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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By Mtracer

It certainly seems possible the interface between...

It certainly seems possible the interface between a master link and standard outer plate to inner plate would be different and might be the source of different stresses.

When you say "replace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By Mtracer

The red arrow is pointing right at the break. I...

The red arrow is pointing right at the break. I think you may not realize that the piece to the left side of the break is the part with some blackened wax on it. It does sort of look like the other...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,482
Posted By Mtracer

I'm not sure if it is number of miles or...

I'm not sure if it is number of miles or washings, probably a bit of both, that affects wear of any clothing. In my case, I probably put closer to 1,000 miles per pair of bib shorts, per year and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By Mtracer

Broken chain, but why?

Recently my 12-speed Shimano CN-M8100 chain running on a road bike broke with about 4,000 miles on it. One inside plate broke. So, the chain did not completely snap. Just started skipping weird in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,482
Posted By Mtracer

On colder days (40's), my go-to system is a...

On colder days (40's), my go-to system is a Merino wool mesh layer for sweat management, then Merino wool base layer, Castelli thermal jersey, and then Castelli vest. In the 30's I'll wear a base...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,482
Posted By Mtracer

I still use inexpensive short-sleeve summer...

I still use inexpensive short-sleeve summer jerseys, but for winter, I've settled on Castelli thermal jerseys. They are just plain nicer than any inexpensive and even some moderately expensive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,685
Posted By Mtracer

I think there's two things going on. The tire...

I think there's two things going on. The tire plugs because of the way the sealant (liquid latex, I think) behaves under shear forces along with particle additives designed to plug up the hole. So,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 788
Posted By Mtracer

I recommend getting a pro bike fit. There's a lot...

I recommend getting a pro bike fit. There's a lot you can do on your own, if you want to read up a lot on bike fitting. But a good fitter will get you there a lot faster. Though even then, they're...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,660
Posted By Mtracer

I've got 3,000+ miles on some 28 mm GP 5000 S TR...

I've got 3,000+ miles on some 28 mm GP 5000 S TR and it looks like another 1.000 miles. I'm trying to wear the things out so I can try some 32 mm I have ready to go. But the ride on my Trek Domane is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 663
Posted By Mtracer

Based on the Silca tire pressure calculator, and...

Based on the Silca tire pressure calculator, and assuming at 185 lbs, your all up weight is about 25 lbs higher (you, your bike, water bottles) or 210 lbs., even on new pavement, they recommend 71...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 739
Posted By Mtracer

I agree with all, flat will be faster. ...

I agree with all, flat will be faster.

Here's my 2 cents and an engineering and physics perspective (a nerds way to look at it),. If you put out the same power for both courses, and they took the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By Mtracer

Unfortunately, the setup seems to be less than...

Unfortunately, the setup seems to be less than reliable. While it seemed to be working fine after I got done with Garmin support. It went south again. I played around and got it back working. It...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By Mtracer

I called the Garmin support line and they got it...

I called the Garmin support line and they got it working. First off, the problem seemed to be that the Garmin was seeing the radar but not the light on its light network. Apparently it is the light...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-08-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By Mtracer

As far as I can tell, I have the latest firmware...

As far as I can tell, I have the latest firmware versions for both the Edge 530 and the Varia 715. That's what the Edge 530 says itself, and the Varia in the Varia app, as well as both in Garmin...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-08-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By Mtracer

Garmin Varia 715 Acting Weird

I've had a Garmin Varia for several months and use it with my Garmin Edge 530. It has worked fine until recently.

What I first noticed was the red light on the side of the Varia that indicates...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 542
Posted By Mtracer

The hole is already in the strip it is also...

The hole is already in the strip it is also molded to provide a flat spot for the stem seal. You just have to align the rim strip hole with the hole in the rim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 542
Posted By Mtracer

I don't know for sure that I tried to use the...

I don't know for sure that I tried to use the original Bontrager valve stems, it's just what I thought. I could be wrong, so don't put too much weight on that. The real point is that the way the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 638
Posted By Mtracer

I like the Coospo from Amazon (~$28): ...

I like the Coospo from Amazon (~$28):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R8741CN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I just replaced my first one at 5 years old. The reason was I wore out the snap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 497
Posted By Mtracer

Being this early with the problem, STRETCH YOUR...

Being this early with the problem, STRETCH YOUR CALVES!!!!!

Maybe you got lucky and haven't damage much and can recover quickly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 542
Posted By Mtracer

When you say it is immediately losing air, do you...

When you say it is immediately losing air, do you just mean it starts to deflate. Or in a matter of moments it is deflated?

I recently switched a wheel back to tubeless, It was a Bontrager wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 497
Posted By Mtracer

I had it several years ago and it lasted the...

I had it several years ago and it lasted the better part of a year. It came on fast, was very slow to heal. Early on it was almost crippling. None of the normal ideas of wearing arch support helped....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mtracer

There's a lot of relativity to age and what is...

There's a lot of relativity to age and what is "old" or " senior". All I know is "old" gets older as I age. When you're a teen, someone 30 seems pretty damn old. Not grandpa old, but pretty darn old....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 946
Posted By Mtracer

3M Supper 33 vinyl electrical tape. It's just...

3M Supper 33 vinyl electrical tape. It's just plain better.

Concerning those strips that come with the bar wrap, I sometimes put those over the 3M tape if the mood strikes me. Not so much because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,876
Posted By Mtracer

Domane SLR 7 tubeless with GP 5000 S TR and a few...

Domane SLR 7 tubeless with GP 5000 S TR and a few oz sealant, 2 bottle cages, 2 empty 24 oz bottles, Varia radar camera, Fly 12 front light camera, basic tools, mini-pump, TPU tube, CO2 and valve,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,736
Posted By Mtracer

I try to avoid anything over 10+ MPH. Usually I...

I try to avoid anything over 10+ MPH. Usually I can do this just by timing my ride during the day. I'll tolerate more wind for shorter rides, or interval sessions. I'm not slogging into the 15+ MPH...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-30-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Mtracer

I read that article when it was in the paper. I...

I read that article when it was in the paper. I live and ride in ABQ. While the author said he used to commute, he sounds a like a rider with limited experience and just plain afraid of traffic. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 739
Posted By Mtracer

Drive-side pedals are standard thread, righty...

Drive-side pedals are standard thread, righty tighty, lefty loosey as seen from the pedal side. It’s the non-driveside (left) that are reverse threads

As for the crank puller, the one I have has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,168
Posted By Mtracer

You're confusing self adjust piston position with...

You're confusing self adjust piston position with compensating for lever throw. No one is saying the pistons don't compensate for wear. Also, an increasing lever throw doesn't mean the braking is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,168
Posted By Mtracer

That's my experience too, with Shimano brakes.

That's my experience too, with Shimano brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,264
Posted By Mtracer

I'd fess up before trying any DIY cleaning...

I'd fess up before trying any DIY cleaning without her knowledge. If the DIY cleanup doesn't go well, it will be orders of magnitude worse. In other words, when in a hole, stop digging!

There's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,168
Posted By Mtracer

Pad wear could still be the culprit, even if the...

Pad wear could still be the culprit, even if the pads are not worn out. As the pads and rotors wear, the brake lever throw will increase. While you might expect that the pads should wear out before...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-24-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,337
Posted By Mtracer

A little late to this party, but I'm of the other...

A little late to this party, but I'm of the other mind, at least a little.

First off, I'm not sure the definition of a smart trainer, I assume it means one where the app. such as Zwift, can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 431
Posted By Mtracer

You aren't the only one on this forum trying to...

You aren't the only one on this forum trying to do that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,114
Posted By Mtracer

No rambling. That all makes perfect sense. Seems...

No rambling. That all makes perfect sense. Seems like what you might want is a hybrid bike. I'm not that experienced with all the terminology, but I think these are basically rigid mountains bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 431
Posted By Mtracer

As for sizing, I don't buy anything that doesn't...

As for sizing, I don't buy anything that doesn't have a size chart with chest measurements. That way I at least know it's an appropriate size. The "cut" of the jersey that you're referring to is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,114
Posted By Mtracer

First off, I completely understand the...

First off, I completely understand the apprehension you have for riding outside. Perfectly normal after a traumatic event. And really, most of us make some compromises in how we ride to stay safer....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,933
Posted By Mtracer

The majority of the difference in power you are...

The majority of the difference in power you are seeing cannot be from the rolling resistance of the tires. At those speeds, the entire rolling resistance would be on the order of 30 W. So, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Mtracer

FYI, Concerning Pillar and training zones in...

FYI, Concerning Pillar and training zones in general, I did figure out that my Garmin Edge 530 does allow me to display time in zones and of course to define those zone values. I made a page for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Mtracer

I had no trouble exporting a workout to a Zwift...

I had no trouble exporting a workout to a Zwift file, though not directly to Zwift. I chose the option to email it myself. Then on my PC, I copied the file to the appropriate Zwift workout folder. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 612
Posted By Mtracer

Thanks for posting their reply. And let's see if...

Thanks for posting their reply. And let's see if they do update that table. Seems like a lot of work for them, but then again, the table is not very helpful if you still have to go digging for wet or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 612
Posted By Mtracer

Great! Thanks for doing this. I hope you get a...

Great! Thanks for doing this. I hope you get a response soon.

As for greased or not, while you get more tension in the fastener with less applied torque when using grease, I think there may be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Mtracer

Concerning the difference in your and my...

Concerning the difference in your and my experience with iPhone and iPad, I'm specifically in the trial version (first 30 days). When I look at my profile, under my name in the upper left corner, it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Mtracer

Weird, I've had no issue with the app. I believe...

Weird, I've had no issue with the app. I believe I have the premium features for the first 30 days. Then I'll have to pay if I want to keep those. I'm using an iPhone. Are you on an Android?
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Mtracer

Based on this post I looked into Pillar and I'm...

Based on this post I looked into Pillar and I'm giving it a try. I don't like that it doesn't have a web version, only smart phone versions, but I get it, I'm an old fart and doing everything on a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Mtracer

I've recent run across something called FasCat...

I've recent run across something called FasCat Coaching and I think it uses an AI approach as well as you can get some real coaching, for more $$$. Never used it, just something I stumbled on. Might...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-20-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 672
Posted By Mtracer

Some bags have places for lights to clip to....

Some bags have places for lights to clip to. There are also mounting systems for lights to attached to the saddle. Some use mounts specific to a given saddle, but there are versions that attached to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 869
Posted By Mtracer

The cable looks slightly rust colored at the...

The cable looks slightly rust colored at the brake. I wonder if water got in there and corroded the metal. Might be the metal cable was pretty well gone and it was the plastic holding it together,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,639
Posted By Mtracer

The OP has said he's an experienced rider and has...

The OP has said he's an experienced rider and has many bikes. People come in different proportions. The OP is only looking to get a shorter seat mast cap. They only come in two lengths. It's not like...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-18-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By Mtracer

I agreed with everything said in the video....

I agreed with everything said in the video. Luckily, I have found drivers to be pretty good where I live.

But just last week, I had a close pass where I was trying to not be the eggplant. On a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,933
Posted By Mtracer

Yes, with my massive power, when I do a sprint,...

Yes, with my massive power, when I do a sprint, the tires are smoking:D I wish.

I'm heavy by cycling standards at around 200 lbs. I'm not especially powerful so I know it's not becasue I'm really...
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