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Marc replied to a thread Cleat screw torque? Help.. in Components, Wrenching

Most shoes, those lugs are user removable and replaceable. It will only cost $5 and not $400, unless you somehow manage to overtorque and crack the...

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cxwrench replied to a thread Changing internet routed cables on Madone in Components, Wrenching

Just go to the lbs and get some of the generic liner that comes in some new frames. Trek shops in particular should have lots of it.

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raptor72 replied to a thread Cleat screw torque? Help.. in Components, Wrenching

yeah but this one can immediately cost someone $300-$400 for absolutely no reason.

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Oxtox replied to a thread Cleat screw torque? Help.. in Components, Wrenching

the worst...? nah, not really. you can find all kinds of questionable suggestions on the net...like the necessity of pumping tires to the rated...

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mfdemicco replied to a thread Changing internet routed cables on Madone in Components, Wrenching

Because the liner of the road elite cables has a flange on the end, you can only shove it through the frame from the front of the bike to the back,...

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LostViking replied to a thread 2018 Giro d’Italia Crystal Ball in Pro Cycling - Tour de France

Tour of the Roman Empire! :D

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cdhbrad replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

I'm in the "All Same Saddle" camp. For me, its a Selle Italia Flite gelflow. 5 builtup bikes and all have the same saddle, even on my TT Bike. ...

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tlg replied to a thread Changing internet routed cables on Madone in Components, Wrenching

The liner is separate from the housing. You'll get a length of both. And there's usually a bit of the liner left over. No the liners won't fit over...

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mfdemicco replied to a thread Changing internet routed cables on Madone in Components, Wrenching

I'm a bit confused because the Jagwire cables I'm getting already have liners. Will the Trek liner (or these eBay ones) fit over the housing liner?

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mackgoo replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

Three bikes three saddles, no issues. The saddles are Super Turbo on the X4, Brooks Swallow on the Ti Mega Tube, Selle Italia Flite? on the X33. No...

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raptor72 replied to a thread Cleat screw torque? Help.. in Components, Wrenching

Quite possibly the worst advice I have seen on a forum. Use the recommended torque. I saw 2 guys with $400 dollar shoes destroy them this weekend. ...

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DaveG replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

The deafening sounds of all those carbon bikes creaking and exploding is a big reason I don't do group rides anymore

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davesupra replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

I put the same seat on all of my bikes. I usually try the seat that comes on each bike, and after I find that I don't care for it I replace it with...

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D&MsDad started a thread Rockland - South Mountain Road - repaving this week (4/23) in New York - New Jersey

Saw the signs on Sunday. Hopefully, they'll get the paving done before the weekend. Many of you know this road as part of the GF-NY. It is the...

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Lombard replied to a thread HED Belgium Plus Rims with 25mm tires? in Wheels and Tires

Thanks guys! And if I had only looked at HED's own website, I would have seen this: 25mm Plus clincher rim MIN/MAX tire width: 23 - 58mm I...

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OldZaskar replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

Piling on tig's points - I've seen no creaks, clacks, etc. with carbon - mine or others - beyond the press fit BBs (mostly Treks). And, I do have...

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tlg replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

Something is seriously up with the people you ride with. I've got a group of about 40-50 who are mostly on carbon frames. There's zero issues of...

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

The problem with different saddles isn't arse comfort per se IMO but setting the height, tilt and for aft precisely the same. So leg angles. A...

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tlg replied to a thread Changing internet routed cables on Madone in Components, Wrenching

This! Once you've done this, all other methods are inferior. If you measure your Jagwire Sealed Cables, you might have enough of the liner...

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DaveG replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

I have 5 road bikes. 4 of them have a Terry Fly Ti saddle. The other one has a Forté Sweep on it, which is very similar in shape to the Terry. I...

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Shift Cable Frayed/Broke in Components, Wrenching

My cross/gravel bike is 6800 11 speed. That has 135 spacing (canti though not disc) and I use a lot more spokes as compared to road so I didn't...

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BelgianHammer replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

thanks for responding, upstate. Hey, had to laugh at your "merckx56" in your profile. I spend 3-4 weeks every summer, courtesy of my sister...

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upstateSC-rider replied to a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

I have 3 different saddles on bikes that I use (dare I say creak-less carbon?) without problems although I do stick to one bike/saddle that I prefer...

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BelgianHammer started a thread Multiple bike owners: stick to same make/model seat, or have diff ones? in General Cycling Discussion

Just curious for those of you with multiple bikes. I've steel, titanium and aluminum (still haven't convinced myself of carbon yet, mainly because...

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Mobybrooklyn replied to a thread Litespeed.."Arenberg" why so flexy? in Bikes, Frames and Forks

I have an Arenberg and I weigh 210 and the bike rides very smooth and stiff and not flexy at all. The ride is similar to 853 steel but lighter .

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masont replied to a thread Problems with changing components from MTB to Road Frame in Components, Wrenching

I'd sell everything you have, then go to a bike shop and buy a bike that's designed to do the kind of riding you'd like to do.

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spdntrxi replied to a thread New Garmin stuff - 130, 520+, new Varia radar in General Cycling Discussion

well by your own admission you have hearing issues.... so kinda hard for me to say for certain. I'm no spring chicken myself and we all lose hearing...

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bikedrd started a thread 1st time poster in General Cycling Discussion

I've been lurking this Forum for a while. I am usually over at the related site MTBR, given my dirt addiction. My new Ibis Hakka MX is on the way,...

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jetdog9 replied to a thread Garmin varia radar system - Whos going to adopt? in General Cycling Discussion

Per other threads, Gen 2 radar just announced and available soon. Radar tech doesn't sound any better but the light and general shape of the unit...

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80turbota replied to a thread lance? in The Doping Forum

Yeah Poor Betsy. Vilifying lance when she is married to a drug cheat. Yes he did it too. He did it for Lance. Betsy wants Lance to admit to what was...

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