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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

OK, update. Bike arrived today, got her...

OK, update.

Bike arrived today, got her built up, and took it for a quick spin.

Some impressions...Despite being "cheap steel", this bike rides great...Components seem decent, especially...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Alright so a quick follow up. (if anyone was...

Alright so a quick follow up. (if anyone was actually watching this thread).

Got the bike today, and built it up.

I'm REALLY happy I went with the 58cm, the stand over ended up not being an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,661
Posted By BassistBiker

Well this thread is slow sooooo, time for more...

Well this thread is slow sooooo, time for more bike pics!

Here's my Salsa Journeyman, and the wifes Poseidon X (Really great bike for the money)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Thanks, I'm hoping it is, but like the saying...

Thanks, I'm hoping it is, but like the saying goes "you get what you pay for" so I'm fully expecting low end, heavy, less than ideal parts bolted to a boat anchor steel frame, but I think it'll give...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Nice!!! I'm finding the weight comes off slower...

Nice!!! I'm finding the weight comes off slower now that I'm North of 40....:(



Congrats! Mine is coming Monday!



Mines coming 44/16 (72.3 GI with the stock 700x23 tires) I've got a pair...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Howdy! I know that hill...and I hate...

Howdy!



I know that hill...and I hate it on a geared bike LOL.

I'm not much of a fan of the hill on King St. either...actually any of the hills on the isthmus kick my ass (Except State St.),...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, this I know, I mistyped and obviously didn't...

Yep, this I know, I mistyped and obviously didn't proof read my post. (I'll go fix it now, so we don't have others saying the same thing you did)

I know my way around Freehubs, all my bikes have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-21, 08:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, I've seen that, but Thanks!

Yep, I've seen that, but Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Well all of my bikes are 1x setups so that...

Well all of my bikes are 1x setups so that shouldn't be too bad to sort out.

My Gravel bike has a 42T chainring and a 11-42 Cassette, I should be able to find a gear combo in there somewhere, or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, this much I did know, it's amazing how many...

Yep, this much I did know, it's amazing how many different part standards there are, then combine that with the various standards for Road/Gravel/MTB...It gets out of hand fast, I have a lot of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Nice!!! Mine is going to be 73.41 when it...

Nice!!!


Mine is going to be 73.41 when it gets here....Going with a 18T will net me 65.13, so maybe a change to the 18T right away is warranted.



All the info I can find says I'm good to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

Freewheel tool ordered! New tires ordered, I...

Freewheel tool ordered!

New tires ordered, I went with Michelin Dynamic Classics 7x28 (Gumwall), my neighbor has a pair of these on his Fyxation....Not a real chatty guy (hence me asking questions...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 07:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

When you increase the freewheel by 2 teeth is it...

When you increase the freewheel by 2 teeth is it enough increase to require a new chain as well?

Thanks for the rest of the info too! Found a freewheel tool, and am currently shopping for some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By BassistBiker

My first SS...Oh boy do I have questions.

OK, so I had another thread started where I was inquiring about correct sizing for my new SS.
Thanks to those that took the time to chime in! Bike Ordered!

I apologize for the long post...But...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Well, my initial thought was for the 54 too, but...

Well, my initial thought was for the 54 too, but after talking with the folks at State Bicycle Co. and looking at all the numbers, the 58 was just closer for most of the important specs, with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, I nerded out HARD when I bought my Full...

Yep, I nerded out HARD when I bought my Full Suspension MTB...headtube angle, reach, chainstay length, sag, high speed compression, low speed compression, rebound etc... the list went on and on, so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, this is me, I'm definitely "longer on the...

Yep, this is me, I'm definitely "longer on the top side" which is why I focused so much on the standover.



Thank You! This is super helpful! Looking at these numbers this size Large will...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Well, after chatting with the guys over at State...

Well, after chatting with the guys over at State Bicycle Co. I went ahead and ordered a large, based on all the measurements I can compare, the Large just fits a little more across the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Of this I have no doubt...I'm trying to get as...

Of this I have no doubt...I'm trying to get as much info as I can because obviously ordering a bike site unseen and guessing on fitment kinda sucks....:twitchy:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Then it would appear the Large is the best...

Then it would appear the Large is the best option, considering the Effective TT is the exact same length for the State 58cm and my existing Journeyman.

I guess for some reason I figured TT was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-21, 06:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Yeah, they do offer more sizing options on their...

Yeah, they do offer more sizing options on their more expensive offerings, but I'm assuming because this is there most affordable option, they probably help keep costs down by limiting they amount of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

If I'm understanding you correctly it would...

If I'm understanding you correctly it would appear with shoes, my inseam increases to just a hair over 32"...Looks to be 32 1/8" or about 815mm...

Based on that number I know it would appear that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-21, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

Salsa 55.5 Top Tube Effective 555mm (21.9") ...

Salsa 55.5
Top Tube Effective 555mm (21.9")
Reach 373mm (14.7")
Standover 778mm (30.6")
Stack 595mm (23.4")

State Bikes 54 (Medium)
Top Tube Effective 538mm (21.2") - .7"
Reach 380mm (15") +...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

I thought about that, but I wasn't sure if it was...

I thought about that, but I wasn't sure if it was a good comparison because they aren't the same style/discipline type of bikes?

But for grins I went and checked.

Effective top tube for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,222
Posted By BassistBiker

State Bicycles & Sizing.

Hi all, I'm about to grab a new State Bicycles "Core-Line" single speed, but I'm really hung up on a usually simple thing...Sizing

I usually ride a 56 or close to it, my Salsa Journeyman is a...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-21, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By BassistBiker

A few things actually. Let me say, I don't...

A few things actually.

Let me say, I don't hate Sunrace, and have used many of their products over the last few years but...This CSMX8 cassette has been hot trash.

After the initial honeymoon...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By BassistBiker

Didn't say I couldn't. Just was curious if...

Didn't say I couldn't.

Just was curious if there would be a noticeable difference going from 11-46 to a 11-42 cassette using the existing chainring....I assumed (maybe incorrectly) that someone...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By BassistBiker

Thanks! This was kinda my thought too, and I...

Thanks!

This was kinda my thought too, and I think between the 38 or 40T I'd go with the 40...I'm not young, but I'm not dead either LOL so I "think" I can manage with the 40.

As far as I can...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By BassistBiker

Commuting/Recreational Gearing Question.

OK, so this post could be commuting, or gravel riding (recreational) or maybe something else entirely…

I’ve got a gearing question.

My bike is a Salsa Journeyman 700c, currently setup with a...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-20, 05:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

LOL, yeah it's a big one. That's a Sunrace...

LOL, yeah it's a big one.

That's a Sunrace MX8 11-46 11 speed cassette, the rest of the drivetrain is a SRAM Apex1 (running a 42T chainring).

The thing climbs like a mountain goat, and still...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

Thanks! But as I said above, the picture is...

Thanks!

But as I said above, the picture is a bit of an optical illusion, the saddle is almost perfectly level (when parked on a level surface, using an actual level), in fact the nose of the...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

Absolutely perfect way to describe it! And yep, I...

Absolutely perfect way to describe it! And yep, I bought the brand new "aged" saddle.
Forum: Commuting
05-16-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

Here's the setup (sorry for the late reply...been...

Here's the setup (sorry for the late reply...been a silly busy week).

The pic of the bike has kind of an optical illusion, it looks like the saddle is "nose down" but on level ground, using an...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, I've got a 2 bolt seatpost, and I've been...

Yep, I've got a 2 bolt seatpost, and I've been doing exactly what you said (after I got the front/back positioning where I was comfortable).
Forum: Commuting
05-08-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

Thanks, I'll go look for some videos! And...

Thanks, I'll go look for some videos!

And I've got a rack and a set of bags on order. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
05-08-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

Thanks for the info! I did have my sit bones...

Thanks for the info!

I did have my sit bones measured (by a local Trek store), I was approx 145-150mm, the Brooks measures in at 175mm according to their webpage...so it is probably a bit wide in...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,781
Posted By BassistBiker

Brooks B17 Aged issue?

Hey all,

I have a question for those who commute frequently, or just put lots of miles on in general.

I'm trying to get back into shape, and as such I've been riding my bike to work and home...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,986
Posted By BassistBiker

Wheel size dilemma, road & gravel.

OK, so if this is in the wrong place...please move it mods.

So, the story, I'm buying a "do everything my trail bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-18, 12:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

OK, so this thread has now turned a corner, and...

OK, so this thread has now turned a corner, and is headed nowhere productive. (now would be a great time for the mods to lock it down).

Everyone here has an opinion, and I thank all involved,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-18, 07:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

Hey Thanks!! Nah, they didn't get me down,...

Hey Thanks!!

Nah, they didn't get me down, there is a subsection in everything that is full of people that think $$$=Quality, it is most often the case, but not always. :beer:

I'm a musician,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

Yeah, unfortunately I looked used from March...

Yeah, unfortunately I looked used from March through Late June...nothing nice, that wasn't already ridden into the ground...which really surprised me considering my city is just chocked full of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-18, 06:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

UPDATE: I stopped and picked my bike up last...

UPDATE:
I stopped and picked my bike up last night, the mechanic was far more approachable, and seemed genuinely interested in helping (maybe he was having an awful day Monday?)

Anyway, he wasn't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, I told him everything I knew. ...

Yep, I told him everything I knew.

Basically, you can duplicate the noise riding, or even just standing next to the bike and pressing down on the handlebars with any pressure...If I were to wager...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, and I knew I was getting a lower quality...

Yep, and I knew I was getting a lower quality bike for sure, so I wasn't expecting "top tier" by any means, but is lasting 2 months in a row without repair asking too much for my $500??

Taken...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-18, 07:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

I get what your saying, and I know $1000 would...

I get what your saying, and I know $1000 would have been better...Just wasn't in the budget at the moment, and I figured $519 would at least get me a bike better than Walmart...

But, with that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

Yeah, I'm going to go pick it up tomorrow. I...

Yeah, I'm going to go pick it up tomorrow.

I think I should just take it into one of my local Trek Corporate stores, let them take a look...I just felt weird taking it to them first, since I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Posted By BassistBiker

LBS Story....Pretty Bummed.

OK, so let me start by saying, I am totally new to mountain biking, and I'm fully aware I own a "cheap" bike....Brace yourself for a long read.


Now, the story...

I bought a 2018 Trek Marlin 5...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-18, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,763
Posted By BassistBiker

Yep, I've been looking at the Maxxis Hookworms,...

Yep, I've been looking at the Maxxis Hookworms, the 29's apparently only come in one width, and are a little wider than my factory Bontrager XR2's (2.5" vs 2.2" front & 2.5" vs 2.0" rear), plus I can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,763
Posted By BassistBiker

Now that made me giggle, especially since the...

Now that made me giggle, especially since the "World Naked Bike Ride" was in Madison last month! LOL!



Yeah, I've got them pumped up to max pressure (50 PSI per the side wall), I'm also tossing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-18, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,763
Posted By BassistBiker

Thanks for the reply! Please excuse the...

Thanks for the reply!

Please excuse the novice question, but what specifically should I be watching for? So far the wheels seem straight, no wobbles or anything.
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