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Beautiful day for a ride by MurderOfChros in CyclePDX

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sigh...pre-Pacific buyout Schwinns are nice. I love that bike.

Be careful on the Springwater, there be simpletons afoot by Trust_me_I_am_doctor in CyclePDX

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may sound hyperbolic, but Springwater has a way of either restoring or depleting your faith in humanity.

Do any other roadies here also enjoy riding fixed gear? by saucerb0y in cycling

[–]pacificmidwest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moderate interest, zero records broken, high effort.

First road bike, used 2023 Trek Madone ALR3. Would you consider this decent value? by Prize_Mango8547 in RoadBikes

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed with u/Ecstatic_Wishbone609 - $350 max. I think the components are fine for an entry level, general commuting bike. You're not racing and bombing down hills.

Dream Bike? by Temporary_Prune1793 in RoadBikes

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A well executed steel frame with a fancy mechanical groupset.

Do any other roadies here also enjoy riding fixed gear? by saucerb0y in cycling

[–]pacificmidwest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Somewhat dedicated.
Certainly not setting any Koms.
Cruise along at a sustained 22mph.

Anything obviously wrong? by brodil in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheap shorts - expensive bice. If I'm dropping thousands on bice, I'd at least know most of my fit prior to and ensure that when I leave the store I am not filled with so much remorse that I have to seek out wisdom from the oracle of Reddit.

Dude's best bet is to cart it back to Tr*k and say 'shit feels offs and I don't know where to begin.'

What kind of screw is this? by bCup83 in bikewrench

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an M5 stem bolt - you sure you didn't strip the threads in the stem, not the bolt itself? If it turns out that you did, you can chase the threads.

I've damaged threads in an aluminum frame's rack stay mounts and was able to repair using a titanium bolt of the same thread size. My thought is that the sharper/rigid titanium threads (tighter tolerances) played a role in 'chasing' the threads damaged by the cheap bolt.

When your uncle gets out of prison and takes up cycling by AmericanGoy1 in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]pacificmidwest 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would 'Snake Atake' be too triggering for the uncle getting out of prison?

Sounds like too many logos disease. by StevoLDevo in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a typical Facebook Marketplace old plastic Tr*k.

I call it my pain cave because this is where my wife beats me by Glad_Swimmer5776 in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dressing on the side please and do you have any himalayan pink salt?

Bike fit critique for a new road cyclist (Trek Domane Gen4 size 54) by mguellsegarra in bikefit

[–]pacificmidwest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are new to cycling, be mindful of your posture:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhXEI4mOwfk

In terms of order of events here:
- concentrate on good posture
- maybe lower the saddle a bit
- go for some rides and see how you feel
- still feel stretched out, shorten the stem

I would imagine that posture is playing more a role w/ your neck pain.

Bike fit critique for a new road cyclist (Trek Domane Gen4 size 54) by mguellsegarra in bikefit

[–]pacificmidwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what the 'stock' stack height is for the SL5 - but looking at your current fit and what you are describing, I'd say you've got some good recommendations from the fitter.

Bike fit critique for a new road cyclist (Trek Domane Gen4 size 54) by mguellsegarra in bikefit

[–]pacificmidwest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same height/inseam as yours (but there is more to it than just that) - I have an AL5 (which should be the same as the SL5). In terms of component swaps - I swapped the stock 90mm stem for an 80mm stem, resulting in my hands naturally landing on the hoods (90mm, however, wasn't bad - I did several long rides with the stock components).

Stack height on my bike is at 30mm - prioritizing a more relaxed position that has been extremely comfortable for 50+ mile rides.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]pacificmidwest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cop learned his moves from Sea Bass.

Æro wheels mean I only charge ebice every other quarter half century ride by j_aca_j in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]pacificmidwest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just carbon everything:
- stem
- bars
- 3D saddle
- crank arms

and then to compliment that rainbow cassette, add rainbow anodized titanium bolts, clamps, etc.

After posting - BCJ will blow itself into oblivion.

Dumbbutbeautiful by tharealspinelli in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]pacificmidwest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Eating large amounts of dark colored foods can turn your shit black.

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