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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-23-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,176
Posted By nPn

Just wanted to follow up on this thread I...

Just wanted to follow up on this thread I started. As of yesterday I have ridden over 2K miles since having the bike fitted any concerns I had about the bike feeling twitchy are gone. Now I have to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-27-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,660
Posted By nPn

I know this is a slightly old thread, but I...

I know this is a slightly old thread, but I tried a Specialized Power saddle a few years ago and had the same experience of digging into my thighs. I feel it's definitely the shape as show in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Posted By nPn

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but why do you...

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but why do you want to replace the existing shifters, is there something not working or are you looking to upgrade something?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-21-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,176
Posted By nPn

Thanks for all the advice. I will definitely...

Thanks for all the advice. I will definitely give myself more time/miles to adjust. I try to ride about 200 miles a week, so it should not take too long. My main reason for even thinking about...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,176
Posted By nPn

Advice on stem length experiments

I recently acquired a size 54 2010 Roubaix Comp (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roubaix-comp-compact/p/22907?color=33982-22907&searchText=9003-4254). This is not my first road bike, I have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,268
Posted By nPn

Thanks this is very useful info. It's...

Thanks this is very useful info. It's disappointing that the chart does not mark the L-types, which the product pages says are compatible, any differently than the other types such as the J-types. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-22, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,268
Posted By nPn

Shimano brake pad compatibility chart

I am having a hard time finding brake pads for my BR-RX400 (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/grx-10-speed/BR-RX400-R.html) bakes.

Shimano's product page for the BR-RX400...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By nPn

Here is a photo of the chain on the big-big set. ...

Here is a photo of the chain on the big-big set.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By nPn

yes there is still tension on the rear...

yes there is still tension on the rear derailleur, big big looks good, tho I might be able to fold one link.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By nPn

Thanks all! I think I am going to stick with...

Thanks all! I think I am going to stick with what I have for now. I just realized I would need to remove 2 links one inner and one outer to shorten it with the missing link (unless I am missing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By nPn

I feel there is a little droop, in small - small?...

I feel there is a little droop, in small - small?
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By nPn

Inconsistent chain length calculations

I updated my recently acquired size 54 2010 Roubaix Comp's (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roubaix-comp-compact/p/22907?color=33982-22907&searchText=9003-4254) rear drive train to be a little more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By nPn

Well this is embarrassing. Notice the opened box...

Well this is embarrassing. Notice the opened box of brake cables and the unopened box of shift cables. I swore I checked that twice but sometimes you can look at something all day and not see the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By nPn

Yes the Shimano Optislick would not fit in the...

Yes the Shimano Optislick would not fit in the Jagwire ferrule that was used in the original build. And yes I measure the same Optislick 1.2mm, Jagwire 1.1mm. I think the Optislick would fit in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By nPn

I can't catch a break today. I looks like the...

I can't catch a break today. I looks like the actual inner cable for the Jagwire elite sealed is thinner than the Shimano cable and the end cap in the shifter will only take the thinner cable, and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By nPn

Thanks for the quick reply cxwrench. The...

Thanks for the quick reply cxwrench.
The Jagwire setup is 3 layers; the inner steel cable, the "lube liner" and then the outer housing. You think I should be able to just thread the new inner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By nPn

Replacing Jagwire OEM cables with Shimano Optislik?

I noticed that my rear GRX derailleur could not be adjusted to use all 11 cogs. After some investigation I think I found this was most likely the issue....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By nPn

I did remove the tire from the second wheel (the...

I did remove the tire from the second wheel (the one that had a leak at the stem). The tape seemed OK, there was one area where it might not have remained in place but it was not folded over (ie no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By nPn

Seating tire disturbs tubeless tape.

I am trying to figure out what I am doing wrong.

I have a rim with a 23mm internal width. I taped it with Stan's 25mm tape, which is recommended for 21-25mm internal rims.

I thought I did a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-27-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,574
Posted By nPn

You are referring to the Revenio when you say 54...

You are referring to the Revenio when you say 54 for the top tube, right? As I mentioned that's my current bike and I am pretty happy with it. I would like the gravel bike to be slightly more relaxed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,121
Posted By nPn

BTW, I should have replied to this some time...

BTW, I should have replied to this some time back, but eventually I did figure out that the issue I had was due to the bearings in the freehub being worn out. I painstakingly replaced the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-26-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,574
Posted By nPn

Gravel Bike Sizing

I currently have a size 56 Raleigh Revenio 3.0 (2012) that I have put about 35K miles on in the last 8 years. I am want to get a gravel bike and right now the Felt Broam 30 is looking pretty good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-18, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,121
Posted By nPn

KMC X10.93 design changes and the implications

I have been using KMC X10.93 chains for the past 6 years. I replace the chain on a yearly basis (I ride about 3.5 - 4.5 k miles per year). This year after my annual major cleaning and maintenance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-14, 10:05 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,925
Posted By nPn

I have moderate astigmatism (3.0 I think in one...

I have moderate astigmatism (3.0 I think in one of my eyes). Bad enough that I don't feel comfortable riding with out corrective lenses. I have tried to were contacts twice, and they just don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-14, 08:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

I can't really notice any pattern to which are...

I can't really notice any pattern to which are too short and which are not. I am still pursuing getting this fixed, but I decided to by a new set of wheels anyway (my front wheel has a nice gouge in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

I think this confirms the short spoke theory. ...

I think this confirms the short spoke theory. You can see the unused threads in the broken off nipple head.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

Nice diagram. this seems exactly like what I...

Nice diagram. this seems exactly like what I have. I can see some spokes extending into the screw driver slot and some clearly below it. I have the broken head of the nipple and it is exactly in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

Absolutely, and I am sure RPK79 comment was in...

Absolutely, and I am sure RPK79 comment was in just as well. She's a good sport last time I broke a spoke on ride training for a century I called he and she brought me the wheel off her bike (Capri...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

Good suggestion. My wife suggested I contact...

Good suggestion.
My wife suggested I contact Raleigh after she read that a wheel should last 10-18K miles, of course I blew her off :) But I guess I should at least try.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-14, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

This is basically what my LBS guy said last time...

This is basically what my LBS guy said last time I broke a spoke. With over 6500 miles on the wheel, it is not worth replacing them one at a time, and I new wheel would be cheaper than having him...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

Thanks for the info. So in general it sounds...

Thanks for the info. So in general it sounds like you are happy with those wheels?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

Yes they are all seized. Last time one broke...

Yes they are all seized. Last time one broke (before yesterdays) I brought it to the bike shop, and he said he thought the maybe used locktite or something, but doing some research, I do see this a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

I was under the impression that rebuilding a...

I was under the impression that rebuilding a wheel was one of the more difficult tasks in bike repair
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By nPn

Tools and parts needed to replace a rear wheel.

My 2 year Raleigh Revenio (http://archive.raleighusa.com/archive/2012-road/revenio-3-0-12/) has ~6500 miles on it and is starting to pop spokes on a weekly basis, each time it is the alloy nipple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-13, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,114
Posted By nPn

Ok, so the LBS guy mentioned to my wife when she...

Ok, so the LBS guy mentioned to my wife when she picked it up that the cable was really badly frayed. maybe it was frayed near the head?

Anyway, I just took my wife's bike, loosened the rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,114
Posted By nPn

The problem I as having was pushing the old cable...

The problem I as having was pushing the old cable out thru the existing housing that was under the wrap. It was basically like trying to push a rope, even with the shifter cover off, I could not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,114
Posted By nPn

I guess my problem with pushing is that without...

I guess my problem with pushing is that without un-taping the bar, I have to push the cable through about 1.5 feet of housing, which is not working.
I took the unit cover off, and I think I see the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,114
Posted By nPn

Any tricks on how to replace a shift cable on 105 (5700 series) without re-taping?

My Bike is about 1.5 years old with just under 5K miles on it. Yesterday the rear shifting started hanging up. Today I cleaned and lubed the rear derailleur but that did not help. I noticed the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-01-13, 05:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By nPn

Yes, I did it! Thanks everyone for the advice...

Yes, I did it! Thanks everyone for the advice and support. It was quite a bit of fun. Some moderate rain after about 75 miles or so and then the last 7-8 were in a downpour, but it was still fun.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-16-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By nPn

Thanks for the replies. Yes this will be an...

Thanks for the replies.
Yes this will be an organized ride.
http://www.bikenewyork.org/ride/discover-hudson-valley-ride

And yes, I certainly could just add 17 miles on to my training ride, but...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-16-13, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By nPn

I am thinking about trying this for my century ...

I have only been road riding for just under a year, but I want to try a century this summer.
I am pretty sure this is the route:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By nPn

OK, so I guess I will get a new pair. I guess...

OK, so I guess I will get a new pair. I guess the current rear tire (the one with the small split) I can use when I get a trainer this winter and the front tire can go in my bag as a backup. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By nPn

Do I need a new tire already?

This past weekend I gave my new bike a good cleaning. In the processes I noticed two things with my rear tire:
First the bottom feels like it is getting "flat", and second I found a fine "split"...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,084
Posted By nPn

Thanks all, lots of good advice

Thanks all, lots of good advice
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-12, 04:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,084
Posted By nPn

Are these things really that uncool?

I have been riding a mountain bike the past few years, but recently decided to get into road biking. Since it takes me about 40 minutes round trip to get to the spot I like to mountain bike and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 375
Posted By nPn

Price matching?

My wife and I have been riding mountain bikes for the past few years, nothing technical , just rail trails and fire-road style trails in the state park near where we live.
Each spring before we can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By nPn

Crankset Upgrade

I would like to slowly upgrade my wife's bike using some , somewhat better parts form my bike and by upgrading some of my parts at the same time. Right now she has a Shimano TX-71 crankset with...
Forum: Northeast
04-16-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 7,917
Posted By nPn

Anyone ever park on staten island and start from...

Anyone ever park on staten island and start from there? How crowded is the Ferry in the AM and does the parking lot fill quickly?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By nPn

Hitch adapter or trunk mount?

Last year I purchased a Thule parkway 4 bike hitch for a 2" hitch. I use this on a mini-van that has a 2" hitch to carry up to 4 bikes. Sometimes I would like to leave the mini-van at home and use...
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