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03-18-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 118
Posted By Iride01

Cones are going to be a one of the first ingress...

Cones are going to be a one of the first ingress points that will see water and any other contamination getting into the hub before the race. Most of my bikes BITD didn't have dust covers that sealed...
03-18-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 118
Posted By Iride01

You may have had better bikes BITD than I did.

You may have had better bikes BITD than I did.
03-18-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 118
Posted By Iride01

Older bikes may have been more prone to the...

Older bikes may have been more prone to the pitting of cones and races. However even then, for my bikes, the pitting wasn't in the part of them that has the shiny line going around it that shows...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 168
Posted By Iride01

It's one of those things that can't be summed up...

It's one of those things that can't be summed up in simple associations. IE, I probably wouldn't be able to finish a ride that only averaged 2% grade for the length of the ride, but finished with a...
03-18-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 89
Posted By Iride01

I can't tell you about replacing it entirely....

I can't tell you about replacing it entirely. That might be more for a question in the Framebuilders (https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/) sub-forum. I don't think many do that as a normal...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 168
Posted By Iride01

How much altitude gain a particular segment has...

How much altitude gain a particular segment has is not a good way to assess a difficulty of a climbing route, IMO. I usually look at the average grade and try to find out where, for how long and how...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 168
Posted By Iride01

A change 0.1 Hg or about 3.3 millibars of...

A change 0.1 Hg or about 3.3 millibars of atmospheric pressure will change the reading on your device by 100 feet from whatever your cyclometer with barometric sensor established as the reference...
03-18-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 247
Posted By Iride01

If you were making derailleur's, you'd want to...

If you were making derailleur's, you'd want to find something to change in it's design to make it better for a unique set of cyclists so you could get your share of the market. If not, then it just...
03-18-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 104
Posted By Iride01

Your fueling sources don't have to include...

Your fueling sources don't have to include potassium. I make my own with maltodextrin and a little sugar or stevia to take the dry edge off the maltodextrin plus whatever I want for flavoring which...
03-18-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 124
Posted By Iride01

For most normal riding, either is probably fine. ...

For most normal riding, either is probably fine. Don't sweat your decision on wheels too much. They've been making them for a long time. Even the crappy ones are good enough for just tooling...
03-17-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 205
Posted By Iride01

RD-M2000? Might be the b-screw adjustment....

RD-M2000?

Might be the b-screw adjustment. But since you are way over the max low sprocket for that RD which is 36 teeth, and using a hanger extender to be able to get there, you might not be able...
03-17-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 253
Posted By Iride01

If you are changing cranks, then why not change...

If you are changing cranks, then why not change to a BB type that doesn't leave you having to wonder what the chain line will be with ABC's crank on a particular BB spindle length compared to XYZ's...
03-17-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,115
Posted By Iride01

If acoustic bothers y'all, then what does shred...

If acoustic bothers y'all, then what does shred the gnarly do to you?

Of course technically acoustic relates to sound. But in the colloquial fads of hip talk, the implied meaning is relational....
03-17-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 264
Posted By Iride01

Why psyllium? My wife use Benefiber to get the...

Why psyllium? My wife use Benefiber to get the additional fiber she needs. I've tried a spoon of it in my coffee and tea. Can't even tell it's there. However I get too much fiber already from the...
03-17-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,580
Posted By Iride01

People that train are going to increase their...

People that train are going to increase their ability to convert fat to energy at a higher rate whether they use carbohydrates or not during the ride. But for the most part two athletes of equal...
03-17-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 256
Posted By Iride01

I've not had Velox come loose from using soapy...

I've not had Velox come loose from using soapy water. But I have had it come loose when using some petroleum based cleaners on my rim and it soaked through the spoke holes.

I tend to use baby...
03-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 338
Posted By Iride01

Riser bars will get you 1½" more height on the...

Riser bars will get you 1½" more height on the current stem and steerer tube length. There might be some that go more. I haven't looked in a long time to see what is out there.
03-17-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 471
Posted By Iride01

Would it be okay if I only look at the clock or...

Would it be okay if I only look at the clock or timer and ignore the other bits of data presented by my GPS? Generally that's what I do. The GPS is mostly there just to record what I'm doing and when...
03-17-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By Iride01

Okay, but just make sure you understand that the...

Okay, but just make sure you understand that the Checkpoint has the most relaxed fit of the three. The Domane is in the middle. And the Emonda the most aggressive fit. I don't know what type of fit...
03-17-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By Iride01

If you go to a 54cm frame the stack height will...

If you go to a 54cm frame the stack height will be lower and give you more bar drop from the saddle. If that isn't what you want, then again, look for a different model of bike that has both the...
03-17-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 410
Posted By Iride01

The older steel frame Varsities from the 70's...

The older steel frame Varsities from the 70's were are good riding bike. But heavy as heck. Mine was 46 pounds. Schwinn today is just a name that was bought after the original Schwinn company went...
03-16-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 704
Posted By Iride01

Well if you are thinking it was the wheel that...

Well if you are thinking it was the wheel that caused it you should be looking at the inside of the rim there when you have the tire off. However if that is a tear, it might be from underinflated...
03-16-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By Iride01

If it is threaded and you are able to get it...

If it is threaded and you are able to get it apart, then how will you know after multiple times taking the wheel in and out if it's on the last few threads that might let go at the worst possible...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By Iride01

If you haven't run the more deeper section wheels...

If you haven't run the more deeper section wheels long enough to get use to the needed input from your arms often enough, then it might just be you need to bear with it for a while longer.

And...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By Iride01

If it's the wind pushing the front wheel on windy...

If it's the wind pushing the front wheel on windy days that is your issue, then that is going to be due to the higher profile or deeper section rim more than any other thing I would think. So if that...
03-16-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 810
Posted By Iride01

What is that a symptom off anyone know? To...

What is that a symptom off anyone know?

To high of a stem/to long/to short? saddle setback?[/QUOTE]

If it's when you are on the bike and in a fairly aero position, then I'd say it is because...
03-16-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By Iride01

Four centimeters too high? Are you certain...

Four centimeters too high? Are you certain that's the correct size bike for you? Maybe you need the 54 cm bike for your leg length.

Top tube length is not any better to judge a bike size by...
03-16-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,146
Posted By Iride01

Lock nut became locknut a long time ago here in...

Lock nut became locknut a long time ago here in the USA. It's more common here to see OLD. Over Locknut Dimension than it is to see OLN or Over Lock Nut. Though I suppose both are fine, but most of...
03-16-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 223
Posted By Iride01

130mm rear spacing is going to have a different...

130mm rear spacing is going to have a different chain line than wider rear spacing. So you need to look for cranks that have the proper chain line.

The Cues and current manufacture Deore are made...
03-16-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 310
Posted By Iride01

Auto glass generally isn't a warranty item for...

Auto glass generally isn't a warranty item for cars.
03-16-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 704
Posted By Iride01

I can't tell from that picture since I can't see...

I can't tell from that picture since I can't see the tire's witness along the entire rim diameter. However from the picture you show it looks like the bead is torn there.

I have seen some tires...
03-16-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 111
Posted By Iride01

My little Bontrager ION flares are more than 7...

My little Bontrager ION flares are more than 7 years old. They still hold a good charge. I've tossed lights with replaceable batteries in way less time. And have even tossed rechargeable AA and...
03-16-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,539
Posted By Iride01

Regardless of whether the person goes to prison...

Regardless of whether the person goes to prison as a misdemeanor or a felon, they are still going to prison. They are unlikely to be in prison for the length of time some of you wish them to be. So...
03-16-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 310
Posted By Iride01

Of course then you'd need to just search for...

Of course then you'd need to just search for (bike rack failures) that aren't the suction cup type. There are plenty of them too.
03-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By Iride01

If it's a new bike you should take it back to the...

If it's a new bike you should take it back to the shop. Trying to learn what to fix on a bike that isn't working well can have you confused about what really does what. It's better if you know what...
03-15-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,539
Posted By Iride01

I'm not giving them a free pass. I never said...

I'm not giving them a free pass. I never said that.

So even you admit some can change their ways. I just feel that we should not make it harder for them to change their ways because a felony...
03-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,539
Posted By Iride01

Yes I am telling you that with a straight face....

Yes I am telling you that with a straight face. The dead are dead. Nothing is going to bring them back. However the living will still have to live with the perpetrator of these horrible events. ...
03-15-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 162
Posted By Iride01

I thought Shimano hubs with microspline where for...

I thought Shimano hubs with microspline where for the 12 speed mountain bikes. Shimano still makes freehubs for lesser speeds. Or are you looking just for the free hub body itself and not the entire...
03-15-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 336
Posted By Iride01

Only a few of us probably have any experience...

Only a few of us probably have any experience with a belt drive bike. So YMMV on getting enough useful comment on them.

I don't really have anything against them other than I feel chains are more...
03-15-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 310
Posted By Iride01

One of my son's has one of those suction cups...

One of my son's has one of those suction cups that glass people use when they replace auto windshields. I needed to move a old 400 pound refrigerator from the garage to a truck and just one of those...
03-15-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,539
Posted By Iride01

What sort of degenerate human being doesn't...

What sort of degenerate human being doesn't believe in forgiveness?

If you ever have a family member that is classified as a felon, then you'll understand why. Once a felon, quite a bit of your...
03-15-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 336
Posted By Iride01

What will make it a bad choice for you? ...

What will make it a bad choice for you?

Welcome to BF.

If your riding on that city trail is going to be somewhat intense exercise and for 90 minutes or more at a time, I might would consider a...
03-15-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 511
Posted By Iride01

I also wouldn't be worried about it. But if you...

I also wouldn't be worried about it. But if you are test it out on a inconspicuous place.
03-15-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,395
Posted By Iride01

I've walked home with my bike on my shoulder more...

I've walked home with my bike on my shoulder more than just one or two times. And even refusing offers of help from other cyclists. It wasn't because I wasn't prepared for the emergency. I had a both...
03-15-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By Iride01

The 3000 feet is the average elevation of your...

The 3000 feet is the average elevation of your ride and not just your elevation gain/loss during the ride? If that is going to be the same elevation that you ride at in the Pyrenees, then no issue.
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03-14-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 288
Posted By Iride01

Do you have these instructions? They say 8mm too....

Do you have these instructions? They say 8mm too. But still Shimano used both sizes for the bolts at various times. Maybe yours isn't the original bolts or it's a version that wasn't out at the time...
03-14-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,395
Posted By Iride01

You have problems with people doing their own...

You have problems with people doing their own thing? If these persons were many miles away from any source of help and out of contact with civilization of any sort, I might agree that they should...
03-14-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 288
Posted By Iride01

Some where 10 mm. What ever size it is find a...

Some where 10 mm. What ever size it is find a good fitting hex key and just turn it the proper direction. Been a while since I did that, but I think counter-clockwise on the left and clockwise on the...
03-14-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 219
Posted By Iride01

In that case, since you have little invested in...

In that case, since you have little invested in it, then you might just get a stainless steel worm clamp and bend one part of it into the Vee to fit the trailing edge. But only if that seatube and...
03-14-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 180
Posted By Iride01

How many stomps did it take to fill up those...

How many stomps did it take to fill up those tires on your bike to 60 psi from completely empty? And do you feel stomping with your leg preferable to pumping with your arms? I never liked those foot...
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