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03-12-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 594
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Just because you disagree with some other...

Just because you disagree with some other people's opinions, it doesn't justify thread-crapping like this. If you don't understand my point of view, you don't need to comment.
03-11-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 594
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I think there's a possibility that the people who...

I think there's a possibility that the people who quote you to insult you are the ones with cognitive distortions.

In my opinion it can be obvious to other people that everyone has their own...
03-10-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 594
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Yeah, but I can't remember whether this site has...

Yeah, but I can't remember whether this site has issues with copyrighted photos.
03-10-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 594
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Tire treads

I was searching and found these cool designs. What do you think?

Panaracer CrossTown Sport
Vredestein Dynamic Tour
Kenda Khan II K-1172
Schwalbe Green Marathon HS620
Specialized Hemisphere
02-27-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,816
Posted By hybridbkrdr

All 8 speed groups worked well?

I heard that comment in a Youtube video where some cyclists were comparing Shimano, SRAM and Campy. Then someone said that all the 8 speed groups worked great. If that's the case, wouldn't some...
02-24-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 729
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Steel vs Aluminum with 2 inch tires

So I saw this Youtube video of a guy describing the difference between steel, carbon, aluminum and titanium. He really liked steel even though he rode a road bike. But on 2 inch tires, would you...
10-29-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 442
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Raleigh Knox vs Linus Rover 9

I was lazy about doing this review for months but I decided to do this in a bit of a rush to get it done. So at this point, I did not include any pictures. However, I'm not done on the details on...
Forum: Touring
07-30-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,965
Posted By hybridbkrdr

If you're looking mainly at the gear inches, the...

If you're looking mainly at the gear inches, the Kona Dew has a 36\22 crankset and 11 to 34T cassette. Of course, that's the lowest-cost model which means you may want to change to a Sunrace SLM96...
Forum: Touring
07-30-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,252
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK then how about 36/22 and 11-34T? That would...

OK then how about 36/22 and 11-34T? That would mean 17.9 to 90.6.
Forum: Touring
07-29-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,252
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK, I meant there are other implications such as...

OK, I meant there are other implications such as which chainring would you spend most of your time on. With 46, maybe most people would just want to ditch the crankset. However, 40T might be way...
07-25-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,965
Posted By hybridbkrdr

sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium Since...

sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium

Since a number of foods have sodium and potassium, I can take a Caltrate calcium pill with magnesium. I can also eat Triscuit salty crackers. Overall...
Forum: Touring
07-23-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,252
Posted By hybridbkrdr

40/26 + 11-34T or 46/30 + 11-36T

Which one would you pick. (gear calculator shows with 27.5x2.00 with 170mm cranks it would be 21 to 100 gear inches for the first combo or 23 to 116 for the 2nd combo)

Also, as a side question, do...
07-23-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Posted By hybridbkrdr

A quick look at Nashbar shows they have the...

A quick look at Nashbar shows they have the Shimano Tourney BR-TX805 $22.49, the Shimano BR-M375 $25.99, Avid BB5 $28.99, Avid BB7 $48.49, Hayes MX-5 $51.99. I know the TRP Spyke model is there for...
07-16-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,075
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Yeah, but my brain is really random. I like...

Yeah, but my brain is really random. I like seeing all the positive comments for silver though. And I agree with the anodized idea. Hey, at the time of this post, there are 40% yes. I didn't...
07-15-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,075
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Colored derailleurs

What would you think of derailleurs in colors like blue, red, green or orange?
07-05-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Well, every time I comment about something a...

Well, every time I comment about something a bunch of people criticize anyway so I figured I would just post those just to see the comments. lol
07-03-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Maxxis Metropass Schwalbe Energizer Vittoria Randonneur

all in 27.5x2.00". I'm wondering if you have any comments I wouldn't think about.
Forum: Touring
07-01-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I wanted to be clear, there wouldn't be extra...

I wanted to be clear, there wouldn't be extra mounts. I mean someone on this board once said he had the Nashbar frame with both and didn't like the v-brake bosses sticking out when discs were...
Forum: Touring
06-30-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By hybridbkrdr

This time I meant both at the same time. I...

This time I meant both at the same time. I thought some people might have an interest.
Forum: Touring
06-30-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Disc only, V-brake only or Disc + V-brake?

I'm far from building framesets yet but I think tourists have different needs. Like v-brakes or mechanical disc brakes might be preferable for simplicity. But I was thinking yesterday, if you find...
06-26-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,342
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Well, with 20 votes in there are 80% for 40mm and...

Well, with 20 votes in there are 80% for 40mm and 20% for 2 inches. I guess if I wanted to sell a frameset I know I'd be selling a niche product. I don't think I'd ever "sellout" and sell a product...
06-25-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,342
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I did want to make the point I can get plenty of...

I did want to make the point I can get plenty of speed with the Raleigh Knox with 55mm tires.

In any case, I did want to see other people's opinions. I can see now why so many manufacturers are...
06-23-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,342
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I was passed once by a fat bike while riding a...

I was passed once by a fat bike while riding a bike with Tiagra hubs and 28mm Vittoria Randonneur tires. Besides, I feel like I can get plenty of speed with the Raleigh Knox with 55mm tires. Anyway,...
06-22-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,342
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I'm glad to see the responses. I have my own...

I'm glad to see the responses. I have my own bias but was curious to know what other people think. I'm not ready to write a review of the two bikes I bought recently but I did buy a Raleigh Knox...
06-21-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,342
Posted By hybridbkrdr

700x40 or 27.5x2.00

Which one would you choose for general commuting? It would include cracked roads and shortcuts on grass, dirt roads or trails.
06-09-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,289
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Where do you find thousands of frame styles? ...

Where do you find thousands of frame styles? Usually if I'm looking for hybrid framesets all I find are road and mountain frames.
06-08-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,082
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Trek Dual Sport Gen5 or Bombtrack Munroe AL.

Trek Dual Sport Gen5 or Bombtrack Munroe AL.
06-04-23, 06:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,009
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I think 1x solution would be 36T crankset and...

I think 1x solution would be 36T crankset and 11-36T cassette.
In any case, there are lots of 39T etc cranksets out there. The Stronglight Impact might work (even though this is a 2 year old...
06-04-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By hybridbkrdr

If you choose two chainguards, do you add a...

If you choose two chainguards, do you add a spacer on one side? I mean the side of the bottom bracket. My other choice might be one chainguard but would I be better off with one of those anti drop...
05-28-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Is ERD about 6mm larger than inside rim?

If you measure the inside of the rim, can you just add 6mm to get the ERD?
05-27-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,511
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Just to mention some things. Cyclingabout on...

Just to mention some things. Cyclingabout on Youtube has reviews (and pathlesspedaled). And Decathlon stores have the Riverside 520.
05-27-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,511
Posted By hybridbkrdr

If you want to look at the archived Trek 520 on...

If you want to look at the archived Trek 520 on the Trek web site, it gives you an idea of the "traditional" touring bike. I haven't looked at touring bikes lately so I can't name many right now. I...
05-23-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK, either. Well it's an Altus FD-M310. Not the...

OK, either. Well it's an Altus FD-M310. Not the typical type but how do you say again, the one that looks higher.
EDIT: I meant a top swing rather than a downswing.
05-23-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I meant I think my chainline is 48.8mm. But I...

I meant I think my chainline is 48.8mm. But I want to change the front derailleur to an Altus that says 47.5mm and 50mm. I don't know if this means FROM 47.5mm to 50mm or EITHER 47.5mm or 50mm.
05-23-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By hybridbkrdr

What is 47.5\50mm chainline FD?

I think my vernier caliper reads 48.8mm for the chainline on the bike. But are some front derailleur either 47.5mm or 50mm OR 47.5mm to 50mm?

oops, mod can you move to bike mechanics
05-20-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 483
Posted By hybridbkrdr

OK, I see how it looks. I meant I thought about...

OK, I see how it looks. I meant I thought about getting the frameset and building it because I wanted to choose a lot of my own kind of gear like silver bars, stem, seatpost then WTB Speed saddle,...
05-19-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 483
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Well, I was thinking of getting the Bombtrack...

Well, I was thinking of getting the Bombtrack Munroe AL frameset and maybe the Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 27.5x2.00 tires. I saw the stock bike has 34T and 11-34T. But I wondering if 36T and 11-36T...
05-19-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I wanted to use a bunch of stuff I wanted to...

I wanted to use a bunch of stuff I wanted to choose myself like silver bars and stem, WTB Speed saddle, Schwalbe Marathon Mondial tires, Shimano pedals and the new sealed bearing Shimano hubs. And I...
05-18-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 483
Posted By hybridbkrdr

36T or 40T chainring for 11-36T?

I was thinking of doing a build with 1x drivetrain but if I'm looking at the possibility of going with 36T crankset with 11-36T. But does this present a problem? I mean there are manufacturers...
05-18-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I was thinking about the Bombtrack Munroe AL...

I was thinking about the Bombtrack Munroe AL frameset. It would be running maybe 27.5x2.00 tires. Does it make a difference if I try 11-36T cassette instead of 11-34T?
05-18-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By hybridbkrdr

104 or 110 bcd for 36T chainring?

I wanted to assemble a 1x crankset with a 36T chainring (for hybrid). Is it easier to choose 104 or 110 bcd for this? Is it easy to put a bashguard on both sides?
05-16-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 749
Posted By hybridbkrdr

That's a surprise. I had assumed I needed to...

That's a surprise. I had assumed I needed to raise the pressure. lol '
05-14-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 749
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I read the international standard is 6mm...

I read the international standard is 6mm clearance on each side. I guess you can go a bit lower than that. Although being very precise might be a challenge since a number of tires aren't always...
05-12-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 749
Posted By hybridbkrdr

That tire looks gorgeous. Can you say what kind...

That tire looks gorgeous. Can you say what kind of tire it is?
05-12-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 749
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Are 2.00" tires acceptable?

I read about the advantages of 650b wheels so I tried two 27.5" hybrids.
The first had 55mm or 2.16" tires. I was able to ride over train tracks, 1 inch rocks, grass, roll on and off street curbs...
03-08-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,719
Posted By hybridbkrdr

What government agency can you use to take this...

What government agency can you use to take this site down?
03-02-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,719
Posted By hybridbkrdr

Possible Shimano spoof

I went to Shimanocycle dot com and placed an order for $148. The site asked for a verification code from my bank and the bank sent it by text. When the payment went through I thought it was legit. ...
03-02-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,057
Posted By hybridbkrdr

What about the idea of using different wheel...

What about the idea of using different wheel sizes for different heights. Like say shorter people could get the 26" wheel bikes, 27.5" for medium height and 29" for taller people.

Also, what do...
02-28-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,057
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I'd need to read on bike geometry and other...

I'd need to read on bike geometry and other details yes. I'd likely have to work with other people to work on the fine details. (I've built some bicycles from the ground up though.)

I just read...
02-28-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,057
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I suppose if I wanted to sell a test line at a...

I suppose if I wanted to sell a test line at a place like Nashbar it remains to be determined how many. If I wanted a particular type of model I'm just assuming a part of the market would like it,...
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