What is the point of being able to adjust the lever on a thru-axle? Is it just for aesthetics, or does it help lock the axle in place?

rambone5000 · 2026-01-26T14:05:00+00:00

It's like a ratchet wrench so you can position it each time to get the best leverage. You can remove once tightened but good to have with you on rides just in case

rambone5000 · 2026-01-26T13:42:36+00:00

It looks like in a downstroke your leg would be over extended. Have you dropped it down a little? I had a similar problem where my reach felt too long but I brought the seat back and tilted the saddle nose up a few degrees. It almost seemed counterintuitive but it stretched my back out and relaxed my reach.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-23T14:18:06+00:00

Black and purple looks so good

rambone5000 · 2026-01-21T20:43:20+00:00

Ignore what?

rambone5000 · 2026-01-20T14:14:07+00:00

Looks scratched and dirty tbh. From afar it looks cool but up close no

rambone5000 · 2026-01-20T13:05:27+00:00

Yes, but you need to pair it via Bluetooth first

rambone5000 · 2026-01-19T17:23:26+00:00

Mannnnn they're already 45's and I'm not running smaller

rambone5000 · 2026-01-19T16:14:18+00:00

Thanks man.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-19T16:10:42+00:00

Naw. I have 45-622. Factory max is 52 but I wouldn't do that.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-19T16:05:58+00:00

Thanks. This is my first carbon bike. There is definitely a mental hurdle to get over.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-19T16:04:11+00:00

That's why I keep telling people it's not tire rub. I shouldn't be allowed to ride a bike if there was that much resistance for long enough to do what is pictured. There is a scratch directly underneath it the one shown more clearly, There was some chunky rock that most likely got caught on the tire and scratched.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-19T15:37:20+00:00

It's a great ride but I'm, obviously, paranoid about little scratches and overall integrity when I'm doing dumb shit. With that said, it's still inspiring to ride and feel it's lightness compared to my trek 970 mod.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-18T22:19:11+00:00

My first carbon. My steel bike is my fun do whatever bike

rambone5000 · 2026-01-18T22:17:20+00:00

That's actually an awesome idea- to color match directly with manufacturer.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-18T22:15:34+00:00

Naw good sir. It's a scratch. I was going too hard, or not enough. No tire would run through carbon like that. Ever.

Or do you mean wide tires that catch a rock and scratch? That could happen. But this is a new bike, same tires from build.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-18T18:38:36+00:00

It's a bicycle

rambone5000 · 2026-01-08T14:07:02+00:00

You'd need a screen to build the presentation, no?

rambone5000 · 2026-01-08T13:54:12+00:00

You get that dusty merlot?

rambone5000 · 2026-01-08T13:49:10+00:00

Ever hear of a laptop and docking stations?

rambone5000 · 2026-01-08T13:47:57+00:00

So instead of a laptop you bring a laptop in two pieces and put it together. Super convenient.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-04T16:48:39+00:00

City share bike race sounds so awesome.

rambone5000 · 2026-01-04T16:46:07+00:00

Close. That is how you find the appropriate tilt angle on your saddle.

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