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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 352
Posted By Kapusta

Get a hardtail with modern progressive geo. ...

Get a hardtail with modern progressive geo.

For riding trails, modern progressive geo is a no-brainer, IMO. The vast majority of mountain bikers would agree with me on this. Everyone I ride with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,488
Posted By Kapusta

I noticed that C-Dale and Specialized list the...

I noticed that C-Dale and Specialized list the weights for some bikes and not others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,488
Posted By Kapusta

For those not buying the reasons given for why a...

For those not buying the reasons given for why a company might reasonably choose to not list weights, I am curious what they think the REAL reasons are?

Is there some nefarious plot? Just lazy?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 598
Posted By Kapusta

Have you checked the tire clearance on those?

Have you checked the tire clearance on those?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 598
Posted By Kapusta

When you say “rim brakes” I assume you mean...

When you say “rim brakes” I assume you mean cantis?

For what you are describing, I would go with 35-38mm slicks.

I ride mostly a mixture of crappy pavement, chip seal, gravel and dirtrods,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
Posted By Kapusta

Was in Rochester for a totality that was totally...

Was in Rochester for a totality that was totally clouded out. Could not even tell exactly where the sun was.

I was bummed, but it was still pretty amazing. It was like someone turning the dimmer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,488
Posted By Kapusta

You are basing “reliable” on a sample size of 1?

You are basing “reliable” on a sample size of 1?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,488
Posted By Kapusta

Do you have any data as to how accurate published...

Do you have any data as to how accurate published weights for cars are?

Nobody is going to care if their cars is off the published weight by 5%. But they will raise hell is their expensive bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,403
Posted By Kapusta

That’s lame. Who came up with that one? ...

That’s lame. Who came up with that one?

Oops, never mind:innocent:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,403
Posted By Kapusta

That’s lame. Who came up with that one? ...

That’s lame. Who came up with that one?

Oops, never mind:innocent:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,403
Posted By Kapusta

“Gravel Biking”, is not a very common term. I...

“Gravel Biking”, is not a very common term. I almost never hear someone say they are going gravel biking. I would assume it means riding on gravel/dirt roads.

But that is a different question than...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 607
Posted By Kapusta

IMO, stack and reach is the best way to size up a...

IMO, stack and reach is the best way to size up a bike you can’t test ride…. but only if you know what stack and reach you are looking for.

It also assumes that the seat tube angle is also in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

That Fooker is a near exact replica of the 1st...

That Fooker is a near exact replica of the 1st gen Chester. Without the brand logos they would be indistinguishable from looking at them.

Are you seriously going to claim this identical copy is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

No, just ones that are a blatant near-exact copy...

No, just ones that are a blatant near-exact copy of a well-known model. Totally sponging off of someone else's good work. Company is an F-ing parasite.



You don’t have to work for Race Face to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

Yeah, when one company rips off another company...

Yeah, when one company rips off another company who did all the development, marketing and building of a popular design’s following, you can buy their rip off product for a good price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

The Dunning Kruger Effect effect is also very...

The Dunning Kruger Effect effect is also very strong.

I don't need a controlled study to know that having better grip on a pedal has obvious benefits, including being able to push more over the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

I have us men's size 8.5 feet, and I also prefer...

I have us men's size 8.5 feet, and I also prefer large platforms.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

Well if "at your level" is just tooling around...

Well if "at your level" is just tooling around and not looking for power delivery through more of the pedal stroke and you don't ride in a way that grip on the pedal matters that much, then yeah, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

I mean they are in fact not functionally as good...

I mean they are in fact not functionally as good as what I would consider better pedals, but if they are good enough for you, then go for it. Can’t beat the price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,472
Posted By Kapusta

There is a MASSIVE difference between flat...

There is a MASSIVE difference between flat pedals. And I am talking in terms of functionality (durability is its own topic).

The difference in function between old school rat trap pedals, (or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 680
Posted By Kapusta

Rode my 2012 Turner 5-Spot right up until 2 years...

Rode my 2012 Turner 5-Spot right up until 2 years ago.

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Finally replaced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,639
Posted By Kapusta

Not all fitters are created equal, and not all...

Not all fitters are created equal, and not all people need one.

The fit I got 14 years ago made a huge difference for me on my road bike and the gravel bikes that followed. It was a very in depth...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 184
Posted By Kapusta

I wear clear classes at night and nearly all the...

I wear clear classes at night and nearly all the time when riding in the woods. If I think I may want sunglasses, I take a pair with me in my pack. Likewise if I am riding with sunglasses I usually...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By Kapusta

If you mean you have considered doing a 1x...

If you mean you have considered doing a 1x conversion with a 2x or 3x crank, then yes, you will definitely want a new ring, because you will want a Narrow/Wide ring which are 1x specific.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By Kapusta

In general, an 11 speed chain will work with a 12...

In general, an 11 speed chain will work with a 12 speed ring.

The only issue I am aware of for sure that may be relevant is that 12 speed Shimano chains need a 12 speed Shimano chainring (or one...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-21-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 228
Posted By Kapusta

Medium sounds very small for a 6" tall person. ...

Medium sounds very small for a 6" tall person.

To be honest, the most significant "non-modern" aspect of the 2014 Heckler is the geometry, which you really can't change. And the fact that this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,007
Posted By Kapusta

Yeah, I read the OP and then skipped to page 5,...

Yeah, I read the OP and then skipped to page 5, and…. I’m not going to bother figuring out how it ended up on tire size..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,080
Posted By Kapusta

Or they just don't like cycling jerseys :thumb:

Or they just don't like cycling jerseys :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,080
Posted By Kapusta

Hip packs are actually a hot trend right now in...

Hip packs are actually a hot trend right now in the mountain biking world, so there are a ton of well designed cycling-specific options out there. EVOC, Dakine, Osprey, Camelbak are a few of the more...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-16-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By Kapusta

Rider weight is pretty important in any tire...

Rider weight is pretty important in any tire pressure discussion. I’m ~165 lbs

Pavement aside, I ride pressures a lot higher when things dry out and get faster on the trail.

In winter I’m...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-08-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 216
Posted By Kapusta

The wear is supposed to be between the thin...

The wear is supposed to be between the thin bushings pressed into the eyelets and the bushing/spacers that press (lightly) into that.

Yeah, sometimes those are really tight and instead the wear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,113
Posted By Kapusta

Your average person reading Wirecutter for info...

Your average person reading Wirecutter for info on this is not going to know what to look for in a used bike.

And many people would rather buy a new bike from a shop with support.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By Kapusta

First of all, how do you know that it “works...

First of all, how do you know that it “works fine”? Because it moves?

Do you wait until your car is not “working fine” to change the oil?

The fork is two decades old. Service it if you want it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By Kapusta

Nice. Looks like it has had very little use. ...

Nice. Looks like it has had very little use.

First thing I would do is service the fork before you ride it much. Though service parts for that fork may be hard to come by.

What kind of brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,113
Posted By Kapusta

Neither are 99% of the people who will be looking...

Neither are 99% of the people who will be looking to them for bike buying advice.

And for those people the advice quoted (stick with midrange) is spot on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,113
Posted By Kapusta

The quoted part of the article is very good...

The quoted part of the article is very good advice for people who are looking to Wire Cutter for what bike to get.

As a general rule, if you don’t already know why a high end bike might be better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 331
Posted By Kapusta

No argument, I believe we are all on the same...

No argument, I believe we are all on the same page.

And it is a good concept to understand. And now I know the name for it (Bowden Cable)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 331
Posted By Kapusta

As mentioned above, they technically push instead...

As mentioned above, they technically push instead of pull, but the result is the same, and it does matter which you use.

So maybe technically they should be called “short push” or “long push”. But...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By Kapusta

Good post. The “more leverage” argument does not...

Good post. The “more leverage” argument does not really hold up when talking about a system where you can choose whatever leverage you want with the right gear selection.

What it really comes down...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-18-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 629
Posted By Kapusta

Glad you got it sorted out. However, I don’t...

Glad you got it sorted out.

However, I don’t think the difficulty you experienced had anything to do with the rim being hookless. Some rim/tire combos are just harder than others be they hooked or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-18-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By Kapusta

Yeah, I would definitely not be sacrificing...

Yeah, I would definitely not be sacrificing optimum tire pressure or sag on the grounds of pedal clearance.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-18-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By Kapusta

165 is solidly on the short end of what is...

165 is solidly on the short end of what is offered by most manufacturers. I would not go shorter just for pedal strikes.

As far as how much makes a difference…. In my experience, when going lower...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By Kapusta

Lower BBs do take some getting used to, but most...

Lower BBs do take some getting used to, but most people do. My current FS bike is the lowest I've owned and at first I was getting a few strikes, but after a while I adapted and it does not really...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-14-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By Kapusta

If your bike has sat for a few years, your...

If your bike has sat for a few years, your sealant has dried up. Add some more sealant. And it should seal whatever the leak is.

Best way to get it to seal is ride it to slosh the sealant around....
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By Kapusta

Does the shock fully extend on its own with...

Does the shock fully extend on its own with like100psi in it?

If not, you may have a leak in the piston seal, that has allowed air into the negative chamber.

This will fight against the main...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 20,276
Posted By Kapusta

Nope. I've got zero interest in that. I...

Nope. I've got zero interest in that.


I don't think a auto-vs-manual is a good analogy for indexed-vs-friction. Manuals are actually fun, IMO. A better analogy would be a manual with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 20,276
Posted By Kapusta

Only reason I would go back to friction would...

Only reason I would go back to friction would be…. shoot, I’m coming up empty here.

Maybe if I were spending a long time cycling through a remote part of the world? But
i’ve got no plans to do...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-04-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 260
Posted By Kapusta

How the heck does a shock like this not have a...

How the heck does a shock like this not have a rebound adjustment? Is the knob just missing?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-04-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 645
Posted By Kapusta

It has a very standard (for the time) 73 deg seat...

It has a very standard (for the time) 73 deg seat tube angle and a steep for the time 71-72 deg head tube angle (bigger sizes had steeper STA).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,698
Posted By Kapusta

Spent 15 years on 23-25mm tires. First ride on...

Spent 15 years on 23-25mm tires. First ride on 33mm Jack Brown Green Labels that included some chipseal, and there was no looking back. 35mm Bon Jon Pass is as small a tire as I will even think of...
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