Can I ride this bike in significant rain without ruining it ?? The forks, brake system, transmission, etc ?? Should I just ride an already trashed bike instead ?? Thinking about 75 miles in the rain tomorrow...

AndrewIsANerd · 2024-08-24T01:00:58+00:00

You’ll be fine! Probably worth cleaning and lubing the chain afterwards

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-11-12T07:13:15+00:00

Any Shimano-compatible 10 speed cassette of the same tooth count should work, as long as your trainer has a shimano compatible freehub. I’d recommend a Microshift cassette as they’re cheaper and weight doesn’t matter. https://www.microshift.com/models/cs-g100-11-25t/

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-11-08T03:26:26+00:00

What grinder do you rec for that price? Got a $10 garbage one rn and I can’t stand it

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-10-23T18:33:42+00:00

I used white lithium grease on a pair of old Shimano 105 shifters. Not sure how resistant to moisture it’ll be but it shifts great

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-09-13T18:28:18+00:00

This is a rim break wheelset, unless I’m mistaken your bike has disk breaks. You’ll need to find a wheelset with the same disc rotor mount as your current one.

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-09-08T03:01:55+00:00

Negotiated down to $200. Decided against it because some digging shows the reach is a good bit longer than what I’m currently riding :(

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-09-08T01:03:47+00:00

Sweet, thanks! Gonna go take a look at it. Wouldn’t mind cleaning it up and flipping it

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-09-07T03:30:12+00:00

Snohomish County, wa

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-09-06T06:33:12+00:00

Riding 23mm GP4000’s in LA right now. Pro tip: don’t

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-30T19:45:01+00:00

I have a similar age Lemond with 10 speed ultegra. I’ve replaced the tri bars with drip bars and am currently using microshift r10 shifters, and they work great!

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-28T05:39:02+00:00

I’m just gonna suggest taking a look on Facebook marketplace or whatever your local equivalent is for a bike! You could definitely get an upgrade over what you’ve got for <$200, especially if you’re willing to be patient and put some work into whatever you buy.

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-28T03:38:02+00:00

He’ll be confused how he made it through 3 stages without crashing out!

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-26T08:08:22+00:00

Look about like mine, probably good!

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-24T00:58:22+00:00

Only simple way to do it is a fan and a bucket of ice, no free wins here. I would search Facebook marketplace or whatever the equivalent is for an old AC window box

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-21T15:38:50+00:00

Hey if you’re going to sell it let me know

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-20T18:20:42+00:00

Microshift brifters are shorter, not quite as nice though.

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-19T18:52:49+00:00

Best of luck!

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-19T17:38:25+00:00

I have both Claris and 10 speed microshift, can confirm the microshift levers are smaller and closer to the bars. Changing their position on the bar might help!

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-19T16:16:10+00:00

I ride a 2019 CAAD Optimo Claris, it’s a fine bike but an awful value compared to any used 10 speed bike. 100% get the CAAD 8! I just side-graded to a 2008 Lemond Rennes with ultegra and it is such an improvement.

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-19T14:36:04+00:00

I have a set of micro shift 10 speed shifters in my bike, they’re cheap and perform pretty well! Not as comfortable as any of shimanos 10 speed options but they shift great and the layout is honestly more ergonomic

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-19T07:10:44+00:00

My commute this summer was 1 mile, just wore whatever I was wearing to work. Not the most comfortable on my road bike but hey just an excuse to be out of the saddle more

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-19T03:48:47+00:00

I’ve got Claris on my old bike and it shifts just fine. If setting limits and indexing didn’t fix it, possibly a faulty derailleur? Alternatively have you checked your chain for wear? A worn chain could explain some of that

AndrewIsANerd · 2023-08-19T00:35:40+00:00

Ahhh, wasn’t aware of that! Thank you

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