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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,333
Posted By MattoftheRocks

R omg E no D wonder D bikeforums I is T empty ...

R omg E no D wonder D bikeforums I is T empty

y’all are nuts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 398
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Is there a Too-Stiff wheel? My neighbor...

Is there a Too-Stiff wheel?

My neighbor gifted me his set of nearly unused Rolf Vectors and I stuck them on my Panasonic Team and it’s definitely been a change for the better even though they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,333
Posted By MattoftheRocks

So when people value a springy frame,...

So when people value a springy frame, Kohler-sink-faucet-smooth quiet shifts with the seldom used shifter out of the way mounted on the down tube, the security of a proven for over a century durable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,333
Posted By MattoftheRocks

and that’s not seen in non-athletes on carbon...

and that’s not seen in non-athletes on carbon bikes?

sheesh.

Carbon bikes are the ultimate cosplay, Lance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 844
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Stack and reach are the most important...

Stack and reach are the most important measurements for “fitting” a bike, but they don’t tell the whole story.

I’m 6’ with a 36” inseam. My shop fitted me to a 56cm bike, it’s about perfect in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Sorry, no Piolet info beyond YouTube reviews...

Sorry, no Piolet info beyond YouTube reviews you’ve probably already seen (PathLessPedaled), just a question: is the Trucker stuck with the same tire width if you go 650b?

I’m a sensitive pansy. A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By MattoftheRocks

If I were picking tires based at all on visual...

If I were picking tires based at all on visual appeal to try to solicit style compliments from non-bicyclists and bicyclists:

• Schwalbe Fat Franks at the top

• Grand Bois Hetre

• any of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,333
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I’m happy for someone going into entrepreneurship...

I’m happy for someone going into entrepreneurship and wish her the best.

I can relate to some of her sentiments, but I know way more people who’ve cracked Aluminum frames than those who’ve cracked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,349
Posted By MattoftheRocks

genejockey rofl! “Pendulosity” is fantastic! Are...

genejockey rofl! “Pendulosity” is fantastic! Are the ol seed pods whacking yer knees?!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,349
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Dont know what your junk are in the way of unless...

Dont know what your junk are in the way of unless you’re trying to keep your hips over the rear axle the whole time.


when it’s off-season and they’re in Sheboygan, sure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,349
Posted By MattoftheRocks

EricF mstateglfr welp, you two probably actually...

EricF mstateglfr welp, you two probably actually are riding and don’t actually have any need for the padding beyond a modesty shroud.

You’ll be fine with some basketball shorts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,349
Posted By MattoftheRocks

yeah, I get infinitely more chafing in tight...

yeah, I get infinitely more chafing in tight shorts, especially if they have a bunch of stitching around the soft bits just to hold some hotspot generating padding inside, and I’m really not into the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,349
Posted By MattoftheRocks

For rides 1-5 hours, I just use sorta-whatever...

For rides 1-5 hours, I just use sorta-whatever sorta-normal shorts and a brooks saddle.

There are some fabrics that’re too stiff, but for the most part, any shorts will be fine. The leather pulls...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Id just follow trakhack’s advise on the...

Id just follow trakhack’s advise on the maintaining the shifting mechanisms but then to satisfy the mod portion of restomod in a somewhat noticeable from >10 feet away kind of way get some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,635
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Practice riding one handed out of the saddle....

Practice riding one handed out of the saddle. It’s easier to do while climbing than on flats.

Shifting becomes just a thing to occupy your free hand while either flowing one handed or stomping one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,498
Posted By MattoftheRocks

In that documentary he talked with great pride...

In that documentary he talked with great pride about his curved headtubes that he’d made for Colnago, but I can’t visualise it nor find examples on Google on either Messoris or Colnagos.

Anybody...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 269
Posted By MattoftheRocks

My LBS has had several nearly identical builds in...

My LBS has had several nearly identical builds in conditions that match your description come in on consignment and sit for months till the owner either takes it back home to part out on eBay or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By MattoftheRocks

retro-gression.com store has a bunch of stuff...

retro-gression.com store has a bunch of stuff that’s okay-to-great to either un-junk a junky new bike, refurb a worn out nice bike, or restomod/convert an old geared bike to SS/fixed. I’ve gotten a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,883
Posted By MattoftheRocks

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mrv I had to squeeeeze fenders into my favorite...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 241
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Townie handlebar on dropped track stem pics?

Because fit reasons for one or two of my bikes, I’m considering an Albatross or other townie style bar non-flipped on a Nitto Jaguar stem… but I’m a bit concerned about how ugly it might end up yet...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 815
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Depends on the bike & trails. 99% of the time I’m...

Depends on the bike & trails. 99% of the time I’m on 28mm’s and don’t change anything.

If I’m out with the 60mm tires, it’s usually an all-day ride or all-week camping & shredding and I crank them...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,499
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Most of the folks I ride fast off road with are,...

Most of the folks I ride fast off road with are, regardless of what type of bike they brought, on ATAC pedals and the remainder are either on SPD or flat pedals.

There are a few dudes around here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,022
Posted By MattoftheRocks

are you twelve? Who goes around calling people...

are you twelve? Who goes around calling people dumb on the internet.

something is wrong with your bikes or your technique and you’re making it harder for yourself to bike. That’s fine.

My bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

you only keep quoting me because we’re in...

you only keep quoting me because we’re in competition as to who can out Uncle Grandpa the other.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Those two sentences back to back. Comedy gold. I...

Those two sentences back to back. Comedy gold. I love it.

so why add the expense of adding a finish that will not-slowly wear off?

Because it actually is meant to be a fashion display piece...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,169
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Are they handicapped? wait… there’s tons of...

Are they handicapped?

wait… there’s tons of videos on YT of people with just one leg and people under 4’6” riding full sized 600cc+ sport bikes.

You may as well also assert that they also can’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I didn’t say anything about other people’s eyes...

I didn’t say anything about other people’s eyes and how they should view things, only elaborated on my own view when I was quoted.

Remember, the OP is only ~”hey this new product exists.”

some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,022
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I’m confused as to how you see a difference. Your...

I’m confused as to how you see a difference. Your torso is on your legs. Your legs are suspending and moving your torso.

If you just like sitting and lightly poking at the pedals, that’s okay....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,022
Posted By MattoftheRocks

yeah. Walking, jogging, running, and standing for...

yeah. Walking, jogging, running, and standing for a whole 7 hours is impossible for anyone who isn’t a genetic freak.

If you’re a secretary or a programmer and have never gone hiking, I suppose I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

So cheap bikes are fashionable in the UK. Noted. ...

So cheap bikes are fashionable in the UK. Noted.

I would be a terrible fashion designer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

you shouldn’t need to guess that I’m a big Basic...

you shouldn’t need to guess that I’m a big Basic Mechanical Principals fan, lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I don’t work for Velo Orange or Jan Heine, so I’m...

I don’t work for Velo Orange or Jan Heine, so I’m not trying to convince anyone of anything.

It’s just a discussion. My contribution is that the design and finish on these premium priced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

so, you like having straight chainline on only...

so, you like having straight chainline on only one cog in the middle of the cassette and having whacked & grindey chainline on a climbing gear or while cruising on a flat and your fondness for 1x has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Cherry picked? I’m sorry, these clean modern...

Cherry picked? I’m sorry, these clean modern understated black hardware adorned BSO’s have been littered all over urban wastelands of North America for over two decades. I’ll give you the benefit of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,169
Posted By MattoftheRocks

“Hehehe, well, the wife couldn't handle a...

“Hehehe, well, the wife couldn't handle a motorcycle and neither could my stepdaughter. Daugher could, but she's 12 and her mom would kill me.”

You're simultaneously grossly overestimating the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

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Forum: Commuting
03-01-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By MattoftheRocks

My usual 15-60°F <2 mile outfit is usually LLBean...

My usual 15-60°F <2 mile outfit is usually LLBean merino wool longjohns & base shirt, Surly’s merino “Long Sleeve Jersey” in black (it’s pretty much a perfect jacket), a black Castelli Aria wind...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By MattoftheRocks

“700x35 smoothies on my main commuter, and I had...

“700x35 smoothies on my main commuter, and I had just pumped them up to 95psi”

”…1.65” (42mm) … 70psi”

holy crap. That is wild. I did that sort of thing back when I BMX’ed at skateparks &...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,472
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I see no polished or at least bare aluminum. It’s...

I see no polished or at least bare aluminum. It’s worth $50 to me.

I see 4 arm crank with blind drilled holes looking like it’s related to that old Nexus crank. It is worth $10 to me.

It all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 03:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,872
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I don’t bother with charts anymore. There’s too...

I don’t bother with charts anymore. There’s too much variation between tires.

When I try a new-to-me model of tire I go out through the neighborhood and do a bunny hop session and let out rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,169
Posted By MattoftheRocks

It seems like your family is really into...

It seems like your family is really into motorcycles but you keep buying these slow barely motorised contraptions with pedals instead of pegs.

When the eeebike fad passes and you’ve done...
Forum: Commuting
02-29-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I have busted potholey roads & streets to ride,...

I have busted potholey roads & streets to ride, and I ride a fast bike on them because most of the pavement between the cracks & potholes is smooth enough to ride 18mm tires. I use 28mm racing tires...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,115
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I’m a wuss. I’d rather deal with occasional...

I’m a wuss. I’d rather deal with occasional glass/wire punctures but have a magic-carpet flowing machine than be puncture proof but always feel like the brakes are dragging and the bearings are...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Oooof. That is my ideal gig bike. Almost got a...

Oooof. That is my ideal gig bike. Almost got a Raleigh Competition in that color pretty much with the plan being real close to your build there including the gearing.

Back when I was still gigging...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,798
Posted By MattoftheRocks

The bike does make a difference, but so do your...

The bike does make a difference, but so do your shoes.

light wheels with bladed spokes make a way bigger difference over regular OEM wheels than I expected.

A stiff frame is a hoot for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,022
Posted By MattoftheRocks

I don’t know why people sit so much on bikes like...

I don’t know why people sit so much on bikes like as though they’re bar stools.

Your mass should be mostly on the pedals. Ride it like it’s a surfboard or a horse.

The saddle is there to lean...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,736
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Started a new job today. The main hub is 1/2 mile...

Started a new job today. The main hub is 1/2 mile from the lakeside path. It’s 1/4 mile of quiet suburb streets from my place to the coffeeshop that happens to be at the nearest point from my place...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-27-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 809
Posted By MattoftheRocks

depends on how rough your “gravel” in your locale...

depends on how rough your “gravel” in your locale is.

All of the trails around me have >90% of the miles easy-enough rideability on 23mm GP5K’s at 75/85psi and I can get through them without...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-27-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 569
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Muddy bike pics thread?

Is there already one?

just shots of beautiful temporary patina?

Here’s mine today.

it was 70°F/21.1°C here today in February when it’s usually -20 to 20°F. The trails were packed, so I...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 767
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Even if my commute was only a half mile, as a...

Even if my commute was only a half mile, as a rule I don’t wear work clothes on the bike. Even/especially as a kid working at McDonalds.

My waterproof Ortlieb Daypack fits with some room a...
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