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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By AMoney

That's interesting that you found that the...

That's interesting that you found that the Bontrager valve stem didn't match your Bontragers. I will keep that in mind (I'm also using Bontragers). I'm using the rim strips that came with my wheels....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By AMoney

I have a Bontrager set of tubeless road wheels. I...

I have a Bontrager set of tubeless road wheels. I tried three different valve stems that I already have: Bontrager, Stan's, and Chris Kings. Not surprisingly in retrospect, I came closest with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By AMoney

I did already add the sealant. I also tried...

I did already add the sealant. I also tried swapping valve stems to see if that helped. With one valve stem, I couldn't even inflate air. With another, I was able to seat it, then use a floor pump to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By AMoney

Tubeless Trouble

I am trying to do a tubeless install with a compressor. I was able to hear the loud pop, but the tire is immediately losing air. It seems like it is losing air from the valve stem. What am I doing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,804
Posted By AMoney

Adam runs Zero Friction Cycling, or ZFC, which...

Adam runs Zero Friction Cycling, or ZFC, which does independent testing on chain wear and resistance. He's a big proponent of waxing chains. Here's a link to his website:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,804
Posted By AMoney

Shimano vs YBN Fully Immersed Waxed Chain

For people who have a Shimano drivetrain and like to fully immerse their chains in wax (like me), do you prefer Shimano or YBN Chains? I know that Adam from ZFC says that YBN chains don't need to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

I took the wheel off. The derailleur hanger is...

I took the wheel off. The derailleur hanger is tight; it is not flexing or bending. It is shifting very well right now. The chain is the correct length. I haven't had too many issues with the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

I have repeatedly checked the rear QR since this...

I have repeatedly checked the rear QR since this thread. It is about as tight as it can be while still allowing it to be fully locked.



When you say pocketing, what do you mean? IF the dropout...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By AMoney

Would the Ultimates be compatible with the...

Would the Ultimates be compatible with the Shimano 5800 Brake Levers (on my SS with the Ultimates I have Sram Brake Levers)? The one thing I don't like I like about the Ultimates is it is easy to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

I took off the derailleur hanger, took a picture...

I took off the derailleur hanger, took a picture of the right dropout, and put the derailleur hanger back on. It was the same as before. The bolt was going all the way through. I think that that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

When I took the pictures this morning, I was...

When I took the pictures this morning, I was wondering if the left dropout was bent. After your post, I took a better picture of it. If it is in fact bent, I imagine it would be at least partially...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

The bolt wasn't in as far in as the other one,...

The bolt wasn't in as far in as the other one, but it wasn't missing. I took a picture from the other side. It's hard to see in the photo, but the one on the left sits further out, so it didn't go as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

I'm not going to change the names. We're talking...

I'm not going to change the names. We're talking about bikes, not children! I took two pictures of the derailleur hanger on the bike:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By AMoney

Upgrading Cantilever Brakes on Cyclocross Bike

I have two cyclocross bikes, a singlespeed and a geared bike. The singlespeed bike has the Avid Shorty Ultimate Cantis (an upgrade I made a while ago). My geared bike has the Tektro Oryx brakes that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

I want to try to see if there can be a fix to...

I want to try to see if there can be a fix to what is going on with my road bike, especially since the shifting issues are mild. However, if I continue to have the issues with my derailleur hanger on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

I've been doing a lot of reading about Di2 but...

I've been doing a lot of reading about Di2 but was still wondering about a few things:

- Would the 105 7150 Rear Derailleur work with an otherwise Ultegra Di2 groupset, whether it's wired or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

It was informative to read about people's...

It was informative to read about people's experiences with Di2, particularly in regards to if the derailleur hanger is bent.

I was also wondering, what are people's thoughts on wired vs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

My road bike has a 105 R7000 groupset. What...

My road bike has a 105 R7000 groupset. What usually happens is the chain works well in 9 or 10 of the gears, but it sucks in one of the other gears (rarely the same one). This leads me to think that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

When your friends with Di2 took their bikes to...

When your friends with Di2 took their bikes to the shop, what shifting issues were they having?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

I'm definitely interested in the UDH standard,...

I'm definitely interested in the UDH standard, but why would it matter if I get AXS over Di2?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

On my bikes, I use the "big-big" method to size...

On my bikes, I use the "big-big" method to size the chains. I double-checked the chain length on my road bike. There are 2 extra links on my road bike. I am skeptical that the chain is too short. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

Over the years, I've had a number of different...

Over the years, I've had a number of different bikes. On some bikes, the derailleur hangers rarely bent. On one bike I had, it seemed to bend, often badly, after every three rides. I probably went...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,848
Posted By AMoney

Mechanic vs Di2 Maintenance

I have three drop bar bikes, all with mechanical shifting (one with friction shifting). With my racing bike, I've been frustrated by the amount of maintenance I've been having to do on it. Sometimes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 510
Posted By AMoney

Cycling vs Multisport Sunglasses

I am looking to replace my prescription sunglasses and need to replace my sunglasses. Are multiport sunglasses ok? Or should I get cycling specific sunglasses? I primarily do road biking but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-27-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By AMoney

Adding Bottle Cage to Seat Tube Without Braze Ons

There's a carbon fiber mtb that I'm interested in. It doesn't have braze ons for a bottle cage on the seat tube. However, the the seat tube is long enough that I could fit a small bottle and cage,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By AMoney

Thanks for the link! It is good to know that...

Thanks for the link! It is good to know that changing the derailleur doesn't require a longer chain. I replaced the derailleur and sized up to an 11-32 cassette. I previously had three extra links so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By AMoney

Short vs Medium Cage Derailleur - Chain Length

I will likely need to get a new derailleur for my road bike. Right now, it has an 11-30 cassette with a short cage derailleur. I would like to get a middle cage derailleur because in the future I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By AMoney

For me, that would be a pro of starting with the...

For me, that would be a pro of starting with the RX derailleur. I do have a few questions about the RX derailleur:

Do they require more maintenance than a regular derailleur?
If the clutch stops...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-23, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By AMoney

My bad, yes

My bad, yes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By AMoney

Ultegra RX Derailleur vs 105 7000

For a bike that I'll be working on, I'm trying to decide between a Ultegra RX 800 Derailleur and a 105 7000 long cage derailleur. Would the chain length be the same for each derailleur? The reason I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By AMoney

RS510 Chainrings on R7000 Crankset

On one of my bikes, I will be using a 105 R7000 crankset with 160mm cranks. I would like to put 46/36 chainrings on them. To keep costs down, I will likely use an RS510 outer chainring instead of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Posted By AMoney

It's good to know that a 9 speed chain works with...

It's good to know that a 9 speed chain works with 10 speed chainring. However, does the crankset care about chainring width? In other words, is there any reason I couldn't put 10 speed chainrings on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Posted By AMoney

It's good to know that the 11 speed crank is...

It's good to know that the 11 speed crank is compatible with a 10 speed drivetrain. Out of curiosity, would a 10 speed crank be compatible with a 9 speed drivetrain?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Posted By AMoney

Thanks for the link. A better term would've been...

Thanks for the link. A better term would've been my spare bike. The reason I called it my pit bike is that I have left in the pit when I've competed in crits.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Posted By AMoney

105 R7000 Crankset with 10 Speed Shimano Drivetrain

I have a spare 105 R7000 crankset with 160mm long crank arms. I am thinking about putting them on my pit road bike, because I like the shorter crank length. My road bike has a 2 x 10 Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By AMoney

I have this issue throughout the year, so I doubt...

I have this issue throughout the year, so I doubt that the temperature is the reason that I'm having these issues. Thanks for your recommendation to start a support ticket with Stages! I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By AMoney

Update: I took my bike with the Stages Power...

Update: I took my bike with the Stages Power Meter for a ride on Saturday after not having used it all winter and the battery wasn't working. I meant to replace it today. However, I didn't need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By AMoney

4iiii vs Stages Power Meter - Battery Life

I have a left-sided Generation 3 Stages Power Meter on my mountain bike. The power numbers seem accurate and consistent. However, the battery dies if I'm not consistently using my mountain bike. By...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-10-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,547
Posted By AMoney

I decided it was best to switch pedals depending...

I decided it was best to switch pedals depending on what type of riding I'l be doing. I will use the flat pedals if I want to work on skills. I will be using the clipless pedals for my trail riding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,723
Posted By AMoney

Ruler and Chain Checker are Diverging

I measured the chain wear on one of my bikes today. On the Pedro Chain Checker Plus II, the #3 hook is easily going into links, which indicates a wear rate greater than .75%. However, when I measured...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,547
Posted By AMoney

For People Who Ride Both on Flat and Clipless Pedals

Do people who want to ride on flats to improve technical skills and use clipless for cross country mountain biking, do you switch between pedals? Or, do you use the hybrid pedals that are both hybrid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By AMoney

I'm a bit confused. I thought that only front...

I'm a bit confused. I thought that only front derailleurs had trim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By AMoney

My problem was the chain wanted to from Gear 1 to...

My problem was the chain wanted to from Gear 1 to 2. I loosened the L screw and the shifting was working better on the stand. Hopefully, it will work better on the road.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By AMoney

I kept the racing wheels on since April because I...

I kept the racing wheels on since April because I didn't know to adjust the derailleur when swapping wheels. My thought process was to at least have the training wheel on from now until next March or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By AMoney

Problem with Swapping Rear Racing and Training Wheels

I have a set of racing and training wheels for my road bike. Now that the road season has ended I put the rear training wheel back on. Both wheels have the same cassette and ratio. A problem I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,080
Posted By AMoney

For those of you that use mineral spirits, do you...

For those of you that use mineral spirits, do you dilute it with water? If so, what would be the ratio of mineral spirits to water?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,080
Posted By AMoney

Why would you put the chain in mineral spirits...

Why would you put the chain in mineral spirits but not the other drivetrain components?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,080
Posted By AMoney

Ecotech vs Simple Green vs Orange

I like to occasionally remove the drivetrain and soak it to give it a good clean. I'm wondering what I should soak it in? The past few times, I used Finish Line Ecotech Bike Degreaser. While it works...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By AMoney

Does this tubeless tire need immediate replacement? If so, any suggestions?

I have Vittoria Corsa 700 x 28 tubeless tires in both the front and the rear. I noticed that the casing is visible in several spots on the rear tire. This surprised me because I have used the tire...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-03-21, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,262
Posted By AMoney

The reason I was able to buy the left-sided crank...

The reason I was able to buy the left-sided crank power meter for only $200 is because it was the M8000, not the current M8100. That being said, it works well on my mountain bike with my already...
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