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Cannon_Fodder posted:I know the look I want and little else. Bar-end shifters work exactly the same way as downtube shifters, but come with a little wedge so you can mount them into the end of your drops. Friction shifting means friction holds the shifter in position. So it's completely analog positioning of the rear dearailleur -- if the chain is slightly off, then you nudge the shifter a tiny bit to get it perfectly in line. It's pretty easy when you have fewer gears, but requires more precision (and time to finesse that alignment) past 9 speeds. The upshot is that the shifter can shift any rear derailleur, as long as it pulls enough cable to swing through the full travel of the RD. Indexed shifting is where each gear position has a physical detent, with these indexes spaced out so that you pull/release cable to move the RD in exactly one gear increments. It takes some tuning at the RD during initial setup, but takes less effort/technique to shift. You have to work backwards from the number of gears you want. If you want indexed shifters, prices are slightly cheaper for more gears. Like $50 for 11spd vs $80 for 8 speed. For friction shifters, you'd want to make sure if the the RD's cable pull requirements can be satisfied by your shifter. Shimano RDs need anywhere from 20-27mm of cable. Once you've made some RD choices, you can ask in the repair thread.
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jamal posted:Finally have this thing about the way I want it. new drivetrain parts and bb and pedals, wooshy wheels, a new saddle that seems pretty good (pro stealth), and no loving clicks when I pedal it. I really liked my Hed Jet 4 Plus wheels.
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These are the 6, and I definitely get pushed around a bit in the wind, especially when I'm going faster. Descents on a breezy day get a little exciting. I put little squares of tape over all the holes in the fairing on the front wheel and it actually made a big improvement
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jamal posted:I put little squares of tape over all the holes in the fairing on the front wheel and it actually made a big improvement To crosswind effects? And also how it sounded?
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bicievino posted:Might get more detailed responses in the bike repair and maintenance thread. Absolutely. I followed suit on regards to extra pedals, but will direct specific questions there. kimbo305 posted:Bar-end shifters work exactly the same way as downtube shifters, but come with a little wedge so you can mount them into the end of your drops. I'm much more confident that I can tackle this properly.
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kimbo305 posted:To crosswind effects? And also how it sounded? Yeah in crosswinds. One of my first rides on them I got pushed most of the way across a dirt road by a big gust as I passed a gully. And going downhills on a breezy day got pretty scary. Like, 20ish it's fine in pretty steady winds but going faster, like 35-40 down a hill or and it wasn't pleasant. Could be I've just gotten used to it but I think covering all the holes really made a difference. Much more manageable now. Like the other day I was going 40-45 down some passes and there was a bit of wind blowing and you could feel it but I'm getting moved like a few inches to one side or the other. Haven't done the rear yet. Didn't notice much difference in sound, maybe quieter now?
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Fresh pedals  
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Realised I haven't posted in this thread yet
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Aug 11, 2020 10:30
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gently caress me, that is absolutely stunning. 
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Aug 11, 2020 12:57
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maybe it's just me but those pedals with the little screw studs on them look hella uncomfortable. what is wrong with just a scalloped edge
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DELETE CASCADE posted:maybe it's just me but those pedals with the little screw studs on them look hella uncomfortable. what is wrong with just a scalloped edge You're wrong, theyre super grippy and you don't notice the screws otherwise.
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^^^DELETE CASCADE posted:maybe it's just me but those pedals with the little screw studs on them look hella uncomfortable. what is wrong with just a scalloped edge They actually pretty good even in casual shoes. Honestly you can't feel the studs.
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Aug 11, 2020 20:22
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Yeah even in my flip flops I can't feel the studs
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Can't feel them, but on my non-mountain bikes I unscrew them about halfway so they chew my shoes up less.
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I swapped to those studs on my commuter and it's a huge improvement over scalloped edges. But yeah, screw them in a bit. They enjoy the taste of flesh when I wear shorts.
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Took an easy 30mi z1/z2 dick ride in Illinois today.
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The Wiggly Wizard posted:^^^ With vans they’re basically clipless
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Just drill some holes in your soles so you don't split them when you're pedaling.
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Unless you're talking about shin strikes I don't see why the studs would make it less comfortable. Do you ride barefoot or in vibrams or something? And yeah from everything I've seen, dedicated flat pedal MTB shoes have advantages over skate shoes, but gripping the pins stronger isn't one of them
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 My two bikes. The custom one copied the front end geometry of the Fuji so interesting to see what lines up (bottle, tip of saddle, stays) and what's different (seat tube, head tube). Also 700x35 vs 650x42.
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put some 2.6's on the Beaux. Really enjoying them so far. New chain on her too, but first ride after all this my bottom bracket starts creaking and needs some love   
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bike looks really good there (you've also always taken great pics so that helps but still)
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Aug 13, 2020 03:17
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more smol dick energy coming at you from Portland
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e.pilot posted:more smol dick energy coming at you from Portland Rocky Butte? Didn’t realize the Bike Friday was in Portland! Do Council Crest next...
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Unknownmass posted:Goons in Colorado should really try and make the Mt Evans ride. I have not rode anything else like it. nice shot. I rode it from golden last weekend and it sort of hosed me up but it was nice being closed to cars 
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 Love going out with this heavy bastard.
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frogbs posted:Rocky Butte? Didn’t realize the Bike Friday was in Portland! Do Council Crest next... I’ll have to check it out next time
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Withnail posted:nice shot. I rode it from golden last weekend and it sort of hosed me up but it was nice being closed to cars From Golden? poo poo I was impressed by the people who did it from Evergreen or Idaho Springs. Thats a hell of a ride.
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Yeah, that would wreck me. I have a friend who did Evans from downtown and back. As a full moon night ride. I'll have to see if I can dig up the activity. EDIT: yeah, he started at 5:00 PM and it took him just under 10 hours.quote:If anyone’s thinking about doing this, bring warm clothes. Despite starting in 90-degree heat, I was very happy to have full winter gear for the descent, including a down puffy and ski gloves. Maybe I'll go do it from Echo Lake tomorrow morning. Edit, just joking, the air is terrible right now. drat forest fire. dema fucked around with this message at 17:52 on Aug 13, 2020 |
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Every now and then you’ll see some folks do it from Boulder and it always looks like a really good but big day. I’m dumb enough to consider sometime.
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I’ve been kicking around the idea of doing it from the Capitol in Denver. But yeah, not any time soon with the smoke. If anyone is trying to decide which of the normal routes to do, from Evergreen is a much better grade with better sight lines for bikes and cars.
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Bud Manstrong posted:I’ve been kicking around the idea of doing it from the Capitol in Denver. But yeah, not any time soon with the smoke. If anyone is trying to decide which of the normal routes to do, from Evergreen is a much better grade with better sight lines for bikes and cars. Just do it. I went from the capitol 5280 medallion (Important!) to Evans via Idaho Springs side. Not sure why we didn't do it from Evergreen. But then we cheated and left a car in Idaho Springs so we didn't have to ride back to Denver. Still a 12 hour day, so "cheat". I'm no where in as good as shape as you and vikingstrike. So get at it. I'm shooting to do Evergreen -> Evans -> Idaho Springs -> Evergreen at the end of Aug/Early Sept. But that's coming up quick.
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e.pilot posted:more smol dick energy coming at you from Portland Actually, riding this bike is the definition of big dick energy
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I don't know what the equivalent of a lifted pickup would be for bikes
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S-Works Venge ViAS?
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deong posted:Just do it. We should ride MTBs sometime. Been awhile.
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Mauser posted:I don't know what the equivalent of a lifted pickup would be for bikes E-Fatbike
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cebrail posted:E-Fatbike 
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How wide do your shoulders need to be to ride that comfortably?
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That's the thing that snapped Simon Cowell in half, right?
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