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03-20-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,717
Posted By tankist

CO2 cartridges work fine for me.

CO2 cartridges work fine for me.
02-24-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,635
Posted By tankist

Sad to hear this. Do you happen to have photos of...

Sad to hear this. Do you happen to have photos of the cracks? I own a Ti bike and now am anxious to check it for imminent cracks. I need to know where to look for them.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Lake Annabel, San Ramon, CA ...

Lake Annabel, San Ramon, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

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Danville, CA
08-29-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 898
Posted By tankist

Been riding Shamal wheels for about 3 years. They...

Been riding Shamal wheels for about 3 years. They work and look great, no complains.
08-22-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,301
Posted By tankist

I have 3 road bikes with: Chorus 11, Ultegra 11...

I have 3 road bikes with: Chorus 11, Ultegra 11 and SRAM eTap Force. Chorus has nice ergonomics, quality and sound, but finicky to adjust. Ultegra is quiet and reliable, but material quality sucks,...
08-18-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,998
Posted By tankist

I'm wondering the same. Campagnolo does have some...

I'm wondering the same. Campagnolo does have some beautiful wireless components, no?
08-14-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,132
Posted By tankist

I have 11 speed mechanical Chorus, the sound of...

I have 11 speed mechanical Chorus, the sound of shifting is loud and solid, everything works fine. I call this is the Italian style shifting :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Oak Hill park, Danville, CA ...

Oak Hill park, Danville, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Temezcal Lake, Oakland, CA ...

Temezcal Lake, Oakland, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Pinehurst Rd, CA ...

Pinehurst Rd, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,171
Posted By tankist

View of San Francisco from Oakland Hills ...

View of San Francisco from Oakland Hills

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07-23-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,127
Posted By tankist

Unfortunately fixing Ti cracks is much more...

Unfortunately fixing Ti cracks is much more difficult and expensive compared to ones in steel. My friend cracked his Ti bike from direct hit at high speed. He could not find anybody capable of...
07-22-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,127
Posted By tankist

Thank you for the heads-up! While my Ti frame...

Thank you for the heads-up! While my Ti frame hasn't cracked yet I'd better get rid of it now before it is too late.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Truckee River, CA ...

Truckee River, CA

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07-22-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 922
Posted By tankist

Did you torque the bolts holding the rails to the...

Did you torque the bolts holding the rails to the recommended value?
07-22-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,127
Posted By tankist

When you steel frame rusts through replace it...

When you steel frame rusts through replace it with a Ti one.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Water Temple near San Mateo, CA ...

Water Temple near San Mateo, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Thank you, it is naked titanium.

Thank you, it is naked titanium.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Donner Lake, CA ...

Donner Lake, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,272
Posted By tankist

Center Pompidou has the famous "inside out house"...

Center Pompidou has the famous "inside out house" design, isn't it lovely?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_Pompidou
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,171
Posted By tankist

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Mt Diablo, CA
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,171
Posted By tankist

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Mt Diablo, CA
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

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San Ramon, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,845
Posted By tankist

I used to have random chain drops (all inside)...

I used to have random chain drops (all inside) until I moved FD a tiny little bit higher (bottom of the mark).
04-15-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,089
Posted By tankist

My Cygolites indicate they need recharging when...

My Cygolites indicate they need recharging when they are turned on or off. Quite convenient.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,399
Posted By tankist

For me Kool-Stop Tire Bead Jack...

For me Kool-Stop Tire Bead Jack (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AYML7K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is a life-saver when dealing with tight tires.
06-15-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,250
Posted By tankist

1 + 1 = 10 in binary :)

1 + 1 = 10 in binary :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 899
Posted By tankist

I had a lot of punctures with GP 5000 tubed (25...

I had a lot of punctures with GP 5000 tubed (25 mm) and so far trouble-free GP 5000 TL (32 and 28 mm) riding in the same area.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Alamo, CA ...

Alamo, CA

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06-09-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,250
Posted By tankist

Not clear why exactly "twice"? According to...

Not clear why exactly "twice"? According to rotational physics:

https://openstax.org/books/physics/pages/6-3-rotational-motion

the radius of the wheel comes into play. Basically the larger the...
06-08-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,250
Posted By tankist

What about automobile tires? It is a known fact...

What about automobile tires? It is a known fact that under-inflated ones result in worse gas mileage.
04-01-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,474
Posted By tankist

I had the same problem with tubeless tires...

I had the same problem with tubeless tires installed by LBS - they glued to the rim too well. So I took my favorite pliers and carefully pried the tires open. No tires were hurt during this operation.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

San Ramon, CA ...

San Ramon, CA

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03-25-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,233
Posted By tankist

Somewhat related - I had the same problem with...

Somewhat related - I had the same problem with Orbea and SRAM eTap Force AXS. Solved (hopefully) it by adjusting FD 3 times, including inner limit screw. SRAM documentation and video were really...
03-24-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,227
Posted By tankist

After putting in sealant did you rotate the wheel...

After putting in sealant did you rotate the wheel in all directions and let it lie on the side and then the other side for a while? This way sealant will be able to seal potential leaks between rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Del Valle, Livermore, CA ...

Del Valle, Livermore, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-22, 11:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,912
Posted By tankist

Updated SRAM Force eTap AXS components a few...

Updated SRAM Force eTap AXS components a few times from iPhone 13 app - never had any problems.
02-23-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,446
Posted By tankist

If you get a lot of flats caused by small...

If you get a lot of flats caused by small punctures then yes, tubeless can save you. In my area, super rich SF Bay Area where they cannot afford to clean the roads, me and my friends would get flats...
01-07-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 30,998
Posted By tankist

I’m 188 cm and ride bikes 59 - 61 cm

I’m 188 cm and ride bikes 59 - 61 cm
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,682
Posted By tankist

All road cycling, no trainer, Strava stats for...

All road cycling, no trainer, Strava stats for 2021:

Distance 7,314.8 km
Time 315h 34m
Elev Gain 69,579 m
Rides 191


2020 was better:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Danville, CA ...

Danville, CA

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01-04-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,216
Posted By tankist

I used to have steel Bianchi Veloce and now have...

I used to have steel Bianchi Veloce and now have Ti Motobecane which is 5 years old. Both ride really comfortable, but Moto is noticeably lighter and easier to push uphill. Bianchi is painted and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Danville, CA ...

Danville, CA

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12-21-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,253
Posted By tankist

My Shamal Utra is practically silent which I like.

My Shamal Utra is practically silent which I like.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-21, 11:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,477
Posted By tankist

I used both Strava and Wahoo apps on the same...

I used both Strava and Wahoo apps on the same iPhone X while hiking. Wahoo gave unrealistically high numbers for climbing compared to Strava. These days I use Garmin Forerunner 935 watch - it is...
12-15-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,521
Posted By tankist

Another wonderful thread about "my personal...

Another wonderful thread about "my personal preferences and tastes are better than yours" :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-21, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,685
Posted By tankist

Del Valle, Livermore, CA ...

Del Valle, Livermore, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,263
Posted By tankist

Thanks everybody for the useful info you...

Thanks everybody for the useful info you provided. I'm a casual rider of 61 years young, do it mostly for pleasure and health. For this year I have about 7,000 km of distance and 66,000 m of climb. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-21, 12:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,263
Posted By tankist

Carbon vs alloy wheels

I have Orbea Orca carbon bike with SRAM Force eTap AXS and Fulcrum Race 4 wheels. The bike is very comfortable but feels a bit sluggish compared to my other older road bikes. Maybe this is because of...
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