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One way to find the spot that needs a little tweak is to hold a sharpie in your hand and brace it against the frame or fork, spin the wheel and move the sharpie in towards the rotor until it draws on a high spot, or draws on all but a low spot. Don't forget to clean rotor with isopropyl alcohol before braking.
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05-05-22, 02:33 PM
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One way to find the spot that needs a little tweak is to hold a sharpie in your hand and brace it against the frame or fork, spin the wheel and move the sharpie in towards the rotor until it draws on a high spot, or draws on all but a low spot. Don't forget to clean rotor with isopropyl alcohol before braking.
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05-05-22, 04:53 PM
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05-05-22, 05:07 PM
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Since he says that he lives in the quasi-north, he must only be a semi-southerner and he's prolly only a semi-serious cyclist, so a certainly serious cyclist like yourself should take his advice with a grain of salt.
05-05-22, 05:08 PM
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05-05-22, 05:44 PM
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05-05-22, 06:11 PM
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05-05-22, 06:46 PM
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05-05-22, 06:53 PM
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05-05-22, 07:01 PM
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Two bottles may last 25-30 miles, less as temps exceed 90. Doesn’t help being in a dry environment. Dehydration is a killer.
05-05-22, 07:08 PM
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Future PAOTD now that Porsche and Audi are joining F1.
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05-05-22, 07:13 PM
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I love the TR6, and have always wanted to have one. BRG, maroon or French Blue over tan rocks my boat. Not likely going to ever happen though.
When I was ready to buy my first car, I ordered a Triumph Spitfire as I could not afford the TR6. British Leyland went on strike, and the dealer could not get any cars. Since I needed a car for my commute to college, I had to cancel the order. Ended up with a Celica, which was probably a smarter move.
When I was ready to buy my first car, I ordered a Triumph Spitfire as I could not afford the TR6. British Leyland went on strike, and the dealer could not get any cars. Since I needed a car for my commute to college, I had to cancel the order. Ended up with a Celica, which was probably a smarter move.
05-05-22, 07:57 PM
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When climbing in the heat there is no way for me to keep up with dehydration. Even if I drink what seems to be enough I will be 5 or 6 pounds lighter after a 65ish mile ride. During the 100 degree days when everything was closed I would start with a 70oz Camelbak and 2 large bottles. With that set-up I could fill up when I found water but I didn't have to worry about running out. A lot of faucets were turned off at parks, etc.
05-05-22, 08:19 PM
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Just picked up the Madone. New BB and now no creaking. I did one test ride up my steep drive way, will ride it more tomorrow if it doesn’t rain.
I looked at the rotor to try and see if I can bend it back, and I must be as dumb as I look. I can’t figure out where to straighten it.
With the china bars out of the question and not wanting to spend the ridiculous amount of money on carbon bars.
Im looking at the
Pro vibe aero alloy bars
Brontrager elit aero bars
Zipp service course Sl 80
I think the bontrager are the heaviest. 330 grams for the 42. I’ll prolly run 38-40 so that will be slightly lighter.
I looked at the rotor to try and see if I can bend it back, and I must be as dumb as I look. I can’t figure out where to straighten it.
With the china bars out of the question and not wanting to spend the ridiculous amount of money on carbon bars.
Im looking at the
Pro vibe aero alloy bars
Brontrager elit aero bars
Zipp service course Sl 80
I think the bontrager are the heaviest. 330 grams for the 42. I’ll prolly run 38-40 so that will be slightly lighter.
I like my SL-70 ergos a lot, especially the flatter tops when I'm climbing. My hands also seem to like the fairly low radius bend from the tops to the hoods.
05-05-22, 08:20 PM
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I forgot to pre-hydrate, though, so I was thirstly at my three-hour water break. Oops.
05-05-22, 08:35 PM
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05-05-22, 08:41 PM
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05-05-22, 08:42 PM
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05-05-22, 08:48 PM
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05-05-22, 08:59 PM
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One of my coworkers saw a French Blue TR6 in a neighbor's driveway, under a cover, for years. Finally, he asked his neighbor if he'd sell it to him. It turned out to be in okay condition - for a 50 year old English car. No rust, because California. Otherwise, it didn't take much to get it running. He's thinking of just fixing it up to run as is should, and everything working, rather than restore it. The paint is a little dull, but it would probably shine with a couple hours spent with Scratch-X and a bunch of applicator pads.
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05-05-22, 09:15 PM
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At Norm MacDonald's memorial service they had cocktail napkins with his jokes on 'em.
05-06-22, 03:40 AM
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05-06-22, 03:48 AM
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I have some brake rub now on my front bampilot06 jinxed me
05-06-22, 03:58 AM
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When climbing in the heat there is no way for me to keep up with dehydration. Even if I drink what seems to be enough I will be 5 or 6 pounds lighter after a 65ish mile ride. During the 100 degree days when everything was closed I would start with a 70oz Camelbak and 2 large bottles. With that set-up I could fill up when I found water but I didn't have to worry about running out. A lot of faucets were turned off at parks, etc.
05-06-22, 04:03 AM
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