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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Spare tubes when running tubeless road tires? in Wheels and Tires

I see it the other way around. I virtually never see posts from people with issues changing a regular clincher on a regular clincher rim. But...

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SPlKE replied to a thread Walking in Look/XPEDO cleats in Components, Wrenching

Please see me after class today.

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duriel replied to a thread Walking in Look/XPEDO cleats in Components, Wrenching

Get some of those geriatric socks with traction bars on them. If you want to walk leave your bike at home, problem solved. If you want to walk, get...

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pmf replied to a thread Walking in Look/XPEDO cleats in Components, Wrenching

Years ago, as part of our honeymoon, my wife and I signed up for Andy Hampsten's Chinghaile bike tour in Tuscany. Everyone was to bring their own...

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Srode replied to a thread Spare tubes when running tubeless road tires? in Wheels and Tires

Not all old timers, I'm 63 and like tubeless - just sayin. :) Easier than changing a shifter cable for those still using them.

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lampshade replied to a thread Walking in Look/XPEDO cleats in Components, Wrenching

No dice!!!

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Wetworks replied to a thread Spare tubes when running tubeless road tires? in Wheels and Tires

Because it's too involved or complicated? I'm a new cyclist (10 years) but an older guy (50). I made the switch because of a trip to Utah and...

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Kerry Irons replied to a thread Spare tubes when running tubeless road tires? in Wheels and Tires

And here we have a perfect summary of why many of us old-timers don't think that tubeless is the solution to anything, let alone an improvement.

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Kerry Irons replied to a thread Kmc 11 sl speed chain. in Components, Wrenching

Me, I'm thinking second guessing. Second doubting? What IS that?

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

Oh I didn't realize he already owned it. yeah that's a no-brainer.

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jspharmd replied to a poll POLL: Indoor Training in General Cycling Discussion

My wife uses a Wahoo Kickr and I use a Saris H3. We both use trainerroad. I use it for training (racing), she uses it for a good workout. I...

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Lombard replied to a thread Bike Question in General Cycling Discussion

But be careful of the source of the You Tube video. I've seen some pretty ham fisted mechanics on You Tube.

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Lombard replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

Will it work? Probably. Will it work well? Maybe, but maybe not. As CX said, the most important thing is to be sure you have enough chain in...

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

I'd try it before buying a new der. It depends on your hanger but chances are pretty good it'll be fine. I use one speced for 28 max with 30 no...

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Lombard replied to a thread Frame Materials in Bikes, Frames and Forks

Same here. My teen years were during the........ecccccchhhhh..........disco age.

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Barista replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

Understood. I'll use the new mid-cage.

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cxwrench replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

Since you already have the correct derailleur for your needs it only makes sense to use it. Learn how derailleur spec works and you'll never have any...

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Barista replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

Glad I could crack you up. I get what you're saying and normally would agree wholeheartedly. Factory engineers know their stuff. It just seemed...

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rideit replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

But think of the weight savings!

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No Time Toulouse replied to a thread Frame Materials in Bikes, Frames and Forks

Well, being born in 1961, I guess you could call me a 'boomer', but I never identified as one. Couldn't stand the popular music of the time, I had...

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No Time Toulouse replied to a thread Bike Question in General Cycling Discussion

An old Royce-Union is probably as simple a bike as you'll find today, and likely one he will be wanting to 'move up' to something better as he...

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cxwrench replied to a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

Questions like yours always crack me up. Shimano, having a ton of engineers...and doing a ton of testing, specs the SS 8000 derailleur to work w/ a...

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Barista started a thread Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK? in Components, Wrenching

Has anyone used a short cage Ultegra derailluer with a 32t casette? I'm changing my Shimano 105 11 speed 11-28 cassette for a new Ultegra 11-32,...

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Wood Devil replied to a thread Kickr Spindown ? in General Cycling Discussion

I'm going to try this tomorrow. It does sound like an issue with the connection between the trainer and Zwift. A few weeks back I started to notice...

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Wood Devil replied to a thread Kickr Spindown ? in General Cycling Discussion

I'm going to try this tomorrow. It does sound like an issue with the connection between the trainer and Zwift. A few weeks back I started to notice...

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4Crawler replied to a thread 2019-2020 Pro Cycling Transfers and Rumors in Pro Cycling - Tour de France

Looks like Rohan Dennis has signed with Ineos: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rohan-dennis-signs-for-team-ineos/

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Wetworks replied to a thread Kickr Spindown ? in General Cycling Discussion

I was having similar issues. I went ahead and 'forgot' the trainer in Zwift, reconnected it, and when I did the spindown had a new configuration...

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colnagoG60 replied to a thread Kickr Spindown ? in General Cycling Discussion

If it's a wheel off trainer, check to see if the cassette nut is on too tight. I had a similar issue once, where it seemed like I had to put in more...

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Wood Devil replied to a thread Kickr Spindown ? in General Cycling Discussion

Wow! And here I thought 40 seconds was a long time. Yeah, Wahoo suggests warming the trainer up for 10 minutes before performing a spindown. The...

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velodog replied to a thread Looking for My First Real Bike in General Cycling Discussion

So far I haven't needed to "grow" the bike to the point that the TT is that high, but fit is more important when riding than not, you know that. When...

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