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tlg replied to a thread Kool Stop tire jack. yes. in General Cycling Discussion

No you don't. It doesn't harm anything. Only time you need to is on a bike you don't ride that much. If it sits for a long time, the sealant will...

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hfc replied to a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

I have a 10 year old 800 also. Still going very strong. It has a barometric altimeter which is generally reliable although it can take a few minutes...

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pmf replied to a thread Kool Stop tire jack. yes. in General Cycling Discussion

Hey -- Thanks for the tip. I bought my wife a set of custom wheels that came, with tubeless rims. They're a frigging nightmare to mount tire on. I...

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J.R. replied to a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

My antique Garmin 800 shows degree of slope up and down but can be quite slow to update when riding in a wooded area.

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Coolhand replied to a thread Carbon post damage? in General Cycling Discussion

Super Happy Funtime Insult-a-thon is over, let's not do that again everyone. The bad posts sleep with the fishes.

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GKSki replied to a thread Long and Short of it in Wheels and Tires

Planned obsolescence I guess. I'm not willing to part with my beautiful Campy Chorus wheels and my Wife's 10sp wheels are certainly not antiques,...

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Erik_A replied to a thread Bottom bracket upgrade question: PRESS-FIT system size 86.5 X 41 in Components, Wrenching

I tried to install a Shimano Hollowtech II double crank. If I tighten until there is no lateral play, than the crank arms rub the edge of the...

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Lombard replied to a thread Kool Stop tire jack. yes. in General Cycling Discussion

While age doesn't help, it's probably not that. The advent of tubeless compatible rims and tires has made mounting as well as dismounting more...

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nova_rider replied to a thread Riding 53/39 front and 11-23 rear. Is 11-25 worthwhile? in General Cycling Discussion

Work is work, power is how quickly this work can done. The gearing alters the balance between how much work is required verses how quickly it can be...

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duriel replied to a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

I don't think GPS units always use barimetric pressure, I don't think my cateye does. I would think if it does, it is not as accurate.

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pmf replied to a thread Advice: new frame vs. new bike in Bikes, Frames and Forks

Campy? What group is it?

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coupster replied to a thread Kool Stop tire jack. yes. in General Cycling Discussion

I wholehearted agree. I don't know why (maybe its my age) but mounting clinchers used to be a breeze now its a case of brute force. This tool...

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pmf replied to a thread Riding 53/39 front and 11-23 rear. Is 11-25 worthwhile? in General Cycling Discussion

No, I draw the line at that, even though those things are at the top of my list.

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JCavilia replied to a thread Riding 53/39 front and 11-23 rear. Is 11-25 worthwhile? in General Cycling Discussion

2 points in response to this. 1. Work is work, power is power. To ride at a given speed up a given slope, it takes a certain amount of power....

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Mad Cow Disease replied to a thread Advice: new frame vs. new bike in Bikes, Frames and Forks

Ah, I gotcha. It's a 9/10/11 freehub so there should be no problem there. Thanks.

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tlg replied to a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

This will explain it in more detail https://www.correrunamaraton.com/en/gps-altimeter-barometer/

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ivanthetrble replied to a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

I have noticed that with our Apple watches. My wife and I will go out for a morning ride, ride the exact same route, riding together at the same...

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tlg replied to a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

Yes they show the grade. Positive or negative. How do you define "accurately"? For most purposes they are accurate enough. On really...

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ROAD&DIRT replied to a thread Jerseys From AliExpress (China) - Long shipping time in Apparel and Cycling clothes

Bought some masks,which appeared they where coming from California eventually came from China... took about 90 days, when I inquired about the...

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Advice: new frame vs. new bike in Bikes, Frames and Forks

You can't bring a 10 speed rear wheel/hub over to an 11 speed bike. The 11 speed cassette will no fit properly.

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desaljs replied to a thread Kool Stop tire jack. yes. in General Cycling Discussion

MaxKatt, This thread reminds me of a problem I had trying to mount some MTB tires. I could not get them installed. I went to You Tube and did...

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

Yes. I know a guy I ride with has that feature but that's all I can tell you. (actually I'm not positive he has declines but know for sure his...

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ivanthetrble started a thread Road incline in General Cycling Discussion

I am new to the GPS cycle computer thing. Do any of them accurately display the incline (or decline) of the road you are riding on?

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Erik_A replied to a thread Bottom bracket upgrade question: PRESS-FIT system size 86.5 X 41 in Components, Wrenching

Wow - Thanks cxwrench ! I appreciate the advice!

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SantaCruz replied to a thread Bulls Desert Falcon Ultegra in General Cycling Discussion

Let him choose. He will ride it more.

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cxwrench replied to a thread Bottom bracket upgrade question: PRESS-FIT system size 86.5 X 41 in Components, Wrenching

Any 24mm Shimano crank will work.

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Mad Cow Disease replied to a thread Advice: new frame vs. new bike in Bikes, Frames and Forks

Hi, thanks for replying, but what do you mean when you say "factor in rear wheels?" Do you mean the cost difference between front and rear? The very...

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Erik_A started a thread Bottom bracket upgrade question: PRESS-FIT system size 86.5 X 41 in Components, Wrenching

I have a Basso carbon frame that needs a crankset upgrade. The original crankset is a Miche "EVO Max" with 24mm bearings on both sides. Basso said...

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Kool Stop tire jack. yes. in General Cycling Discussion

Definitely. With regular clinchers anyway. When I know I'm going to change tires I'll usually put the new one on a spare wheel with a cheap tube...

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Jay Strongbow replied to a thread Advice: new frame vs. new bike in Bikes, Frames and Forks

Up to you really but don't forget to factor in rear wheels. Personally when in that situation I went with new frame only and the biggest factor...

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