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02-20-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By yannisg

I will check the rim material before using...

I will check the rim material before using acetone. You only need to remove the covers if you change a spoke. You can true the wheel from the outside without a problem
02-19-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

I have found that the Mariposa sealant that I...

I have found that the Mariposa sealant that I used comes easily off the tire by holding under hot running water and rubbing it by hand. It took me about 5 min per tire.

The middle of the rim is...
02-19-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By yannisg

Yes its a tubeless rim. I didn't know there...

Yes its a tubeless rim.
I didn't know there were covers over the spoke holes until sealant had gotten under the tape and I removed it.
Shimano does say not to re-used the covers, but a set of 24...
02-19-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

Yes, I am considering going back to inner tubes. ...

Yes, I am considering going back to inner tubes.
I have been using tubeless tires since 2012.
I started using them because I use to take part in a few races, and I didn't have an escort with spare...
02-19-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for responding. That’s what I did, glued...

Thanks for responding. That’s what I did, glued them back on. I suppose these covers are to prevent the sealant leaking in to the interior of the rim. I never realised they were there until I...
02-13-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By yannisg

Shimano RS700 spoke hole covers

While removing sealant from Shimano RS700 rims the sealant had gotten under the tape, and dislodged a few of the spoke hole SS covers.
Shimano recommends using new SS tape covers once the covers...
02-13-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

I tried acetone, but you still have to do a lot...

I tried acetone, but you still have to do a lot of scrubbing.
I soaked a section of the hook area with acetone using a small paint brush, let it soak for a while, the used a plastic lever covered...
02-11-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

I will give the acetone a try. Thanks

I will give the acetone a try. Thanks
02-10-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

I didn't want to get the sealant residue on my...

I didn't want to get the sealant residue on my new DT Swiss rims so I decided to use the Tobulito tubes (not the extra light ones) that supposedly give a more comfortable ride, and are more puncture...
02-01-24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

The use of a truing seems like a good idea. Never...

The use of a truing seems like a good idea. Never thought of that.
What is a plastic harbour freight dental pick?
01-30-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

The Effeto Mariposa came off the tires, as...

The Effeto Mariposa came off the tires, as mentioned above, without a problem. It was the cleaning of the hook of the rim that was difficult, and I was unable to clean it that well.
Also the sealant...
01-30-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

If you keep adding sealant without eventually...

If you keep adding sealant without eventually cleaning it out it accumulates into clumps, and unbalances the wheel.
Unless you ride a lot, and by the time the sealant accumulates the tires need...
01-29-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.
01-29-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By yannisg

Removing tubeless sealant

Shimano RS700 rims (road rims), Grand prix 5000 AS 28-622 tires with Effetto Mariposa sealant.
The new tires were installed in May 2023. I removed tires after 3200 klm since new to removed the...
12-21-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,204
Posted By yannisg

I always solved my crank creaking/ticking noise...

I always solved my crank creaking/ticking noise by by removing chain rings, slightly sanding mating chain ring and crank matting surfaces, greasing the surfaces, and torquing to spec.
Recently, I...
11-23-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,130
Posted By yannisg

I wore a 24 holter and did a 30 moderate session...

I wore a 24 holter and did a 30 moderate session on the trainer to see if the PC increased. They did not.
The 24 test showed multiple premature atria contractions of short duration.
The...
11-12-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,130
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for responding. Today I did my usual...

Thanks for responding.
Today I did my usual test ride watching my HR on the ascents to <130. Pulse dropped to normal on descents, flat sections or rest periods, and only on spike on the steepest...
11-11-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,165
Posted By yannisg

Nice garden. Must need a lot of work, but it...

Nice garden. Must need a lot of work, but it certainly looks good.
I have a hobby farm that needs a huge amount of work, but this kind of work keeps the upper body in good shape
11-10-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,130
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for yr info. How long do yr PVCs last...

Thanks for yr info.
How long do yr PVCs last after you have completed yr ride? Mine last 3 to 4 hours and at a decreasing frequency of occurrence and bpm, and then the HR becomes normal.
When they...
11-10-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,130
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for responding. I have been visiting a...

Thanks for responding.
I have been visiting a cardiologist for several years now, and do the regular yearly ultrasound exam and an occasion stress test. He keeps reminding me to reduce the intensity...
11-09-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,130
Posted By yannisg

Premature ventricular contractions

Premature ventricular contractions
11-09-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,130
Posted By yannisg

Long warmup to reduce PVCs

I'm trying to reduce my PVC that occur on some rides.
A long warmup at a moderate pace seems to reduced the appearance of the PVCs
At the start of my usual ride, I have to go over a bridge with a...
09-28-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By yannisg

Maybe I wasn't clear. What I meant is that the...

Maybe I wasn't clear.
What I meant is that the cranks would spin freely with the old brgs, but with the new ones the crank would not spin as freely, and this I attributed to the new brgs which were...
09-28-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By yannisg

I'll take the bike for a couple of rides and see...

I'll take the bike for a couple of rides and see if the cranks spin better.
When you place a force on a brg race with supporting it you can damage the retainer and cage.

Pls correct "brg race...
09-27-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By yannisg

I'll take the bike for a couple of rides and see...

I'll take the bike for a couple of rides and see if the cranks spin better.
When you place a force on a brg race with supporting it you can damage the retainer and cage.
09-27-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By yannisg

Cannondale/FSA crank installation

Cannondale Synapse, FSA crank with BB30 BB.

Because of a clicking sound I decided to replace the brgs after doing simpler things such as removing crank and chainrings, cleaning everything and...
09-13-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By yannisg

I've used Loctite 222 on cleat bolts for years...

I've used Loctite 222 on cleat bolts for years without ever having a loosening issue.
I use to use wax in the allen socket to prevent dirt accumulating, but just use a pick now to clean out the dirt...
09-13-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,340
Posted By yannisg

I've a few Al chainring bolts snap on me with the...

I've a few Al chainring bolts snap on me with the correct torque.
Since they were 13 yrs old I suspect fatigue; I've replaced them with SS.
08-30-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,206
Posted By yannisg

I had a set of Ultegra 2004 wheels. I never did...

I had a set of Ultegra 2004 wheels. I never did any maintenance on the hubs. Very occasionally they needed some minor truing. Never broke a spoke.
In the end, after 18 years and 150000k I had to...
07-11-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,686
Posted By yannisg

Occasionally, I encounter bugs/flies on my mtn...

Occasionally, I encounter bugs/flies on my mtn bike routes. They seem to be near certain type of trees.
On the uphill, since I am going slow they are all around my face and in my glasses; its very...
06-08-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,552
Posted By yannisg

I had a creaky BB30 BB on my new Cannondale...

I had a creaky BB30 BB on my new Cannondale Synapse a few years ago.
I tried everything with the BB30 brgs. Removal, re-installation, and using a special sealant. I spent a lot of time with the BB,...
05-26-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,674
Posted By yannisg

I took a stress test today which showed some...

I took a stress test today which showed some extra systoles that most likely affected the the odd behaviour of the HRM. I was told that the extra beats are nothing to worry about.
As the intensity...
05-25-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,674
Posted By yannisg

My cardiologist who runs moderately keeps...

My cardiologist who runs moderately keeps advising to reduce intensity which I have. On the other hand, a lot of literature proposes to keep the intensity up as we age. Of course, on a personal...
05-24-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,674
Posted By yannisg

The HRM is relatively new. Agree that sometimes...

The HRM is relatively new. Agree that sometimes early in the ride you can experience abnormalities with the HRM that usually straighten out as the ride progresses, but is not the case in this...
05-24-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,674
Posted By yannisg

Unusual pulse behavior

Recently I have experienced the following unusual pulse behavior.
The ride has a flat section in the beginning and then turns hilly.
For example, total ride about 60 klm with 500-700 m climbing...
05-01-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 797
Posted By yannisg

I had a pair of Shimano Ultegra wheels purchased...

I had a pair of Shimano Ultegra wheels purchased in 2004. The hubs ran smoothly with no play. I checked the trueness occasionally, but they needed minimum adjustment.
In 2020 the rear wheel's...
04-18-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for responding. It seems the tire pressure...

Thanks for responding. It seems the tire pressure I am using is too high.
From the tire pressure calculator 40 psi seems adequate.
04-18-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By yannisg

Gravel tire blow-out

I have DT Swiss XR 361 Asym 29 rims on my gravel bike with Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H – 700 x 40c tubeless tires.

Twice the rear tire has "blown off" the rim (inflated at 70 psi)
Max pressure 73...
04-18-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 702
Posted By yannisg

My Cannondale synapse HiMod BB area started...

My Cannondale synapse HiMod BB area started creaking after 2 years. I estimate about 8k klm during that period since I was using the bike only for races and brevets and not for training.
After using...
04-16-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 702
Posted By yannisg

I had a creaky BB30 BB on my new Cannondale...

I had a creaky BB30 BB on my new Cannondale Synapse a few years ago.
I tried everything with the BB30 brgs. Removal, re-installation, and using a special sealant. I spent a lot of time with the BB,...
03-24-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By yannisg

My usual rides are 3 to 4 hrs, and occasionally 6...

My usual rides are 3 to 4 hrs, and occasionally 6 hrs. Once in a while I'll do a 200k brevet which takes 10-12 hrs depending on the total ascent.
I charge the Garmin after every ride.
03-21-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By yannisg

So, I should disable bluetooth connection during...

So, I should disable bluetooth connection during long rides (brevets)?
Also, I should have the backlighting on a timer, and not continuously on. So you are saying that with the backlighting off I...
03-21-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for responding. I started the ride at...

Thanks for responding.
I started the ride at about 97%.
I had the power sensor running the whole time, but did not use the Garmin varia radar to save power.
I also had the auto brightness enabled....
03-19-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By yannisg

Garmin Edge 530 power usage.

Using the navigation map in normal battery mode the unit switched to battery "safe mode" after 9 hours. Is this normal? Battery life new is 20 hrs. Unit is 2 yrs old.
01-28-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By yannisg

I've mostly used Stan's tubeless valves since...

I've mostly used Stan's tubeless valves since 2012 when I first started using tubeless road tires.
I always had to tighten them down with pliers so they would loose air.
That forced me to carry...
01-09-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By yannisg

Never though about clearing saved rides. I...

Never though about clearing saved rides. I thought it automatically discarded older rides when the memory filled up.
01-08-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By yannisg

Out of habit I've always connected my Garmin to...

Out of habit I've always connected my Garmin to my PC after my rides. I also copy my rides to a database which has all my spares and maintenance info.
I'll connect it through bluetooth.
Thanks.
01-08-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By yannisg

Today, I saved the ride and the Garmin worked...

Today, I saved the ride and the Garmin worked normally. After saving the ride I shut the unit off, and then switched it on, and it worked.
In the previously mention cases I don't specifically...
01-07-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By yannisg

USB hub on a PC

USB hub on a PC
01-06-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By yannisg

I'll contact them.

I'll contact them.
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