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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-27-22, 02:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Freddyonabike

Another potential issue is that even with the...

Another potential issue is that even with the saddle furthest forward, my knee is barely over the pedal spindle.
I do wish I could be more over the stroke. Starting to sound like a complete wrong...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-27-22, 01:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Freddyonabike

I'll try to be clear! Numbness in feet. It went...

I'll try to be clear!
Numbness in feet. It went away when I lowered the saddle to 80cm, oddly enough. Shimano RC5, with cleat all the way back. I do also get slight numbness in the groin, but much...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Freddyonabike

^ I dont like putting my saddle further back to...

^ I dont like putting my saddle further back to reduce weight on my hands. Then I just feel like I cant get over the pedal @ 3 a clock.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Freddyonabike

Here's a pic with saddle height at 82, and knee...

Here's a pic with saddle height at 82, and knee angle of 30,5

https://i.imgur.com/NiGJ4MB.jpg
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Freddyonabike

Yes, 82cm shoulden't be too high. Atleast not in...

Yes, 82cm shoulden't be too high. Atleast not in theory.

It's the SLR Boost TM Superflow. I was planning to buy the Pro Stealth, but its close to 50mm wide at the nose. Worried about chafing on...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Freddyonabike

Bike: CAAD10 size 60. 175 cranks. Pro LT 40cm...

Bike: CAAD10 size 60. 175 cranks. Pro LT 40cm bars and Selle Italia SLR which are the only upgrades. I wasent too happy with the saddle, so I lowered the saddle height to 80cm by using the heel...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-22, 01:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Freddyonabike

Heel method - numb feet and hands when raising saddle higher

Hey!

I was struggling with numb hands and feet, and lowered my saddle using the heel method (without shoes). All numbness went away!
However, with a height of 193cm, and a inseam of 94cm, its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By Freddyonabike

I picked the bike up from the shop today. The...

I picked the bike up from the shop today. The hangar alignment was good, but the shifter was dirty, and the outer casing wasent that good either. He also noted that the end cap on the casing, that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,460
Posted By Freddyonabike

Assos. I'm 6'4", 80kg, 94cm inseam, 84cm waist,...

Assos. I'm 6'4", 80kg, 94cm inseam, 84cm waist, and a size M fits me great, tho I could probably buy with added length, but they dident offer that when I bought mine. Excellent quality. Their BIB's...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-22, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,636
Posted By Freddyonabike

CAAD life is the good life ...

CAAD life is the good life

https://i.imgur.com/TtQSMop.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-22, 01:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By Freddyonabike

No! I'll take it to a bikeshop and buy some...

No! I'll take it to a bikeshop and buy some housing & get the hangar checked!

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By Freddyonabike

Yes, its only a 11-28, which Shimano Ultegra 6700...

Yes, its only a 11-28, which Shimano Ultegra 6700 RD should handle. Also longer chain yes.
It does actually look like the hangar might be slightly bent!

Is there any clever way to check spring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By Freddyonabike

Shifts poorly at the cassette

Hey!

I've bought a used CAAD10, which shifted poorly, so I bought new chain, cassette (needed bigger cog for climbing anyway) and new cable. None of of which has helped. I've used the parktool...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By Freddyonabike

My Selle Italia SLR superflow saddle has outer...

My Selle Italia SLR superflow saddle has outer limits. Its marked on the rails with marks like this "< >". So say I want to push the saddle all the way to the front, should the saddle rail's "<>"...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 12:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By Freddyonabike

Seatpost saddle fore/aft limit

Hey!

My seatpost has a setback, and I dont really know which part of the clamp i'm suppose to go by in terms of saddle fore/aft limit. The center of the seatpost clamp is obviously between the two...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,606
Posted By Freddyonabike

Finally on a bike again! Missed my old CAAD so...

Finally on a bike again! Missed my old CAAD so much that I bought a new one. Funnest bike to ride, imo!

https://i.imgur.com/FL3tx4P.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By Freddyonabike

Reliable wheelset for CAAD10

Hi!

I've got a CAAD10 on its way, because I miss having a CAAD too much. On my old CAAD I had Zonda's, and thinking about buying them again. But duh... Campy on a shimano equipped bike kinda...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,636
Posted By Freddyonabike

Is it legal to post more pics of same bike, but...

Is it legal to post more pics of same bike, but different water? :D

https://i.imgur.com/JgaIAg2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

^ No. Only smallest cog, the 11th gear, or 11t...

^ No. Only smallest cog, the 11th gear, or 11t cog if u like :)

In the shimano user's manual, it says to shift from biggest cog, down to 5th cog, small chain ring. Adjust till you hear audible...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,636
Posted By Freddyonabike

https://i.imgur.com/rPH3qLF.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rPH3qLF.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 05:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

Thats a good idea too! It seems like ive...

Thats a good idea too!

It seems like ive might managed to fix the problem.
I originally used eTube 4.0.4, which does not allow you to do much, except shifting mode adjustments. You cant even...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 02:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

Update: I took the cassette off. No spacers....

Update:
I took the cassette off. No spacers. However, it seems to be some play in the cassette and/or freehub. Its Giant SLR wheelset which I believe is basicly DT Swiss hubs rebranded?
How on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 12:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

It should not be adjusted way off. There's 16...

It should not be adjusted way off. There's 16 steps inwards/outwards, its -4. If I let the L and T-stoppers all the way out, should it now allow full range of movement?

Thanks for help so far!...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

^ No, good point!

^ No, good point!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

I'm sry, english is not my native language. ...

I'm sry, english is not my native language.

Top-side stopper bolt is what I mean by H-limit, same same? :D

eTube does identify all my components, but does not allow to check for error. As you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

I can admit that ive only eyed the hanger, using...

I can admit that ive only eyed the hanger, using a allen key and smallest sprocket as reference. Still... even if its slightly bent, it should possible to adjust the H-limit till its past the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

You cant run diagnostics at all with SMBCR2 it...

You cant run diagnostics at all with SMBCR2 it seems like? Must have the other units.
I installed the older E-tube 3.4.5 version, which seems to be alot better then 4.0.4...

RD is mounted...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By Freddyonabike

R8050 Di2 RD H-limit not enough adjustment

Hi!

My TCR has some Di2 problems. RD does not have enough H-limit adjustment to make the pulley align with the smallest cog (11t). With the H-limit screw all the way out, the RD ends up between...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,491
Posted By Freddyonabike

Here's a reason not too: watch from 3:23! ...

Here's a reason not too: watch from 3:23!

https://youtu.be/oSl3A8tHj6U?t=203
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,606
Posted By Freddyonabike

Bought a CAAD10 on friday! Time to retire my Koga...

Bought a CAAD10 on friday! Time to retire my Koga Miyata as training bike :lol:
Will upgrade wheels, change bar tape, seat and bottlecages to something black I think
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-21, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 791
Posted By Freddyonabike

Dura Ace BR-7200 bad performance, missing parts?

Hi!

I have a Koga Miyata Full Pro with Dura Ace BR-7200 brakes, and they both work rather poorly.
When I tighten the pivot bolt, it seems to just lock the whole system. After checking the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,322
Posted By Freddyonabike

I feel like when im going really hard, therefore...

I feel like when im going really hard, therefore sit on the rivet, I angle myself forwards, so it becomes like a "push away from you" kinda movement. If that makes sense :D
Like the start of a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-19, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,256
Posted By Freddyonabike

Helmet for very oblong head - No length/width measurments?

Hello

I'm looking to get a helmet. My head is oblong with a width of 15cm, length of 22,5cm, and with a circumference of 58cm, ish.
So far i've only tried helmets from local dealers. Giro, Bell,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,949
Posted By Freddyonabike

I've been riding the bike in heavy rain, and the...

I've been riding the bike in heavy rain, and the freehub sounds kinda dry, which is why I'd love to clean it and re-lube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-19, 01:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,949
Posted By Freddyonabike

Is it possible to maintain the hub then, if you...

Is it possible to maintain the hub then, if you cant get it off without a special tool or breaking it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,949
Posted By Freddyonabike

Oh ye I misread! Thanks alot for help guys! ...

Oh ye I misread! Thanks alot for help guys!

Does it matter which Shimano or Sram series it is? Basicly, is it worth getting a expensive cassette?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,949
Posted By Freddyonabike

I'm 100% sure its a 7403 hub, because it has...

I'm 100% sure its a 7403 hub, because it has threads to install a cassette!
I cant even find 8 speed that doesnt start with a 11-tooth cog...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,949
Posted By Freddyonabike

Dura Ace 740X Hub 8 Speed compatibility

Hello!

I have a Koga Miyata with Dura Ace hub, which I believe is the 7403 version that is uniglide & hyperglide compatible. Atleast to my knowledge.
Does anyone know if its possible to mount a 9...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 841
Posted By Freddyonabike

Dura Ace 7100 brake assembly

Hello!

I have some problems with centering the brake so that the pads hit evenly, and not just one side for example.
Looked at a guide on youtube where he just tightened the bolt that hold the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-18, 06:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

Turns out the old chain was many links longer. In...

Turns out the old chain was many links longer. In fact, it was 3 links longer.
I did follow the Park Tools youtube video when I got the new chains length.
But oh well... Older gearing require...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-18, 04:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

Alrighty. Done some more testing. It seems to...

Alrighty. Done some more testing. It seems to happen in only 2 cogs in the cassette, the 2nd and 3rd smallest cogs. It also happens in both chainrings. Again, there is no play in the cogs, they dont...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-18, 02:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

Yes it does.

Yes it does.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

^ Thats what I thought at first. But ive...

^

Thats what I thought at first. But ive ridden with friction shifters for over 200km now, so I feel like I manage to shift and trim good enough. Also thought it could be lack of tension for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

Chain seems tight when coasting. Heres a...

Chain seems tight when coasting.

Heres a pic of the cassette. Excuse its dirtyness. I use the bike everyday, even when its pouring down :D ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

When you say skipping gears, do you mean a tooth,...

When you say skipping gears, do you mean a tooth, or literally skip to another gear? I'd say it feels like it skips a tooth or something.
Yes it happens when I really use some force, and the crank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

I'll do that. It does spring back tho. It gets...

I'll do that.
It does spring back tho. It gets pulled towards the chainring then springs back into correct position, when you apply alot of force on the pedals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

Ive had the bike on the stand and checked every...

Ive had the bike on the stand and checked every gear to try to replicate it, but one simply cant put enough force on the stand to make it happen.
It seems to happen in the middle cogs. Doing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

This is how my chainring looks like. Smaller ring...

This is how my chainring looks like. Smaller ring looks pretty much the same
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0321_e27e18fed69ebab6d30387b710ff8b83e51a0477.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

I have not. It happens really fast, like a spring...

I have not. It happens really fast, like a spring effect with the tension pulley.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,033
Posted By Freddyonabike

Parts: Shimano 105 rear derailleur (RD-1055...

Parts:
Shimano 105 rear derailleur (RD-1055 from the 90s)
Dura Ace 7403 cassette
Shimano HG40 chain
Shimano 105 crank
Dura Ace 7200 shifters - So its friction

I did not copy the old chains...
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