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10-28-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,778
Posted By Metieval

Hmm I've ever had a pedal come loose let...

Hmm

I've ever had a pedal come loose let alone fall off. Then again I'd notice a loose pedal instantly.

On that note, I only snug my pedals. There is no need for them to be tight.
10-18-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

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There is something else ss gave me.

Better balance.
It gave...
10-18-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By Metieval

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Normal tires all winter...... yes I've been down a few times. Ride...
10-15-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

If something made me stronger, but it wasn't the...

If something made me stronger, but it wasn't the best way. Did I still get stronger? Yes!

I have already posted a comment about "strength" isn't necessarily "faster".

And ss wasn't my only...
10-15-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,150
Posted By Metieval

Ergon gravel. Or ergon allroad. The gravel...

Ergon gravel. Or ergon allroad.

The gravel tape is thicker than the allroad tape.

This is the allroad tape, I love it ! Grippy but not to tacky.

...
10-15-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

Pushing your limits will generally make you...

Pushing your limits will generally make you stronger.

With ss you often don't have a choice, but to push limits.

On geared bikes most riders will just gear down, and take the easy ride.
10-08-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 955
Posted By Metieval

Too technical for bikeforums. ;) You might want...

Too technical for bikeforums. ;)
You might want to try another forum :)

Sorry I can't help you on spoke selection.
10-08-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

They are "better" for certain reasons. My...

They are "better" for certain reasons.

My tool collection doesn't consist of 1 claw hammer. I've a framing hammer, a finish hammer, multiple mini sledge , different weights, multiple ball peens...
10-08-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

So what is is? Manufactures creating,...

So what is is?

Manufactures creating, demand.

Or

Demand, determining what manufactures produce.

Pick one!
10-08-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

Oh but mainstream is wrong, on bikes and many...

Oh but mainstream is wrong, on bikes and many other things!

Old grump clubs, riding their weekly group rides at 12 mp average. On their carbon Race bikes, skinny tires, full spandex kit, because...
10-08-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,430
Posted By Metieval

On my mtb I run Esi extra chunky, for pavement...

On my mtb I run Esi extra chunky, for pavement flat bar bikes I like the ergon gp grips. I actually liked them on the mtb too for comfort. I just felt like I didn't have as much freedom to throw the...
10-08-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

People are going to willfully and intentionally...

People are going to willfully and intentionally gloss over your point. It is 2023, cognitive dissonance is king.
10-08-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

If it was 100% demand, they wouldn't need...

If it was 100% demand, they wouldn't need advertisment or sponsored racers pushing trends.
I will agree that location determines what shops carry.
10-07-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

Is touring even a thing anymore? Trek dropped...

Is touring even a thing anymore?
Trek dropped it, cannondale dropped them.
Giant has them in UK ,The US, not so much.


Want a tour bike, your options are limited.

Everything went gravel and...
09-30-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By Metieval

Oh wow, FX makes a cool drop bar bike. I...

Oh wow, FX makes a cool drop bar bike.

I really want to experiment with a surly corner bar now.
09-29-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,500
Posted By Metieval

I'm 170 lbs and i ran around 70 psi in my 28c ...

I'm 170 lbs and i ran around 70 psi in my 28c gp5000 (measured 30). But psi will depend on your pavement. I was riding on a lot of chip seal type pavement. Lower psi helped.

Get those hubs...
09-29-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By Metieval

It is powdercoated with Prismatic powder. Tougher...

It is powdercoated with Prismatic powder. Tougher than tough.
I had on 700x38 pasela protite. I had also ran 700x40 x'plor MSO. I remember the rear being full but the front having more clearance....
09-29-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By Metieval

It's a good bike way ahead of its time. Call...

It's a good bike way ahead of its time.

Call it fitness, hybrid, gravel, etc... it all applies.

I just find thru axel disc brake and 700x50, and a weight diet all desirable traits. I'm...
09-29-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By Metieval

Yes it is, it kind of hurt to strip the original...

Yes it is, it kind of hurt to strip the original paint. But that bike had been beat up pretty bad with a chain in a school bike rack before I bought it.
...
09-28-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,500
Posted By Metieval

I disagree, most shops will sell you tires they...

I disagree, most shops will sell you tires they stock. Or have on hand. My experience..... this is because I know tires and 99%of the time the best tire (they say) is the one they are trying to sell...
09-10-23, 03:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,859
Posted By Metieval

2x or 1x. Depends on geography , depends...

2x or 1x.

Depends on geography , depends on bike. Depends on rider.

I have both. I like both. I enjoy both. options are good,
12-09-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,219
Posted By Metieval

Get your range back. Then strength is your...

Get your range back.

Then strength is your friend. Especially your back muscles!
09-04-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,793
Posted By Metieval

Cycling clothing should match your intensity. ...

Cycling clothing should match your intensity.
Clothing should match the weather.
Clothing is a tool, the samezas any other tool. Pick the correct tool for the job.
09-03-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,232
Posted By Metieval

If you are not planning on multi hour daily...

If you are not planning on multi hour daily rides... the diverge is a little over the top.

I'd 'say' that a hardtail, with a rigid fork would be perfect... you could ride on 700x40 or 70x50...
08-30-21, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 787
Posted By Metieval

Aluminum or alloy is essentially the same thing....

Aluminum or alloy is essentially the same thing. People have wrongly (me too) been calling aluminum alloy bikes aluminum forever. I mean technically even alloys are considered aluminum.

Pretty...
08-29-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By Metieval

No different than the rear of a vehicle that...

No different than the rear of a vehicle that sees gravel/dirt roads.

It's air turbulence, combined with lower air pressure surrounding valve stem. sucks in dust, allows it to settle.

You...
08-29-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,637
Posted By Metieval

No, not weird. Unless we are both weird. I ...

No, not weird. Unless we are both weird. I totally understand where you are at. I love your bike builds too.

This thread is a double edged sword. One side is fitting for the OP. The other...
08-29-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,637
Posted By Metieval

I doubt the OP wants to invest that kind of money...

I doubt the OP wants to invest that kind of money into a build. Especially on a Raleigh frame.

I'd also like bring up the question that many who argue 80's are good. Their 80's bike is not their...
08-28-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,126
Posted By Metieval

The bike in question. I'm ball parking its age ...

The bike in question. I'm ball parking its age 2002-2006

Final answer, uhh for now lol
08-28-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,637
Posted By Metieval

Bike rides should be enjoyable, not a chore....

Bike rides should be enjoyable, not a chore. Setting the which bike is better argument aside.
Sometimes something new to you, can add to the enjoyment.

I vote to switch bikes. If you can get the...
08-27-21, 06:41 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,614
Posted By Metieval

An opinion is a view, or judgement. ...

An opinion is a view, or judgement.

Straight out of the dictionary.
08-26-21, 11:14 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,614
Posted By Metieval

Opinions are interesting to read. Emotional...

Opinions are interesting to read. Emotional responses not so much.
08-26-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,614
Posted By Metieval

Get used to it.....it is a forum. You're going to...

Get used to it.....it is a forum. You're going to hear opinions you don't like.
08-26-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,758
Posted By Metieval

At 15 mph they are the same. At 20 plus less so...

At 15 mph they are the same.
At 20 plus less so
At 26 mph not the same.

Your mph may differ slightly.
08-24-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By Metieval

Does the OP have a Norco search, or a Norco...

Does the OP have a Norco search, or a Norco search XR?

What is the tire width restrictions on those 2 completely different bikes?
08-23-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,750
Posted By Metieval

The need for speed..... Hmm, I have yet to...

The need for speed.....

Hmm, I have yet to see a person riding a bicycle walk it down hill so they don't go fast.

On the contrary after interviewing a bunch of hills on the downhill side. ...
08-22-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,839
Posted By Metieval

Because you never had a turkey leg at the...

Because you never had a turkey leg at the Renaissance Fair. After riding your unicycle there.

*shrugs*
08-21-21, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,260
Posted By Metieval

If you go di2, definitely consider going 2x. Auto...

If you go di2, definitely consider going 2x. Auto trim... it is a wonderful thing.
08-21-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Posted By Metieval

Nice! You will enjoy that bike!

Nice! You will enjoy that bike!
08-21-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,614
Posted By Metieval

I've always liked the infinity symbol. So if...

I've always liked the infinity symbol.

So if I got a bicycle related tattoo it would be that incorporated into a bicycle.

I have no strong desire to get another tattoo though. Seeing what 20...
08-21-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,328
Posted By Metieval

You know people fall in shower.... "A new...

You know people fall in shower....

"A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that approximately 234,000 people ages 15 and older were treated in an American emergency...
08-20-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 789
Posted By Metieval

2 tubes, a patch kit, a pump, a small multi tool,...

2 tubes, a patch kit, a pump, a small multi tool, bottle cage & bottle. Tail light, head light.
08-20-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,839
Posted By Metieval

My bicycle progression. 10 years old Raleigh...

My bicycle progression.

10 years old Raleigh gran prix, up until I got driver license at 16.

Later in life I started with....

Hybrid, with spring fork.
Eventually I needed more than a flat...
08-19-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,597
Posted By Metieval

So ABS allows unskilled drivers to drive faster...

So ABS allows unskilled drivers to drive faster by giving them the "ability" to brake while turning, with no worries about how/why.

Pretty fat line between "useful" and "skilled".

Btw "useful"...
08-18-21, 11:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,750
Posted By Metieval

Apparently our "then what" is that we post and...

Apparently our "then what" is that we post and reply on bikeforums. This includes fast and slow riders alike.
08-18-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,898
Posted By Metieval

Society has a people problem. Sometimes it...

Society has a people problem.

Sometimes it is people driving cars over cyclist, sometimes its people riding bicycles over pedestrians.

Where is the respect period?
08-18-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,750
Posted By Metieval

The older I get.... slow is fast! 😆

The older I get.... slow is fast! 😆
08-18-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,112
Posted By Metieval

So many unknowns here. My first guess bike...

So many unknowns here.

My first guess bike is wrong size. Most likely too large.

Second guess bike is not fitted properly.

Third guess, you need to swap saddles (seat). On saddles I bought...
08-17-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,597
Posted By Metieval

Threshold braking.... is good to practice and to...

Threshold braking.... is good to practice and to know on anything you ride that has 2 wheels. (Or 4 even)

In my opinion ABS braking has dummied us down as a society. We no longer need to be...
08-12-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,407
Posted By Metieval

Are the 853 frame/wheels still available? I...

Are the 853 frame/wheels still available?

I vote 853 btw out of thosex2 options.

I doubt I ever go back to 50/34.

Smaller gears, bigger tires is win! maybe my age is showing.
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