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03-28-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 319
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I have heard them referred to as DUI bikes in a...

I have heard them referred to as DUI bikes in a nearby beach city.
03-27-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 141
Posted By SoSmellyAir

There are likely no ready-made spacers that would...

There are likely no ready-made spacers that would put the thinner 11-speed cogs at the same inter-cog spacing as an 8-speed cassette, so you are better off just buying an existing 8-speed cassette,...
03-27-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 331
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Not everyone needs a professional bike fit. If...

Not everyone needs a professional bike fit. If someone has been more than an occasional, casual cyclist for a while (as you have), I suspect that one would have been motivated to get the various...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 487
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I also have narrow, flat feet and find that...

I also have narrow, flat feet and find that Shimano shoes work well out of the box. Another carbon shoe that has a similar feel is Giro Empire SLX, although they are too sexy -- as well as harder to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,650
Posted By SoSmellyAir

My first set of Black Prince pads are still...

My first set of Black Prince pads are still working well since my last post above. Compared to a brand new set, maybe 2 mm thinner? Also, no noticeable brake track wear on the wheels. But I only...
03-27-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 314
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Just like kitchen knives: (1) The best (prep)...

Just like kitchen knives:
(1) The best (prep) chefs can almost always make do with just a single "go to" knife; but
(2) Having a handful of different knives make most jobs easier and more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 822
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I suspect that almost all other seat posts would...

I suspect that almost all other seat posts would be harsh compared to your VCLS 2.0 seat post. Certainly those that weigh the same or less.



Hmmm, a ThudBuster head on a dropper post sounds...
03-27-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,572
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Per the BikeSmiths website, apparently: (1)...

Per the BikeSmiths website, apparently: (1) Finish; and (2) Made in Japan.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,483
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Who does your shop cater to, if not gold-card...

Who does your shop cater to, if not gold-card weekend warriors? May I visit if I have a platinum card and occasionally ride on weekdays?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 822
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Why fiddle with saddle position if it has been...

Why fiddle with saddle position if it has been working fine for you with no issues for > 10 years?





A Shimano neural service bike, which is the prior version of Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, has...
03-25-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 333
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Cassette Lock Ring Fail

I ride an 11-speed Prestacycle cassette which comes with a lock ring that does not have a crush spacer. About a year ago, during a long and fast (for me) descent, my crank locked up and I could...
03-25-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 983
Posted By SoSmellyAir

As a fellow chain waxer, I was also going to...

As a fellow chain waxer, I was also going to chime in with the obligatory reference to chain waxing, but I must warn about the use of odorless mineral spirits (and other volatile solvents) in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, whether wax displaces every last bit of...

Yes, whether wax displaces every last bit of water is the focus of my discussion above with elcruxio. My concern is that it would not.



Unfortunately, heating the chain to evaporate residual...
03-17-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,929
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I rode SART for the first time yesterday (on a...

I rode SART for the first time yesterday (on a group ride) from Imperial Highway down to Angels Stadium yesterday morning and can confirm that the ride is nice but boring.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,656
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, wealth is not a quick fix for poor health,...

Yes, wealth is not a quick fix for poor health, but with wealth generally comes better opportunities (e.g., via better diet and exercise) to become healthy and/or maintain health.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Not sure about salt. California has hard water,...

Not sure about salt. California has hard water, so relatively high mineral content. This was a chain that had previously been degreased with a degreaser, and thereafter lubricated with Boeshield T-9,...
03-16-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,371
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I agree with Mojo31; if the bike otherwise fits,...

I agree with Mojo31; if the bike otherwise fits, I would rather pay $160 for the shorter seat mast cap than cut anything on the frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By SoSmellyAir

That is not my experience. I had a Shimano 105...

That is not my experience. I had a Shimano 105 (CN-HG600) which I rinsed out with boiling water, then blow dry with an air compressor. There were little spots with surface rust by the time I was done...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By SoSmellyAir

A little water in the wax itself is no problem. A...

A little water in the wax itself is no problem. A little water trapped within the chain before waxing deters wax adhesion and causes rust.



Why are you watching it at all? Why not use a $10...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By SoSmellyAir

UK has sunlight? ;) But seriously, no....

UK has sunlight? ;)

But seriously, no. Melting point of paraffin starts at 50 *C at the low end, and I would not ride at temperatures anywhere near that.
03-15-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,988
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yep, especially these days.

Yep, especially these days.
03-15-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,162
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Did my first ever group ride with the nice folks...

Did my first ever group ride with the nice folks of Our Gang MS Ride; their weekly Friday ride starts (and ends) at Citrus Park just up the road from my house.
03-14-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,129
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Bowling shoes!? ;)

Bowling shoes!? ;)
03-14-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,592
Posted By SoSmellyAir

According to Shimano, also stiffness: STIFFNESS...

According to Shimano, also stiffness: STIFFNESS INDEX | SHIMANO GEAR (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/technologies/apparel-accessories/footwear/stiffness.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,843
Posted By SoSmellyAir

But why? Unlike dentists, neither public...

But why? Unlike dentists, neither public defenders nor divorce attorneys tell their customers that the customers have to visit them at least twice a year.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 585
Posted By SoSmellyAir

At least this solves the problem of not having...

At least this solves the problem of not having enough room on the handlebar to mount lights. Bonus points for connecting this to the Di2 blips.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,483
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Mine is an iLeash, but at least it can be...

Mine is an iLeash, but at least it can be disabled via its power button.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 585
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I have seen top tube mounts refer to as bento box...

I have seen top tube mounts refer to as bento box mounts, but since I barely have the skills to take a sip from my down tube bottle while riding -- forget it if it is the seat tube bottle -- I giggle...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,843
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The only thing missing from this piece is an @...

The only thing missing from this piece is an @ before the name of the muse that inspired the redemption.

Bravo!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By SoSmellyAir

1. Is the wax you use a paraffin wax? The max...

1. Is the wax you use a paraffin wax? The max melting point that I have seen quoted for paraffin wax is 165 *F or just under 75 *C. If it is a ski wax, why does it need to have such a high melting...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,483
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Well, we are all glad that you are now finally...

Well, we are all glad that you are now finally riding with a mobile phone, albeit reluctantly.
03-13-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,129
Posted By SoSmellyAir

For flat pedals, either with or without pins, I...

For flat pedals, either with or without pins, I find that Merrell Revel Roust (discontinued) and Five Ten MTB shoes (now under Adidas) work well. Basically one wants a shoe with a sole that flexes...
03-12-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,790
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Teenagers racing one another on Super 73 e-bikes.

Teenagers racing one another on Super 73 e-bikes.
03-12-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,582
Posted By SoSmellyAir

If you have Ultegra pulleys, both pulleys have...

If you have Ultegra pulleys, both pulleys have ball bearings. Whereas, for 105 pulleys, one has ball bearings while the other only has a bushing; I forgot which one because I upgraded to Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,124
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Maybe it is just a matter of which hoods one is...

Maybe it is just a matter of which hoods one is most used to? My most frequently ridden road bike has 105 (5800) STI levers, and the hoods feel just right. When I ride my gravel bike, the GRX (RX810)...
03-11-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I agree that straight block gearing (i.e., a...

I agree that straight block gearing (i.e., a single tooth gap) is nice for maintaining cadence but at a certain point (i.e., past the 17T cog for me personally) there is diminishing returns. For...
03-11-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,582
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I think the word you are looking for is...

I think the word you are looking for is "grommet". A bare cable (i.e., not within housing) runs through a grommet when the cable enters or exits via a small hole in the frame. The grommet is inserted...
03-11-24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,582
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Does your bike have internal derailleur cable...

Does your bike have internal derailleur cable routing? Still not sure what you mean by donut; are you referring to a cable guide? If a cable guide is missing and the bare (i.e., not within housing)...
03-10-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,582
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Do you mean that -- instead of keeping both...

Do you mean that -- instead of keeping both derailleur cables more or less parallel within the down tube of the frame -- the bike shop somehow crossed (or worse, tangled) them so that they were...
03-10-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I was riding an 11-speed 12-25 cassette and went...

I was riding an 11-speed 12-25 cassette and went to an 11-speed 12-28 cassette instead. The 18T was nice to bridge the gap but not as useful as having a 28T as a bailout cog. Given that I could...
03-10-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By SoSmellyAir

An 11-speed Shimano 12-25 cassette has the...

An 11-speed Shimano 12-25 cassette has the following cogs: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25. The gaps are already very close; what additional cog would you add for a 12-speed version?


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Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Hocking a loogie per roller? ;)

Hocking a loogie per roller? ;)
03-09-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,162
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Hiked Peters Canyon with my son (3.3 miles) and...

Hiked Peters Canyon with my son (3.3 miles) and decided to bike it too in the opposite direction (9.8 miles); my first time on SPD. Had to walk one short downhill segment with multiple more or less...
03-08-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,029
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Who doesn't love fuchsia? :rolleyes:

Who doesn't love fuchsia? :rolleyes:
03-07-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,004
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Don't worry, I am sure there are lots of people...

Don't worry, I am sure there are lots of people who look worse in yoga pants than you do in bike shorts.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 608
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Perhaps a better question is whether the risks of...

Perhaps a better question is whether the risks of riding this wheel would be worth it? Personally, I would answer no, because the middle photo shows that the wheel sidewall is compromised, so it may...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,483
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The only improvement regarding impact resistance...

The only improvement regarding impact resistance that I have read about pertains to the hookless wheel sidewalls themselves; no other part of the wheel or the tires were mentioned. I do not have any...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,483
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes, an alleged advantage of hookless is that a...

Yes, an alleged advantage of hookless is that a hookless wheel sidewall would be more impact resistant. But note that there was no promise that either the tire itself, the entire wheel + tire system,...
03-05-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 758
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Do you have an existing road bike that you like?...

Do you have an existing road bike that you like? If so, it can serve as a frame geometry reference against which to compare both the Trek Checkpoint AL5 and the Specialized Diverge Comp E5, so you...
03-05-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,318
Posted By SoSmellyAir

All this chatter about bagpipes; I would rather...

All this chatter about bagpipes; I would rather know what a bling corner is. ;) An MTV Cribs style McMansion inside the apex of the turn? Or at least someone with cubic zirconium grillz?

No, but...
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