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#3777
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 52,249
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
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#3778
So it is
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 21,860
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
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People may think I'm not the smartest arrow in the quiver, but they at least know I'm not Chinese carbon handlebar stupid.
#3779
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Not me. There is one intersection that is not very safe and where little ole me and my bike won't trigger the lights to change. Rather than play pinball running a red light, I'll reach over and hit the button to get a green light.
Some people here don't get it. SMH
Some people here don't get it. SMH
#3780
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
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#3781
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,650
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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2,383 Posts
#3782
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,650
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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#3784
So it is
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 21,860
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
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3,006 Posts
#3785
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 19,349
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
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Ebay has notified me that the last two bits for the Litespeed's updating are in the mail. Well, not really The Mail, because the vendor shipped via FedEx, but you know what I mean. I can't decide whether I should start the work on it now, or wait till the crank and BB have arrived. I mean, I COULD get the whole thing done, and rideable with the 7410 crankset, and just have my LBS swap the cranks and BB when they arrive. I might need to do some SLIGHT adjustment to the FD with the new crank.
I confess, though, that I'm stalling, because the first step is taking apart that sweet 7410 build. It's a dilemma - I want the R8000 build so I can do harder climbs, but I really love it with the current build. Except for climbing. And I want to do more climbing.
I confess, though, that I'm stalling, because the first step is taking apart that sweet 7410 build. It's a dilemma - I want the R8000 build so I can do harder climbs, but I really love it with the current build. Except for climbing. And I want to do more climbing.
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"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
#3786
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Yucatán. México
Posts: 7,097
Bikes: 2022 Gt Avalanche
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#3787
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 52,249
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
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1,444 Posts
#3788
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Yucatán. México
Posts: 7,097
Bikes: 2022 Gt Avalanche
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put the 120 mm stem from the cervelo on the Ritchey. Tried going for a bike ride with my daughter to test ride it out but she is easily distracted.
First impressions might have to raise it up 2/5 mm but the reach feels good. Once I determine where I want it I’ll chop off periscope.
#3789
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,650
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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#3790
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,650
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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#3792
he said member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: is everything
Posts: 13,802
Bikes: yes please
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1,207 Posts
#3793
he said member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: is everything
Posts: 13,802
Bikes: yes please
Liked 1,951 Times
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1,207 Posts
#3794
he said member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: is everything
Posts: 13,802
Bikes: yes please
Liked 1,951 Times
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Ebay has notified me that the last two bits for the Litespeed's updating are in the mail. Well, not really The Mail, because the vendor shipped via FedEx, but you know what I mean. I can't decide whether I should start the work on it now, or wait till the crank and BB have arrived. I mean, I COULD get the whole thing done, and rideable with the 7410 crankset, and just have my LBS swap the cranks and BB when they arrive. I might need to do some SLIGHT adjustment to the FD with the new crank.
I confess, though, that I'm stalling, because the first step is taking apart that sweet 7410 build. It's a dilemma - I want the R8000 build so I can do harder climbs, but I really love it with the current build. Except for climbing. And I want to do more climbing.
I confess, though, that I'm stalling, because the first step is taking apart that sweet 7410 build. It's a dilemma - I want the R8000 build so I can do harder climbs, but I really love it with the current build. Except for climbing. And I want to do more climbing.
#3795
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,650
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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#3796
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 26,245
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It looks like the rear one on my mtb. You flip the lever out and down and it fits into a cutout in the part below it and you use the lever to loosen/tighten the axle. When tightening, you use the lever like a regular skewer to lock it down. It takes a little practice.
Formula XQR-12F Thru Axle Reviews (bikereviewer.co.uk)
Formula XQR-12F Thru Axle Reviews (bikereviewer.co.uk)
Last edited by big john; 05-04-22 at 04:40 PM.
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#3797
he said member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: is everything
Posts: 13,802
Bikes: yes please
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Different ebay store. Sold me garbage. Wouldn't stand behind it. Stalled me until the return window closed then ghosted me. Princess bike (Super Team) sold me a set of hoops to rebuild the wheels. The front one blew apart from tire pressure on the way to a ride. She replaced it under warranty no troubles.
#3798
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,650
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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Different ebay store. Sold me garbage. Wouldn't stand behind it. Stalled me until the return window closed then ghosted me. Princess bike (Super Team) sold me a set of hoops to rebuild the wheels. The front one blew apart from tire pressure on the way to a ride. She replaced it under warranty no troubles.
that’s cool. I bought mine through amazon, no issues even after running into cars.
What tire pressure were you using that gave you trouble?
#3799
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: 757
Posts: 11,650
Bikes: Madone, Emonda, 5500, Ritchey Breakaway
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It looks like the rear one on my mtb. You flip the lever out and down and it fits into a cutout in the part below it and you use the lever to loosen/tighten the axle. When tightening, you use the lever like a regular skewer to lock it down. It takes a little practice.
Formula XQR-12F Thru Axle Reviews (bikereviewer.co.uk)
Formula XQR-12F Thru Axle Reviews (bikereviewer.co.uk)
Interesting, I just assumed the lever didn’t actually do anything.