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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,835
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I did not know Toronto was this bad. I am sorry...

I did not know Toronto was this bad. I am sorry that you seem to have effectively given up on cycling. How is running so "much safer"; are you not running on the same trails?
Forum: Southern California
05-11-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 146
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Love to join you guys next month; please keep...

Love to join you guys next month; please keep this thread updated.

Is this a "classic" ride in the sense that I should try to finish building my older bike by then?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-11-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 793
Posted By SoSmellyAir

My inner thighs are fat and I had issues even...

My inner thighs are fat and I had issues even with the bolt side of this mount: Amazon.com: TUSITA Seat Post Quarter Turn Mount Compatible with Garmin Varia RTL510 RTL515 RVR315 Rearview - Fit 27.2mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,398
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Plus Rock-n-Roll tells you to just liberally...

Plus Rock-n-Roll tells you to just liberally squirt its lube roughly in the direction of where the chain is resting on the cassette.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-11-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,123
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Glad everyone is pretty chill about this whole...

Glad everyone is pretty chill about this whole exchange.

zandoval: I doubt it is your fault; it is largely the fault of the U.S. education system. The fact we even have the concepts of "spelling...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-11-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 793
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Holy sharp edges! My fat inner thighs tremble in...

Holy sharp edges! My fat inner thighs tremble in fear.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 793
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The stock Garmin seatpost mount sucks. I...

The stock Garmin seatpost mount sucks. I recommend this one: Amazon.com: TUSITA Bike Seat Post Mount Compatible with Garmin Varia RTL510 RTL515 RVR315, Rearview Radar - Round,D Shaped,Aero Seat Post...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 358
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I do not recall LarrySellerz suggesting this, but...

I do not recall LarrySellerz suggesting this, but I do recall beng1 doing so.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 793
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Hmmm! Coincidentally, I have just removed the...

Hmmm! Coincidentally, I have just removed the SmartSense system (from my new Cannondale Synapse 2RLE) which includes a battery cradle, battery, Varia rear radar, rear light, front light, a display...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10,417
Views: 3,351,961
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I am still alive but about to be booted off this...

I am still alive but about to be booted off this thread if I do not finish building my CAAD 4 soon. CAAD owners usually post here when they acquire or upgrade their CAADs.



If you include a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 801
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yeah, I suppose I must have misunderstood that...

Yeah, I suppose I must have misunderstood that review. 13 mm internal width is way too narrow, even for an older, narrower frame.



I recently bought those same wheels for my new bike and am...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 793
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yeah, mine is good for at least 4 of my go to...

Yeah, mine is good for at least 4 of my go to rides, each of which lasts just under 2 hour each.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,123
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Following in PeteHski's footsteps, I must note...

Following in PeteHski's footsteps, I must note that it is "than" (for a comparison) not "then" (for sequential events or objects).
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 793
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I have a Varia RTL-515, and prior to getting it,...

I have a Varia RTL-515, and prior to getting it, I had similar concerns as Steve B., that frequent alerts while riding in suburbia would be annoying. Now that I have had mine for a year, that has not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By SoSmellyAir

It's all good. I answered the OP's inquiry...

It's all good. I answered the OP's inquiry specifically, while you and KCT1986 laid out the framework for answering the entire category of questions.



No, but see above and my post # 12.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Yes. As noted by KCT1986 and me above,...

Yes.



As noted by KCT1986 and me above, this was the case for 10-speed Shimano cassettes. But this does not apply to the specific cassette mentioned by the OP, i.e., an 11-speed CS-HG800, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By SoSmellyAir

The same size lock ring comes with both 11-28 and...

The same size lock ring comes with both 11-28 and 12-25 Ultegra CS-R8000 cassettes. It works just fine because the respective smallest cog in each cassette -- 11T in the former, 12T in the latter --...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Synapse Carbon 3 L | Endurance Bikes | Cannondale...

Synapse Carbon 3 L | Endurance Bikes | Cannondale (https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/road/endurance/synapse-carbon/synapse-crb-3-l)

Synapse Carbon 3 L | Endurance Bikes | Cannondale...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 801
Posted By SoSmellyAir

According to this road.cc review the Mavic SSC...

According to this road.cc review the Mavic SSC Cosmic Carbon has an internal width of 19 mm.

Review: Mavic Cosmic Carbon 40 wheels | road.cc...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By SoSmellyAir

According to this road.cc review the Mavic SSC...

According to this road.cc review the Mavic SSC Cosmic Carbon has an internal width of 19 mm.

Review: Mavic Cosmic Carbon 40 wheels | road.cc...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

"Do sell" may be overstating things with respect...

"Do sell" may be overstating things with respect to the USA market; almost never in stock here: Canyon V13 1 1/4 Stem | CANYON US...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 481
Posted By SoSmellyAir

In addition to an issue with the crank, the left...

In addition to an issue with the crank, the left pedal may be loose (or a right pedal may have been forcefully installed onto the left crank) and/or the bottom bracket may be bad.

Why do you think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,191
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I use Dawn Powerwash Platinum spray to wash pots...

I use Dawn Powerwash Platinum spray to wash pots and pans, but have never used it on clothes or bike components. No damaged to the chain even if not rinsed off soon afterward? On dishes it just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 801
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Dude, McRib is ribbed; the cross-sectional width...

Dude, McRib is ribbed; the cross-sectional width varies between 25 mm and 28 mm, like the latest aero wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

As far as I could tell (when I considered an...

As far as I could tell (when I considered an Endurace before buying my new Synapse), one is limited to a select few models from Giant, Ritchey, and Zipp.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,577
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Now that I have studied this: Rotational inertia...

Now that I have studied this: Rotational inertia (article) | Khan Academy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By SoSmellyAir

To remove the expander plug from the steerer, one...

To remove the expander plug from the steerer, one must first loosen both the expander plug (i.e., by turning the silver hex part shown in post 11 above) and the stem bolts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Not necessarily. For example, I have two Ultegra...

Not necessarily. For example, I have two Ultegra CS-R8000 cassettes, 11-28 and 12-25, and they both have identical lock rings. But Shimano 10-speed Ultegra CS-6700 cassettes have different lock rings...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,410
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Lezyne SV Pro-5 (silver) is around $2 more than...

Lezyne SV Pro-5 (silver) is around $2 more than its V Pro-5 (black).
The reason I do not carry the latter is that I may not be able to find it when wearing my contact lenses.
The reason chaadster...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,577
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Would it be correct to summarize posts #75 and...

Would it be correct to summarize posts #75 and #77 by RChung as the changes in rotational inertia of the wheels during acceleration and deceleration largely cancel out on most rides because the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,410
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I have read that this is an issue caused by the...

I have read that this is an issue caused by the tight curve along the cable route within Shimano STI levers, which cause the cable to fray over time.



But no 6 mm hex! I carry a Lezyne SV Pro 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

In addition to setback, I personally see two...

In addition to setback, I personally see two other advantages to a seatpost swap: (1) improved compliance and (2) the option of using a seatpost with a top clamp and bottom cradle for (a) improved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 508
Posted By SoSmellyAir

11-speed road, with 50 | 34 chain rings: Hated...

11-speed road, with 50 | 34 chain rings: Hated the mid-range gaps (14T, 16T, 18T) in the 11-32 my bike came with, tried to Frankenstein a 12-28 from a 11-28 and a 12-25 but shifting at the transition...
Forum: Southern California
05-05-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 165
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Come on, Irvine!

Yesterday was the inaugural Ciclo Irvine, for which Irvine closed 1.66 miles of streets on Barranca Parkway and Harvard Avenue.

CicloIrvine | City of Irvine...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,410
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I thought the same regarding how a properly...

I thought the same regarding how a properly adjusted mechanical derailleur part would not need a mid-ride adjustment. However, once when my RD cable snapped mid-ride, leaving me stuck on the smallest...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

With respect to fit, OP did mention an endurance...

With respect to fit, OP did mention an endurance bike and listed a Cannondale Synapse as a possibility.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

With the Look 765 Optimum, at least the internal...

With the Look 765 Optimum, at least the internal routing is only through the headset, not through the stem. A wireless shifting setup (12 speed Di2 or SRAM AXS) would be preferable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 624
Views: 23,214
Posted By SoSmellyAir

And almost got run over by his own team car, who...

And almost got run over by his own team car, who was following rather close.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

danko: Look 765 Optimum currently on sale at BTD:...

danko: Look 765 Optimum currently on sale at BTD: Look Bikes, Frames and Forks Cycling Products - BikeTiresDirect (https://www.biketiresdirect.com/search/look-bikes-frames-and-forks)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,090
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Good call on having multiple pairs of bibs, but...

Good call on having multiple pairs of bibs, but better to wash bibs sooner rather than later after a ride; I generally do it right after or by the next day.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21,351
Views: 5,245,939
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Garmin Edge 540 and two K-Edge Race mounts (of...

Garmin Edge 540 and two K-Edge Race mounts (of different color); RideWithGPS app consumes iPhone battery at prodigious rate when navigating with Varia.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,191
Posted By SoSmellyAir

howaboutme: Just go to your local Home Depot and...

howaboutme: Just go to your local Home Depot and buy OMS:

Klean-Strip 1 qt. Odorless Mineral Spirits QKSP94005 - The Home Depot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 444
Posted By SoSmellyAir

A camera can also help with safety if it is...

A camera can also help with safety if it is visible to others and to the extent that it cause others to moderate their behavior.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,410
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Maybe sponsor him a BWR edition saddle bag for...

Maybe sponsor him a BWR edition saddle bag for the 2025 event; as seen in post #66, he needs some color.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,887
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Oh, the spare Presta valve core?

Oh, the spare Presta valve core?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,887
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Or people asking what is your ETA time, i.e.,...

Or people asking what is your ETA time, i.e., estimated time of arrival time.

I do not know why all policemen and reporters have to say "he was driving at a high rate of speed." Speed is distance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,549
Posted By SoSmellyAir

OK, so do you agree that heads have different...

OK, so do you agree that heads have different shapes, not just different sizes.



Yes, one can size up and pad the helmet to conform to one's head shape. But that is not an option when one needs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,549
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Please prepare to have your mind blown; see:...

Please prepare to have your mind blown; see: Choose the Right Motorcycle Helmet | NHTSA (https://www.nhtsa.gov/motorcycle-safety/choose-right-motorcycle-helmet).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,887
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This is so impractical, and a lead poisoning...

This is so impractical, and a lead poisoning risk.

I work with other chemists to formulate my own sunscreen and bike polish. The formulations are only mediocre at their respective stated functions...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Still setting it up, so have not ridden it yet.

Still setting it up, so have not ridden it yet.
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