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Guinness posted:and into the tube I see the problem.
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Chinatown posted:So I have really gotten the cycling bug this summer. I'm on my GT Karakoram Sport hard tail MTB, bone stock. if you plan to upgrade the first question is what is your budget and the second question is what do you want to use it for. you say 20 miles a day mostly urban with some trails and im thinking all-city and the space horse. https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/space_horse its a "road style" bike but its got big tires and disc brakes and its made of steel and you can't kill the frame even if you try. my brother has one. its the jack of all trades bike and its a great deal. you can definitely take it on gravel trails with no issue.
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Aug 31, 2020 06:27
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Guinness posted:Agh I got yet another flat on my Gravel Kings, this time only 250 miles in to a replacement rear tire. Run them tubeless and never worry about small punctures again.
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Aug 31, 2020 06:49
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I run the GK+ model, and tubeless, on what I think are the same roads/trails as you, and haven't had an issue. Can't say if that's the extra puncture resistance or the +, or the tubeless or both, but if you otherwise like the tires I'd suggest both those avenues.
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Aug 31, 2020 06:53
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thebehaviorist posted:That’s my local bike shop! Well it was before I moved to MN last year. 
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Aug 31, 2020 08:39
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I’ve purchased 2 bikes there. Hope you liked the shop. The staff are super nice too.
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It's totally reasonable to justify a new bike for motivation purposes, right? Just wish I could actually afford one right now! Got a reminder the other day my current bike turned five too. This has been a very slack year for me. Think I've only gone for a ride twice all year... (hence new bike = motivation)
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Aug 31, 2020 11:24
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X13Fen posted:It's totally reasonable to justify a new bike for motivation purposes, right? Ride your current bike.
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Aug 31, 2020 11:49
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Does Bear Pope still exist? I bought gear many years ago and like to buy some new stuff.
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Aug 31, 2020 14:37
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Digital Jedi posted:Does Bear Pope still exist? Yeah, the thread is still in SA-Mart. The latest shop just ended like a week ago though.
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Aug 31, 2020 14:43
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FireTora posted:Yeah, the thread is still in SA-Mart. The latest shop just ended like a week ago though. I think the store minimum is pretty low, $200 if I remember correctly. Not too hard to hit if you're buying a full kit.
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Aug 31, 2020 16:00
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Guinness posted:Agh I got yet another flat on my Gravel Kings, this time only 250 miles in to a replacement rear tire. Teravail Ramparts tubeless. I was unable to get tubeless to work (commuting in Seattle) on Gravelkings but the ramparts are great. The GKs would last exactly a thousand miles before the tread was too thin and the tire was 50% sealant by weight from all the punctures.
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Aug 31, 2020 16:20
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numberoneposter posted:your bike has done you well and don't put a single more dollar into it. This is good advice. Because of parts compatibility and OEM pricing, it's very rarely the best value to try to upgrade a bike piecemeal. Frustrating, and kinda wasteful, but seems to just be how it is.
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Aug 31, 2020 16:26
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a patagonian cavy posted:Teravail Ramparts tubeless. I was unable to get tubeless to work (commuting in Seattle) on Gravelkings but the ramparts are great. Man, I commute in Seattle and have none of these issues. What roads are you riding on that are just fuckin you up so much?
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It’s clearly because they clearing the roads for other goons by hoovering up all the sharp things with their tires. Thank them for their service.
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Aug 31, 2020 17:00
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bicievino posted:Man, I commute in Seattle and have none of these issues. What roads are you riding on that are just fuckin you up so much? South Park/SoDo/Georgetown I think it’s made worse by wet weather, too. I’d notice more punctures when the road debris was slick
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a patagonian cavy posted:South Park/SoDo/Georgetown Oh, yeah, that'd do it. I ride down there a reasonable amount, but none of it at commute hours, so I can just comfortably take the lane and stay away from the insane amounts of debris that accumulate in the shoulder. Glad you found a beefier tire that works for you!
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I've been neglecting my road bike for awhile since riding trails for a bit, got the itch to work on my roadie again today and need some advice. It's a 2006 Specialized Roubaix that basically has all the original components. Drivetrain is all 105 as are the controls. My bottom bracket is kinda trashed so I am in the process of removing it. I have no complaints about the bike except the service I have neglected to perform over the years since I bought it second hand. The question is ... can I find same/better quality components for the drive train at a reasonable enough price to make this service worth it, or should I just hunt for a gently used on the local ads? The bottom bracket has BC1.37 68 stamped into it, the its a 3x9 (I think?) drivetrain. Edit: Reviewing the posts before. I'd like to be under $200 to do this "upgrade". I ride just for the fun of riding, I will never compete, etc. mAlfunkti0n fucked around with this message at 19:16 on Aug 31, 2020 |
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Can anyone tell me about going tubeless? Can you adapt any wheel to it or do they have to be some kind of tubeless rim?
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X13Fen posted:It's totally reasonable to justify a new bike for motivation purposes, right? This is what I'm doing. NBD is going to be early this week. Let you know how it goes in a year.
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numberoneposter posted:your bike has done you well and don't put a single more dollar into it. Thanks homie. That bike is definitely the style I'm thinking of, maybe with flat bars though. I really like the clean look of frames like that.
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anyone have any experience with pedal spacers? I’m still getting a little foot and knee pain with my SPD shoes and pedals and I’m thinking about giving them a shot.
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Aug 31, 2020 19:52
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Pittsburgh Fentanyl Cloud posted:anyone have any experience with pedal spacers? I’m still getting a little foot and knee pain with my SPD shoes and pedals and I’m thinking about giving them a shot. Yes, I have 20mm pedal spacers on all my bikes. I use the bikefit ones. Yes, they're expensive, but they're also actually made of good materials. If your pedals don't have flats make sure you buy the ones with the allen wrench hole. The annoying thing is they're basically all or nothing. If they're too wide, you'll need to switch to pedals with longer axles or a crank with a wider q-factors.
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Arson Daily posted:Can anyone tell me about going tubeless? Can you adapt any wheel to it or do they have to be some kind of tubeless rim? You should have a tubeless wheel with a tubeless tire. It's possible to set tubeless up without either, but it's not safe or recommended. https://guides.wiggle.co.uk/how-convert-your-wheels-tubeless
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nm posted:Yes, I have 20mm pedal spacers on all my bikes. I use the bikefit ones. Yes, they're expensive, but they're also actually made of good materials. If your pedals don't have flats make sure you buy the ones with the allen wrench hole. Those aren't too bad, I'm going to ride next week to make sure this weekend wasn't a fluke, if I still get knee pain I'll order them, thanks.
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mAlfunkti0n posted:I've been neglecting my road bike for awhile since riding trails for a bit, got the itch to work on my roadie again today and need some advice. If you're DIYing and have tools already I think you can stay under $200 to replace all your worn/maintenance items. I'm assuming: fresh cables/housing, new bar tape, chain, new cassette, new bb, maybe new chainrings (depends on wear), probably new tires? Actually that looks probably more than $200, but maybe not all of it is necessary.
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bicievino posted:If you're DIYing and have tools already I think you can stay under $200 to replace all your worn/maintenance items. I'm assuming: fresh cables/housing, new bar tape, chain, new cassette, new bb, maybe new chainrings (depends on wear), probably new tires? I do have the tools handy and enjoy wrenching. Thanks!
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mAlfunkti0n posted:It's a 2006 Specialized Roubaix that basically has all the original components. Drivetrain is all 105 as are the controls. You could get lucky and see an ad for a 2x11 105 groupset for ~$200. You'd need FD, crank, RD, cassette, and shifters. Could stay on the same brakes. A used groupset likely wouldn't come with a BB or cabling. If your cables look good, maybe all you'd need to do to refresh what you have is replace the BB and pads. Shimano Hollowtech BBs are cheap and plentiful, so you could be back on the road with perfectly adequate 3x9 shifting for ~$40, including pads. Arson Daily posted:Can anyone tell me about going tubeless? Can you adapt any wheel to it or do they have to be some kind of tubeless rim? I probably wouldn't seek out a new set of tubeless tires and wheels for only a road bike. It will give you added resistance to small punctures, but at a pretty big expense. If you're talking >35mm tires, then it's def worth it. kimbo305 fucked around with this message at 20:52 on Aug 31, 2020 |
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kimbo305 posted:You could get lucky and see an ad for a 2x11 105 groupset for ~$200. You'd need FD, crank, RD, cassette, and shifters. Could stay on the same brakes. I'll keep an eye out for deals. In the meantime the bike works, I will need a new BB so it's good to know the hollowtech BB is cheap. I'll replace that at the very least this week.
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mAlfunkti0n posted:I'll keep an eye out for deals. In the meantime the bike works, I will need a new BB so it's good to know the hollowtech BB is cheap. I'll replace that at the very least this week. Forgot to add 11spd chain and bar tape. Doing a groupset upgrade is a getting nickeled and dimed to death proposition.
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kimbo305 posted:Forgot to add 11spd chain and bar tape. Doing a groupset upgrade is a getting nickeled and dimed to death proposition. I figured as much. I'll just be happy with the bottom bracket replacement. I'll figure out which one exactly to get tomorrow.
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INTEGRATED DISC ROTORS https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/bikes-of-the-bunch-rob-englishs-english-road-bike/
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I would if I was chronically puncturing on a road bike. Shimano RS100s are like $140 and RS500s are $300. There's a bunch of options in between.
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numberoneposter posted:INTEGRATED DISC ROTORS man that’s retrogrouchy
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Does Rob wrap his own bars? He should outsource.
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numberoneposter posted:INTEGRATED DISC ROTORS That bike owns
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numberoneposter posted:INTEGRATED DISC ROTORS Integrated seatpost but disc brakes are a bridge too far? I hate bikes.
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nm posted:Integrated seatpost but disc brakes are a bridge too far? I hate bikes. 
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numberoneposter posted:disc on road is an answer to a question that no one asked And an integrated seat post is an answer to "how can I kill this bike's resale value?"
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numberoneposter posted:disc on road is an answer to a question that no one asked lol look at this guy that never rides down big hills, never rides in the wet, and never rides with carbon wheels
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e.pilot posted:man that’s retrogrouchy This would be more interesting if he just said “I like rim brakes” instead of spending multiple paragraphs sounding like an rear end in a top hat
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