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08-29-21, 01:40 PM
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Posted By Newspaper_Nick

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uDq44SCG-4AqBdmq...

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01-08-20, 07:38 AM
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Posted By Newspaper_Nick

The perfect commuter.

The perfect commuter.
01-06-20, 01:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 47,010
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

This dude builds my dream bikes. I think his...

This dude builds my dream bikes. I think his bikes are a perfect fit for this thread.
https://www.jonesbikes.com/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

You say "deserted" but it think you downplay it...

You say "deserted" but it think you downplay it :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

It looks like you are riding an angry bull...

It looks like you are riding an angry bull instead of a bike :)
01-04-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 47,010
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Does this count? I'd like to call this one a hybrid with knobby...
01-02-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,392
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

All right i changed my order to this. I checked...

All right i changed my order to this. I checked the BB spindle length requirement this time and it is correct. There also was an octalink variant but i have spare square taper bottom brackets and i...
12-31-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,392
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I think i will be fine with my current bottom...

I think i will be fine with my current bottom bracket. One of the buyers commented that the smallest chainring is flush with the square taper hole of the crankset. So i am assuming this crankset is...
12-31-19, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,392
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Why? I am currently using a square taper triple...

Why? I am currently using a square taper triple crankset. These are almost identical. Why will i need a shorter BB?
12-31-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,392
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Thanks for the heads up. My bottom bracket shell...

Thanks for the heads up. My bottom bracket shell is 68mm. And my spindle length is 122.5mm. I purchased the following crankset for a good price (hopefully it will arrive in a month). It already has...
12-27-19, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,392
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Yeah thanks for the replies. I will get new...

Yeah thanks for the replies. I will get new cranks arms. It was about time anyway.
12-27-19, 04:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,392
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Sorry for the lack of info. My crankset is a...

Sorry for the lack of info. My crankset is a square taper one. It has a fixed spider (non-removable). I couldn't really understand your laser cutting idea. Can you please elaborate it a little bit?...
12-26-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,392
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

64 BCD chainring onto 104 BCD spider?

I have a triple crankset. I love wide gearing as i climb a lot. However, i wasn't really happy with my current setup which consists of 28T, 38T and 48T chainrings in combination with an 11 to 32...
12-02-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 47,010
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Sorry if i offended you man, my criticizm was not...

Sorry if i offended you man, my criticizm was not directed towards you. You didn't need to remove the video. Top gear jeremy clarkson comparison is spot on though :)
12-02-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 47,010
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I am honestly getting sick of GCN popping out...

I am honestly getting sick of GCN popping out useless videos one after another every single day, dipping into all kinds of cycling gimmicks.They ran out of content a long time ago and now they became...
12-01-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 164,916
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

You should fix this man. Not safe. BTW, is it...

You should fix this man. Not safe. BTW, is it possible to tilt the saddle nose below than what it is on the photo or is this the limit? Because it looks like it might be a little bit uncomfortable to...
12-01-19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 47,010
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Great frame. I especially loved the fork. It...

Great frame. I especially loved the fork. It looks like it can house a behemoth of a tire :)
12-01-19, 06:32 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 47,010
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I think i found my place :) ...

I think i found my place :)

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11-24-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,294
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

From today: ...

From today:

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11-23-19, 08:14 AM
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Views: 2,861,294
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I have been doing a lot of "off road" riding and...

I have been doing a lot of "off road" riding and climbing lately. There are a couple mountains behind the city that i live in (1000 something meters) and they have lots of gravel/dirt roads and very...
11-22-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,538
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Where i live, thru-axle bikes are worth an arm...

Where i live, thru-axle bikes are worth an arm and a leg :)
11-22-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,538
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I have a great tip for old quick release hub bike...

I have a great tip for old quick release hub bike owners out there. The ones with disc brakes. You probably experience this ervery time you remove the wheels from the dropouts and put them back on....
11-11-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,294
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Those Tektro brake levers are quite interesting...

Those Tektro brake levers are quite interesting also.
11-11-19, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,294
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

So in Australia, you have everything in reverse,...

So in Australia, you have everything in reverse, just like the British :) Front brake and front shifters is on the right side.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Was it cold out there?

Was it cold out there?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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11-05-19, 04:17 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,538
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

If you are like me, you use jetwash machines at...

If you are like me, you use jetwash machines at gas stations to wash your bike. I do it almost every week. I haven't seen any adverse effects of jetwashing my bike, i just don't aggressively spray...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

From today's ride (was one of my hardest): ...

From today's ride (was one of my hardest):

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10-29-19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,857
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I have been drooling over the videos/photos of...

I have been drooling over the videos/photos of this guy's bikes for some time now. If only i was living in the USA, I'd definately get one. His sales approach is very unique and his ideas are...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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10-23-19, 05:36 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 164,916
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Every household needs a tinkerer :thumb:

Every household needs a tinkerer :thumb:
10-18-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Now i'd like to see the end result.

Now i'd like to see the end result.
10-18-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Seems right :)

Seems right :)
10-18-19, 04:48 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

You don't get it. Even if the bars were set...

You don't get it. Even if the bars were set straight, he still wouldn't be able to use the levers comfortably without bending over. Been there, done that.
10-17-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Very good choice. A wider, relaxed and natural hold for the wrists. I...
10-17-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Another problem with using dropbars in an upright...

Another problem with using dropbars in an upright riding position is that because of the shorter reach, your hands usually go to the brifters diagonally from above and you can not really reach the...
10-17-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 164,916
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

If i was gonna pay that much, i'd get one of...

If i was gonna pay that much, i'd get one of these:
...
10-17-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 164,916
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Beautiful looking bike. I have used my bike with...

Beautiful looking bike. I have used my bike with a steerer tube extension just like yours for a long time. Your comfort is the most important thing. If you are happy with the rise, ignore the looks....
10-17-19, 02:43 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

There are many different type of flat bars out...

There are many different type of flat bars out there offering a wide range of hand positions. Jones H Loop bar is a great example.
10-17-19, 02:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,620
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I have two answers to that. First, I have...

I have two answers to that. First, I have encountered agressive dogs countless times. None of them were stupid enough to jump on me. You see, dogs that "jump" on people to bite do this because most...
10-16-19, 02:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,620
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I have written this before in another thread and...

I have written this before in another thread and it is my own experience with the dogs, so i am not pushing it as the defacto way of dealing with dog attacks but here goes. All the dogs that attacked...
10-16-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Been there, done that. I felt no benefit in using...

Been there, done that. I felt no benefit in using dropbars as an upright rider. I could not pierce through the wind or anything. Actually, i realized that when you show even a slight bit of your...
10-16-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Why would i do such a thing? Why would anybody do...

Why would i do such a thing? Why would anybody do such a thing? You really fail to get the point here. The only thing i object about the dropbars is the "comfort" aspect. Other than that, i can agree...
10-16-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Despite the fact that i actually tried what you...

Despite the fact that i actually tried what you recommended, the problems with the dropbars for me were not just about the height, but also the reach and the width. And if you make dropbars the same...
10-16-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Well that is what i am trying to say. Areo bikes...

Well that is what i am trying to say. Areo bikes are designed for you to "fly" them. But we are not birds per se. And you are definately not "more" comfortable in the areo position. You are "faster"...
10-16-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

For how long? 15 minutes? Half an hour? You can...

For how long? 15 minutes? Half an hour? You can only fake it up to a certain point. Humans are not birds. Our bodies are not designed to be aerodynamic. We evolved to walk and run, "upright". You can...
10-12-19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,969
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

I can't use dropbars because of my junk :) My...

I can't use dropbars because of my junk :) My spine is not very flexible so when i go to the drops, my junk gets squashed between the saddle and my body. Not very nice. And to be honest with you,...
10-12-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 164,916
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

A design flaw? The seatpost has too much of a...

A design flaw? The seatpost has too much of a reverse tilt maybe? Actually, looking back at the photo, it certainly has too much of a tilt and the seatpost mount seems to be the wrong choice. Maybe...
10-12-19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 164,916
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Have you tried swapping the front bolt with a...

Have you tried swapping the front bolt with a shorter and rear bolt with a longer one? Just an idea.
10-12-19, 03:34 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 164,916
Posted By Newspaper_Nick

Double bolt option gives you complete freedom of...

Double bolt option gives you complete freedom of skew adjustment of the saddle. You can fine tune the tilt. With single bolt, you are limited with the number of grooves chiseled on the seat post...
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