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Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,949
Posted By hobkirk

Does a helmet mounted light cause problems? Recommended Light?

I decided a helmet mounted light might be smart for me

a substitute for a flashing front PLUS a rear blinky - I find oncoming cyclists with flashing lights are MUCH more visible (at least twice)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,242
Posted By hobkirk

Fortunately I did not get any such advice, so I...

Fortunately I did not get any such advice, so I just continued using SPD pedals. After 5 years, I have not noticed a problem that is not related to being older (75 next week).
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-14-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By hobkirk

What "size" is my full-suspension bike?

I've read there is a rule of thumb for finding if a bike fits -

sit on bike and inseam should be 2" off ground (or, you are just able to stand on your tippy toes!)

I bought a full suspension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,793
Posted By hobkirk

Brooks Bar Tape Ends

I have always had trouble inserting plugs into the bars after wrapping. But now I need to figure out why. I've watched numerous videos, and everyone just folds the bar tape in and sticks the plug in,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By hobkirk

Best rim brake pads (shoes?) for Ultegra?

I've always bought Shimano brake shoes (that means they come w/ the metal backing?). I've had no problems (except when I misaligned them).

But are there better alternatives? Like Kool Stop? Or?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By hobkirk

What does "1x" mean? Like 30/30? On most...

What does "1x" mean? Like 30/30?

On most rides I never get out of the middle chain ring (43 with 11/34 covers me from about 6-28 MPH).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By hobkirk

RD 2nd Jockey Wheel is Misaligned?

First - Thanks for all the help w/ yesterday's alignment. I took everything apart, found nothing wrong w/ dropout alignment, squareness or parallel. I experimented with bending the hanger using an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By hobkirk

Interesting Q - I will check it tomorrow...

Interesting Q - I will check it tomorrow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By hobkirk

Does that need to done by a "big time" LBS? Can...

Does that need to done by a "big time" LBS?
Can I do it myself using precise straight edges, etc.?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By hobkirk

I don't know what cold set means - the hanger is...

I don't know what cold set means - the hanger is solidly mounted, aligns perfectly as far as I can tell...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By hobkirk

RD will not gut far enough to align w/ small cog

MY APOLOGIES! I expected this was going to be fairly simple - "Oh, you forgot to do XYZ..." - Now that I read your replies, I wish I had done more before I posted.

I will dig deeper tomorrow:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By hobkirk

I cannot find part number on any of them

I cannot find part number on any of them
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By hobkirk

Thank you all. I do listen. The cable IS...

Thank you all. I do listen.

The cable IS stiff and I will replace it. I just did that for my RD last week - I managed to snake it into the housing without unwrapping the handlebars.
After lots...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By hobkirk

Shimano FD - What is diff between Triple and Double?

Is there a way to determine if the FD is a double or triple before installation?
Can I use a double FD if I am willing to forgo shifting into my big or small chain ring? (my cassette is 11-34)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By hobkirk

Thanks all - that's great news! Ironic that I...

Thanks all - that's great news!
Ironic that I checked Sheldon's site but could not find the info. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By hobkirk

Hub width 8 vs 10 vw 11

I know the 11-speed hub is slightly wider than 10 - I had to use a spacer, and everything aligned.

Now I must deal with an 8-speed rear wheel. (the wheel is off a Greg Lemond bike, hub is Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By hobkirk

Mavic Wheels - what size? 27? 700?

I bought a pair of Mavic "on special" at Belmont Wheelworks - about $350 w/ tires, IIRC. . I recently bought a new tire - Conti 5000 700x25. It was VERY, VERY hard to mount. I've done it twice - once...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-19, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By hobkirk

New 10s Shimano Cassette, Now gears 5 & 6 are funky

New cassette is identical to the old (Shimano 11-34).
I installed it intact as one unit.
Visually the spacing looks perfect.
A pro mechanic at Wheelworks looked at it for 5-10 minutes and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By hobkirk

CF Specialized Roubaix - drop-out flex? Need new frame?

Do I need a new frame?

History - I've I had about 1/8" play at brake caliper in my rear wheel for a long time -

2013 - I think this pre-dates the problem, but it's probably relevant. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,384
Posted By hobkirk

Yup. I carry a cable in my handlebar bag. What a...

Yup. I carry a cable in my handlebar bag. What a joy to have it when the cable snapped just inside the head 25 miles from home. I also carry two Allen wrenches (much nicer to use than the typical...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,071
Posted By hobkirk

Tire Pressure: How to test for "too low"?

What's the limiting factor on low tire pressure? Obviously is the tire rolls off the rim when cornering, but beyond that:


"Feel" - responsiveness?
Getting flats?

Tech Details


2008...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-18, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,945
Posted By hobkirk

Helmet Quick Release Buckle?

The clasp or buckle on my helmet broke. One of the 2 prongs broke. I've often found the buckle a PITA to release, especially if I'm wearing gloves. So I will get a 5/8" replacement, probably just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-18, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,999
Posted By hobkirk

POLL: Do you stretch before/after rides?

I don't stretch unless it's been a hard ride, but I'm interested to hear YOUR experience, especially older riders (ages 50 to about early 60's seems pretty different than 70).
This is my first poll,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-18, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By hobkirk

Forest - That's pretty good. Thanks for the smile.

Forest - That's pretty good. Thanks for the smile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By hobkirk

Why didn't you think of that?

By happenstance* I ended up on the Sharper Image website. What a trip down memory lane... Hey, they have a section on BIKES...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,465
Posted By hobkirk

Thanks for sharing, both the data and your...

Thanks for sharing, both the data and your thoughts.
I'm impressed by an average of 63' ascent per mile. I consider anything over 50' to be hilly.
More data? How old are you?

This is my 7th...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-17, 11:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,697
Posted By hobkirk

I concur - excellent link. Thank you "Rewarming"...

I concur - excellent link. Thank you "Rewarming" is an excellent word I just added to my vocabulary.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,697
Posted By hobkirk

My BP seems to range all over the place. ...

My BP seems to range all over the place.


Doctors always tell me it's fine, altho I don't remember the numbers. In the last 5 years, after a lifetime of rarely needing a doctor, I've had...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,697
Posted By hobkirk

As stated, this has happened often over the last...

As stated, this has happened often over the last 40 years (except the tingling fingers, I think that only started in recent years*). But to answer you questions:


On this day, it was about 45°...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,697
Posted By hobkirk

Cold! 1-2 hours after ride, fingers tingle

Sometimes 1-2 hours after a cold ride I feel "chilled to the bone" even though I only got moderately cold while riding and don't sweat much (hat soaked).


I will come in to my 70° house, sit at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By hobkirk

First reply, from a non mech! (altho I did run a...

First reply, from a non mech! (altho I did run a car repair shop (mine) for 14 years)
I'd feel fine if there were 3 full threads. I don't think there's much stress pulling against the nut.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-26-17, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,790
Posted By hobkirk

Mid-foot?

Somewhere I read that the favored cleat position for riders in the 3K Race Across America generally is mid-sole.


That is "as far back as it can go" (as several said) in most cycling shoes.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-17, 09:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,954
Posted By hobkirk

FWIW, a German rider joined our Wednesday Wheeler...

FWIW, a German rider joined our Wednesday Wheeler group for one ride (30-mile road). He was wearing a helmet with a chin guard, shoulder pads (from motocross?), elbow pads, knee pads, and padded...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,912
Posted By hobkirk

Sy - Are you being funny? Or rude? Getting...

Sy - Are you being funny? Or rude? Getting knocked out is scary.


To the OP: I had a seemingly almost identical experience:

Last year I went over the bars, crushed my helmet, and have no...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-17, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,204
Posted By hobkirk

I'm fat but fit - 230# @ 6'1" (I've shrunk 3/4")....

I'm fat but fit - 230# @ 6'1" (I've shrunk 3/4"). I rarely ride 2 days in a row and I ride about 100 miles a week. 2 years ago I did intervals and I'd regularly get my AHM to 150 for minute 2-8* or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-17, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,989
Posted By hobkirk

You don't list your location, so this suggestion...

You don't list your location, so this suggestion might be irrelevant. When I started 7 years ago, I rode my 35-year-old steel bike (new tires & chain). I've never been a joiner, but this time I did,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,729
Posted By hobkirk

I rode by the North Bridge park entrance...

I rode by the North Bridge park entrance yesterday. No girls! Now I'm disappointed...

In my first year riding (age 64), I failed to unclip 3 times. Once was coming downhill in Sudbury into a T...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,494
Posted By hobkirk

Replacement soles: I bought my Sidi's used...

Replacement soles: I bought my Sidi's used through eBay about 3 years ago. I was immediately impressed by how effective the ratchet straps were and the extra stiffness. But they get old. The soles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By hobkirk

I've test ridden 5 bikes from 3 different shops....

I've test ridden 5 bikes from 3 different shops. They all had bikes in stock in my size and one shop spent about 20-30 minutes fitting me. I ended up buying a used bike, but I still use the "fitting"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,190
Posted By hobkirk

Wipe your brow...

I use head bands - Nike terry-cloth (?) is my favorite, but I also like my two Halo bands.

BUT I still like to wipe my brow often, so I keep two bandannas in my handlebar bag. Susan, a lovely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By hobkirk

Hub overhaul? Ksyrium Elite, Great service! Hub clicks?

I had a problem (posted here) with excess play in my rear wheel.

I went to Wheelworks in Belmont and handed the rear wheel to the tech. "No problem here. Do you have the bike?"
With the wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-17, 04:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,171
Posted By hobkirk

I got fitted 7 years ago when I started. It was...

I got fitted 7 years ago when I started. It was very precise, took around an hour. It was a system used by Specialized, IIRC.

I think it helped, but not much more than the fitting the same shop...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,734
Posted By hobkirk

I wasn't there, so I can't know what happened,...

I wasn't there, so I can't know what happened, how his voice sounded, how your voice sounded, etc. But you say some VERY nice things about him. Maybe you're being overly sensitive? I've never been a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,237
Posted By hobkirk

My bike is a 2007 CF Roubaix w/ Fizik tape and...

My bike is a 2007 CF Roubaix w/ Fizik tape and clear gel shaped pads (I don't remember where it came from). I just replaced my shifters so I am re-taping. My experience:

Initially I reused my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,365
Posted By hobkirk

Congratulations. You're doing great if you're...

Congratulations. You're doing great if you're satisfied.
FWIW, I started riding at 64 and decided to JUMP IN DEEP! (That's always been my standard style (idiocy?))

Week 1 (starting 6/1/2010) =...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-17, 07:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,646
Posted By hobkirk

Rear tire sliding on sharp, fast turn - 1/8" play or tire?

How much wheel axle play is OK? How much tire wear is OK?
(I know both Q's are lame, but I really am curious.)

My bike rear tire seems to slide sometimes on hard right turns taken at speed (T...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-17, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,811
Posted By hobkirk

Nail Polish OK for Paint Touch-up?

I have a 2007 GT road bike, CF, painted, with a couple spots where the paint has scraped off.

Is it OK to use fingernail polish? I expect the drug store will have silver and white as well as a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-17, 08:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,068
Posted By hobkirk

Thank you very much, Carbon Fiber Boy. I've...

Thank you very much, Carbon Fiber Boy. I've already ordered it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-17, 08:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,068
Posted By hobkirk

"Snap-on transmitter" - what's that? I use a...

"Snap-on transmitter" - what's that? I use a strap like someone showed in a response below.

Great. But which Polar strap? I went to the site and get confused. "Coded" vs "Non-coded," some say...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,445
Posted By hobkirk

More Information on Original Post - Michael is RIDING!

I just noticed this thread had resurfaced. In case anyone is curious...

Michael was about to leave on a week-long mountain hike when he had the problems I described in the original post.
He was...
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