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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By grecinos

Both left and right baseplates fit flush. ...

Both left and right baseplates fit flush.

To Wahoo's defense, they agreed to send me replacement baseplates after I told them the left baseplate didn't align with the cleat and that I was unable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By grecinos

Right, they look identical with no visible...

Right, they look identical with no visible markings denoting left and right. I contacted Speedplay customer support and the agent told me that there are left and right baseplates. I guess he...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By grecinos

Edit: I've decided to move this thread to the...

Edit: I've decided to move this thread to the General Cycling Discussion Forum. Feel free to remove this thread. Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By grecinos

Is there a difference between the left and right baseplate for Speedplay Cleats?

Hey folks,

Can someone please tell me if there is a difference between the left and right baseplate on Speedplay standard cleats? If so, how can you tell.

I've included photos of what I believe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By grecinos

Is there a difference between the left and right baseplate for Speedplay Cleats?

Hey folks,

Can someone please tell me if there is a difference between the left and right baseplate on Speedplay standard cleats? If so, how can you tell.

I've included photos of what I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,239
Posted By grecinos

Same here. It posted on my credit card as a...

Same here. It posted on my credit card as a pending refund.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,239
Posted By grecinos

Did anyone else get the email notification from...

Did anyone else get the email notification from GCN+ stating that Max will take over cycling coverage? What are your thoughts on the cost of the subscription fee? Do you plan on being a subscriber...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By grecinos

Sure am! As long as they stow away nicely and...

Sure am! As long as they stow away nicely and doesn't obstruct the Fid-lock bottle system currently in use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By grecinos

Good question. The reason I'd like to have a pump...

Good question. The reason I'd like to have a pump / CO2 combination is that the pump can be used to fill the innertube with a bit of air before installation. The CO2 inflator provides higher...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By grecinos

Yes, I use fingerless gloves. I never ride...

Yes, I use fingerless gloves. I never ride without them.

My solution was to use a bit of handlebar tape, wrap it round the top part of the lever and secure it with a bit of electric tape. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By grecinos

My hands get "scraped" from Shimano Ultegra Di2 Shifters - Anyone else have this prob

Hello fellow riders!

I recently purchased a new bike. Like my previous bike, it has Shimano Ultregra Di2 12 speed, my old bike has the 11 speed variant. I noticed that my right middle finger gets...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By grecinos

Any recommendations on a CO2 hand pump inflation kit?

Hey folks!

I'm looking for a portable hand pump with a CO2 inflator combination. My current one works fine, but the water bottle bracket obstructs my Fid-lock bottle from smoothly removing it from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 913
Posted By grecinos

That was my plan. Aside from the bike frame, I'd...

That was my plan. Aside from the bike frame, I'd like to apply the protective tape on the crank arms only. I've seen YouTube videos of people applying protective tape to the crank arms. Quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 913
Posted By grecinos

Thanks for the link. I will definitely keep...

Thanks for the link. I will definitely keep things to a minimum. I'm basing the areas to be covered on my previous bike. Of all the tubes, the top tube exhibited the most damage to the paint. I'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 913
Posted By grecinos

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated! There...

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated!

There are some 3M protective film available at Amazon of various sizes. In regard to the width / length, I'll have to do the numbers when I receive the bike....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 913
Posted By grecinos

Clear vinyl protection tape for road bikes recommendations

Hey folks,

I'm going to buy a new Trek Emonda SL 7 road bike. I want to protect areas of the bike prone to scratches such as the top tube, chain stays, downtube, seat tube, fork and crankset.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

No. There's nothing on the crank arm. I have a...

No. There's nothing on the crank arm. I have a Stages crank arm power meter on that side. It makes sense that it got worse over time and I just didn't notice. It did chip off as I was washing it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

It is an awkward oriented photo. I had to put the...

It is an awkward oriented photo. I had to put the bike on a work stand, rotate it, and take a photo of the underside. This photo was taken on the non-drive side. The worst of the chipping shown is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

I was able to confirm the warranty claim was...

I was able to confirm the warranty claim was submitted by calling Trek.

In case you folks are wondering, the following photo shows the suspect chip.

Edit: Since I'm new to these forums, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

I spoke with a Trek representative today. He...

I spoke with a Trek representative today. He said the closest match to my frame would be an Emonda SL, SLR or ALR series. I can purchase the frame by itself or as a complete bike. The cost for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

All very good points. jaxgtr & bargainguy: I...

All very good points.

jaxgtr & bargainguy: I never thought about bringing the frame to a repair shop but will definitely look into it. Thanks for the suggestions.

Iride01: I normally upgrade my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

I can see the carbon exposed where the chip...

I can see the carbon exposed where the chip occurred. There's other similar visible chipping in the paint around the edge of the bottom bracket area. There's definitely something going on, but it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

The bottom bracket is exhibiting some chipping on...

The bottom bracket is exhibiting some chipping on the frame. It doesn't appear to have a crack or audible noises (yet). I took some photos along with the original receipt for the frame. This frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,539
Posted By grecinos

My 2006 Trek Madone Frame Warranty Was Declined - Given a 20% Discount - Any Advise?

Hi folks!

I had my local Trek dealer submit a warranty claim for my 2006 Trek Madone 5.2. It was declined, but I was given a 20% discount on a frame of bike. The catch is, I have to do it through...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By grecinos

Good point. There's a possibility that I will...

Good point. There's a possibility that I will receive a new frame as per a warranty claim. Thus, I will not likely have a say in what I will receive. So, I have to weigh my odds between both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By grecinos

Can I use my rim brake Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 spd with mechanical disc brakes

Hello folks,

I have Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed componentry on my 2006 Trek Madone 5.2 with rim brakes. I have the opportunity to upgrade my frame to a modern equivalent. The modern equivalent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By grecinos

Fortunately, I kept the receipts from the...

Fortunately, I kept the receipts from the original warranty replacement. You're right, the bike shop didn't have a copy of the receipt as it was too long ago. I already filed a claim with a Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By grecinos

That's precisely what happened with the original...

That's precisely what happened with the original warranty exchange. They said they would honor the replacement, but I had no say in the model I would receive. So the issue now has to do with rim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By grecinos

Thanks for the quick response. The information...

Thanks for the quick response. The information I'm seeking are the the date created, the model, and exact frame size. This (circa 2006) Madone frame was given to me many years ago as a warranty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By grecinos

How / Where can I find the details of my 2006 Trek Madone given its serial number?

Hello folks,

I'm new to this forum. I have a Trek Madone that was made around 2006. I'm trying to decipher the details using the serial number attached to the bike.

If I post the serial...
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