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Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,016
Posted By cxwrench

I've worked with some really talented and...

I've worked with some really talented and experienced bike fitters. Some at shops I worked at, some through working for teams, and one working for Trek. I will say this: You could have 5 different...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By cxwrench

That freakin' novel I wrote isn't great advice?...

That freakin' novel I wrote isn't great advice? :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By cxwrench

Since I'm still banned from the mechanics section...

Since I'm still banned from the mechanics section (and it's getting to be a bit tiresome) we'll do this here. Do the following, in this order:

1) Shift to the small cog and undo the cable from the...
12-23-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By cxwrench

Easily replaced, 3 tiny screws (typical for...

Easily replaced, 3 tiny screws (typical for Shimano) and the part which is cheap. And a brake bleed after install.
12-23-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,191
Posted By cxwrench

Hopefully you've figured out that no one here can...

Hopefully you've figured out that no one here can offer any real advice w/o seeing you on the bike. My advice would be to find a local shop that employs someone with a solid knowledge of fitting....
12-22-22, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By cxwrench

I'm here for ya. I have had a problem with the...

I'm here for ya. I have had a problem with the reservoir diaphragm leaking.

17 Y0C678000

Diaphragm R

It seems like they're easily damaged by too much pressure. The lever can be pumped up to...
12-21-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 910
Posted By cxwrench

OP specifically posted that he did the crash mode...

OP specifically posted that he did the crash mode reset and it shifted fine...how would any connection be unplugged? I agree 100% with take it back to the shop and have them figure it out. I work on...
12-20-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By cxwrench

Excellent post. Perfect grammar, gets the point...

Excellent post. Perfect grammar, gets the point across brilliantly.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,787
Posted By cxwrench

If anyone had any more recent concerns about...

If anyone had any more recent concerns about their shipping they probably would've posted asking about it.


^This^


No, they don't lock every old thread once it reaches a certain age,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By cxwrench

Why you so sensitive? Jesus, just say "In my...

Why you so sensitive? Jesus, just say "In my experience I prefer XYZ". That is NOT what you posted.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By cxwrench

The OP has already posted that electronic isn't...

The OP has already posted that electronic isn't an option...why even bother posting about it?

Anyone that replies like this should not be taken seriously.

Honestly they both work great....
12-18-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By cxwrench

'Delicious'? :wtf: And that bike was/is entry...

'Delicious'? :wtf: And that bike was/is entry level, never expensive.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,082
Posted By cxwrench

:wtf:

:wtf:
12-18-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,440
Posted By cxwrench

OP...come one, you can't really think...I mean...

OP...come one, you can't really think...I mean this is about the...nevermind. No. Not possible the way you have imagined it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,082
Posted By cxwrench

There's the issue...you're massively OCD. It's a...

There's the issue...you're massively OCD. It's a bike chain. It's a wear component. It's meant to be ridden. Put some lube on it, wipe it off, and ride your bike. Jesus, it's just not that important....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,082
Posted By cxwrench

It most certainly does take more time. You have...

It most certainly does take more time. You have to count the time spent melting the wax. And then the time the chain spends in the wax. Then taking it out and letting it harden and wiping it off. I'm...
12-17-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,044
Posted By cxwrench

The question that's really on my mind...when will...

The question that's really on my mind...when will Pitbull Pedals make Ti cleats?
12-16-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,249
Posted By cxwrench

Because you're obviously special.

Because you're obviously special.
12-16-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 365
Posted By cxwrench

The OP very specifically asked about Shimano...

The OP very specifically asked about Shimano 7800. 130 BCD Shimano 7800. If it's 7800 it has to be 5 arm. Only takes about .27 seconds to figure this out if you don't already know. /education.
12-16-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,249
Posted By cxwrench

Ok, because you're gonna be like that I'll...

Ok, because you're gonna be like that I'll clarify: It happens to all types and models of Shimano sti shifter...it doesn't happen to every shifter they've made.
12-15-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 697
Posted By cxwrench

'Approved for radial lacing' is always one to...

'Approved for radial lacing' is always one to look for. Or the opposite. Check the manufacturer's site. If it matters it'll be in the specs.
12-15-22, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 365
Posted By cxwrench

Pretty much any 130 bcd 53/39 or whatever...

Pretty much any 130 bcd 53/39 or whatever chainrings will physically fit on the crank, only 7800 rings will match and look correct. Shifting performance should be fine.
12-15-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By cxwrench

Where are you riding? Dirt? Pavement? If you're...

Where are you riding? Dirt? Pavement? If you're riding dirt you don't want narrower tires for 'less rolling resistance'. It doesn't work that way. Narrower tires need higher pressure to avoid pinch...
12-14-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 697
Posted By cxwrench

Not a great idea. Do it the right way.

Not a great idea. Do it the right way.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By cxwrench

They'll work. And yes, should be in the...

They'll work. And yes, should be in the mechanic's section. Where I'm still banned.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,295
Posted By cxwrench

And of course ^this^.

And of course ^this^.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,295
Posted By cxwrench

I've got over 10 years as a team mechanic for pro...

I've got over 10 years as a team mechanic for pro teams here in the states. Hanging bikes by the wheels in a moving vehicle or trailer would be stupid. They'd swing and get damaged. In a team truck...
12-12-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,249
Posted By cxwrench

Reading comprehension. It's all about reading...

Reading comprehension. It's all about reading comprehension. I said it happens to all sti shifters. I did NOT say it happens to every sti shifter.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,295
Posted By cxwrench

Your whole post is wrong excepting the brass...

Your whole post is wrong excepting the brass nipple part but it doesn't really matter for storage. Hanging the bike from the wheels will do absolutely no harm. 'Pair of wheel sets'? What? Hanging a...
12-11-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By cxwrench

That's great but as they OP mentioned in the very...

That's great but as they OP mentioned in the very first post...he's looking for pads for CARBON rims.



As I posted previously either Swissstop Black Prince or Zipp Tangente grey.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,295
Posted By cxwrench

Don't 'squirt some oil on the cables'...all that...

Don't 'squirt some oil on the cables'...all that will do is attract dust and dirt. Just leave them dry.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,082
Posted By cxwrench

Please.

Please.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,779
Posted By cxwrench

The inner wide of chains (all of...

The inner wide of chains (all of them...5-8=2.38mm, 9-12=2.18mm) is basically the same. The outer width is what changes.That's why it's chainring spacing that changes.

I don't have any idea why...
12-10-22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,949
Posted By cxwrench

I thought all Regina freewheels had the same tool...

I thought all Regina freewheels had the same tool interface, not sure what you mean.

The numbers are obviously the range of the cogs from small to large.

Threading obviously has to match your...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,779
Posted By cxwrench

You could have just counted the cogs on the old...

You could have just counted the cogs on the old wheel and/or counted the clicks in the shifter and saved everyone a bunch of time and you'd know for sure...but no. Why not?
12-09-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By cxwrench

Interesting. I wonder if any engineers were...

Interesting. I wonder if any engineers were involved in then pad holders w/ holes design.
12-09-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By cxwrench

They seem to hold heat longer than the black pads...

They seem to hold heat longer than the black pads so they can contribute to heat damage on carbon rims. It's always a good idea to use pad holders that have holes in the back to relieve heat build up...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,779
Posted By cxwrench

^This^ Shimano 8, 9, and 10 speed have the same...

^This^ Shimano 8, 9, and 10 speed have the same cable pull as 7, 8, and 9 speed mtb bike derailleurs as well. You can't use a 10 speed Shimano road shifter with a 10 speed Dyna-Sys mtb derailleur....
12-08-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By cxwrench

I would never use SS yellow pads on a clincher...

I would never use SS yellow pads on a clincher wheel. I'd use their Black Prince pads or the grey Zipp Tangente pads all day every day. Or Enve.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,779
Posted By cxwrench

You guys are talking about 2 different scenarios.

You guys are talking about 2 different scenarios.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,779
Posted By cxwrench

I don't know what you're really asking, but there...

I don't know what you're really asking, but there have been 2x5, 2x6, 2x7, 2x8, 2x9, 2x10, 2x11, and 2x12. There have also been 3x5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and some 10. Why your bike doesn't shift well? Who...
12-07-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,249
Posted By cxwrench

It will always be a mystery...

It will always be a mystery...
12-06-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,184
Posted By cxwrench

No.

No.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 15,438
Posted By cxwrench

Why else would you make a 1.5" tapered steerer?...

Why else would you make a 1.5" tapered steerer? The technology in Taiwan isn't necessarily 'way ahead' of ours, they just do what they're told. Some of their factories are newer but not really a...
12-06-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,249
Posted By cxwrench

Of course you were shot down because they do 'all...

Of course you were shot down because they do 'all do it'. So much that Shimano made it easier to get into the bottom of the shifter to remove the broken cable on 8000/9100. Shimano and Campy shifters...
12-05-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,217
Posted By cxwrench

My bad. If this a drop bar bike you are stuck...

My bad. If this a drop bar bike you are stuck with whatever brand your are currently using. No, you can't use Shimano SHIFTERS with SRAM drivetrain parts. A J-tec Shiftmate would probably allow it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,999
Posted By cxwrench

Because if you're using normal bar tape it's the...

Because if you're using normal bar tape it's the wrong way to do it. As someone else posted before me the tape edges will get lifted up from the normal pressure your hands put on it. There's a reason...
12-04-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,217
Posted By cxwrench

You're putting brakes on...what does that have to...

You're putting brakes on...what does that have to with the drivetrain? There are thousands of bikes out there with SRAM drivetrains and Shimano brakes. You're not committed to anything.
12-03-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,511
Posted By cxwrench

It's got Red22. Leftovers from the team's parts.

It's got Red22. Leftovers from the team's parts.
12-03-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By cxwrench

Looks fine. Just take off the front brake and...

Looks fine. Just take off the front brake and you're done. I've got a Marin Alcatraz, it's more expensive at retail but my price at the shop was so good I had to get one. They're really fun bikes in...
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