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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By twowheeldesign

I haven't ever had issues with bleeding brakes,...

I haven't ever had issues with bleeding brakes, and I am solidly in the "average person with average skill" group! :) At worst, I have had to try it 2-3 times if I really mess up, which isn't a huge...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,971
Posted By twowheeldesign

I have a Kuat NV Base 2.0, went with it over the...

I have a Kuat NV Base 2.0, went with it over the Sherpa since you can add an attachment to make it a 4-bike rack.

I like it, it is slick to load a variety of styles/sizes of bikes. The one knock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,451
Posted By twowheeldesign

If its from a buy/sell shop, that should give a...

If its from a buy/sell shop, that should give a little more piece of mind I think, but regardless of what happens, OP if you pull the trigger on a box (or more) - keep us updated, I am curious!
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,118
Posted By twowheeldesign

Congrats, that is a killer first year of riding!...

Congrats, that is a killer first year of riding! Enjoy year 2!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By twowheeldesign

Yeah good work, that is a sharp looking ride!

Yeah good work, that is a sharp looking ride!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,884
Posted By twowheeldesign

This covers me too, if it is rainy or especially...

This covers me too, if it is rainy or especially dusty, I throw in a small bottle of chain lube and a rag so that I don't have to listen to chain squeak after 30-40 miles :)
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-04-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,974
Posted By twowheeldesign

I have one bike with fenders, I'll second or...

I have one bike with fenders, I'll second or third the ~10mm of clearance. The only time I run into issues with that is with wet/sticky snow gumming up between the tire/fender, but that is only a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By twowheeldesign

Thanks everyone for the input and help, I am...

Thanks everyone for the input and help, I am going to try antiseize first, and if that doesn't last long, I'll try the loctite and then replace the BB if needed!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By twowheeldesign

Interesting, that looks like it would work well -...

Interesting, that looks like it would work well - just curious, have you noticed that the Tef-Gel lasts any longer or shorter than standard grease or antiseize?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,031
Posted By twowheeldesign

Praxis M30 BB Creak - Loctite or Grease?

I have put ~3500 miles on my Praxis M30 Threaded Bottom Bracket, and it just recently developed a slight creak. I have done my due diligence and cleaned/checked the cranks, chainring, seatpost,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-19-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,382
Posted By twowheeldesign

This reminded me - the most recent episode of...

This reminded me - the most recent episode of "The Gravel Ride" podcast detailed how a group of Ohio gravel grinders created a library of routes on RideWithGPS. Apparently ended up pretty cool, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,358
Posted By twowheeldesign

Had this older quantum race in college, wish I...

Had this older quantum race in college, wish I were still riding it, but had to sell!
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,023
Posted By twowheeldesign

That purple is sweet! That pic alone should end...

That purple is sweet! That pic alone should end this discussion :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By twowheeldesign

I suppose it could have been, I am not an expert...

I suppose it could have been, I am not an expert but would have thought you would have felt a mushy lever from the start. In your original post you say "has started to feel mushy" - how long did it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By twowheeldesign

Could be a combo of worn pads and needing to...

Could be a combo of worn pads and needing to bleed the brakes. I bleed mine ~once a year and that usually firms up the bite point, as my brakes don't have a bite point adjustment.

If you brakes...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-13-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By twowheeldesign

Yeah that is good to know - have family near...

Yeah that is good to know - have family near there, so will have to check it out when we visit them!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,440
Posted By twowheeldesign

Another vote for tires and also an appropriate...

Another vote for tires and also an appropriate seat for your butt/riding style.

I rode my old seat which didn't agree with my rear end for far too long. Getting a good, correct size seat made the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 658
Posted By twowheeldesign

Your cleaning routine puts 99% of cyclist to...

Your cleaning routine puts 99% of cyclist to shame... All I do is clean the drivetrain regularly, maybe this will inspire me to do a full wash soon!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,861
Posted By twowheeldesign

Agree with everyone running 40-43 tires....

Agree with everyone running 40-43 tires. Currently on 43 gravelking SK's, and love the comfy ride when I air them down to 30-32psi on the native-surface roads in Northern CA (read: lumpy/rutted). If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,944
Posted By twowheeldesign

I am not an expert, but I recall hearing from my...

I am not an expert, but I recall hearing from my dad (a woodworker) about cleaning with alcohol after stripping paint with mineral spirits. If I recall correctly, the mineral spirits can leave an...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By twowheeldesign

This is obviously a lot of personal preference,...

This is obviously a lot of personal preference, But I would personally go with a 35. I regularly ride 32/38/43 tires on my road and gravel bikes. When I am riding the 38s on pavement, I rarely ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,336
Posted By twowheeldesign

My main riding buddy made some protein/energy...

My main riding buddy made some protein/energy bars for the DAMn this year (240 mile gravel ride across Minnesota).

He used Kodiak Cakes "Protein Balls" mix, they have a few different flavors, you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,168
Posted By twowheeldesign

Thank you - learn something every day! :)

Thank you - learn something every day! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,168
Posted By twowheeldesign

wgscott - This may be a dumb question, but what...

wgscott - This may be a dumb question, but what are those?

Also, to answer the original question, I deal with a lot of goatheads, and tubeless is amazing for them. Granted the narrowest tire I...
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