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Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,843
Posted By Brofessor

Been there. Mine disappeared after reducing my...

Been there. Mine disappeared after reducing my saddle height by a small margin (~2cm).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,953
Posted By Brofessor

There are two things to take into consideration...

There are two things to take into consideration when making a crank arm adjustment: 1) How high the knee is during the upstroke (this is what you fitter focused on) 2) Where your feet is on the pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-20, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,534
Posted By Brofessor

Not sure what you mean by a "fit calculator", but...

Not sure what you mean by a "fit calculator", but if you are looking for something to compare the fit of a new frame to an existing one that fits you well, you can use this one:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-20, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,953
Posted By Brofessor

58 cm would be the horizontal top tube length. It...

58 cm would be the horizontal top tube length. It is distance C in the geometry picture towards the bottom of this site: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/tcr-advanced-2-pro-compact-2021 Not very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,460
Posted By Brofessor

Interesting topic. I was thinking about this as...

Interesting topic. I was thinking about this as well lately. I will speak from experience, not any scientific expertise.

To maintain the same power on a trainer, if I am pushing a higher gear with...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-30-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,108
Posted By Brofessor

It's smart in the sense that it can quite...

It's smart in the sense that it can quite accurately simulate power without dumping $$$ to a power meter on top of the $$ you spent on a trainer. If you already have a power meter, any dumb trainer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-09-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,180
Posted By Brofessor

Thanks very much for the great information.

Thanks very much for the great information.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-09-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,180
Posted By Brofessor

Thanks for the reply. What to look for when...

Thanks for the reply. What to look for when checking these Ti Carbon frames?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-09-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,180
Posted By Brofessor

2004 Lemond Tete De Course

With Ultegra 6700 group., Ritchey WCS Carbon fork, Ritchey carbon stem and handlebar, Ultegra 6800 wheelset. Posted for $1100, but the seller wiling to negotiate. Worth it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By Brofessor

And realizing you forgot your helmet at home, but...

And realizing you forgot your helmet at home, but somehow finding peace in the fact that you at least have a full CO2 cartridge.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By Brofessor

The Liberating Force of Cycling

As avid cyclists, it is easy to get caught in heated discussions of frame materials, groupsets, mechanical problems, etc. I just want to remind everyone how empowering cycling can be, even in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By Brofessor

Almost sounds like a drive-side tension issue...

Almost sounds like a drive-side tension issue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,711
Posted By Brofessor

Try it! The worst that can happen: Rolling down...

Try it! The worst that can happen: Rolling down the hill 30mph, chain breaks, flies into your front wheel, locks it up.... Yeah, don't try it, be safe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,680
Posted By Brofessor

If the spokes were the same length there would no...

If the spokes were the same length there would no way one side would be shorter than the other for a front wheel. Two things could have happened: 1) You overtigtened one side, so wheel is off center...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,331
Posted By Brofessor

If you are asking such questions, you need one of...

If you are asking such questions, you need one of these:
https://arnowelzel.de/en/birkenstock-sandals-with-spd-cleats
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,845
Posted By Brofessor

205mm Continental's on my VW are faster.

205mm Continental's on my VW are faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-18, 11:45 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 16,541
Posted By Brofessor

Whichever comes first.

Whichever comes first.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,459
Posted By Brofessor

Seat height is also a function of hamstring...

Seat height is also a function of hamstring flexibility. What is said above applies to cyclists with average-to-high flexibility. If your hamstrings are not as flexible, setting your seat too high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-18, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,305
Posted By Brofessor

Try this if you haven't already: After...

Try this if you haven't already:

After making sure the inRide sensor is not paired with any app on your phone, take the battery out of the sensor, wait for 10 secs and put it back on. Then, open...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,305
Posted By Brofessor

I have the same sensor that I use with my Road...

I have the same sensor that I use with my Road Machine trainer. Although I use the iOS app, I will point a few things that might help you.
1) inRide sensor is Bluetooth ONLY, meaning that it won't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-18, 10:22 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 14,902
Posted By Brofessor

Subscribed. It's about to get hot in this thread....

Subscribed. It's about to get hot in this thread. :popcorn
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-11-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,610
Posted By Brofessor

I got one of these:...

I got one of these: https://www.kurtkinetic.com/products-refurbished/kinetic-road-machine-smart-refurbished
Best value for money with pretty accurate power measurement.
Edit: Lifetime warranty for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By Brofessor

Well, those are chain lubes, so you should only...

Well, those are chain lubes, so you should only lube chains with them.
OK, that wasn't helpful :)
You can lube: Caliper springs, cable ferrules, shifters/brake levers, derailleur pulleys,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,157
Posted By Brofessor

B Unless you are going to train outdoors or...

B

Unless you are going to train outdoors or race, on-the-bike power meters won’t serve you much. You can get pretty consistent power readings from an indoor trainer that’s well calibrated if your...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-18, 07:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,924
Posted By Brofessor

Who cares for OP anyways... ;)

Who cares for OP anyways... ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-18, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,480
Posted By Brofessor

Short answer: Yes, you can give all the spokes a...

Short answer: Yes, you can give all the spokes a quarter turn and check if the clicking is gone.

Long answer: If some spokes are significantly looser than the other ones, you won’t be able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,157
Posted By Brofessor

I should have added that I only use it on zwift...

I should have added that I only use it on zwift with the zwift companion app :) But yeah, if you want to connect the inRide sensor to head units without BLE (Hello Garmin!), then you need that ANT+...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,157
Posted By Brofessor

Mine is the black sensor with Bluetooth Smart...

Mine is the black sensor with Bluetooth Smart only and it just works. I use the companion app to connect my sensors anyways, don't really need ANT+.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-18, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,271
Posted By Brofessor

You would be better of with spending your money...

You would be better of with spending your money on these instead: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cycling-power-meter-at-a-breakthrough-price#/updates/all
At least they use actual strain gauge.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,157
Posted By Brofessor

I switched from a Travel Trac Fluid Comp (dumb...

I switched from a Travel Trac Fluid Comp (dumb trainer) to this one: https://www.kurtkinetic.com/products-refurbished/kinetic-road-machine-smart-refurbished
I have no experience with smart trainers...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,924
Posted By Brofessor

iPhones have supported GLONASS since iPhone 5...

iPhones have supported GLONASS since iPhone 5 (https://support.apple.com/kb/sp655?locale=en_US)
Can you direct me to the documentation on the sampling rate of Garmin head units?
Let me repeat this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-18, 06:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,893
Posted By Brofessor

Have you tried “dry” lube?

Have you tried “dry” lube?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-18, 06:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,924
Posted By Brofessor

Do you have any data to back up your claim? Or is...

Do you have any data to back up your claim? Or is this your “opinion”?

I don’t see how a phone would show different info than a head unit if the sensor used is the same. They don’t “interpret”...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-18, 04:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,924
Posted By Brofessor

I use my iPhone with the Panobike app. Third...

I use my iPhone with the Panobike app. Third party bluetooth sensors work with the Panobike, I have speed/cadence and HRM. You will need one of the phone holders to use your phone as computer though....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By Brofessor

https://www.ebay.com/usr/sunny-spokes

https://www.ebay.com/usr/sunny-spokes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By Brofessor

If bearings jam, you got more important things to...

If bearings jam, you got more important things to worry about than parts coming loose. Besides, for that to happen, you need insist on turning your cranks when your bearings are jammed, which would...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-01-18, 06:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,108
Posted By Brofessor

I am using a Kinetic Road Machine Smart (it’s not...

I am using a Kinetic Road Machine Smart (it’s not a controllable trainer, but spits out power numbers), a cadence sensor and HRM. I run zwift on my laptop, connect it to my TV via hdmi, while I use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-18, 06:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,644
Posted By Brofessor

There are 2 important differences between the...

There are 2 important differences between the two:

1) Snap doesn’t accept 126 mm hubs, M2 does. This may not apply to you if you have a bike made after 90s.
2) Snap has a heavier flywheel, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 26,508
Posted By Brofessor

Tires, tubes, seatpost and bottlecage would give...

Tires, tubes, seatpost and bottlecage would give you the best weight reduction per dollar. Then you can look into saddle and may be paddles. Handlebars and stem are the worst in terms of weight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,477
Posted By Brofessor

It's alright. I wasn't really sure if it was...

It's alright. I wasn't really sure if it was worth paying more for a smart trainer anyways. Incompatibility made the choice easier I guess.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-18, 09:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,226
Posted By Brofessor

You can always eat protein based light meal...

You can always eat protein based light meal before bed. That’s how Muslims fast during Ramadan. Otherwise you will feel exhausted if you are not used to hunger.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-18, 09:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,477
Posted By Brofessor

I don’t want to get a new wheel. Spacers could...

I don’t want to get a new wheel. Spacers could have been an option, but removing them before outdoor rides is just an added hassle. It is odd that Wahoo decided to exclude vintage bike owners from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,477
Posted By Brofessor

According to Wahoo, Kickr Snap doesn't accept...

According to Wahoo, Kickr Snap doesn't accept anything other than 130/135mm hubs. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,477
Posted By Brofessor

Like this? ...

Like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Wedge-locking-washer-Stainless-Steel/dp/B06XPLNDWZ?keywords=nord+lock+m5+stainless+steel&qid=1540745307&sr=8-4-fkmrnull&ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_4
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-18, 09:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,947
Posted By Brofessor

More Stiff==>less energy absorbed in the...

More Stiff==>less energy absorbed in the frame==>better power transfer to the road (ceteris paribus) ==> Speed
Less Stiff==>more energy absorbed in the frame==>better dampening of road harshness...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,477
Posted By Brofessor

I think the issue with Kickr Snap is that you run...

I think the issue with Kickr Snap is that you run out of adjustment to tighten the trainer onto the rear wheel if it is a 126mm spacing. I think without spreading the rear dropout, the length of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,477
Posted By Brofessor

I already have a skewer as you described, but it...

I already have a skewer as you described, but it is sized for 126mm hub. Wahoo claims that 126 spaced dropouts don't work with kickr snap.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,477
Posted By Brofessor

130mm QR skewer on a 126mm hub?

I have a C&V bike from 80s. It has a 126mm rear spacing with a Shimano Sante rear hub. I want to buy a Kickr Snap trainer, which only works with 130/135 mm skewers. Can I just slap a 130mm QR skewer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-18, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,233
Posted By Brofessor

I don't have scientific data to support this, but...

I don't have scientific data to support this, but my guess is that most of the force from the road to the rim would be distributed around the rim via tire pressure, therefore there wouldn't be enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-18, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,558
Posted By Brofessor

Mobil DTE 25 arrived. I filled the fluid...

Mobil DTE 25 arrived. I filled the fluid reservoir with 6oz of oil first and tried the resistance. It felt a little on the easy side and added 2oz more. I don't have a power meter to verify the...
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