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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By deepspacegiant

Thank you so much for your post.

Thank you so much for your post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By deepspacegiant

I feel ya Jim I’m a hella idiot. However at this...

I feel ya Jim I’m a hella idiot. However at this time I’m resolute in continuing on with buying a rim set for cheap, dismantling the front, and redoing it with new spokes and aforementioned hun and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By deepspacegiant

So HillRider would you just suggest getting two...

So HillRider would you just suggest getting two dishes and making both wheels? Bc right now I feel like it is worth it to get a wheel set together so both wheels can be the same and look feel the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By deepspacegiant

Oh my Im exposing my fears to the masses!

Oh my Im exposing my fears to the masses!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By deepspacegiant

I was honestly just being conservative about the...

I was honestly just being conservative about the spokes and getting new ones assuming the old ones would be damaged somehow in taking them off. Probably too anxious about it per the normal
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By deepspacegiant

Can you redo the hub and spokes off a new rim?

I'm so spooked by this new venture of putting on a dynamo. Can anyone tell me if there are inherent dangers in removing spokes and a hub off new rims? Be conservative with your warnings! *shudders in...
Forum: Mountains-Plains Regional Rides and Events
02-22-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,998
Posted By deepspacegiant

The grand fondo ride in Moab is excellent, it...

The grand fondo ride in Moab is excellent, it goes up into the La Sals and it's probably my favorite ride of all time. It was not apart of an organized event for me. I don't really know what the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-22-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,693
Posted By deepspacegiant

So my current situation is I am waiting for a...

So my current situation is I am waiting for a bike frame being shipped from China, along with the handlebar being somewhere traveling to me now, and I have currently my fork, a cool carbon 1x crank...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,693
Posted By deepspacegiant

Ok, that is good, 1:1 actuation. What about the...

Ok, that is good, 1:1 actuation. What about the shifter? Do I need any particular shifter? Of course it would be ideal to match with the cassette (I know this much is true) is that the only thing?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,693
Posted By deepspacegiant

Making a very cheap 1x patchwork drivetrain

Hello, I am a road cyclist and that has been my life for awhile, and this year I am learning about mountain bike componentry. New word. I am hoping to patchwork a 1x drivetrain with a sram 1x crank....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-18, 10:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,314
Posted By deepspacegiant

So this is all the information I needed. I had no...

So this is all the information I needed. I had no idea what 650b was. :crash:

...converting a 26" vintage mountain bike to a 29er. Awkward.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-18, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,714
Posted By deepspacegiant

Vintage Univega - replacing handlebar tape, weirdness?

:twitchy:

I am replacing my fiance's univega handlebar tape with new tape, and thought it would be a regular thing. Though the middle piece, where the stem holds, is somehow on top of the tape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,314
Posted By deepspacegiant

650 to 29er conversion?

Hello bicycle community!

I am inquiring about anyone's experience in converting a 650 vintage mountain bike to a 29er. I know many will have doubts, but what of those that have actually made it...
Forum: Touring
03-02-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By deepspacegiant

awesome. super awesome. thank you

awesome. super awesome. thank you
Forum: Touring
02-29-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By deepspacegiant

This is great information. Thank you Chris ;P

This is great information. Thank you Chris ;P
Forum: Touring
02-27-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,249
Posted By deepspacegiant

The least amount of money you've taken on a tour of 1500+ miles.

Follow up to the previous, what's the least amount you've swung? Again, this is just interesting. I'm sure there are some great tales.

Best,

John
Forum: Touring
02-24-16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By deepspacegiant

West coast of Mexico...

Hello there folks. Getting some ideas to take a trip from Phoenix to Mexico City. Looking at these roads, some have no shoulder. Not completely off put by this, people do it, I may, though it's...
Forum: Touring
11-02-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,589
Posted By deepspacegiant

completely relate.

completely relate.
Forum: Touring
11-02-15, 05:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,589
Posted By deepspacegiant

Nice. Awesome stuff.

Nice. Awesome stuff.
Forum: Touring
10-06-15, 10:55 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,644
Posted By deepspacegiant

Whoever made this post has no good ideas to...

Whoever made this post has no good ideas to contribute. What a ****ing pathetic post. Yes, there are people who ride their bikes across the coast of the us sir. Yes, go ahead and realize that you are...
Forum: Touring
10-04-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,589
Posted By deepspacegiant

That makes a lot of sense. I do feel that one...

That makes a lot of sense. I do feel that one thing is certain for me, I will need to be in another city than the one "my family" lives in currently, the one that sticks in my mind as having that...
Forum: Touring
10-04-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,589
Posted By deepspacegiant

Interesting. Real life, maybe I should give that...

Interesting. Real life, maybe I should give that a try for the time being. I'm looking into going back to school, traveling more, finding a job in another city, etc. I suppose the breakdown of my...
Forum: Touring
10-04-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,589
Posted By deepspacegiant

After your bike tour.

I believe in the mantra that bike touring's largest difficulty is the decision and commitment to do so. The level of commitment to be on the road for an extended trip is significant. What did you do...
Forum: Touring
06-23-15, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,293
Posted By deepspacegiant

Stories on bringing along animals?

Considering getting a little cat, or a dog. Go...!
Forum: Touring
04-01-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,301
Posted By deepspacegiant

It's weird when some bikes claim the entire bike...

It's weird when some bikes claim the entire bike is scandium... you're right on the marketing curve they place on the element.

I like the trailer ride actually, it's kind of pleasurable to have...
Forum: Touring
04-01-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,301
Posted By deepspacegiant

Very solid advice I appreciate

Very solid advice I appreciate
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,897
Posted By deepspacegiant

You are the man.

You are the man.
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 02:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,897
Posted By deepspacegiant

This is really, really, really awesome.

This is really, really, really awesome.
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,897
Posted By deepspacegiant

Where did you go? I love the idea of sharing some...

Where did you go? I love the idea of sharing some drinks with cool strangers during a bike tour. Especially out of the country
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,897
Posted By deepspacegiant

that's fantastic your kids are starting early....

that's fantastic your kids are starting early. Really inspirational/awesome
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 02:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,897
Posted By deepspacegiant

Agreed! Here here

Agreed! Here here
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,897
Posted By deepspacegiant

thats really cool.

thats really cool.
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,301
Posted By deepspacegiant

OK so I am considering a aluminum frame with...

OK so I am considering a aluminum frame with Scandium to strengthen it. I already have a BOB Yak so there's no added weight on it directly but I feel for the noodly concept in which you speak....
Forum: Touring
03-28-15, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,301
Posted By deepspacegiant

bike sizing, time frames, other miscellaneous queries on building a touring bike

Firstly I am starting with the frame. My question is, does 56 cm really MEAN 56 cm? As my description says I was once riding a Giant Revolt, it was a small. It was about a 53 cm, like the bike I ride...
Forum: Touring
03-13-15, 09:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,897
Posted By deepspacegiant

Why'd you get into touring, what was your philosophy, and how did it change you?

I'm considering taking off for a west coast trip in April, could use some extra motivation. It would be great to here some similar stories from mine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-15, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By deepspacegiant

I find the interruptor levers are awesome, I...

I find the interruptor levers are awesome, I really appreciate them for those food/water bottle moments, particularly on a tour. I agree with you Andy there's less handling security up there which is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-15, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By deepspacegiant

Yes, my question is how to change out regular rim...

Yes, my question is how to change out regular rim brake pads, in exchange for disc brakes. I am wondering if anyone has experience doing this to a road bike. My old bike is the Revolt, I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By deepspacegiant

Anyone know how to change brake pads on road bike for disc brakes?

I'm researching this right now and wondered if anyone had done it. I'm sure it can be done. Also keeping with the brake mod subject, my road bike only has braking capability on the shifters, and...
Forum: Touring
09-12-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By deepspacegiant

Tire slime on tours

Can't come up with consistent reviews on any liners at all, the toughest -rhinodillo- seem to get punctured all the time! Maybe their not designed as well as Tuffys, but! Has anyone heard of someone...
Forum: Touring
09-02-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,408
Posted By deepspacegiant

I have had a similar reaction for going on a solo...

I have had a similar reaction for going on a solo bike trip, I'm leaving late September as well so similar feelings. I think that people are alarmed because it does seem very intense! It's an...
Forum: Touring
09-02-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By deepspacegiant

tire preferences

I have two thorn resistant tubes, and I'm thinking of different things I might do for the tires. Slime doesn't seem to be high on my list because it might make my tires a little wobbly, but I...
Forum: Touring
08-24-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,522
Posted By deepspacegiant

Goin from Phoenix to Portland late September

Goin from Phoenix to Portland late September
Forum: Touring
08-24-14, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By deepspacegiant

Kids trailers and solo trips

Hey, I am taking a trip from Phoenix to Portland around this time in September, and through telling people my plans I've heard a lot of questions, one being is it possible to use a kids trailer in...
Forum: Introductions
08-23-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By deepspacegiant

I agree, I feel ready today! Thank you for the...

I agree, I feel ready today! Thank you for the good words~~!
Forum: Introductions
08-23-14, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By deepspacegiant

I don't think they could I love it too much....

I don't think they could I love it too much. Thanks!
Forum: Introductions
08-23-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By deepspacegiant

Cross country cycling from Phoenix to Portland

Hello! My name is John, I am preparing for a bike/camp/visiting cool places trip across country. I graduated college in May and ever since I have been tussling with ideas for what to do in the next...
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