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This showed up in my local bike co-op. I am test-fitting it on my bike because I wanted to try something a little wider than my Cowbell. This bar has a little more drop and reach to it, so I'm using a stem that's 1cm…
currently on some old 105 cranks with 172.5 arms and a 130BCD. looking for a crankset with a straight 24mm spindle (not SRAM) and 170mm with something that will allow for smaller chainrings—110BCD, Shimano asymmetrical,…
with the fender, I don't think I need additional protection, but I can see where it might be helpful on the sides. it looks like it will cover all that concerns me, but I'll keep that in mind.
Mark wrote: +1 to Mucky. I considered making my own pattern using heavy paper, then transferring to plastic sheet. Helicopter tape? tape will protect the fork, but won't keep debris from flying straight up into my…
I am looking for a minimalist fender that will mostly keep grime out of my lower headset and mud from scratching up my carbon fork. I use a Mucky Nutz fender on my mountain bike suspension fork to keep some of the grime…
I move the saddle until I feel balanced and stable over the BB in riding position so I don't rely on loading my arms with body weight. That may or may not line up with KOPS. it's subjective and takes trail and error.
indeed, I think the "hide the hub" thing sounds like kooky folk wisdom in the vein of moving your saddle to accommodate KOPS. it's basically nonsense but it sounds objective. perhaps this is a good example of the…
Here are some relevant numbers: I have owned a Salsa Vaya. the long wheelbase made a handle like a school but, but it was comfy! I never road it loaded down for very long miles—which is the intension of such a bike. I…
I'm sure there's no shortcut to figuring out what is the optimal position for my hands relative to my front axle, but is there any way to describe it so I know what I'm looking for?
this is still a good topic. on a conventional road (paved or otherwise) bike with a drop bar and a 70-72° HTA, how long or short can a stem be before it starts to compromise handling? if I am between sizes on a frame…
Van Dessel is working with me on bike. Not sure if I want to just get a Country Road Bob or a semi-custom WTF. the CRB (aluminum frame and carbon fork) is probably great for what it is, but I have a preference for a…
I'm looking at the T6 Rando. Why is the BB sooooo low? I might hate that coming from a CX bike.
yes, the Twin Six Standard Rando and Van Dessel WTF have my attention now. I was avoiding those options because I was hesitant to use an eccentric BB, but it sounds like the PF30 EBBs are pretty good. If either one of…
I am considering the Stormchaser. I would like to ride something between now and when they are available again. I am told they are nowhere to be found until sometime next spring. not sure how I feel about their dropout…
looking for something in the $1,500 range drop-bar gravel geometry, medium frame singlespeed option. EBB or moving dropouts. no dangling tensioners! steel preferred 42mm minimum tire clearance open to neo-retro build…
solved. please disregard.
I signed up for Holey Roller in Bastrop, TX on March 7 but I have a schedule conflict. Anyone able to help me by taking a transfer and paying me back?
Reviving an old thread for an update with new models. I have Arch EX 700c rims with 35mm Gravelkings SK tires set up tubeless. I hear lots of good reviews of WTB tire but it sounds like I would not want to fix a flat in…
I think we have talked me out of mutilating my frame and buying new wheels. I'll probably just put a bigger tire up front and call it a day. That's another topic though.
BubbaS wrote: Crimping tubes sounds sketchy to me, I am thinking that will likely lead to the frame failing and possibly a crash. BS Look it up. Countless people have done it, and every metal bike you have ever owned…