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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 245
Posted By Polaris OBark

My golden retrievers both flipped a newly...

My golden retrievers both flipped a newly purchased dog trailer. I wound up returning it.

Some dogs just hate that thing.

Robert Axle Project is te definitive answer to te OP's question, as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By Polaris OBark

I thought I was bad for not changing the oil in...

I thought I was bad for not changing the oil in 14 years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By Polaris OBark

How long did you leave it on the charger when you...

How long did you leave it on the charger when you tried to revive it? It might be worth trying for a few days. Do it somewhere safe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 291
Posted By Polaris OBark

My favorites are the Dura Ace (as pictured in the...

My favorites are the Dura Ace (as pictured in the OP) and DT Swiss steel skewers that use the same ratchet-like mechanism as their thru-axle handles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 959
Posted By Polaris OBark

I've gotten that derailleur to tolerate an 11-36T...

I've gotten that derailleur to tolerate an 11-36T cassette, with the B-screw screwed in almost all the way.

The Big-Big chainring combination is best avoided. Ideally, you want to be able to...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-22-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,175
Posted By Polaris OBark

They are going to start clinical trials to see if...

They are going to start clinical trials to see if it extends life expectancy and lowers risk of cardiovascular disease in non-diabetics:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 458
Posted By Polaris OBark

If it fits 35s, try to cram in 38s.

If it fits 35s, try to cram in 38s.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By Polaris OBark

I was kind of annoyed that my motor/battery...

I was kind of annoyed that my motor/battery software only lets me run the battery to a 20% charge. This thread makes me realize that is probably a very good idea.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have to spray ether (starter fluid) into the...

I have to spray ether (starter fluid) into the intake whenever I try to start mine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

Also, there is some wax build-up on the inside of...

Also, there is some wax build-up on the inside of the front derailleur cage. :innocent:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

It uses the same bottom bracket. The rings and...

It uses the same bottom bracket. The rings and chain-line sits 2.5mm further outboard, which for a 135/142 mm rear hub is actually an improvement.

This does require about 3mm or more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 291
Posted By Polaris OBark

Get steel. Titanium slightly stretches.

Get steel. Titanium slightly stretches.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

This is tempting ... ...

This is tempting ...

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Polaris OBark

11-speed mechanical 105, just to clarify.

11-speed mechanical 105, just to clarify.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm really surprised yours wouldn't work. A 48/31...

I'm really surprised yours wouldn't work. A 48/31 is a less drastic difference than my 46/30T. (I wanted the 165mm crank-arms.)

It might be because mine has L and H screws it gives a wider range...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

Exactly. I was one of the people (via...

Exactly.



I was one of the people (via previous user-name before going into the witness protection program) who was saying you could get away with keeping the Ultegra front derailleur -- based...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

Right now it is looking like a conspiracy of...

Right now it is looking like a conspiracy of small things ...

I took everything apart, cleaned it, and re-installed and re-adjusted.

The front derailleur was definitely too far up the seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

It looks like the problem is quite reproducible...

It looks like the problem is quite reproducible if I am in cassette gear #5. I wonder if a damaged or defective cassette tooth could do this? (Ultegra 11sp 11-34T). It is nearly new, but who knows?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm thinking this is the most likely explanation,...

I'm thinking this is the most likely explanation, and a new GRX crankset is less than $120 on BTD. Meanwhile, cleaning is free...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I haven't...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I haven't been able to find any issues with the chains, crankset, front derailleur cage, etc. I'm going to take it apart, clean everything, and carefully...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

11 speed. Two new chains. Happens with both.

11 speed. Two new chains. Happens with both.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 341
Posted By Polaris OBark

Front shifting on 10 year old Di2 suddenly problematic

I have a 2014 11-speed Ultegra Di2 drivetrain. The chain and the cassette are new. The rear derailleur pulleys are new. The crankset is about 5 years old. It is a GRX 46/30T which has worked...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Polaris OBark

I wasn't clear what was going on with that. It...

I wasn't clear what was going on with that. It just looked like something to pay attention to.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Polaris OBark

My daughter has the same thing in aluminum. It...

My daughter has the same thing in aluminum. It listed for $2K. (Also, she is at the stage of life where a carbon frame wouldn't last a month.)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Polaris OBark

Nice. Congratulations. But you got them to...

Nice. Congratulations. But you got them to reduce the price for the newer (2024) 12-speed one?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,397
Posted By Polaris OBark

First 3 words ...

First 3 words ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,397
Posted By Polaris OBark

It is hard to find. I just happened to see your...

It is hard to find. I just happened to see your post before I committed the same offense.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Polaris OBark

Be sure to read the review posted here: ...

Be sure to read the review posted here: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-5-gen-4/p/41348/

It probably applies to both.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Polaris OBark

Alternatively, the OP can order either version...

Alternatively, the OP can order either version directly from Trek's website and choose whatever dealer is most convenient, or deserving. But it would probably be good to mention this to the shop,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Polaris OBark

As the OP states, the primary difference is the...

As the OP states, the primary difference is the 11X vs. 12X drivetrain.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-19-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Polaris OBark

Where are they coming from? Shimano only makes...

Where are they coming from? Shimano only makes two sizes, from my knowledge.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Polaris OBark

What does this mean? I am (potentially)...

What does this mean?

I am (potentially) interested.

Sorry to hear the SQLabs pedals suck. Most of their stuff is high quality (with a price tag that matches). I don't think I have ever found...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-17-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,175
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/17/ada-american-diabetes-association-big-pharma
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By Polaris OBark

That's the Self-Loathing bike rack.

That's the Self-Loathing bike rack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By Polaris OBark

At US$2500+ you should be able to afford a real...

At US$2500+ you should be able to afford a real ad.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 875
Posted By Polaris OBark

To be honest, I didn't notice this 2014 bike was...

To be honest, I didn't notice this 2014 bike was in the C&V subforum. All I meant by my comment was that unless one specifically wants a disc brake touring bike, this is pretty much as good as it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 875
Posted By Polaris OBark

Wow, abdon is right, those brakes are FAR...

Wow, abdon is right, those brakes are FAR superior to hydraulic disc brakes. I take it all back.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 875
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'll put you on ignore if you will be kind enough...

I'll put you on ignore if you will be kind enough to do the same for me.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 875
Posted By Polaris OBark

I bought a Soma Saga disc frame because I wanted...

I bought a Soma Saga disc frame because I wanted disc brakes.

The rest of your off-point speculation is irrelevant, gratuitious, off-topic speculation.

If I say "as long as you are ok with a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 875
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 862
Posted By Polaris OBark

King

King
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,144
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have one. It is essentially the same thing. ...

I have one. It is essentially the same thing. But I got it for $2500 less. The only difference I can detect for mine is they don't come with carbon (Santa Cruz) bars, and they don't say Santa...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 877
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yes. cf: Post #8

Yes. cf: Post #8
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,284
Posted By Polaris OBark

I "liked" post #42 in solidarity, not because I...

I "liked" post #42 in solidarity, not because I like what you are having to go through. However, you are still an inspiration to many of us, and especially my wife who just had a hip replacement. ...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 239
Posted By Polaris OBark

So, it is closed to cars, can you sneak in and...

So, it is closed to cars, can you sneak in and bike it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,144
Posted By Polaris OBark

Trek, Specialized, Giant, Cannondale, Santa Cruz...

Trek, Specialized, Giant, Cannondale, Santa Cruz have all had an extensive array of ebikes.

What are the major bike brands who are introducing these as "new offerings"?

Also, shouldn't this be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 875
Posted By Polaris OBark

If it is in nearly new condition, you are paying...

If it is in nearly new condition, you are paying $600 for a steel touring frame and fork, which by itself would be a reasonable deal, and the components are solid, though perhaps a bit dated. As...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,705
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm not a trusting person, so I am going to test...

I'm not a trusting person, so I am going to test it (ride it uphill until it dies or I convince myself it really is just below 50%).

Edit: I ran it to the point of shut-off, which, fortunately...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,705
Posted By Polaris OBark

Everything made perfect sense on that chart when...

Everything made perfect sense on that chart when I charged it up. My 80% charger really does charge to approx 80% (55.6 V).

But what has me confused is what is happening as I approach 50V (50.4 V...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,431
Posted By Polaris OBark

Are those solar flares at about 1:00 and 2:30 ?

Are those solar flares at about 1:00 and 2:30 ?
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