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05-08-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By Yan

Prime is the house brand of Chain Reaction Cycles...

Prime is the house brand of Chain Reaction Cycles (same company as Wiggle). They went bankrupt and was liquidated.
05-05-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 971
Posted By Yan

Check out the SQ-Lab 611.

Check out the SQ-Lab 611.
05-05-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 726
Posted By Yan

Try searching on the Chinertown forum. They are...

Try searching on the Chinertown forum. They are the AliExpress experts.
05-04-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 726
Posted By Yan

Why no just use that cheap Novatec hub I linked...

Why no just use that cheap Novatec hub I linked to. The whole wheel would only cost 100 Euro. I did a search online for forum comments and that hub seems to be fine.
05-04-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 726
Posted By Yan

Sorry, I have no personal experience with these...

Sorry, I have no personal experience with these hubs.

I believe the RAR9 is the lightweight hub, and the RAR12 is the standard hub which uses larger bearings. No idea about the 13 and 16.
...
05-04-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 726
Posted By Yan

How about the Bitex RAR12 rear hub? It comes in...

How about the Bitex RAR12 rear hub? It comes in both 130 and 135mm widths. You can get interchangeable end caps for this hub that let you convert between the two.

There is also this Novatec hub...
05-04-24, 02:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 726
Posted By Yan

See here: ...

See here:
https://www.bike24.com/p2123285.html?sku=452178
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,316
Posted By Yan

Have you guys seen the new Ortlieb Quick Rack,...

Have you guys seen the new Ortlieb Quick Rack, which is another rack that can be attached and detached from the bike in a few seconds. Costs about $100.

https://youtu.be/dlt1ScUPC-c
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,316
Posted By Yan

Hard to see the value proposition of paying $400...

Hard to see the value proposition of paying $400 for a Tailfin rack when you can buy the nice looking rack below for $57 including shipping.

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006841162769.html...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,316
Posted By Yan

I think Gauvins is Canadian so he already has...

I think Gauvins is Canadian so he already has affordable healthcare, wouldn't save much buying drugs in Europe.
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,316
Posted By Yan

I am impressed by your dedication to this. My own...

I am impressed by your dedication to this. My own packing strategy involves raiding my closet for whatever gear I need, throwing them into a pile on the ground, and attempting to cram them into my...
04-30-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,184
Posted By Yan

Riser stems, they look goofy but hey, you gotta...

Riser stems, they look goofy but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do.

That said, it sounds like this bike simply doesn't have a geometry suited to you.
04-29-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 377
Posted By Yan

It might help if you actual told us what the...

It might help if you actual told us what the message is.

:lol:
04-29-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,639
Posted By Yan

There's no difference between e-bikes,...

There's no difference between e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds, e-whatevers. It doesn't matter if it has a hand throttle, a pedal sensor, or any other type of power control.

Any machine that allows a...
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,553
Posted By Yan

We use this one on my wife's bike. It's lighter...

We use this one on my wife's bike. It's lighter and cheaper than Tubus, and works with its own line of quick release rack-top trunk accessories.

We are currently cycling around the world and...
04-27-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By Yan

SRAM power meter spiders are dirt cheap nowadays,...

SRAM power meter spiders are dirt cheap nowadays, and the new crop of power meters coming from China are perfectly accurate according to reviews, and undercut all western brands on price. No wonder...
04-27-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,040
Posted By Yan

These things are absolutely everywhere in some...

These things are absolutely everywhere in some regions nowadays. Tons of them in many Canadian cities. They even have them on Randalls Island in NYC, which is the last place I would have expected...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,055
Posted By Yan

It's these guys from Poland who specialize in...

It's these guys from Poland who specialize in track hubs. I'm sure there are lighter hubs now but when I built those wheels, these guys were one of the lightest on the market, at least for track...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,055
Posted By Yan

What's the popular lightweight aluminum rim and...

What's the popular lightweight aluminum rim and hub combo to build nowadays? It's been a while since I've investigated the lightweight side of the market.

The last set of lightweight wheels I...
04-26-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,157
Posted By Yan

Whey protein powder that comes in the large tubs....

Whey protein powder that comes in the large tubs. Good for lifting too.
04-25-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By Yan

If your fork crown has a hole I would consider...

If your fork crown has a hole I would consider mounting there, or failing that, on your helmet.
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,976
Posted By Yan

I ended up settling on 70psi for the 35mm Kenda...

I ended up settling on 70psi for the 35mm Kenda tire. I'm at around 250lb total weight. When the tire is at 50-60psi I can feel it squirming around under me.
04-25-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

What the actual F are you even TALKING ABOUT???...

What the actual F are you even TALKING ABOUT??? HOW in the freaking world did you read what I wrote, and understand it the way you understood it??? Do you not understand the concept of parallel...
04-25-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

What's a typo? Your post was a typo? I'm arguing...

What's a typo? Your post was a typo? I'm arguing with a typo? Oh my god....

You seem to think that I somehow suggested that small small would "always" result in a too short chain. Where in the...
04-25-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

Yes, That's exactly the thread I'm talking about....

Yes, That's exactly the thread I'm talking about.

What's with the gaslighting? Are you a psycho or what? Anyone can read that thread and immediately notice that you're clueless. Check it out,...
04-25-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

Yes. That IS what I'm claiming. What are you...

Yes. That IS what I'm claiming. What are you going to do about it?

Maybe you have amnesia, but there was a multi page back and forth with that idiot last time on this exact topic.
04-25-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

Yeah, as long as you also check big big before...

Yeah, as long as you also check big big before install, it's fine.

The problem is that some people such as kcjc don't bother with this step.
04-25-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

That's a big assumption to make if you're working...

That's a big assumption to make if you're working on an unknown bike.

It would be fine if you only ever work on your own bikes.
04-25-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

You'll never read that debate because it's a...

You'll never read that debate because it's a fabrication that he just invented.
04-25-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

It wasn't you FBinNY, it was kcjc. ...

It wasn't you FBinNY, it was kcjc.



Nope. I never argued for such a thing. That's revisionist history to hide your own humiliation.

You said chains should be sized based purely on small...
04-24-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,920
Posted By Yan

Where is that total fool who was here a couple of...

Where is that total fool who was here a couple of months ago insisting that chains should be sized based on the small chainring small cog combo.
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 622
Posted By Yan

I'm going to be in arriving in Bali in three...

I'm going to be in arriving in Bali in three days. Currently riding through East Java. Any recommendations for activities?
04-23-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 966
Posted By Yan

One time I hacksawed a steel steerer with the...

One time I hacksawed a steel steerer with the star nut inside. Sawed straight through the star nut and had to hammer in a new one.
04-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 272
Posted By Yan

Tranzx makes one that is quite compact. I use it...

Tranzx makes one that is quite compact. I use it on my touring bike.

https://na.tranzx.com/products/antishock-ql-suspension-post
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 757
Posted By Yan

How is your fitter going to fit you on the...

How is your fitter going to fit you on the Endurace when Canyon doesn't even sell the integrated bars in different sizes? That bike uses the proprietary CP0018 integrated bars. Canyon USA refuses to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,880
Posted By Yan

Back in the day I used to tour on a 48-38-24...

Back in the day I used to tour on a 48-38-24 triple crank with a 11-34 cassette. The 48 front / 11 rear high gear is very fast, while the 24 front / 34 rear low gear could get me up pretty much any...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,880
Posted By Yan

Imagine a simple scenario where the chainring and...

Imagine a simple scenario where the chainring and cog have the same number of teeth. Let's say a 24t chainring driving a 24t cog. It's a 1:1 ratio, so for every one time your leg goes around, the...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,219
Posted By Yan

How about wearing two different contacts, one in...

How about wearing two different contacts, one in each eye. Dominant eye distance, other eye near. Works for most people.
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,219
Posted By Yan

Contact lenses with regular sunglasses over top.

Contact lenses with regular sunglasses over top.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 471
Posted By Yan

ICAN is a well known Chinese brand that has been...

ICAN is a well known Chinese brand that has been selling internationally for years. Nothing wrong with their products. Likewise with Winspace, Farsports, Light Bicycle, etc. All these companies are...
Forum: Touring
04-17-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,521
Posted By Yan

It's because the majority of tourers are retirees...

It's because the majority of tourers are retirees :50:
Forum: Touring
04-16-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By Yan

I did the Cabot trail last September on a loaded...

I did the Cabot trail last September on a loaded touring bike. You won't have any problems on an e-bike. It's not that difficult, only four climbs, two big two small. Put on an audiobook and you'll...
Forum: Touring
04-15-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 798
Posted By Yan

Mavic A319 rims are an option. Nice and cheap,...

Mavic A319 rims are an option. Nice and cheap, and has eyelets. No real functional difference from the more expensive A719 version, having used both.

Kinlin makes an asymmetrical 25mm internal,...
04-14-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,901
Posted By Yan

I eat tons of jelly rolls until my chin has its...

I eat tons of jelly rolls until my chin has its own jelly rolls. At that point, the chin strap is so tight it's straining to snap in half. Problem solved, no more loose chin strap.
04-14-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 974
Posted By Yan

People have been complaining about all kinds of...

People have been complaining about all kinds of things since the dawn of history. You could make a tire looser than a grandma and some weakling with baby fingers will still complain it's too hard to...
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By Yan

I use aerobars.

I use aerobars.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,414
Posted By Yan

Metal bottle cages bent inward with your hand....

Metal bottle cages bent inward with your hand. You can make them grip as tight as you want.

They would ruin your look though.
04-14-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 974
Posted By Yan

It's difficult because hookless came onto the...

It's difficult because hookless came onto the scene, and as a result everybody had to make their tires tighter than a baby's ass, to avoid being sued into bankruptcy from tires coming off.
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,521
Posted By Yan

Strictly from a physical standpoint, no, rest...

Strictly from a physical standpoint, no, rest days are not necessary once you're in good shape. If you're coming from a desk job it may take you a few weeks of touring before you get to this point,...
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,521
Posted By Yan

Unless you're cycling across thousands of miles...

Unless you're cycling across thousands of miles of Siberian tundra, or you're one of those waiting-for-death geezers who have lost all interest in the world, you're going to want to take an...
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