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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 507
Posted By Camilo

Obviously I do too since I went into all that...

Obviously I do too since I went into all that detail. 😎
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 507
Posted By Camilo

It is not a 28mm wide tire (which is what you...

It is not a 28mm wide tire (which is what you mean by 28C?). The 622 is a diameter measurement for the wheel itself, the ERTO nomenclature for a 700C wheel. The 35 denotes a 35mm tire width. So...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,289
Posted By Camilo

Velo Orange sells some nice shifters too. I...

Velo Orange sells some nice shifters too.

I happen to like indexed for anything more than 8 speeds. I can shift 9 speeds with friction, but it's a little too fussy for my taste, too much fine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-23, 11:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,800
Posted By Camilo

Thousands of carbon fiber fat tire bikes. with ...

Thousands of carbon fiber fat tire bikes. with carbon fiber wheels are used all winter in snowy climates
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-23, 02:16 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 2,943
Posted By Camilo

I just roll it up and put it in the center rear...

I just roll it up and put it in the center rear pocket of the jersey
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 450
Posted By Camilo

Yes, all you need to change from a 26.0 handlebar...

Yes, all you need to change from a 26.0 handlebar to a 31.8 handlebar is get a new stem. That's pretty much the standard drop bar dimension nowadays, it's unusual to see 26.0 any more. Although I do...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-23, 02:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By Camilo

I'm about your height (5-8), and always get a...

I'm about your height (5-8), and always get a "medium-ish" frame rather than a "small-ish". The main reason is I prefer to err on the side of higher handlebars rather than lower. Others differ on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,308
Posted By Camilo

I laughed at every one in the link

I laughed at every one in the link
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,507
Posted By Camilo

I have Sram AXS 2X and it's really great....

I have Sram AXS 2X and it's really great. Especially the installation and the shifing design. Haven't used Shimano, but I imagine the actual shifting performance is similar. My wife especially loves...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-23, 12:28 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,129
Posted By Camilo

Why would anyone set saddle height to the bottom...

Why would anyone set saddle height to the bottom bracket and not the pedals? Doesn't it go without saying that it should be set to the pedals?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,348
Posted By Camilo

before 2005 I'd wager!

before 2005 I'd wager!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,783
Posted By Camilo

Final answer!

Final answer!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By Camilo

I don't know exactly what cleat they're...

I don't know exactly what cleat they're compatible with, whether they're actually SPD compatible or just similar to SPD. But I've used Wellgo pedals of various types (both Wellgo branded and ones...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 637
Posted By Camilo

Does it shift through all 10 cassette sprockets? ...

Does it shift through all 10 cassette sprockets? It should because there are 9 clicks in a 10 speed shifter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,783
Posted By Camilo

Fit can be very technical but doesn't have to be....

Fit can be very technical but doesn't have to be. Especially if you're happy with your old bike's fit and simply want to duplicate it. Furthermore, the brand of the bike doesn't matter, the geometry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 959
Posted By Camilo

My hitch carrier locks onto the receiver. The...

My hitch carrier locks onto the receiver. The carrier has simple cables to lock the bikes.

In traffic, that's a different story. I admit I don't lock the bikes onto the carrier except when I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 959
Posted By Camilo

And preferably before you buy it. I didn't...

And preferably before you buy it.

I didn't buy a hybrid, and at the time I was shopping I took the bike with me and made sure it fit into a hatchback without taking off the wheel, and also checked...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-23, 12:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 754
Posted By Camilo

I'm only a few years younger than you (only 70)....

I'm only a few years younger than you (only 70). I'm going to make the radical suggestion of getting a new bike. You like road style bike and like riding a lot, evidenced by owning two nice bikes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,923
Posted By Camilo

I'll just give one example without any knowledge...

I'll just give one example without any knowledge of what the spacing and shift lever cable pull differences are. I successfully used Campy 8 speed indexed shifters with a Shimano 8 speed cassette.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,935
Posted By Camilo

Huh. It seems you're wrong. Haters, yeah sure. An...

Huh. It seems you're wrong. Haters, yeah sure. An easy, cliche way of disparaging people who bring up sincere, real issues with this new technology. A two wheeled vehicle with a throttle that allows...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,935
Posted By Camilo

No, the difference is that since it's very easy...

No, the difference is that since it's very easy for an ebike - throttle or not - to go too fast, there will be alot more people going too fast. Many going too fast is worse than a few going too fast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,935
Posted By Camilo

As a hiker and only casual mountain biker, I tend...

As a hiker and only casual mountain biker, I tend to agree with you. Bikes and walkers often don't mix well. Most MTBers I meet while hiking are courteous enough, but there are blind corners and fast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 778
Posted By Camilo

No, they just bought tires that fit. So...

No, they just bought tires that fit.


So you used the bike with a severely rubbing tire? Nothing I can suggest.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,123
Posted By Camilo

The front wheel was bent and the rear doesn't...

The front wheel was bent and the rear doesn't shift right. Like others have suggested, sounds like the bike was damaged in shipment. You thought you only needed a new wheel so you didn't take them up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,400
Posted By Camilo

If you search on something like stick on reading...

If you search on something like stick on reading glasses, or cheaters, you'll find them. I've bought generic versions on EBay and "name brand" versions there and elsewhere (I'm sure Amazon has many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 579
Posted By Camilo

The nut is not to seal the hole. It is to keep...

The nut is not to seal the hole. It is to keep the stem from rattling and for some, to keep the stem sticking out when inflating a flat tire. I never use them and actually prefer the smooth stems...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,935
Posted By Camilo

Yeah, there's a tendency these days to consider...

Yeah, there's a tendency these days to consider any critique of things to be "hate". And I haven't seen any irrational comments, but I guess if one disagrees with someone else, it's irrational hate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,935
Posted By Camilo

I agree with you on that. And it does seem that...

I agree with you on that. And it does seem that for some reason, 20mph seems to be a benchmark to be considered as a bicycle that I've seen. But the reality is that very FEW bicyclists average...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 859
Posted By Camilo

First step is to ask what sort of work has been...

First step is to ask what sort of work has been done to improve the shifting? The reason I ask is because my wife has a bike with 8 speed Claris and it shifts fine.

An 8 speed rear hub will accept...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,935
Posted By Camilo

If it has a throttle that allows you to move...

If it has a throttle that allows you to move without pedaling, it's a motorcycle by any reasonable definition , not a bicycle. Regardless of what the idiot regulators think.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 12:06 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 7,935
Posted By Camilo

There's been motorcycles called "Mopeds"* for...

There's been motorcycles called "Mopeds"* for decades. They have pedals, but also a throttle and were considered motorcycles. I, for the life of me, can't understand why lawmakers consider the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,938
Posted By Camilo

Sorry, my shorthand for The Triplets of...

Sorry, my shorthand for The Triplets of Belleville - the movie referenced a couple of posts above. Great movie, I think it's still on Youtube.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,938
Posted By Camilo

One of the things I like about that movie is the...

One of the things I like about that movie is the grotesque physiques the riders have. When someone mentioned the big legs/slight upper bodies of racers, I immediately thought of the Triplets. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 871
Posted By Camilo

post pictures of your quick release and the empty...

post pictures of your quick release and the empty drop outs.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,462
Posted By Camilo

The only thing I do differently is to put the...

The only thing I do differently is to put the packaging in one of legs of my shorts. The lycra bibs hold the package and won't let it fall on the ground, and any stickiness gets on my thigh and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 422
Posted By Camilo

I would never buy bike parts from Amazon. Why...

I would never buy bike parts from Amazon. Why would you when there's lots of bona fide online bike shops that actually know about bike equipment and can actually answer questions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,326
Posted By Camilo

Agree.

Agree.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 524
Posted By Camilo

I have and would never buy any bike thing from...

I have and would never buy any bike thing from Amazon (or anything else for that matter). Go to a real online bike shop of some sort and see what they have in your price range.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-23, 12:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,108
Posted By Camilo

consider a light, wicking cycling skull cap. I...

consider a light, wicking cycling skull cap. I wear one all the time no matter how hot. i think it helps with sweat, and I don't think they increase heat on the head, maybe the opposite. All the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-23, 12:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,475
Posted By Camilo

Not really. I'm a big "don't cross chain" person,...

Not really. I'm a big "don't cross chain" person, but it's not dumb to use the big/big combo every once in a while. Personally I don't make a habit of it, having "grown up" when cross chaining was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,634
Posted By Camilo

I couldn't decide on emoji for this :50: ...

I couldn't decide on emoji for this
:50:
:fight:
:popcorn
:deadhorse:
:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 9,726
Posted By Camilo

I put 100% responsibility on the shop that...

I put 100% responsibility on the shop that assembled and delivered the bike. Blaming Salsa is dumb.


Flaw?? Cable rubbing can and does happen on every bike in the world with cables. Why do you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,376
Posted By Camilo

If by European you mean the UK, yes they spell it...

If by European you mean the UK, yes they spell it tyre. In the rest of Europe they use words like Reifen, pneumatika, pneu, dekk, the few I'm familiar with.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,488
Posted By Camilo

I never sniff a saddle to smell any odor, let...

I never sniff a saddle to smell any odor, let alone a cheesy one. Ewwww!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By Camilo

I've used them with shimano and sram chains.

I've used them with shimano and sram chains.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 13,425
Posted By Camilo

Not on my adapter - which one are you using, I'd...

Not on my adapter - which one are you using, I'd like to get one. The one I have is not a piece of cake.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,242
Posted By Camilo

I agree with both of the above statements: the...

I agree with both of the above statements: the gel pads can transform any tape you like into a more cushy version. I also have used and liked the Cinelli gel cork tape quite a bit. It might not be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,842
Posted By Camilo

Others have described how a multi chain wheel...

Others have described how a multi chain wheel would be impractical. But, the triple crankset solves that bail out problem. Just getting a bail out gear in front - going from a larger chain wheel to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 13,425
Posted By Camilo

Hmmm You and I have a different understanding of...

Hmmm You and I have a different understanding of what refute means. I think he well bolstered his comments.



I challenge you to change a TA wheel within "10 seconds" of changing a QR wheel if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 633
Posted By Camilo

I use an app on my Android phone called Bubble...

I use an app on my Android phone called Bubble Pro. It works great. I've used it for years for saddle angle as well as many other things a bubble level is used for. Accurate.
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