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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 155
Posted By justin1138

Currently on 47's and really enjoying the extra...

Currently on 47's and really enjoying the extra width and cushion. The majority of my unpaved riding tends to be flowy, non-technical single track... stuff that would be way overkill for a MTB, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,413
Posted By justin1138

Last night a coyote crossed my path. We locked...

Last night a coyote crossed my path. We locked eyes for a moment before giving each other a respectful nod. He continued along into the brush while I rode off into the sunset. It was a nice...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,380
Posted By justin1138

What if... now here me out... we started calling...

What if... now here me out... we started calling them monstercross bikes again?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,413
Posted By justin1138

Earlier this week... taking advantage of a slow...

Earlier this week... taking advantage of a slow work day and some beautiful weather.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-24-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,413
Posted By justin1138

Took a gamble on the weather yesterday and it...

Took a gamble on the weather yesterday and it ended up being a wet and grimy day out on the bike......
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By justin1138

I would go with the 650b wheelset. The wider...

I would go with the 650b wheelset. The wider gearing and wider tires will both add to the overall comfort of the ride experience.

Sounds like a fun adventure!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,237
Posted By justin1138

Is that a Brooks Cambium I see? Which model? I...

Is that a Brooks Cambium I see? Which model? I was using a C15 for a few years and acquired a C17 last weekend. Jury is still out on the extra width, but I think it'll work.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,237
Posted By justin1138

If I'm not mistaken it's a rebadged Sensah...

If I'm not mistaken it's a rebadged Sensah groupset. Once I got it all dialed in, it's been shifting pretty well. It does want to be kept fairly clean (which I'm not always great about doing), so...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,413
Posted By justin1138

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. ...

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. Couldn't have asked for a better day.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,237
Posted By justin1138

Got myself a new bike at the end of January for...

Got myself a new bike at the end of January for some extra motivation to ride more. In the last month and half I've put more miles on this bike than I rode all of last year!
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,413
Posted By justin1138

some post work trails... ...

some post work trails...

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By justin1138

Thanks for sharing your first impressions. The...

Thanks for sharing your first impressions. The Burt’s (in 650B) are on my short list for next tire to try. Looking for something to help expand my route choice.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-12-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,090
Posted By justin1138

Right, so why even mention it... Agree with...

Right, so why even mention it...

Agree with most of the other stuff you were saying by the way, just don't think throwing out results by some biking monsters has any bearing on how most peeps...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-12-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,090
Posted By justin1138

Makes you wonder if these guys would have had any...

Makes you wonder if these guys would have had any chance of winning had they been running mtb pedals...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 685
Posted By justin1138

Sometimes I'll dump a bit of air when I get to...

Sometimes I'll dump a bit of air when I get to the trailhead... Sometimes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,090
Posted By justin1138

mtb pedals

mtb pedals
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,652
Posted By justin1138

absolutely wild looking frame!

absolutely wild looking frame!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,554
Posted By justin1138

Started off on Eggbeater's then switched to...

Started off on Eggbeater's then switched to Candy's after a year or so... Been riding those for a long while now. The extra platform gives you a little something extra to push down on if you miss...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,600
Posted By justin1138

I’ve done this ride twice, both with 40mm...

I’ve done this ride twice, both with 40mm Ramblers and no issues at all. Most of the ride is hard pack, some deeper/looser sections here and there.

Have fun out there, it’s a great ride!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,608
Posted By justin1138

I've got an 11-32 cassette with the short cage...

I've got an 11-32 cassette with the short cage 105 derailleur on my road bike right now. Works great. With a larger cassette I'd go with the advice from mstateglfr ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,255
Posted By justin1138

My current gravel project is sporting a chromoly...

My current gravel project is sporting a chromoly frame (butted main tubes + hi ten everything else). It tips the scales at ~22.5#, quite a bit lighter than I thought it would. It's a blast to ride...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,237
Posted By justin1138

thanks! they are 700c wheels with Maxxis Ramblers...

thanks! they are 700c wheels with Maxxis Ramblers mounted, which measure ~38mm
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,310
Posted By justin1138

well now I want to go and way all my bike shoes...

well now I want to go and way all my bike shoes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-03-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,237
Posted By justin1138

Hey thanks! It's a Trek 412 from 1980 (I...

Hey thanks! It's a Trek 412 from 1980 (I think...) rattle canned by a previous owner. It's proving to be a solid choice for mixed surfaces.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,237
Posted By justin1138

latest gravel project. went a bit retro with...

latest gravel project. went a bit retro with this one...

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,582
Posted By justin1138

You hit on all the good points right here! I...

You hit on all the good points right here! I especially love the more neutral wrist position offered by flared bars.

And from experience, using wide, flared bars don't present any additional...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-20-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,530
Posted By justin1138

First of all... why so angry? Admittedly my...

First of all... why so angry?

Admittedly my depth of tubular mounting is limited to one pair of wheels, but they held up to full season of hard CX racing. When looking up how to glue up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-19-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,530
Posted By justin1138

I glued up my first pair of tubies two seasons...

I glued up my first pair of tubies two seasons back with a total of five layers of Mastik and one strip of Belgium tape per wheel. Everything held up quite well that season. Unfortunately I haven’t...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-02-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,237
Posted By justin1138

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/7490155e_123a_4d85_8c59_1861db9af330_3cbc2fc363fa3b3583662e37be5fbe37548c2816.jpeg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-08-19, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,223
Posted By justin1138

+1 for this, especially if your wife likes the...

+1 for this, especially if your wife likes the gear set up as it is.

You probably wouldn't even have to replace the current cable...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,413
Posted By justin1138

some dirty detouring on the ride home yesterday...

some dirty detouring on the ride home yesterday afternoon...

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Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-26-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,641
Posted By justin1138

Similar weight and tire set up, I have my...

Similar weight and tire set up, I have my pressure around 35#'s. The front is usually 1-2#'s lower than the rear.

I like to feel it out in the yard a day or two before racing (so there's no...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-18, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By justin1138

I’d say start with whatever you would normally...

I’d say start with whatever you would normally wear while riding during the fall months.

Personally, I like a thin glove. I use the Giro DND’s specifically. I have a pair of old ones that i cut...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-16-18, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

The first race on the new wheels went great! No...

The first race on the new wheels went great! No issues with the tubulars at all. I could immediately tell how much more supple these tires were than the clinchers they replaced. Grip felt good and...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-12-18, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

what redlude97 said... plus i googled around...

what redlude97 said...

plus i googled around quite a bit BEFORE actually doing anything and this wasn't anything out of the ordinary.

also... i'm not a light guy, i didn't want to make this a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,055
Posted By justin1138

The Breed also has three bottle mounts inside the...

The Breed also has three bottle mounts inside the triangle, which I think is a super cool feature.

I think I really like this bike!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,055
Posted By justin1138

The Breed has much shorter chainstays, so...

The Breed has much shorter chainstays, so theoretically a bit more lively when riding. Everything looks similar enough on the geometry chart.

It also has different cockpit pieces (most notably the...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-10-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

ha! gotta love a good deal.

ha! gotta love a good deal.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-09-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

Mounted up the tires this weekend. Started with...

Mounted up the tires this weekend. Started with the front wheel yesterday (Saturday) and the rear wheel today.

I used this as a guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okqs-3HgU4U

My materials...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-06-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

oh yeah! super excited to see how the ride...

oh yeah! super excited to see how the ride changes.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-18, 09:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,531
Posted By justin1138

I’d ride those...

I’d ride those...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-05-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

Tires showed up today! The Baby Limus tread is...

Tires showed up today! The Baby Limus tread is similarish to the Clement PDX's I've been using for the last few seasons, so that aspect of the new set up should be an easy transition. Definitely...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-18, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,090
Posted By justin1138

If you don’t need the clutch, you could get a 8/9...

If you don’t need the clutch, you could get a 8/9 speed mountain derailleur and call it a day. Or any ole’ road derailleur that works...

Or get bar end shifters that work with 10 speed mountain...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-04-18, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

Stock issues with the original tire choice, so...

Stock issues with the original tire choice, so did some more googling and went with the Baby Limus’s instead.

They should be a better all rounder and were a lot cheaper to boot.

To be continued...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-03-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By justin1138

First Tubulars!

A teammate hooked me up with some tubulars this weekend. After pinch flatting on Saturday, I'm really looking forward to getting these new-to-me wheels up and running. It was time anyway... Picking...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-23-18, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,099
Posted By justin1138

tabata intervals a few times a week? i like...

tabata intervals a few times a week?

i like to work these in during my commute, saves a lot of time
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By justin1138

I don't know about the tubeless variety, but all...

I don't know about the tubeless variety, but all the tubed Clement/Donnelly tires I've used (PDX and MXP tires) have measured around 35mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By justin1138

On a dry course those will be great. If its...

On a dry course those will be great.

If its muddy, not so much.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-18, 12:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,966
Posted By justin1138

same.

same.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,770
Posted By justin1138

+1 i like to do do this on my bikes as it...

+1

i like to do do this on my bikes as it really cleans up the front end, and with the way the cables run under the downtube it would clear a 3rd set of bottle bosses if my bikes had them.
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