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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 49
Posted By Iride01

Be certain the cable is run on the correct side...

Be certain the cable is run on the correct side of the pinch bolt. This has a pictogram of what it should be. https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/si/5LZ0A/SI-5LZ0A-001-ENG.pdf

Also make certain the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 348
Posted By Iride01

I don't know why some say that. Seems to show...

I don't know why some say that. Seems to show that they aren't thinking about it carefully. AFAIK, nobody can stay at their max hr or even Zone 5 for very long without tiring and having to slow back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 244
Posted By Iride01

And comparing the two wheel hubs side by side...

And comparing the two wheel hubs side by side doesn't give you any clue as to what is different?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 49
Posted By Iride01

Being a used bike you never really know what the...

Being a used bike you never really know what the previous owner's did to it.

So make certain the FD is a 3x FD if you have a 3x crank. If it's Shimano, then the part number stamped on it will...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 538
Posted By Iride01

Our MUP has a wooden bridge. It has a bollard in...

Our MUP has a wooden bridge. It has a bollard in the middle of both entrances. The 3 or 4 newer bridges are steel and concrete. They don't have bollards.

While I don't know for certain I believe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By Iride01

What rims do you have? The rims say they...

What rims do you have?

The rims say they have a max pressure of 75psi? Or are you getting this from some calculator that is only recommending what your PSI should be?


EDIT.... Not really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By Iride01

I use to say the same thing. However most old...

I use to say the same thing. However most old definitions before tubeless was ever popularized described a clincher tire as having a tube.

So I've quit making that assertion. Even though to me...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 238
Posted By Iride01

Have you looked at the elevation graph for your...

Have you looked at the elevation graph for your ride. There was one time my elevation graph had a big glitch mid-ride and all of a sudden it started showing everything as being quit a bit higher....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 587
Posted By Iride01

Maybe not the typical drops we use on a road...

Maybe not the typical drops we use on a road bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 311
Posted By Iride01

Okay, so how 'bout if I say, don't count on...

Okay, so how 'bout if I say, don't count on Amazon as always the best price. If you don't look elsewhere you'll never know.

Better?

I admit it's been a while since I've had to buy a tire. But...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 238
Posted By Iride01

Do five more rides and find out. Why worry about...

Do five more rides and find out. Why worry about one ride and whether that one ride is indicative of a weakness? About the only thing you'd be able to do for it is make sure the static port isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 686
Posted By Iride01

If you climb a lot. Then between those two...

If you climb a lot. Then between those two choices you gave, a lighter bike will do more for you than either of those gearing choices.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 348
Posted By Iride01

130 BPM pushing up a hill. I can't even ride a...

130 BPM pushing up a hill. I can't even ride a level surface with that low a HR. But not knowing the specifics about you I don't know if that's good or bad. Though I tend to think something was going...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 311
Posted By Iride01

Find your best deal and if you are ready to part...

Find your best deal and if you are ready to part with your money then get them from that place with the best deal. If it's a online store, then make sure they've been around awhile and it otherwise...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 238
Posted By Iride01

Sometimes they just screw up elevation gain for a...

Sometimes they just screw up elevation gain for a assortment of little reasons that all add up to a big error. Your experience is by far not the first despite others that haven't experienced it yet....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 244
Posted By Iride01

A good fork is going to be expensive. Did the...

A good fork is going to be expensive. Did the shop make the decision on what wheels you purchased? If so, make them get you a wheel with a hub that fits that fork.

If you were responsible for what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By Iride01

Abrasion on the sidewalls might be you run them...

Abrasion on the sidewalls might be you run them with insufficient tire pressure.

However for a 21mm internal width rim, a 25mm tire is about as narrow a tire you should put on that rim. A tire...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By Iride01

Some more details will be helpful. I or we assume...

Some more details will be helpful. I or we assume you are using a road bike. If it's a TT bike and you are using the aerobars when this happens or a mountain bike then that might make some difference...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By Iride01

I've not seen a adapter like that. This is the...

I've not seen a adapter like that. This is the only picture I found by you. It doesn't show any flange and that part that is under the valve nut certainly shouldn't be in the rim. But there is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By Iride01

There are instance that presta valves and...

There are instance that presta valves and Schrader valves get worn or damaged at the boot and spring a leak even when in a rim with the correct hole for them. So your one off experience so far...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,842
Posted By Iride01

I've seen cyclist riding solo that are a good...

I've seen cyclist riding solo that are a good example of what the OP is asserting about the group rides being witnessed.

Groups have their pro's and con's, just like riding solo has it's pro's and...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-19-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 103
Posted By Iride01

You are accidentally opening the inspect option...

You are accidentally opening the inspect option in Chrome.

Right click most anywhere on the screen and it'll be the last option in the window that flies out. It happens to me sometimes too. ...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 509
Posted By Iride01

Why is the saddle tilted so far nose down? If...

Why is the saddle tilted so far nose down? If you had it level, does it feel like you are pushing your butt off the back of the bike when you pedal? That might suggest that it's too small. Or your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By Iride01

I doubt the difference would be enough to sway me...

I doubt the difference would be enough to sway me from choosing the one that I thought came with better components and wheels. As well came in the color I prefer. And the price I'm willing to pay.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By Iride01

How much tire pressure did you have each filled...

How much tire pressure did you have each filled to when you measured? You also might ride the current ones for a year and measure again.

Probably a bunch of little things all adding up to make...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By Iride01

If your tablet is a phone OS like android, then...

If your tablet is a phone OS like android, then it's similar. But maybe you have the hamburger stack you need to click first.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By Iride01

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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 594
Posted By Iride01

Besides me telling it to other's. I've been...

Besides me telling it to other's. I've been telling myself for a while that I need to join a gym. Planet Fitness is the one that is most convenient to me. I still haven't taken time to go down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 913
Posted By Iride01

I've bashed Ultra Sports in the past. But I most...

I've bashed Ultra Sports in the past. But I most certainly agree that the Ultra Sports today are probably way better for rolling resistance and giving a smoother ride than the ones I was using that...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By Iride01

Switching to full site view? Are you using a...

Switching to full site view? Are you using a phone?

I've only noticed the issue when using a browser on a pc or mac. The few times I come to BF on my phone's browser I've not noticed. But it's...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 594
Posted By Iride01

I'm not certain how old you are. But at my age...

I'm not certain how old you are. But at my age 66yo and being retired for quite a few years. I find that I don't have enough overall activity to keep all my muscles toned up and probably am losing...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By Iride01

Refresh the page or leave the thread and come...

Refresh the page or leave the thread and come back in.

I've had that happen when I just posted a reply and some other member has posted to the thread in the time it took me to write my reply....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 336
Posted By Iride01

You might get this out in front of more members...

You might get this out in front of more members if you post in the Road Bike or General sub-forum! <GRIN>

Your audience here might be fewer people. So less chance of finding those who have used a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 109
Posted By Iride01

Like this one? ...

Like this one?

https://26bikes.com/file/178887/hope-pro-5-135x12-rear-hub.jpg
https://26bikes.com/shop/parts/hubs/rear-hubs/prod/pro-5-12-1351


I found that by higlighting the subject of your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 219
Posted By Iride01

You don't want two piece, you don't want...

You don't want two piece, you don't want cartridge bearings. What do you want? Sounds like you will be stuck with the old square tapers with spindle and separate loose bearings.

I've got 165mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 219
Posted By Iride01

Don't poop on the 2 piece cranksets till you try...

Don't poop on the 2 piece cranksets till you try them. They really take a lot of the guessing what works with what out of the process. Essentially all you need to know is what type BB shell is on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 295
Posted By Iride01

What does the shop say about it? You just bought...

What does the shop say about it? You just bought the bike, I'm sure they'll at least make certain there isn't any reason for it behaving like that. They've made Townies in various models for many...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By Iride01

elcyc Might be some browser issue. On Win7,...

elcyc Might be some browser issue. On Win7, Firefox is the only browser that still officially supports operations on Win7. Microsoft doesn't even support it's own browsers for use with Win7. ...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By Iride01

So have you performed any of the remedies? ...

So have you performed any of the remedies?

Clear your cache. Then when you next sign on, make certain to check the remember me box.

If you don't wish to check the remember me box, then you can...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 509
Posted By Iride01

So are you uncomfortable on your bike? Is it...

So are you uncomfortable on your bike? Is it causing you any pains? Does your performance on the bike not seem as good as it should be?

If not, then why worry about whether it's too small for you?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 308
Posted By Iride01

Well the OP said that a more upright position is...

Well the OP said that a more upright position is desired. Which model Lynsky gives that. The R300 Disc is a 16mm shorter stack height than the Domane.

Granted it's not as much as the 26mm stack...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 594
Posted By Iride01

Moving seat to the rear might be a mistake, IMO....

Moving seat to the rear might be a mistake, IMO. I know a lot of people do it, but they also are causing more work for their quads. Not a big deal for a short ride, but on that Century ride you might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 886
Posted By Iride01

Chain ring bolts? If you wait long enough,...

Chain ring bolts?

If you wait long enough, maybe it'll become evident what it is. Many times the noise we think is coming from the BB isn't. Many times noise is just annoying and not a real issue...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,457
Posted By Iride01

Find a old Schwinn bike from the 1970's like a...

Find a old Schwinn bike from the 1970's like a Varsity with steel rims. Those had hookless smooth bead rims. The tires were supposed to not be inflated over about 5 bar or 72 PSI.

Or just let some...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-16-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By Iride01

I'm going to guess that they... the site that you...

I'm going to guess that they... the site that you can't write here, very actively seek out where their name is used and request that it not be allowed. That way they don't get disparaging comments...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,457
Posted By Iride01

Straight sided rims don't mean wooden. ...

Straight sided rims don't mean wooden.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding what you mean by your simple reply. Are you wanting straight sided wooden rims? I've never seen any. But admit that doesn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 913
Posted By Iride01

Bike tires don't have the structure to contain...

Bike tires don't have the structure to contain the profile. If they did, they'd be heavy and very unforgiving of every bump on the road. That'd defeat the reason you are probably wanting wider tires....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,181
Posted By Iride01

It's not a good deal if for some reason you need...

It's not a good deal if for some reason you need the features or prestige of owning this $13,500 S-Works Aethos. <grin>
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,457
Posted By Iride01

I'd doubt you'd see a wooden rim for a clincher...

I'd doubt you'd see a wooden rim for a clincher tire. But for tubular, they were made. Likely the first rims for a tubular tire were wooden. And I think some wheels used for time trials were balsa...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By Iride01

Have you gone back to the fitter to get the new...

Have you gone back to the fitter to get the new issues addressed? Or do they think their fit is one and done?

Sliding forward on the saddle can simply be that your saddle is too far back. When you...
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