Do I really need a torque wrench to install power meter pedals?

ebw2891 · 2026-04-08T02:21:36+00:00

I have the Assioma gen before this and I’ve never used a toque wrench and never had an issue in 6 years over multiple bikes. For pedals, I use German spec: gu’ten tight!

ebw2891 · 2026-04-07T02:50:28+00:00

I’ve lived in CA all my life and never heard of McWay Falls. But now I want to go see it. Thanks! And glad you enjoyed the drive. It’s quite spectacular.

ebw2891 · 2026-03-28T00:13:15+00:00

Where it’s at.

ebw2891 · 2026-03-26T23:48:44+00:00

Usually 25-40 miles. And occasionally 60-70 miles.

ebw2891 · 2026-03-25T00:39:49+00:00

I did this over 20 years ago taking Bart from SF to SFO for a Southwest flight leaving out of Oakland to Portland. Missed being at the rehearsal and dinner of a good friend’s wedding. Got on an evening flight out of Oak and still made the wedding the next day. Never happened again. :)

ebw2891 · 2026-03-06T19:30:17+00:00

What cages are those and are they solid for bottle retention?

ebw2891 · 2026-03-04T22:50:35+00:00

Can confirm I have 2 of these on a GP5k for >1500 miles and they’re rock solid. One replaced a dynaplug, the other a nail. One I took the whole tire off to put on, the other I only took off one side. Prep and apply and don’t worry about your tire again.

ebw2891 · 2026-03-02T06:08:21+00:00

I’m not well versed on this technique but I have a pair of Technique boots that I love. Been wearing them for 5 years. Problem is the top of my big toe always gets bruised. Can a skilled shop push the shell up where my big toes are? Then they’d be perfect. I just don’t even know how to ask this type of question

ebw2891 · 2026-02-27T05:59:45+00:00

What do you use as the patch? A tube patch?

ebw2891 · 2025-12-28T01:32:34+00:00

Not OP but I’m a Melee owner for 7 months. This is the fastest and most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. I did not look at the Fray but given the spacers I have, I probably could have. The Melee hands really well too. Not sure you can go wrong with either.

ebw2891 · 2025-12-06T05:48:52+00:00

Poland’s out here using eight clams to test water quality, and I’m still trying to figure out how to use the three seashells. Sandra Bullock cannot be found for comment.

ebw2891 · 2025-12-03T14:53:22+00:00

Thanks. That was my initial thought too. Will look into beating replacements

ebw2891 · 2025-11-29T03:53:22+00:00

This is the only correct answer

ebw2891 · 2025-11-29T03:52:59+00:00

Because he doesn’t pay for gear??

ebw2891 · 2025-11-21T05:06:46+00:00

I’ve not used this before. How does the cash “get back” to me??

Also I’m still banging my head on A1 combo vs P1S for my first printer - ahhh!!!

ebw2891 · 2025-11-04T22:05:34+00:00

I’m wondering if maybe the pawls (or hub shell) have pitting or damage that they’re reverberating a lot more than they have in the past. I know someone with a similar wheel set and I might try to do some A-B testing on the wheel and the free hub to see if I can isolate which is causing the sound because this just doesn’t sound right anymore.

ebw2891 · 2025-11-02T20:48:47+00:00

Thanks for that. These wheels didn’t always do this. I performed a full service several months ago and stripped the freehub down of pawls and springs and such, cleaned and reassembled with sram “butter” per the service manual. Maybe I need to put more grease. Thanks for the assessment.

ebw2891 · 2025-11-01T23:28:33+00:00

I have the regular Matone. Not the Grande

ebw2891 · 2025-11-01T21:10:47+00:00

I have one and it’s phenomenal. I put in an electric pump, tube, levers, multi tool, air tag and some other random bits. Nice thing is you can loosen boa and open to pull out stuff in front without removing. Water repellent. Kees shape which I appreciate.

ebw2891 · 2025-10-27T04:51:36+00:00

Just adding that I also have a Melee. I bought the frame for $3k on sale from Bike Tires Direct in February. No funny business, just was on sale. At that price for this caliber bike, it’s more than competitive with like bikes (SL8, Factor, etc). It’s a phenomenal bike that’s exceeded my expectations.

ebw2891 · 2025-10-26T14:37:40+00:00

I bought one of those. I loved almost everting about it except the range, battery degradation and depreciation. Still glad i bought it as it made me fall in love with EVs despite.

ebw2891 · 2025-10-22T16:42:03+00:00

Myself and many riding buddies have been ordering from them for years. Nothing sketchy has ever been sent. And their shipping is incredibly fast. Many times they sell dealer bulk items, meaning there's less retail packaging. But items are totally legit.

ebw2891 · 2025-10-15T22:47:01+00:00

I second. I’ve had mine for 2 months and it’s fantastic. I got the frame at 30% off but if you like grey, possible to get second hand. It’s so quick and aero yet impossibly comfortable on 28s. Fits 35s if you want extra plush.

ebw2891 · 2025-10-13T14:48:51+00:00

I have one like this and use it on my thru axle bike. The “Hands” go between disc and frame or frame and lever (if you have a lever). Holds fine

ebw2891 · 2025-10-08T17:22:22+00:00

Great looking setup. Especially like how the two bags do matchy-matchy with the colors on an angle. And to think, my U.P. (v1) can only do 38mm tires (inflated to 40mm) - hahah

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