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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,903
Posted By The Chemist

I used to use mirrors, but this year I switched...

I used to use mirrors, but this year I switched to the Garmin Varia radar and I much prefer it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-22, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By Canker

Take the wheels off and slather them up with...

Take the wheels off and slather them up with soapy water and look for air bubbles. Most of the time when I have that issue it ends up being the valve stem has loosened up a bit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 693
Posted By _ForceD_

Perhaps a good shoe cover would work in this...

Perhaps a good shoe cover would work in this case.

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 9,533
Posted By blue192

I only wear generic cycling clothing when out for...

I only wear generic cycling clothing when out for a ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,052
Posted By Psimet2001

I will go with fruitless exercise with no...

I will go with fruitless exercise with no tangible benefit.

The reality is that a cassette will last a really long time especially if you are swapping chains frequently - no rotating them but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,084
Posted By cxwrench

You are completely misunderstanding the issue...

You are completely misunderstanding the issue here. No one is talking about rebuilding a wheel. The OP needs to find the Shimano spline freehub or 'driver' for his hub and install it. That is all.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,857
Posted By Bulette

A spare wheelset is more useful when it includes...

A spare wheelset is more useful when it includes a spare cassette, rotors, and tires. You can always add these things later, but I'd be budgeting for them now (if you weren't already).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-21, 05:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,857
Posted By Sy Reene

Ready to buy, these options should be pretty...

Ready to buy, these options should be pretty solid for your provided weight:
MasonX 4SEASON...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-21, 12:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,857
Posted By chaadster

GBK233 sub-$600 is a tough pricepoint in the...

GBK233 sub-$600 is a tough pricepoint in the sense that you don’t top out in any attribute category, by which I mean that you don’t best the best of anything. Like at some pricepoints, you may get,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,857
Posted By pgjackson

https://www.vueltausa.com/vuelta-wheel-parts-56/vu...

https://www.vueltausa.com/vuelta-wheel-parts-56/vuelta-road-wheel-parts/vuelta-speed-one-xlr-db-ii-road-disc-hand-built-wheelset.html
Vuelta makes very good wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-21, 01:55 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,139
Posted By Racing Dan

Just so you know. A crock pot is not really...

Just so you know. A crock pot is not really needed. An old saucepan is perfectly adequate and no harder or any more dangerous than frying an egg. You be done in a few minutes rather than waiting an...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,242
Posted By MinnMan

Definitely. I have trouble sleeping on days when...

Definitely. I have trouble sleeping on days when I don't exercise. I usuallly take two rest days/week and I always know in advance that I'm going to have trouble getting to sleep those nights.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,877
Posted By datlas

Another big fan of the Halo product line. Very...

Another big fan of the Halo product line. Very useful during heat/humidity.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,139
Posted By PeteHski

If you are going to the trouble of wax dipping...

If you are going to the trouble of wax dipping then the best idea is to have 2 or 3 chains in rotation. So after a wet ride you just swap to a fresh chain and re-prep the dirty one whenever...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,139
Posted By Symox

Maybe degreaser is too harsh. I use a dab of...

Maybe degreaser is too harsh. I use a dab of dish washing soap in a chain cleaner with water followed by a rinse with just water then wipe dry and lube. Some degreasers weaken the chain
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,139
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This is going down the rabbit hole! ...

This is going down the rabbit hole!

Smoove-Advanced-Guide.pdf (zerofrictioncycling.com.au) (https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Smoove-Advanced-Guide.pdf)

Instructions...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,139
Posted By SoSmellyAir

From my personal anecdotal experience (which I...

From my personal anecdotal experience (which I readily admit is likely not statistically relevant) Purple Power may be too harsh for chains.

Bike Forums - View Single Post - Broken 105 Chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,242
Posted By Iride01

Needs to be multiple answers. I'd have also...

Needs to be multiple answers. I'd have also picked answer #4 to go along with answer #1.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-21, 10:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,943
Posted By Kimmo

I've never been under that much time pressure...

I've never been under that much time pressure that what seems like a bad idea seemed like a good idea. I lube everything with precision, and regularly wipe off excess chain lube, so my bikes stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,537
Posted By ClydeClydeson

Everyone has different values. I used to carry...

Everyone has different values. I used to carry $4000 worth of bikes on a $50 rack atop a $300 car. I have seen loads of people transporting their $89 bikes on $800 rack systems on $60000 cars. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,769
Posted By 10 Wheels

I carry Both. Use CO2 when Tired, Raining, Hot. ...

I carry Both. Use CO2 when Tired, Raining, Hot.
Five Times I have had Three Flats on a ride.
I now carry Five tubes and also a Spare tire.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,193
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes to all.

Yes to all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,183
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I throw kittens. Works great.

I throw kittens. Works great.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 06:50 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,943
Posted By cycling2012

This pressure gun ...

This pressure gun
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 16,444
Posted By gringomojado

Back in the day, we fixed our own bikes, and...

Back in the day, we fixed our own bikes, and cars. Neither was too complicated, and were more reliable!
gm
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,113
Posted By WhyFi

There is going to be a bit of travel before the...

There is going to be a bit of travel before the initial bite; if the lever is firm upon contact and if the wing of your small shift lever isn't overlapping the drops of your bars, I wouldn't worry...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 13,968
Posted By Psimet2001

Then you haven't done much tubeless then. As a...

Then you haven't done much tubeless then. As a shop owner I have run into piles of combinations that took some finesse even with a compressor that were absolutely impossible with a regular floor...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 13,968
Posted By eduskator

I'm glad to read that you had a good experience...

I'm glad to read that you had a good experience with Giant tires. On my end, I've had 1 Defy and 2 TCRs with TL setups so far and all 6 tires were really hard to seat on rims, even with an air...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,858
Posted By tomato coupe

I've never heard a marketing claim that wasn't...

I've never heard a marketing claim that wasn't 100% true, so you're probably good to go.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 37,207
Posted By Bearhawker

My neighbour has a Nascar decal on his car. ...

My neighbour has a Nascar decal on his car.

He doesn't race.

Who do I report him to?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,735
Posted By tomato coupe

What happens when you encounter another cyclist...

What happens when you encounter another cyclist riding in the opposite direction? Sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,746
Posted By Clyde1820

Haven't yet ridden the wrong way on a roadway...

Haven't yet ridden the wrong way on a roadway myself. Even with the risks, I feel with lighting and DayGlo vests and reflectors, it's hard to not be seen even on a relatively narrow and winding...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 75,714
Posted By Carbon Unit

I don't think I would do it. I clean my chain...

I don't think I would do it. I clean my chain with Kerosene. It removes the grease and is suppose to protect it too. Then, I oil it with Pro Gold. Always worked for me.
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