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Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,936
Posted By dbf73

Anyone try one of these mini electric pumps?

Very tempting. Even if I did recently buy a big box of CO2 carts....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 942
Posted By dbf73

Excellent photos of beautiful bike 🚴

Excellent photos of beautiful bike 🚴
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,330
Posted By dbf73

Have had good experiences with them. Recommended

Have had good experiences with them. Recommended
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,356
Posted By dbf73

How are these width wise? Wide, narrow or...

How are these width wise? Wide, narrow or average?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,534
Posted By dbf73

I like Kent Hrbek’s idea of crosstraining -...

I like Kent Hrbek’s idea of crosstraining - bowling and ice fishing
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,767
Posted By dbf73

have those in blue and red. Fit is so good

have those in blue and red. Fit is so good
Forum: Southwest
04-20-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By dbf73

How many miles average?

How many miles average?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By dbf73

Garmin 830

Garmin 830
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By dbf73

Resource for multi day ride routing?

Are there any websites or other resources for planning multi day trips? Strava and other will let you see routes from a starting point and allow specifying distance, direction, road surface and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,562
Posted By dbf73

I don’t have a big problem w wet but doing a...

I don’t have a big problem w wet but doing a cross country drive through snow salt etc is more concerning
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,562
Posted By dbf73

Search this looked like perfect thread but...

Search this looked like perfect thread but seemingly no answers. Any ideas since?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10,707
Views: 249,597
Posted By dbf73

I was getting weird ass noises like you describe....

I was getting weird ass noises like you describe. Turned out the through axle wasn’t quite tight enough after a flat repair. Tightened and noises disappeared. Good luck
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,367
Posted By dbf73

which model?

which model?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,177
Posted By dbf73

I had been running GP5000 in 28 on my Emonda...

I had been running GP5000 in 28 on my Emonda because that was supposedly the max that would fit. Had to replace because of wear and a tear and noticed Trek had upped the max for the frame to 30 so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,882
Posted By dbf73

Was any early SRAM product built in the US? Or...

Was any early SRAM product built in the US? Or perhaps some of their high end or limited production stuff ala Trek?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By dbf73

Which group set on the 2014? I had one w DA Di2...

Which group set on the 2014? I had one w DA Di2 which was a great bike that served me well for many years, now on trainer duty
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,093
Posted By dbf73

For me, crosswind sensitivity has been mainly due...

For me, crosswind sensitivity has been mainly due to wheel depth. One reason I went with the Emonda as it has 37 deep wheels down from 52 on previous bike a Felt AR. Much improved.

Aero between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,285
Posted By dbf73

Another vote for maroon. Maybe not a long term...

Another vote for maroon. Maybe not a long term choice but good until retaping needed
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By dbf73

Just to confirm, I have never had this issue with...

Just to confirm, I have never had this issue with other tubes such as Bontrager and Continental. I barely shut the valve and did not have the issue w the Pirellis until they got wet. Perhaps another...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By dbf73

Of course. I get valve unstuck w PB Blaster and...

Of course. I get valve unstuck w PB Blaster and pliers. First thing on ride today, get flat from massive thorn. Now I get to play w replacing the valve core using replacements ordered (thanks for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By dbf73

Knew that, stupid autocorrect. Tried with pliers...

Knew that, stupid autocorrect. Tried with pliers but it twisted the main valve stem. Will try w small vise grips on stem next

ps never had this issue before w Bontrager and Continental tubes
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By dbf73

Pirelli presta valve stuck corrosion

Title says most of it. Decided to try pirelli smartTubes but when bike is ridden in rain the presto valve gets stuck and can’t be unscrewed to top up pressure. How to unstick?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By dbf73

Following as I was going to ask about batteries...

Following as I was going to ask about batteries too
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,060
Posted By dbf73

Bike and rider 200 pounds. 28mm clinchers at 70F...

Bike and rider 200 pounds. 28mm clinchers at 70F 80R
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,643
Posted By dbf73

Also cars including the first Wankel/rotary...

Also cars including the first Wankel/rotary engined production vehicle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,838
Posted By dbf73

Any idea of the weight difference between the...

Any idea of the weight difference between the two? My weight weenie side wants to replace my chrome fork w carbon
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,089
Posted By dbf73

I have a Colnago Master that was built up with...

I have a Colnago Master that was built up with silver Potenza about five years ago. Really like the appearance of the Athena crankset. If I can find one, is this an appropriate substitution that will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,838
Posted By dbf73

That’s what mine cost

That’s what mine cost
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,838
Posted By dbf73

i got something similar a few years ago ...

i got something similar a few years ago
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Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,901
Posted By dbf73

Very nice. Which components yielded greatest...

Very nice. Which components yielded greatest weight savings?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 878
Posted By dbf73

Saddle testing - how long?

How long in terms of number of rides or miles does it take to convince you a new saddle will work for you? Know right away or long rides required?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,590
Posted By dbf73

How is sizing?

How is sizing?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,571
Posted By dbf73

Foolish me. Kind of. For taking Trek’s spec of...

Foolish me. Kind of. For taking Trek’s spec of max tire size at face value. Originally was listed at 28 so I bought a set of 28s to replace the 25 stockers. Now I see it is listed at 30 and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,394
Posted By dbf73

26 cars (5 currently) and 10 bikes (3 currently)

26 cars (5 currently) and 10 bikes (3 currently)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-21, 06:43 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,866
Posted By dbf73

my $500 124 came pre rusted :)

my $500 124 came pre rusted :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,866
Posted By dbf73

Nice. I had a 124 spyder (74?) I bought for $500...

Nice. I had a 124 spyder (74?) I bought for $500 to fill a gap while waiting for ordered car to come in. Reliable in MN winter and perhaps most fun for $500 ever. Eventually broke a piston but it had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,866
Posted By dbf73

Sold a 73 914 to buy a 76 Capri II which I raced...

Sold a 73 914 to buy a 76 Capri II which I raced w some success. After a bunch of other cars currently driving a 993tt and started riding semi seriously again over fifteen years ago ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-30-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,192
Posted By dbf73

He and Christian are doing Vuelta broadcast on...

He and Christian are doing Vuelta broadcast on the Olympic channel
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By dbf73

My Varia came w several different shaped pads and...

My Varia came w several different shaped pads and inserts and one should work with the aero post. I get cadence info from the power meter on my Emonda SL7 etap which I assume is the same power meter...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,676
Posted By dbf73

Did a club ride Thursday night. Even though it...

Did a club ride Thursday night. Even though it looked like sunset or about to rain at 6pm w a cloudless sky, i felt fine riding. We did dial it back a bit for conditions. Saturday morning ride fine...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,357
Posted By dbf73

I’ve done many many sets of automotive disc...

I’ve done many many sets of automotive disc brakes but just bought first bike w these. Should I forget the automotive experience or just tweak for the bike context? For example I have some special...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By dbf73

ps - found what I have. 11-28 works just fine

ps - found what I have. 11-28 works just fine
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By dbf73

Have to use 10 speed cassette. No extra gear but...

Have to use 10 speed cassette. No extra gear but you can sub different geared 10 speed cassettes without issue. I have an even larger cassette w 7970 no problem. Can’t remember/find what I have
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,985
Posted By dbf73

Sidis in the Mega (wide) version?

Sidis in the Mega (wide) version?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,847
Posted By dbf73

update - turns out battery not bad. New battery...

update - turns out battery not bad. New battery dead after a day. Operation on charged battery fine but quick drainage guess due to partial short somewhar. Since this is my trainer bike now, I’ll...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,847
Posted By dbf73

Bought first gen Di2 in 2011 w external battery...

Bought first gen Di2 in 2011 w external battery and it has been flawless. At least 1000 miles between charges until this month when the battery only held a charge for a hundred or so and then totally...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,925
Posted By dbf73

fwiw, kudos to Trek and LBS for exceeding...

fwiw, kudos to Trek and LBS for exceeding expectations. Ordered Emonda SL7 in August was told delivery in late November and it showed up early November. Halfway through the wait shop told me if I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,328
Posted By dbf73

+1 for AOA. fwiw, they have been acquired by REI....

+1 for AOA. fwiw, they have been acquired by REI. Don’t know how if at all business has changed or if AOA name may eventually disappear. Another nice option is to provide a Garmin mount on request
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,908
Posted By dbf73

Does that mean bees and wasps can’t get in and...

Does that mean bees and wasps can’t get in and sting or just no itching when they do?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,901
Posted By dbf73

New this week Emonda SL7 etap ...

New this week Emonda SL7 etap
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