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03-18-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,380
Posted By Camilo

Sorry if I misattributed that. The GPS...

Sorry if I misattributed that.

The GPS thing... and apologies for drifting... I agree totally. I love GPS when I'm in a strange place, it really works. But you never really get a feel for how you...
03-18-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By Camilo

I did three or four roofing jobs in my 20s....

I did three or four roofing jobs in my 20s. Carrying shingles up a ladder, hammer and nails... There are a lot of construction-related things I learned to do over the years which I continue to do and...
03-17-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By Camilo

Yea, I edited my response.

Yea, I edited my response.
03-17-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By Camilo

Or we can trust that he knows what he wants and...

Or we can trust that he knows what he wants and needs and understands that the issue - for him - is simply the stupid seat post.
03-17-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By Camilo

Not a big fan of Trek in general, but that's just...

Not a big fan of Trek in general, but that's just personal. But a "proprietary" seat post that can't be adjusted downward enough would be a non starter for me.

Why not look at a different brand?...
03-17-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,380
Posted By Camilo

Probably true in most cases. OTOH, it's worth...

Probably true in most cases. OTOH, it's worth checking out. I found a suitable in/lb wrench in some automotive source years ago. I just convert to nm when I use it.
03-17-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,380
Posted By Camilo

You're an experienced mechanic, as I will assume...

You're an experienced mechanic, as I will assume the poster i quoted. Not every one is and just because an experienced mechanic can do fasteners by feel or whatever, doesn't mean that torque specs...
03-13-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,380
Posted By Camilo

Great! There's no need for any torque wrenches...

Great! There's no need for any torque wrenches ever because you don't need one! I'll rest easy .
03-13-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 244
Posted By Camilo

Nobody uses a star nut with a CF steer tube and...

Nobody uses a star nut with a CF steer tube and neither did the OP. He referred to the expander bung that was in it.
03-12-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 304
Posted By Camilo

Thanks all for the suggestions and pointers. It...

Thanks all for the suggestions and pointers. It looks like there probably isn't an exact generic replacement for this e-clip. I'll try to see if a reasonable eclip or r clip substitute will work, but...
03-07-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 304
Posted By Camilo

SRAM Brake Pad Retaining Bolt Clips

Does anyone know of a source or substitution for the little clips that are put on the ends of the Sram brake pad retaining bolts? What are they called anyway? You can find them in packs with the...
03-06-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,380
Posted By Camilo

There's lots of places to get torque devices...

There's lots of places to get torque devices (wrench, screwdriver, whatever) in places other than auto parts stores, if what you say is true (which isn't the case where I live..Auto zone has one,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,113
Posted By Camilo

"Ride" and "feel" = geometry, fit and tires....

"Ride" and "feel" = geometry, fit and tires. Period.
03-06-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By Camilo

I'm using Miche with my Campagnolo 8 speed bike....

I'm using Miche with my Campagnolo 8 speed bike. Shifts perfectly. In fact, it's a mixed cassette I made from two Miche Cassettes to make a 12-28. I got them from Bike24 a few years ago.
03-06-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,380
Posted By Camilo

Again, OP should just check where they sell auto...

Again, OP should just check where they sell auto parts or hardware. A torque wrench is not really a special tool. Of course, I really don't know if there's any such local store where he lives, but...
03-04-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,380
Posted By Camilo

Why not just buy a new torque wrench locally?...

Why not just buy a new torque wrench locally? Auto parts stores, LBS, Home Depot, etc. etc. will have them. FWIW, I use a simple beam-type torque wrench. They're fool-proof and inexpensive.
03-03-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By Camilo

A friend has a Fargo - it's a very strong and...

A friend has a Fargo - it's a very strong and versitile bike. He rides with ~2.5" tires on it.
03-03-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By Camilo

You're going to get a million leads. Just to add...

You're going to get a million leads. Just to add a couple I used when looking at a good value a year or so ago:
Check out the Salsa Journeyer options at REI. They have a bunch of options/price...
03-03-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By Camilo

Prowheelbuilder.com is one of many that will...

Prowheelbuilder.com is one of many that will build wheels you like
03-03-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,696
Posted By Camilo

Everyone knows that 70 is the new 37!

Everyone knows that 70 is the new 37!
03-01-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,696
Posted By Camilo

Me too. I find straight bars to be less...

Me too. I find straight bars to be less comfortable than properly adjusted drop bars.
03-01-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,833
Posted By Camilo

Jeaaaazus. I'm not an expert on the English...

Jeaaaazus. I'm not an expert on the English language, but does the concept of "prescient" apply to this 40+ year old sketch and today on these forums?
https://youtu.be/ohDB5gbtaEQ?feature=shared
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02-29-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,379
Posted By Camilo

Did you check the alignment of the new derailleur...

Did you check the alignment of the new derailleur hanger with an alignment tool? New ones often (usually?) need tweaking.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 617
Posted By Camilo

You mentioned setback above. Look at your...

You mentioned setback above. Look at your existing post and how the saddle sits on it - where it clamps onto the saddle rails. That will tell you if you need to get a post with the same or similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,891
Posted By Camilo

I didn't get a new ENVE fork - that would be...

I didn't get a new ENVE fork - that would be aliasfox I was asking about my original, standard Lynskey fork that comes with the GR300. Because (a), the one I have really doesn't work well And (b)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,782
Posted By Camilo

Upgraded handlebar for the gravel bike I built up...

Upgraded handlebar for the gravel bike I built up three years ago and a compression plug, some pedal washers and a brake hose cutter. I originally built up the bike with handlebar I had on hand and...
02-29-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,833
Posted By Camilo

I like that design much better than Shimano's...

I like that design much better than Shimano's system, but I prefer both Sram "double tap" and the current design of Microshift over anything else. Not that I'd refuse to use any one of them, just...
02-29-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,442
Posted By Camilo

I use the cheapest digital presta inflator I...

I use the cheapest digital presta inflator I could find on EBay several years ago when I was looking for one for the car, "Azuno"- less than $50. There's other brands of similar price point and...
02-29-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,575
Posted By Camilo

My answer: yes

My answer: yes
02-29-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Posted By Camilo

I used to yell, give the finger, bang on hoods,...

I used to yell, give the finger, bang on hoods, etc. but gave all that stuff up years ago. Now, I just expect that a very small minority of drivers won't be perfect- some inadvertently, some...
02-27-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 624
Posted By Camilo

Update: of the four hydraulic brake levers in the...

Update: of the four hydraulic brake levers in the family, three are dead solid and the pads are also plenty thick. If I wasn't a BF denizen and more of a normal bike rider who just rides and only...
02-27-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 863
Posted By Camilo

For current Sram, an additional mod that would be...

For current Sram, an additional mod that would be needed is if you want the rear brake line to be internally routed instead of down the down tube to the back. The front brake is already "internally...
02-27-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,073
Posted By Camilo

Yes

Yes
02-27-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By Camilo

The bike came with Tektro mechanical discs, which...

The bike came with Tektro mechanical discs, which seem to work fine - she hasn't had any issues. I know I'd hear of it because on a previous road bike, it had some no-name rim brakes (a specialized...
02-27-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By Camilo

Are you implying that someone who simply buys a...

Are you implying that someone who simply buys a CF superbike for the fun of owning a "superbike" and no other reason is somehow unworthy of your respect?
02-27-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By Camilo

My wife recently started riding a bike with a...

My wife recently started riding a bike with a Shimano Claris 2x8 speed group. Claris probably isn't considered high quality, probably bottom of the barrel, but so far (several months several hundred...
02-27-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,696
Posted By Camilo

Get your handlebars up to a comfortable position....

Get your handlebars up to a comfortable position.

1992, probably a quill stem. Get a Nitto Technomic (very tall) or Technomic Deluxe (is it now called NTC DX?...slightly less tall, but more...
02-27-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By Camilo

Neither my wife nor I have had Covid in spite of...

Neither my wife nor I have had Covid in spite of having no significant lifestyle changes. We're "elderly" (late 60s/early 70s). This fact is well within the possibility of pure chance I'm sure. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,891
Posted By Camilo

A big FWIW. I recently asked Lynskey if a...

A big FWIW.

I recently asked Lynskey if a new plug I was looking for would have to extend below the stem bolts. The replied the only critical thing is that the stem be torqued carefully to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,321
Posted By Camilo

Do you know if other than the Tiagra vs 105,...

Do you know if other than the Tiagra vs 105, there are upgrades in other stuff - seat post, stem, handlebars, but most importantly, the wheels?

If the wheels (especially) are the same, think of...
02-26-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 863
Posted By Camilo

I built up my GR300 with AXS Force 2x hydraulic...

I built up my GR300 with AXS Force 2x hydraulic brakes. I love the whole system. The derailleurs and shifters were dead easy to set up of course. I had never done hydraulic brakes but simply...
02-26-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 624
Posted By Camilo

Right. That's why I posed my question: Is...

Right. That's why I posed my question:
Is there any reason to do routine brake bleeding and/or fluid replacement on DOT brakes if the levers are still firm and the brakes work well?
So far, I'm...
02-26-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,828
Posted By Camilo

And the NYT in general? I find it to be one of...

And the NYT in general? I find it to be one of the better sources of news.
02-26-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,463
Posted By Camilo

Deda calls them Anatomic ...

Deda calls them Anatomic
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02-26-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 624
Posted By Camilo

Routine brake bleeding

These are my first bikes with hydraulic brakes so other than being able to install them successfully, I have no experience with maintenance other than adjusting the calipers and knowing how to...
02-25-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,238
Posted By Camilo

Are you only looking at those brands? Why not...

Are you only looking at those brands? Why not Jamis, Felt, etc. etc?
02-25-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 680
Posted By Camilo

I'm very skeptical about distinguishing the...

I'm very skeptical about distinguishing the material, but I don't claim to be as perceptive as others claim to be. As far as your performance thought, agree totally.
02-25-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,828
Posted By Camilo

None are needed to have a top performing and/or...

None are needed to have a top performing and/or really enjoyable fast bike.
02-25-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,828
Posted By Camilo

It's fun being able to afford and enjoy top of...

It's fun being able to afford and enjoy top of the line stuff - as long as it fits.
02-25-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,085
Posted By Camilo

Check out these two videos. I'll bet all your...

Check out these two videos. I'll bet all your questions will be answered

https://youtu.be/O0YibMDWBAw?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/UkZxPIZ1ngY?feature=shared
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