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Forum: Commuting
05-27-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,390,390
Posted By spircix

I want a trike now :P

I want a trike now :P
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 36,677
Posted By spircix

You all have some really interesting experience...

You all have some really interesting experience with GKs. I just bought 700x32 GK SK and mounted them with no problems whatsoever. Yes, they were a bit tighter than usual (a bit tighter than other...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-19, 01:17 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 30,496
Posted By spircix

Glad you enjoyed Riga! :) Commuting over here...

Glad you enjoyed Riga! :)
Commuting over here is pretty hard. Our city council hasn't built any cycle lanes or paths over the last couple of years, though the demand is increasing dramatically. Even...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-19, 02:04 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 30,496
Posted By spircix

I am annoyed the most by shoalers, especially...

I am annoyed the most by shoalers, especially those that look slower than me (e.g. women on town bikes, old people). Also, salmoners, cyclists wearing headphones and being oblivious of their...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,390,390
Posted By spircix

Might as well call it der Führer :D But naah,...

Might as well call it der Führer :D But naah, judging by the quality of the frame, it doesn't deserve being called commander :)
Forum: Commuting
03-14-19, 06:05 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,390,390
Posted By spircix

Got tired of my old MTB, so I sold it and bought...

Got tired of my old MTB, so I sold it and bought an old beat up touring bike for commuting duties. I just need something to wrench on and tinker with. It's a Commander, which is a lesser known German...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 26,290
Posted By spircix

Took this picture this morning after my commute...

Took this picture this morning after my commute to work. It's a Commander – a rather unknown German brand. Maybe there are Germans who can tell me more about this brand?...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-18, 02:07 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,791
Posted By spircix

I have decided not to buy any Schwalbe tyres at...

I have decided not to buy any Schwalbe tyres at least in the near future. Their rubber is pretty prone to cracking and it's very prone to cuts, though I must admit that their puncture protection is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Posted By spircix

Thank you, Kapusta and Kontact!

Thank you, Kapusta and Kontact!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Posted By spircix

Need your opinion: SRAM 10 speed shifter with 9 speed system

Hello everybody!
I've been slowly upgrading my old 2x9 speed and now that my SRAM gripshifts have worn out and their grips have become rather nasty, I am looking for replacement shifters, triggers...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,177
Posted By spircix

I bought a brand new Manitou Markhor fork for...

I bought a brand new Manitou Markhor fork for 180eur. I definitely recommend it. It has a lockout, it fits all older MTB and works great!
The image shows only tapered steerer option, but they have a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-18, 02:43 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 21,696
Posted By spircix

In one of the pictures it actually looks like it...

In one of the pictures it actually looks like it has the travel agent at the front. Did not notice it at first.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-18, 09:42 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 21,696
Posted By spircix

I see that you've got V-brakes. Are they OK with...

I see that you've got V-brakes. Are they OK with road levers? Do you have any modulation issues?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-18, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,034
Posted By spircix

Thank you very much! It must be a Paris frameset....

Thank you very much! It must be a Paris frameset. Found one with identical graphics, but different components here:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,034
Posted By spircix

Pinarello aluminum road bike

Hello everyone! Saw this bike on the local classifieds. So, this is an aluminium Pinarello, probably from the 90s. What model and what year is it and what is it worth? They are asking 300 EUR for it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-18, 01:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,682
Posted By spircix

I destroyed the bearings and the sprockets of...

I destroyed the bearings and the sprockets of TZ21 in around 8 months, but I used it every day in all weather conditions – had it on my year-round commuter bike that I use in the snowy and slushy...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-26-18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,013
Posted By spircix

Try shimano sealed cable ends. I use them on the...

Try shimano sealed cable ends. I use them on the cables that are on seatstays. Haven't had any problems with rust and derailleurs seizing. Also, you may want to try putting a rubber boot between the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,411
Posted By spircix

Manitou Markhor suspension fork

Hello everyone! So, the 2007 SID Team on my hardtail is absolutely wasted and I am looking into low budget suspension forks and rigid forks, too. I've already made up my mind about what rigid fork I...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-18, 01:11 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,390,390
Posted By spircix

Such a beauty. :thumb: I would never ride...

Such a beauty. :thumb: I would never ride something like that in the winter in the city. I would use it as a winter touring bike or something like that. I wouldn't want to subject such a beautiful...
Forum: Commuting
01-23-18, 01:32 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,390,390
Posted By spircix

Look carefully at the lower part of the seatstay....

Look carefully at the lower part of the seatstay. If you look closely, you can see that it can be split and that on the inside there are screws that hold the seatstay together. That's how you get the...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-18, 03:59 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,390,390
Posted By spircix

Thank you! I agree, it is a great option,...

Thank you! I agree, it is a great option, especially if you have snowy winters where plenty of tyre and fender clearance is essential.
Forum: Commuting
01-19-18, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,390,390
Posted By spircix

This is my 1999 Trek 800 Sport. I commute with it...

This is my 1999 Trek 800 Sport. I commute with it in all weather conditions be it heavy snow, -30°C, +30°C or heavy downpour.
https://i.imgur.com/ldng5Bc.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cUDxpYX.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,429
Posted By spircix

The bike will look superb in the end: blue frame,...

The bike will look superb in the end: blue frame, satin chrome fender and other hardware and, if you'll get gumwall tyres, that will look perfect! Gosh, I kinda want a tandem now :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 08:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,429
Posted By spircix

Please, keep posting and, when you can, post as...

Please, keep posting and, when you can, post as many pics as possible. Really nice-looking bike, I would love to see the end result :)
Personally, I would leave the patina, because it goes great...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-17-18, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,221
Posted By spircix

My commuter is a 26" fully rigid mtb, and I've...

My commuter is a 26" fully rigid mtb, and I've tried various types of tyres for winter commuting. I used 26x2.3 Conti Baron enduro tyre in the front + 26x2.10 Maxxis Ignitor in the back, which were...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-18, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,709
Posted By spircix

I would inspect the frame. If the frame is in...

I would inspect the frame. If the frame is in good condition and there is still plenty of life left in it, I would keep using it. From what you've written, I assume that the bike is very dear to you....
Forum: Commuting
01-13-18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,824
Posted By spircix

2.15" tyres will fit 65mm fenders. I have tried...

2.15" tyres will fit 65mm fenders. I have tried 2.10 inch tyres with aggressive thread on my 26 inch MTB with 65mm fenders and they fit nicely. Bearing in mind that your tyres are basically road...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-08-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,197
Posted By spircix

I kinda love my winter bike. It's a late 90s...

I kinda love my winter bike. It's a late 90s all-rigid Trek mtb, but it's a kind of bike I wanted when I was a little kid, so I do not hate it. Also, it's nice to give an old abandoned bike a new...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-15, 08:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,857
Posted By spircix

When I'm commuting on my old, crappy MTB, I enjoy...

When I'm commuting on my old, crappy MTB, I enjoy passing hipsters on fixies. That's fun. I also like to watch how they pass me at the traffic lights and when they turn green try to stay ahead of me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-14, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By spircix

Ok, by 10 speed crankset I meant a crankset that...

Ok, by 10 speed crankset I meant a crankset that is meant to be paired with 10 speed cassettes. Better question would be like this:
Are teeth of cranksets meant for 6-speed chains different than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By spircix

The rest of the groupset is Shimano Altus LT 6...

The rest of the groupset is Shimano Altus LT 6 speed and I want to leave it as it is for now. In addition, where I am from, old groupsets are very expensive because it is a trendy thing to have them....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By spircix

Koga-Miyata Roadrunner BB and Crankset upgrade

Hello everyone! New member here :)

I have an old 1980 Koga-Miyata Roadrunner with the infamous Shimano Selecta crankset.
I have heard that they may cause problems. For me at the moment the...
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