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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Sorry, missed your reply the first time around. I...

Sorry, missed your reply the first time around. I like the look of these too. Thank you for the links, too!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By ADAP7IVE

​​​​​​Thank you both very much. I'll look into...

​​​​​​Thank you both very much. I'll look into these and pick one to try out!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-22, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By ADAP7IVE

"Flattest" Drop Bar/Shallowest and Widest Drop?

I've got a drop bar setup now but it's not working for me and I want to switch back to flat bar. I'm not able to undertake the cost or hassle of swapping the drivetrain as well, so for now I want to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,615
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Issues with bolt-on brake mount?

Just scrolling through bike specs (as one does), I noticed some frames with a bolt - on disc brake mount, like on the Fairlight Cycles Secan. Has anyone used a frame with such a feature? Seems like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,734
Posted By ADAP7IVE

I have a Disc Trucker back in the States, but I'm...

I have a Disc Trucker back in the States, but I'm in Japan for the foreseeable future. I wasn't planning on a Surly this time, but had considered Salsa, SOMA, Velo Orange, and custom steel frames.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,734
Posted By ADAP7IVE

OPEN (WI.DE) vs Moots, or carbon vs titanium

Planning a new distance/bikepacking build and thought I'd settled on Moots, but then the new Open WI.DE was announced and I'm reconsidering. The WI.DE would save quite a bit on the frame, and Open...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-19, 05:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,977
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Thanks for that detailed response. I hadn't...

Thanks for that detailed response. I hadn't considered going 650b x 50, but the bike can almost certainly take it. That would give me more than enough cushion; my current bike is a hardtail and runs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,977
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Moots Baxter vs Routt 45

These two bikes seem really close in terms of intended function according to the marketing, but there's not much out there in terms of rider experiences. Both seem made for bikepacking and gravel,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Thanks for all the replies (and one PM with more...

Thanks for all the replies (and one PM with more helpful details!). Most were really helpful, and I have a much clearer idea of how to proceed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-19, 12:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Budgeting for a Bike Build: How Much After the Frame?

Hi everyone. I'm building a gravel/bikepacking bike up and having a custom frame+fork made. The question I want to put to you is: how much would you budget for everything else on a 1x Di2 build? I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-19, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Oh! and building a Soma Wolverine came up....

Oh! and building a Soma Wolverine came up. Belt/hub gear compatibility in an inexpensive frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-19, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Rohloff and Alfine are an option too. Like you...

Rohloff and Alfine are an option too. Like you said, it's proven and low-maintenance. Only real downsides are interchangeability of wheels and maintenance if it does need to be done.

I'm looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Building a New Bike; Drivetrain, etc?

I'm building a new bike over the next few months, and I want a bike that feels more comfortable than my 13 kg (~29 lbs) hardtail for distance and bikepacking in wet/humid climate. I rode 5000+ kms...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-19, 01:35 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,960
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Bikes: Replace Every Few Years vs. Keep 5/10+ Years?

I'm shopping now and so this question has been floating around my head. Do you buy a bike with the intention of replacing within 2-5 years, or buy with the intention to keep as long as possible? I...
Forum: Touring
04-29-19, 01:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,013
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Thanks. That's a good point about the...

Thanks. That's a good point about the versatility. Definitely more mount points on the Siskiyou (or the Divide, their 29er bikepacker), and spots on the fork for rack or basket. The new Routt 45 also...
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,013
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Nice Bike Showdown--Co-Motion vs Moots?

Apologies for the long post, this is as much a thinking-out-loud process to help me work it out, as it is to get some feedback from the experienced riders here. If you want to skip all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,271
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Missed your reply earlier, thanks for your help.

Missed your reply earlier, thanks for your help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,271
Posted By ADAP7IVE

That is helpful, thanks.

That is helpful, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,271
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Sounds great! Thanks for explaining that.

Sounds great! Thanks for explaining that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Have you had any issues with the plates slipping?...

Have you had any issues with the plates slipping? I've read that some people have that problem, but I wasn't sure if it was just a thing you have to accept about the system, or simple human error.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Thanks, that's a good idea--I'll ask them...

Thanks, that's a good idea--I'll ask them directly. My understanding is that they'll add sliding dropouts for a few hundred dollars, and they have modular plates that can switch and accommodate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By ADAP7IVE

I see what you mean about versatility. I was...

I see what you mean about versatility. I was thinking about people like Alice Drobna (Profile: Alice Drobna - First Female Triple Crown - Bikepacker...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Sorry to be unclear. I meant to list some options...

Sorry to be unclear. I meant to list some options for either choice. If I went with a derailleur, it'd probably be a 1x Di2 or SRAM Rival in part because I can shift them with a motor function...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Going Ti--SS or Derailleur?

Shopping around for a new bike and looking hard at ordering a Moots Routt 45 or maybe a Baxter. The goal is to get a bike I can ride every day for long miles on and off road, on commutes and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-19, 02:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,271
Posted By ADAP7IVE

XT M8000 Rear Derailleur with STI Shifters?

I have a perfectly functional mechanical XT Rear Derailleur I want to put on a drop-bar bike, but I'm not sure about shifting. Can they be shifted via current STI levers of any product line...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-19, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,746
Posted By ADAP7IVE

You're right, I forgot about the Wolverine! That...

You're right, I forgot about the Wolverine! That was the frame that started my bike lust back in 2012. I know I can get one in Japan, so I might go that route. Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
03-16-19, 04:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,746
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Looking for a New Commuter/Tourer--Recommendations?

After a couple years on a hardtail and finding it not quite to my liking, it's time to switch it out for a new bike. If possible, I'd like the bike to last as my only steed for three years of daily...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-18, 02:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,526
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'm convinced...

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'm convinced someone was messing with my bike to send a message (the message being "don't put your bike here"). I've switched back to a heavy Abus lock that takes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-18, 01:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,526
Posted By ADAP7IVE

That's my plan. Just a little deflating, since it...

That's my plan. Just a little deflating, since it wasn't a cheap lock and it's just a few months old.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-18, 01:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,526
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Otto Lock Broken--But How?

I commute to work exclusively on my bike. On rainy days, I place my bike under the eaves of one of my work's outbuildings. Today after locking my bike to an exposed pipe from the building, I came...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-18, 01:40 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 20,524
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Yeah, I didn't mean to deny or deflect, just to...

Yeah, I didn't mean to deny or deflect, just to say that I was overwhelmed when my materialistic habits came late (in college) and strong and focus on bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-18, 12:18 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 20,524
Posted By ADAP7IVE

That one does look nice. It's on my list, too.

That one does look nice. It's on my list, too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-18, 11:24 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 20,524
Posted By ADAP7IVE

What Bike Are You Lusting Over Now?

I've never been a materialistic person except with bikes. A few years ago I started learning about cycling and car-free living. Once that happened, bikes have been a constant object of desire. Maybe...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-18, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 131,572
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Been raining hard here in Japan the last few...

Been raining hard here in Japan the last few days...Got caught out in heavy rain the other day when "light rain in the morning" turned into heavy rain for half the day.

Otherwise, pretty nice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 698
Posted By ADAP7IVE

If their longevity is that good still, then I...

If their longevity is that good still, then I wouldn't mind spending more!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-18, 11:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 698
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Looking for a Cycle Computer--Service Life? Recommendations?

I want to get a GPS with map display (without is okay, but I would prefer a display for riding in unfamiliar areas). I want to track my distance and routes and upload to systems like Strava, but I...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-21-18, 11:33 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,417
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Driving was always a stressful activity for me; I...

Driving was always a stressful activity for me; I am quite a good driver, having been trained by a pro driver of 20-odd years, but I never really enjoyed it. When I learned that people in the States...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-18, 07:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,032
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Shopping around to meet my type of riding and...

Shopping around to meet my type of riding and preferences, $4500 seems to be the de facto limit. Still, there are some expensive technologies in the make-life-easier category that are enticing; I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,032
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Sounds like an interesting experiment. I might...

Sounds like an interesting experiment. I might visit that store you mentioned, too, but I'd rather not get another bike in Japan as I'll probably be leaving the country in the next couple years....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-18, 02:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,032
Posted By ADAP7IVE

My question was more about what a bike costs...

My question was more about what a bike costs overall, for those who have discovered a "sweet spot" for themselves; if you want to include all the costs of tweaking or optimizing, please do. For my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-18, 01:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,032
Posted By ADAP7IVE

What's Your Sweet Spot for Bicycle Pricing?

By that I mean: what is the range or price-point that offers the best value for money, in your experience and for your riding style?

My riding typically consists of long road miles, commuting, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-18, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,880
Posted By ADAP7IVE

I almost went with the Baxter last year! Still on...

I almost went with the Baxter last year! Still on the short list. The Curve looks great, too--and at a lower price. Thanks for pointing it out to me.



Good points, thanks for chiming in. You're...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-18-18, 05:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,880
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Bike for Fun Build--what do you think?

I have my utility/commuter cycling squared away thanks to much help from members here, but looking to build a second, lighter, strictly-for-fun bike. The riding I like is on rough roads, dirt paths,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-18, 04:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 602
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Current State of the Pinion Gearbox?

Reading stuff about Pinion and finding reports that their old (first-gen?) cranks in 2016 were creaking. Anyone know if they've improved since then, or a more recent account/review of the system?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-17, 03:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Thanks for the input. I'll do my best to put some...

Thanks for the input. I'll do my best to put some awning or something over it at least, plus some kind of cover and some frame protection.

Maybe there's still hope for finding an inside solution.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Storing a steel MTB frame outside

Got a Reynolds 520 Kona Explosif last week, and after some experimentation, I think I may be storing it outside. I'll only be keeping this bike for 12-15 months, so I need to know a couple things:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-17, 04:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 578
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Choices, choices! Giant TCX

Ready to order the new bike! Been in contact with Reilly Cycles to order a Gradient to Japan (Moots is quite expensive to get outside the States, so I decided to wait till I moved back).

Went to...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-06-17, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,127
Posted By ADAP7IVE

I like Gevenalle too (great ideas, look great...

I like Gevenalle too (great ideas, look great too), but when I contacted them about this a few months ago, they said a right-hand rear der. shifter couldn't be easily mounted on the left.

FB's...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-06-17, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,127
Posted By ADAP7IVE

Rant: no left/right alternate shifters

/rant why is it that not one of the major manufacturers makes a left-hand lever that will shift the rear derailleur? I just want smooth shifting without a workaround.

Di2 is nice, but so damned...
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