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Forum: Fatbikes
06-14-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By Chris!

I just got my first fat bike, a kona wo. I live...

I just got my first fat bike, a kona wo. I live in upstate NY but haven't ridden it in winter yet. I took it to a local park with single and double track. Loved it! In some ways its more fun to...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-05-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,881
Posted By Chris!

1st fatbike

Been thinking about a fat bike for about 6 months now. Pulled the trigger yesterday! 2022 Kona Wo. Can't wait to get out there....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,974
Posted By Chris!

I had discomfort and beginning saddle sores, some...

I had discomfort and beginning saddle sores, some numbness. Took me about an hour to set up the seat correctly and a few weeks of short rides gradually building up time and distance
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-22, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,974
Posted By Chris!

I have been cycling for over 15 years, never had...

I have been cycling for over 15 years, never had an real issues with saddles. Then a few years ago I started having issues and switched to an ISM PR 2.0. I now own 2 and will never go back. After...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,693
Posted By Chris!

SPDs for the win. If your not a competitive road...

SPDs for the win. If your not a competitive road race they will work great. I always pair mine with a more "mountain" bike shoe. Right now I have the shimano ME2, the more aggressive treads helps to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-21, 05:52 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,919
Posted By Chris!

I'm ready to be torn apart, but tubeless was not...

I'm ready to be torn apart, but tubeless was not for me. I rode tubeless for 2 summers and while I didn't have any major issues I did find them to be more work. That's relative of course. I very...
Forum: Touring
09-20-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,924
Posted By Chris!

I just went with the orlieb. It will match my...

I just went with the orlieb. It will match my panniers and frame bag. Of it ain't broke dont fix it so I guess I should not have even looked elsewhere
Forum: Touring
09-18-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,924
Posted By Chris!

That is the Arkel bag I was looking at. I will...

That is the Arkel bag I was looking at. I will definitely skip.
Forum: Touring
09-18-21, 04:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,924
Posted By Chris!

Handlebar bags

I'm in need of a new handlebar bag. I need a waterproof bag that I can access while riding. My wife has an ortlieb bag and loves it so I may just get another. Does anyone have any experience with...
Forum: Touring
08-25-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,880
Posted By Chris!

If you can get into the pine creek area the rail...

If you can get into the pine creek area the rail trail is great. There are a ton of forest rd in that area too. I'll post a link below to the triple divide bike route. While not exactly western PA...
Forum: Touring
07-29-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By Chris!

Tubeless or with tubes?

Tubeless or with tubes?
Forum: Touring
07-27-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By Chris!

Another tire thread

Just wondering what everyone is riding. I'm riding a drop bar bike with 700x40 WTB byways. Been mostly happy but will be looking into new tires sooner than later. Riding tubeless but not convinced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,266
Posted By Chris!

I have similar issues between my garmin watch and...

I have similar issues between my garmin watch and lezyne GPS. A quick Google search says that phone are only accurate to 4.9 meters. If that's true maybe a bouncing GPS signal would account for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-21, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
Posted By Chris!

Have you tried no nose? Like an ISM saddle? I...

Have you tried no nose? Like an ISM saddle? I switched about 3 years ago and will never go back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By Chris!

Shifter are tiagra 4700 about 3 yrs old. I just...

Shifter are tiagra 4700 about 3 yrs old. I just had the local shop replace all the cables. We had talked and they said to try that first.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-21, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By Chris!

STI shifter help

My shifters are starting to slip a bit or not shift at all. I assume the ratchet mechanism inside is starting to wear a bit. I'm looking at a new set but am a bit overwhelmed by all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-21, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,939
Posted By Chris!

I own a 2019 renegade expat, it's made of...

I own a 2019 renegade expat, it's made of Reynolds steel. I love the bike, no real complaints other than I should have bought the more expensive model. I ended up putting new bars, crankset and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,898
Posted By Chris!

Topeak road morph. Just replace mine with the...

Topeak road morph. Just replace mine with the same one after 10yrs of service.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-26-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,046
Posted By Chris!

I looked for a used cargo bike for months. I...

I looked for a used cargo bike for months. I need a XL frame and was never able to find one. I ended up getting a new big dummy and never looked back.
Forum: Fatbikes
02-17-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By Chris!

Hey while I do not have advise for you I would...

Hey while I do not have advise for you I would love to know what you think of your Yukon? It seems like a great bike especially for the price. Just trying to convince my wife of the same thing.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By Chris!

My gravel bike is set up tubeless and where I...

My gravel bike is set up tubeless and where I invest most of my money. I don't ride trails in much snow more of a mud issue when the snow melts and the snow is road slush courting type stuff. I did...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-02-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By Chris!

Tire help

I'm not a huge mountain biker. I have a Giant talon 29er 2. I use it to commute in bad weather, and occasionally ride some local trails, all cross country type stuff. Anyway it has maxxis icon 2.2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Chris!

I wrapped 99% of my bike in "helicopter" tape. I...

I wrapped 99% of my bike in "helicopter" tape. I have a steel bike so once a year I tear it down and spray the inside of the frame down to protect from corrosion. I keep everything else lubricated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,483
Posted By Chris!

Looking for new bar tape myself. Don't have one I...

Looking for new bar tape myself. Don't have one I love but but I would highly recommend not skimping. Last tape I got was some off brand from Amazon that I really liked the design. Turned out to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,949
Posted By Chris!

Step one and this is the most important for...

Step one and this is the most important for survival. Relocate before partner sees what you've done to the car.
step 2 buy a new bike with the savings from your new lifestyle.
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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-26-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3,928
Views: 475,869
Posted By Chris!

I wear one everytime I cycle. My understanding is...

I wear one everytime I cycle. My understanding is that if I get creamed by a car it most likely won't save me. But if I fall off going 20 mph it could be the difference between life and death....
Forum: Touring
11-25-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,643
Posted By Chris!

Upstate NYer here. I've spent a lot of time in...

Upstate NYer here. I've spent a lot of time in the Adirondacks, Allegheny region and central PA both on a bike and backpacking. Ive winter camped in the Adirondacks in a 3 season tent just fine. Keep...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By Chris!

I sure do mean sunrace, that auto correct.

I sure do mean sunrace, that auto correct.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By Chris!

Cassette advice

Looking for a good 11-40 10 spd cassette. I'm running a tiagra 4700 10spd with a GRX derailleur. I have a wolftooth components hanger im gonna through on too. Anyway I am usually a shimano guy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,571
Posted By Chris!

Got a few to get to 70, 35ish. I'm in no rush...

Got a few to get to 70, 35ish. I'm in no rush either. As for 70F, ill take that all day everyday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,571
Posted By Chris!

70° F not 70 years. Usually November is cold and...

70° F not 70 years. Usually November is cold and wet or snowing. It's been dry and warm perfect for riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,571
Posted By Chris!

70 in November

Hope everyone has had the same great weather as we have had here. I finally got around to checking out a old rail trail in the area and it was great riding. Where did you ride?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By Chris!

Its actually an old cable, about 2 years old. Got...

Its actually an old cable, about 2 years old. Got maybe 2k on it. Thinking maybe next ill replace that and see how it goes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By Chris!

So Im having issues still...... out riding today...

So Im having issues still...... out riding today and dropped to my lower front chain ring. Could not get back onto the large chain ring. If I adjust my derailleur any further ill rub in my small...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-20, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,334
Posted By Chris!

Build some wheels. Or buy what you want...

Build some wheels. Or buy what you want separately and have them built. I have always been a fan of Shimano stuff, it usually just works and is easy to service/find parts for. I have a wheel set on...
Forum: Touring
11-03-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,928
Posted By Chris!

Can't go wrong with a frog toggs poncho. ...

Can't go wrong with a frog toggs poncho.

https://www.froggtoggs.com/frogg-toggsr-ultra-lite2a-poncho?quantity=1&custcol_item_color=15
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By Chris!

I'll probably converted my commuter bike to...

I'll probably converted my commuter bike to tubeless soon. My mountain bike and road bike already are. The mountain bike was getting flats every ride from goatheads, it was hopeless. The road bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By Chris!

I could look it up but off hand doesn't the stans...

I could look it up but off hand doesn't the stans "react" with stans sealant. Not sure what that means for function. I used the blackburn plugger with the included strips. I was a little hesitant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,459
Posted By Chris!

It has not been too cold but I did a morning...

It has not been too cold but I did a morning commute in the 45s while very short I didn't get cold feet. I did like the lakes but I'm a suckered for REI and there return policy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By Chris!

Thats very encouraging. I'm waffling back and...

Thats very encouraging. I'm waffling back and forth if tubeless is worth it. Learned my lesson this summer. If it ain't broke dont fix it, tubes work pretty well. I'm running conti terra speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,817
Posted By Chris!

I guess I'll just continue on my current course...

I guess I'll just continue on my current course of buying bike specific tools from park and continue to buy general tools from hardware stores. Although I've never been one for HF but I do find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,817
Posted By Chris!

But were they worth the extra money?

But were they worth the extra money?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,817
Posted By Chris!

Park tools worth it

Title says it all. Are park tools work it for the home mechanic to wrench on a bike from time to time? I've got some park tools and I've purchased some "pro bike tool" tools on Amazon. Seem to work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,157
Posted By Chris!

I just got a pair of 45nrth ragnarok shoes, So...

I just got a pair of 45nrth ragnarok shoes, So far so good for a shoulder season boot. When its cold I like the 45nrth wool hat with ear flaps. Most of the time I wear a simple glove cycling glove,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,459
Posted By Chris!

Did a ride today with my regular shoes and a...

Did a ride today with my regular shoes and a neoprene shoe cover. I was cold at the end and it was between 45 and 50. I pulled the trigger on the 45nrth ragnarok. Hoping ill be able to push down to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,459
Posted By Chris!

I'm thinking a lot more about the 45nrth ragnarok...

I'm thinking a lot more about the 45nrth ragnarok shoes. I want to be able to clip in and ride for a few hours. Plus they sell them at REI, so if they suck there is that return policy. I see a lot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By Chris!

Thanks! That did it.

Thanks! That did it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By Chris!

There is an inline barrel adjuster but it doesn't...

There is an inline barrel adjuster but it doesn't do enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By Chris!

Front derailleur help

Having a hard time getting my front derailleur dialed in. Its a 2x10 shimano tiagra 4700 along with the shifters. I drop the front to the smallest and the rear to the largest. I loosen the bolt and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-17-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,058
Posted By Chris!

Just something to look at but my daughter hated...

Just something to look at but my daughter hated riding in a trailer. We found a used wehoo on Craigslist. My daughter loved it and still does. I would not use it until your kid was a little...
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