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Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

How do the flat pedals interfere with peddling in...

How do the flat pedals interfere with peddling in corners?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By danallen

Economical Shipping of Road Wheels (700c Bontrager)

I have two sets of wheels i don't need. I plan to sell them on ebay. Do you know how to get wheels shipped at the most economical price? I have seen huge ranges on the cost of shipping wheels, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By danallen

I got email with a tracking number indicating the...

I got email with a tracking number indicating the wheels will be delivered on February 6. I cancelled the dispute I opened with my bank. All's well that ends well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By danallen

I had not thought of that, but it's definitely a...

I had not thought of that, but it's definitely a smart idea. I put in a notice through my bank.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By danallen

Seeking Contact with Someone with BicycleWheelWarehouse

I cannot tell for sure they are not just taking my money with no intention to fill an order.

I ordered a wheelset from bicyclewheelwarehouse. They completed the order within hours and said they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 01:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,802
Posted By danallen

Wow, this discussion is amazingly detailed,...

Wow, this discussion is amazingly detailed, creative, and informed. Even the wackiness is well-reasoned. The sophistication you bring blows me away. Obviously, I am not worthy, but I do thank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,802
Posted By danallen

Increase Max Width of Front Tire

Is there a fork available for a 2008 Madone with width expanded, to allow 28mm or 32mm tires?

If the largest width in the rear is 25mm, would running 28mm in the front cause a big problem?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,758
Posted By danallen

Even though my IQ is much lower than average, and...

Even though my IQ is much lower than average, and immensely lower than yours, I have become aware of the principles spelled out in your post. I do not expect you or anyone else to find value from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,758
Posted By danallen

If you can find a way to try mounting Continental...

If you can find a way to try mounting Continental Grand Prix 4000 or 5000, or a Gatorskin, on a 700c wheel, you might get a firsr hand experience of the difficult to mount tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,758
Posted By danallen

I will take a shot at applying what you posted.

I will take a shot at applying what you posted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,758
Posted By danallen

Reliable Source for Low Cost TPU Inner Tubes

tpu tubes
I bought a set of 5 TPU inner tubes. I could not run any of them for more than 2 minutes before they would spring a hole. The holes were so small it ws almost inpossible to find the holes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,305
Posted By danallen

Thank you for the informative, thoughtful...

Thank you for the informative, thoughtful response.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,305
Posted By danallen

A few years ago,someone on this site posted his...

A few years ago,someone on this site posted his opinion that minor bends to deraillier hanger is so common that having a spare on hand is important. I have never replaced one or thought one might be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By danallen

[QUOTE=SurferRosa;23062479]You made no mention of...

[QUOTE=SurferRosa;23062479]You made no mention of that in the op. You made it sound like you were just trying to pull information to unload your own crappy wheels.[/:roflmao2:QUOTE]
The fact that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 02:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,305
Posted By danallen

If This Rear Deraillier Gets Bent, Can It Be Replaced

I just got this 2008 road bike. Looking at the rear deraillier hanger, it seems ok .

The problem i am wondering about is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By danallen

I was thinking of buying but I don't know if what...

I was thinking of buying but I don't know if what he is saying is trustworthy. His ad actually features the idea of running the rim with the cracks. Then his responses to me completely ignored that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By danallen

​​​​​​​Thank you. You seem to know a lot...

​​​​​​​Thank you.

You seem to know a lot about wheels. I love the stand the wheels are on in that picture. Your comments come across showing a lot of experience. I appreciate your explanation here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By danallen

Road Bike Wheen with Cracked Rims

Looking for information about the value of a wheel with a cracked rim. I have a wheel with cracks in it. I have kept it to use as a mold for making reflective stickers, but this ad I saw made me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 516
Posted By danallen

I am in shock. . Do all the notes posted so...

I am in shock.
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Do all the notes posted so far apply to CLINCHER tires?
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I don't know why I had such incorrect information. I had the impression from somewhere that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

The main risk I foresaw was its large perimeter...

The main risk I foresaw was its large perimeter making likely to scrap the road when peddling around a turn
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

Interesting comments. I am hung up on your crank...

Interesting comments. I am hung up on your crank arms. 150 mm sounds short. Do you have short legs. My legs are short and all my crank arms are around 172mm
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

I thought its been found that the foot clips do...

I thought its been found that the foot clips do not increase efficiency, contrary to what has been common belief.

In college, I had a road bike with cages wrapping my feet. I was sure I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

I have been wondering that risk. Has not come up...

I have been wondering that risk. Has not come up yet, but I can see that it could. I just stop peddling if skidding the pedal on the ground seem possible. I do not race, because risk of crashing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

Thank you for letting me know that certain clis...

Thank you for letting me know that certain clis do not hinder foot release.

The occasions where I use my feet usually is where a tire is sliding across the road, and the bike will go down if I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 516
Posted By danallen

Are All These Damaged Tires Really Beyond any Possible Repair?

These are all really nice tires that were damaged. I put them aside, thinking someday I would find a way to make them usable again. No I a thinking my hope was misguided. Here are picture of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

I like the flat pedals, with the screws stick-out...

I like the flat pedals, with the screws stick-out to keep my foot from slipping. I don't like any sort of clips or other kind of attaching foot to pedal, because sometimes I use my foot to avoid...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,361
Posted By danallen

Flat Paddle Pedals on a Road Bike

Is there any problem running a pedal like this one on a road bike?


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By danallen

Rear derailleur Hanger 2008 Madone 5.5

I found a listing for rear derailleur hanger for 2008 Madone 5.5. I am not much of an expert. Looks to me like replacing that hanger would require some tricky work with the carbon fiber frame. What...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,466
Posted By danallen

It was a hole in a tube that had not been...

It was a hole in a tube that had not been patched. It happened on two tubes in a row. I don't yet know the cause.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,466
Posted By danallen

I just got my first tpu inner tubes. Also got a...

I just got my first tpu inner tubes. Also got a patch kit. The patch kit says the glue needs to dry for 30 minutes. I don't know if overnight is better or there is something different about the...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-28-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By danallen

P&R Forum

I tried accessing the p&R forum for the first time and was bounced. Is that normal?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Posted By danallen

I found the squeak. Loose left side bearing in...

I found the squeak. Loose left side bearing in bottom bracket. Weight on the pedal coasting going over bumps, even a slightly rough road, wiggles the bearing. Suppose to be press fit, but I wiped out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 567
Posted By danallen

Terminology for Bicycle Gears

I accidentally mention having a 14T cog on my bike. That caused someone to say "14T means you might have a free wheel and not a cassette", followed by "If your 14T is on a 5x5..." I could not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 718
Posted By danallen

I have never seen nor heard of a 2x5

I have never seen nor heard of a 2x5
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 718
Posted By danallen

What does it mean to convert to FG Fixed gear?

What does it mean to convert to FG Fixed gear?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 02:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 718
Posted By danallen

10-speed freehub, 2009 Ultegra, 6600 series

10-speed freehub, 2009 Ultegra, 6600 series
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 718
Posted By danallen

QUOTE=alcjphil;22672880]The smaller the cog, if...

QUOTE=alcjphil;22672880]The smaller the cog, if used most often, the faster it will wear out. If your 14 tooth cog is the smallest, you may be talking about a freewheel not a cassette. They are not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 718
Posted By danallen

Awesome find

Nice work finding those singleton gears. This is going to help me out, thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 718
Posted By danallen

Finding one of ten geears for a ten speed road bike

Are single cogs, such as 14 tooth Shimano road gear, generally findable, or do you have to buy a whole cassette. Only two of my gears are worn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-22, 03:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Posted By danallen

All those are solid and I thought of none of...

All those are solid and I thought of none of reading to r posts. Super awesome.i am not worthy.

Now that you mention it, I can trade wheels with my son.

Regarding the hub she'll rubbing with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Posted By danallen

Puzzler - Squeaks When Not Pedaling

I have seen this mentioned, but cannot find it now. I get a squeak that stops the moment I start peddling. Coasting, peddles not moving, I get a squeak. I guess it must be coming from the free hub,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,149
Posted By danallen

cyccommute wgscott The pride of riding on what...

cyccommute wgscott
The pride of riding on what I build figures high in my Book of Value
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,149
Posted By danallen

#cyccommute, since starting this thread I learned...

#cyccommute, since starting this thread I learned exactly what you said about wheels.

For building a whole bike, i really don't have first hand information. There is a youtube guy whose channel is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 970
Posted By danallen

What Is Dinging a Rim?

I just encountered the phrase, "Dinging a rim." Is it just another way "of damaging a rim"

Any information you can provide will be appreciated a lot. Thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,149
Posted By danallen

I finally got a look today at a decent lineup of...

I finally got a look today at a decent lineup of hubs and saw many priced over $700 I didn't know hubs could be that expensive


So I'm forgetting about building wheels for sale I'm nowhere near...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,149
Posted By danallen

Making New Wheels for Sale

I am curious about costs and prices for making and selling wheels. To just get an idea of this, here is the hypothetical:

One model front wheel
One model rear wheel
Need to buy the parts....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,668
Posted By danallen

There is a difference in sound, but the...

There is a difference in sound, but the difference seems consistent with one side being metal and the other carbon.

Removing paint does not weaken the part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,668
Posted By danallen

Thank you for taking time to respond. It is...

Thank you for taking time to respond.

It is the seam where the two parts meet. I am not certain there is a crack.

When I discovered the crack in the paint is over the seam, I got the idea the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-21, 03:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,668
Posted By danallen

Visible Crack in Fork

In this thread, I am presenting symptoms. I don't how to assess these symptoms. What say you?

Today, I discovered a cracks in both sides of the carbon fiber fork. The cracks are the same on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By danallen

My name is Dan Allen, damned glad to meet you. ...

My name is Dan Allen, damned glad to meet you. What makes you think that is not my real name?
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