Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: hybridbkrdr
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 0.56 seconds.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 90
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Installing 5th bolt on Sugino cranks

I have a Sugino crankset, Stronglight 36T chainring, Truyou 36T chainguard and 6.5mm Motsuv chainring bolts. I was able to use 4 of the bolts but the 6.5mm bolt is too long to fit underneath the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,640
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK, it's just that I looked at the gear...

OK, it's just that I looked at the gear calculator on Sheldon Brown. And if you choose 27.5x2.00 with 170mm cranks and a 9 speed cassette that goes
11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 25, 28, 34, 40 (Sunrace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,640
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I know I'd be happy with a 36T crankset with...

I know I'd be happy with a 36T crankset with 11-40T cassette but I saw some bikes with 46 and 30 cranksets that would be cool with an 11-40T cassette. I know this sounds random but what do you think...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,640
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I find it shocking that any manufacturer would...

I find it shocking that any manufacturer would put a freewheel on an electric bike. The amount of torque there would make it nearly impossible to remove the freewheel for repair.

Anyway, bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,640
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Future gearing

I'm predicting that the 28, 38, 48T crankset and 14 to 28T freewheel combo for low end bicycles will come to an end. Why? Because if you count the cost of a front derailleur and left shifter, you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,367
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I'm familiar with friction shifting because it's...

I'm familiar with friction shifting because it's what I've used on less expensive Canadian Tire bikes I used in the 1990's. I had a superintendent who wouldn't allow me to store the bikes inside in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,367
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Simple mechanical bikes vs electronic & hydraulic

If you wanted a bike for commuting to work or travelling, would you go for a simple mechanical bike (friction shifters, mechanical disc or rim brakes) or electronic shifting & hydraulic disc brakes. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Caliper brakes and leverage

I'm wondering if anyone has an idea if brake reach or brake pads are more important. Like let's say you have a caliper brake with clearance for 40mm tires will those brakes be less powerful than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,062
Posted By hybridbkrdr

It's going to be 130mm Tiagra rear hub, 100mm...

It's going to be 130mm Tiagra rear hub, 100mm front hub. Parts are going to include 8 speed Ultegra bar-end shifters, Sora 3x8 speed crankset, 11-30T Claris cassette, threadless headset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,062
Posted By hybridbkrdr

The idea was to get rid of all kinds of parts I...

The idea was to get rid of all kinds of parts I have by completing a build. The front wheel also has a dynamo hub so I wish I could find a frame that has rear rack eyelets so I can install the rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,062
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Are you saying I can't put Tektro or Shimano...

Are you saying I can't put Tektro or Shimano caliper brakes on the frame?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,062
Posted By hybridbkrdr

So for the front caliper, it would be no stops...

So for the front caliper, it would be no stops required but for the rear caliper I'd need two single cable stops on the top tube. Then the cable for the rear derailleur could go internal (would go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,062
Posted By hybridbkrdr

pic of the frame ...

pic of the frame
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/524x505/screenshot_2024_05_13_162124_b0d6ed41d6bcea5f350caa12735cfa21347c63c1.png
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,062
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Do caliper brakes require external cabling?

I wanted to buy a frame partly because of the tire clearance but it has internal cabling. It's made for disc brakes but I have a regular wheelset. So should I just buy Problem Solvers adapters to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Various tire sizes in mud, snow.

Have any of you compare 2 inch, 2.15 or 2.35 inch tires in mud or snow?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 761
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Just because you disagree with some other...

Just because you disagree with some other people's opinions, it doesn't justify thread-crapping like this. If you don't understand my point of view, you don't need to comment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 761
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I think there's a possibility that the people who...

I think there's a possibility that the people who quote you to insult you are the ones with cognitive distortions.

In my opinion it can be obvious to other people that everyone has their own...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 761
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Yeah, but I can't remember whether this site has...

Yeah, but I can't remember whether this site has issues with copyrighted photos.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 761
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Tire treads

I was searching and found these cool designs. What do you think?

Panaracer CrossTown Sport
Vredestein Dynamic Tour
Kenda Khan II K-1172
Schwalbe Green Marathon HS620
Specialized Hemisphere
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,332
Posted By hybridbkrdr

All 8 speed groups worked well?

I heard that comment in a Youtube video where some cyclists were comparing Shimano, SRAM and Campy. Then someone said that all the 8 speed groups worked great. If that's the case, wouldn't some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,007
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Steel vs Aluminum with 2 inch tires

So I saw this Youtube video of a guy describing the difference between steel, carbon, aluminum and titanium. He really liked steel even though he rode a road bike. But on 2 inch tires, would you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 842
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Raleigh Knox vs Linus Rover 9

I was lazy about doing this review for months but I decided to do this in a bit of a rush to get it done. So at this point, I did not include any pictures. However, I'm not done on the details on...
Forum: Touring
07-30-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,136
Posted By hybridbkrdr

If you're looking mainly at the gear inches, the...

If you're looking mainly at the gear inches, the Kona Dew has a 36\22 crankset and 11 to 34T cassette. Of course, that's the lowest-cost model which means you may want to change to a Sunrace SLM96...
Forum: Touring
07-30-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,607
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK then how about 36/22 and 11-34T? That would...

OK then how about 36/22 and 11-34T? That would mean 17.9 to 90.6.
Forum: Touring
07-29-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,607
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK, I meant there are other implications such as...

OK, I meant there are other implications such as which chainring would you spend most of your time on. With 46, maybe most people would just want to ditch the crankset. However, 40T might be way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,189
Posted By hybridbkrdr

sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium Since...

sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium

Since a number of foods have sodium and potassium, I can take a Caltrate calcium pill with magnesium. I can also eat Triscuit salty crackers. Overall...
Forum: Touring
07-23-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,607
Posted By hybridbkrdr

40/26 + 11-34T or 46/30 + 11-36T

Which one would you pick. (gear calculator shows with 27.5x2.00 with 170mm cranks it would be 21 to 100 gear inches for the first combo or 23 to 116 for the 2nd combo)

Also, as a side question, do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,095
Posted By hybridbkrdr

A quick look at Nashbar shows they have the...

A quick look at Nashbar shows they have the Shimano Tourney BR-TX805 $22.49, the Shimano BR-M375 $25.99, Avid BB5 $28.99, Avid BB7 $48.49, Hayes MX-5 $51.99. I know the TRP Spyke model is there for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,256
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Yeah, but my brain is really random. I like...

Yeah, but my brain is really random. I like seeing all the positive comments for silver though. And I agree with the anodized idea. Hey, at the time of this post, there are 40% yes. I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,256
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Colored derailleurs

What would you think of derailleurs in colors like blue, red, green or orange?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Well, every time I comment about something a...

Well, every time I comment about something a bunch of people criticize anyway so I figured I would just post those just to see the comments. lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Maxxis Metropass Schwalbe Energizer Vittoria Randonneur

all in 27.5x2.00". I'm wondering if you have any comments I wouldn't think about.
Forum: Touring
07-01-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 855
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I wanted to be clear, there wouldn't be extra...

I wanted to be clear, there wouldn't be extra mounts. I mean someone on this board once said he had the Nashbar frame with both and didn't like the v-brake bosses sticking out when discs were...
Forum: Touring
06-30-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 855
Posted By hybridbkrdr

This time I meant both at the same time. I...

This time I meant both at the same time. I thought some people might have an interest.
Forum: Touring
06-30-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 855
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Disc only, V-brake only or Disc + V-brake?

I'm far from building framesets yet but I think tourists have different needs. Like v-brakes or mechanical disc brakes might be preferable for simplicity. But I was thinking yesterday, if you find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Well, with 20 votes in there are 80% for 40mm and...

Well, with 20 votes in there are 80% for 40mm and 20% for 2 inches. I guess if I wanted to sell a frameset I know I'd be selling a niche product. I don't think I'd ever "sellout" and sell a product...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I did want to make the point I can get plenty of...

I did want to make the point I can get plenty of speed with the Raleigh Knox with 55mm tires.

In any case, I did want to see other people's opinions. I can see now why so many manufacturers are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I was passed once by a fat bike while riding a...

I was passed once by a fat bike while riding a bike with Tiagra hubs and 28mm Vittoria Randonneur tires. Besides, I feel like I can get plenty of speed with the Raleigh Knox with 55mm tires. Anyway,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I'm glad to see the responses. I have my own...

I'm glad to see the responses. I have my own bias but was curious to know what other people think. I'm not ready to write a review of the two bikes I bought recently but I did buy a Raleigh Knox...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By hybridbkrdr

700x40 or 27.5x2.00

Which one would you choose for general commuting? It would include cracked roads and shortcuts on grass, dirt roads or trails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,014
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Where do you find thousands of frame styles? ...

Where do you find thousands of frame styles? Usually if I'm looking for hybrid framesets all I find are road and mountain frames.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,144
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Trek Dual Sport Gen5 or Bombtrack Munroe AL.

Trek Dual Sport Gen5 or Bombtrack Munroe AL.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-23, 06:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,643
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I think 1x solution would be 36T crankset and...

I think 1x solution would be 36T crankset and 11-36T cassette.
In any case, there are lots of 39T etc cranksets out there. The Stronglight Impact might work (even though this is a 2 year old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By hybridbkrdr

If you choose two chainguards, do you add a...

If you choose two chainguards, do you add a spacer on one side? I mean the side of the bottom bracket. My other choice might be one chainguard but would I be better off with one of those anti drop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 491
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Is ERD about 6mm larger than inside rim?

If you measure the inside of the rim, can you just add 6mm to get the ERD?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,818
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Just to mention some things. Cyclingabout on...

Just to mention some things. Cyclingabout on Youtube has reviews (and pathlesspedaled). And Decathlon stores have the Riverside 520.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,818
Posted By hybridbkrdr

If you want to look at the archived Trek 520 on...

If you want to look at the archived Trek 520 on the Trek web site, it gives you an idea of the "traditional" touring bike. I haven't looked at touring bikes lately so I can't name many right now. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK, either. Well it's an Altus FD-M310. Not the...

OK, either. Well it's an Altus FD-M310. Not the typical type but how do you say again, the one that looks higher.
EDIT: I meant a top swing rather than a downswing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I meant I think my chainline is 48.8mm. But I...

I meant I think my chainline is 48.8mm. But I want to change the front derailleur to an Altus that says 47.5mm and 50mm. I don't know if this means FROM 47.5mm to 50mm or EITHER 47.5mm or 50mm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By hybridbkrdr

What is 47.5\50mm chainline FD?

I think my vernier caliper reads 48.8mm for the chainline on the bike. But are some front derailleur either 47.5mm or 50mm OR 47.5mm to 50mm?

oops, mod can you move to bike mechanics
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.