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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,021
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Ordered the parts needed for a SRAM Eagle AXS 1x...

Ordered the parts needed for a SRAM Eagle AXS 1x mullet conversion. The X01 derailleur came in, but with the shortage it looks like I’ll be waiting till the end of December for everything else to...
Forum: Northern California
04-11-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,481
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Nice, glad you enjoyed it! It’s making me want to...

Nice, glad you enjoyed it! It’s making me want to get out there with the bike now haha!
Forum: Northern California
04-05-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,481
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I haven’t been on a bike yet, but when visiting...

I haven’t been on a bike yet, but when visiting friends in Petaluma we hiked Helen Putnam park. It seems like it would be a great area to goof around on the cross bike.

Helen Putnam Regional Park...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Thanks for sharing that! I am going to have to...

Thanks for sharing that! I am going to have to check that out sometime.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-19, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By LeFreakyBone

That clip at 2:25 tho…

That clip at 2:25 tho…
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,175
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Oof that's wild! I'll be keeping a close eye on...

Oof that's wild!
I'll be keeping a close eye on mine.
How long have you had yours before the failure?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-19, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,021
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I bought the Rodeo Labs / Exile Designs Fannie...

I bought the Rodeo Labs / Exile Designs Fannie Packer bag to match my Flaanimal.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

How are you liking that Rockitship? I was...

How are you liking that Rockitship? I was considering building one up myself when I was in the market for a bike. Coming from a BMX background I've always been a fan of Fairdale, and even have a...
Forum: Northeast
08-26-19, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Posted By LeFreakyBone

If you enjoy beer, this seems like a very...

If you enjoy beer, this seems like a very enjoyable ride. Looks like plenty of people customize it by doing smaller portions. I am working on convincing friends to join me on it sometime.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-14-19, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Now that looks like fun!

Now that looks like fun!
Forum: Northeast
08-14-19, 07:18 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,774
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I absolutely love the Flaanimal! It is very...

I absolutely love the Flaanimal! It is very fitting for everything I do. Everybody at the company is super nice and patient when helping me build a bike that fit my needs and budget. I just recently...
Forum: Northeast
08-12-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,774
Posted By LeFreakyBone

On my ride on the Airline trail (East Hampton to...

On my ride on the Airline trail (East Hampton to Pomfret and back), I missed the signs saying the sections going northbound after Pomfret station were closed, and I accidentally rode them.They were...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,646
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I've been super happy with my Iris cages, I now...

I've been super happy with my Iris cages, I now have 3. Haven't lost a bottle yet
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I had an amazing weekend at the Rooted Vermont...

I had an amazing weekend at the Rooted Vermont event put on by Ted and Laura King in Richmond, VT. Having only recently gotten into cycling this past May, this was a great introduction into the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,633
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I've had mine since May and absolutely love it. ...

I've had mine since May and absolutely love it.
It has adjustable dropouts with the ability to add belt drive; comes in at $1350.
Forum: Northeast
06-20-19, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,541
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Thanks for sharing that link, I am very...

Thanks for sharing that link, I am very interested in doing that ride!

I recently came across the roads in Bedford from following Black Oak Velo bike shop on Instagram.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-19, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,021
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I am super happy with mine, I have the blue/red...

I am super happy with mine, I have the blue/red ones :thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-19, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,021
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I've been considering picking one of these up....

I've been considering picking one of these up. Seems like they have great light output at a great price.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,509
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I absolutely love it so far! Just this past...

I absolutely love it so far!
Just this past weekend I went on my longest ride ever, 88 miles 80-85% unpaved, and I don't have a single complaint about it. Even when I got caught up in some deep,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,509
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I am like you in being drawn to lesser known...

I am like you in being drawn to lesser known companies and that was one of the factors when I got my Flaanimal earlier this month. My complete build directly from Rodeo Labs with a Shimano 105...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-19, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Thanks! Unfortunately the bar tape doesn't look...

Thanks!
Unfortunately the bar tape doesn't look as pretty as it did when new :lol:.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Yesterday, I went on a ride along the Connecticut...

Yesterday, I went on a ride along the Connecticut Airline Trail. I covered just over 88 miles. My goal was to do a full century but by the time I got close to my car my legs couldn’t handle anymore...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,180
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I was also interested in the Cosmic Stallion when...

I was also interested in the Cosmic Stallion when the first one was released. It was sold out when I was ready to buy, so I waited impatiently for the new ones to come out. When they finally did, I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

:roflmao2: I actually meant to pick one up...

:roflmao2:

I actually meant to pick one up before going on this ride, then it slipped my mind!
I am planning on getting one this week though.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-19, 07:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,278
Posted By LeFreakyBone

That's what I got as well! I pulled the trigger...

That's what I got as well!
I pulled the trigger on these when I saw FIZIK was offering 20% off for joining their email list.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-19, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,841
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I took my new bike out on its first gravel ride...

I took my new bike out on its first gravel ride today. It was just about 24 miles total.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,021
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Hahaha nope hasn’t killed me yet! Correct, it...

Hahaha nope hasn’t killed me yet!
Correct, it is the 1.2 version of the fork. The 2.0 has even larger clearances than this one, and I believe it is what comes with their Trail Donkey frame.

I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,021
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Thank you! I am already making plans to do a 5...

Thank you!
I am already making plans to do a 5 day / 250 mile gravel trip in Vermont, stopping at a number of breweries. I found the route here...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,021
Posted By LeFreakyBone

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What did I just buy for my gravel bike?
A new...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-01-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,897
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I just recently ordered iSSi Flash III SPD...

I just recently ordered iSSi Flash III SPD compatible pedals.
I was going to go with Crank Brothers Candy 7, but I ended up seeing a brand new set if the iSSi pedals pop up on eBay for about half...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-22-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,346
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I have pretty aggressive dual sport tires on my...

I have pretty aggressive dual sport tires on my motorcycle and the front is installed in the "reverse" direction like this. I hear it has to do with better braking performance. Besides the obviously...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-19-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,190
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Not to make this thread any longer than it needs...

Not to make this thread any longer than it needs to be, but I just thought I'd post an update. I have been emailing with Rodeo Labs to come up with a build, and I think we landed on something that I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,190
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Yea I came across some videos. After seeing some...

Yea I came across some videos. After seeing some of the trails they take their bikes down it looks like there is absolutely nothing to worry about.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,190
Posted By LeFreakyBone

I’d like to keep it close to the same cost as the...

I’d like to keep it close to the same cost as the Cosmic Stallion, but can probably go about as high as $3k. After tallying up the custom build I mention above, it looks like it would be right around...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,190
Posted By LeFreakyBone

So, much time has passed and I still have not...

So, much time has passed and I still have not picked up a bike.

I was sold on the Cosmic Stallion and was ready to make a purchase, but I could not find one anywhere, as the supplier was sold out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,392
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Very true! I still haven't decided if I want to...

Very true!
I still haven't decided if I want to keep it or not though, since I would like to eventually upgrade my frame, and if I do I would use it. I'll probably make up my mind in a few weeks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,910
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Exactly what I was going to suggest. I have...

Exactly what I was going to suggest.
I have been wanting one of these myself for some time now.
The only thing missing is the bottle mounts, but they can add that, just not sure what the added fee...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,392
Posted By LeFreakyBone

My fixed gear, being from a BMX brand, came with...

My fixed gear, being from a BMX brand, came with a pivotal post and uncomfortable BMX seat. Finally got sick of it and scored a lightly used Fizik Aliante saddle for $22.

Chain Reaction was having...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-20-18, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,190
Posted By LeFreakyBone

Thank you for your input! One other thing I...

Thank you for your input!

One other thing I really like about the Cosmic Stallion is the thru-axle in the frame, which I’m sure makes chain and disc brake alignment a ton easier. But with that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,190
Posted By LeFreakyBone

New to Cyclocross/Cosmic Stallion or Macho King

Hi everyone,

I come from a BMX background and as I get older I’m finding myself becoming more interested in other types of cycling. The world of geared bikes is very new to me, but I am very...
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