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Forum: Triathlon
04-24-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By Steve B.

Look on FB Marketplace as well as local...

Look on FB Marketplace as well as local Craigslist for a good quality road bike. I wouldn’t at this point go to a dedicated triathlon bike as she needs to learn to ride on roads, deal with traffic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By Steve B.

I would buy new CenterLoks and leave the 6 bolt...

I would buy new CenterLoks and leave the 6 bolt discs on the other wheels in case you want to swap. maybe fewer potential issues with rotor position, etc...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By Steve B.

This^

This^
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-23-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 677
Posted By Steve B.

To each his own. I watched a series of cross...

To each his own. I watched a series of cross country (U.S.) and cross France YT's where they seemed perfectly happy with 35-45 miles per day, on trails of varied surfaces, sometimes they did longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,307
Posted By Steve B.

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old...

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old kitten. My nephews cat who, for a number of reasons, including high expense, could not move with them to Barcelona. We offered to take her. She had on 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,853
Posted By Steve B.

That sounds correct. The Trek sizing guide for a...

That sounds correct. The Trek sizing guide for a 56 ETT bike is 81-85cm inseam. Thus the stock post is too long to fit what the Trek sizing guide says should be an appropriate fit. That longer...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 931
Posted By Steve B.

My commute before retirement at one point had me...

My commute before retirement at one point had me on a 2 lane heavily trafficked road with many parked cars, so limited shoulder. For about a half mile I had to take the lane and often had to listen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,499
Posted By Steve B.

Sad to see Colorado closing, way back they were...

Sad to see Colorado closing, way back they were the Go-To online for decent wheels, they were very well built.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,853
Posted By Steve B.

Well, as follow up, I had to wait a few weeks as...

Well, as follow up, I had to wait a few weeks as I was out of the country, test rode and purchased this past Wed. Did my first official ride today. Paid for the seat post as the cost was too good to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 931
Posted By Steve B.

I‘d bite the bullet and ride the sidewalk

I‘d bite the bullet and ride the sidewalk
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 508
Posted By Steve B.

Look on the Trek website, they’ve been running...

Look on the Trek website, they’ve been running sales as have the shops. You can do an inventory search to see if it’s available in your size at a local shop and on sale. I just picked up an Emoda...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,098
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve used Profile cages for decades, never had a...

I’ve used Profile cages for decades, never had a bottle fallout on road rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,686
Posted By Steve B.

We had a saying way back in the entertainment...

We had a saying way back in the entertainment business that a $1000 mike with a wire was better than a $50,000 wireless mike. In essence, wired component are generally more reliable and I think...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 803
Posted By Steve B.

There was a cycling pro in the 80’s, Sean Kelly...

There was a cycling pro in the 80’s, Sean Kelly or Stephen Roche, or somebody, who was known for his climbing skills, was asked his secret to ascending - “I put it in the big ring and spin”. Or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 584
Posted By Steve B.

The fewer the data fields, the larger each data...

The fewer the data fields, the larger each data field. Maybe just display speed, ride time and distance ?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 657
Posted By Steve B.

Your experience is how the pedal works, you have...

Your experience is how the pedal works, you have to use your foot to get the pedal to rotate to where you can clip in. Is why many folks say why bother and use SPD mt pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,832
Posted By Steve B.

Is reducing work effort the goal ?. It’s not for...

Is reducing work effort the goal ?. It’s not for me. I ride a bike to get exercise. Adding an electric motor reduces the exercise I get. No thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By Steve B.

There’s a fit and sizing chart on the Lake...

There’s a fit and sizing chart on the Lake website, it pays to look at. Shows which shoes are on a wide last, etc…. I wish I had seen it, as my winter 303’s are too narrow for my feet and essentially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,781
Posted By Steve B.

Every frame size varies in weight. They also...

Every frame size varies in weight. They also swap parts, tires, etc…. Over a product line, thus weights for a given size will vary.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,686
Posted By Steve B.

Plus places to eat

Plus places to eat
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,474
Posted By Steve B.

Girona, where Lance used to live and train, is...

Girona, where Lance used to live and train, is pretty much in NE Spain, not southern Spain, north of Barcelona.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,130
Posted By Steve B.

I’m on my last pairs of Pearl Izumi, not the...

I’m on my last pairs of Pearl Izumi, not the cheapest versions, I’ve used them prior. They cheapened the design, removed the edging fabric on the shoulder straps, it’s just flat Lycra. Makes it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By Steve B.

Had a failure of a Di2 battery. Would charge ok,...

Had a failure of a Di2 battery. Would charge ok, then lose charge overnight. Replaced the battery, it was 6 years old, same issue. Took to a LBS they said shifter (1x system) was bad. It would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,680
Posted By Steve B.

Been off the bike fr a period of 3 mos. with hand...

Been off the bike fr a period of 3 mos. with hand surgery. Another time about 2 mos. with rotator cuff surgery. Another time I was doing a chemo regime, fell on the road bike and cracked a knee cap. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,345
Posted By Steve B.

Chances are if you use the wheel on an outside...

Chances are if you use the wheel on an outside ride, with the sensor installed, it will auto connect, with the sensor data providing speed. It will override the GPS data.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,033
Posted By Steve B.

I saw a guy in the suburbs east of NYC commuting...

I saw a guy in the suburbs east of NYC commuting on a Trek racing bike the other day. He was using a backpack, so probably leaves shoes at work. Likely doesn't need to wear jacket and tie either....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-21-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 518
Posted By Steve B.

Backwards method to do that. If you have a...

Backwards method to do that. If you have a smartphone (Android or iPhone) download and install the Garmin Connect Mobile app. BT pair the Explore to the phone and the GCM app. Create an account with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,853
Posted By Steve B.

This reads like you might not have read some of...

This reads like you might not have read some of the early posts, where you would have learned that Trek can provide 2 different size posts, a 175 and a 135. They ship with a 175. If you need the seat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,853
Posted By Steve B.

They make it with 0 or 20 offset, I ordered with...

They make it with 0 or 20 offset, I ordered with 20
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 942
Posted By Steve B.

There are a dozen shoe companies, best bet is to...

There are a dozen shoe companies, best bet is to go to a local shop that has a good selection and try them on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,853
Posted By Steve B.

I have already commented on this. The seat post...

I have already commented on this. The seat post is the only proprietary part. Stem and bar are standard stuff, just Trek branded carbon bar.

And as final note, I e-mailed the shop and instructed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,853
Posted By Steve B.

I keep 5 bikes, 2 being mt bike, then a touring...

I keep 5 bikes, 2 being mt bike, then a touring bike, and a Gravel bike mostly ridden as a road bike with wide street tires, plus a lighter road “racing” bike that gets half my road mileage and is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By Steve B.

Real tubeless ready rims have a shelf along the...

Real tubeless ready rims have a shelf along the rim wall that allows the tubeless tire to seal correctly. You can probably get a tubeless tire to seal on a standard clincher, with tubeless rim tape...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-15-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Steve B.

The Yak round bars are noisier then the aero...

The Yak round bars are noisier then the aero versions, thus maybe helps on round bar systems. I wouldn't bother unless you are using round and they really howl. And I would seriously doubt they do...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-14-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Steve B.

Only “up to date” roof rack bike systems have the...

Only “up to date” roof rack bike systems have the front tire clamped, not a swing arm clamping the downtube, which you don’t want on a carbon bike. Other then that, 30 year old rock stuff still...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steve B.

Agree on the top button functionality. I have...

Agree on the top button functionality. I have weak thumbs and have a hard time finding, much less pressing these buttons, thus rarely use them. It’s as easy just to swipe the screen on my Garmin.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steve B.

Adapting to using the shift buttons is just that,...

Adapting to using the shift buttons is just that, adapting. You get used to it in time.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,194
Posted By Steve B.

Here’s a link to the NYC law that essentially...

Here’s a link to the NYC law that essentially states to use a bike lane except when conditions occur that makes it unsafe.

https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/bicyclerules-english.pdf
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,194
Posted By Steve B.

Agree with the judgement call about safety on a...

Agree with the judgement call about safety on a path. I think NYC requires a dedicated path be used if one exists alongside a road, or some such, with the caveat of safe conditions. Who makes that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steve B.

Disc brake shifters are wireless, rim brake are...

Disc brake shifters are wireless, rim brake are not. Derailers are wired to the battery.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,421
Posted By Steve B.

I would say that “best” means cost effective and...

I would say that “best” means cost effective and that would be the 105 11spd. group. Shifts as well as Ultegra, weighs a little more but who cares. Really cost effective bang for the buck group.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,447
Posted By Steve B.

I would ride the HR for a while. You always need...

I would ride the HR for a while. You always need the perishables like tires, tubes, cassette and chain. Maybe invest in that. A slick or non knobbie tire will roll better. Look for something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,320
Posted By Steve B.

This ^ Old bike shorts get stretched out and...

This ^

Old bike shorts get stretched out and cause chafing. I learned to throw them out after a few years. New bib shorts of good quality is the only shorts I use now.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 702
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve installed end of drop bar mirrors, used them...

I’ve installed end of drop bar mirrors, used them a few years, they are wonderful. I can see if a car is coming when I am about to pass a parked car and need the lane. All kinds of usefulness. I...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 819
Posted By Steve B.

I use a GK SS on my gravel bike. They are 700c,...

I use a GK SS on my gravel bike. They are 700c, sized 43mm. They are a pretty decent tire on dirt, with enough bite to allow cornering on single track. They also roll surprisingly well on asphalt....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,046
Posted By Steve B.

Pretty sure REI sells the Cannondale Topstone. ...

Pretty sure REI sells the Cannondale Topstone. Good bike. I use this with a 2nd wheelset with 28mm slicks, it’s my easy spin road bike, I can run less air in these tires on wider rims, makes it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,426
Posted By Steve B.

If the gravel conditions get sketchy or really...

If the gravel conditions get sketchy or really steep, you might be walking. Easier walking in SPD shoes. I use SPD on the road bike, so this is an easy choice.
Forum: Touring
03-01-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,071
Posted By Steve B.

Katy towards Illinois/Indiana, then farm roads to...

Katy towards Illinois/Indiana, then farm roads to Cincinnati, then the Ohio Erie trail up to Cleveland, Along Lake Erie to Buffalo and the Erie Canal Trail, then across to Albany and over to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-01-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 793
Posted By Steve B.

Keep riding. It’s a rubber tire, it and I can...

Keep riding. It’s a rubber tire, it and I can adapt to the trail/road surface.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,059
Posted By Steve B.

Research says it should be 27.2 but your...

Research says it should be 27.2 but your measuring tool says 26. I would be questioning the measuring tool and getting a digital caliper. You do not want to force a too large seatpost. FWIW,...
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