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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-17, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By BISCUT

Should have used term freehub. It's a driver to...

Should have used term freehub. It's a driver to me but freehub is the correct term. Sorry.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By BISCUT

SRAM Cassette Question

I have a cross bike running SRAM Force 1 1x 11 speed system. It has a road driver with a 11x36 cassette. I want to drop a 10x42 mtb cassette on it. Am I correct to think all I have to do is get a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-25-17, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,805
Posted By BISCUT

I'm going to try the Tums. Big plus to the banana...

I'm going to try the Tums. Big plus to the banana recommendation. Helps a lot.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-17, 07:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,805
Posted By BISCUT

Fellow Clyde here. I got my first ever road bike...

Fellow Clyde here. I got my first ever road bike late April. First few weeks of riding were rough. Now I'm rolling pretty well and the miles are adding up. Keep at it and soon enough you'll be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,238
Posted By BISCUT

Newer model Part Tool one for 25 bux is no drip...

Newer model Part Tool one for 25 bux is no drip no mess. I just use simply green in the washer. Don't remove chain just run it thru. Quick toothbrush scrip of cassette and pulleys....wipe and lube....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 19,231
Posted By BISCUT

Hi! I'm a clyde and after reading your post I'd...

Hi! I'm a clyde and after reading your post I'd like to give a quick "happened to me" and a recommendation. I'm a linebacker build and 25lbs too heave to boot. 44 years old. I've been an avid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,824
Posted By BISCUT

This!

I'm not a real fan. I maybe down 6 a year. It's purely for the shot of caffeine in a lightweight package. I seem as same as nodozefrom my college days.

I find for me nothing beats a bananna.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,610
Posted By BISCUT

Same here. Just different with a road bike. I...

Same here. Just different with a road bike. I went to an Arkel seat post mount (safe for carbon) rack and Arkel bag. Adds weight but love it. Love the freedome of nothing in pockets or on your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By BISCUT

Maybe mine was steel too?? I never really cared...

Maybe mine was steel too?? I never really cared back then. It had to be same time as you...88-90 for both of them. I graduated high school in 90.





I had the Karakorum, Timberline, and in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-17, 06:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,771
Posted By BISCUT

Oh man...Grew in MA in the 5 college area (UMASS,...

Oh man...Grew in MA in the 5 college area (UMASS, Amherst College, Hampshire College, Smith College, Mt. Holyoke) and had a pretty good fake ID. Around 19/20. Summer time my best friend and me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-17, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By BISCUT

My first "real" bikes were GT Karakoram and a GT...

My first "real" bikes were GT Karakoram and a GT Timberline. Great times on those AL frames!!!!!!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,609
Posted By BISCUT

I'm a MTB guy who is now getting some road miles...

I'm a MTB guy who is now getting some road miles in. Back in the day I was clippless MTB pedals. Now I'm using platforms from Hope on 2 bikes and Shimano Saints on others...this includes my road...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-17, 01:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,106
Posted By BISCUT

I'm with the other poster...XL isn't going to cut...

I'm with the other poster...XL isn't going to cut it for 6'6". I'm a clyde but a hell of a lot shorter....think linebacker. I'm 240 and 220 I'm jacked. You must be a bean pole at 220. My shoe is...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-17, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Posted By BISCUT

No real answer here to give you. I say that...

No real answer here to give you. I say that because sizing is often different between manufacturers of MTB's. Moving from MTB to road I fele the MTB world has more sizing variation. At least that...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-17, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,422
Posted By BISCUT

From the charts, I should be a ok with the 56. ...

From the charts, I should be a ok with the 56. Trek has my height, 5.9 and a half where i could fit the Domane in a 54 but it would the toward the small end but the 56 would seem, by their chart...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,422
Posted By BISCUT

I said I had a good saddle position but I saw it...

I said I had a good saddle position but I saw it was (from stock) canted forward so I leveled it a bit and raided it probably 2cm. I don't want to mess with it more than a tiny bit at once. My legs...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-17, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,422
Posted By BISCUT

I want to add: back and legs feel great. Back...

I want to add: back and legs feel great. Back feels same at mile 1 as it did at mile 25.

Am I correct to think if I were "reaching" I would feel it in my lower back?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,422
Posted By BISCUT

Thanks for the replies. I just finished a 25 mile...

Thanks for the replies. I just finished a 25 mile ride. Cadence improving and up to 85. I spent time trying to focus on any discomfort. My ASS I could feel a little fatigue but no pain at about 7...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-17, 06:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,422
Posted By BISCUT

Thoughts from Newb

I have been watching youtube videos on bike fit. A whole bunch. Seat height I feel I have down. Riding a few times and my legs feel good...you know, like I used them and taxed em, but not painful...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By BISCUT

Im running the G One on my Stigmata. I'm using...

Im running the G One on my Stigmata. I'm using 40s on Nox carbon rim and ride a lot of pavement with some gravel/dirt double track. Very happy with the tires, they roll well and handle gr8. Drawback...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By BISCUT

I'D of the Derby rims I'm getting is 23mm. I'm a...

I'D of the Derby rims I'm getting is 23mm. I'm a little nervous they might be too wide. Na!! 28 to 32 is where I'll be mostmof the time so the wider rims should be good. The stock are only 17 id if...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-17, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By BISCUT

Very nice set up. Love it! If you don't mind the...

Very nice set up. Love it! If you don't mind the questions, How did you find the stock Bontrsger AL rims? Obviously no where near your setup in the photos.

Funny....i had placed an order the for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By BISCUT

Damn! 12 front and rear? Looks like my build will...

Damn! 12 front and rear? Looks like my build will be delayed a week for these to come In. How do you lime the 240's? I'm running a few difference sets of 350 with 36T. So reliable and easy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By BISCUT

Please Help Verify Domane 6 Spec

I have a Domane SLR 6 Disc on order and am conflicted over the axle spec. Some sites are showing 12mm front and rear, others showing 12mm and 15mm. I'm assuming it's 12 and 15mm but I want to make...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-17, 06:20 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,406
Posted By BISCUT

Road Bike Lines Blurred

Outsider mtb er looking in and learning from the roadies here. Seems to me the "road bike" lines have been blurred by many cross-capable bikes over the last couple years. I'm on a 1x11 Stigmata and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,050
Posted By BISCUT

Just a mountain biker who has found he likes some...

Just a mountain biker who has found he likes some road miles as well....so I sure don't have a pony in this race. But man you roadies are uptight!! If I could only shove coal up ur arse, I'd have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-16, 12:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,055
Posted By BISCUT

If you do go flat, go wide! I'm just...

If you do go flat, go wide!

I'm just getting use to the drop bar. It's got a lot of positives once you settle in. Mtb flat is just 1 position all day. Light transitioning to road from all mtb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-16, 07:46 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 40,329
Posted By BISCUT

Great poll..... I'm a clyde and look funny...

Great poll.....

I'm a clyde and look funny on little road bikes. Football build. I've never owned a road bike and left mtb biking over a decade ago. 2015 I got back into mtb and you can imagine...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,852
Posted By BISCUT

I just ordered a new wheel set. I went Nox...

I just ordered a new wheel set. I went Nox Skyline with DT 350 hubs (36T ratchets).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,983
Posted By BISCUT

Are CK hubs prevalent in the road bike world? MTB...

Are CK hubs prevalent in the road bike world? MTB world hubs are pretty big deal. I'm new to road bikes but It doesn't seem that HUB debates are a fire as much as in the MTB world.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-16, 09:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,983
Posted By BISCUT

Damn, I didn't realize King's were built up for...

Damn, I didn't realize King's were built up for road use .... I'm just use to them for mtb.

They are some serious $$$$ but most say they live up to the cost. I almost we King with a hand build...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-16, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By BISCUT

Yes I have. That was my first thoughts. ...

Yes I have. That was my first thoughts. Geometry of the Stigmata is a limiting factor along with the 11 x 1 arrangement.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-16, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By BISCUT

In the "Reviewing Options" Stage

I'm new to the site and just as new to road bikes. All mt bike history for me. I picked up a CX (Santa Crux Stigmata) for training and now I'm liking the road enough to be in the market for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By BISCUT

That's some wacky logic. 2 posts, 1 thread,...

That's some wacky logic.

2 posts, 1 thread, ZERO substance. As is evident, I'm trying to figure out gearing questions as it related to road bikes....a topic I have very limited knowledge of. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By BISCUT

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-27-16, 06:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,750
Posted By BISCUT

Plus 1. Sounds like a 27.5 hardtail would be a...

Plus 1. Sounds like a 27.5 hardtail would be a good fit for your needs. MTBS are largely thru axle and quick release makes removing the wheels pretty quick and easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By BISCUT

I'm using a 1x11 42T 11-36T cassette. If I keep...

I'm using a 1x11 42T 11-36T cassette. If I keep the 42T chain ring and move to a 10-42T cassette how much closer would I be to a traditional road bike; meaning one with fr/rr der??

Right now...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By BISCUT

Why would you ask such a question? Not very...

Why would you ask such a question? Not very helpful to what I'm trying to find out.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By BISCUT

Auspicious first post!!!

Auspicious first post!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,149
Posted By BISCUT

NEWB Needs some Help with Gearing Question

Hi! Yes this is my first post and NO I'm no Troll! I swear.

I'm a little on the aged side, at 44. I'm an avid mt biker and have a few bikes ( full suspension all-mountain; downhill; hardtail). ...
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