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I have similar issues on the winter bike with my Selle Italia saddle. Much prefer a very flat saddle like the Arione on the Rose. Though having said that I think that it's not helped by the Giant being slightly too large for me.
It's probably worth experimenting with a few different ones. I'm assuming you probably get a chance to try a few in the shop.
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I do aye but not for any great length of time! It's only when trying to sustain a prolonged effort it starts to niggleniggle.
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Anyone know anything about truing disc brakes?
My TRP HY/RD rub a crazy amount and it's a right pain, but I can't see how I can do a lot about it. It's making me think disc brakes really aren't worth the hassle.
My TRP HY/RD rub a crazy amount and it's a right pain, but I can't see how I can do a lot about it. It's making me think disc brakes really aren't worth the hassle.
Take out pads. Pushback caliper, put back pads. Loosen caliper bolts, apply brake tighten bolts whilst applied. Does the trick to recentre for me.
It depends on what disc brakes you have. If you have dual-caliper ones (eg TRP Spyres), then it's just a case of:
1) Loosen post-mount bolts
2) Turn the barrel adjuster so that the brake is at it's tightest
3) Pull the brake lever so that the rotor is grabbed fully
4) Keep the lever pulled, tighten up the post-mount bolts
5) Now loosen the barrel adjuster until it doesn't rub
Super simple. Not sure if the HyRds have a barrel adjuster?
1) Loosen post-mount bolts
2) Turn the barrel adjuster so that the brake is at it's tightest
3) Pull the brake lever so that the rotor is grabbed fully
4) Keep the lever pulled, tighten up the post-mount bolts
5) Now loosen the barrel adjuster until it doesn't rub
Super simple. Not sure if the HyRds have a barrel adjuster?
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Missed this yesterday but to be honest I can imagine a less experienced cyclist panicking in that situation and not realising that they could do that.
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That's pretty much it for hydraulic calipers yeah but the HY/RDs especially often won't centre properly using this technique and you might have to manually adjust the position. It's a pain in the arse until you get the knack of it.
Turn the bike upside down and in a well-lit room look through the caliper as you spin the wheel slowly. If you get the angle right you'll be able to see where the rotor is rubbing. Partially loosen the calipers and then move them ever so slightly to the side to stop the rub. Tighten them a little (not fully) and re-test. Repeat until the tears come
I think this is really caused by rotors being slightly warped rather than the brakes themselves.
I only just saw this sorry. You'll get better results asking in the Gym Rats or Icecold's Mobility thread. I just use the cheap MyProtein foam roller. I think unless you buy a decent one then you'll pretty much have to replace them fairly regularly after heavy use.
That said, if you've got a regular foam rolling routine it's pretty normal for it to hurt a little less. I'm guessing you've been foam rolling for ages though so it's not a "noob gains" kind of situation
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Never use the barrel adjuster on the HY/RDs unless you've got the retention screw screwed in. It's a rookie mistake (which a lot of bike shops also seem to make) to use the barrel adjuster to reduce the lever pull required to engage the brakes. If you increase the cable tension too much the hydraulics essentially get disengaged and stop the pad wear auto-adjustment kicking in.
I did this for 6 months on my HY/RDs. I'm sure you remember how many times I complained about them/messed with them.
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Bikmo plus here (Let me know if you want a referral
)£20pcm for £4500 cover in and out of house, and the crucial one competition cover. If you're doing any racing a must imho. Seen way too many frames written off to race uninsured. Best I could find including all of that cover by a long shot
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Bikmo plus here (Let me know if you want a referral
£20pcm for £4500 cover in and out of house, and the crucial one competition cover. If you're doing any racing a must imho. Seen way too many frames written off to race uninsured. Best I could find including all of that cover by a long shot
That's pretty good. Does it cover you for any kind of riding in Europe? I'm paying not much less than that for 1600 worth of cover (just one bike) but it does include touring in the EU. Obviously I'm not racing too...
Sounds annoying - Spyres can be dialled in using an in-line barrel adjuster no probs. Even the official documentation says to use the barrel adjuster
Hope the BR785's aren't annoying to maintain when they arrive - I've had it easy so far!
Sure, I planned to keep them for spares. So might as well go to a good home!
3'C on the commute today, not sure I'm going to get away wearing shorts for much longer!
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Sounds annoying - Spyres can be dialled in using an in-line barrel adjuster no probs. Even the official documentation says to use the barrel adjuster
Hope the BR785's aren't annoying to maintain when they arrive - I've had it easy so far!
Yeah, you're fine with pure mech discs usually
Once you've got them filled and bled the 785s are really easy to look after, though you may still have issues with centring them and have to mess in the way I posted above.
I think everyone else would much rather you keep them on
I only just saw this sorry. You'll get better results asking in the Gym Rats or Icecold's Mobility thread. I just use the cheap MyProtein foam roller. I think unless you buy a decent one then you'll pretty much have to replace them fairly regularly after heavy use.
That said, if you've got a regular foam rolling routine it's pretty normal for it to hurt a little less. I'm guessing you've been foam rolling for ages though so it's not a "noob gains" kind of situation
No problem, only posted late last night, will ask over there, use it few times a week, even my ITBs don't really cause me any pain anymore, and I've checked I'm doing it right
I'm only light too, so guessing that mine will last a bit longer than the beefcakes over in those threads.
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No problem, only posted late last night, will ask over there, use it few times a week, even my ITBs don't really cause me any pain anymore, and I've checked I'm doing it right
Yeah, most of them weigh more than zero kilograms
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Worldwide cover, in transit and on location, whether competing or on holiday.
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Pretty pro. I think I may have to move once my current policy expires.
Bikmo plus here (Let me know if you want a referral
£20pcm for £4500 cover in and out of house, and the crucial one competition cover. If you're doing any racing a must imho. Seen way too many frames written off to race uninsured. Best I could find including all of that cover by a long shot
For in competition, very good that! Could you activate/deactivate when you're offseason, and then rely on house cover?
Cool, will depend on what I do for my TT build, are they 4 or 5 bolt?
Yeah I succumbed to knee warmers today, although don't think it was quite as cold as 3c over my way.
5 bolt mate
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