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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,501
Posted By RiceAWay

This grows tiresome, Helmets do NOTHING at...

This grows tiresome, Helmets do NOTHING at protecting your life because they were not designed to protect your life,.And a helmet so designed would be something like 6' in diameter. That would make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 854
Posted By RiceAWay

Carbon Seat Rails.

Carbon seat rails are becoming more and more common. They have now reached the stage where they are normal. I weigh about 200 lbs and am 6'4". The other day I hit a bump along a paved trail and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,465
Posted By RiceAWay

Also it should be noted that using drugs was...

Also it should be noted that using drugs was totally normal from the start of professional bicycle racing. The only thing that Armstrong did was improve the science so that it wouldn't kill you like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 239
Posted By RiceAWay

There are three standard sizes of crank shafts....

There are three standard sizes of crank shafts. Most of them are Shimano compatible and include all of the Shimano cranks and the EXO series of FSA cranks. Replacing the Shimano bottom bracket with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,765
Posted By RiceAWay

It is somewhat trendy. Chains do not last longer...

It is somewhat trendy. Chains do not last longer than a good lube but the chain, rings and cassette stays very clean and you're not covered with filth from chain lube if you have to touch the chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By RiceAWay

Absolutely not. Though I only use 28 mm which...

Absolutely not. Though I only use 28 mm which sells faster and so the production rate is higher.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,351
Posted By RiceAWay

Trek was losing a lot of money because privately...

Trek was losing a lot of money because privately owned shops were making the profits. So Trek is buying them up, making them factory owned stores and the certified used bikes is simply part of such a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,319
Posted By RiceAWay

That's not my viewpoint. Cars do not think on...

That's not my viewpoint. Cars do not think on second about shaving by a single rider but not groups. I however do not like "group races" disguised as group rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By RiceAWay

Remember that you're riding with normal clothing...

Remember that you're riding with normal clothing that you have to wear light things because exercise generates heat which is why we wear bike shorts and jersey's.

Of course with the "climate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By RiceAWay

People that tour like to wear normal looking...

People that tour like to wear normal looking clothing sol that people in out of the way places don't look at them funny when they stop at a restaurant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,061
Posted By RiceAWay

I assume that you mean you change the wheelset....

I assume that you mean you change the wheelset. Most people are not capable of building wheels themselves. Especially the new low spoke count wheels that require very high and even spoke tension. Why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,085
Posted By RiceAWay

Campy Record had a maximum cog in the 10 speed of...

Campy Record had a maximum cog in the 10 speed of 28 teeth ( You could squeeze in a 29) so triples were really popular with sport riders in hill country. I would force myself to do these rides in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,085
Posted By RiceAWay

And how do you suppose that was measured? I have...

And how do you suppose that was measured? I have a local climb that goes from 9 to 10 to 11 and finally 12% over 2 miles on my Garmin but someone measure it with a level at 14% at the very top.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,085
Posted By RiceAWay

Tri bikes are built for flat riding, Your Roubaix...

Tri bikes are built for flat riding, Your Roubaix has gears, If you're not a climber just use low gears and take it easy the first couple of times until you know what to expect. Walking up and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,384
Posted By RiceAWay

That looks like a Bridgestone MB series converted...

That looks like a Bridgestone MB series converted to look like a BMX. They did come with flat bars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,384
Posted By RiceAWay

The default position of a suspension fork is the...

The default position of a suspension fork is the same as a road fork. So unless you're compressed or rebounding past zero, the rake and trail are pretty much the same. If you completely turned a fork...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,384
Posted By RiceAWay

Actually a frame is a frame and a fork is a fork...

Actually a frame is a frame and a fork is a fork and it takes MASSIVE changes to notice much of a difference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,384
Posted By RiceAWay

Believe me, a bicycle is pretty tolerant to...

Believe me, a bicycle is pretty tolerant to changes in rake and trail and that is nothing to worry about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,384
Posted By RiceAWay

Aaron, without examining the bike itself I would...

Aaron, without examining the bike itself I would guess that you have the preload on the fork headset too high. If you lift the front fork and tilt the bike one way and the other, the front wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By RiceAWay

Gee, I was wondering why Colnago only offers a...

Gee, I was wondering why Colnago only offers a three year warranty. Look, I'm an electronics engineer with lots of experience with mechanical assemblies. If you don't wish to believe me then don't....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By RiceAWay

The first thing to remember is that carbon fiber...

The first thing to remember is that carbon fiber bikes are not a lifetime purchase. They should be replaced at least every 5 years for the very top end stuff like this. There is no doubt in my mind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By RiceAWay

You are running a cyclocross crankset and the...

You are running a cyclocross crankset and the setup for that is slightly different as I said. The Campy manual does NOT have a chain length stated for a 400 mm C-C crank to dropout center. That was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By RiceAWay

Campagnolo 12 speed weirdness

Installing the chain on a Campagnolo 12 speed is not the same as installing a chain on any of the other groups. If you closely read the installation instructions from the Campagnolo installation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 567
Posted By RiceAWay

Good steel bikes are becoming popular again as...

Good steel bikes are becoming popular again as more and more people are seeing carbon fiber failures and even deaths. This derives the prices up so I would suggest you look for aluminum bikes like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,677
Posted By RiceAWay

As was stated elsewhere, Go to an ophthalmologist...

As was stated elsewhere, Go to an ophthalmologist and not an optometrist. Please don't use the excuse that it isn't getting worse. Wouldn't you rather know?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,677
Posted By RiceAWay

I would suggest that you don't hand out medical...

I would suggest that you don't hand out medical advice. You may not realize that is what you're doing, but any sight problems of any kind while riding is a medical problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,755
Posted By RiceAWay

Your head should most definitely not be up your...

Your head should most definitely not be up your ass. I've looked at the pros in TT's and most of them have an incorrect head position and spend a great deal of time looking down to relieve the strain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,229
Posted By RiceAWay

Your handlebar width should be so that your arms...

Your handlebar width should be so that your arms go straight from the shoulder socket (acromion?) to your grip site which is normally the lever hood. Now just you try and tell me how to calculate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,229
Posted By RiceAWay

What is important to note is that these fit...

What is important to note is that these fit cycles only give you and approximation of the required sizes. Even very good fitters know that this business is cut and try.

I watched a video the other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By RiceAWay

I have never had a problem with any of the...

I have never had a problem with any of the threadless adapters. You can't even overtighten them so if you're having a problem first LOOK at the steering tube. I've never seen one break but there's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,379
Posted By RiceAWay

I used Gatorskins for a long time and wire or...

I used Gatorskins for a long time and wire or folding bead were never a problem. Now maybe they make a cheaper tire that you had trouble with but I have put 10's of thousands of miles on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,379
Posted By RiceAWay

No it doesn't. That is almost always from hitting...

No it doesn't. That is almost always from hitting the curb.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,872
Posted By RiceAWay

Most crashes are caused by relatively...

Most crashes are caused by relatively inexperienced riders using clip-in pedals and not being able to clip out in time and falling over. So there's nothing wrong with using flat pedals. Also I will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,070
Posted By RiceAWay

Considering your height and leg length alone a 58...

Considering your height and leg length alone a 58 would be your size but it depends also on the reach which on 58's these days can be damn near anything. Your age and flexibility, your hand size and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By RiceAWay

I agree with you, I actually like the old Cinelli...

I agree with you, I actually like the old Cinelli round bend bars without the "ergonomic" bends in them
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By RiceAWay

If you have a different unit from an 830 it may...

If you have a different unit from an 830 it may not have these problems. These firmware updates are usually device specific. I don't know how popular the 830 is because they appeared to be readily...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By RiceAWay

Electric Groups

I installed and used Dura Ace Di2 on several bikes. My opinion of it is that you couldn't possibly get better shifting. But also I don't see any particular need for it. Properly set up manual...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By RiceAWay

The description on the 9.26 firmware is that it...

The description on the 9.26 firmware is that it is to fix the very problem I had - mileage and speed stopping recording. That hardly sounds to me like a problem they are unaware of. This is firmware...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By RiceAWay

Garmin Edge 830

I bought a Garmin 830 and updated it as the manual said. The latest "approved" firmware was 9.1. Well when I was attempting to use the Garmin it kept stopping on miles and speed while the timer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,765
Posted By RiceAWay

The job of the cap bolt is to tighten the stem...

The job of the cap bolt is to tighten the stem down so that there is no play in the headset. After you accomplish that and there is no for or aft play in the fork by putting the brakes on and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By RiceAWay

I have seen this problem before but NEVER with a...

I have seen this problem before but NEVER with a new lever. This is due to hardened grease in the shifting mechanism or excessive dust accomplishing the same thing. If you did just buy that it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3,115
Views: 532,368
Posted By RiceAWay

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1856x1392/colnago1_1d416471bab6da733bc90d1a6482bec88bb187b2.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,509
Posted By RiceAWay

You have to know how to mount tubeless tires....

You have to know how to mount tubeless tires. 28's as a rule, mount pretty easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,509
Posted By RiceAWay

My favorite tires are the Pro 4's. The GP5000's...

My favorite tires are the Pro 4's. The GP5000's wear a little fast for me. Vittoria Corsa G 2.0+ are very good tubeless tires that ride soft and seem to have good wear. But you HAVE to be alert. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By RiceAWay

Campagnolo 11 speeds

Campagnolo says that their Centaur and Athena groups are not compatible with their higher end 11 speed components. Yet someone else told me that they've been running Record with Centaur derailleurs....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,962
Posted By RiceAWay

About $14,000 with Dura Ace. Good wheels etc.

About $14,000 with Dura Ace. Good wheels etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 36,032
Posted By RiceAWay

I bought an Airborne because I found one in my...

I bought an Airborne because I found one in my size. I was not particularly happy with it because despite what they tell you, the bike is nearly the same weight as a steel bike. And most of them have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,471
Posted By RiceAWay

A lot of the Shimano levers did this. My...

A lot of the Shimano levers did this. My suspicion was that the grease they used hardened in-between the layers of parts of the shifting mechanism. I have NEVER gotten them to work correctly by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,582
Posted By RiceAWay

I offered them one of these in like new condition...

I offered them one of these in like new condition with no marks and Di2 and considered their offer embarrassing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,582
Posted By RiceAWay

I did not get a fair offer. I didn't really...

I did not get a fair offer. I didn't really expect one since they have to make money so that comes from your pocket and not theirs. What it looks like to me is that if you have an older very high end...
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