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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 593
Posted By Wileyrat

You can get a flat bar gravel (not a hybrid, a...

You can get a flat bar gravel (not a hybrid, a gravel bike, there’s a difference) with the same gear ratios, probably even the same group set. It’ll be better on the road, and just as good on easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 593
Posted By Wileyrat

It seems to me, test rides. People here are...

It seems to me, test rides. People here are telling you it may be the wrong tool for the job, and even you say you got sold on the idea. I guess it’s your money, and if you’re sold on it, buy it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 593
Posted By Wileyrat

Do yourself a favor, and ride a gravel bike like...

Do yourself a favor, and ride a gravel bike like a Specialzed Diverge, or whatever Orbea’s bike is, and compare the ride to what you’re ordering. If you like the Alma better, there you go.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 593
Posted By Wileyrat

I’ve never heard of someone using an xc race bike...

I’ve never heard of someone using an xc race bike as a commuter. My Marin has a similar geometry, and I do not enjoy riding it on pavement. Compared to my roadies, it feels, well, out of place, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 578
Posted By Wileyrat

https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure ...

https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure

this is the website I use, and I may adjust a couple of pounds either way, but it typically gets me pretty close.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By Wileyrat

Biggest concern I see is you can’t buy anything...

Biggest concern I see is you can’t buy anything from them right now even if you wanted to.

Fwiw, never heard of them
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,001
Posted By Wileyrat

Seems to be the wave of the future, although not...

Seems to be the wave of the future, although not my future.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 441
Posted By Wileyrat

From the pics, it looks like a pretty solid bike...

From the pics, it looks like a pretty solid bike for the price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,114
Posted By Wileyrat

Wow, how novel, a discussion on rim vs disc...

Wow, how novel, a discussion on rim vs disc brakes. Just curious, any of you guys hear about soaking your chains in wax as a form of chain lube? :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,695
Posted By Wileyrat

When I’m on an exercise or spinning bike in the...

When I’m on an exercise or spinning bike in the gym, my cadence runs in the low 80’s, higher when I’m getting on it a bit, but that’s a pretty controlled environment. I don’t measure it when I’m out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,250
Posted By Wileyrat

I also have a pretty good story about a tarantula...

I also have a pretty good story about a tarantula on my shoulder. I didn’t think I could still move that quickly. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,250
Posted By Wileyrat

Snake encounter, that was closer than I’d like.

So I live in Tucson, and we have a “few” snakes here.
I was out riding my mountain bike this morning on some local trails near my house, and I encountered a snake crossing the trail. When I saw it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,905
Posted By Wileyrat

I carry a plug kit and a tube, just in case.

I carry a plug kit and a tube, just in case.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 758
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m no fan of Specialized, but if they received...

I’m no fan of Specialized, but if they received and paid for the products already, it seems they don’t have any other responsibility here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,920
Posted By Wileyrat

16.3 lb Ridley Fenix, 23.5 lb Team Fuji, 27 lb...

16.3 lb Ridley Fenix, 23.5 lb Team Fuji, 27 lb Marin Nail Trail 6.

They were all weighed with pedals and without bottles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,649
Posted By Wileyrat

In the pre cell phone days, I tacoed my front...

In the pre cell phone days, I tacoed my front wheel in a crash, and walked about two miles to a pay phone while carrying my bike on my shoulder.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 212
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m running an Nx eagle crankset with an Nx...

I’m running an Nx eagle crankset with an Nx derailleur and shifter. SRAM lists the crankset as 11/12 compatible. I’m also running an 11 speed Kmc chain, and a Shimano Slx 11/46 cassette without any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,193
Posted By Wileyrat

The gear I need to be in.

The gear I need to be in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,288
Posted By Wileyrat

consider it a lesson learned. Oh, and thanks for...

consider it a lesson learned. Oh, and thanks for the warning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,226
Posted By Wileyrat

I had a tire do that. Within a few seconds the...

I had a tire do that. Within a few seconds the tube popped out, blew, and left me ears ringing for a while (even worse than usual).

I’d check the wheel, and hope to get away with replacing the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-15-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By Wileyrat

According to bicycle bluebook, a 2000 model in...

According to bicycle bluebook, a 2000 model in very good condition is valued at a little over $100. I believe their valuations tend to run low, but it’s a starting point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By Wileyrat

I think I’d never buy a tire base on its...

I think I’d never buy a tire base on its appearance. I may buy a set of gum walls for a vintage bike, but tire performance will come before outward appearance.

I’m not betting my ability to stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,472
Posted By Wileyrat

Adidas 5/10 freeriders.

Adidas 5/10 freeriders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,412
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m half Scottish, I’d think that was the coolest...

I’m half Scottish, I’d think that was the coolest thing I’d seen on a mup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,783
Posted By Wileyrat

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1613_67735a5158ba809b0af6186ec8d49ec556bb0ab1.jpeg
The old brown Fuji.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,212
Posted By Wileyrat

I use Ride with GPS on my phone that sits in my...

I use Ride with GPS on my phone that sits in my saddle bag, along with a basic Cateye Padrone computer.

The Padrone has a bit larger display, which works well for my aging eyes.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,956
Posted By Wileyrat

I suppose if you ran into a tree, hard, you could...

I suppose if you ran into a tree, hard, you could bend the fork at the steerer tube, causing the headset bearings to bind up.

Or maybe a parked car.

Or more likely, the top cap is screwed down...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 641
Posted By Wileyrat

The one time I had a new tire that wouldn’t seat,...

The one time I had a new tire that wouldn’t seat, even with our compressor, I threw a tube in it and let it sit overnight. The next morning, I pulled the tube out, and the tire seated right away.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By Wileyrat

Fwiw, my 2019 med frame Marin Nail Trail has 74...

Fwiw, my 2019 med frame Marin Nail Trail has 74 degree seat tube with a 68 degree head tube, as did all the frames regardless of size.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,294
Posted By Wileyrat

Coventry Eagle. it was the first lbs bike I...

Coventry Eagle.

it was the first lbs bike I owned. I saved up paper route money, and bought it in 73 when I was 14.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,718
Posted By Wileyrat

I’ve stopped and helped people, and I’ve had...

I’ve stopped and helped people, and I’ve had people stop and help me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,567
Posted By Wileyrat

I really can’t think of a reason right now that...

I really can’t think of a reason right now that would lead me to be interested in any of what they were talking about.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-12-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 836
Posted By Wileyrat

I live in Tucson, my minimum riding temp is 60ish...

I live in Tucson, my minimum riding temp is 60ish now.:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,798
Posted By Wileyrat

Really? The OP posts a bunch of pictures hoping...

Really? The OP posts a bunch of pictures hoping to establish that the bike is an actual EF Frame. One of those pics is showing it has a UCI sticker. He did that for a reason.

If you don’t get it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,798
Posted By Wileyrat

We’ll, it’s certainly not meant to give that bike...

We’ll, it’s certainly not meant to give that bike any provenance towards being a legitimate team bike, as the picture would indicate.

Any other questions?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,798
Posted By Wileyrat

Fwiw, I wouldn’t put any faith in a UCI sticker...

Fwiw, I wouldn’t put any faith in a UCI sticker for authenticity. I have one of those on my Ridley, and all it means is the frame qualifies to run in UCI events.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,493
Posted By Wileyrat

Seattle-ish huh? Born and raised up there...

Seattle-ish huh?

Born and raised up there (Renton HS 77) hired on with PNB in 78. Spliced copper, both c and maintenance from 90 until I transferred to Tucson in late 99. I trained to splice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,493
Posted By Wileyrat

I retired this year from one of the big telecom...

I retired this year from one of the big telecom companies that used to end in Bell, and copper theft was insane. We recycled our scrap, and thieves would drive in and ransack our scrap bins. Our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,690
Posted By Wileyrat

I have a pair of Conti gp5000 s tr’s on my...

I have a pair of Conti gp5000 s tr’s on my roadie, and while I like them, I may go with clinchers and tpu tubes next time around. A quick comparison showed I’d save around 100 or so grams a wheel,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,391
Posted By Wileyrat

I hang a couple of rim brake bikes by the wheels...

I hang a couple of rim brake bikes by the wheels from the garage ceiling, but beware if you don’t know, hydro disc brakes don’t always react well to being upside down.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-15-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Wileyrat

Could be the chain, could also be the b limit...

Could be the chain, could also be the b limit screw, could also be a bad hanger or a bent dropout.. As asked already, in which gears is it an issue?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 733
Posted By Wileyrat

I have an 83 with cro-mo quad butted tubing. I...

I have an 83 with cro-mo quad butted tubing. I taco’d the front wheel in 85, and replaced the wheelset with Rigida rims on Specialized sealed bearing hubs. A couple of years later, I pulled the Arx...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,663
Posted By Wileyrat

I use One Up composite pedals with Adidas 5/10...

I use One Up composite pedals with Adidas 5/10 freeriders. It’s a solid enough combo that I have to lighten my foot on the pedal to change foot position. I wouldn’t want to slip off, but so far It...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,055
Posted By Wileyrat

From 11 to 14, I saved up some and bought my...

From 11 to 14, I saved up some and bought my first lbs bike before I quit the route.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 683
Posted By Wileyrat

Pinned wheels aren’t always welded. I had the...

Pinned wheels aren’t always welded. I had the same problem with my Stock Marin wheels, so I spent some time on YouTube, and the vids I saw said to use tape a couple of mm’s wider than the internal...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-21-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 787
Posted By Wileyrat

IF they fit, and that’s the big one, my personal...

IF they fit, and that’s the big one, my personal preference would be the newer alloy bike. As a noob, you will fall off, probably often, and I wouldn’t subject a used carbon frame to that abuse....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-21-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,212
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m on Ozempic for my A1c. I lost 25 lbs, and...

I’m on Ozempic for my A1c. I lost 25 lbs, and after 4 months got my a1c from 9.8 to 7, and I’m guessing next time in it’ll be low 6 or better based on my morning glucose levels.

One thing about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,010
Posted By Wileyrat

The old 83 Team Fuji

I bought her new in 84, and I doubt I’ll get rid of her.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1613_9299cce0da454345b605391acb40deb1c9b6881c.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,045
Posted By Wileyrat

While I’m riding, my phone runs Ride With GPS,...

While I’m riding, my phone runs Ride With GPS, and it stays in the saddle bag. I have a Cateye Padrone on my bar to keep track of speed and mileage.
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-20-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,822
Posted By Wileyrat

I retired last January, and my plan has always...

I retired last January, and my plan has always been to spend my days riding (road and mtn), hiking, going to the gym, working around the house, and doing some traveling with the wife. So far, it’s...
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