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Forum: Commuting

04-21-22, 02:52 AM

Replies: 15,695

Commuter Bicycle Pics

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Posted By TheCharm

Not just my commuter, but my do-it-all bike. Only...

Not just my commuter, but my do-it-all bike. Only stock parts remaining on my 2015 Disc Trucker are the levers, front/rear derailleurs, and bar-end shifters.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

02-28-22, 11:59 AM

Replies: 9

Part of my new Sidi Trace MTB shoes hit crank arms

Views: 402

Posted By TheCharm

Quite helpful - thanks!!

Quite helpful - thanks!!

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-28-21, 10:58 AM

Replies: 12

Replacing the big ring

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Posted By TheCharm

I replace chains almost obsessively - I did learn...

I replace chains almost obsessively - I did learn fairly early on that trying to get too many miles out of a chain can cause premature wear on both chainrings and cassette cogs. I swap just as soon...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

09-12-20, 10:54 AM

Replies: 24

Help me Build a Wheelset

Views: 4,552

Posted By TheCharm

In addition to the axle and brake type questions,...

In addition to the axle and brake type questions, how much do you weigh? What is the maximum additional weight you'd carry on the bike besides yourself?

I have a set of Velocity Cliffhanger rims...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

09-06-20, 03:25 AM

Replies: 7

Nutrition/fasting for an imperial century

Views: 1,644

Posted By TheCharm

Thanks all for the help. I rode this yesterday...

Thanks all for the help. I rode this yesterday with success - 115 miles!

What I ended up doing:

I didn't ride fasted. Instead, I had some eggs and toast for breakfast - along with a small...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-21-20, 03:39 AM

Replies: 55

Next tool acquisition - torque wrench

Views: 4,916

Posted By TheCharm

I know - this does concern me. Often times, the...

I know - this does concern me. Often times, the answer me with a slight smirk on their face as if to suggest "torque wrenches are for rookies". I actually don't think it's cool as I'm of the opinion...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-20-20, 07:19 PM

Replies: 55

Next tool acquisition - torque wrench

Views: 4,916

Posted By TheCharm

Oh, that's a very nice option and a great price...

Oh, that's a very nice option and a great price point! I don't think I'd need any greater than 8 N m for my bike; I'd have to double-check. Do you already have a bit set you'd be using with it, or...

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