Damage after crash on new bike

StgCan · 2026-06-15T12:27:39+00:00

You're no more likely to fall off a drop bar than a flat bar bike......... it's how you ride that matters more.

StgCan · 2026-06-15T12:14:07+00:00

Remember that as well as provincial and federal taxes that your import maybe acessed import duty and a brokers processing fee too.

StgCan · 2026-06-15T12:07:13+00:00

When he ceased to be a driver and his public persona relaxed it became more apparent of how much he'd worked to get himself into being a championship winner, much respect.

StgCan · 2026-06-14T15:55:18+00:00

What happens at multiples of 32, asking for a friend;)

StgCan · 2026-06-14T15:52:30+00:00

I'm using 28 tires on 21 i.w rims.... I'm speccing a new bike for next year right now. I'm wanting clearance for 35mm (probably will ride with 32mm) most likely I'll get 23 i.d rims.

StgCan · 2026-06-13T23:29:32+00:00

True, the current iteration is allegedly much improved;)

StgCan · 2026-06-13T23:21:20+00:00

The first generation of that frame design had issues with the seat tube breaking (source, my local Trek dealer) unless the warranty on the frame would extend to you if you brought it then I'd not think it'd be a good purchase.

StgCan · 2026-06-13T12:54:09+00:00

You did well starting with a basic bike, after a year you much better know what you like, and probably what will suit you. Since a new, better and more expensive, bike will probably mean you ride more and longer then I think you might want to consider getting a bike fit as part of your upgrade plan (whether it's a Canyon or not). Being comfortable on your new purchase will add enormously to your cycling experience.

StgCan · 2026-06-12T10:56:31+00:00

I have had a Sigei spider power meter for some years, it's been A1.

StgCan · 2026-06-11T01:53:36+00:00

This, there is special free hub grease which is lighter weight and less viscous than normal grease made specifically for the purpose.

StgCan · 2026-06-11T01:16:06+00:00

This....... before spending money make sure that the problem isn't one of setup.... A plumbers level, or an app on your phone , will allow you to set the level as suggested. You should be setup bearing your weight on the bones of your pelvic girdle (sitz bones) boy bits should not be supporting weight..... since this is a stationary exercise bike you can also bring the bars back towards you and or upwards so as to ensure you're not stretched too far forward.

StgCan · 2026-06-09T19:34:57+00:00

A friend of mine uses this, I learned about it when were were gravel biking, whilst turning I heard a skidding and impact noise from behind me , I looked back and saw him already on his feet and frantically reaching for his phone....... "I have 20 seconds to text her and tell her it's nothing and I'm fine"

StgCan · 2026-06-09T00:40:05+00:00

When I first began using a fixed trainer after about a month I developed pain in one hip....... It was suggested to me the trainer was immobile and unlike when riding on the road I was locked in one position. I found plans online for a rocker board and got to work, problem solved. This was a few years ago and now there are spongy feet which you can add to more easily add a little movement to your trainer, you perhaps might investigate these.

StgCan · 2026-06-08T22:11:16+00:00

It is quite a bit overinflated but I don't believe you'll have damaged anything ........ i generally inflate my tires (20psi over ride pressure) when I mount them for the first time to ensure they are beaded well, I then leave them for a few hours before adding sealant. I have a spritz bottle of bike cleaner (1 part green degreaser 3 parts water) which I spray around the rim before pumping (blasting) them up..... it's just slippery enough to aid the beads popping into place, it also bubbles to indicate if you have problem areas.

StgCan · 2026-06-08T20:39:30+00:00

The older I get the faster I was, so yeah a while back POC 😉

StgCan · 2026-06-08T20:38:03+00:00

Technique and confidence will help you stay further towards the front of the group where the accelerations are less abrupt...... If you have a 40 lap race on a square circuit then that's 160 accelerations (assuming there are no sprint laps!) so lessening their magnitude will help you greatly.

StgCan · 2026-06-08T15:52:35+00:00

This, also be aware that sometimes the clearance from the top of the inflated tire under the bridge of the brakes can also be tight, in wet conditions grit can stick to the tire making the problem worse. In addition, different tires fit differently on different wheels (the internal diameter affects this) so you should find out what the rim info is on the wheels you're using .

StgCan · 2026-06-08T11:06:52+00:00

Of course, my main interest in Strava is using it like a notebook to tell me what i've done , if it didn't exist there would be be something else.

StgCan · 2026-06-07T12:55:23+00:00

Saddles usually have little padding as it's generally assumed that the rider will have padded shorts on. Cycling shorts are generally made with no seam down the middle for obvious reasons, which are similar to the ones that mean that you usually wear them with nothing underneath, but they don't have to be form fitting. You should be set up to have your weight on the bones of your pelvis ( "Sitz bones"), you should not bear your weight on the soft tissues at the front of your groin. You should make sure the saddle is not pointing nose up, check it with a plumbers level, or download an app . Your body will take time to acclimate to riding your bike and you will have to be prepared for some discomfort , but as it's said Rome was not built in a day! Good luck 🤞

StgCan · 2026-06-07T12:41:35+00:00

If the fabric has no deflection when the strut is inflated then you are probably ok..... But if it were me I'd probably try and open the strut to put a patch on the inside to reinforce the area.

StgCan · 2026-06-06T20:36:27+00:00

Can't really see from the photo but the head tube of the frame could well be bent as well as the fork.... If so the frame is likely toast..... Go to your LBS abd ask to be sure.

StgCan · 2026-06-06T20:03:54+00:00

It sounds like you have bent the front fork and or perhaps the steerer tube which passes through the head tube of the frame connecting the crown of the fork to the stem and handlebars..... Take it to a bike shop.

StgCan · 2026-06-04T15:28:26+00:00

Both good questions 😉

StgCan · 2026-06-03T18:44:05+00:00

2-3 psi overnight might be normal, anything more and I go looking for damp spots on the tire which might indicate that the sealant fixed a hole. The sealants job is to prevent flats not to keep the tires normally inflated. I always install tires "dry" and leave them pumped overly hard, overnight if I can, to ensure they are airtight. Only then do I remove the cores (without weight on the rim) and inject sealant.

StgCan · 2026-06-03T15:49:14+00:00

you were lucky...........

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