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It doesn't really roll, as the natural way to lug it around has the wheel going backwards and pulling the crank into some folded part of the frame. You could push it around vertically like a unicycle, but not effectively. Mecca-Benghazi posted:Also how many bikes do you have Kimbo? 
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Jul 25, 2020 16:38
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Fish Cake posted:
Love it. Those drillium chainrings. Only bummer is how the field of view makes the drop bars seem enormous.
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Jul 25, 2020 21:22
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When you pose the bike and catch it mid fall, as does the entire subway. 
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Jul 31, 2020 03:23
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redcheval posted:It does have vents on the top and back (it’s a Thousand helmet) but this was just what I had kickin around for my cruiser. Bike helmet recommendations are definitely welcome! The Thousand isn't as bad as it looks. I don't understand why. It's still worse than a vented road helmet, but I've never suffered on a summer commute with it on. And the magnet latch is killer. Go to the $100 tab, find one you like the looks of, and see where you can try some. https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html
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Aug 6, 2020 01:39
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Cannon_Fodder posted:Converting this to a modern groupset. I might try to retain the downtube shifters or go for bar ends. Check out the specific extra reach you'll need and buy accordingly. The longest mid-reach (aka not garbage) caliper I could find was the RG957: https://trpcycling.com/product/rg957/
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Aug 6, 2020 04:21
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evil_bunnY posted:i hate spec as a brand and still have their saddles on 2 of my bikes. they’re good. The worst brand you know just made a great product. Actually they’ve long since stopped making the original Romin, so I have to snap up the used supply.
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Aug 7, 2020 02:24
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If there's any decals under the clamp area, be careful to pad it a bit. Learned that the hard way 
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Aug 7, 2020 19:18
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bicievino posted:Actually just put the seatpost in and clamp the seatpost. What I usually do, but I was building it from just a frame and never moved it.
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Aug 7, 2020 23:35
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Cannon_Fodder posted:Anyone got some bar end shifters gathering dust? Does oomph mean correct cable pull? Are you looking for friction shifters only?
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Aug 8, 2020 16:45
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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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Aug 9, 2020 05:31
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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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Aug 9, 2020 19:54
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Twobirds posted:That's the thing that snapped Simon Cowell in half, right? That thing was cool, if you were looking for an electric dirt bike https://thearsenale.com/products/swind-eb-01
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Aug 14, 2020 19:11
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Depending on the 700C fender width, you might get enough coverage and strut clearance to go over 650x48. The radial size will be about right. I did this for a while on my Macho Man with Mud Butler 45s.
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Aug 29, 2020 20:48
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amenenema posted:Old faithful: 2005 CAAD8, new to me since 2010. Why downgrade from Ergopower?
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Sep 2, 2020 01:04
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Still need to get the settings dialed in on the Trust https://i.imgur.com/4qO6u19.mp4
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Sep 5, 2020 08:03
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Horizontal Tree posted:Oh cool, how do you like it? The design of those is wicked, its a really cool idea. Still learning how it behaves, but it jibes with the reviews of it out there — stiff but offers stability and precision. I wrote more in the mtb thread: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3933905&perpage=40&noseen=1#post507155639
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Sep 6, 2020 01:04
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e.pilot posted:holy SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTT That fucker didn’t powdercoat the work cart handle as a courtesy.
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Sep 14, 2020 04:44
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e.pilot posted:This is a good and correct take, although a 40t ring is also good if you climb a lot. Hmm, is there a way to carry both sizes and quick switch between them?
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Sep 17, 2020 03:40
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How did you like the bullmoose? I feel like the one-bolt stem clamp was a little too loose, and the non-adjustmable reach was a little short for my application, even with extenders going to 75cm.
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Oct 11, 2020 23:43
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It's fall in New England. Rebuilt my hardtail around the Nukeproof Scout frame and took it out for its second test ride, which was mostly a dud: - wet leaves everywhere spooking the hell out of me. Washed out the front - put a 40mm stem on it from my last test and was too conservative clamping to the steerer, so the bars turned the first time I was climbing up a rocky patch. Just psyched out after that - was running the 2.4 Dissector up front, and got 0 insight into how it behaves differently to a cushcored DHF. It sounds a lot whinier on the road, though. - definitely notice the lower BB. Bumped into a couple things and also kicking up a lot more sticks/branches
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Oct 23, 2020 20:10
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EvilJoven posted:New kicks. Time to get a bit more techy on the fat bike. Which model is that and how much were they?
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Dec 18, 2020 17:27
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Unsinkabear posted:I didn't realize it was possible for a bike to look British. That green is something else. https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-toms-singular-peregrine/
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Jan 24, 2021 08:30
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Blackhawk posted:I also have LED strips down the sides and on the back so it's very visible at night. Cyberpunk 250W
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Jan 30, 2021 21:56
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Biggus Duckus posted:I really like the look of bead-blasted Ti and, because of the lack of markings, I thought it might have been an affordable option for that. Did you see the Waltly discussion earlier? Reputable Ti welding company in China: https://www.waltlytitanium.com/
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Feb 25, 2021 17:27
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This video review covers the spec/geo decently. Probably a tad long https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tae2qd16128
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Mar 5, 2021 03:04
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Mar 17, 2021 15:15
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meowmeowmeowmeow posted:really pleasant for cruising around. You have to pay more attention with a fixed gear. It's not as casual, especially with stuff like pedaling from a stop.
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Mar 31, 2021 20:03
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What causes sealant to stay so liquid inside the tire but to dry off when escaping through cuts? Is it humidity? Does it form a skin that redissolves as long as there's some agitation? For sealed cuts/punctures, is the latex drying within minutes, or is it just that the fissure is plugged up by the various particles in the sealant and blocking further liquid getting pushed through?
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Apr 6, 2021 17:24
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IME, the rainbow flake effect is lessened when the light source isn't parallel with the viewpoint.
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Apr 15, 2021 16:01
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 Left to right: - cross lever - Gravity dropper switch - extension mount - uhh... loop of brake cable cuz I couldn't route from the cross lever down to the cable hanger - flat bar Alfine IGH shifter filed out to fit into 23.8mm bar - cross lever
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Apr 22, 2021 02:05
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ExecuDork posted:Get an orange collar for your dog, make it all match 100%. Dog singular???
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Apr 26, 2021 03:47
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We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas!
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May 11, 2021 23:43
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What's that stem dealie? And where is that steerer bottle cage in the folded position?
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May 30, 2021 21:43
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More like a giant CueCat.
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Jun 4, 2021 16:22
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Homemade decaleur.
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Jun 8, 2021 04:33
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drat, just remember how chilly it was up there.
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Jun 8, 2021 23:28
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trufflefoo posted:Found this bridge/viaduct thing. Apparently it’s from a film or something… That bar flare angle is pretty... demented.
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Jun 15, 2021 21:05
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Modal Auxiliary posted:Paging actionjackson to the Show Us Your Bicycle thread. He needs a bigger one. No deal.
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e.pilot posted:Mannondale Advanced Aluminum Tesign One of the As is for Acciaio, Italian for steel.
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