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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-26-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Vaughan51

I completed the Ride Across Britain Challenge...

I completed the Ride Across Britain Challenge this past week - lots of fun, and as you mentioned some great scenery and "herd of deer". I particularly liked the Cheddar route although it almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By Vaughan51

The big driver for the switch is for reliability....

The big driver for the switch is for reliability. Where I ride (foothills of the Rockies) I'm often 30 km or more from the nearest town and seldom travelled roads so I'm doing a long walk to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By Vaughan51

I've got around 12-15,000 km on the chain rings....

I've got around 12-15,000 km on the chain rings. I did change out the cassette earlier this year - just in case you are wondering and went to a 11 speed cassette at that time.

Some of the teeth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By Vaughan51

Converting to a 1x11?

Currently have a Deore 2x11 drive train on my Fargo and the large chain ring is getting pretty worn so am considering going to a 1x11 drive train.

Just wondering if it's simply a case of changing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By Vaughan51

I need to look at valve guts they should be easy...

I need to look at valve guts they should be easy enough to put in with the tube patches. I do carry a roll of gorilla tape 1" wide. It makes for good rim tape and it seems strong enough to patch a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By Vaughan51

Never used CO2 Cartridges or an inflator so I...

Never used CO2 Cartridges or an inflator so I guess I'm going to have to check them out. I have gone to putting a second tube in my seat pack though.

It does look like the Morph pump in some form...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By Vaughan51

Will have to check out the Topeak mountain morph.

Will have to check out the Topeak mountain morph.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By Vaughan51

It seems that mini and high volume are opposing...

It seems that mini and high volume are opposing terms to be sure from what I've read this past day or two. And YES to tube and spare tube being flat. I'm running the Pirelli Cinturato mixed terrain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By Vaughan51

Tire Pumps- for backcountry

I got a flat out riding this past weekend. Nothing unusual about that except I couldn't find it to fix and had a 11km walk home - gravel riding out on back country roads. Ends up it was a snake bite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By Vaughan51

Zacster; What you describe is exactly what...

Zacster;

What you describe is exactly what is happening with the shifting. It was a costly mistake to by the SRAM Rival shifter and try to match it with the Ultegra derailleur and Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By Vaughan51

Yes, I got a phone call into a bigger bike shop...

Yes, I got a phone call into a bigger bike shop parts department and waiting to hear back to see if they can get me a shifter. I will take my bike in and have them install it. Just to make sure it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By Vaughan51

Everything seems so specialized these days when...

Everything seems so specialized these days when it comes to bike stuff and I'm not very "techy" or current on the latest technology so I really appreciate your input.

Thanks Kindly!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By Vaughan51

I don't know if it's the rd-rx800-gs and I didn't...

I don't know if it's the rd-rx800-gs and I didn't see any part # stamped on the derailleur. My Fargo has a hanger. I did a quick check on the derailleur and it says MAX 39 teeth and the chainrings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By Vaughan51

Yes the old derailleur was a Tiagra and the...

Yes the old derailleur was a Tiagra and the Ultegra did work well - maybe the mechanic was being cautious when he did the switch.

Well if that's the case then I will need to wait until I can get a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 883
Posted By Vaughan51

An interesting update, OR what could be called:...

An interesting update, OR what could be called: Back to the Stone Age / Wood Age for tire removal

Out in the back country on a recent ride and came across a fellow cyclist who took a puncture....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By Vaughan51

Mixing Drive Train Components - or Not

I've ended up with a mix of drive train components and my rear shifting now tends to skip a gear. What can or should a person do to resolve the issue.

I started off with a 2x10 Shimano drive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 883
Posted By Vaughan51

Yep, mine are 29'er wheels. I thought I was going...

Yep, mine are 29'er wheels. I thought I was going to dislocate my thumbs trying to remove the tire.

I did go out and buy some park tire levers (the metal ones) yesterday as I already have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 883
Posted By Vaughan51

Stubborn Tire Removal

I am looking for any tips or tricks in getting a stubborn tire off the rim so I can fix a flat or simply change the tire.

On two occasions now I've had tubeless ready tires that I simply can't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

Hadn't thought about tube ease of install but I...

Hadn't thought about tube ease of install but I can see where that would be important - thanks for the insight.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-21-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By Vaughan51

So I did measure saddle setback and etc. and they...

So I did measure saddle setback and etc. and they were different - not sure if I did some tweaking and forgot to record it or what. But I took a straight edge and clamped it to the centre of the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-13-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By Vaughan51

So just went through an interesting exercise....

So just went through an interesting exercise. Firstly let me say that I can't believe how rusty my math-geometry is but we did brush it off. Using the seat tube angles, saddle height, manufacturers...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-06-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By Vaughan51

The Salsa is 2019 and the Kona 2021. I figured...

The Salsa is 2019 and the Kona 2021. I figured that if I got the same "measurements" I would be good on both, but maybe it is a question of the geometry being somewhat different is contributing to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-06-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By Vaughan51

oldbobcat, kontact; The saddles are exactly...

oldbobcat, kontact;

The saddles are exactly the same (make and model)
My method of measuring the saddle setback was to stand a 48" ruler (kind used in carpentry) at the front edge of the bottom...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-05-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By Vaughan51

Bike Size vs Fit Measurements

I've got two bikes a Salsa Fargo (XL) and a Kona Libra (L) and currently they are set up with the same:
Saddle, Saddle Height, Reach (Saddle nose to hoods), Saddle setback (BB-saddle nose, similar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

I looked at the charts and there is some overlap...

I looked at the charts and there is some overlap on my two rim sizes so I’m good on both the tires and tubes. Although I’m going to go a little narrower on my Salsa Fargo to achieve the overlap.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

I will check out the ISO sizes of tires - thanks...

I will check out the ISO sizes of tires - thanks for the tip and Also the rim widths between my two bikes. I've been waiting for 3months for a couple of Mezcal's, when I happened into a local coffee...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

Excellent, looks like we are going to be in good...

Excellent, looks like we are going to be in good shape then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

So furthering my quest on exchangeability between...

So furthering my quest on exchangeability between 700c and 29". I got a good deal on a couple of Pirelli Cinturato M tires 700c sized and I was thinking that I might try them on my 29"rims which are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

Okay looks like we are in business. Last...

Okay looks like we are in business.

Last year with bike parts hard to come by I could not find a spare tube in any of the local bike shops and they talked about a rubber shortage. So I ordered...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

Good point that was an "oops". When I did a...

Good point that was an "oops". When I did a google search I got a little autofill which I carried forward (LOL)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By Vaughan51

Tubes 29 and 700cm

My bike packing / gravel bike has 29" wheels (Salsa Fargo) so I've got a bunch of spare tires and tubes. I just bought another gravel bike which has 700cm wheels (Kona Libre) with much narrower...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 02:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,762
Posted By Vaughan51

My experience has been towards problems with...

My experience has been towards problems with scratches on the lenses. It seems to matter how careful I am, after a season or two the lenses get scratched and bug me enough that I want to replace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By Vaughan51

OMG, I've spent this morning over coffee looking...

OMG, I've spent this morning over coffee looking at a few brands of shorts on various websites and did some google searches - its enough to make your head spin with all the verbiage they use to sell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By Vaughan51

The Quest fit is probably the best overall for...

The Quest fit is probably the best overall for me. I've not tried bib shorts as yet as they are a little pricer and I'm not sure what the advantages are - although they seem very popular. Its kind of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By Vaughan51

Chamois Types for Riding

How many chamois types are there and are they designed for specific types of riding. Currently I have two pair of Pearl Izumi (Quest, Expedition) and 1 Craft and they all seem to have different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,342
Posted By Vaughan51

If I'm on a hard surfaced road I've got a quad...

If I'm on a hard surfaced road I've got a quad lock case and for gravel / off road my Pearl Izumi shorts have a pocket on the hip that is pretty snug. Although I do like the zippered pocket idea and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By Vaughan51

Urbanknight and Iride01 you raise a good point...

Urbanknight and Iride01 you raise a good point regarding what feels best for me and now that you mention it I have noticed that "precision" doesn't seem to be first and foremost on some parts.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By Vaughan51

Handlebar Shifter Height

I recently changed out my handlebar on my gravel bike which has markings on it which enables a person to set the shifters to a common height. BUT, when I set them to the same position on both sides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,228
Posted By Vaughan51

I live in the foothills so regularly see coyotes,...

I live in the foothills so regularly see coyotes, wolves, bears. They typically don't bother you but that said check with your local wildlife officers to see the population overall health - if they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,988
Posted By Vaughan51

Just turned 70 last month and went for my first...

Just turned 70 last month and went for my first bike fit. Did this for a 3 reasons.
1. My height (6'3" / 190cm) puts me typically between a large and extra large frame.
2. I didn't want to mess...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By Vaughan51

Okay Great! Thanks. I'm new to road and gravel...

Okay Great! Thanks. I'm new to road and gravel and have found that the technology has changed so much. I just wanted to be sure before I ordered the stem.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-21, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By Vaughan51

Cyrano R1 Stem for Gravel

I am thinking of trying out a Cyrano R1 stem on my gravel bike (Salsa Fargo) - thinking of going to / trying the 20deg angle.

Does anyone happen to know if the steerer tube dimension is 1 1/8"...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-21-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,933
Posted By Vaughan51

Wow having a deja vu type moment here with your...

Wow having a deja vu type moment here with your post.

I made the exact change you are talking about and haven't looked back. The 5-10 shoes are pretty good but will mention that mine after one...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-29-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,436
Posted By Vaughan51

Interesting, I hadn't thought of a dry teflon...

Interesting, I hadn't thought of a dry teflon spray for indoors but I like the idea. Outdoor rides I started with Lucas brand but found that to be a bit too thick and picking up dirt. Switched to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-27-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,436
Posted By Vaughan51

Chain, To Lube or Not To Lube

I'm purchased an indoor trainer (Wahoo Kicker Snap) which my bike is mounted in and have a question regarding chain lubrication.

I cleaned and lubricated my chain at the start of the "indoor...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-05-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,533
Posted By Vaughan51

After reading the post I tried the erg mode for...

After reading the post I tried the erg mode for the first time. That was a learning / humbling experience. I went on line a read the Cycling Analytics post on FTP etc. and yep I am "recreational /...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-04-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,533
Posted By Vaughan51

Some really good stuff mentioned. I appreciate...

Some really good stuff mentioned. I appreciate all the comments.

I initially did have trouble getting past the 30minutes mark but I think that was because my cadence was over 100 and I used up all...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-03-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,533
Posted By Vaughan51

Wahoo Kicker and the Three Bears

After a great summer riding my Salsa Fargo around the country side I decided to buy a Wahoo Kicker Snap to try and keep in some kind of shape over the winter.

I tried riding for about 30 minutes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 07:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,221
Posted By Vaughan51

A lot of shooters use a product called D-Lead...

A lot of shooters use a product called D-Lead which removes shooting residues from your hands and arms. I'm sure there are other products out there that are similar.

You could probably pick it up...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,205
Posted By Vaughan51

I hadn't thought about calories per hour but I do...

I hadn't thought about calories per hour but I do like the approach. Then it would be just a question of selecting the food a person knows they can manage. Hadn't thought about eating pasta out of...
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