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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 865
Posted By Viich

I will POUND you out of the gate if you run 50:11...

I will POUND you out of the gate if you run 50:11 and you'll never get by me.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 865
Posted By Viich

44:16 on a 20x1.75 tire, obviously.

44:16 on a 20x1.75 tire, obviously.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,959
Posted By Viich

Don't know where you are, but if your local...

Don't know where you are, but if your local overnight lows are consistently well below zero, you will want studded tires to ride to work in the winter. Or at minimum a winter-specific compound - same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 269
Posted By Viich

Not L-Twoo, but I've got Sensah Quantum 2x10,...

Not L-Twoo, but I've got Sensah Quantum 2x10, which works with Shimano 11sp cable pull.

I like the shift mechanism - it works like SRAM, but you move the whole brake lever instead of a separate...
Forum: BMX
05-15-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By Viich

Go to the track. Try it out, have a blast. You...

Go to the track. Try it out, have a blast. You don't need to go so hard as to crash all the time - you'll probably fall at some point, WEAR PADS & a full face - but people rarely crash in the old guy...
Forum: BMX
05-15-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Viich

Yea - I don't really like cable disc at all, but...

Yea - I don't really like cable disc at all, but brakes aren't really that big a deal in BMX - but it just didn't have enough braking power for the one-finger-safety to do anything on manuals. Even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,925
Posted By Viich

I'm in Canada. Buying from Europe is usually...

I'm in Canada. Buying from Europe is usually cheaper and faster shipping than from USA.

UPS is the the devil. They charge COD fees to broker that are outrageous. I avoid any USA company that won't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 728
Posted By Viich

33%. 3 speed Sturmey.

33%. 3 speed Sturmey.
Forum: BMX
05-11-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By Viich

I never really did any racing as a kid, there...

I never really did any racing as a kid, there were no tracks anywhere close - I started after my kids did, I was 40.
Forum: BMX
05-11-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Viich

After a couple more rides - the mechanical disc...

After a couple more rides - the mechanical disc brake is coming off in favour of a magura mt-sport
Forum: BMX
05-05-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Viich

New race cruiser build - TRUE

I had a heavily used 15yo Redline Proline. I never really liked it, but it let me race cruiser class.

I picked up this True frame, got a StayStrong front wheel, built myself a rear wheel with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 562
Posted By Viich

I don't have one, but it's hard to argue with a...

I don't have one, but it's hard to argue with a Fly12 from Cyclic for the criteria you describe, other than cost. And if you haven't already bought the Garmin camera, their Fly6 is a great rear...
Forum: BMX
04-24-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By Viich

My tricks are pretty much limited to manuals and...

My tricks are pretty much limited to manuals and small jumps. But that's my skill, nothing to do with my age.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 544
Posted By Viich

Need more info. If the rear spacing is 130 or...

Need more info. If the rear spacing is 130 or 135mm, then you can likely use just about any direct drive trainer.

If it's goofy spacing, you still might be able to make something like the Feedback...
Forum: BMX
04-22-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 275
Posted By Viich

Schwinn Pro Modified is 1996-2002 - the...

Schwinn Pro Modified is 1996-2002 - the "mid-school" period.

The Answer fork looks like it's an Answer Alumi-lite, completely matching the period. Looks like might be Profile cranks. Looks like...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,750
Posted By Viich

I think take center of the lane is the answer....

I think take center of the lane is the answer. You're only on the bridge for 30s. You are out from the curb, a good signal that you have the lane. The two drivers that make the close pass are just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,561
Posted By Viich

I've never had a problem with MEC tubes, used...

I've never had a problem with MEC tubes, used them for years. If you're using butyl tubes, they're fine.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 925
Posted By Viich

Yea, I pay a lot more attention to my full-face...

Yea, I pay a lot more attention to my full-face helmet for racing BMX than I do the helmet I wear riding to work. I've got one nice road helmet, (cheapest Giro from 3 years ago) but I've got a few...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-13-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By Viich

Why not just measure to see whether the dropouts...

Why not just measure to see whether the dropouts on yours are 130 or 135mm spacing and get a generic wheel rather than getting one from Burley? I believe it's 135, but I had a Kazoo, my neighbour had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,299
Posted By Viich

You joke, but I've definitely stopped a shudder...

You joke, but I've definitely stopped a shudder by putting a leg against the top tube. My Immediate Action drill for it. Usually works.
Forum: Commuting
04-12-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,985
Posted By Viich

145mm 24mm spindle cranks for direct mount...

145mm 24mm spindle cranks for direct mount chainrings available here:
(105, 125, 165 as well)

Kids Bike MTB Mountain Bike Crankset GXP Bicycle Crank (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFaGVsH)
Forum: BMX
04-11-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Posted By Viich

It's certainly not a problem :love:. Love the...

It's certainly not a problem :love:. Love the bike. Feels amazing, fits better than my last bike too.
Forum: BMX
04-05-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By Viich

Are you going to try any racing? If you're racing...

Are you going to try any racing? If you're racing 42:15 is crazy high gearing and will make you slow out of the gate, and in general will make the bike accelerate more slowly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,464
Posted By Viich

I get the impression you aren't really interested...

I get the impression you aren't really interested in getting hugely involved in a build, but if there's a shop near you that you want to work with, you could work with them about frames & parts, have...
Forum: BMX
04-05-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By Viich

A smaller than 17T cog on a cruiser? How small a...

A smaller than 17T cog on a cruiser? How small a chainring are you running? 41 or 42 on the front and 18 on the back is normal gearing for a 24" race bike.

37 or 38 on the front with 16 on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,464
Posted By Viich

It's actually often easier for Canadians to ship...

It's actually often easier for Canadians to ship to and from Europe than USA unless you're close enough to the border to take the bike back and forth yourself. For no reason other than USA...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By Viich

It looks really expensive for a bag that I have...

It looks really expensive for a bag that I have to reach behind to attach to the rack with velcro. Also that this will carry much less than one normal pannier, but takes up both spots.

Why did you...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
03-27-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,630
Posted By Viich

Argon 18 made some nice junior bikes in both 24"...

Argon 18 made some nice junior bikes in both 24" and 650C - I just sold my son's 650C this spring - for the next size-up.

I got a good deal on it buying it in the fall, sold it in the spring - I...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-27-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,875
Posted By Viich

I'm not familiar with the Bucksaw's specs, are...

I'm not familiar with the Bucksaw's specs, are you limited to 3.8"? Some trail systems require 4+ in the winter here. I'm anti-suspension anyway. (I'm actually building a DJ with a pogo stick on the...
Forum: BMX
03-25-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By Viich

I still race 20" BMX at 45. Like it better than...

I still race 20" BMX at 45. Like it better than cruiser - though I'm building a new cruiser this year to try and like that more.

Though I really only started at 40. There was no racing near me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By Viich

I haven't had an issue. I've been running...

I haven't had an issue. I've been running tubeless on them for the last 3 years, but before that was running tubed. I think I had one flat on them, no big deal. GP 5K's I think are a really tough...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-18-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By Viich

Those both look to be in relatively good shape....

Those both look to be in relatively good shape. If either of them fits you and you're looking for a bike to commute with, would be great.

I had mountain bikes like that VeloSport as a kid, though...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By Viich

I would say yes - Intec looks pretty nice, appear...

I would say yes - Intec looks pretty nice, appear to be a low-volume German frame builder.

Rohloff hub, belt drive, dynamo hub, rack, leather seat - this is a very nice commuter build.
Forum: BMX
03-14-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,560
Posted By Viich

I assume you mean tubes for your tires. Tubing...

I assume you mean tubes for your tires. Tubing would normally refer to the metal tubes that make up your frame.

Just get any 29" tubes for appropriate width tires. There is nothing special about...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-06-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,105
Posted By Viich

I'm certainly not willing to spend $1000 on a...

I'm certainly not willing to spend $1000 on a bicycle. I have a bunch of them for different kinds of riding, I admit. And a fit would only be useful for one of those kinds of riding.

If you're...
Forum: BMX
03-04-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Viich

So take a picture and inside diameter...

So take a picture and inside diameter measurements, in mm, of:

the bottom bracket shell (if there's a bottom bracket still installed, just a picture will do) - and whether it's threaded or not....
Forum: BMX
03-01-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,383
Posted By Viich

Oh, it would be sweet to race that red Fatboy...

Oh, it would be sweet to race that red Fatboy cruiser for a day.

Nice build.
Forum: BMX
03-01-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Viich

Welcome! People here will definitely help...

Welcome!

People here will definitely help you. I have a Specialized P2 myself, but may or may not be the same standards.
Do you have calipers to measure things? It'll make things much easier if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,199
Posted By Viich

The guy with the 26x4.8" / 559x120mm tubeless...

The guy with the 26x4.8" / 559x120mm tubeless begs to differ. No way to get enough air in there fast enough with a pump, even with booster.
Forum: BMX
02-28-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By Viich

I'm not the OP. @AtNjineer is trying to fit 457...

I'm not the OP. @AtNjineer is trying to fit 457 tires and rims on a frame intended for 406.
Forum: BMX
02-26-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By Viich

So what I'm trying to convey is that 451 is now...

So what I'm trying to convey is that 451 is now labeled as, in addition to 20" with fractional sizing, 20" with decimal sizing but branding on the tire of OS20.

Because bike manufacturers hate us...
Forum: BMX
02-25-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By Viich

Not quite - 20x 1 3/8 is expert size. Uses the...

Not quite - 20x 1 3/8 is expert size. Uses the same size wheels as mini BMX racing. I know it's should be the same, but the manufacturers claim that it isn't compatible. I haven't tested whether it...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,396
Posted By Viich

Ottawa has a limited network that's plowed. That...

Ottawa has a limited network that's plowed. That network is usually done pretty early, before residential streets.

Some of the best paths are groomed for XC skiing & fatbiking, so those are out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 390
Posted By Viich

So yea - but the amount that it pushes the...

So yea - but the amount that it pushes the housing equals the amount of cable pulled. It isn't the anchor for the cable. You may find that you have to bring the lever to the bar to get braking......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,913
Posted By Viich

Ran into the whole Israel-Premier Tech World Tour...

Ran into the whole Israel-Premier Tech World Tour and dev teams at a mountain-top coffee shop a few years ago.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,348
Posted By Viich

I know you said you didn't want to fool with...

I know you said you didn't want to fool with tubeless - but tubeless lets you run a lower pressure (comfy) without pinch flatting. Especially if you run an insert.

I love my Rubino Pro tires. They...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-10-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By Viich

I have TLR Jims set up tubeless, and it saved...

I have TLR Jims set up tubeless, and it saved another 1.5 lbs to get rid of those tubes. I think the tubes weigh nearly as much as the JJ.

Sell the old tires. They're an upgrade for someone (say...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,504
Posted By Viich

It doesn't really give you much except the...

It doesn't really give you much except the ability to try it out - you can ride for 25km per month after the initial 2 week trial (I think - these deals are different per country and have changed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,504
Posted By Viich

2.5 million users means 2.5million created...

2.5 million users means 2.5million created accounts, not paying subscribers. They have NEVER released numbers of paying accounts.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-07-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,721
Posted By Viich

Nice prediction - they just announced the Kickr...

Nice prediction - they just announced the Kickr Core Zwift edition with a Zwift Cog and Click.....
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