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Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,125
Posted By Racing Dan

Waxing a new chain in a sauce pan with a pound of...

Waxing a new chain in a sauce pan with a pound of wax isnt doing anything detrimantal and its so much less work and much faster than a crock pot or the silly little 100w silca pot. But yeah I get...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,125
Posted By Racing Dan

You are wasting your time because you are all...

You are wasting your time because you are all locked into the idea a chain must be 100.00% down to bare metal before it can be waxed. Its not true. Hot wax will dissolve and mix with the factory...
12-11-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,671
Posted By Racing Dan

Brain fart. Thanks! :thumb:

Brain fart. Thanks! :thumb:
11-30-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,902
Posted By Racing Dan

Im sure 105 has some trickle down tech, but over...

Im sure 105 has some trickle down tech, but over all DA is much more refined. However, you need to look closely at some exploded views to notice or have it in your hand and take it apart. Its not...
11-27-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,914
Posted By Racing Dan

What a silly debate. Ofc cycling infrastructure...

What a silly debate. Ofc cycling infrastructure and separating cyclists from motor vehicles improves cycling safety, although I'm sure lots of dedicated cycling infrastructure half a**ed to the...
11-11-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,449
Posted By Racing Dan

Overspending and overcomplicating is like a drug...

Overspending and overcomplicating is like a drug to hobbyists.

The "grease" on a new chain is already a wax and is fully compatible with gulf wax or commercial blends. Just dump it in straight...
10-23-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 939
Posted By Racing Dan

Or go moto style. Front brake on the right. I did...

Or go moto style. Front brake on the right. I did that to my road bike and I'm not going back. I'm righthanded too and feel like its more natural doing most of the braking with my right hand and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,915
Posted By Racing Dan

A problem? No not at all. Retention is good...

A problem? No not at all. Retention is good enough for mtb and its very comfortable if the pins are not too tall (most are imo, but options are available). They are great for urban riding with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,125
Posted By Racing Dan

Doubt it all you want. It is true tho. Melted wax...

Doubt it all you want. It is true tho. Melted wax will dissolve and mix with factory grease no problem. Even if you are not replacing 100.00% of the factory lube, so what? You get it next time...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 04:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,452
Posted By Racing Dan

Sure. So what? By not replacing every affected...

Sure. So what? By not replacing every affected crack, they are not solving the safety problem, unless they implement a routine inspection of every crank, for the life of the products. It appears they...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 02:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,452
Posted By Racing Dan

So, how often can you go for an inspection? .. ...

So, how often can you go for an inspection? ..

Imo, the product lines are faulty by design and prone to delaminating. Thus, by not replacing every single crank they create a need for regular...
06-21-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,225
Posted By Racing Dan

In my experience it amounts to fear mongering...

In my experience it amounts to fear mongering claiming only Rema will do. I've bee patching for decades with many different patch kits and always had good, lasting results. The trick is to know how...
06-11-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,585
Posted By Racing Dan

New 10s di2 derailleurs? No.

New 10s di2 derailleurs? No.
05-18-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,978
Posted By Racing Dan

The benefit of clipless is not going faster, its...

The benefit of clipless is not going faster, its being attached to the bike. That, at the same time, is the drawback too, depending on application. Riding flats or clipless, the same route at the...
04-07-23, 01:46 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,508
Posted By Racing Dan

Imo, conflating washing with maintenance. Its not...

Imo, conflating washing with maintenance. Its not at all the same thing, but many seem to think washing the bike + chain lube = maintenance, forgetting actual maintenance is more a mechanics type...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,098
Posted By Racing Dan

Tubeless, 60% of the time, it works every...

Tubeless,

60% of the time, it works every time .. ;-)
03-02-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 14,460
Posted By Racing Dan

I think its fair to claim shimano "created a...

I think its fair to claim shimano "created a problem" when they, long ago, broke previous existing compatibility between road and mtb components, making customers jump through hoops to get low gears...
03-02-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 14,460
Posted By Racing Dan

If CUES was to adopt current 11s road pull ratio,...

If CUES was to adopt current 11s road pull ratio, then CUES, tiagra 4700, both 11s 105, both 11s ultegra and all GRX would all share the same pull ratio. Seems like a smart move, but who knows. - I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,219
Posted By Racing Dan

Of course not. Quite the opposite: They are...

Of course not. Quite the opposite: They are imposing all sorts of limitations on what tyres can be used and at what pressure, for fear of the tyre blowing off of the rim, killing or injuring the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,591
Posted By Racing Dan

You and others appear to still not understand...

You and others appear to still not understand that a 95psi rating does NOT apply when mounted on a hookless rim. 73 psi is the limit in hookless road application regardless of any other spec. printed...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,591
Posted By Racing Dan

That's fine, but exceeding stated limits (or...

That's fine, but exceeding stated limits (or using tyres that isn't explicitly approved for hookless) you are experimenting and on your own. Object and argue all you want but I've been following...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,591
Posted By Racing Dan

why?

why?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-23, 05:21 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,591
Posted By Racing Dan

None, besides easier (cheaper) carbon rim...

None, besides easier (cheaper) carbon rim manufacturing. The claimed benefits seem entirely made up or solutions to non existent problems. On the other hand, the downsides are very real. Diminished...
01-21-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 10,984
Posted By Racing Dan

I own two bikes with Tiagra 4700. Both came with...

I own two bikes with Tiagra 4700. Both came with TRP mechanical disc brakes, which, Imo, doesn't perform anything like the internet would like you to believe. I upgraded one bike to 4700 hydraulic...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,590
Posted By Racing Dan

Most Shimano hubs have the right hand hub bearing...

Most Shimano hubs have the right hand hub bearing to the right of the freehub. In most other hubs the the right hub bearing is to the left of the freehub and the freehub is a separate unit rolling...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,590
Posted By Racing Dan

Anyone can do as they please to their own wheels,...

Anyone can do as they please to their own wheels, but in the context of adding more grease to silence the hub, as suggested by Bob, its a hard NO. The DT technical manual clearly warns you to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 02:18 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,125
Posted By Racing Dan

Wet and salty winter roads + waxed chain = ruined...

Wet and salty winter roads + waxed chain = ruined chain in no time flat, unless you are really anal about washing, cleaning and reapplying every day. In that sort of conditions ordinary auoto engine...
10-13-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,843
Posted By Racing Dan

It ok to walk, but walking is slow and a symptom...

It ok to walk, but walking is slow and a symptom of inadequate gearing. You wouldn't have to walk given a low enough granny gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 993
Posted By Racing Dan

Clearly it should just set off an alarm. Watching...

Clearly it should just set off an alarm. Watching tyre pressure while riding isn't useful. If I was really concerned flatting while descending at high speed, Id take a stronger tyre over a "you are...
09-17-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,503
Posted By Racing Dan

In a civilised country, getting rid of...

In a civilised country, getting rid of contaminated solvents, left over paint, half cans of brake cleaner and oven cleaner shouldn't be an issue. Just stop washing it down the drain.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By Racing Dan

I recently replaced a pair of praxis rings at...

I recently replaced a pair of praxis rings at barely 10.000 mi. The little one was optically worn but worked OK. The big one may have have had some more miles in it, but a pair of fresh 5 arm Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 10,552
Posted By Racing Dan

Ive seen several crashes caused by failing to...

Ive seen several crashes caused by failing to unclip. Arguably, all of them user error. However it wouldn't have happened fad the bikes been fitted with flat pedals. I believe, to the average cyclist...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-22, 03:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 726
Posted By Racing Dan

I've been riding XT flats with the shallow pins...

I've been riding XT flats with the shallow pins on my commuter for some time now and its been great. I can use normal sneakers or mtb shoes, I can get on/off the bike and walk, don't have to clip...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-22, 03:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,112
Posted By Racing Dan

Simple. You are not "allowed" to not follow...

Simple. You are not "allowed" to not follow current orthodoxy, that is, "soft tyres are faster". Above I posted a link to some actual data, clearly showing the faster pressure on normal roads are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-22, 12:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,893
Posted By Racing Dan

- How do I think sealant would get into the valve...

- How do I think sealant would get into the valve (an gum it up) ? Sorry to burst your bubble, It happens. Sometimes to the point it becomes a real PITA to inflate the tyre.


- Never mind? Sure!...
07-21-22, 05:20 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,982
Posted By Racing Dan

This is only true in a vacuum and with zero...

This is only true in a vacuum and with zero rolling resistance. In the real wold more speed equal more energy. That's the reason cargo ships only arrive just in time, you get lower mileage on you EV...
07-13-22, 12:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 837
Posted By Racing Dan

Looks like an older 6800 or 5800 Shimano FD. A...

Looks like an older 6800 or 5800 Shimano FD. A 4700 tiagra FD looks just the same. Note its Band-on, making it easier to get it low enough. If you are into low gears Id suggest looking into GRX FDs,...
07-10-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 5,181
Posted By Racing Dan

Other than "more of the same" ie, 13 speed, its...

Other than "more of the same" ie, 13 speed, its hard to see anything new on the horizon. DI2 + Auto shifting ? It might work, if they can manage to make a drive train that would shift smoothly under...
07-06-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,037
Posted By Racing Dan

Imo, get the proper stuff. Its Not rubber cement...

Imo, get the proper stuff. Its Not rubber cement and Its just not worth it having at patch job fail on account of saving a dollar or two. If you tend to collect flatted tubes to bulk patch, I suggest...
07-06-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,037
Posted By Racing Dan

Unless you have the suggested supplies at hand, I...

Unless you have the suggested supplies at hand, I highly doubt its worth it. Imo, just get at fresh tube of "glue" and get on with it. Getting a bazillion patches and a big bottle of glue seem like...
06-26-22, 05:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 930
Posted By Racing Dan

Spraying all sorts of oil or homebrew is a waste...

Spraying all sorts of oil or homebrew is a waste of time and money. No amount of spraying and waiting will unstick the post. - You need brute force or the slightly less ham fisted method, that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,509
Posted By Racing Dan

This is true. More money = less weight (less...

This is true. More money = less weight (less padding, more carbon, more titanium etc.) Not more comfort, as a general rule. However the road bike orthodoxy says more seat padding = less comfort,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,077
Posted By Racing Dan

The real danger is when this garbage gets in...

The real danger is when this garbage gets in general circulation and eventually enters the 2nd hand market. Someone not knowing to look for a hook or even knowing "normal" rims has hooks, will mount...
06-11-22, 10:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,038
Posted By Racing Dan

Sure, and quit the clipless pedals. Clipping in...

Sure, and quit the clipless pedals. Clipping in and out 10+ times isn't helping either. I recently got some Shimano XT flats. They are great for urban riding with lots of forced stand stills.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,279
Posted By Racing Dan

I tend to agree, the less water thee better....

I tend to agree, the less water thee better. However, Imo, cleaning chain, cassette and rings on the bike, takes solvent and a hose. An easy method, that produces a good result, is to place the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 6,812
Posted By Racing Dan

The best thing about a triple is you avoid...

The best thing about a triple is you avoid constantly shifting rings in mid speed applications, where with a wide double you are constantly changing rings, with associated compensation shifts and...
05-22-22, 03:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,619
Posted By Racing Dan

Just so you know. A crock pot is not needed at...

Just so you know. A crock pot is not needed at all. Any old pot or saucepan will do just fine. Heating wax on the stove is Much faster than waiting for a low wattage crock pot too. It no more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,932
Posted By Racing Dan

Power to overcome air drag increases by the CUBE...

Power to overcome air drag increases by the CUBE of the speed. Double the speed and power increases eight (!) fold. That is, as base2 alludes to, the reason wheel manufacturers like to quote watt...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,932
Posted By Racing Dan

You don't need wide tyres to get the comfort of...

You don't need wide tyres to get the comfort of low(er) pressure. 28mm at 55 psi will feel every bit as comfortable as 35mm at 55psi. Wide (and tall) tyres are needed in case you get rim strikes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,403
Posted By Racing Dan

When discounting direct evidence, because the...

When discounting direct evidence, because the observer didn't ride the bike himself and when limping home at 25 psi doesn't count as flatting, TL is a sure fire winner. - Talk about stacking the...
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