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Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,185
Posted By ckensto

I need the float that Speedplays provide. But I...

I need the float that Speedplays provide. But I have used the Frogs road or dirt. No need for cleat covers and the platform is fine on Frogs with good shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,748
Posted By ckensto

Regarding the neck gator idea. I haven't tried...

Regarding the neck gator idea. I haven't tried one of these but it seems to me a cooling tee that had a higher form fitting turtle neck (without the fold over) could be excellent as it would be easy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-14, 06:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,748
Posted By ckensto

Yep. The sun sleeves are good too. I have the...

Yep. The sun sleeves are good too. I have the PI versions. Squirt a little water on them and the chill. I like the Craft material on the cooling T better though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,748
Posted By ckensto

I wore a camel back on my first RAMROD and baked...

I wore a camel back on my first RAMROD and baked on the last big climb. It was minimizing the evaporation from my back and I left it with a sag and never wore it again after that. In my experience,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,748
Posted By ckensto

I have to say that the cooling tees worn under...

I have to say that the cooling tees worn under the jersey, like the Craft cooling tee version I started using this summer really seem to help. They seem to wick and distribute the sweat better and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 02:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,820
Posted By ckensto

I love the sound of Campy hubs in the morning.......

I love the sound of Campy hubs in the morning.... and one can minimize freewheeling by not freewheeling. :thumb: But I do hate the sound of deep dish carbon rims and carbon hubs. So evil and just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-14, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

It does appear that the 2015 shifters will be...

It does appear that the 2015 shifters will be incompatible with pre 2015 derailleurs. There is a very long thread in the road-cycling forum on the 2015 set and more on line now except for actual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By ckensto

When you back out the limit screw a bit, is there...

When you back out the limit screw a bit, is there an extra click or are you right at the limit of the
last click.? Also, When I have had this issue, also on a compact Campy setup, I was able to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-14, 02:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

I was "speaking of shifters and derailleur"...

I was "speaking of shifters and derailleur" compatibility (pull and indexing). Yep rings would not be interchangeable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By ckensto

Personally I'd give the edge to the Giant on...

Personally I'd give the edge to the Giant on components and I like the compact frame. A soft rear derailleur hanger is not good on the Synapse if true. Maybe apparent due to nternal routing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

I didn't see where the new 2015 Campy components...

I didn't see where the new 2015 Campy components would be incompatible with current 11 rings and cogs. But it sounds like the derailleur pull and indexing may be different so new shifters would be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-14, 05:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

You gotta be kidding.... I hope.

You gotta be kidding.... I hope.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-14, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,391
Posted By ckensto

Tire tightness is crazy these days and I've been...

Tire tightness is crazy these days and I've been trying some different combos on my repertoire of wheels. My Mavics are more tolerant of the new (700c) tires than my Bontragers, Velocity or DT Swiss...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By ckensto

Not sure what threading that SR Suntour crank...

Not sure what threading that SR Suntour crank needs for the Park Crank extractor. The Giant site doesn't give specifics as to whether it's square taper or splined and it just says "sealed cartridge...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,684
Posted By ckensto

Hey I wish I hadn't had the front brake last year...

Hey I wish I hadn't had the front brake last year when I was riding a borrowed too small mtn bike on the road while traveling too keep up with the training. The bike suddenly went into a death...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

Yep, I had the aha moment right after I posted. ...

Yep, I had the aha moment right after I posted. If it wasn't for the ridiculous cost of the spare levers, it wouldn't makes sense to get the 11 set to go 10.
One more question. When I look at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

Just to clarify: The new ratchets could come...

Just to clarify: The new ratchets could come from the Centaur EC-CE100 or 200 bodies? Are the cables also different? This does seem like a viable option since I could use the newest set I have off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

So one would have to get new levers and hoods for...

So one would have to get new levers and hoods for these as these parts would not go in the old body?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

Thanks Drew. I was hoping you'd respond since...

Thanks Drew. I was hoping you'd respond since most of what I've tried to catch up on were from your posts.

Are the shape of these bodies the same as the Ergo earlier hoods or the new style? Is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

Yep. I used to get parts for rebuilds from...

Yep. I used to get parts for rebuilds from Branford before they were closed from a fire and moved to Seattle. I did check their site but got a bit confused. But I guess the spring carrier and springs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,835
Posted By ckensto

Campy Brifter History? and advice needed on 10sp maintenance or "going to 11"?

I’m looking for advice and opinions on trying to stay with my Campy 10sp Record Chorus Brifters on my current and a not do distant future steel bike or should I start transitioning to 11sp. Not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By ckensto

It does not appear that shifting force or speed...

It does not appear that shifting force or speed affects shifting on the rollers either. When on the rollers, the chain doesn't event try to grab or skip up to the big ring. If I leave the shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By ckensto

Smart hypothesis. I'll try it out. The...

Smart hypothesis. I'll try it out. The tolerance on this setup is so fine, this sort of thing could be that subtle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By ckensto

That is the question to help trouble shoot. Must...

That is the question to help trouble shoot. Must be something different. All are riding with resistance (road or trainer) but why is the behaviour different?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By ckensto

Rear cog position doesn't seem to impact it.

Rear cog position doesn't seem to impact it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By ckensto

I don't think it's a problem but I will try.

I don't think it's a problem but I will try.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By ckensto

Figure this one out? Front Der not shifting to big ring on rollers?

I recently changed chainrings on my compact FSA SLK crankset. The Campy compact front derailleur (braze on) on this 2005 Giant TCR advanced frame has always been touchy for adjustment. It took a lot...
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