Forum: Techniques
June 13th 21, 11:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,630
What goes where 6800?
In the general routine today I put a new chain on the bike I figure with 7000 miles it was stretched some but not over the marks. First complaint is Shimano quick links take a huge amount of pressure...
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Forum: Techniques
June 10th 21, 08:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,623
Riding
On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:58:48 AM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
On 6/10/2021 10:17 AM, jbeattie wrote:
On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 8:08:39 AM UTC-7, wrote:
Today the...
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Forum: Techniques
June 8th 21, 12:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,929
Shimano availability?
So COVID has shot the groupsets of Shimano. I am not a dura-ace person and I still shift with cables. Are they going to be making or shipping Ultegra or 105 stuff. Maybe it all is dried but and in...
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Forum: Techniques
June 3rd 21, 11:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 42,472
New Tires
I have been using Conti GP 5000s regular tube required. I get huge mileage out of them say 5000-6000. I put a new set on today because they seem to be squared pretty good but I could still get a...
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Forum: Techniques
June 3rd 21, 10:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,397
Truing Stand
I have a Park TS 8 which is basic but good and sturdy. What is needed to get it to true thru-the axle wheels? It seems the Park site ways use adaptors but only for the front wheel? Does not make...
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Forum: Techniques
May 31st 21, 09:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 503
vale, Laurence Malone
On Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:33:37 AM UTC-5, wrote:
On Monday, May 31, 2021 at 8:47:39 AM UTC-7, jbeattie wrote:
On Monday, May 31, 2021 at 7:39:03 AM UTC-7,...
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Forum: Techniques
May 26th 21, 07:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 412
Garmin bit the dust
I have used a Garmin 920xt for at least 5 years and love it. I have the quick release band and can go from bike to run easy. It mounts on bike like a regular garmin edge. It has served me well and...
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Forum: Techniques
May 18th 21, 11:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 78
Views: 2,110
Not completely sold on wide tires
I might be in a real minority now. I run 23 and 25mm Conti GP 5000 strictly road bike. I do like the 25's and a bit lower pressure but I sure cannot see going to 28's and dropping pressure even more....
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Forum: Techniques
May 18th 21, 11:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
What kind of tire guage?
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 1:09:39 PM UTC-5, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 5/17/2021 10:50 PM, micky wrote:
Hi. Newbie to the ng here.
I'm not what anyone would call a serious bike...
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Forum: Techniques
May 17th 21, 10:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,228
Flat again today but prepared.
On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 1:14:14 PM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/17/2021 9:47 AM, Tom Kunich wrote:
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 7:58:56 PM UTC-7, wrote:
On Sunday, May 16,...
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Forum: Techniques
May 16th 21, 08:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,228
Flat again today but prepared.
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:06:08 PM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/16/2021 11:40 AM, Mark cleary wrote:
So today at mile 50 heading back into town I hit a huge deep pothole. A car was passing so I...
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Forum: Techniques
May 16th 21, 05:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 788
Titanium vs Carbon Fiber
On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 7:13:44 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 4:47:13 PM UTC-7, sms wrote:
On 5/14/2021 9:29 AM, Mark cleary wrote:
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Forum: Techniques
May 16th 21, 05:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,228
Flat again today but prepared.
So today at mile 50 heading back into town I hit a huge deep pothole. A car was passing so I really had to hold my line and not avoid it. Sure enough in a hurry a pinch flat.
My first confession is...
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Forum: Techniques
May 14th 21, 05:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 788
Titanium vs Carbon Fiber
On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:53:10 AM UTC-5, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 5/14/2021 11:10 AM, jbeattie wrote:
On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 7:48:10 AM UTC-7, wrote:
When...
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Forum: Techniques
May 13th 21, 11:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,873
Mini Pump
On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:16 AM UTC-5, sms wrote:
On 5/12/2021 7:48 PM, John B. wrote:
snip
I was, probably rather obscurely, commenting on the comments about
inflation....
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Forum: Techniques
May 11th 21, 07:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 774
Schram cassettes
I have never been a Schram person also Shimano. I notice that Schram 11 speed cassettes are cheaper and more easily had these days. I have always used a full shimano drivetrain and shifting for me...
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Forum: Techniques
May 11th 21, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,873
Mini Pump
On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6:29:04 PM UTC-5, jbeattie wrote:
On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 4:12:22 PM UTC-7, James wrote:
On 10/5/21 6:45 pm, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op maandag 10 mei 2021 om...
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Forum: Techniques
May 10th 21, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,873
Mini Pump
On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 9:56:26 AM UTC-5, wrote:
Op maandag 10 mei 2021 om 16:22:09 UTC+2 schreef Wolfgang Strobl:
Am Mon, 10 May 2021 04:26:45 -0700 (PDT) schrieb Lou...
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Forum: Techniques
May 10th 21, 01:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,873
Mini Pump
What is the consensus on the best mini pump that gets to at least 75-80 psi without being a gorilla? I do research and Topek Mini Morph seems the best.. I don't want a full frame pump but open to...
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Forum: Techniques
May 8th 21, 05:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 374
I was crapper today, but hey over two years.
I took of this am for a 50 mile or so ride. Notice rear tire needed more air than normal before the ride. I usually put air in ever 3 rides the psi drops to around 85 in the rear. Well this morning...
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Forum: Techniques
May 8th 21, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 458
Cassette change
I have a 50/34 crank and run an 11-28 11 speed drivetrain. I am thinking of going to an 11-30 or and 11-32 cassette. I have not looked and am generally competent mechanic but what are my chances the...
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Forum: Techniques
May 4th 21, 06:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 151
Views: 5,836
Power Meters?
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12:20:49 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7:23:08 AM UTC-7, Ralph Barone wrote:
Frank Krygowski wrote:
On...
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Forum: Techniques
May 1st 21, 03:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 151
Views: 5,836
Power Meters?
On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 9:11:15 AM UTC-5, wrote:
On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7:50:02 PM UTC-7, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 4/30/2021 4:43 PM, jbeattie wrote:
On...
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Forum: Techniques
April 29th 21, 09:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 151
Views: 5,836
Power Meters?
On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 2:43:46 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:26:23 AM UTC-7, Mark J. wrote:
On 4/29/2021 10:05 AM, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op...
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Forum: Techniques
April 29th 21, 04:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 151
Views: 5,836
Power Meters?
What do you think of this power meter. I don't want pedal one until they come out with Shimano cleat model and I don't want a hub based. What if any does the group use?4IIII PRECISION PRO SHIMANO...
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