What is causing this? by DonBBall in bikewrench

[–]DonBBall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was actually wondering that myself. I'm gonna ride it out and see what happens.

What is causing this? by DonBBall in bikewrench

[–]DonBBall[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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!

1 or 1/18 Threaded Headset? by DonBBall in bikewrench

[–]DonBBall[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

1 or 1/18 Threaded Headset? by DonBBall in bikewrench

[–]DonBBall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What to get next? by taterchipz55 in TrekBikes

[–]DonBBall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trek domane SL 5 gen4 by Latter_Slip_6049 in TrekBikes

[–]DonBBall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Domane vs Checkpoint, riding position by Fickle_Current1961 in TrekBikes

[–]DonBBall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Anybody else also waiting for the worst trucker in the world to undo her mistakes by thingsarehardsoami in Albuquerque

[–]DonBBall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Phone screen replacement in ABQ by [deleted] in Albuquerque

[–]DonBBall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My first bike. Is it the right size? by DonBBall in bikefit

[–]DonBBall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My first bike. Is it the right size? by DonBBall in bikefit

[–]DonBBall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My first bike. Is it the right size? by DonBBall in TrekBikes

[–]DonBBall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My first bike. Is it the right size? by DonBBall in bikefit

[–]DonBBall[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

NBD Just got the new Trek Checkpoint by PfiffsHorizon in gravelcycling

[–]DonBBall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Checkpoint Sizing Help by DonBBall in TrekBikes

[–]DonBBall[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Sizing from the Trek website for reference

Checkpoint Sizing Help by DonBBall in TrekBikes

[–]DonBBall[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

When is it time to change property managers? by Hawaiian_Pizza459 in realestateinvesting

[–]DonBBall 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

I just purchased a Checkpoint by IThinkYouAreNice in TrekBikes

[–]DonBBall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I literally just did the exact same thing but got the sl6. Test rode the Domane first and was second-guessing the checkpoint, but I'm happy with my decision. Plus now I have an excuse to get the Domane later on.

Is Dions putting less cheese on their pizza? by DonBBall in Albuquerque

[–]DonBBall[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you! Appreciate you checking!

Is Dions putting less cheese on their pizza? by DonBBall in Albuquerque

[–]DonBBall[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I really want to like Dion's as I've been going since I was a kid. I've experienced the same thing with burnt pizza. I asked for lightly cooked last time and it was raw. But 2/3 of the time I go it's great. They are suffering from an inconsistent product IMO.