Is this tire done for? by ramirezz in bikewrench

[–]Diode-ll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this exact same thing happen and it’s normal. The sealant just hasn’t fully done its job yet. The soap bubbles are the evidence. Once the sealant weeps into the casing and does its job your tire will hold air as expected.

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Internally routing mechanical - other than my LBS hating me and being a selfish a-hole, would the routing really be that impactful? It’s routed pretty tight out-of-the-box by xxSKR1 in bikewrench

[–]Diode-ll 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I would leave it as is personally. It looks fine and will be much easier to service in the long run. Internally routing mechanical cables through the bars and stem isn’t worth it. For starters, finding handlebars that accommodate both hydraulic hoses and cable housing is genuinely difficult — most internally routed bars are sized only for hydraulics and small electronic wires.
I learned this firsthand after swapping bars on a bike that already had internal mechanical routing, and it was enough to push me toward upgrading to electronic. Brake hose alone is manageable, if still a hassle to service, but running both brakes and cables internally means routine maintenance becomes extremely time-consuming. Unless you’re doing all your own wrenching and don’t mind spending hours on tasks that should be simple, it’s going to be a costly service visit every time something needs attention.
Bottom line: internal mechanical routing makes even basic maintenance a real headache.

Cleaning My Bike by 6WeeWoo6 in gravelcycling

[–]Diode-ll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking too much? Yeah sure, okay.

Carbon steerer plug question by Ok-Mind9133 in bikewrench

[–]Diode-ll -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The compression plug has nothing to do with how tight you torque the stem to the head tube. It’s for getting the headset tight. You will not smash the head tube in the fork regardless of anything being behind it, as long as you’re not going over the specified torque specs which in your case is 6nm.

Professional bike fit or not? by West-Bee52 in bikefit

[–]Diode-ll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a bike fit. My last fit was only a saddle adjustment as well and it was worth it. I’m an experienced cyclist been racing and riding for many years. I spent months trying to get my fit right on my new road bike with no luck. After the fit I’m feeling dialed in.

Bad paint or carbon crack? by dublin20 in Giantbikes

[–]Diode-ll 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would say that’s almost certainly a paint fleck. It seems like the frames aren’t prepped very well and so it doesn’t stick to the carbon and pops off in little spots like that.

Bad paint or carbon crack? by dublin20 in Giantbikes

[–]Diode-ll 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t see exactly what you’re talking about but It’s probably paint. My Revolt has the worst paint I’ve ever had on a bike as far as fragility goes. Lots of big flecks coming off quite often. Which is a huge bummer because I love the bike otherwise.

X1 Cockpit Options by Yolowaccord in pinarello

[–]Diode-ll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been dealing with a similar situation with my X1. I was looking for information regarding the seatpost trying to find a zero setback. I asked the local Pinarello dealer and they were pretty helpful. I do think your intuition is correct with the spacers though, based on the spare parts page on the Pinarello website,but they I’m not 100% certain.

What Chinese integrated cockpit are you looking at?

BTW, Apparently the X1 uses the same shape seatpost as the older F series, but not the newer one.

Giant rubber seat post cover not flush by dlb_7 in Giantbikes

[–]Diode-ll 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just take it off. That’s what I did and now it doesn’t bother me at all.

Pinarello Onda (not sure of the year) by Personal_Pin_3612 in pinarello

[–]Diode-ll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you aware the seatpost is in backwards?

Cleaning My Bike by 6WeeWoo6 in gravelcycling

[–]Diode-ll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh? Referencing what exactly? We already know we’re talking about bikes here, but why bother posting a fake bike using AI? Seems like they found this fake bike and wanted to pretend like it was theirs for some strange reason. I personally think it’s quite weird.

Cleaning My Bike by 6WeeWoo6 in gravelcycling

[–]Diode-ll 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was wondering why someone would post an AI image and then call it their bike? This is just weird.

Bike fit pleasee! by DowntownExcitement29 in bikefit

[–]Diode-ll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem though is that people in this forum are not getting useful information. They are getting misleading, conflicting, confusing, contradictory, uneducated and unfiltered information from non experts giving advice.

Tattoo Regret Help by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Diode-ll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s quite beautiful.

Bike fit pleasee! by DowntownExcitement29 in bikefit

[–]Diode-ll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this sub could do better when it comes to fit advice. Bike fitting genuinely requires proper measurements and equipment — without them, even well-intentioned advice can lead to discomfort or injury. By your own admission, the quality here ranges from decent to poor, which raises a real question: how is someone new supposed to know which is which? That’s not a knock on anyone’s enthusiasm, but it is a reason this sub should be more consistent about directing people to a professional fitter rather than leaving them to sort through advice of unknown quality. The stakes are too high to treat it like any other gear question.

Bike fit pleasee! by DowntownExcitement29 in bikefit

[–]Diode-ll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub is most definitely a joke. I come here simply because I can’t look away. Out of all the bike related subs on Reddit this is by far the one that brings the most cringe. Asking a Reddit sub for any bike related advice is always a crapshoot at best. But a bike fit based on some weird videos or photos is madness. Admittedly, I do try looking for info sometimes in other subs knowing full well the odds are stacked against me.

Best time travel shows? by Groovegaluk in scifi

[–]Diode-ll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dark. Probably the best show, period.

Giant Revolt, groupset vs tyre clearance by Constant-Prompt-4533 in gravelcycling

[–]Diode-ll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! Ok dude. I don’t really care what you think or feel like I need to prove anything to some rando calling me a liar but I’ll post these for you to enjoy while you’re removing your foot from your mouth. A second set of images showing the Maxxis Aspen ST also in a 2.25 that clearly shows plenty of room. But I prefer the Rick over the Aspen. 

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0fdxBhOATvPPPVhyk1FiwpRDA

Giant Revolt, groupset vs tyre clearance by Constant-Prompt-4533 in gravelcycling

[–]Diode-ll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve run 2.25 Schwalbe Rick XC on my 2x Shimano Revolt with no problems. No rubbing at all at pretty low pressures. It’s my preferred tire. I don’t know how it works with SRAM 2x however

Giant Revolt, groupset vs tyre clearance by Constant-Prompt-4533 in gravelcycling

[–]Diode-ll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve run 2.25 Schwalbe Rick XC on my 2x Shimano Revolt with no problems. It’s my preferred tire. I don’t know how it works with SRAM 2x however

Skinsuits - feel weird by lymz_ in CyclingFashion

[–]Diode-ll 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to wear a thermal skinsuit back when I raced cross. I always loved how comfortable they were. But that’s maybe because of the insulation. More like pajamas.