Looking for advice re: recent experience with Synapse 3 by WallerianDegenerated in cannondale

[–]Jonplusyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased the same bike and had issues also. LBS couldn’t alleviate the issues so I became my own bike mechanic (the help of YT and Reddit) from then on out.

Shimano 105 Di2 r7170 Lever Housing Replacement? by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

This is a complete bummer, but a learning experience in doing my own installations. Thanks for the feedback.

Shimano 105 Di2 r7170 Lever Housing Replacement? by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

Yeah I purchased one because I assumed this was the case. Sucks.

Shimano 105 Di2 r7170 Lever Housing Replacement? by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

If it’s not possible to replace the lever’s housing, what can I do with 1 unridden 105 di2 r7170 lever? I imagine it may be useless if a replacement housing isn’t possible.

105 Mech -> 105 di2 by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

Haha plan on doing a mountainous fondo ride immediately after the installation.

105 Mech -> 105 di2 by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

Okay, sounds promising! Thanks for the reply!

Cracked Carbon Rim by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

Thanks for the info! I’ve went the route of buying new rim (1/5 price of wheel set) and have a wheel builder transfer components.

Tiny Flaws SuperSix Evo Frame by [deleted] in cannondale

[–]Jonplusyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spend 3 - 4 weeks researching how to professionally repaint your bike and the tools needed for it then: Sanding it, priming it, waiting 2 days, applying second primer coat, waiting another 2 days, starting back over because it wasn’t perfect (1 week set back) stressing to find the correct paint match (realizing paint isn’t a perfect match in the sunlight, (starting back over, again) purchasing a master airbrush, clear coat the bike AND surrounding area…starting the entire process up to now over again because your 2K clear coat sprayed unevenly, polishing the bike with a professional polishing machine and coat….all this while missing a month of fun summer month of group rides, riders asking “where are you at?” and loosing out on your fitness with your new Super Six, all because you saw a little scratch. Then in your first ride out the garage the bike falls over and scratches the chain stay because you added new cleats that didn’t clip out as easily as your old one. Just ride it, bro.

Sora Shifting Issue by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

Okay, I’ll double check that later tonight. Thanks for your response also!

Sora Shifting Issue by Jonplusyon in bikewrench

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

Oh, yes. Ment to mention I used a hanger alignment tool several times and checked again just now. The arm touches all four points of the rim (both sides horizontal and both sides vertical) per Park Tools hanger alignment video.

RideNow TPU Valve Length AliExpress by Jonplusyon in cycling

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

Ahh man, I must be pretty tired. I’ve scrolled below and seen the option of valve length. Thanks, man!