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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-26-19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 902
Posted By drobotnik

Used Hard Tail

Can anyone recommend a good used hardtail frame for racing or just fast single track riding? I want to run a 1x drivetrain. XTC1s were popular frames back in the day because they had good group sets...
Forum: Introductions
08-26-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,396
Posted By drobotnik

Moab is a very good shop! Didn’t realize they had...

Moab is a very good shop! Didn’t realize they had a place in Nashville. When I was in Murfreesboro they were less than a mile from my house - they have helped with a lot of builds/issues I couldn’t...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-24-19, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,504
Posted By drobotnik

7 minutes to work

I used to be a general contractor with a 10mpg heavy duty truck. That dragged me into the pits and I decided to close my business and work in the public sector. Moved to Nashville, found an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-19, 08:31 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 23,570
Posted By drobotnik

Recumbulator

Way back when I knew a pro who was a jerk. He did an interview with a local recumbent rider he dubbed “the recumbulator” and posted the video on his friend’s vlog. We thought it was soooooo funny....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,827
Posted By drobotnik

Ride like an orthopedist

Somehow I wind up not biking for long stretches and then throwing myself back into it. Back in my early twenties I stopped racing and then just decided it was time to get back on the bike. But my...
Forum: Introductions
08-23-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,396
Posted By drobotnik

I’m in West Nashville - I haven’t gone on any...

I’m in West Nashville - I haven’t gone on any rides here yet, I’m from Murfreesboro and am used to more rural riding. It’s also been at least 3 years since I rode. Just finished up a retro road build...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-22-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,937
Posted By drobotnik

Am I cool yet?

Well, this thread is ancient but I love it. My commuting bike is an 80s Schwinn World. Like others have said, when the pie plate is plastic it gets yellow and brittle and cloudy. Probably not a good...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
08-22-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 33,312
Posted By drobotnik

I used to do it not for competition but for peace...

I used to do it not for competition but for peace of mind. If they’re bragging about all top five finishes but it’s all been groups of 6 then I’m like “Right, then.”
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-22-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 30,635
Posted By drobotnik

I think I understand what you’re getting at. ...

I think I understand what you’re getting at.

So, the best way to explain it is like this: some races are janky, bare-bones, barely held together by entry fees; other races have multiple sponsors,...
Forum: Introductions
08-22-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,396
Posted By drobotnik

Hey from Nashville

I’ve been coming to bike forums for years, just never thought to make an account. Really digging the retro roadies forum, just finished a build and am definitely inspired by all the awesome threads....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,302
Posted By drobotnik

As others have noted, the spindle length will...

As others have noted, the spindle length will just work. However, if you are having chainline issues (especially single speed or 1x gearing) you can use a mountain bb with spacers to fine tune the...
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