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03-22-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 396
Posted By Canker

Man people are such wimps. Tubes stretch easy...

Man people are such wimps. Tubes stretch easy and worst case is nothing. It really doesn't matter if you are running a stretched tube or a 29er if you run over something and it pokes a hole in the...
03-22-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By Canker

I have a 140mm hardtail from 2015 with pretty...

I have a 140mm hardtail from 2015 with pretty similar geo and it really doesn't hold me back compared to my newer a bit more updated full squish. These 1x upgrades really aren't much money $100-200....
03-21-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 396
Posted By Canker

it will work if you make it. Back during the...

it will work if you make it. Back during the switch over from 26er to 29ers I had several 26er tubes left that went into 29ers.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 530
Posted By Canker

https://magicshine.com/products/evo-1700-underneat...

https://magicshine.com/products/evo-1700-underneath-mounted-bike-light
I'm just posting that as an example but I'd go for something with a good cut off if it is for road and road only so you don't...
03-03-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 535
Posted By Canker

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/tanpa...

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/tanpan?variant=18367738757
03-02-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,611
Posted By Canker

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0622_e4f68b67971a4935bca08b3afbae75d4e5748d65.jpg
I haven't had the bike for 10 years give or take. I just remember the rear was...
03-01-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,611
Posted By Canker

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0625_cf97625e398eae57e09b5d1fc90d875d137696fd.jpg...
02-27-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,725
Posted By Canker

Yep the easiest way I've found to do it is just...

Yep the easiest way I've found to do it is just take out the core and shove a blow gun nozzle in to the valve and hit it. I have a presta to shrader valve adapter dohicky but it is more of a PITA to...
02-27-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 418
Posted By Canker

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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We decided to try out a new road and opps
02-10-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,005
Posted By Canker

MyWhoosh is free, just use that instead.

MyWhoosh is free, just use that instead.
02-04-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By Canker

I'm running Advent X with no issues. Advent X...

I'm running Advent X with no issues. Advent X uses 1:1 so one hack you can do is run a shimano deore 5100 11 speed RD. The Advent x RD may clear a 50t cog but the 5100 is made to go to 51 so it for...
01-27-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,777
Posted By Canker

I'm using on old gaming laptop with a messed up...

I'm using on old gaming laptop with a messed up screen hooked up to two different monitors, one for zwift(or other bike programs), and one for entertainment(movies, tv, youtube,,,,,).
Old intel I7...
01-19-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,306
Posted By Canker

People buy expensive bikes and can't change a...

People buy expensive bikes and can't change a tube so yes. But a huge problem is the ride share people renting from Hertz since they get special weekly deals and have no way to charge other than DC...
01-19-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 640
Posted By Canker

Looking at ebay prices the TRP hr/rd are cheap...

Looking at ebay prices the TRP hr/rd are cheap enough to skip the Spyres if you can trust ebay. I have Spyres myself and haven't had any issues.
01-18-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,306
Posted By Canker

One of the other "problems" is they aren't $60k...

One of the other "problems" is they aren't $60k anymore so more people are buying them. The base model 3 is $35-37k and until the start of this year qualified for the $7500 tax credit and the chevy...
01-18-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,306
Posted By Canker

The whole Chicago thing is a mix of problems. ...

The whole Chicago thing is a mix of problems.
1. The cold makes charging even on fast chargers slow if the car isn't preconditioned before charging(owner ignorance)
2. People buying EVs that can't...
01-17-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By Canker

I gave mywhoosh a go last night since zwift...

I gave mywhoosh a go last night since zwift decided to act up and give me "no signal" for my trainer and sensors despite trying everything I could think of to get it to work. Mywhoosh worked. I only...
01-17-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By Canker

Are you talking about one arm being different...

Are you talking about one arm being different from the other on the same bike? Or different size cranks on different bikes?
For the first 2.5mm probably wouldn't be noticeable but I'd know they were...
01-08-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By Canker

#5 true but I meant it more that I like it well...

#5 true but I meant it more that I like it well enough that I left it on the bike I ride the most rather than swapping it over to the hardtail.
01-08-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By Canker

I actually have both and both work fine. Here is...

I actually have both and both work fine. Here is my opinion.
1. I don't care about the extra gear 10 or 11 whatever
2. both bike run a 30 tooth chainring and I really don't notice any difference...
01-08-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,785
Posted By Canker

Or you can say he is saving the old very hard to...

Or you can say he is saving the old very hard to find parts by taking them off and throwing them in a box.
01-08-24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,785
Posted By Canker

I don't get the hate for changing it. It is just...

I don't get the hate for changing it. It is just the drive train and wheels which can easily be swapped back on in an hour give or take. It isn't like your hacking up a 50s Ferarri to put an chevy...
12-25-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By Canker

Even with all the F1 training and press stuff I'm...

Even with all the F1 training and press stuff I'm sure he has to put up with he still has 6500 miles on strava for the year.
12-20-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,218
Posted By Canker

Spider based crank options are getting pretty...

Spider based crank options are getting pretty cheap these days too if you go chinese. Picked up an xcadey for my mtb for $300 at the start of summer.
12-18-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,350
Posted By Canker

One option is just ignore it and run 4 bolts, as...

One option is just ignore it and run 4 bolts, as long as the two broken ones aren't beside each other it won't cause a problem. One of the old weight weeny tricks was just to run 3. I ran 5 for years...
12-08-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,835
Posted By Canker

If you weren't already using it soapy water will...

If you weren't already using it soapy water will help get a tire on the bead without going to 100psi.
11-26-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,233
Posted By Canker

Even if you go nuts with chain waxing we are...

Even if you go nuts with chain waxing we are still taking about $30 a year, I think I could get over it.
11-22-23, 05:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 716
Posted By Canker

As somebody with a carbon FS bike I'd much rather...

As somebody with a carbon FS bike I'd much rather have newer geometry than save the 2lbs and only the front triangle is carbon on the 17 anyway. You are going to feel the geo way more than the 2lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 722
Posted By Canker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6aY_AsoRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6aY_AsoRM
11-02-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,189
Posted By Canker

https://www.amazon.com/Racers-Tape-Surface-Guard-C...

https://www.amazon.com/Racers-Tape-Surface-Guard-Clear/dp/B000O6BQMG
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,807
Posted By Canker

5'10" and 32". All my bikes had 175mm but I...

5'10" and 32". All my bikes had 175mm but I recently swapped out my full squish mtn bike to 165mm after a pedal strike sent me face first into a tree, oh and to see if it would help my knees. Felt...
10-25-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 857
Posted By Canker

swap it to the back.

swap it to the back.
10-17-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By Canker

As somebody that has been running tubeless for a...

As somebody that has been running tubeless for a very long time MTB, some tires just do that. It is more common for the sidewalls to weep but not unusual for the tread to do it too. My light weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 438
Posted By Canker

People way over do this toxic thing. Unless you...

People way over do this toxic thing. Unless you bath in DOT for hours or drink it you are going to be fine, mild irritation if you let it set.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 820
Posted By Canker

Looking at trailforks for your area I'd forget...

Looking at trailforks for your area I'd forget the road/gravel bike completely and just get more MTBs. Almost looks like there are more mtb trails than roads.
10-05-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 606
Posted By Canker

https://www.amazon.com/Revmega-Bleeder-Hydraulic-B...

https://www.amazon.com/Revmega-Bleeder-Hydraulic-Brake-Shimano/dp/B01LWN4LSD?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2IECG3TZSUX31
I just use that. It is cheap and seems to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Canker

An easy to try trick that works a good bit of the...

An easy to try trick that works a good bit of the time if it is the valve. Take the wheel off and bounce it with the valve at 6 o'clock so you are splashing sealant around the base of the valve.
09-17-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 837
Posted By Canker

turning a bike upside down with hydros doesn't...

turning a bike upside down with hydros doesn't hurt anything anyway.
09-10-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,229
Posted By Canker

I just switch to a hip pack because it is the hip...

I just switch to a hip pack because it is the hip thing to do, get it. For mtn biking I've always used a back pack and never really thought it made my back sweaty, decent packs are made to help...
09-06-23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 568
Posted By Canker

You can also buy/make shims for the rotor

You can also buy/make shims for the rotor
09-06-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,919
Posted By Canker

13 speed is also a thing,,,,, Campagnolo

13 speed is also a thing,,,,, Campagnolo
08-28-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,057
Posted By Canker

Weight weenies will run just 3. I ran 5 for a...

Weight weenies will run just 3. I ran 5 for a long time on a rear of one of my mtn bikes after one of the holes/tabs on the hub broke.
08-23-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By Canker

You could buy or mix up the same stuff they use...

You could buy or mix up the same stuff they use to protect the patina on old cars, poppy's patina for example.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD7AvQZoYcU
The whole vid is useful but he mixes his...
08-22-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By Canker

yes

yes
08-20-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By Canker

It will be fine. Back in the day I'd carry 26er...

It will be fine. Back in the day I'd carry 26er tubes as backups because they are smaller and work in everything including 29ers.
08-13-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,407
Posted By Canker

A camry isn't low and other than extreme...

A camry isn't low and other than extreme situations you shouldn't have a problem. I think I dragged in my focus once and that was on my friends badly designed driveway. I have a hitch on my lowered...
08-11-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
Posted By Canker

Does it say 11 speed road on it? ...

Does it say 11 speed road on it?
https://wheelbuilder.com/dt-swiss-freehub-kits-all-shimano-road-mtb/

The shimano 11-34 11 speed is made to still fit the old 10 speed road/mtb freehub while the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 8,965
Posted By Canker

Dynaplugs. Bacon strips are fine for the low...

Dynaplugs. Bacon strips are fine for the low pressure mtn bikes but I carry dynaplugs for the road bike. Seen several post about the bacon strips blowing out at higher pressures.
08-04-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,154
Posted By Canker

I was curious since I actually used MAPP on my...

I was curious since I actually used MAPP on my pads and wanted to see the temp difference. Turns out "MAPP" hasn't been made since 2008 and the current "MAPP" is actually MAP-PRO and only burns...
08-03-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,154
Posted By Canker

Propane torch will clean the pads. People will...

Propane torch will clean the pads. People will frown on doing it but it works. Heat those suckers up and burn off any contaminates.
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