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Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

They're super cool bikes and I'm kind of jealous!...

They're super cool bikes and I'm kind of jealous!

I have had two requests - for wider tires and silver components. So looks like this bike is going to head in more of an allroad direction. There's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Unexpected new bike day! This one’s for my...

Unexpected new bike day!

This one’s for my wife. Been tire kicking a replacement for the 80s mixte I bought them a long time ago and this just fell in to place.

Pretty much brand new...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

113 from my parts bin put the chainring in just...

113 from my parts bin put the chainring in just the right spot for a 1x setup. Technically it's probably a few mm too far inboard but not enough to worry about.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Right on the money with a MT-730 :thumb: I...

Right on the money with a MT-730 :thumb: I happened to find a 40t SRAM narrow wide ring in the proper BCD at a co-op and I think it will be a good pairing. I might go up to a 42 or a 44 in the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

If you're looking for taller gears 48/10 is...

If you're looking for taller gears 48/10 is basically equivalent to 53/11:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

If it helps, those are 26” wheels with 2.2”...

If it helps, those are 26” wheels with 2.2” slicks.

Those size wheels will never look anything close to normal with a saddle height 790mm from the center of BB.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

New commuter has a spacer stack taller than the...

New commuter has a spacer stack taller than the head tube is long, and still has a few inches of drop :lol:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Their summer sale got me. Light-ish wide rims and...

Their summer sale got me. Light-ish wide rims and fairly high engagement hubs for $430 to my door was hard to pass up.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

bampilot06 TMonk is this the Hunt wheels...

bampilot06 TMonk is this the Hunt wheels appreciation thread?

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

The first day after was fine. Today is much worse...

The first day after was fine. Today is much worse :lol: Depending on if the rain holds off I might run again tomorrow to try and clear some of this soreness out.

I'll do some stretching and some...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

That is kind of what I'm imagining, probably less...

That is kind of what I'm imagining, probably less than an hour per week total. I think it could be neat to get comfortable up to a 10k but I'm very tentatively testing how my body will react to it.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

I went for a run on Wednesday and my legs are so...

I went for a run on Wednesday and my legs are so incredibly sore today.

With winter coming and my bike volume likely decreasing along with the amount of sunlight I'm hoping that running will give...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,228
Posted By abshipp

Agreed on all counts as far as the look I'm...

Agreed on all counts as far as the look I'm aiming for with this frame.

I actually borrowed a +35° 110mm stem and while the bars are higher, they are then too close. The stock quill stem it came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,228
Posted By abshipp

Little bits of progress here and there finally...

Little bits of progress here and there finally led to my Haro Extreme able to be pedaled around.

My rear brake should be here tomorrow, so I really need to make a decision on how to get the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

This morning was a nice change of pace from all...

This morning was a nice change of pace from all the road riding I've been doing. 3 hours solo on my MTB in North Carolina.

Set a bunch of PRs both going uphill and downhill, and ran more out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Generally, yes. Prioritize grip in the front,...

Generally, yes. Prioritize grip in the front, faster rolling in the rear.

It's easy to get lost in the weeds of MTB tire choices. If you're not riding rough singletrack, small to medium knobs on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

I ordered new MTB wheels today. I've had two...

I ordered new MTB wheels today.

I've had two of the same mountain bike - one in size L and one in size XL. Both developed rear hub play within about 100 miles of riding. Feels like the whole back...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

They get even weirder as the sizes go up. Every...

They get even weirder as the sizes go up. Every size has the same length head tube, they just make the seat tube and top tube longer.

Stock they come with a 130mm +35° quill stem. My frame didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

I think with a +17 stem and 20-30mm rise...

I think with a +17 stem and 20-30mm rise handlebars I can get the saddle-bar drop somewhere in the 4" range which is comparable to my road bike. It's at about 6" currently with a 120mm +6 and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

All the parts to make it rideable should be here...

All the parts to make it rideable should be here by Monday :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

What I'm currently in the middle of :) I...

What I'm currently in the middle of :)

I built the wheels last weekend, it will be getting a 1x11 drivetrain, fenders, and a basket. V brake front, U brake rear.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Todays ride was not flat. I think today was my...

Todays ride was not flat. I think today was my highest foot:mile ratio of any paved ride I've done at approximately 110:1.The bulk of the elevation was from two climbs. White Oak Mountain was first...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

That's a great option I hadn't thought of. ...

That's a great option I hadn't thought of.



A Core or full Kickr would be ideal, for sure, especially if I could leave a bike set up, but space limitations are real and are complicating things...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Are there any Kickr Snap owners here in addition...

Are there any Kickr Snap owners here in addition to datlas ?

There's a handful for sale locally in the $100-$150 range I am thinking of picking up for the winter. I was wondering if occasional use...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

It's also easier to ride after work since there's...

It's also easier to ride after work since there's not really a hard cutoff time. And for now at least it's still bright outside, I'd already be fussing with charging lights if I rode in the mornings....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

I've been trying to go to bed earlier for years. ...

I've been trying to go to bed earlier for years.

Lately with my riding after work being more frequent, I'm not back home and cleaned up until usually after 7, a little bit after my wife gets home...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

I spend time in the evening preparing things for...

I spend time in the evening preparing things for the next day so that I can sleep in that little bit later in the morning because I stayed up the night before getting things ready.

Somehow it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

This has been my biggest hesitation in getting a...

This has been my biggest hesitation in getting a proper fit and just riding my bike & messing with my fit as I please.

I can't afford a new bike anyways so I'm better off not "knowing" if my bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Just talked to the owner of the shop and seems...

Just talked to the owner of the shop and seems like they're putting a plan together to get things transferred to the other location. It's quite fortunate that there's another shop that can keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Friendly reminder from 3 AM today that cars are...

Friendly reminder from 3 AM today that cars are incredibly dangerous. This one person's complacency just affected at least 12 people in an immediate & massive way:

...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Can confirm for Pickens County, it's always...

Can confirm for Pickens County, it's always rather calm in neighboring Greenville County. Used to be in IL I was happy if the wind was less than 10mph - I'm such a baby about riding into a headwind...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

:bday:

:bday:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

4 x 12.5' My local hill is about 15 minutes...

4 x 12.5'

My local hill is about 15 minutes up at my current fitness level, and about 4 minutes down. I'd love to do longer intervals but I haven't found a good place to do them that isn't in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Had a really good ride today. Felt fresh in...

Had a really good ride today.

Felt fresh in brand new kit, hit the majority of my targets on my workout (which has always been a challenge for me), and it was overall just a really pretty day to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

AliExpress? Quick search found a "Kogel"...

AliExpress?

Quick search found a "Kogel" for $25. If you want the aero fairing it's $38 :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

My goal is to have as few keys as possible to...

My goal is to have as few keys as possible to carry around. If I have a car key I'd prefer it to be a flat stamped one. Car fobs are dumb and a pain to carry around.

Currently on my carabiner:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

You're more ambitious than I am attempting to use...

You're more ambitious than I am attempting to use that website on a phone :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

I've used bikegeocalc.com for this before. It...

I've used bikegeocalc.com for this before. It takes a bit of playing around to figure out exactly how everything works but it's comprehensive. Use the "swap bikes" button to enter data for two...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

LesterOfPuppets ...

LesterOfPuppets

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

That reset has been refreshing. Recently hired...

That reset has been refreshing. Recently hired coworker was inviting people to go out to a bar after work, asked me if I drank, and the simple answer of "no" came out quickly and honestly. 6 months...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Kudos. I'm rather pleased with my KOM...

Kudos.

I'm rather pleased with my KOM podium. Should have done some jumping jacks to make up the 17 additional feet I would have needed for silver :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Kind of underestimated the ride I planned today. ...

Kind of underestimated the ride I planned today.

I’ve done the route before, but I started fairly late in the day at around 11am so the heat was a big factor. Pretty shelled by the end and I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,207
Posted By abshipp

These tires are so fast but I've flatted twice in...

These tires are so fast but I've flatted twice in two rides :rolleyes:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,228
Posted By abshipp

Just a little project, but I put some nice fast...

Just a little project, but I put some nice fast tires on my fixed gear and resized a chain to get the wheel more centered in the track ends:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

I was the only bidder on a set of very gently...

I was the only bidder on a set of very gently used Veloflex Record tires and got the pair for about $65 shipped :thumb:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Rock Hill is the closest and nicest. Haven't...

Rock Hill is the closest and nicest.

Haven't been to the ATL track but I've heard it's incredibly rough.

There's an old car racing track an hour away in Asheville that was paved and converted...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Dang, I looked again and the local velodrome is...

Dang, I looked again and the local velodrome is still two hours away :(
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Looks like someone did a bunch of shopping with...

Looks like someone did a bunch of shopping with Velo Orange :thumb:

I have those same fenders and rack on my commuter, but I didn't splurge on the Sabot pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Isn't steel such a great material to make a frame...

Isn't steel such a great material to make a frame out of? :D

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5,586
Views: 135,973
Posted By abshipp

Not to be confused with Eldrich Gardens ...

Not to be confused with Eldrich Gardens

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