Hey, looks familiar!
I had a Garmin Edge 500 for 8 years before getting the Bolt. Big upgrade. No more plugging into the computer after every ride and my Stages doesn't drop data anymore.
Makes me want to go get a photo of my Bolt on my Giant bike...
Yeah. That's a Vittoria 26er latex tube in a 53mm Rene Herse EL tire; the road hum is going to be delicious.
There isn't much hassle. You'll want to be a bit extra careful that the initial install is clean; sharp edges in the rim bed will eat through latex tubes more easily than butyl. Basically, you'll want to ensure that your rim taping is in good shape. Latex tubes lose air faster than butyl, but you should be checking and setting tire pressure before every ride anyway. Out on the road, latex is just as durable as butyl.
I have a question about chain maintenance, how resilient is factory lube on new chains? So, I changed the chain about two weeks ago. Today I rode through some dirt road so I had to wash my bicycle with some water and soap, including my drive train. Does this means that the factory lube is gone and I have to re-grease it?
I adjusted the speeds after washing it and the drive train was kinda noisy, IDK is this is because the lube is gone or because my speed adjustment was lousy (I'm kinda new to do that on my bike). Ty for your answer!
I don't know if you specifically cleaned your chain as well (with a chaincleaning tool), but when you wash your bike dirt and grime tends to be pushed further in between the rollers. That will actually make the chain more squeeky.
Degreasing the chain and cleaning it with a chain cleaning tool and then lubing it after its dried is my preferred method.
I'd recommend against using a chain cleaning tool. Or any kind of degreaser product.
Getting a chain totally spotless is pointless. Wet lubrication - which is what most people ought to be using - will cause a chain to get black near-instantly on the next ride anyway. And a thorough degreasing will often strip the lubricant from the internals of a chain without actually getting the grit out, which can result in a "well lubricated" and "clean" chain that squeaks.
Stripping a chain to bare metal makes sense if you're preparing the chain for a wax bath in anticipation of an Hour Record attempt, but otherwise... eh.
Most wet lubes serve as a competent cleaner for themselves. If a chain is dirty or needs new lube, just hit it with a hefty dose of a good wet lube. Come back a few minutes later with a rag, and wipe off. Easy, thorough, and 98% as clean as a chain has any business being.
I don't know if you specifically cleaned your chain as well (with a chaincleaning tool), but when you wash your bike dirt and grime tends to be pushed further in between the rollers. That will actually make the chain more squeeky.
Degreasing the chain and cleaning it with a chain cleaning tool and then lubing it after its dried is my preferred method.
There are multiple types of wax lubricant. White Lightning uses wax suspended in a solvent, so you drip it from a bottle like typical lubes. The other way to lubricate a chain with wax is to immerse it in a hot wax bath. (Since this lubricates the chain's internals, and since it requires removing the chain anyway, it would be kind of weird to not strip the chain to bare metal first.)Doesn't wax needs to be applied on sparkling clean chains, or that is just for the treatment ones?
If your chain is squeaking, absolutely. If not, I dunno.I cleaner my chain with a wet rag to remove obvious dirt. Didn't de-grease it, though. Do you think that the factory lube is done for?
I've read that as well. I think the instructions recommend cleaning the chain first before applying as well. But I never fussed with it. Just applied and let dry. I did apply more often with a new chain to let the wax saturate but I'm not sure if it made a difference.Doesn't wax needs to be applied on sparkling clean chains, or that is just for the treatment ones?
Sorry about asking so many questions, but google doesn't seem to give the answers to this one... Is there any difference to bike specific citric de-greasers to a (much cheaper) kitchen one!? Ty!
Sorry about asking so many questions, but google doesn't seem to give the answers to this one... Is there any difference to bike specific citric de-greasers to a (much cheaper) kitchen one!? Ty!
I have a question about chain maintenance, how resilient is factory lube on new chains? So, I changed the chain about two weeks ago. Today I rode through some dirt road so I had to wash my bicycle with some water and soap, including my drive train. Does this means that the factory lube is gone and I have to re-grease it?
I adjusted the speeds after washing it and the drive train was kinda noisy, IDK is this is because the lube is gone or because my speed adjustment was lousy (I'm kinda new to do that on my bike). Ty for your answer!
Hey, looks familiar!
I had a Garmin Edge 500 for 8 years before getting the Bolt. Big upgrade. No more plugging into the computer after every ride and my Stages doesn't drop data anymore.
The important thing is where/how you actually sit on the saddle. Obviously this is a complex issue, because you might have a whole bunch of different ways of sitting on any given saddle, and different ways of sitting on different saddles. And height and tilt of saddles can be complicated as well, not just fore-aft.What do you do when you go for a saddle swap but the new one is longer? My fit measurements are based off the saddle nose as it relates to the bottom bracket. Is it normal to just do the same with the new one or should I adjust for for the difference?
The important thing is where/how you actually sit on the saddle. Obviously this is a complex issue, because you might have a whole bunch of different ways of sitting on any given saddle, and different ways of sitting on different saddles. And height and tilt of saddles can be complicated as well, not just fore-aft.
Wankers are at it again...
Buried just under the surface. Ignore the fucking fact that it could just as easily be a horse or a kid that steps on one.
Fucking hell. Have you reported this to the police?Wankers are at it again...
Buried just under the surface. Ignore the fucking fact that it could just as easily be a horse or a kid that steps on one.
Yeah, though it's happened so many times before that we're not expecting anything.
Also, it looks like need to adjust the HR zones on my Garmin... how do i do that!?
Also, it looks like need to adjust the HR zones on my Garmin... how do i do that!?