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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Except mine. It doesn't happen to mine. ;) :D

Except mine. It doesn't happen to mine. ;) :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Wouldn't "all" sti shifters imply "every" sti...

Wouldn't "all" sti shifters imply "every" sti shifter?

Or are you playing semantics here because I didn't use the "sti" acronym in my statement?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

This can't be true. Cxwrench says they fall apart...

This can't be true. Cxwrench says they fall apart and break at least once maybe twice per year. And it's all of them!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

I mentioned that earlier in this thread but was...

I mentioned that earlier in this thread but was shot down and told "they all do it"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

We both have these bikes. Hers is 2020 and mine...

We both have these bikes. Hers is 2020 and mine is a 2021.

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-5/p/28311/

Shimano 105 R7025...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

I fully understand the basics. I even fully...

I fully understand the basics. I even fully understand that some of you like throwing away money on unnecessary maintenance.

But hey...You do you and I'll do me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Sorry I wasn't clear. But I ride (use) the road...

Sorry I wasn't clear. But I ride (use) the road bike once...maybe twice per week. The mountain bike gets used 3-4 days per week. That's what I was trying to say.

Besides...Everyone knows that 10...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Well This thread has gone all over the place....

Well This thread has gone all over the place. First I've been told I need to change the cable and housing annually no matter what according to cxwrench. Which is complete bunk.

Then you say...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

So what's the magic mileage that my road bike...

So what's the magic mileage that my road bike cables should be experiencing problems?



Not even sure what this is supposed to mean. Different bikes for different disciplines. I prefer off road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Yup. ~2900 on my 2021 Trek Domane. ~3500 on my...

Yup. ~2900 on my 2021 Trek Domane. ~3500 on my girls 2020 Trek Domane. Zero shifting or shifter cable issues. And because of this thread I went out and checked them last night. Nothing wrong.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Bikes are always stored in a garage. Since I...

Bikes are always stored in a garage. Since I live an an area that has a winter season and snow on the ground ~November thru April each year...What bike I ride depends on the weather/season. ~April...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

The oldest bike, the 2016 hard tail mountain...

The oldest bike, the 2016 hard tail mountain bike, has over 4000 miles on it right now.

The road bike (the one you indicated that I should be having problems with annually because of notorious...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

2016 Hardtail (Shimano) still has original cable...

2016 Hardtail (Shimano) still has original cable and housing. Shifts perfect.
2018 Fat Bike (SRAM) still has original cable and housing. Shifts perfect.
2019 Hybrid Bike (SRAM) still has original...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Mechanical engineer for 30+ years. Been working...

Mechanical engineer for 30+ years. Been working on my own bikes since I was a teenager. Haven't worked on as many bikes as you over the years...but they are simple machines and not that difficult.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

And you claiming that shifter cables need to be...

And you claiming that shifter cables need to be replaced once a year is a load of horse manure. I mentioned it to some friends biking last night. They laughed and laughed and laughed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

No. I'm not wrong. ...

No. I'm not wrong.

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/cutting-and-sizing-cable-housing

https://bike.bikegremlin.com/8622/housing-routing/

I'll let you know what mileage mine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

What I'm saying is that cable housing that is too...

What I'm saying is that cable housing that is too short can kink and bind the cable creating even more friction/resistance vs. just the resistance of the derailleur spring. A tight loop where the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

As an atheist that likes to drink beer? Not so...

As an atheist that likes to drink beer? Not so sure on that. :D

Wonder if the cable is under high tension during shifts? Maybe inspecting bend loops further down the line (especially at the rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Yeah. Mine isn't frayed. Oh god no. I...

Yeah. Mine isn't frayed.



Oh god no. I have hills to go up and down in every direction from my house. Can't get away from them. The damn town I live in is in a valley. I have to climb to get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

I have some friends with the same model of bike...

I have some friends with the same model of bike or a competitor bike Specialized, Giant, Cannondale...same-same...no issues with their shifter cables and many many miles on their bikes. Just checked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Shimano 105 11 speed drivetrain. Strava...

Shimano 105 11 speed drivetrain.

Strava indicates that I have ~2900 miles on my Domane. Still shifts like the day I bought it. The girls bike is one year older and has more miles...also still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Hmmm...Road bikes are 2020 and 2021 Trek...

Hmmm...Road bikes are 2020 and 2021 Trek Domane's. No problems with them either.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

No. See my response above. [/i] 2 Fat...

No. See my response above.

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2 Fat Bikes, 2 Mountain Bikes, 2 Road Bikes and a hybrid bike. I average about 4,000 miles/per year between my two mountain bikes, fat bike and my road bike. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Well if they don't...it's not even noticeable. ...

Well if they don't...it's not even noticeable.



Silly comparison since you are talking about something that costs thousands of dollars to repair or replace if you don't keep on on the oil...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

I do ride that much per week. But why should I...

I do ride that much per week. But why should I replace them if they are working just fine? I don't know anyone that replaces their cables and housing once a year. If the cable/housing is going bad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

I've found the mods here to be a little heavy...

I've found the mods here to be a little heavy handed. They need to lighten up a bit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,866
Posted By prj71

Nobody actually does this do they? I have an 8...

Nobody actually does this do they? I have an 8 year old bike and 4 year old bike and haven't touched the cables on them yet.
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