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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,836
Posted By TourDeHood

Thx guys. I’m just going to ride the stock stuff...

Thx guys. I’m just going to ride the stock stuff and cross my fingers till it calls for my attention
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By TourDeHood

Removable 29 plus rear fender?

Most are either full fat, or 29x2.5 . I need 29x3.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,558
Posted By TourDeHood

*subscribes

*subscribes
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,836
Posted By TourDeHood

29 plus Wheelset for 350 LBS? (Surly Krampus)

I things I’m going to pull the trigger on a Krampus complete. I’d like to get a good strong versatile wheelset to swap in.

thoughts?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,095
Posted By TourDeHood

6’2.5 here and both surly and all city run big...

6’2.5 here and both surly and all city run big for me.
im a 61 in everything else but a 58 in All city big block and surly Midnight special
Forum: Fatbikes
01-21-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,554
Posted By TourDeHood

Not sure how I am supposed to interpret that... ...

Not sure how I am supposed to interpret that...

Are saying that a Surly bike of any type, would be the best fit, or was that an attempt a a snide comment.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-21-21, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,554
Posted By TourDeHood

Which is the most versatile Fatbike?

I’d like a bike that I can tool around the city with and absorb curbs and potholes. Runs to the bar or coffee shops. Short commutes. And occasional trails and snow fun.

I’ve been looking at Surly...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-21, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,048
Posted By TourDeHood

Surly Midnight Special?

Trying to work my way back into shape (again) but carrying an extra 50 pandemic pounds bringing me to 350 lbs

The weight limit for my bike is 300.

I know surly’s are bomb proof but I’m a tad...
Forum: Northeast
01-06-19, 01:28 AM
Replies: 11,203
Views: 1,469,801
Posted By TourDeHood

Love this thread. I use it for motivation. Got...

Love this thread. I use it for motivation. Got several winter rides in last week. Looking forward to more.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-18, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,615
Posted By TourDeHood

Im looking for either a Surly Midnight Special or...

Im looking for either a Surly Midnight Special or buiding up a Soma Wolverine 3.0

Im 6'3" 325
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
Posted By TourDeHood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_SqJTD_vfg&t=302s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_SqJTD_vfg&t=302s

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q_SqJTD_vfg" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,213
Posted By TourDeHood

Dent in my Big Block, what would be best replacement?

Getting mixed messages on if, and when I need to replace this frame. Attempted bike theft left this dent in the top tube. As a Super Clyde (6'3" 310) im a little iffy on the long-term reliability.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-18, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By TourDeHood

Man...what to do. I went to one of my LBSs'...

Man...what to do.

I went to one of my LBSs' and got the go ahead, planning on riding to a few others to get alternate opinions. Thanks so far ya'll.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By TourDeHood

Another dented frame question (steel top tube)

Third bike that has been dented due to attempted theft. Idiot bike thieves tried to leverage the fame to pop the lock. The others were aluminum. Hoping that this is okay to ride.

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-17, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,818
Posted By TourDeHood

Right! Im not a slave to it, but I find it fun to...

Right! Im not a slave to it, but I find it fun to follow. To each his/her own I suppose...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,818
Posted By TourDeHood

Strava weight categories

Anyone feel like there needs to be a 250+ or even 300+ for Strava?

I dont know about you, but im sick of being lumped with 200 pound guys. :rolleyes: haha
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-17, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,068
Posted By TourDeHood

Soma deluxe portuer on my Big Block, handles fine...

Soma deluxe portuer on my Big Block, handles fine to me.
Forum: Northeast
08-18-17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11,203
Views: 1,469,801
Posted By TourDeHood

Anyone in Boston interested in my Karate Monkey? ...

Anyone in Boston interested in my Karate Monkey?
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/6246886855.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 304,863
Posted By TourDeHood

Over 40, fixed. But my Clydeness and this thing...

Over 40, fixed. But my Clydeness and this thing called inertia, particularly while descending, forced a second brake.


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/35765080803_e568bb367a_c.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-17, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,086
Posted By TourDeHood

but they are gum!:(

but they are gum!:(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-17, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,086
Posted By TourDeHood

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/35765080803_e5...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/35765080803_e568bb367a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Wurouc)IMG_2092 (https://flic.kr/p/Wurouc) by Gen Prince (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148732187@N08/), on Flickr
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-17, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,868
Posted By TourDeHood

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/35765080803_e5...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/35765080803_e568bb367a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Wurouc)IMG_2092 (https://flic.kr/p/Wurouc) by Gen Prince (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148732187@N08/), on Flickr...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-14-17, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,614
Posted By TourDeHood

<a data-flickr-embed="true" ...

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/148732187@N08/35765080803/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_2092"><img...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,517
Posted By TourDeHood

From where I stand, this has lots to do with the...

From where I stand, this has lots to do with the transient nature of college life in my area as well as milineal culture.

College kids here treat bikes like there Ikea furniture, post on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-17, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By TourDeHood

Looked at this, Kona Unit, Karate Monkey, and...

Looked at this, Kona Unit, Karate Monkey, and All-City JYD.

Leaned towards Mono because of price but ultimately decided on the Monkey because of value/versatility.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By TourDeHood

Full disclosure...I just think portuer racks look...

Full disclosure...I just think portuer racks look badazz! I do however see my myself using it (I have a sweet rack bag, summer jobs delivering food, grocery runs etc). I dont need one that has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-17, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By TourDeHood

Yeah, I hit up my LBS's and they spoke mostly...

Yeah, I hit up my LBS's and they spoke mostly about weight, looks and reputation.

I am not going to be carrying huge loads so capacity is not an issue. I simply dig the way they look, in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-17, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By TourDeHood

Porteur Rack value/price differences?

I am really curious about the difference in cost/value when it comes to these. Is the Velo Orange(Soma, Gamoh, etc) really worth $80 more than say, Origin 8? or 60 more than Rawland? Or even over...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 41,142
Posted By TourDeHood

I'm slightly taller than 6'2" and the 61 was way...

I'm slightly taller than 6'2" and the 61 was way too big for me. The 59 is just right.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-17, 08:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,924
Posted By TourDeHood

I am really curious about the difference in...

I am really curious about the difference in cost/value when it comes to these. Is the Velo Orange really worth $80 more than say, Origin 8? or 60 more than Rawland? Or even over $100 more than a Pure...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-17, 01:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,924
Posted By TourDeHood

So what are the pro's and cons of these both?

So what are the pro's and cons of these both?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-17, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By TourDeHood

https://swobo.com/collections/bicycles/products/ac...

https://swobo.com/collections/bicycles/products/accomplice

Karate Monkey SS | Bikes | Surly Bikes (http://surlybikes.com/bikes/karate_monkey_ss)

KONA BIKES | MTB + ROAD | HUMUHUMU | HUMUHUMU...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,433
Posted By TourDeHood

Gumwall, not skinwall.

Gumwall, not skinwall.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,584
Posted By TourDeHood

Bump

Bump
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,052
Posted By TourDeHood

Updates?

Updates?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,432
Posted By TourDeHood

hmm I am hoping to cop a Big Block soon and was...

hmm I am hoping to cop a Big Block soon and was thinking about throwing a front rack on there for a small duffle with EDC type stuff...nothing major
Forum: Commuting
03-04-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,681
Posted By TourDeHood

Thread resurrection! Search button FTMFW! ...

Thread resurrection! Search button FTMFW!

I'd love to throw a pair of 38's on my 2014 Jake. Anyone running these or anything close?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-17, 07:34 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,921
Posted By TourDeHood

:popcorn Waiting for someone to cop and post that...

:popcorn Waiting for someone to cop and post that "Drink More Water" color way...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-16, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By TourDeHood

Ha! yeah, but for what? I love the Monkey so much...

Ha! yeah, but for what? I love the Monkey so much that I might just make it the permanant city bike and forget about a dedicated trail bike for now...or just use my cross bike on trails again.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-16, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By TourDeHood

I get it. I actually thought I should just get...

I get it. I actually thought I should just get myself into good enough shape to work with 33/17 on both terrains.

Would changing a dingle free be a PITA? What about the slack as well? Though the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By TourDeHood

I understand this logic...but I wanted to...

I understand this logic...but I wanted to maintain at least some of the simplicity I love about the Monkey in the fist place. Fully geared rigid is not as appealing for some reason...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By TourDeHood

Best options for Trail & City set-up

I have a Karate Monkey (33/17 or 16) with fat Big Apples on it. I have found that I like riding it in the city, just as much as I do on trails. The gearing is too tall for the woods (though I'm cool...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By TourDeHood

Since my last post I have narrowed it down to a...

Since my last post I have narrowed it down to a 2013 Karate Monkey (Demo bike, $900 shipped) and 2014 Kona Unit.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By TourDeHood

Thanks for the response. Im realizing now...

Thanks for the response.

Im realizing now that the Karate Monkey's that I have been lusting over, are actually no longer made. The "ops" is not the bike for me.

Neither is the Redline

Looked...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By TourDeHood

Sub $1000 Entry level 29er SS for Clydesdale

6'3" 280 lbs occasional cyclocrosser here looking for a fun, easy MTB/do-everything bike that would give me access to trails my Kona Jake struggled with. I used to commute on a SS city bike and I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-04-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,315
Posted By TourDeHood

I was in looking at many of the same bikes you...

I was in looking at many of the same bikes you mentioned a few years ago. Went w/ the Jake because I wanted something more race ready (The conquest fit the bill but I just didnt like the fit/ride)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-03-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,334
Posted By TourDeHood

I misspoke. It was a thread, not an entire forum....

I misspoke. It was a thread, not an entire forum. Here it is

Cross Bikes on Singletrack - Post Your Photos (http://forums.mtbr.com/cyclocross/cross-bikes-singletrack-post-your-photos-728285.html)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-14, 02:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,334
Posted By TourDeHood

I love riding my Cross bike on trails/singletrack...

I love riding my Cross bike on trails/singletrack and/or lightly technical MTB stuff. It is much less fun over extended roots section, big rocks, etc. I came across a forum on elsewhere on the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,422
Posted By TourDeHood

:love: Color matched seatpost FTW

:love: Color matched seatpost FTW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By TourDeHood

Im curious about this as well...particularly best...

Im curious about this as well...particularly best cross/clyde intervals set-up

subs... :popcorn
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