Addiction LXXVIII
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 26,245
Liked 10,155 Times
in
4,935 Posts
We had squeal out. If I'd know it was $20 a thimblefull, I'd have asked if I could have the remainder when we closed!
https://www.modernbike.com/product-2...4aAvrdEALw_wcB
Luckily I rarely get squeal on personal bikes. AZ sun and sand keeps the noise down.
https://www.modernbike.com/product-2...4aAvrdEALw_wcB
Luckily I rarely get squeal on personal bikes. AZ sun and sand keeps the noise down.
smelling the roses
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tixkokob, Yucatán, México
Posts: 15,320
Bikes: 79 Trek 930, 80 Trek 414, 84 Schwinn Letour Luxe (coupled), 92 Schwinn Paramount PDG 5
Liked 901 Times
in
612 Posts
This is the first time I've ever needed a boot. Is there some way to put one in permanently, or just re-position it every time it's opened up?
dot dash
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,568
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 6,167 Times
in
3,320 Posts
This time of year, I get squeal from the rear on both of my bikes until I heat the discs up with a few stops. I assume it's condensation from coming out of my air conditioned basement into the Mid-Atlantic mug. Plus the rear rotors are always a little dirty from sweat and water from de-sweating the bike after the last ride.
Likes For MoAlpha:
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Liked 3,685 Times
in
2,028 Posts
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,634
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Liked 9,565 Times
in
4,422 Posts
Some boots have an adhesive, like Park Tool. But for a plain one you could just use a dab of adhesive or cement/glue, or reposition as needed.
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 4,267
Bikes: 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile, 2020 Holdsworth Competition, 2022 Giant Trance 29 3
Liked 3,973 Times
in
1,329 Posts
I have the cheap Shimano brakes on my mtb and they rarely make any noise, only when the rear one gets really hot. I'd love to put some more powerful brakes on there maybe with some bigger rotors but really they work fine most of the time. When I ride it a lot I go through pads pretty quick but no noise.
I'd like to put bigger rotors on just for the aesthetics although I think I'm limited to 180 in the front. 160s look pretty tiny on a 29" wheel, especially when everyone else is running 203s
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 4,267
Bikes: 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile, 2020 Holdsworth Competition, 2022 Giant Trance 29 3
Liked 3,973 Times
in
1,329 Posts
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,634
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Liked 9,565 Times
in
4,422 Posts
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Liked 3,685 Times
in
2,028 Posts
However, if you buy gp4ks in bulk, you get them for barely over $30 and they usually do last long enough to be worth it. Stay the eff away from grave though, even individual stones. That’s what kills them is climbing partway up a stone and then kicking it out the side as it slides down, shredding the sidewall.
I have a bunch of them used in one race each, though.
I have a bunch of them used in one race each, though.
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 26,245
Liked 10,155 Times
in
4,935 Posts
Mine are cheap Shimanos as well, and I doubt I work mine as hard as yours. I'm probably about your size and run 160mm front and rear and never really felt like they were inadequate when working properly. There's no big descents here.
I'd like to put bigger rotors on just for the aesthetics although I think I'm limited to 180 in the front. 160s look pretty tiny on a 29" wheel, especially when everyone else is running 203s
When I'm on steep stuff I need more brake. I'm 200, bike 32, Camelbak at least 8 when full.
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 26,245
Liked 10,155 Times
in
4,935 Posts
Likes For big john:
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 4,267
Bikes: 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile, 2020 Holdsworth Competition, 2022 Giant Trance 29 3
Liked 3,973 Times
in
1,329 Posts
We are very close, currently I've got 8 pounds on you but 2 less on the bike. My Camelback probably isn't that heavy, I usually only half-fill the bladder since I only go ride for around an hour and a half at a time.
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 4,267
Bikes: 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile, 2020 Holdsworth Competition, 2022 Giant Trance 29 3
Liked 3,973 Times
in
1,329 Posts
Likes For abshipp:
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 26,245
Liked 10,155 Times
in
4,935 Posts
My fork is a 120mm X-Fusion with 32mm stanchions, and the published limit is 180 with an adapter. Probably shouldn't try to push it, even if I could find an adapter. Like I said though, it doesn't really matter since I've rarely ever felt myself wanting more brake.
We are very close, currently I've got 8 pounds on you but 2 less on the bike. My Camelback probably isn't that heavy, I usually only half-fill the bladder since I only go ride for around an hour and a half at a time.
We are very close, currently I've got 8 pounds on you but 2 less on the bike. My Camelback probably isn't that heavy, I usually only half-fill the bladder since I only go ride for around an hour and a half at a time.
My first long travel dirt bike was a Husqvarna with a 35mm fork with 11 inches of travel. Too flexy for a motorcycle! The front end would wag all over and you could feel it twisting in turns. The smaller, lightweight mtb forks give me the same effect.
Administrator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Posts: 33,385
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Liked 7,178 Times
in
3,712 Posts
__________________
See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
dot dash
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,568
Bikes: Shmikes
Liked 6,167 Times
in
3,320 Posts
Administrator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Posts: 33,385
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Liked 7,178 Times
in
3,712 Posts
A little of everything: Beets, Swiss chard, cucumber, onions, eggplant, tomatoes, shi****o peppers, bishop hats peppers, rosemary, thyme and sage.
With the cover on spinach and garlic overwinter nicely.
*sh.i.s.h.i.t.o
With the cover on spinach and garlic overwinter nicely.
*sh.i.s.h.i.t.o
__________________
See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
I have the cheap Shimano brakes on my mtb and they rarely make any noise, only when the rear one gets really hot. I'd love to put some more powerful brakes on there maybe with some bigger rotors but really they work fine most of the time. When I ride it a lot I go through pads pretty quick but no noise.
Mostly Harmless
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: At Large
Posts: 57,064
Bikes: Have two wheels
Liked 4,937 Times
in
2,647 Posts
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Liked 3,685 Times
in
2,028 Posts
WhyFi I just tried to order 6 Schwalbe p1 addix from Merlin Cycles, but they won't allow more than 4 per order. When did this start?
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,634
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Liked 9,565 Times
in
4,422 Posts
There is a relatively newer cyclist who has started riding with my little inner circle the past year or so.
He is a nice guy but he really prefers a Camelbak to water bottles.
I am trying not to be a snobby cyclist, but I still cringe a bit when he shows up with it. I have not directly said anything to him other than "doesn't that thing get hot during a long ride?"
Should I continue to bite my tongue? Or tell him he cannot be a serious road cyclist until he switches to bidons? Better yet, maybe I should post my question in the 41 with a poll??
He is a nice guy but he really prefers a Camelbak to water bottles.
I am trying not to be a snobby cyclist, but I still cringe a bit when he shows up with it. I have not directly said anything to him other than "doesn't that thing get hot during a long ride?"
Should I continue to bite my tongue? Or tell him he cannot be a serious road cyclist until he switches to bidons? Better yet, maybe I should post my question in the 41 with a poll??
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,634
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Liked 9,565 Times
in
4,422 Posts
Super Modest
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 23,831
Bikes: Trek Domane+, Trek Emonda, Giant Propel, Colnago V3, ICE VTX WC
Liked 5,129 Times
in
2,304 Posts
Super Modest
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 23,831
Bikes: Trek Domane+, Trek Emonda, Giant Propel, Colnago V3, ICE VTX WC
Liked 5,129 Times
in
2,304 Posts