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Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By lyle.coop

Sorry for the late response, I dislocated my...

Sorry for the late response, I dislocated my shoulder mountain biking 6 weeks ago.

I finally got around to installing the tube. I used the park levers (and not the metal pedros lever.) I put the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By lyle.coop

Road bike tube installation issue

I replaced some patched up tubes with new ones on my road bike. I checked the tire and rim for imperfections. Tire was fine. The rim tape was slightly sticking out (crumpled up) in 2-3 spots. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 762
Posted By lyle.coop

I'm cranking the screws down tight. didn't use a...

I'm cranking the screws down tight. didn't use a torque wrench to measure, but they are good and tight. I'll give the loctite a shot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 02:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 762
Posted By lyle.coop

Blue loctite on clipless pedal cleats screws

I bought a new pair of five ten kestrel clipless shoes recently. I've noticed the cleat is coming a tiny bit loose on every ride. Is it safe to blue loctite the screws?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 03:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By lyle.coop

I tried on the Propero 3. It seems fairly low...

I tried on the Propero 3. It seems fairly low profile. Seemed to fit good. Then I tried on the Lazer Vento. The Vento seemed to fit my head much more comfortably. While I could have made some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-15-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By lyle.coop

Great idea on the Speedy Stitcher. There doesn't...

Great idea on the Speedy Stitcher. There doesn't seem to be enough meat on the guide to make it work though. The guide broke off with part still on the shoe and the remainder is pictured in my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-15-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By lyle.coop

I have to follow up with Addidas Five Ten...

I have to follow up with Addidas Five Ten Warranty group. They may cover it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By lyle.coop

Thanks guys. I'll stop by one of the local bike...

Thanks guys. I'll stop by one of the local bike shops.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By lyle.coop

Can anyone recommend a low profile road bike...

Can anyone recommend a low profile road bike helmet? Preferably in white.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By lyle.coop

Specialized Propero 3 - is it low profile

Looking to buy a road helmet. I'd like something not so bulk. Currently using a mtn bike helmet. I want something low profile and sleek for about $100 or less.


...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,356
Posted By lyle.coop

Tubeless on road bikes??

I have a Canyon Ultimate and I'm considering going tubeless. I have all the tools required and some stans on hand (for my mountain bike). MY rims (DT Swiss P 1800 Spline db) are tubeless ready as...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By lyle.coop

Five ten kestrel boa guide broken

I have a pair of five ten kestrels and the lace guide ripped off the shoe during a ride. The guide is the part of the shoe that boa lace goes through. It is sewn onto the shoe. According to BOA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By lyle.coop

It's a new fork. 2023. It has been happening...

It's a new fork. 2023. It has been happening since the first ride. I have maybe 6 rides (60 miles) on it so far. I haven't gotten it to a mechanic yet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,274
Posted By lyle.coop

its not the weight. It's the size of the box. ...

its not the weight. It's the size of the box. My packaged box weighed 43lbs. I put the weight down at 50lbs (just in case UPS had a faulty scale) and the price didn't change. (Probably could have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By lyle.coop

Fox 36 rhythm fork faulty bushings

I have a new Canyon Spectral with a Fox 36 Rhythm fork. While holding the front brake and putting my finger on the stanchion seal, I can feel play in the stanchions. This has been loose since the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By lyle.coop

hey maddog. Thanks for responding. It's...

hey maddog. Thanks for responding.

It's brand new. Like it's been happening since the first ride. Now I'm about 8 rides in. Took it to a shop and they thought everything is setup fine. My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By lyle.coop

Shimano SLX M7100 Rear Derailleur dropping gears

I have a new 12 speed SLX derailleur on my new Canyon Spectral. Cassette is 10-5. When I'm in the largest cog in the back and I stop the bike, the chain sometimes jumps to the middle of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By lyle.coop

the visor i have is fairly small. IT's not...

the visor i have is fairly small. IT's not causing me to lift my head up at all. I don't want to remove the visor b/c 1. I do ride in unshaded areas 2. I use the helmet to mtn bike as well.

The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,274
Posted By lyle.coop

I cut the box down to 46x12x30", took the...

I cut the box down to 46x12x30", took the wheels, fork, cassette, rotors, seat etc off. packaged everything carefully. Just shipped it. Will be with buyer tomorrow. Buyer paid for the shipping. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,274
Posted By lyle.coop

Got a box a bit longer and taller than the...

Got a box a bit longer and taller than the absolute max for the $75 bike flights price (that includes insurance). I'm going to cut it down to size. I'll remove both wheels, seat, handlebar, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,274
Posted By lyle.coop

Wow.... that's cheaper than UPS by $10 for the...

Wow.... that's cheaper than UPS by $10 for the same box. Now I just have to get a box the is equal to or smaller than 46x12x30".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,274
Posted By lyle.coop

Most cost effective way to ship a bike

I'm selling a trail bike online. I'm going to get a bike box from a LBS. Who's the best vendor to ship bikes with now? By best I mean lowest cost. Bike is traveling intra-state in New York. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By lyle.coop

Hmm... I'm averaging 16mph, so there are plenty...

Hmm... I'm averaging 16mph, so there are plenty of areas i'm going faster than 16mph. The visor might be slowing me down... maybe 30 seconds over the course of an hour. haha

My helmets visor isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By lyle.coop

Road bike helmet vs mountain bike helmet

I ride both road and mountain. I do about 2500 miles road and far less mountain biking during a year. I've been using my Fox mountain biking helmet (with visor) to road bike. Should I bother...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 570
Posted By lyle.coop

Here's a couple pics. what do you think? There...

Here's a couple pics. what do you think? There were no tubeless valves in the small parts box with the bike.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 570
Posted By lyle.coop

I'm not sure now that you mention it. How could...

I'm not sure now that you mention it. How could I check without disturbing the sealant in the case that they are already tubeless?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 570
Posted By lyle.coop

Tubeless conversion on new bike

I bought a Canyon Spectral 7 CF with DT Swiss M1900 rims. The rims are tubeless ready from what I've read. I found a set of Stans universal valves in my parts box. Will my DT Swiss rims play nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By lyle.coop

I wonder if Feedback sports make after market...

I wonder if Feedback sports make after market jaws for the vise end of the stand. Or if there are rubber pipe jaws that can be modified for this stand.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By lyle.coop

Older "Ultimate" bike repair stand and modern dropper posts

I have this old (1999) Ultimate repair stand. It worked fine grabbing onto standard fixed seatposts. Meaning the bike wouldn't spin around while in the stand.

It does have difficulty holding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,455
Posted By lyle.coop

Ok guys I brought out the construction laser to...

Ok guys I brought out the construction laser to verify. (sorry for the messy looking work space - the apartment is under construction).

It was tough to get the bike perfectly plumb, but I think I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,455
Posted By lyle.coop

Clutch is on. Last picture is a photo...

Clutch is on.


Last picture is a photo from Canyons website. I think the rule of thumb is 4-5mm distance from the jockey wheel to the largest cassette. That's the distance I have. Even if i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 03:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,455
Posted By lyle.coop

1. It might happen when I'm back pedaling. I'm...

1. It might happen when I'm back pedaling. I'm not sure. I'll try to be conscious of what I was just doing before it derails.
2. @maddog34 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/maddog34-414686.html)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,455
Posted By lyle.coop

Shimano SLX 12 speed chain slipping off upper jockey wheel

I have a new Canyon Spectral and it's shifting just fine. Every now and then (2x a ride) the chain derails off the upper jockey wheel. I have to flip the bike over and get it back on the jockey...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 590
Posted By lyle.coop

Strava road vs mtn bike setting when starting a ride

What's the difference b/w these 2 settings? I've noticed my reported speed was a lot slower when setting it on mtn bike. This was a few months ago.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By lyle.coop

Canyon Spectral CF7 29er pedal strikes....

I'm getting pedal strikes in areas with my new Canyon I've never got on my old bike. I pumped up the shock to the recommended PSI as per my weight. Anyone have this experience? Standard length...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By lyle.coop

Fixed it. Took me 5 minutes. Just needed to...

Fixed it. Took me 5 minutes. Just needed to bend those spring tips 10 degrees to the right.

I used a small nailset to push the retaining pins out....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By lyle.coop

Found the proper fix. The ears of the spring...

Found the proper fix. The ears of the spring need to be bent back into place. Will report back in a couple days when I get to this.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By lyle.coop

Did some googling.... might be a known issue. ...

Did some googling.... might be a known issue.

Spring bar broken on Time Atac (https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/time-atac-pedals-broken-springs/)

Time has a 2-year warranty.... but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By lyle.coop

Agreed. I looked at it for a while and I cannot...

Agreed. I looked at it for a while and I cannot really tell what prevents the entire spring to rotate ~5-8 degrees when I push it by hand. Could it just be the springs tension on the spindle it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By lyle.coop

Time atac clip mechanism bent

I must have hit the pedal when climbing and could only clip in on one side. The metal clip is bent out of position. Is the clip replaceable? Does Time sell new clips? It's the MX2 model. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By lyle.coop

I took the post apart and found the internal...

I took the post apart and found the internal mechanism is controlled by a piece of string. Literally a string or yarn whatever you want to call it. It had broken off from some attachment point...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By lyle.coop

Just pulled the trigger….

Just pulled the trigger….
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By lyle.coop

Canyon promo code?

Anyone have a promo code for Canyon.com? I know its a long shot, but I'm considering buying a trail bike and would like to get a discount. Alternatively anyone expect the Spectral 7 CF 29er to go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By lyle.coop

PNW dropper post stuck in down position

My cascasde dropper post is stuck in the down position. It was slow to go down on a few sections on my last ride, but operational. Near the end of the ride, I put it in the down position and it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-08-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By lyle.coop

Lezyne HeadLight charging in the offseason??

What are the guys that DO NOT RIDE in the offseason do with their USB chargeable lights? Do you leave them discharged? Or keep them charged? Or some other type of battery maintanence. I have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 641
Posted By lyle.coop

Interesting. Your fix would work fine for me,...

Interesting. Your fix would work fine for me, b/c its not like I'm taking my rear wheel off all the time.

I'm going to try my current fix and if it doesn't work, I'll just tighten that allen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 641
Posted By lyle.coop

Thanks for all the replies. The wheel...

Thanks for all the replies.

The wheel definitely gets loose after some riding. Whenever I stop, I tighten the axle and the wheel feels firm and the shifting improves. This gets undone after a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 641
Posted By lyle.coop

Maxle comes loose on rides

My rear maxle gets loose on every ride. I've got it on very tight and after a bit of riding I can feel it loosening up b/c the shifting gets wonky.

Anyone know how I can fix this?
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-22, 05:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,189
Posted By lyle.coop

Thanks for all the information guys. I've...

Thanks for all the information guys.

I've boiled it down to 2 lights:
1.LEZYNE Macro Drive 1300XXL Bicycle Headlight $90...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-22, 04:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,189
Posted By lyle.coop

I ride in NYC. From Brooklyn into Manhattan....

I ride in NYC. From Brooklyn into Manhattan. Roads are busy with street lights - but not enough light to see potholes, etc.
I'm averaging about 17mph. But there are sections I can hit 40+mph.

I...
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