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Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 229
Posted By bampilot06

Might just throw the alloy wheels on, and swap em...

Might just throw the alloy wheels on, and swap em when I get there. Thanks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By Polaris OBark

:D It is in incremental improvement. In...

:D

It is in incremental improvement. In addition to being isotropic, the female USB-C is more physically robust. Each time you miss the correct orientation with the micro (or worse, mini) cable,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t think it would even charge faster anyway....

I don’t think it would even charge faster anyway. I know that USB-C has a higher power rating, but most of my chargers are USB-A anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, when I buy products I look for proven...

Yeah, when I buy products I look for proven quality and usually avoid random unbranded gear unless it is something trivial. I’ve never had to sue using this basic principle.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 229
Posted By Bald Paul

Maybe go to the local auto parts store to see if...

Maybe go to the local auto parts store to see if you can find a pair of exhaust turn-down tips that will fit?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 731
Posted By Eric F

My approach would be the same as any other long...

My approach would be the same as any other long ride/event - to fuel myself well before the ride, and be armed with stuff for steady/regular input of fuel during the ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By Maelochs

Sometimes one must apply common sense even if...

Sometimes one must apply common sense even if others object.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 731
Posted By Maelochs

I am pretty sure protein powder is useless on a...

I am pretty sure protein powder is useless on a ride---unless you are riding for body-building, which is better done with more load and fewer reps. While riding you need fuel, not rebuilding blocks,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By shelbyfv

You've certainly convinced me!! :roflmao:

You've certainly convinced me!! :roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 876
Posted By PeteHski

Only you can decide for yourself if it does...

Only you can decide for yourself if it does everything your Roubaix can do. Not much point in asking here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By SoSmellyAir

While I generally agree with not buying no name...

While I generally agree with not buying no name bars or any bars from AliExpress, China is not "a very underdeveloped nation" (or underdeveloped at all), nor is Jack Ma the head of "the richest most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 876
Posted By mstateglfr

You bought a bike without understanding if the...

You bought a bike without understanding if the bike meets how/what/where you want to ride?
That seems kinda goofy.


Nobody here has any idea if you are set for gravel riding with 35mm tires and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By veganbikes

So they are safer because you cannot install bars...

So they are safer because you cannot install bars correctly? That is the most backasswards logic I have heard in a while. They are not safer and will not get safer they are unknown random bars from a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By shelbyfv

User error can happen with any product. Sounds...

User error can happen with any product. Sounds as if you should invest in a torque wrench.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, a joke. Dates me though as it goes way back...

Yes, a joke. Dates me though as it goes way back to when there was "serious" discussion of Pinarello vs Chinarello. :roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 220
Posted By Polaris OBark

Send them back. They will only get more...

Send them back. They will only get more problematic. They will put you off biking, and maybe do permanent damage. Even if you can't get any money back, get rid of them.

I use Shimano XC 2-bolt...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By njkayaker

I knew about it, forgot about it, and remembered...

I knew about it, forgot about it, and remembered it for this thread.

Might be kind of clever since it opens up the radar to people who don't want to buy an "expensive" head unit.


It doesn't...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By njkayaker

It might be a somewhat easy sale to people...

It might be a somewhat easy sale to people "afraid of cars" (but who wouldn't necessarily want to spend $$ on an head unit they might not understand, especially, against familiar smartphone apps).
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By Troul

This is kinda how I'm looking at it.

This is kinda how I'm looking at it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 876
Posted By tomato coupe

If the terms are just marketing, does it matter...

If the terms are just marketing, does it matter if your bike is set as a "gravel bike"?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 876
Posted By shelbyfv

[/b]There is no need to make uninformed...

[/b]There is no need to make uninformed generalizations, especially since you've already bought the bike. If the bike suits your needs, that's great. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By PeteHski

Carbon bars are great, but not something to go...

Carbon bars are great, but not something to go cheap on for obvious reasons.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has...

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has come from doing carbon fiber repair on a bike and making small parts out of CF...but flexy Ali bars screams "void spaces and uneven resin application,"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By SoSmellyAir

:wtf:Does anyone else notice the incongruity?

:wtf:Does anyone else notice the incongruity?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By terrymorse

The carbon fear mythology endures.

The carbon fear mythology endures.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 847
Posted By shelbyfv

It's apparent this advice was specific to your...

It's apparent this advice was specific to your actual bike. Maybe try to understand what's been posted before you get snippy with people who have made an effort to help you. Furthermore, not sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 915
Posted By veganbikes

Install the tube as normal with the tire and then...

Install the tube as normal with the tire and then post the results. Showing more pictures of a tube around a rim doesn't solve your problem. Put one half of the tire on, then put a lightly inflated...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 915
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

This thread is beginning to drift into a "how to...

This thread is beginning to drift into a "how to do it right" and a "what's right" pissing session.

I would ask if the OP has yet tried to mount the tire and see what the actual fit up results...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 847
Posted By FBinNY

You came for advice. Nobody says you have to...

You came for advice. Nobody says you have to accept it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 422
Posted By Polaris OBark

This is tempting ... ...

This is tempting ...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 422
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm really surprised yours wouldn't work. A 48/31...

I'm really surprised yours wouldn't work. A 48/31 is a less drastic difference than my 46/30T. (I wanted the 165mm crank-arms.)

It might be because mine has L and H screws it gives a wider range...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 422
Posted By Polaris OBark

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I haven't...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I haven't been able to find any issues with the chains, crankset, front derailleur cage, etc. I'm going to take it apart, clean everything, and carefully...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-20-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,583
Posted By Ubie

Only the 715 with camera, which is not a...

Only the 715 with camera, which is not a comparable model.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,871
Posted By downtube42

You don't have to look very far to find people...

You don't have to look very far to find people doing difficult things - running, hiking, climbing, lifting, kayaking, hunting - that is clearly something compelling about challenges. And you don't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By indyfabz

Why do you ask? In any event, I don’t let...

Why do you ask?

In any event, I don’t let that happen. You shouldn’t either.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,456
Posted By merlinextraligh

Your assertion, to which I responded is that...

Your assertion, to which I responded is that triples are making a big comeback. I simply see no evidence of that, and you’ve provided none.

I never drew a conclusion regarding the merits of a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By shelbyfv

Should be enough here to entertain you. A&S...

Should be enough here to entertain you. A&S (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,456
Posted By tomato coupe

Sorry, but you didn't ask if it was a common...

Sorry, but you didn't ask if it was a common thing, just "what's the point of the 49t big ring?" Again, if you plug the numbers into a gear calculator, it might give you a hint about the previous...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 509
Posted By Polaris OBark

Be sure to read the review posted here: ...

Be sure to read the review posted here: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-5-gen-4/p/41348/

It probably applies to both.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 509
Posted By Polaris OBark

Alternatively, the OP can order either version...

Alternatively, the OP can order either version directly from Trek's website and choose whatever dealer is most convenient, or deserving. But it would probably be good to mention this to the shop,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,026
Posted By veganbikes

So far none of my three dynamo set ups have had...

So far none of my three dynamo set ups have had issues once set up. One of them is used frequently off road (not mountain biking mind you). Yes a wire could come loose but I really haven't had issues...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,026
Posted By prj71

That's user error. Not a problem with the device.

That's user error. Not a problem with the device.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By Eric F

Yes...maybe. Both will lock the rotor to the...

Yes...maybe.

Both will lock the rotor to the hub. However, I encountered an issue where this type......
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,216
Posted By PeteHski

I actually quite like the BOA on my Mattone. I...

I actually quite like the BOA on my Mattone. I prefer it to velcro or buckled straps for this application. But the actual bag itself is not that great as per my previous post.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
Posted By tomato coupe

All of my cycling jerseys have shrunk over time,...

All of my cycling jerseys have shrunk over time, although only around the midsection.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,216
Posted By TMonk

I also have multiple saddle bags for the same...

I also have multiple saddle bags for the same reasons as Koyote, 4 that I use regularly.

For small ones, I have an Orucase and the Lezyne that I like. I think the Lezyne is the "road caddy", and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
Posted By indyfabz

Alas. “Summer heat, boiling the meat…”. She was...

Alas. “Summer heat, boiling the meat…”. She was a dish. I did go over there during the holidays only to discover that she was only average by Swedish standards. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
Posted By mstateglfr

Good point! And we all know the only people who...

Good point! And we all know the only people who can speak another language practice the dark arts....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,420
Posted By mstateglfr

Thank you for finally chiming in! I have been...

Thank you for finally chiming in! I have been constantly refreshing this thread for over half a year just to know if you mix clothing brands or not.
Ugh, I have such a headache from not sleeping.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
Posted By Eric F

It seems to be an issue with the font...and a...

It seems to be an issue with the font...and a judgement on how some people spend choose their own money.
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