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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,252
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Please prepare to have your mind blown; see:...

Please prepare to have your mind blown; see: Choose the Right Motorcycle Helmet | NHTSA (https://www.nhtsa.gov/motorcycle-safety/choose-right-motorcycle-helmet).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 946
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This is so impractical, and a lead poisoning...

This is so impractical, and a lead poisoning risk.

I work with other chemists to formulate my own sunscreen and bike polish. The formulations are only mediocre at their respective stated functions...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Still setting it up, so have not ridden it yet.

Still setting it up, so have not ridden it yet.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I recently went through the same exercise before...

I recently went through the same exercise before buying a Cannondale Synapse 2RLE.

New Cannondale Synapse vs. Another Endurance Bike? - Bike Forums...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-02-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By SoSmellyAir

My RTL515, which is connected via BlueTooth to...

My RTL515, which is connected via BlueTooth to the Varia app on my iPhone, randomly disconnects momentarily a few times per ride too, without affecting my Apple watch or my HRM. I guess (from this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 442
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Chain Waxer?

Short Version
I am a chain waxer.

Long Version
I ride for fun and Zen, not exercise, but cycling is pretty much the only exercise I do. I am a slowpoke who rides barely enough to (kind of)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 649
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I am merely pointing out that it would not...

I am merely pointing out that it would not necessarily be that difficult or expensive to make a significant upgrade over the stock wheelset with respect to both weight reduction and aerodynamic...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,905
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Holy crap, that is a lot of saddle bags, t2p. ...

Holy crap, that is a lot of saddle bags, t2p.



All the more reason for Koyote to buy the pink one!



My longest ride to date on the road is about 43 miles; 43 miles on gravel is a lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 649
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Bontrager Paradigm SL is a 2,080 g wheelset:...

Bontrager Paradigm SL is a 2,080 g wheelset: Bontrager Paradigm SL 6-Bolt Disc 24H 700c Road Wheel - Trek Bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,905
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Just do it! It helps that I live in the next...

Just do it! It helps that I live in the next county up from ALMSTHRE in San Diego, so shipping was an eminently reasonable $4.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 1,933
Posted By SoSmellyAir

OP has most likely not, because he would rather...

OP has most likely not, because he would rather spend the money to play video games or mine BitCoin; see below:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,905
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I just ordered the pink one for my gravel bike....

I just ordered the pink one for my gravel bike. At full price, it would have been a tossup between pink and BWR blue (even though I am too wimpy for that event). On closeout the pink is a no brainer....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 1,933
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Because OP is trying to flip a bike with super...

Because OP is trying to flip a bike with super deep wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,351
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Riser stem, OK; who cares what others think. ...

Riser stem, OK; who cares what others think.
Adjustable stem, iffy (especially with TT handlebar mounted).
Stem riser or steerer extension, hard no; too risky.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,351
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The linked article states: "No injuries have been...

The linked article states: "No injuries have been reported, but there has been one report of a stem riser shifting during use."

If the stem riser shifts during use of a regular handlebar (either a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,780
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I can weigh the removed components later; which...

I can weigh the removed components later; which ones?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,351
Posted By SoSmellyAir

VegasJen: You would be better off with one or two...

VegasJen: You would be better off with one or two bikes that fit rather than several that do not; the latter is a false economy.

You can use this tool to determine what stem would put the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 349
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I did not know that about the AirShot but I am...

I did not know that about the AirShot but I am having trouble fathoming a CO2 cartridge flowing a higher CFM than a compressor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,237
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I think most of us can comprehend the US e-bike...

I think most of us can comprehend the US e-bike classifications and the differences between Classes 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes. But that is not the issue here. The issue is the proliferation of (what you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 349
Posted By SoSmellyAir

OP is having trouble seating a tubeless tire at...

OP is having trouble seating a tubeless tire at home with an air compressor at 120 psi; not sure how CO2 or AirShot would help.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,463
Posted By SoSmellyAir

It sounds like the plan is to flip this bike on a...

It sounds like the plan is to flip this bike on a platform that caters to poseurs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,237
Posted By SoSmellyAir

A. 28 mph is dangerously fast for someone who is...

A. 28 mph is dangerously fast for someone who is inattentive and/or lacks bike handling skills.
B. You are assuming that trail access is actually enforced, which is not the case in my area.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,252
Posted By SoSmellyAir

During my Tokyo trip earlier this month, I...

During my Tokyo trip earlier this month, I managed to try on and buy a Kabuto Izanagi (matte black) in XL/XXL (61-64 cm)

INFORMATION | BICYCLE | KABUTO WORLD WIDE PREVIEW</mt:If> (ogkkabuto.co.jp)...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,740
Posted By SoSmellyAir

When I do test rides in my community (after...

When I do test rides in my community (after making adjustments) without my iPhone or water bottles, my bike handles like a completely different bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,000
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Happy to report that the SmartSense battery...

Happy to report that the SmartSense battery cradle was quite simple to remove with reference to page 24 of the SmartSense manual: 022_rev2-_smartsense-oms_138691__en.ashx (cannondale.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,237
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I am sorry to hear about your experiences and...

I am sorry to hear about your experiences and what happened to your bike. I would ride an e-moped too if I have to dodge homeless knife wielders and meth heads. Or may an e-recumbent setup like Mad...
Forum: Southern California
04-28-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 397
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Bike MS 10/19-20/2024

I have recently joined a new group for this charity ride in October 19-20, 2024: Event Bike MS: Bay to Bay Ride Details - National MS Society...
Forum: Southern California
04-28-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2,902
Views: 370,794
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Deeper wheels still manageable during the...

Deeper wheels still manageable during the segments pictured above? IIRC those are windy areas.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 786
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Are you saying she does not use her mirrors? Or...

Are you saying she does not use her mirrors? Or was there already another bike mounted to her car?



What is an FS bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,237
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Get 10 Wheels's setup: Bike Forums - View Single...

Get 10 Wheels's setup: Bike Forums - View Single Post - When to ring your bell (Warning: vent alert) (https://www.bikeforums.net/22289302-post44.html).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 349
Posted By SoSmellyAir

In addition to the above suggestions, I would try...

In addition to the above suggestions, I would try rotating the tire relative to the wheel to see if the problematic spot is with the wheel or the tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,463
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Hey, maybe there is a time trial coming up in the...

Hey, maybe there is a time trial coming up in the local market?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 942,372
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The beefiest-looking road stem, Zipp Service...

The beefiest-looking road stem, Zipp Service Course SL (new grey graphic version, +/- 6*) for $63: Zipp Service Course SL Stem – Mike's Bikes (mikesbikes.com)...
Forum: Southern California
04-27-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2,902
Views: 370,794
Posted By SoSmellyAir

jsigone: You beat me by a few mm; I bought Roval...

jsigone: You beat me by a few mm; I bought Roval Rapide CL II. Are the Reserve wheels really medium grey or do you just have really bright lighting in the photo above?

Rode my go to ride earlier...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,463
Posted By SoSmellyAir

These appear to be tubular wheels; note the large...

These appear to be tubular wheels; note the large T. Compare them to the ones with the large C (i.e., clincher) shown in this review: Review: DT Swiss RRC 65 Dicut clinchers | road.cc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,305
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Gotcha. Regardless, Alibaba is an interesting...

Gotcha. Regardless, Alibaba is an interesting choice of name for an e-commerce platform.



It is curious that you articulate the sole difference you perceive between Selle Italia 3D printed...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,463
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The stated weights are fantastically low for such...

The stated weights are fantastically low for such deep wheels. CF freehubs?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,305
Posted By SoSmellyAir

So much for heated handlebar (for those winter...

So much for heated handlebar (for those winter morning starts) like the heated steering wheel of my wife's car.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,463
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Almost 50 mph! Which brake pads do you recommend?...

Almost 50 mph! Which brake pads do you recommend?



That's the issue. 2muchroad appears to be looking at much older wheels.



Exactly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 381
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Low sprocket | Min. is 42T; you can probably get...

Low sprocket | Min. is 42T; you can probably get away with an 11-40 cassette assuming that you shorten the chain accordingly.

SHIMANO DEORE Rear Derailleur SHIMANO SHADOW RD+ 2/11, 1x10,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,305
Posted By SoSmellyAir

While I generally agree with not buying no name...

While I generally agree with not buying no name bars or any bars from AliExpress, China is not "a very underdeveloped nation" (or underdeveloped at all), nor is Jack Ma the head of "the richest most...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,463
Posted By SoSmellyAir

2muchroad is debating whether to spend money on...

2muchroad is debating whether to spend money on CF wheels for a rim brake Emonda ALR 5 that he/she picked up for a pretty good deal to replace its stock 2,200 g wheels.

Used Trek Emonda ALR 5 -...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 71,393
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I recommend running the chain around a polished...

I recommend running the chain around a polished wooden broom handle rather than a metal bar to shed the excessive wax.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,134
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Good job telling us that your Look has a front...

Good job telling us that your Look has a front brake but cutting it off in your photo. ;)

The Saeco paint scheme is also gorgeous but I doubt I can lower myself enough for the original stem:...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,463
Posted By SoSmellyAir

When one already has a rim brake frame, whether...

When one already has a rim brake frame, whether rim brake CF wheels are obsolete is beside the point; the more relevant question is how much one would be willing to spend on CF wheels for that frame....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 597
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Oops, missed that; that must be one heck of a bar...

Oops, missed that; that must be one heck of a bar bag.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,126
Posted By SoSmellyAir

If one is in between two adjacent sizes based on...

If one is in between two adjacent sizes based on one's height, then it depends on the ratio between torso length and leg length:

If one has long legs and a short torso (for a given height), go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 597
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Both bikes I have bought online were packed and...

Both bikes I have bought online were packed and shipped with the handlebar removed from the stem, rather than removing the stem from the steerer. Does the former approach not work in your case?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,305
Posted By SoSmellyAir

From my window seat, it seems to me that the...

From my window seat, it seems to me that the winglet and tip of a 787 wing are noticeably higher in flight than when parked on the ground.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,134
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Track bikes generally have no brakes?

Track bikes generally have no brakes?
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