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Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,435
Posted By loimpact

Thanks guys! Ya wish I’d seen even before I went...

Thanks guys! Ya wish I’d seen even before I went out on one ride. 😬

Will definitely give it a go for replacement. (I usually go 2 for 1 on rear vs front wear so
may even grab another so I show...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-20, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,435
Posted By loimpact

Ha ha.....blue indeed! I have juuust a sliver of...

Ha ha.....blue indeed! I have juuust a sliver of blue on the bike on the "evo" decals. (whew!)

They've been on clearance for a few weeks now at the LBS (I think they must've had lots of them.)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,435
Posted By loimpact

Is this tire bad????.....

Already rode once. Brand new. Rear is fine. rotated tube and rechecked. R & R’d and rechecked. Definitely tire anomaly. 🤷‍♂️
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,852
Posted By loimpact

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I've used tons...

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I've used tons of lubes have many bikes and definitely no perfect lube....(still looking for the holy grail)

I think I will try the post-app wipe down and see if...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 09:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,852
Posted By loimpact

Unfortunately, not. I apply 1 drop to each link,...

Unfortunately, not. I apply 1 drop to each link, sparingly and individually (unlike some of their videos which show guys using far too much, imho). I back pedal a couple minutes and leave overnight...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,852
Posted By loimpact

I thought Squirt was it.....I was wrong....

I really thought Squirt was going to be the lubricant of my dreams. My #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) criteria was "clean". Squirt is anything but. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,037
Posted By loimpact

Had a good 30 mile ride in the Romin today. I...

Had a good 30 mile ride in the Romin today. I can definitely say it's a good saddle. My only problem at the moment is....I think my left sit-bone soreness is coming from that razor thin carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,037
Posted By loimpact

SLR gel superlow looks good too! Since I'm...

SLR gel superlow looks good too! Since I'm coming *from* cushy I don't want to push too far. I want to keep my sit bones sitting on top vs sinking in (thus pressing on soft bits) but since the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 09:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,037
Posted By loimpact

philbob57 ----- Thanks for the suggestion! Those...

philbob57 ----- Thanks for the suggestion! Those look quite fluffy. I'd done a week long demo on the standard SMP Selle but just found it too "one position" for me. Though that was a few years ago...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,037
Posted By loimpact

Iride01 ------- Thanks for the feedback! Ya, the...

Iride01 ------- Thanks for the feedback! Ya, the cutout differential is actually not so huge in reality. (Or at least not to me). I'm 6'2" (188cm) and 200lbs right now (like to be closer to 190)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,037
Posted By loimpact

Three saddles....questions....

Trying to find a new saddle...(yes, ugh).....

SADDLE #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) -----------------> have run the good ole' PB Forte Pro saddle on 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,819
Posted By loimpact

Post a pic of your cassette (clean preferably)...

Post a pic of your cassette (clean preferably) and we could tell you.

But you'd have a heck of a skillset killing a modern cassette in 2,000 miles so off the cuff I'd guess, no.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-19, 11:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,815
Posted By loimpact

The bearings don't need to be replaced unless the...

The bearings don't need to be replaced unless the cups/races have been damaged in all the removal/reinstall. (but they're usually still fine if under a few thousand miles)

The BB30/PF30 solution...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By loimpact

The 23/25 is Specialized's reference for size. ...

The 23/25 is Specialized's reference for size. (Kinda weird but it's either that or 26/28 which would be too tight in my bike). And, yes, tubulars would be an improvement for sure but that leads...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-19, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By loimpact

Comfortable tire........

Currently running some Specialized Roubaix 23/25 tires and are quite comfortable. (bought a couple years ago during their BOGO deal). Never thought I'd like them so much but getting near the end of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,059
Posted By loimpact

You can't go wrong with either. If the $100...

You can't go wrong with either.

If the $100 means anything to you, the FSA are just fine. I have a 5 year old FSA SLKLight that still shifts like new. My Ultegra 6800.....not so much.

My FSA...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,074
Posted By loimpact

Sorry my last couple days got crazy & I lost...

Sorry my last couple days got crazy & I lost track of this thread. I think I'm just gonna keep the thing & try & tweak it straight. (straighter)


I don't think that they're perfectly straight...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-19, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,074
Posted By loimpact

Europe to U.S. shipping damage on parts....

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/img_6014_9820b820a2204497a90f1b7cd72dfd21d2636a63.jpg

Merlin simply wrapped the oem box in that grey plastic crap. Stupid!!...
08-18-19, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,639
Posted By loimpact

Curious if you're experiencing any...

Curious if you're experiencing any creaking/ticking?? (If you're not, I'd honestly recommend leaving alone)




If you are experience noise (or some other issue?) then this is a great...
08-17-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,857
Posted By loimpact

For those using bar & chain oil, what I recall...

For those using bar & chain oil, what I recall people doing with that is to thin it slightly with mineral spirits. (I used this mix for a few months before going to Rock n Roll Gold & been doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,888
Posted By loimpact

Di2 is also another animal. (Usually shifts well ...

Di2 is also another animal. (Usually shifts well no matter what DA or Ultegra)

However, I can't say I've missed shifts.....I just have not seen as beautifully crisp a shift as I've seen on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,888
Posted By loimpact

If you have not ridden 9100 (I can't speak to...

If you have not ridden 9100 (I can't speak to 8000 yet), then you really should. You might be surprised!

(And I'm not a Dura Ace fan....in fact, I'd probably go 105 on my next build after my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-19, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,888
Posted By loimpact

Remember......I have two Evos, both running 6800....

Remember......I have two Evos, both running 6800. I've run coated cables, plain cables, SP41 tubing, Jagwire tubing, etc.

Perfection (or closest to it) is 9100.

I've ridden several 6800 bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-19, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,888
Posted By loimpact

The 6800 front, imho, is just as easy as any to...

The 6800 front, imho, is just as easy as any to setup. (and I can speak to a different in chainrings in shifting with one of mine running Ultegra and the other running FSA KLite. The FSA chainrings...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-19, 09:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,888
Posted By loimpact

Shimano 6800 vs 8000 (and 9100 info).....

Forgive me if argued before, I couldn't find much at all on the matter.......so here goes....

First...........I've got two previous gen Supersix Evo's. They ride fine......BUT......Both are...
08-08-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By loimpact

Viich, Interesting, I thought 5700/5800 were...

Viich,

Interesting, I thought 5700/5800 were more similar. But in this case, for you it would be like going to the 7000 or there was (for a while anyway) an FD-5801 that was one of the new...
08-07-19, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By loimpact

Anybody gone from 6800 (tall) to 8000 (short) FD??? (or DA/105 equivalent?)

On one of my bikes the 6800 FD shifts quick as a lick on FSA K-light cranks.

The other 6800 FD shifts on Ultegra cranks like a clanking slow-moving mess. (I've swapped 3 different 6800 FD's...
08-03-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By loimpact

Definitive reference for cables, housing and ferrules? (ends?)

So I swapped a broken shift cable today (Ultegra 6800) and I have two Supersix Evos which, interestingly, have different build housings/ends/ferrules.

I live in fair-weather California so it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

It was actually more geometric. It was about the...

It was actually more geometric. It was about the fulcrum point. I suspect that between the castings/forgings/stampings and the holes drilled/pins pressed they overshoot their target on occasion and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

Yes, I sure did! First I swapped derailers and...

Yes, I sure did! First I swapped derailers and that showed me it was definitely the derailer, then I just waited for a good deal and picked up a new one. Problem solved!!

My guess is that it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-16, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

Ok, so after a couple weeks of playing around, I...

Ok, so after a couple weeks of playing around, I finally got around to installing a new cable last night and did so with the utmost of care & precision. I literally checked every joint, ferrule,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,001
Posted By loimpact

Dave, Thanks for the informative & concise...

Dave,

Thanks for the informative & concise answer!! I will say this, too........Bob @ Psimet here once told me......"Build starting with nice hubs first. You will never, ever regret it!"

In...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-16, 08:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,001
Posted By loimpact

Dave, Thanks for the input!! I've actually...

Dave,

Thanks for the input!! I've actually thought the same and even ready your article/blogging on the matter. If you happen to touch back to the this, I'm curious as to what influenced your...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,001
Posted By loimpact

Sounds good for group rides but I'd be curious...

Sounds good for group rides but I'd be curious how they stand up to a last lap crit sprint. (I can feel the mush of low-spoke count wheels under me when I sprint)



Good to hear! I do know...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-16, 11:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,001
Posted By loimpact

Thanks for reminding me about them. They were on...

Thanks for reminding me about them. They were on a short list for me last year. Totally bizarre though......they seemed "in the game" last year and now they seem a little out of touch. (though...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 03:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,001
Posted By loimpact

Again, I'm almost immovably aiming toward alloy. ...

Again, I'm almost immovably aiming toward alloy. (FWIW, I can probably get a smokin' deal on Mercury M5's at my LBS)

So my conscience keeps screaming at me to go with either of the Bdop...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,001
Posted By loimpact

I've thought about those, too, though it appears...

I've thought about those, too, though it appears there's a significant difference in opinions of those who've ridden both. Only knock I can give Shimano is that, I believe they haven't jumped on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 01:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,001
Posted By loimpact

Best wheelset bang for the buck with some theoretic opinions......

Somewhere between Aksiums/RS11's and Enve/ZIPP 404's lies a wheelset and I'm after it. I'm sure this has been beat before, though I think things have changed rapidly in just the last couple years...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-16, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,983
Posted By loimpact

Well done!! ;) I was noticing this more &...

Well done!! ;)

I was noticing this more & more as I looked. Those kits even shorten 1 cable to 1800mm vs 2100mm for the FD vs RD length.

And, of course, I'm sure there are a bunch of shop...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-16, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,983
Posted By loimpact

Cannondale.....indeed!! (The last official word...

Cannondale.....indeed!! (The last official word today was actually.....Loctite on BB shell *only* and then sand, followed by press fitting *with grease*) SMH!!!

And, I totally agree with you on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-16, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,983
Posted By loimpact

While I would certainly tend to agree with you...

While I would certainly tend to agree with you (quite familiar with them in the pneumatic & electrical world, though those are typical crimped for holding power as well as structure)........they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-16, 12:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,983
Posted By loimpact

Here's the specific page from the dealer...

Here's the specific page from the dealer manual..........

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq279/redgtxdi/Bike%20stuff/Shimano6800cable.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-16, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,983
Posted By loimpact

Shimano cable end (ends / caps) questions....(specifically for Ultegra &/or Dura Ace)

So, this is probably borderline "mechanics" forum worthy....but....I am specifically concerned only as it pertains to road bikes so here goes........

I have been troubleshooting an stiff FD issue...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-16, 10:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,429
Posted By loimpact

I do carry this stuff always........and also 1...

I do carry this stuff always........and also 1 Co2 cartridge just cuz it fits in my very small bag. And I don't take it off cuz I'm lazy. I recently saved a buddy who forgot to mount his bag. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-16, 09:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

Ok, so after delicately engaging the support bolt...

Ok, so after delicately engaging the support bolt as well as lubing joints there is some improvement but another couple observations.........

Bike1.............the FD shifter has about as much...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

You are correct! Although a couple...

You are correct! Although a couple notes...........

1.) It appears that there are 2 philosophies. One is to create an angle and push it out with the support bolt. The other is to try to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-16, 01:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

Ok so I discovered something I *think* is...

Ok so I discovered something I *think* is significant.

Remember in the beginning I said I thought the whole FD "flexed" a little? Well, on bike1, there's a little support bolt touching the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 36,051
Posted By loimpact

I have 2 Cannondale Supersix EVO's......one with...

I have 2 Cannondale Supersix EVO's......one with FSA SL-K Light and the other with Ultegra 6800. Here are my observations.........

The crank arms of both are quite solid. I'd have given the nod...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-16, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

Spd racer....thanks! Ya I'm gonna give them a...

Spd racer....thanks! Ya I'm gonna give them a good look for parallelism and height to be sure.

Bill, no prob......I appreciate the full response! I usually don't think much about front but in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,402
Posted By loimpact

They are the same. (I should've clarified in the...

They are the same. (I should've clarified in the OP) They're both Supersix EVO's, both running in front of the handlebar, under the bar tape, down the left side (external), under & thru the C'dale...
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