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Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By gregbj8

I am looking to upgrade the Tektro calipers on my...

I am looking to upgrade the Tektro calipers on my CAAD 10-5 to Shimano 105's. In looking online I find calipers with a 49mm drop but I don't know how that is measured. My current calipers measure...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,507
Posted By gregbj8

I have been riding with Cyclemeter for a year and...

I have been riding with Cyclemeter for a year and like it for my semi-serious riding. Certainly not Strava. In group rides I find that it can vary some from a bike mounted Cat Eye and I assume that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-13, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,607
Posted By gregbj8

I am probably a similar rider to yourself and I...

I am probably a similar rider to yourself and I ride with a group twice a week so I can gauge my progress on the bike. Have have a CAAD10-5 that came with Lugano tires and when I switched to Conti...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,124
Posted By gregbj8

I have gout at times caused by shellfish and beer...

I have gout at times caused by shellfish and beer :(. It is caused by to much uric acid in our bodies. The key to avoiding it is LOTS of water to dilute the uric acid and in my case staying away from...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 08:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,955
Posted By gregbj8

Thanks for the info guys. That .5mph was...

Thanks for the info guys. That .5mph was significant to me because over 15 miles it meant that I could stay up with the pack instead of lagging behind. I hope they don't read this forum and buy new...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 06:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,955
Posted By gregbj8

Do good tires really make a speed difference?

I ride a CAAD 10 that came with Lugano folding tires at about 250g each and ride a C group 15 miles twice a week and struggled to maintain 18mph average. I installed Conti 4000S at 200g and now...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,161
Posted By gregbj8

I have the same brakes and replaced the pads with...

I have the same brakes and replaced the pads with Kool Stop Salmon (Dura Ace style) which are much softer than the OEM pads and I can now brake much better from the hoods. I cleaned the rims as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By gregbj8

Thanks for your help.

Thanks for your help.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By gregbj8

I looked at it in somewhat dim light and it did...

I looked at it in somewhat dim light and it did not appear to be so. By your question I would assume that typically these are allen head screws?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By gregbj8

Brake Pad Rivet

A noob question. I just purchased new Kool Stop "Dura Ace" style brake pads for my Tektro R741 calipers and I am trying to figure out the rivet in the pad retainer they are inserted into (may not be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,329
Posted By gregbj8

I am a casual rider and use Cyclemeter which is...

I am a casual rider and use Cyclemeter which is all I need. It logs and displays time, speed, ave speed, plus maps the route. It also documents each ride by email if you want it and posts it to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,704
Posted By gregbj8

I just purchased SiDi Dominators for my road bike...

I just purchased SiDi Dominators for my road bike They are fairly expensive but are extremely comfortable, very stiff in the sole, light weight, and in my view well worth the money. I use these shoes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By gregbj8

Please don't misunderstand, they are "slightly"...

Please don't misunderstand, they are "slightly" oversized. I am just trying to optimize the fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By gregbj8

SiDi Dominator 1/2 Size to Big - Help

Just purchased a pair today in size 43, the next smaller size was to tight. From what I have read here shoes should be a little big because our feet swell when we ride. Mine are big in the toe box...
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