for him but I'm urging him to look at it anyway. I figure, even if it's a bit uncomfortable, he can always resell it at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By dglevy

Thanks, everyone, for your comments! Thus far,...

Thanks, everyone, for your comments! Thus far, though, the impression I'm getting is that riding no hands, if the bike won't ride straight or is too unstable--that tells you there's a problem, bent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By dglevy

Can one tell a frame is bent by riding no hands on the bars?

Hi all, I have a friend who is looking at a 2003 steel framed bike to purchase. The description looks good. If the bike is still available, we are going to go look at it tomorrow. I will inspect...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 04:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,236
Posted By dglevy

Buy used racing bike or build one instead? Cost vs labor...

Hi all, I have a friend who is looking to get his first racing bike, used, here in Washington DC. He's having trouble finding one in his price range. I thought he might find, say, a 10 or 15 year old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,734
Posted By dglevy

I'm posting here b/c I thought it might be useful...

I'm posting here b/c I thought it might be useful for others to have all the information in one thread.

I had yet another valve seat failure. I had tried a new setup--no retainer nut--but...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
08-12-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 23,595
Posted By dglevy

The 'DC Pacelines' website mentioned here above...

The 'DC Pacelines' website mentioned here above appears to have been abandoned. It hasn't been updated in a long time. I submitted a correction and addition twice and the changes were not made to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,685
Posted By dglevy

I had at least one Conti tube before these bagged...

I had at least one Conti tube before these bagged ones. I'm pretty sure I bought it at a LBS and it had a removable valve core just like these ones*. All you need to remove it is needle nose pliers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,685
Posted By dglevy

Thanks for the additional info :thumb: I'm...

Thanks for the additional info :thumb:

I'm not actually dismayed about the factories being Asia, I was just concerned about counterfeiting. I bought some 'Eveready' button batteries on Amazon and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,685
Posted By dglevy

Thanks for the posts, y'all--very helpful! ...

Thanks for the posts, y'all--very helpful!



Thanks for the info:). Interesting that CST is using identical lettering. It may well be that Conti has contracted out some of the mfr to CST. Do the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-19, 09:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,685
Posted By dglevy

Are these genuine Continental tubes???

I bought a pack of 4 Continental tubes on Amazon. I'm wondering... I thought Conti tubes were made in Germany? See attached pics. Do these look legit? They just came in a clear plastic bag, no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,114
Posted By dglevy

Mine was diagnosed as a ganglion cyst--fairly...

Mine was diagnosed as a ganglion cyst--fairly harmless. I got a 2nd one, soon after, about a 1/2 inch away from the 1st one. They were more sensitive to pressure for the first few months, but then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,734
Posted By dglevy

These are presta tubes on a racing bike. 23c in...

These are presta tubes on a racing bike. 23c in front, 25c in rear. 105 psi in front and 90 in rear.

Thanks for your reply. You are making me think I might have mixed together period 1) valve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,734
Posted By dglevy

Thanks to everyone who responded. All the posts...

Thanks to everyone who responded. All the posts have been remarkably helpful!

I am homing in on these two posts because they have made me wonder whether my impressions have been accurate.

Yes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-19, 03:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,734
Posted By dglevy

How to keep tire tube valve seat from failing?

I've had all kinds of presta tubes fail on me, over the years. The most common problem has been the valve seat. (I think some people call that the valve boot.). Is there a product one can install...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

I've ridden the wheel for two long work-outs...

I've ridden the wheel for two long work-outs since I got it back from the mechanic, and it works great! I didn't even have to do a manual zero of the power meter. Apparently, all it takes to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-18, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

Ha! Saris--or the bike shop that sold me the...

Ha! Saris--or the bike shop that sold me the wheel--had a joke at my expense. Even though the hub cap said Pro+, and I got the right bearings for that model, they were the wrong bearings. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

Thanks to everyone who posted. Sunday night,...

Thanks to everyone who posted. Sunday night, after a lot of web surfing, I put in an order for Enduro 6901 Abec-5. Per veganbikes' comments, QBP's catalogue is no longer available to retail...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

'k. Thanks, guys, for the input. Btw, your...

'k. Thanks, guys, for the input. Btw, your commentary and this subject are apparently of interest to a lot of people. 267 pages views of this thread already...

I'll do some more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

Yeah, good point. I was thinking that, too, but...

Yeah, good point. I was thinking that, too, but was willing to take the chance. But, as it turns out, it would've been a major hassle to get the wheel and the bearings to the mechanic on Friday--and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

Update: I found a local bike shop that might be...

Update: I found a local bike shop that might be able to do the work. They have various tools for various PowerTap hubs, have done the work before, but it depends on my hub and their tools. We'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-18, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

Thanks for your comments. I have to say I'm a bit...

Thanks for your comments. I have to say I'm a bit annoyed with Saris for claiming, in their documentation, that those are 'sealed bearings' that 'do not require replacement'. That was a lie...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-18, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By dglevy

Help! Need to replace bearings on PowerTap Pro+ hub

Hi all, My PowerTap Pro+ hub was squeaking. I took it into my LBS and they didn't have any experience with messing with this hub. I called the Saris cust svce and they said I have to mail the wheel...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
12-09-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 23,595
Posted By dglevy

I ran into someone today who mentioned the...

I ran into someone today who mentioned the 'Tomahawk Ride'. It's listed on the DC Paceline website; it originates in Arlington. He said it's very hilly, didn't realize there were so many hills in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,371
Posted By dglevy

I was near a Performance bike shop today, stopped...

I was near a Performance bike shop today, stopped in, bought the Park cable cutter ($38), ferrules ($0.25 each) and end caps ($0.10 each). I was tempted to get the Felco online instead, for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,836
Posted By dglevy

Excellent point! I never even thought about the...

Excellent point! I never even thought about the ferrules, never paid much attention to them. I suppose they would indeed reduce the dirt/dust problem by 95%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-18, 09:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,371
Posted By dglevy

Thanks for pointing that out. You unleashed...

Thanks for pointing that out. You unleashed several more posts which were useful. I hadn't even thought about the end cap. Yes, I've never been successful at crimping the end cap in such a way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-18, 10:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,371
Posted By dglevy

Thanks, y'all, for chiming in! I don't know what...

Thanks, y'all, for chiming in! I don't know what I'm gonna do, yet, but it looks like a new pair of cable cutters and superglue are in my future, since I live in a tiny studio apartment and would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,371
Posted By dglevy

Thanks for everyone's quick replies! ...

Thanks for everyone's quick replies!



Yeah, I noticed that the cable I bought was nicely soldered at the end--and rounded too. But it's way too long..

A couple of you mentioned buying a good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-18, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,836
Posted By dglevy

Yes, they are lined. I agree there's no...

Yes, they are lined.

I agree there's no reason to mull this over for much longer: ultimately, it probably doesn't matter a whole lot whether they are lubed or not, so my choice is for not lubed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,836
Posted By dglevy

I installed the cable (3x, as it turned out,...

I installed the cable (3x, as it turned out, since I did it wrong the first two times :p), no lube. It's working fine--for the moment. My main concern with using lubricant is that it will accumulate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-18, 01:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,371
Posted By dglevy

How to keep cut cable from fraying?

Hi all,

This is a follow-up to my last query, about lubing/not lubing shifter and brake cable housings...
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