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Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,739
Posted By Ramshackle

The reported problem with Ridenow and other tpu's...

The reported problem with Ridenow and other tpu's is not puncture resistance but manufacturing issues. Namely, small leaks where the stem meets the tube. I believe that's where my tube is leaking....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,739
Posted By Ramshackle

Bought 4 Ridenow 35gr tubes from Ali cheap...

Bought 4 Ridenow 35gr tubes from Ali cheap (around $5 or so each). No way can I justify spending thee-fifths of the price of a tire on an inner tube. Guess you get what you pay for since I had 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By Ramshackle

Thanks for the feedback. Took a 20 mile ride on...

Thanks for the feedback. Took a 20 mile ride on the flat pedals with no pain. The ball of my foot was lined up with the spindle and my feet were perched slightly outward on the pedals. The knee pain...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By Ramshackle

Pain with clipless pedals

I've been using Look X-Track MTB clipless pedals for about two years on my road bike. (I use MTB clipless because the road cleats don't feel stable when walking, and at 70+, I can't afford a fall.)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,056
Posted By Ramshackle

I can't speak to the other places, but I lived in...

I can't speak to the other places, but I lived in Houston for 13 years. Not much biking spaces for a longish ride (20 miles or so). Getting out of town for biking isn't easy given the constant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 828
Posted By Ramshackle

Not sure of the used bike prices in your neck of...

Not sure of the used bike prices in your neck of the woods, but Facebook and Craigslist have some good prices on brand name bikes for less than your bike would cost. Lots of great used bikes are...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-23, 01:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,304
Posted By Ramshackle

Thanks for the info and tips. After reading the...

Thanks for the info and tips. After reading the relevant posts, I decided that for my style of recreational riding the cost of switching to road bike clipless pedals/cleats would be greater than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,304
Posted By Ramshackle

A question about clipless pedals

I’m a recreational rider (no races but an occasional century). A few years ago, I went from flat mountain bike pedals on my road bike to clipless Look X-Track MTB pedals and Shimano SPD SH51 cleats....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,652
Posted By Ramshackle

I'm left-handed but right side dominant so I...

I'm left-handed but right side dominant so I uncip from the right side.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 04:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 912
Posted By Ramshackle

I've got an SMP stratos saddle where the padding...

I've got an SMP stratos saddle where the padding has disintegrated. I took off the worn leather cover but I can't find padding to rebuild it. Any ideas would be appreciated. By the way, the reason I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By Ramshackle

Can't remove the hub on Axis wheel

I have an Axis (standard on 2017 Specialized Roubaix) rim brake rear wheel that I want to keep (has a 19mm inner rim width for larger tires). The hub is rough so I want to replace it. I have all new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 591
Posted By Ramshackle

I mounted 30mm tires on a rim with an inner rim...

I mounted 30mm tires on a rim with an inner rim width of 15.2mm and ended up with a tire width of only 27.5mm. it was also a pretty harsh ride compared to using a wider rim wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By Ramshackle

Bought it used and I'm not sure there is even a...

Bought it used and I'm not sure there is even a Mavic dealer here. Changed out the wheel and the noise went away. When I have time, I'll try again to figure out the problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By Ramshackle

Did you ever figure out why your Mavic was...

Did you ever figure out why your Mavic was screeching? Anyway, I'll install another wheel (Fulcrum S-19) just to make sure it's absolutely the front wheel..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-23, 03:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By Ramshackle

I checked the spokes and there is lots of room...

I checked the spokes and there is lots of room between the fork, the tires and the brakes. Nothing rubbing there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By Ramshackle

Mavic Ksyrium SL front wheel Screeching

I recently purchased a set of used Mavic Ksyrium SL (rim brake) wheels in pristine condition with almost no wear on the braking surface. All went well until one day the front wheel started...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-23, 03:22 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,075
Posted By Ramshackle

I'm your height. My first bike was 54cm. The...

I'm your height. My first bike was 54cm. The chart stated it should fit When I got it fitted after the purchase the fitter said it was the right size. It never felt right and I spent money trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-22, 03:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,137
Posted By Ramshackle

30mm gp5000 clincher on a Spec SL4. Would have...

30mm gp5000 clincher on a Spec SL4. Would have preferred 32's but they might be a little too wide. The 30s ride great and similar to the 28 Corsa they replaced.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,265
Posted By Ramshackle

Thanks, Datlas. Your post was very helpful. The...

Thanks, Datlas. Your post was very helpful. The other thing I noticed about counterfeit items is the box. Like your attached photo, the colors on the counterfeit box are dull and the printing looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,910
Posted By Ramshackle

I often go back to James Thomas's bike fitting...

I often go back to James Thomas's bike fitting tips on Bike Fit Tuesdays. Thomas seems to really know his stuff. Also Neil Stansbury's bike fitting advice on Cam Nicholls Road Cycling Academy.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 01:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,265
Posted By Ramshackle

Since I buy bike parts from Amazon regularly., Is...

Since I buy bike parts from Amazon regularly., Is there a tell in terms of identifying a counterfeit chain?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,086
Posted By Ramshackle

I've been riding bikes off and on (more off than...

I've been riding bikes off and on (more off than on) since I was young, but 10 years ago I dived deeper into cycling after moving into a bike-friendly town. I started back on a Schwinn but after...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By Ramshackle

I'm running the P Zero Road. Found them slower...

I'm running the P Zero Road. Found them slower than the Vittoria Corsa but as comfortable. Don't have enough miles to weigh in their durability.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,610
Posted By Ramshackle

I replaced both Vittoria Corsa G+ 2.0 tires...

I replaced both Vittoria Corsa G+ 2.0 tires because they both had sidewall punctures. Both tires also had lots of tread left. Comfortable tires but weak sidewalls. Never had that problem with Conti...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 68,489
Posted By Ramshackle

The problem is not innovation per se, but that it...

The problem is not innovation per se, but that it hasn't lead to lower prices. The first computer I bought in 1985 cost $1,600 and had two floppy drives. That $1,600 today would buy a much more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-22, 12:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,774
Posted By Ramshackle

I keep the seat low then raise it up a little at...

I keep the seat low then raise it up a little at a time until the pain in my patella subsides. The lower the seat the more power I seem to be able to put down.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,857
Posted By Ramshackle

Zefal Spy Bicycle Mirror...

Zefal Spy Bicycle Mirror (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FY05PG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) at Amazon.

I attach it to the bottom of my drop bar. Bigger than the bar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-22, 04:24 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 31,643
Posted By Ramshackle

I'm 5'7" with a 28" inseam. I ride a 52 cm Orbea...

I'm 5'7" with a 28" inseam. I ride a 52 cm Orbea Orca with an 80 mm stem and a 38 cm short reach drop bar. I also have a 53 cm Litespeed Vortex with a a 53 cm top tube 54 cm seat tube. I spent almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 03:40 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 11,484
Posted By Ramshackle

I'm a newbie to this forum, but not to cycling. I...

I'm a newbie to this forum, but not to cycling. I rarely post because too many times that I did, snide remarks and condescending responses were made to my posts. It didn't feel safe to post. I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-21, 02:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,804
Posted By Ramshackle

I'd wait if I could since prices will come down...

I'd wait if I could since prices will come down as the supply chain loosens up. As life gets back to normal, more people will be selling the bikes they bought in the pandemic. Alternatively, you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,580
Posted By Ramshackle

SIt bone width tell only part of the story....

SIt bone width tell only part of the story. Sometimes your body will get used to a saddle but sometimes it will only get worse . Before spending money on saddles try adjusting the one you have-- a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,460
Posted By Ramshackle

This forum is viewed by people around the world....

This forum is viewed by people around the world. The pettiness in criticizing how Biden is riding his bike or what equipment he has makes Americans look silly (I could have used a stronger word). I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,771
Posted By Ramshackle

In defense of box store bikes. About five years I...

In defense of box store bikes. About five years I moved and wanted a cheap bike to hold me over. Found a new Schwinn hybrid/mountain bike at Target for under $200. Rode it for a couple of seasons...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Ramshackle

Seat post suggestions

My bike has a short 2 1/2" or 63.5mm of seat post sticking up from the frame. With so little of the seat post visible, there isn't much room for flex. Right now, I'm using a Thomson Elite (0 offset)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,771
Posted By Ramshackle

I read the post a little differently. It seems to...

I read the post a little differently. It seems to me that the underlying issue is how you build a bike transport culture as opposed to a bike enthusiast culture. That would require cheap but sturdy...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,867
Posted By Ramshackle

Apart from the gee whiz factor, the integrated...

Apart from the gee whiz factor, the integrated bars are a solution in search of a problem. Besides, I like being able to experiment with stem lengths and bar angles. While it will help a little with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,564
Posted By Ramshackle

I'm using a Shokstop on my Litespeed Vortex and...

I'm using a Shokstop on my Litespeed Vortex and it helps with road vibration, making it a smoother ride. No noodling that I can tell. I'm 5'8" and 168 lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-21, 01:22 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,564
Posted By Ramshackle

My 2002 Litespeed Lotto Adeco model.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,714
Posted By Ramshackle

I was wrong....

I assumed that it wouldn't make much difference in handling if I put a flat bar on a bike designed for a drop bar, It seemed logical that if I ride on the top of a drop bar it should handle similarly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,977
Posted By Ramshackle

Biggest tire I can fit on the rear of my Trek is...

Biggest tire I can fit on the rear of my Trek is 25mm but the front takes a 28mm. So that's what I did. Made sense since I was feeling more of the rough road in the front. Difference in ride quality?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,416
Posted By Ramshackle

I agree about not moving the seat forward to...

I agree about not moving the seat forward to shorten reach since you lose the suspension of the seat rails. Tried it once and the ride was brutal. Stack was never a problem since I compensated with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,416
Posted By Ramshackle

Thanks for the replies. They have been very...

Thanks for the replies. They have been very helpful. I may try to swap my frame for a shorter one that is equivalent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,416
Posted By Ramshackle

Bike size

I have a question about bike size. I’m 170 cm (5'7") with an inseam of 71 cm (28"). My bike is a 54 cm Domane 4.3 (carbon frame) that I’ve modified in the following way: 165 mm crank, zero offset...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,884
Posted By Ramshackle

I live in Hawaii, and if the online bike...

I live in Hawaii, and if the online bike companies even ship here (which many don't), they charge outrageous shipping costs even though there isn't much difference in US postal rates from Hawaii to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 99,512
Posted By Ramshackle

I'm one of the less evolved cyclists that...

I'm one of the less evolved cyclists that installed a flat bar on my carbon road bike. Different body types do better with different bars and riding conditions. I ride on congested multipurpose bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-20, 03:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Ramshackle

Trevtassie, if you lived in Hawaii you would know...

Trevtassie, if you lived in Hawaii you would know it was the Menehune not pixies that did ii. A burr around the valve hole (it was a presta) sounds plausible, but why suddenly with no movement did it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Ramshackle

Sudden flat tire

An enigma. We on the couch watching TV. The bike was on a floor rack and hadn't been ridden in two days. Suddenly a loud hiss and the back tire instantly deflates. The tube has never been patched....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ramshackle

Occam's razor applies here. The simplest...

Occam's razor applies here. The simplest solution.... If three different rd's don't work then it must be the shifter. Thanks for the direction.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-20, 03:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ramshackle

Thanks! I'll try SRAM.

Thanks! I'll try SRAM.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ramshackle

Question re: rear derailleur on flatbar road bikes

Yeah, I know I should use a dropbar on my Domane 4.3. I tried it many times but just don’t have the same brake control (small hands) and stability. With people wearing earbuds, other bikes and cars...
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