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Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 62
Posted By shelbyfv

It is less sculpted inside, adjustment does not...

It is less sculpted inside, adjustment does not need to be as precise.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 62
Posted By shelbyfv

If you go with the bar end shifters you asked...

If you go with the bar end shifters you asked about, you'll have friction front. No reason for misalignment. The Sora will be more forgiving than 105+ anyway. Should be fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 153
Posted By shelbyfv

Y'all missed April 1 and 4/20 both. :roflmao:

Y'all missed April 1 and 4/20 both. :roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 372
Posted By shelbyfv

FWIW, you can't evaluate cassette wear visually.

FWIW, you can't evaluate cassette wear visually.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

You have some skills if you can do that on the...

You have some skills if you can do that on the side of the road! :thumb: If I tried it would make for a very long ride. Or walk.... :o
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 372
Posted By shelbyfv

Since you were unable to identify the issue you...

Since you were unable to identify the issue you are unlikely to be able to resolve it. Good call to pass on this one. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 426
Posted By shelbyfv

GRX 46-30 crank.

GRX 46-30 crank.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By shelbyfv

GRX 46-30 crank.

GRX 46-30 crank.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,320
Posted By shelbyfv

I don't think you should buy any tire that costs...

I don't think you should buy any tire that costs over $19.95 or has a recognizable brand. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,320
Posted By shelbyfv

I've been carrying a tube as backup. Never had...

I've been carrying a tube as backup. Never had to use it but now I'm pondering the potential mess. I've ordered a plug kit and I'm wondering if people also pack sealant and a valve core removal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 426
Posted By shelbyfv

More responses in Duplicate...

More responses in Duplicate (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1293638-road-bike-gearing.html)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By shelbyfv

More responses in Duplicate...

More responses in Duplicate (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1293640-road-bike-bike-changes-lower-gears-hill-climbing.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,320
Posted By shelbyfv

I gather they prefer supple. :lol:

I gather they prefer supple. :lol:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 624
Posted By shelbyfv

Congrats! That's a lot of climbing on gravel. ...

Congrats! That's a lot of climbing on gravel. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 498
Posted By shelbyfv

Bots understand all. :crash:

Bots understand all. :crash:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

Spare tire as well?

Spare tire as well?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,320
Posted By shelbyfv

Since I've gone to 38s(!!!) on the road, tubeless...

Since I've gone to 38s(!!!) on the road, tubeless is a no-brainer. Good to hear it's working with more traditional road widths.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,016
Posted By shelbyfv

Ummm, OP posted "Hi-Light." Don't know how he...

Ummm, OP posted "Hi-Light." Don't know how he could have been more clear. :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 119
Posted By shelbyfv

That is correct. Sometimes a road FD will work,...

That is correct. Sometimes a road FD will work, sometimes it won't, trial and error. Or just get the GRX and be done. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 539
Posted By shelbyfv

Eyeball is sensitive as well. Remove...

Eyeball is sensitive as well. Remove sunglasses....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 119
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd get a GRX crank. They are reasonably priced...

I'd get a GRX crank. They are reasonably priced and a straight swap. You may be able to use your existing 105 FD but it's trial and error. Again, GRX FDs are inexpensive. I'd probably get one just to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 498
Posted By shelbyfv

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

Nah, just another tubular confusion joke.:thumb:

Nah, just another tubular confusion joke.:thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 263
Posted By shelbyfv

The suspense is building! What's the bike that...

The suspense is building! What's the bike that rates "interesting" and extra light hubs?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 293
Posted By shelbyfv

It doesn't need to be particularly true. Longer...

It doesn't need to be particularly true. Longer lengths are usually cut with a hacksaw, not precise.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,049
Posted By shelbyfv

Was the 1 lb "overage" ever confirmed? ...

Was the 1 lb "overage" ever confirmed? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,019
Posted By shelbyfv

I guess reading 7 pages before posting is too...

I guess reading 7 pages before posting is too much to ask. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By shelbyfv

I think if I commuted on an ebike I'd prefer flat...

I think if I commuted on an ebike I'd prefer flat bars. I'd want a throttle for smooth starts and I think that would be easier with flat bars. Also for the upright position in traffic.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 377
Posted By shelbyfv

This is nuts. Hard to believe any legit fitter...

This is nuts. Hard to believe any legit fitter recommended this. :foo:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 624
Posted By shelbyfv

Sounds as if the organizer is OK with OP showing...

Sounds as if the organizer is OK with OP showing up, paying his fee and riding. Kudos to OP for checking. :thumb: I agree that "poaching" a ride is an a-hole move,
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 263
Posted By shelbyfv

If you don't get the info you want after a few...

If you don't get the info you want after a few days you might have this moved to MTB. They would have had a longer run of QR disc than Cross bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,049
Posted By shelbyfv

Pondering why someone would buy after market...

Pondering why someone would buy after market wheels for a motorized bike. Aesthetics maybe? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,019
Posted By shelbyfv

Anyone else find it weird that fat shaming is now...

Anyone else find it weird that fat shaming is now condoned on BF? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

Well you had us going, for sure! Kudos for...

Well you had us going, for sure! Kudos for 'fessing up. :thumb: There was a newb in "Road" recently who actually didn't know the difference but went through much dissembling rather than admit it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

You must live near Greenville and ride with the...

You must live near Greenville and ride with the pros. Otherwise, how the heck did you end up riding tubulars?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^ I wondered that as well.:foo: All I can...

^^^ I wondered that as well.:foo: All I can figure is he might be interested in carrying only CO2 since there is no need or opportunity to fix multiple flats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^ You use an adapter then?

^^^ You use an adapter then?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,016
Posted By shelbyfv

Good choice! Lynskey is a legit builder, employs...

Good choice! Lynskey is a legit builder, employs our neighbors and will be there if you need support. With their attractive pricing there is no need to buy a pig in a poke. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 387
Posted By shelbyfv

Velomine does have a good selection and...

Velomine does have a good selection and attractive prices. However, the wheelset I bought from them (years ago) had not been stress relieved and I had to re-tension. Not a huge deal but clearly a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,002
Posted By shelbyfv

It's been many years but I used a pump. Now I'd...

It's been many years but I used a pump. Now I'd use CO2. Two cartridges, just in case. And obviously the spare tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By shelbyfv

When did they stop making those wheels? They...

When did they stop making those wheels? They have to be pretty old. :foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,871
Posted By shelbyfv

And since the point of the thread was stirring...

And since the point of the thread was stirring the pot, it seems a good fit, OT.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By shelbyfv

The Straggler, like the Bridge Club mentioned in...

The Straggler, like the Bridge Club mentioned in your Clydes thread, has the obsolete disc/QR frame. The Space Horse is the best of what you are looking at. With All City shutting down you should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,019
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm surprised this is still up. Podium Girls are...

I'm surprised this is still up. Podium Girls are long gone, Lampre Man as well. :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,219
Posted By shelbyfv

Good to see the VAR tool available again. :thumb:

Good to see the VAR tool available again. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 584
Posted By shelbyfv

Hard to visualize this at 12 o'clock. :foo: I...

Hard to visualize this at 12 o'clock. :foo: I agree, take it back to the shop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,399
Posted By shelbyfv

They've already mugged him, just stealthy and...

They've already mugged him, just stealthy and more or less legal.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 8,985
Posted By shelbyfv

I feel lucky that I'm not easily triggered by the...

I feel lucky that I'm not easily triggered by the idea that someone might have nicer stuff than I do. I've never had the best of anything, AFAIK. Other than my dear wife, obviously.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 255
Posted By shelbyfv

Misplaced noodle?

Misplaced noodle?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 387
Posted By shelbyfv

Why? Had something gone wrong with it?

Why? Had something gone wrong with it?
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