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11-01-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,234
Posted By Metieval

Personally I hate the way trek fits. Try a...

Personally I hate the way trek fits.

Try a defy,

Try a synapse
10-28-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,778
Posted By Metieval

Hmm I've ever had a pedal come loose let...

Hmm

I've ever had a pedal come loose let alone fall off. Then again I'd notice a loose pedal instantly.

On that note, I only snug my pedals. There is no need for them to be tight.
10-18-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,430
Posted By Metieval

I have go try them then, but I do love my ESI

I have go try them then, but I do love my ESI
10-18-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

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There is something else ss gave me.

Better balance.
It gave...
10-18-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By Metieval

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Normal tires all winter...... yes I've been down a few times. Ride...
10-18-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,070
Posted By Metieval

You are correct. "Great" is kind of the catch 22...

You are correct. "Great" is kind of the catch 22 here. as is "need". I guess I define "need" different also.

I do agree with you a less expensive frame can be great. Depends on how we define...
10-17-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,070
Posted By Metieval

Based on your posting history, what is the nicest...

Based on your posting history, what is the nicest frame you've owned and have ridden?

I mean your posting history gives an image of what you ride dictated by your environment, but I thought I'd...
10-16-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,220
Posted By Metieval

I used to keep tires clean, but I used to ride in...

I used to keep tires clean, but I used to ride in farm country. Pesticides, herbicides, manure....

If I rode in the city on human urine , human poop, dumped soda, dumped trash, dumped beer......
10-16-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

I have no shame in being exhausted. You will also...

I have no shame in being exhausted. You will also fail in trying to shame me. Quit trying.
10-16-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

I stated "why" ss can make people stronger. ...

I stated "why" ss can make people stronger.

More exhausting than a ss up a hill is communication with a narcs.
10-15-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

If something made me stronger, but it wasn't the...

If something made me stronger, but it wasn't the best way. Did I still get stronger? Yes!

I have already posted a comment about "strength" isn't necessarily "faster".

And ss wasn't my only...
10-15-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

Throwing personal insults, And then you say... ...

Throwing personal insults, And then you say...



Respect and throwing insults is two different things. On the topic of being "honest" and all.

Is this an April fools joke in October?
Yea, I...
10-15-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,150
Posted By Metieval

Ergon gravel. Or ergon allroad. The gravel...

Ergon gravel. Or ergon allroad.

The gravel tape is thicker than the allroad tape.

This is the allroad tape, I love it ! Grippy but not to tacky.

...
10-15-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

Pushing your limits will generally make you...

Pushing your limits will generally make you stronger.

With ss you often don't have a choice, but to push limits.

On geared bikes most riders will just gear down, and take the easy ride.
10-15-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

Your example of going to the gym and adding...

Your example of going to the gym and adding more weight can be reversed.
As in.... Your geared bike is like going to the gym and then taking 30 lbs off because you're feeling lazy, aka...
10-15-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,070
Posted By Metieval

Somethings are better left discovered than...

Somethings are better left discovered than explained.
Especially when a brand like surly has a cult like following.
10-15-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Metieval

Yes ss/fg can make you stronger depending on...

Yes ss/fg can make you stronger depending on your chosen gearing.

With that said if you want to be fast you have to train both ends of the spectrum. You have to mash the highest gear, and you...
10-14-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,070
Posted By Metieval

No personal experience, but from A few comments...

No personal experience, but from A few comments that gr300 is overly stiff in the front.
Fwiw take it or leave it. Definitely something to think about before committing to building it.
10-12-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,632
Posted By Metieval

End of the world set of tires, Donnelley...

End of the world set of tires,

Donnelley x'plor Mso 700x50. A nice mix of size and middle ground and dependability and toughness. But for now, I wish they would make a version that was a...
10-12-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By Metieval

That thing is set up to be fast. Another way...

That thing is set up to be fast.

Another way too look at it is if 38 to 36 isn't low enough for you then you probably won't like the 38 to 10 either. So just swap it out for a 36t chain ring.
...
Forum: Touring
10-11-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,873
Posted By Metieval

What tire did you tour on? And how are you liking...

What tire did you tour on? And how are you liking that Unit X?
10-10-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By Metieval

Go find a hardtail. Put a surly corner bar on...

Go find a hardtail.
Put a surly corner bar on it (or clone of)
Install skinny tires. Done.

I rode a hardtail 29er with 700x40 x'plor MSO tires. At high PSI and being an aluminum frame, roots...
10-10-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By Metieval

Gearing depends on your gravel. You might like...

Gearing depends on your gravel. You might like that 1x
10-08-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

Enough so, that I'll never buy sram again.

Enough so, that I'll never buy sram again.
10-08-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

What you are getting at, your ability to take...

What you are getting at, your ability to take stuff out of context.
My closing argument on the hammers , was use the correct tool for the job. The ratchet was , I thought , obvious example of the...
10-08-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 955
Posted By Metieval

Too technical for bikeforums. ;) You might want...

Too technical for bikeforums. ;)
You might want to try another forum :)

Sorry I can't help you on spoke selection.
10-08-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Metieval

Let me know what shop you work at, I'd like to...

Let me know what shop you work at, I'd like to avoid it. I'll add it to my anti trek anti specialized list.
I like to spend money, I like nice bikes, (bigger profit margins for the shops too.) But I...
10-08-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Metieval

Considering not all websites do this.... yea its...

Considering not all websites do this.... yea its the website.
Giant doesn't do this. Cannondakexdiesnt, bombtrack doesn't, kona doesn't, niner doesn't Only trek/specialized which share much of the...
10-08-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,430
Posted By Metieval

I had a drop bar bike that chattered hard. I put...

I had a drop bar bike that chattered hard. I put 38c protite paselas on it, and it took the edge off. I then put those tires on a steel framed 1991 Schwinn crosscut with the GPS or GPS grips on it...
10-08-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

Back at you, my comment on the journeyman has 0...

Back at you, my comment on the journeyman has 0 impact on you. It's always been a cheap entry level bike.

Apparently we can both comment on stuff we disagree with, Who knew.... I'll follow your...
10-08-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

yea Fixie is a different story , but if a...

yea

Fixie is a different story , but if a person wants a SS. Find a pf30 or bb30 and use eccentric bb.

Way more frame choices, way better wheel choices.

Heck even cyclocross or Gravel...
10-08-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,299
Posted By Metieval

You could put a 23 on it and be fine. Super fast...

You could put a 23 on it and be fine. Super fast too. But a 23 on a wide wheel, leave an undesirable shape on wet roads. Think landing on the heal of your shoe on a wet tile floor.
You be fine...
10-08-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Metieval

I'm just speedily (trying to) bouncing between ...

I'm just speedily (trying to) bouncing between different brands hardtails. I know what I want, just a matter of finding it.

Trek and Specialized websites was just off putting.

I was curious...
10-08-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Metieval

My android reloads tabs when switching between...

My android reloads tabs when switching between them. Not all web sites but trek does. So tabs don't help much. It does same thing so main page has their sales bullop, then you have to open specs,...
10-08-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

They are "better" for certain reasons. My...

They are "better" for certain reasons.

My tool collection doesn't consist of 1 claw hammer. I've a framing hammer, a finish hammer, multiple mini sledge , different weights, multiple ball peens...
10-08-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

If it's both, then start your stance with...

If it's both, then start your stance with 'both',

;)
10-08-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

So what is is? Manufactures creating,...

So what is is?

Manufactures creating, demand.

Or

Demand, determining what manufactures produce.

Pick one!
10-08-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

Oh but mainstream is wrong, on bikes and many...

Oh but mainstream is wrong, on bikes and many other things!

Old grump clubs, riding their weekly group rides at 12 mp average. On their carbon Race bikes, skinny tires, full spandex kit, because...
10-08-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,430
Posted By Metieval

On my mtb I run Esi extra chunky, for pavement...

On my mtb I run Esi extra chunky, for pavement flat bar bikes I like the ergon gp grips. I actually liked them on the mtb too for comfort. I just felt like I didn't have as much freedom to throw the...
10-08-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

People are going to willfully and intentionally...

People are going to willfully and intentionally gloss over your point. It is 2023, cognitive dissonance is king.
10-08-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Metieval

Some websites work great on a phone. Some...

Some websites work great on a phone.

Some don't.

Some websites suck on a computer also, specialized and trek specifically. Its just more bearable on a computer.

Its already bad enough my...
10-08-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

If it was 100% demand, they wouldn't need...

If it was 100% demand, they wouldn't need advertisment or sponsored racers pushing trends.
I will agree that location determines what shops carry.
10-08-23, 01:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,299
Posted By Metieval

You don't need skinny (road) tires to be faster....

You don't need skinny (road) tires to be faster. You just need better tires.
Depending on your roads higher volume tires could be faster.
If you want a road road tire though put on a 32c gp5000....
10-08-23, 12:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Metieval

yes, But if I have to jump through hoops, to get...

yes, But if I have to jump through hoops, to get to the info that matters the most. Then apparently what matters the most is of no concern to the maker?
As for learning the internet. It takes more...
10-07-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,182
Posted By Metieval

Is touring even a thing anymore? Trek dropped...

Is touring even a thing anymore?
Trek dropped it, cannondale dropped them.
Giant has them in UK ,The US, not so much.


Want a tour bike, your options are limited.

Everything went gravel and...
10-07-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 464
Posted By Metieval

bike manufacture websites

Am I the only one that judges bikes by the the pain in the rear, or the ease of the online shopping experience while shopping online for bikes?

Example Trek , specialized, I find shopping them...
10-07-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 955
Posted By Metieval

I could be totally wrong here. But I would assume...

I could be totally wrong here. But I would assume gravel wheels would be closer to road wheels, stiff for efficiency.
Mtb wheels will be more vertically compliant, for a nice ride. Hence shallower....
10-07-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By Metieval

I was looking at bikes. Saw the marin dsx flat...

I was looking at bikes. Saw the marin dsx flat bar gravel bike.

And it is QR.

I get it its a budget bike.

The question is why do manufactures make hybrids and flat bar gravel bike budget...
09-30-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By Metieval

After dozen of scam messages. And then people...

After dozen of scam messages. And then people being flakes. I finally sold my bike.

I did start screwing with the scammers.

They have canned responses.

The ad clearly said medium.
...
09-30-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,509
Posted By Metieval

Oh wow, FX makes a cool drop bar bike. I...

Oh wow, FX makes a cool drop bar bike.

I really want to experiment with a surly corner bar now.
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