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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 904
Posted By Steve B.

This ^ I’d try a 28

This ^

I’d try a 28
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 202
Posted By Steve B.

I've never charged off a PC, have always used a...

I've never charged off a PC, have always used a generic USB to AC adapter. Shimano says this " This product can be charged by using an AC adapter with a USB port or by connecting it to the USB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,380
Posted By Steve B.

I recall reading about 3 years expectancy. Mine...

I recall reading about 3 years expectancy. Mine is now 5 or 6, still runs 6 mos. I did have a bunch of early fast drains on my mt bike with XT Di2, replaced the battery, had same issue, had a shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By Steve B.

“Made in Italy” is redundant on a Colnago. ...

“Made in Italy” is redundant on a Colnago. Especially a lugged steel Colnago. If you don’t know it’s made in Italy, you don’t belong owning and riding it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 547
Posted By Steve B.

When I was spending a few months a year in Santa...

When I was spending a few months a year in Santa Fe, NM, many of my road rides were out and back due to the lack of road infrastructure. It was hard to put together loops that were under 80 miles or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 353
Posted By Steve B.

AFAIK there some weird/different stuff about L...

AFAIK there some weird/different stuff about L shifter doing cassette up shift, R shifter doing down shift or some such. Not really sure and with electronic you can usually configure how the...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 161
Posted By Steve B.

I used log books for many years, still have them....

I used log books for many years, still have them. I migrated to a computer software program (Ambie Software) in the late 90's specifically for activity tracking, then went to an on-line called...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 353
Posted By Steve B.

The upgrade to electronic shifting is a bit...

The upgrade to electronic shifting is a bit easier with SRAM. The shifters, like the Ultegra and Durace Di2 shifters are wireless. Unlike the Shimano systems, the SRAM front and rear derailers have...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-29-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 218
Posted By Steve B.

Check in some shuttle companies. Or leave...

Check in some shuttle companies. Or leave personal vehicle at ride finish, and rent a one way car.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,352
Posted By Steve B.

Seems plenty of parts are available. My XT Di2...

Seems plenty of parts are available. My XT Di2 (1x system) failed last year, was causing bad battery drain, even though ot was shifting fine. My LBS saw the error in the shop diagnostic software. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 524
Posted By Steve B.

We all are aware that the typical traffic laws...

We all are aware that the typical traffic laws enacted are generally appropriate for motorized vehicles, but not necessarily for cyclists. Thus some states are changing their traffic laws for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 337
Posted By Steve B.

The webcam I observe has many cyclists either...

The webcam I observe has many cyclists either placing a bike in a slot, or retrieving one. I pretty much don’t see the users spending much time locking or unlocking, thus my comment. Riiks...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,505
Posted By Steve B.

This ^ I passed on upgrading my wheels to...

This ^

I passed on upgrading my wheels to carbon, didn’t want to deal with carbon pads, less braking performance, etc…. I can see carbon rims with disc on a bike designed for it. Makes sense...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 337
Posted By Steve B.

I would bet bottom dollar it’s NYC. They likely...

I would bet bottom dollar it’s NYC. They likely have one of the largest cycling infrastructure of any U.S. city and certainly have a lot of entitled cyclists who meet the OP’s description. Not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,015
Posted By Steve B.

I rode a Flyxii open mold Chinese carbon road...

I rode a Flyxii open mold Chinese carbon road bike for 9 years and 8500 miles. Never had a nightmare about it failing and it didn’t. I only recently retired it as I got a great deal in a Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By Steve B.

I just use some cheap Coolmax caps from Amazon. ...

I just use some cheap Coolmax caps from Amazon. I have a few of the more expensive name brands, they pretty much function the same. I don't want over the ear, so all I need it to do is keep the sun...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 345
Posted By Steve B.

Missed that. The older Di2 11 and 10 systems...

Missed that. The older Di2 11 and 10 systems need the 111 BT unit in any case.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 345
Posted By Steve B.

It works on an Apple iPad.

It works on an Apple iPad.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-26-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,038
Posted By Steve B.

My response was completely relevant. The OP was...

My response was completely relevant. The OP was pondering why some recommendations are for shorter days. My response simply stated that riding a trail, that I consider gravel (I don't really care...
Forum: Triathlon
04-24-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 194
Posted By Steve B.

Track will be good for speed training, I think...

Track will be good for speed training, I think most of the HS level stuff is short distance, 100-200-400 etc….. where as the Tri distances will be mile, 3 mile, 6.2 etc…. So she wants to think about...
Forum: Triathlon
04-24-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 194
Posted By Steve B.

Look on FB Marketplace as well as local...

Look on FB Marketplace as well as local Craigslist for a good quality road bike. I wouldn’t at this point go to a dedicated triathlon bike as she needs to learn to ride on roads, deal with traffic...
Forum: Northeast
04-24-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 312,746
Posted By Steve B.

Some options that I used to do when I was...

Some options that I used to do when I was commuting SW Nassau to mid Brooklyn.
- Leave car at work in the secure parking lot (that was an option for me), bike home 17 miles, bike back in morning.
-...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Steve B.

I would buy new CenterLoks and leave the 6 bolt...

I would buy new CenterLoks and leave the 6 bolt discs on the other wheels in case you want to swap. maybe fewer potential issues with rotor position, etc...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Steve B.

This^

This^
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

I was planning 70-80 ish when I changed to...

I was planning 70-80 ish when I changed to tubeless. I’m a beefy clyde, so think that’ll be my target.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

Plus the removal side is in the left while every...

Plus the removal side is in the left while every other TA bike I’ve used it’s on the right. All good and thanks for the 6mm info.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

Well, I took your advice and installed the...

Well, I took your advice and installed the GP5000’s this morning, am running them with tubes until Amazon delivers the tubeless valves. I’ll get a few days on tubes. They measure at almost exactly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,307
Posted By Steve B.

I tend to avoid MUT’s, not so much due to illegal...

I tend to avoid MUT’s, not so much due to illegal (in NY State) throttle mopeds, but general congestion with runners, walkers, dog walkers, baby walkers 3 abreast, etc…. On the occasion. I head to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-23-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,038
Posted By Steve B.

To each his own. I watched a series of cross...

To each his own. I watched a series of cross country (U.S.) and cross France YT's where they seemed perfectly happy with 35-45 miles per day, on trails of varied surfaces, sometimes they did longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
Posted By Steve B.

Only real limit on tire size is what kind of...

Only real limit on tire size is what kind of brakes are you using now, and can you squeeze a larger tire between the brake shoes (if rim brakes). That's one big advantage to a bike with disc brakes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
Posted By Steve B.

Gravel bikes generally don't get suspension...

Gravel bikes generally don't get suspension forks, mostly to save weight and complexity. You can usually put upwards of a 44-45mm gravel tire and just run lower air pressure, 30-40 or so.

As...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 453
Posted By Steve B.

This was initially what I thought might be part...

This was initially what I thought might be part of the problem, I recall that GRX F derailer sits a bit further out from the seat tube, or some such, to allow appropriate chainline on cassettes on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 447,203
Posted By Steve B.

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old...

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old kitten. My nephews cat who, for a number of reasons, including high expense, could not move with them to Barcelona. We offered to take her. She had on 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

Yes. The OEM is a 10cm with (I think) a 7 deg....

Yes. The OEM is a 10cm with (I think) a 7 deg. rise. Flipped it puts the bar too low, high is too high, thus I changed to a 9cm 5 deg. stem I had, set low, the bar is in a better spot. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-20-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,038
Posted By Steve B.

The shorter distance is likely due to a slower...

The shorter distance is likely due to a slower pace on gravel. 65-70 makes for a long day. Only you know what kind of pace you can maintain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

That sounds correct. The Trek sizing guide for a...

That sounds correct. The Trek sizing guide for a 56 ETT bike is 81-85cm inseam. Thus the stock post is too long to fit what the Trek sizing guide says should be an appropriate fit. That longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

I never ride in the rain and usually wait for dry...

I never ride in the rain and usually wait for dry roads before heading out, thus the OEM's might be OK. I purchased a set of 28mm GP5000's, not sure I want to install. I thought of going tubeless...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,363
Posted By Steve B.

My commute before retirement at one point had me...

My commute before retirement at one point had me on a 2 lane heavily trafficked road with many parked cars, so limited shoulder. For about a half mile I had to take the lane and often had to listen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

As I read it on the website, the 30 day policy is...

As I read it on the website, the 30 day policy is on bikes purchased directly from Trek.com. I know this is not the store policy as I asked. I can e-bay the post, or as somebody posted, use it when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,366
Posted By Steve B.

Sad to see Colorado closing, way back they were...

Sad to see Colorado closing, way back they were the Go-To online for decent wheels, they were very well built.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,274
Posted By Steve B.

Well, as follow up, I had to wait a few weeks as...

Well, as follow up, I had to wait a few weeks as I was out of the country, test rode and purchased this past Wed. Did my first official ride today. Paid for the seat post as the cost was too good to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,363
Posted By Steve B.

I‘d bite the bullet and ride the sidewalk

I‘d bite the bullet and ride the sidewalk
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 650
Posted By Steve B.

Interesting how they do group sets, my ‘23...

Interesting how they do group sets, my ‘23 Emonda, new as of Wed. Has Di2 12 spd.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 650
Posted By Steve B.

Look on the Trek website, they’ve been running...

Look on the Trek website, they’ve been running sales as have the shops. You can do an inventory search to see if it’s available in your size at a local shop and on sale. I just picked up an Emoda...
Forum: Introductions
04-17-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 683
Posted By Steve B.

Buongiorno !. We just returned this past...

Buongiorno !.

We just returned this past Monday from Rome after 4 days and 12 days exploring Sicily as turista's. My 4th vacation in Italy, have also been to Tuscany and Umbria. We managed to...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 285
Posted By Steve B.

Are you in need of a response ?

Are you in need of a response ?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,138
Posted By Steve B.

If you are fairly new to this and are not getting...

If you are fairly new to this and are not getting a new bike based on current fit on an existing road bike, maybe would not be doing mail order from Canyon, or whomever. I would be at a local bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,276
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve used Profile cages for decades, never had a...

I’ve used Profile cages for decades, never had a bottle fallout on road rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,014
Posted By Steve B.

We had a saying way back in the entertainment...

We had a saying way back in the entertainment business that a $1000 mike with a wire was better than a $50,000 wireless mike. In essence, wired component are generally more reliable and I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,014
Posted By Steve B.

As follow up, with a battery, a front derailer...

As follow up, with a battery, a front derailer and a rear derailer, how does the single cable off the battery connect to both derailers if it doesn’t use a B Junction box ?. I have 11 spd. so use...
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