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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 181
Posted By Iride01

If the top tube is horizontal then just measure...

If the top tube is horizontal then just measure from the BB center along the seat tube to where the extended line from the top of the top tube intersect. If it doesn't have a horizontal top tube then...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
04-16-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 93
Posted By Iride01

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? ...

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? Any auto payment that you make with PayPal can be deactivated for future billings.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 225
Posted By Iride01

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail...

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail a fair amount of time, then I see no issue with the half and halt solution. Though for getting traction in loose dirt or mud, I'd put the knobbier...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By Iride01

It might also be a tubular rim. Is that what you...

It might also be a tubular rim. Is that what you are wanting?

Don't do what I did long long ago and think tubular meant it used conventional inner tubes with a normal tire. I think the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By Iride01

Rim outer width might make the aero advantage...

Rim outer width might make the aero advantage diminish if you plan to use wider tires on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 591
Posted By Iride01

EDIT..... My dementia had me thinking this is...

EDIT..... My dementia had me thinking this is what you meant so I FIFY. Geeze I need to learn to read better and fully. Or maybe I need Prevagen!

This surprisingly works on very tiny screws. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 199
Posted By Iride01

What model FD do you have? And which side of the...

What model FD do you have? And which side of the FD's skid plate is rubbing on the chain? Is this a group set that has trim positions? I don't know when trim was added, but 10 speed and greater rears...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By Iride01

Chew and spit or chew and swallow. I tried a...

Chew and spit or chew and swallow. I tried a neck gator once and for cycling, it's hot as heck to wear when generating so much heat that needs to be carried away. Those bugs, though annoying will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 621
Posted By Iride01

They aren't the bikes I'd be interested in for...

They aren't the bikes I'd be interested in for me, but I won't knock people that try them out. They'll either ride the crap out of them and realize they need something better or they'll let them sit...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,696
Posted By Iride01

So this is blabbery! <grin> Or does a...

So this is blabbery! <grin>



Or does a law exist specifically dealing with whatever this is talking about?

I like your term blabbery. I admit I do a lot of it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 393
Posted By Iride01

If you are going to be off the bike long,...

If you are going to be off the bike long, consider a trainer or stationary bike. You can put a comfy saddle on it and sit very upright keeping without needing your arms on the bars. All the while...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 467
Posted By Iride01

Not sure that's a real word when you put the mis...

Not sure that's a real word when you put the mis on it, but if you are thinking of your bike as a trusty steed then you might be. <grin>
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,696
Posted By Iride01

If, if, if.... there is always a if! <grin>

If, if, if.... there is always a if! <grin>
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 189
Posted By Iride01

Make sure that usb connection is dry before using...

Make sure that usb connection is dry before using the charger. Might be more of a issue for data if for some odd reason you are old school moving data to and from that Edge 530.

I use to put a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By Iride01

It's a tight space in there. If you are thinking...

It's a tight space in there. If you are thinking it's worth the cost of a battery, then you might open it up and look inside at what has to be undone to get to the battery. Some of those ribbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By Iride01

So did you ever go back to the shop you bought it...

So did you ever go back to the shop you bought it at and ask them? Was it bought at a bike shop or a big box discount store that doesn't have a bike mechanic?

Still I think the likely issue is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 351
Posted By Iride01

The other half of that lug ear below the red...

The other half of that lug ear below the red arrow that a pin goes through is in the top piece above the red arrow. It's broke.

Shimano doesn't make them to be fully serviceable with replacement...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By Iride01

And your present hypothesizing about the reasons...

And your present hypothesizing about the reasons tires seem tight do?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 467
Posted By Iride01

What are you asking? If you expect there to be...

What are you asking? If you expect there to be one perfect answer, then just make one up and that can be it.

Many times the only pressure they show on the side of the tire is the maximum tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 349
Posted By Iride01

Single pivot calipers were always poor for quick...

Single pivot calipers were always poor for quick stopping unless the pads were freshly new and everything else perfect. Looks like you might have a steel rim. Those were always worse for stopping...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,696
Posted By Iride01

I don't use a mirror either. Even with a mirror I...

I don't use a mirror either. Even with a mirror I don't know how at the last minute I'm going to know that the car intends me harm in time to avoid it. And as I said previously, all traffic behind me...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,696
Posted By Iride01

While I like my Garmin Varia and use if for every...

While I like my Garmin Varia and use if for every ride, I still don't really know why I need to know that something is coming up behind me. The things behind me have to avoid me until they safely...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By Iride01

My only reason for putting the phone on my person...

My only reason for putting the phone on my person instead of in a bag is that I want my phone to go with me if I get knocked off the bike and end up in a different location than the bike does.

I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 323
Posted By Iride01

If you see what looks like the tread from a...

If you see what looks like the tread from a 18-wheeler tire laying in the road, then be careful. It may be a alligator!

Adding to what was said earlier about deer. If you see a little fawn all...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By Iride01

And you are basing this on how many crashes? ...

And you are basing this on how many crashes?

I've been knocked off my bike at least 3 different times in the last 7 years and my phone survived in my center rear jersey pocket.

Certainly for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By Iride01

Where you able to get the first side on easy...

Where you able to get the first side on easy enough? I've been able to both remove and install GP5000's with just my fingers on at least three different brand/models of rim. Sorry to say, but you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 324
Posted By Iride01

What make and model shift lever or STI are you...

What make and model shift lever or STI are you using? Although I'm not sure that in 9 speed applications there is any difference between mountain or road bike components. If by some odd chance you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,372
Posted By Iride01

No one want's your batteries. Most won't know...

No one want's your batteries. Most won't know how to get them much less that they are even there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 793
Posted By Iride01

My previous bike I kept for about 3 years and my...

My previous bike I kept for about 3 years and my new bike I replaced it with had 42cm wide bars on them. Along with some other things, I was getting a little nuisance pain in my triceps of my right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 324
Posted By Iride01

Some of what you describe sounds just like poor...

Some of what you describe sounds just like poor shifting performance because you are shifting at too low of a RPM/cadence and are having to use too much power to the pedals to keep moving. So maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 777
Posted By Iride01

I did. You were the one that initiated the...

I did.

You were the one that initiated the conversation with me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By Iride01

Yeah, not sure I can use that term love for...

Yeah, not sure I can use that term love for anything other than humans. But I get your point. I thought I was having the time of my life riding old vintage bikes. But when I got my brand new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By Iride01

Very inventive how you obfuscated the URL. So I...

Very inventive how you obfuscated the URL. So I give you credit for that!

A little too involved though. You might have just done www . bikepartsusa . com

Most of us could figure out that we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,040
Posted By Iride01

Because I was describing it to the OP and trying...

Because I was describing it to the OP and trying to verify whether what was felt was actually in the front of the bike or something in the drivetrain. If I just ask if he was experiencing chordal...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 346
Posted By Iride01

They still make CatEye wired computers. Enduro...

They still make CatEye wired computers. Enduro (https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-ED400/), Velo 9 (https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-VL820/) and Velo 7...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,547
Posted By Iride01

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is...

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is good!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 913
Posted By Iride01

pun intended? :lol:

pun intended?

:lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 472,773
Posted By Iride01

Pretending that all cars will hit a cyclist at 35...

Pretending that all cars will hit a cyclist at 35 mph or more is also tiresome.
Pretending that a helmet will not help protect a cyclist from some of the accidents they have is also tiresome.

I'd...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-12-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 248
Posted By Iride01

I've never developed the habit of doing much...

I've never developed the habit of doing much resistance training. But I've always known that stronger muscles help keep joint and other pains away. When ever I build that muscle group back up, that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,608
Posted By Iride01

Muscle has to be trained to operate at the rpm...

Muscle has to be trained to operate at the rpm that you want to pedal. If all you do is strengthen your legs to push higher gear ratios, you'll still not gain any ability to push faster cadences...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,891
Posted By Iride01

01-10-18, 06:22 PM (first post date)

01-10-18, 06:22 PM (first post date)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 243
Posted By Iride01

Weight is the big difference if that's enough to...

Weight is the big difference if that's enough to bother you. Some people will think Ultegra gives them more prestige or snob factor. Either will last you long enough.

You also should consider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 243
Posted By Iride01

You might check what the chain line is on that...

You might check what the chain line is on that bike. You can simply measure in millimeters from the centerline of the ring to the centerline of the seat tube.

The GRX FC-RX810 is a chain line of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,662
Posted By Iride01

You buy cheap car tires. Comparing top of the...

You buy cheap car tires. Comparing top of the end bike tire to low end car tire is definitely apples and oranges.

Perhaps you also don't look for the better deals on GP5000's or bike tires in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 545
Posted By Iride01

When in a larger front ring, if I'm only going to...

When in a larger front ring, if I'm only going to be in that lower gear ratio (larger tooth sprocket) on the rear for a very short time, I shift the rear. If I'm going to be there for a while, and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 545
Posted By Iride01

So are you thinking all of us should make our...

So are you thinking all of us should make our chain stays longer to make a more better fix for what they component and bike manufacturers have already accounted for?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 913
Posted By Iride01

Most of the automobile companies have a electric...

Most of the automobile companies have a electric option. Why not bicycle companies?

I'd only hope that we get better defined names for them that delineate what is required to be pedal assisted and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,040
Posted By Iride01

I know that. Did I give you the impression I...

I know that. Did I give you the impression I thought it was dangerous?

But perhaps you are just using my comments to bolster the posting of the link. (which I've seen many times)

:thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 545
Posted By Iride01

What intelligent choices do you need to make that...

What intelligent choices do you need to make that knowing this answer will solve? The makers of the bike expect you to be able to shift to all the gear combinations. They sometimes caution you not to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 202
Posted By Iride01

If you are posting pics, just put them in the...

If you are posting pics, just put them in the Gallery (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/) here on BF and tell us they are there.

For video, youTube or imgur.com works well. Just give us the part of...
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