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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

I have a BTLos rim ordered and scored a...

I have a BTLos rim ordered and scored a misslabeld rolf hub on eBay for $40, so I'm going to use those for one wheel. Not sure I'm ready to trust carbon spokes. Thoughts?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

Great, thank you. The riding results from the...

Great, thank you. The riding results from the trail numbers are very helpful are very helpful! That's what I find difficult to find.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By PromptCritical

A set of Shimano hydraulics are really a good...

A set of Shimano hydraulics are really a good buy. MT200 = ~$55.

They work great and have excellent feel and are easy to bleed if you have to cut a hose during installation.

Six bolt discs are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 438
Posted By PromptCritical

Beautiful build !

Beautiful build !
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

I know what rake and trail are. I just wanted to...

I know what rake and trail are. I just wanted to make sure there were no misunderstandings. But, there’s s little to no information on the characteristics of any given fork model available other than...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 298
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm a tubeless noob. Was my using a 25mm Pirelli...

I'm a tubeless noob. Was my using a 25mm Pirelli as a test tire for tubeless part of my problem (It seated fine, but leaked out over 4-6 hours with no trace of the leaks).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

Anyone have experience with Lightbike wheels? ...

Anyone have experience with Lightbike wheels?

https://www.lightbicycle.com/AR25-disc-carbon-gravel-bike-wheelset-700c-asymmetric.html

Bitex hubs, 1078grams $916.

Or, Btlos?

Bitex hubs,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

How much difference does 2-5mm in rake make in...

How much difference does 2-5mm in rake make in terms of handling?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

I've been looking at forks and components and I'm...

I've been looking at forks and components and I'm wondering what Enve means by "variable" ("49/55.5") with respect to fork rake.

https://enve.com/collections/forks/products/adventure-fork
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By PromptCritical

Thank you !!

Thank you !!
Forum: For Sale
06-07-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By PromptCritical

DM sent.

DM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 438
Posted By PromptCritical

lol!

lol!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 438
Posted By PromptCritical

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for...

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for my tools than using them......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By PromptCritical

Square Taper Bottom Brackets

I need a square taper bottom bracket for a vintage Campy crank. Sheldon Brown says there are two types of spindles (JIS & standard) that are not compatible.

Does anyone have a source for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By PromptCritical

Nice. A 52T rear cog would be great! What do you...

Nice. A 52T rear cog would be great! What do you have in the front? Double? Triple? Chainring size?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,131
Posted By PromptCritical

Santana Tandem (steel). My daughter would pound...

Santana Tandem (steel). My daughter would pound on my back and yell "pedal faster daddy". I could never tell if she was pedaling, but she only weighed about 60#....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 348
Posted By PromptCritical

That's what I'm using on my Columbine build...

That's what I'm using on my Columbine build (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293452-restoring-custom-vintage-columbine-bike-need-advice-2.html#post23258215). I'm using friction shifters,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 553
Posted By PromptCritical

Microsoft shifters would never work LOL

Microsoft shifters would never work LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By PromptCritical

I did a Backroads tour in October a few years...

I did a Backroads tour in October a few years back. The weather was fantastic. Sorry, but can't help with the campgrounds question.

If you don't get any answers here, send me a DM and I'll reach...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 336
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm going to give the true tubeless a try. Just...

I'm going to give the true tubeless a try. Just ordered a 24H rim from Btlos.

https://btlos.com/cx-gravel/gravel-hook-carbon-wheels/gx45w-gravel-disc-brake-tubeless-wavy-rim?filter=48%2C16

Any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27,262
Views: 3,232,885
Posted By PromptCritical

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back...

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1178x924/screenshot_2024_06_05_at_6_34_27_am_f525b53ebce652e4d1095c9dbdb1e1603274e8df.png
Forum: Southern California
06-05-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2,953
Views: 390,800
Posted By PromptCritical

Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with...

Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with friends. 40mi round trip.
Forum: Want To Buy
06-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 128
Posted By PromptCritical

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

Good to know. "Offset" and "rake" are the same,...

Good to know. "Offset" and "rake" are the same, correct?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

Great advice - thanks!

Great advice - thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 336
Posted By PromptCritical

True tubeless not Tubeless ready

Anyone have any experience with true tubeless wheels (no spoke access holes through the rim center channel). AKA “road tubeless” or UST style rims.

Building one would be a challenge, but are they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks...

Well, price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks were able to take advantage it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

Whoa - the price is back up to $1,150. Hope some...

Whoa - the price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks were able to take advantage of it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! Which model is it?

Thanks! Which model is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

LOL! Mine either @ 65. I meant variable...

LOL! Mine either @ 65.

I meant variable between individuals. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

Naw, the human body is infinitely variable. If it...

Naw, the human body is infinitely variable. If it doesn't hurt, it is correct!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

I was thinking about steel. Thanks for the detail...

I was thinking about steel. Thanks for the detail and theory behind it!

I imagine the challenge will be finding a production steel fork that fits a tapered stem. My favorite framebuilder wants...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By PromptCritical

New Lynskey Ti Gravel Build

So, I just scored a GR300 @ $950 from Lynskey!

That price doesn't include a fork, so I need some advice on a fork (42/52 Headset). I don't have much (any?) experience with a gravel bike other than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! It is just some soft material held...

Thanks!

It is just some soft material held on by green electrical tape until I wrap the bars to keep them from scratching the paint (waiting on matching yellow tape for the bars).

No, I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By PromptCritical

Lynskey Flash Sale

Lynskey is having a flash sale. Additional ~20% off from last night.

Just scored a GR300 frame that went from $1,150 to $950!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

The wing shifters work well, but they don't fit...

The wing shifters work well, but they don't fit on the drop bars particularly well, depending on where the brake levers are on the down curve. I had to mill off part of the mount to make them sit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

No, it's a Selle SMP. ...

No, it's a Selle SMP.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XZCPCZ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Southwest
06-02-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By PromptCritical

Can you share the routes? We are going in October...

Can you share the routes? We are going in October and looking for routes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

They are a bit over the top....

They are a bit over the top....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

Build is almost complete. Gave it a ride today...

Build is almost complete. Gave it a ride today and it rides nice. Still a few tuneup items left (and the handlebar tape) and somehow I don't like the water bottle cages (unknown history from my parts...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,225
Posted By PromptCritical

"sarc on" Because they do such a great job in...

"sarc on" Because they do such a great job in their shops. I mean, why would one expect them to tighten the handlebars after replacing a fork, or install the right number of stem spacers so the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,133
Posted By PromptCritical

That worked in college (1981). It doesn't work...

That worked in college (1981). It doesn't work now. :( I still ride the Colnago Super I raced back then, but it has an 8" stem extension. Looks a little goofy.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,133
Posted By PromptCritical

My legs are long compared to my torso, so a...

My legs are long compared to my torso, so a production frame is unlikely to fit, so eBay is a bit risky.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,133
Posted By PromptCritical

Dave is great! He's building a custom fork...

Dave is great!

He's building a custom fork for my tandem, and I'm going to take the next framebuilding class he holds!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,853
Posted By PromptCritical

Amazon has most Park tools (I got my crown race...

Amazon has most Park tools (I got my crown race tool from them) and living in SF you can probably get it in one day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,272
Posted By PromptCritical

Spokes from Prowheelbuilder.com arrived today, so...

Spokes from Prowheelbuilder.com arrived today, so it's time to start lacing a wheel. I decided to use a Campy 32H low flange hub (freewheel) that I bought in Italy in 1981!...
Forum: For Sale
06-01-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Posted By PromptCritical

No disc mount?

No disc mount?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 948
Posted By PromptCritical

I had the fit done on my primary road bike. ...

I had the fit done on my primary road bike.

To port over the fit, measure everything on the road bike that affects the fit (seat tube, seat post extension, crank length (add those together), top...
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