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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,081
Posted By jp911

In the world of cars and motorsport, the advice...

In the world of cars and motorsport, the advice given when someone asks how to improve braking/stopping power is to (first) get grippier tires. After that you can start throwing money at performance...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,731
Posted By jp911

I made a similar swap from a compact 2x to an...

I made a similar swap from a compact 2x to an 11-42 XT cassette-based 1x and never looked back. I have 38, 40, and now 44 chainrings, so it took some experimentation to find the "sweet spot" for me....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 16,636
Posted By jp911

Brand incompatibility can lead to spontaneous...

Brand incompatibility can lead to spontaneous carbon fiber failure: Bontrager post on a Specialized frame...tsk, tsk.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-05-23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,835
Posted By jp911

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2255_f8aa8ad6d754df2454ab4b59001c1d3005df327a.jpg...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-12-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,535
Posted By jp911

Looking good! I just finished my build on...

Looking good!

I just finished my build on the same Farley frameset. I used XT 11-speed components, HED aluminum wheels, and Bontrager Gnarwhal tires.

Here are some pics from the first roll on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-18-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,218
Posted By jp911

Lots of opinions in previous posts about favorite...

Lots of opinions in previous posts about favorite tires and best performing tires (not necessarily one-in-the-same). Personally, my go-to tire gravel that I have found to be fast-rolling and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,586
Posted By jp911

There are flat-mount caliper to post-mount...

There are flat-mount caliper to post-mount adapters available. Wolftooth just released one and there's a Canadian company that makes them as well (name escapes me).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,243
Posted By jp911

A wider front tire is pretty common on mountain...

A wider front tire is pretty common on mountain bikes for all the reasons already covered in the previous replies (more grip for steering/control and lower psi means more grip AND comfort). The front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 669
Posted By jp911

An 11-speed XT cassette works fine with the GRX...

An 11-speed XT cassette works fine with the GRX 812 (I've been using an 11-42 in a 1x setup for over 3k miles with zero issues). I haven't tried it with a front derailleur, so can't really help there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,350
Posted By jp911

April through mid October in central Oregon....

April through mid October in central Oregon. Personally, I hate riding when temps hit freezing, and even on warmer winter days it's not great with trails icy/snowy and bike lanes and shoulders full...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,703
Posted By jp911

I've been pining for a custom Speedvagen for too...

I've been pining for a custom Speedvagen for too long, but every time I get close to pulling the trigger I think about what I've put my gravel bike through over the years. I just don't think I could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,949
Posted By jp911

The arrow in that pic is pointing to the endcap,...

The arrow in that pic is pointing to the endcap, which are often swappable to change axle type (15mm or 12mm thru or 9mm QR). Wolftooth makes the Boostinator to make non-boost wheels work with boost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,802
Posted By jp911

These guys have 1-upped 1up:...

These guys have 1-upped 1up: https://quikrstuff.com/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,357
Posted By jp911

I did a lot of digging on the best way to pack up...

I did a lot of digging on the best way to pack up my bikes for a move (happened in May) that didn't involve a lot of disassembly. In the end the cost:benefit wasn't there for larger boxes, so I went...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,807
Posted By jp911

I purchased a 2012 Madone 5.2, which is the year...

I purchased a 2012 Madone 5.2, which is the year before they moved the rear brake below the bottom bracket. As I understand it, that location did not work out so well as the caliper and pads were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,579
Posted By jp911

I have a very similar setup to what you're...

I have a very similar setup to what you're describing: Ultegra shifters, GRX812 rear derailleur, and an 11-42 cassette (crankset is 1x Easton EC90 with a 40 tooth chainring). Works perfectly!

As...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,565
Posted By jp911

The Wolftooth chainring made for Shimano...

The Wolftooth chainring made for Shimano Hollotech works great and will save you money, but the advice to go with the GRX-812 rear derailleur and M-8000 11-42 cassette is spot-on. Don't forget to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,810
Posted By jp911

My personal experiences: Flat/rolling = a 2x...

My personal experiences:
Flat/rolling = a 2x setup so that you can minimize the jumps between gears and better maintain speed
Larger climbs on paved surfaces = a 2x setup with moderate climbing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By jp911

Those are older (original?) Crank Brothers...

Those are older (original?) Crank Brothers cleats. The newer/current versions allow for left-right cleat positioning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,442
Posted By jp911

Good question. Easy answer: valuables and...

Good question. Easy answer: valuables and heirlooms are small and can easily be packed in the car with us, while the bikes are...bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,758
Posted By jp911

Tools = metric (with rare exceptions) Cycling...

Tools = metric (with rare exceptions)
Cycling and running distance = imperial
Weight = imperial
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-06-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,814
Posted By jp911

This. Cars are similar if you look at brake...

This.

Cars are similar if you look at brake rotor size, caliper size, and number of pistons. Of course, you can't control front-rear distribution like you can on a bicycle or motorcycle, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,155
Posted By jp911

GTI for me. It's great to drive, priced right,...

GTI for me. It's great to drive, priced right, and has been reliable (I also do my own car maintenance).

Personally, I prefer roof racks. The GTI is low enough that a steep driveway (for example)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By jp911

It's true that with cars you size the master...

It's true that with cars you size the master cylinder to match the brake caliper piston diameters and it makes a big difference in effort required and ability to modulate. That said, it's also true...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,230
Posted By jp911

I think we can all agree (as people who just like...

I think we can all agree (as people who just like riding around on bikes) that it's about the journey not the destination. Building a bike just adds to that. Won't save you money, but it will give...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By jp911

Hard to tell based solely on your written...

Hard to tell based solely on your written description, but there are limit screws on the FD that set the upper and lower limits of the movement. It sounds like your low limit screw is set to far "in"...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,298
Posted By jp911

1x experiment: experiences so far

Thought I'd share my 2x to 1x experiences as "data" for others.

I built up my Niner RLT9 with Ultegra 2x (46/34, 11-32 cassette) and I've ridden like that for over 4 years. No real complaints,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,290
Posted By jp911

IMO, it's all about tire clearance and how much...

IMO, it's all about tire clearance and how much you can stuff in the frame, fork, and brake setup. Old rigid mountain bikes with cantilever brakes are generally a better starting point than a road...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,152
Posted By jp911

I found them on Amazon, but Jenson has them as...

I found them on Amazon, but Jenson has them as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,152
Posted By jp911

Plug for SwissStop RS pads. Having tried Shimano...

Plug for SwissStop RS pads. Having tried Shimano organic and metal, I much prefer the bite of these pads (gradual at first and then quite powerful) as well as how quiet they've been.

P.S. to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,171
Posted By jp911

Personally, I'm glad DOT fluid is not used in all...

Personally, I'm glad DOT fluid is not used in all disc brakes. Having spent a lot of time working on cars I can tell you that hydraulic brake fluid is nasty stuff to work with...eats paint, rough on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,393
Posted By jp911

Maxxis Rambler tubeless 40mm has been a great...

Maxxis Rambler tubeless 40mm has been a great tire. Rolls reasonably well on pavement, great on gravel, great on trails with loose dirt, and very durable.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,507
Posted By jp911

I'm about your height, although I think I have...

I'm about your height, although I think I have more height in my torso than you (32" inseam). I ride a 56cm gravel bike and I use a 80mm stem, which I find improves steeper and more technical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,032
Posted By jp911

Rented one last year (trip to Lake Tahoe) and my...

Rented one last year (trip to Lake Tahoe) and my wife and I instantly enjoyed it. Took it on the bike path on the west side of the lake and rode for about 20 miles. She was shocked how far, how fast,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,015
Posted By jp911

How far are you willing to travel from Tahoe? The...

How far are you willing to travel from Tahoe? The Lost & Found ride is held on the gravel roads around Portola and Lake Davis. It's an amazing part of the Sierras for gravel riding due to the large,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,915
Posted By jp911

Flat vs clipless is a matter of personal...

Flat vs clipless is a matter of personal preference and maybe a "horses for courses" thing. Personally, I use flats on my mountain bike. I like knowing I can drop a foot if I need to; I'm more...
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