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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 68
Posted By Kai Winters

It is possible the cable feed hole is just under...

It is possible the cable feed hole is just under the rubber grip. Pry up the cover and see if there is a hole with the cable stop/head showing.
Some have to pull the shifter twist part away from the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,183
Posted By Kai Winters

I suggest a proper bike fit by someone who knows...

I suggest a proper bike fit by someone who knows what they are doing.
Understand that it takes the body some time to adjust to a new position and may/will feel odd and possibly uncomfortable...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,183
Posted By Kai Winters

Do you stretch...if so how often and for how long...

Do you stretch...if so how often and for how long
Do you do any exercise to strengthen your body, core, etc...if so what are you doing, how often and how long
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By Kai Winters

To all the Triathletes out there...rinse your...

To all the Triathletes out there...rinse your f'ing bikes...
Worked on a customer's beautiful Spesh Shiv yesterday. Main complaint was no rear brake. Additionally wanted it tuned. Checked the rear...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 478
Posted By Kai Winters

While I do not own a 1040 I've recently played...

While I do not own a 1040 I've recently played around with one for a few days. I was setting it up for a customer so I set up all the pertinent data and created the varied data screens. It is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,374
Posted By Kai Winters

I ride an Aethos/105 Di2 with Roval Alpinist...

I ride an Aethos/105 Di2 with Roval Alpinist wheels. I'm also 5'4" and 142lbs.
The Alpinist wheels accelerate faster and climb better than 'heavier' wheels...at least imo.
I had an opportunity to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By Kai Winters

Serfas is an ebike brand sold in bike shops. They...

Serfas is an ebike brand sold in bike shops. They have a variety of models and several are less than $2k. Some models are also 'step through' making it far easier to climb aboard. Their Dash 350 is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 518
Posted By Kai Winters

or use a hanger alignment tool and be done with...

or use a hanger alignment tool and be done with it and it is properly aligned in both axis
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 965
Posted By Kai Winters

my best advise is to realize flats can happen for...

my best advise is to realize flats can happen for a variety of reasons, be prepared by having the necessary stuff on your bike to deal with a flat and the knowledge of how to fix a flat
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 518
Posted By Kai Winters

over/under on what is used to 'straighten' the...

over/under on what is used to 'straighten' the hanger and how it works out
i'm thinking hydraulic press and now it won't work because it is squished and won't fit in the frame
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 693
Posted By Kai Winters

lacking lots of info if you want useable...

lacking lots of info if you want useable suggestions
also try using the search function
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 518
Posted By Kai Winters

New parts may not be perfect...when replacing a...

New parts may not be perfect...when replacing a rear der hanger always check the new hanger's alignment...i've installed many that were not aligned correctly and required some tweaking.
Start from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,205
Posted By Kai Winters

Gold Bond lotion...the stuff is awesome Itchy...

Gold Bond lotion...the stuff is awesome
Itchy skin could be from the soap you are using. It may be causing dry skin resulting in the itch. I get it every now and then and applying Gold Bond takes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,039
Posted By Kai Winters

I have a couple of Tubolito tubes...dang they are...

I have a couple of Tubolito tubes...dang they are expensive. I patch them when I get a puncture. The patches work great and the glue does not dry out in the tube as the butyl glue does.
I patch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 456
Posted By Kai Winters

It's not an expensive derailleur...buy a new...

It's not an expensive derailleur...buy a new derailleur and make sure the hanger is properly aligned...it is likely bent as well
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 846
Posted By Kai Winters

Perhaps start with an hour or less per day with...

Perhaps start with an hour or less per day with maybe one day of a bit more.
Increase a bit maybe per month.
Wear a decent pair of riding shorts and use some sort of lotion to protect your skin. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,523
Posted By Kai Winters

You're paying for cutting edge technology and yes...

You're paying for cutting edge technology and yes it is expensive but compare that to a similar wrist watch...no comparison...sports car...no comparison...boat...same...snowmobile...atv...etc etc etc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,523
Posted By Kai Winters

They aren't, but the advertising is generally on...

They aren't, but the advertising is generally on the expensive end.
There are many great bikes that are not 'expensive' but cost is in the eye of the beholder and depth of one's pockets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 475
Posted By Kai Winters

Freewheel removal tool placed in bench...

Freewheel removal tool placed in bench vise...wheel with freewheel side down is placed onto removal tool...turn wheel counter/anti clock wise...
While you can use an adjustable wrench the bench vise...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,524
Posted By Kai Winters

Another benefit of a higher quality BB is...

Another benefit of a higher quality BB is serviceability. Often you can either clean and regrease the bearings or replace them with matching or sometimes higher quality bearings. Buying high quality...
Forum: Northern California
03-17-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,062
Posted By Kai Winters

Thank Odin I don't ride on trails and don't have...

Thank Odin I don't ride on trails and don't have to run into people like some here...whew.
You can't and shouldn't be going fast. Walkers are slower and generally it's a social atmosphere so take...
Forum: Northern California
03-17-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,062
Posted By Kai Winters

The op states the kid was standing in the middle...

The op states the kid was standing in the middle 'not knowing what to do'...so what does the rider do??? he admonishes...his words...him. Had I been the kid I'd have given him an earful...if you're...
Forum: Northern California
03-16-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,062
Posted By Kai Winters

"Karen" is a gender neutral term... You say the...

"Karen" is a gender neutral term...
You say the kid didn't know what to do so you 'admonish' him...your words.
Yep you're a Karen
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 915
Posted By Kai Winters

The frame is designed and a der hanger is then...

The frame is designed and a der hanger is then designed to fit the frame design. It's a far cry from the 'standard' rear dropout/hanger that all frames used back in the day but it is what it is.
If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,151
Posted By Kai Winters

1-2mm variance using three points of...

1-2mm variance using three points of contact...bottom to set the gauge, top is the Y axis and left side of the wheel is the X axis, perpendicular to the Y axis...is great.
Good job especially fixing...
Forum: Introductions
03-14-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By Kai Winters

Ride On ! ! !

Ride On ! ! !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,971
Posted By Kai Winters

I'm 68 and generally don't look at that category....

I'm 68 and generally don't look at that category.
Well done though...only three ish minutes behind the CR all age category is great and 87th overall is nothing to sneeze at...chapeau
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,155
Posted By Kai Winters

I can't believe I'm the first. I carefully read...

I can't believe I'm the first.
I carefully read every post, even the lame ones, just to make sure I wouldn't embarrass myself.
I am the first...huzzah ! ! !

If it ain't on Strava it didn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 687
Posted By Kai Winters

I'm 68 and Garmin says it's 57 and I have the...

I'm 68 and Garmin says it's 57 and I have the fitness level of a fit 21 year old...tell my prostrate that...the rotten sob
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 703
Posted By Kai Winters

It's not terribly hard to replace the BB. But if...

It's not terribly hard to replace the BB. But if there is a problem removing the old BB it can be a real pain even for a shop mechanic.
You need the correct tools and BB...the axle lengths available...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,002
Posted By Kai Winters

Dogs that want to eat me and their a..hole...

Dogs that want to eat me and their a..hole owners. I always make sure to save enough dog spray for their owners hehehe
Bad drivers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By Kai Winters

https://www.nashbar.com/shimano-ewjc302-2port-etub...

https://www.nashbar.com/shimano-ewjc302-2port-etube-junction-extension-iewjc302/p1298030...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,280
Posted By Kai Winters

Shifting cassette gears from more teeth to less...

Shifting cassette gears from more teeth to less teeth hard and fast can cause some hard sounds. After reading this post and my comment I did a zwift games race/ride today, C level, and paid attention...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,280
Posted By Kai Winters

Sounds like getting accustomed to the new system ...

Sounds like getting accustomed to the new system
Who did the shifting adjustment...is it properly adjusted
'shifting down to a smaller sprocket quite a clunk'...could be the number of teeth from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,334
Posted By Kai Winters

Whew...lotsa high faltutin sciency techy talk...

Whew...lotsa high faltutin sciency techy talk about oil like substances that make things that rub together more slipperier...hmmm now wonderin if ky jelly is a good lube...definitely not dipping it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,289
Posted By Kai Winters

Big Box purchase...if you don't like it, oh well....

Big Box purchase...if you don't like it, oh well.
Considering you ride 'maybe' a couple of times a week I doubt you will notice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,034
Posted By Kai Winters

I like both forms of braking...mechanical and...

I like both forms of braking...mechanical and hydraulic...both have pluses and minuses.
My current road/Aethos and gravel/Diverge have hydro brakes and they work great.
Recently I was working on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By Kai Winters

Worked on a 50 plus year old ''Roger Riviere"...

Worked on a 50 plus year old ''Roger Riviere" recently. New cables and housings...had to reduce the diameter of the shift cable ends...old style needed which has a smaller diameter. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,731
Posted By Kai Winters

I prefer Shimano Ultegra and Dura Ace 12 speed...

I prefer Shimano Ultegra and Dura Ace 12 speed chains. I have four in rotation. Two of each and can't tell the difference between them when they are on the bike.
When I'm on my last chain I start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,731
Posted By Kai Winters

You're supposed to run the chain over something...

You're supposed to run the chain over something round to loosen it up and break the links free before installing it. I use a piece of pvc pipe I had laying around. At the bike shop we use an old mtn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,334
Posted By Kai Winters

Puh leeeze there is no "best" knife steel...they...

Puh leeeze there is no "best" knife steel...they all have pluses and minuses...
I dove down the 'full immersion' wax method and am happy with the results. I use Silca double top secret, pinky swear,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 993
Posted By Kai Winters

Ride consistently...at least several days per...

Ride consistently...at least several days per week
Eat a healthy diet...
A ss pain will diminish but a good saddle and padded bike shorts helps.
You are suspending all your weight on a very small...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 937
Posted By Kai Winters

First it's important to be aware that there are...

First it's important to be aware that there are no 'standards' when it comes to heart rate zones and data tracking methodologies.
All the tracking apps, etc. use a slightly different formula and the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-26-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,068
Posted By Kai Winters

I would mention it to my doctor at my next...

I would mention it to my doctor at my next 'wellness' appointment...just in case
Make sure to describe the incident clearly and use past ride numbers to compare and contrast when talking to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 886
Posted By Kai Winters

I just bought the 840...the size and extra cost...

I just bought the 840...the size and extra cost of the 1040 was a bit much for me but the 840 fits the bill nicely.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By Kai Winters

If none of the above tips works there is a...

If none of the above tips works there is a product called "Squeal Out" that works quite well. We use it in the shop often and it has never failed us. It is a bit pricey and can be hard to get at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 777
Posted By Kai Winters

Wow, thanks for sharing. A wonderful story and...

Wow, thanks for sharing. A wonderful story and bike.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 934
Posted By Kai Winters

I generally don't weight train during the...

I generally don't weight train during the outdoors season but this season I am going to. It is more of an experiment and my daughter, a personal trainer, recommends it so I'll give it a go and see...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 934
Posted By Kai Winters

I lift twice per week and prioritize it as my...

I lift twice per week and prioritize it as my main workout followed by a recovery ride...ie zone 1 for an hour on Zwift.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,136
Posted By Kai Winters

I get a longer life out of my 'racing shorts' by...

I get a longer life out of my 'racing shorts' by turning them inside out to get extra days of use before washing them.
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