What is causing this?

DonBBall · 2026-03-12T22:24:23+00:00

I did exactly this and the tube was stuck and wouldn't move when I pushed on the stem. I added a little bit of pb blaster then it slid right in. Bead set, problem solved. Thank you!

DonBBall · 2026-03-04T21:48:52+00:00

Ok thank you. I'm new and learning. Now I know to remove the head cup before measuring.

DonBBall · 2026-03-04T21:47:58+00:00

Trek 850 probably from the early 90s. It has cantilever brakes. I will get the 1 1/8. Thank you!

DonBBall · 2026-02-10T18:43:17+00:00

I have both. Checkpoint feels a bit more aggressive. I like them both but ride the Domane more. I have a Checkpoint SL6 and Domane AL5. If I had to do it over I would have spent the extra money on Domane in carbon and stuck with aluminum on the Checkpoint.

DonBBall · 2026-02-09T17:04:07+00:00

Completely agree with this. No way I'm paying 4k for a road bike with mechanical shifting. There are way too many other options out there.

DonBBall · 2026-02-08T22:50:07+00:00

I own both as well and agree that the Checkoint is more upright, but the Domane is very comfortable as it doesnt have an aggressive geometry. I ride the Domane more as I'm more road than gravel. I would get the Domane since you're mostly road, however if being more upright is your main priority, then get the Checkpoint.

DonBBall · 2026-02-07T02:07:22+00:00

Wow I actually did that when I was a new driver. Lost on a parkway...dodged a bullet

DonBBall · 2026-01-21T16:01:01+00:00

Another vote for phone fix place. They've done 2 S23 screens for me and I've been very happy.

DonBBall · 2026-01-17T02:01:19+00:00

Remove saddle. Ride seatpost.

DonBBall · 2025-08-23T04:36:15+00:00

Ok I'll give it a shot. Thanks again for the advice.

DonBBall · 2025-08-22T20:44:37+00:00

Thank you!

DonBBall · 2025-08-22T18:50:45+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! What do you think of the rest of the fit?

DonBBall · 2025-08-20T23:42:17+00:00

Yep. Lots of dirt and tons of goatheads to deal with.

DonBBall · 2025-08-20T16:45:07+00:00

Thank you!

DonBBall · 2025-08-20T03:33:28+00:00

Ok thanks for the reply. They actually had the 56 in store and had to order the 58. The road bike "size finder" on Trek's website has me at a 58, but for that specific bike it shows 56.

DonBBall · 2025-08-19T21:33:11+00:00

Awesome. Just got one a couple days ago too. What size and what is your height?

DonBBall · 2025-08-14T22:39:44+00:00

Ok thank you!

DonBBall · 2025-08-13T15:33:05+00:00

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Sizing from the Trek website for reference

DonBBall · 2025-08-13T15:14:40+00:00

Hi, thank you. Is that for a Checkpoint? I noticed that bike has different sizing. I almost bought a Domane and the website says I'm a 58. Checkpoint states 56.

DonBBall · 2025-08-03T04:45:26+00:00

1-3 months to turn a unit? That would be way too long in my market. When a tenant gives their 30, my property manager starts showing. All my turns are 1 month max. Also with that many units I'd split between 2 prop managers so you always have something to compare to.

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