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01-09-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,466
Posted By donhaller

Thanks for all the replies - I stayed the course...

Thanks for all the replies - I stayed the course and did my process of putting the chain into a pot of boiling water and swishing it around a few minutes and then wiping it off with a microfiber...
01-08-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,466
Posted By donhaller

Thanks!!

Thanks!!
01-08-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,466
Posted By donhaller

Thanks for the reply. I totally get what you are...

Thanks for the reply. I totally get what you are saying and was my thoughts too. Dipping the chain in boiling water first and wiping it down isn't much more of a step though. Just looks that way when...
01-08-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,466
Posted By donhaller

Yet another chain waxing question!

I just converted both my bikes to waxed chains a few months ago. One of them is ready to be waxed again. It has about 400 miles on it and I'm going through the re-wax process in my head.

1) remove...
11-30-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,023
Posted By donhaller

Wow! Cool reply. Thanks, I'd really not want you...

Wow! Cool reply. Thanks, I'd really not want you to work on my bike. If you don't appreciate my desire to keep hard earned things to be cared for.
I waited since 2006 to be able to buy a new bike. I...
11-30-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,023
Posted By donhaller

And... how exactly does that make sense? :lol: ...

And... how exactly does that make sense? :lol:

Some assumptions:
I'm anal about my bikes
I'm probably gonna be rude
I don't know how to wrench my own bike
I could be hiding something about my...
11-30-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,023
Posted By donhaller

To put everyone at ease! I removed the tape and...

To put everyone at ease! I removed the tape and will hope my new Madone and its beautiful finish stays unmarred!! :lol:
So many interesting assumptions here.
11-30-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,023
Posted By donhaller

Well since I bought the Bike from them less than...

Well since I bought the Bike from them less than a month ago, and it was very expensive, and something that is not purchased lightly, and has a year of free tweaks, They won't think I stole it or am...
11-29-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,023
Posted By donhaller

Love it! :lol:

Love it! :lol:
11-29-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,023
Posted By donhaller

I totally agree with your first sentance, and...

I totally agree with your first sentance, and that's why I posed this question. However, I don't think I'm being overly anal. The bike has NO scratches, blemishes or marks. I've owned it about a...
11-29-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,023
Posted By donhaller

Would you be insulted?

I'm taking my new Bike to the shop for some maintenance and tweak the brake lever throw. I put painters tape on the frame to protect the finish. Insurance for me and them. Is this insulting to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,936
Posted By donhaller

Oh, Man! So glad I'm not the only one!!

Oh, Man! So glad I'm not the only one!!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,782
Posted By donhaller

Nope - This is a small creek running into the...

Nope - This is a small creek running into the Chesapeake Bay on the western shore at Herring Bay, near Deale, MD
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,782
Posted By donhaller

I bought this Madone SL7 2022 new out of the box...

I bought this Madone SL7 2022 new out of the box two weeks ago. I have almost 200 miles on it now and each time I take it out for a ride I'm liking it more and more. Initially, I didn't see the hype...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,692
Posted By donhaller

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New 2022 SL7 - Just bought this two weeks ago today.
11-20-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By donhaller

integrated handlebar/stem measurements

I'm looking at possibly replacing my alloy stem and handlebars with an integrated handlebar/stem. The one I'm looking at is advertised as 39/42 90cm. I know the 90cm is the length of the stem, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By donhaller

To me it means they don't accelerate as good as...

To me it means they don't accelerate as good as my current wheels. I own five different sets of wheels that I use on my current road bike (Giant TCR) and I can tell a difference between each set....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By donhaller

Thoughts on Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheelset?

Thoughts on Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheelset? These are on the Trek Madone SL7 I test rode today. They feel sluggish to me. I also expected DTSwiss hubs but was told these are Bontrager's own hubs....
11-05-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 755
Posted By donhaller

Thoughts on Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheelset?

Thoughts on Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheelset? These are on the Trek Madone SL7 I test rode today. They feel sluggish to me. I also expected DTSwiss hubs but was told these are Bontrager's own hubs....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,782
Posted By donhaller

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,513
Posted By donhaller

Are white shoes still the thing in 2023?

Buying a new pair of Lakes. I've been wearing white for a few years and just curious where the state of fashion is these days.
09-18-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 242
Posted By donhaller

Tubless tires on a carbon clincher rim?

I bought a pair of these Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TRs recently, but didn't pay attention that they were tubless ready. will they work on carbon clincher rims? Otherwise, I need to return them.
...
05-31-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,131
Posted By donhaller

Thanks! Yeah this is for my road bike! So thanks...

Thanks! Yeah this is for my road bike! So thanks for that clarification
05-31-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,131
Posted By donhaller

Well, I haven't had the brake cables out to...

Well, I haven't had the brake cables out to inspect them and have not done this before. The shift cable replacements were easy enough. I just didn't know the brake cables were different. Thanks for...
05-31-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,131
Posted By donhaller

Is there a difference between Shimano brake cables and shift cables?

I replaced my shifter cables with new Jagwire Stainless Steel cables and was planning on changing my brake cables as well. A buddy told me they are different cables. True? if so, what cable is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3,250
Views: 628,551
Posted By donhaller

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Not a long vista by any means but some weekend mornings I get the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,295
Posted By donhaller

Riding in US, Maryland. It never knows what...

Riding in US, Maryland. It never knows what season it is until the week before the season is over!! Had some beautiful riding days during December and January, but then the cold, rain and wind. Very...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,782
Posted By donhaller

This is my oldie but goodie!! 2006 TCR C1 - Not...

This is my oldie but goodie!! 2006 TCR C1 - Not nothing original but the frame at this point.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By donhaller

It is a round post. Looking for the hard to find...

It is a round post. Looking for the hard to find version. I have an older Bontrager carbon post, but the metal saddle mounts and hardware are heavy and ugly chrome look.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By donhaller

Looking for recommendations for aftermarket carbon seatpost

I have an older Giant TCR. I'm looking for a source to buy a carbon seat post. Preferably a more aero design but round is ok if it's good.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,735
Posted By donhaller

Specialized Armadillo or Continental Gatorskin?

I've been using S-Works Turbos for a couple years and want something new plus would like a tire that will be better puncture resistant. I have used Armadillos before as well but seems like lots of...
10-08-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,807
Posted By donhaller

Before I lost 100lbs I couldn't comfortably use...

Before I lost 100lbs I couldn't comfortably use the drops. Many years later and a stronger fitter cyclist that doesn't have a belly in the way any longer I find myself using the drops way more than I...
09-30-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,429
Posted By donhaller

What's the latest and greatest cycling computer?

I have owned a Garmin Edge 800 since its inception many years ago. It sill works fine on most outings but will die after about 6 hours of runtime. Looking for something connected that will last...
09-05-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,171
Posted By donhaller

Congrats on the weight loss! I really try not to...

Congrats on the weight loss! I really try not to look too much at this Training and Nutrition forum because of the general outlook of ketogenic diets among the cycling community. I understand how the...
08-19-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,016
Posted By donhaller

I have three shops all 45 minutes in different...

I have three shops all 45 minutes in different directions. All three of them are amazing. Even the snootier one is very helpful and has great mechanics. I shouldn't even call them snooty because they...
07-29-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,963
Posted By donhaller

I have a pair of SIDIs that I have owned for 12...

I have a pair of SIDIs that I have owned for 12 years and replace the heel bumpers several times over the years and keep the uppers clean. They still look pretty good and are very comfortable. I did...
07-28-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,218
Posted By donhaller

Thanks... I'm gonna take them back to the shop...

Thanks... I'm gonna take them back to the shop that did the first install and ask them to disassemble the cassette and hubs and replace anything that needs replacing and reassemble it all.

Again...
07-27-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,218
Posted By donhaller

Easton EC70 SL Wheelset issues

I bought a pair of Easton EC-70 SL Wheels. These are the hybrid type with carbon wheels and aluminium braking surfaces. They also have the R4 hubs. I purchased them used off of an online marketplace...
07-22-19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By donhaller

Threaded bottom bracket to Press in?

So, I have an older Giant carbon frame that uses a threaded 6600 BB. I also came upon a brand new Ultegra group that uses a pressed-in BB. I'm wondering if I can just swap out the press-in for a...
07-22-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,444
Posted By donhaller

Carbohydrates are the No. 1 Performance Enhancing...

Carbohydrates are the No. 1 Performance Enhancing Substance used during the Tour. Ketones no different just produced differently. Whats the difference from popping a sugar gel or taking exogenous...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,809
Posted By donhaller

2006 Giant TCR DuraAce - Replace bike with new or update?

I've owned my Giant TCR C1 since 2006. It has seen many centuries and great times over the years. I have not been able to justify its replacement because of the cost of a new bikes with similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 208,949
Posted By donhaller

Oldie but goody. Bought this one in 2006 new for...

Oldie but goody. Bought this one in 2006 new for a ride around Tahoe. It's an amazing bike and still ridden all the time. Many upgrades over the years but still going strong.
02-10-18, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By donhaller

I love mine. At first it's kinda weird but you...

I love mine. At first it's kinda weird but you come to like it. I'm 220 lbs and I was concerned about stressing my bike too. It's actually very stable when in the zone. If you stand and Sprint it...
01-17-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By donhaller

Thanks AnthonyG Your information is very...

Thanks AnthonyG Your information is very helpful. I'm still exploring and have a week or so to make reservations.
01-17-18, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By donhaller

We will be in the area around Simpson Barracks

We will be in the area around Simpson Barracks
01-16-18, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By donhaller

Traveling to Melbourne - where to stay?

I'll be in Melbourne vicinity for a month working in Watsonia. Some guys are staying in town but I thought I'd stay in Heidelberg and maybe bike to work while there. Is this a good or bad idea? Any...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 45,055
Posted By donhaller

My Sidi shoes are ten years old, a little dated...

My Sidi shoes are ten years old, a little dated but in pretty good shape. I'm liking the looks of the new fizik shoes so considering a change. Was just wondering if black is oldskool or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-18, 07:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 45,055
Posted By donhaller

01-15-18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,033
Posted By donhaller

Nice color!

Nice color!
01-15-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,747
Posted By donhaller

I take a multivit and B12 but my most obvious and...

I take a multivit and B12 but my most obvious and working supplement is MAGNESIUM. I take a pill form in the evening before bed and if I develop cramps from riding or extra workout, a liquid ionic...
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