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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By Junkbeast

Thank you for your opinion. I was thinking...

Thank you for your opinion.

I was thinking around $750 for the brand new frameset with zero use. Your estimates for the MSRP of wheels/groupset/the rest of $1500 "new" seemed fair. So, for a 8K...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By Junkbeast

I get it. However, this appeared to be the...

I get it. However, this appeared to be the closest forum for asking about prices and not selling; I didn't want to just spam it in a forum even less related.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By Junkbeast

2022 or 23 Canyon Grail7 AL frameset

I've got a brand new frameset from Canyon from a warranty claim. Mine was a 2019 in an army green and they sent me replacement that's more of a teal green. From searching it appears this color was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,937
Posted By Junkbeast

I had to do this with another German company...

I had to do this with another German company (Stihl) over a lemon Kombi motor. After almost 4 years of fighting with the dealer and "repairs" that did nothing, before the warranty was set to expire I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,773
Posted By Junkbeast

For many many years I never listened to anything...

For many many years I never listened to anything while riding. Then I started listening to podcasts and audiobooks on rides to help pass the time. I only put one earbud in my right ear and keep...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-20, 11:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,181
Posted By Junkbeast

There you go. Absorbed in something else. Don't...

There you go. Absorbed in something else. Don't overanalyze it, sometimes you just have other stuff going on. I usually don't hang bike up until late October or early November but being absorbed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,055
Posted By Junkbeast

F that I ride with a pair of traditional Okinawan...

F that I ride with a pair of traditional Okinawan sai. One is named Oroku and the other Saki. They tuck in nice and tight to the back elastic of my Baleafs.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,267
Posted By Junkbeast

How are the Gravelking slicks on a dirt road;...

How are the Gravelking slicks on a dirt road; nothing too loose or rocky, just a fairly well packed if bumpy dirt road? They don't seem like they'd work off-pavement at all. The thing is, there are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-21-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,554
Posted By Junkbeast

In Michigan: I never did until just this last...

In Michigan: I never did until just this last winter. Typically I hang the bike up late October when it starts getting rainy and cold and don't get it back out until April (often rainy and cold too...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,267
Posted By Junkbeast

I just have my Grail and my old FX that I don't...

I just have my Grail and my old FX that I don't ride now. I got my grail thinking I would do MORE gravel than I was doing on the FX but I do about the same, which is only like 10% of my riding. The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,267
Posted By Junkbeast

Even with shipping to USA those are a good deal....

Even with shipping to USA those are a good deal. Thanks a lot! I'd really like to try them out.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,267
Posted By Junkbeast

Tubed Tire Recommendations for 10/90 Gravel and Asphalt

Inspired by the tubeless thread posted today I need recommendations for tubed tires, please.

On my old bike, for a long time I just bought cheap Kenda tires for like $20/apiece, but eventually...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,154
Posted By Junkbeast

To the OP, I do the same thing and I guess it...

To the OP, I do the same thing and I guess it really doesn't matter. I ride alone exclusively (except when riding with my 8 year old daughter where we do about 8-10 miles maximum, at about 8mph...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,221
Posted By Junkbeast

Thanks all. Glad I didn't mess with those...

Thanks all. Glad I didn't mess with those screws. I'll look at stuff people mentioned and mess with that barrel adjuster tomorrow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,221
Posted By Junkbeast

Shimano 105 rear derailleur downshifts inconsistent

I've got about 2K miles on this groupset/bike but the downshifts on the rear are sometimes bad. Most of the time if I do a single click down, the chain tries to move onto the next bigger ring, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,710
Posted By Junkbeast

Yeah my statement was ambiguous; see my edit.. ...

Yeah my statement was ambiguous; see my edit.. Like you I'm really happy with mine. I'm glad I took the leap of faith and ordered it sight unseen and with only their fit guidelines when some people...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,710
Posted By Junkbeast

I got an AL Grail last Fall and was worried about...

I got an AL Grail last Fall and was worried about the fit and everything. I followed their instruction and ordered a L even though I felt I needed an XL. They knew what they were talking about and it...
Forum: Texas
02-16-20, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By Junkbeast

Thanks for the link. Some of the links on that...

Thanks for the link. Some of the links on that page are dead but it helps get some ideas.

I've been looking at Flower Mound and it seems there are some okay roads and some paths in the parks...
Forum: Texas
02-11-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By Junkbeast

Where to live in DFW Metro for good road biking?

Reading tim24k's post about bike friendly towns in TX, I need the same help but specifically for the DFW Metro area.

I'm considering a move to TX; in fact I just returned to MI from a visit at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-06-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,016
Posted By Junkbeast

I got these customized bar end caps. I had to...

I got these customized bar end caps. I had to order 2 separate sets to get the combination, so I have a 2nd pair....
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,884
Posted By Junkbeast

I'm in Lansing, MI and I used to hang the bike up...

I'm in Lansing, MI and I used to hang the bike up around October but this year I've still been riding up to this point. It helps when it's like 55F on Dec 22! I'll be honest though, I haven't been...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-11-19, 03:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,224
Posted By Junkbeast

I got the aluminum Grail and thought I might swap...

I got the aluminum Grail and thought I might swap out the tires but never did. I did around 550 miles in the first month I had it and it was a lot better than my Trek FX. I was about 4-5 mph faster...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-19, 09:53 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,382
Posted By Junkbeast

I've done about 2,600 miles from April through...

I've done about 2,600 miles from April through September. I did 40 miles today. I usually hang it up by 2 weeks into October but I'm going to try and push it into November this year. I got a new bike...
Forum: BMX
09-29-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,275
Posted By Junkbeast

Hence the, "...there was also BMX Bandits." ...

Hence the, "...there was also BMX Bandits."

Glad they found the one you wanted though.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-26-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,196
Posted By Junkbeast

My new bike has those Schwalbe G-Ones too (40mm)...

My new bike has those Schwalbe G-Ones too (40mm) and I thought they looked pretty wide and knobby for pavement but they've been pretty fast for the 200 miles I have on them. I was using Donnely...
Forum: BMX
09-23-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,275
Posted By Junkbeast

Not sure which one you're looking for, but there...

Not sure which one you're looking for, but there was also BMX Bandits. From Australia with a 16 year old Nicole Kidman.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-18-19, 08:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 36,796
Posted By Junkbeast

I got the 2019 Grail AL 7.0 today; the last green...

I got the 2019 Grail AL 7.0 today; the last green one left apparently. If the 2020 is some kind of matte navy blue I'll be pissed.

Anyway, I put it together but only got to test it around the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-18-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,175
Posted By Junkbeast

Speed tape. Look it up.

Speed tape. Look it up.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 36,796
Posted By Junkbeast

Holy crap I even have the same light now! How...

Holy crap I even have the same light now! How uncanny. I don't have fancy new computer like that but am not opposed to getting one in the future Thanks a lot! This really will help me get closer...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 36,796
Posted By Junkbeast

Are you able to provide some pics or links to the...

Are you able to provide some pics or links to the mounts you use, please?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-04-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 36,796
Posted By Junkbeast

As far as more real estate, I dunno. There's...

As far as more real estate, I dunno. There's that lower bar but it's shaped funny and seems too large to wrap things around. It's really hard having never touched one in person to get a scale of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 36,796
Posted By Junkbeast

I figured that if I were to have a hover bar then...

I figured that if I were to have a hover bar then I'd have to rig some kind of way to build up around the flat section of it. I thought of maybe taking a thick, cylindrical piece of rubber and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 36,796
Posted By Junkbeast

How are people attaching lights or computers to...

How are people attaching lights or computers to the hover bar? I see they have the undermount thing for a Garmin, but what if I want to use my tiny old computer with a round shaped mount?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,396
Posted By Junkbeast

Hahaha I love it.

Hahaha I love it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-19, 11:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,015
Posted By Junkbeast

Hope you don't want that green Grail AL. They...

Hope you don't want that green Grail AL. They really strung me along and they're gone now. There are a few silver ones left.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-06-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,224
Posted By Junkbeast

I could try. I did email before the end of the...

I could try. I did email before the end of the sale (and free shipping for ALL bikes) and asked if I placed the order for the Grail before 07/31 (when free shipping promotion ended) if it would still...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-06-19, 03:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,224
Posted By Junkbeast

So I was really torn but decided to wait for the...

So I was really torn but decided to wait for the Grail I wanted to get back in stock. First it was July 28, then August 5, then August 12. I checked on the 5th and it said out of stock which is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,479
Posted By Junkbeast

Just got back from my last ride of the July for a...

Just got back from my last ride of the July for a total of 22 days ridden, 614.16 miles at 14.9 mph average, in 40h:57m, and an average temperature of 78F.
Forum: Commuting
07-30-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,122
Posted By Junkbeast

Raleigh Redux?

Raleigh Redux?
Forum: Commuting
07-30-19, 10:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,191
Posted By Junkbeast

I started skating at age 6 to throughout my...

I started skating at age 6 to throughout my teenage years. IMO longboards are for people who want to want to identify as "skaters" but don't want to do hard stuff like tricks! I will admit that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,909
Posted By Junkbeast

If there's any--and I mean any--moisture on my...

If there's any--and I mean any--moisture on my fingertip or the sensor, my iPhone fingerprint sensor fails every time. F that, fingerprint sucks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,376
Posted By Junkbeast

Back in 2006 I bought this Blackburn Quadrant &...

Back in 2006 I bought this Blackburn Quadrant & Blackburn Mars 3.0 combo (https://www.bikeshake.com/blackburn-quadrant-and-blackburn-mars-30-combo-bike-light-review/) for like $35 and I JUST replaced...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,224
Posted By Junkbeast

Just went to the site and some bikes are on sale...

Just went to the site and some bikes are on sale and there's free shipping until the end of the month. The Endurace AL 7.0 and CF 7.0 are each $200 off, $1.6K and $2.0K respectively; the Grail AL 7.0...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-12-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,224
Posted By Junkbeast

I got myself psyched up and tried to order an...

I got myself psyched up and tried to order an aluminum Grail last week but they were out of stock in my size. Supposed to get an email if/when they get more near the end of the month. Will I still...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,303
Posted By Junkbeast

I've always stood but this year I've been...

I've always stood but this year I've been sitting. Sitting seems way harder for me. Maybe I'm not gearing low enough.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,474
Posted By Junkbeast

lol chariot of choice. And yes I'm fully...

lol chariot of choice.

And yes I'm fully aware of the demise of Australian cars manufacturing; what a waste. "The last of the V8 Interceptors!"

I'd take the Polish Bogan bike and put a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,474
Posted By Junkbeast

Are Commodores still considered bogan cars down...

Are Commodores still considered bogan cars down under? Are people still putting Pontiac and Chevy badges on them? I'm in the US and I sold my 6 liter G8 to a friend and he covered it with Holden...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-19, 09:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,054
Posted By Junkbeast

I use full strength Simple Green in a chain...

I use full strength Simple Green in a chain cleaner thing and then lube with Pro Link (I've had a bottle of this for years now). Clean and lube every 4-6 weeks I guess, 500-800 miles give or take.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,224
Posted By Junkbeast

Thanks. Yeah, I've been kind of leaning toward...

Thanks. Yeah, I've been kind of leaning toward the Grail more and more. Even if I don't start riding a lot more gravel right away I want the option available and I want wide enough tires on. With...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-29-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,224
Posted By Junkbeast

Canyon Endurace 7.0 vs Grail 7.0

After researching more expensive bikes, I'm leaning more towards lower priced models for now and getting a dream bike a little later (like a Flaanimal). Right now my short list is kind of between the...
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