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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By intransit1217

I was wrong. DT Swiss 24 spoke. Still, yours is...

I was wrong. DT Swiss 24 spoke. Still, yours is the best solution if my hubs are compliant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By intransit1217

HOLY FRIJOLES BATMAN! Gonna check with my lbs...

HOLY FRIJOLES BATMAN! Gonna check with my lbs that built the wheels. If true, I’m jumping on a bikes direct bike I’ve been avoiding because it’s spec’d with 28hole Stan’s. I *think*. Had my eye on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By intransit1217

Reusing the Belgium plus wheels is #1. (I-9 hubs...

Reusing the Belgium plus wheels is #1. (I-9 hubs and Sapim spokes) I’m a Clydesdale so I stay 32 or better and I have 1300 in that wheelset so it’s hard for me to want to just trash them. Yes they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By intransit1217

And there it is. The thing I missed. Replaceable...

And there it is. The thing I missed. Replaceable dropouts.
The preamble is on my list but sizes are questionable right now I have to contact surly on that. Maybe I can snag a used vaya or pre thru...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By intransit1217

Is the qr frameset dead?

Had a lovely salsa vaya for my hed wheels to reside in. She was my go fast bike. Then the pandemic hit and I had to cull the herd for survival sake. Some say it’s not worth it. I disagree. Help is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,455
Posted By intransit1217

Adaptation. Burning lungs are adapting to higher...

Adaptation. Burning lungs are adapting to higher harder efforts. Burning legs are adapting to harder longer efforts. Both suck. Until after recovery. Then you do it again. It always hurts. You just...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,801
Posted By intransit1217

Fwiw, I’m 6.0 running the large frame with stock...

Fwiw, I’m 6.0 running the large frame with stock stem and 32 inseam. Love both my ‘ mondos.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-01-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,676
Posted By intransit1217

Is my Camelbak making me hot?

I’ve gone to a hydration pack recently and I love the single source and extra capacity of it. Most days it’s excellent and served me perfectly during the race the lake 2 years back.

Yesterday I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-19, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,567
Posted By intransit1217

Sorry. First time uploading a picture here....

Sorry. First time uploading a picture here. Couldn’t figure out how to get text in the pic.

Picked it up on close out for 750, dumped the 2.1 slant sixes immediately. Hated those tires. Finally...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,567
Posted By intransit1217

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

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 913
Posted By intransit1217

Thank you, Dan. I took it to my lbs that sold me...

Thank you, Dan. I took it to my lbs that sold me the parts. Turns out, wrong bb part. Apparently it was a 68/73 specifically for mtb application. The crank is a “road” crank. According to my guy, FSA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 913
Posted By intransit1217

Good to know! Thank you for the correction. Is...

Good to know! Thank you for the correction. Is “braze on” still acceptable for the front mech mount?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 913
Posted By intransit1217

Thank you, Dan. According to FSA, this bb is...

Thank you, Dan. According to FSA, this bb is capable of either 68 or73 mm.
It did ship with 3 spacers.

I do not have a caliper, so actual shell number is unknown. Could it be more than 73? It’s a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-19, 07:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 913
Posted By intransit1217

Another bb / spindle problem

Going from a trekking triple deore with their “mountain” bb (that’s all it says on the part), to an FSA 46/30 megaexo crank and FSA bb 1000.

The bb 1000 seems to be a universal bb to handle both...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By intransit1217

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By intransit1217

More GRX questions

Can you buy it in a complete set? Specifically 600 11 speed 2x

Also, clamp on front mech? All I seem to find is braze on style mount.

Thank you.
Forum: Touring
07-17-19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,915
Posted By intransit1217

Yes that included my 250 lb butt. Still, I was...

Yes that included my 250 lb butt. Still, I was well over the three hundred mark. Trek has a 275 limit on all their bikes. 275. For the 920. Pfff.
Forum: Touring
07-17-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,915
Posted By intransit1217

I know I’m late to the party here but I should...

I know I’m late to the party here but I should *weigh* in on this.

as an owner of a -17 Giramondo AND now a -17 Giramondo 650, I can say for certain the stock wheels on the 700c are inadequate....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,615
Posted By intransit1217

Well, I would have to plan for four days if I...

Well, I would have to plan for four days if I wanted to do a DK. 667 is a long day in the car. Then race prep, finalizing registration, etc. Then 20 hours on the bike. Then likely a rest day ( insert...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,615
Posted By intransit1217

Being 667 miles from emporia Kansas, one would be...

Being 667 miles from emporia Kansas, one would be wise to put some thought and planning into this part of the equation.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,287
Posted By intransit1217

Oh, hey. How long did it take to recover from...

Oh, hey. How long did it take to recover from such glorious filthy torture? What methods and foods?

asking for a friend.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,287
Posted By intransit1217

Outstanding job watching the numbers! That’s how...

Outstanding job watching the numbers! That’s how you do a grind on minimal training. Thank you for sharing the deets. I love an underdog. Thumbs up all around.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,633
Posted By intransit1217

Salsa vaya. And I think you can get a Breezer in...

Salsa vaya. And I think you can get a Breezer in your budget too..
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,935
Posted By intransit1217

Mild flare on my salsa vaya, factory. But I put a...

Mild flare on my salsa vaya, factory. But I put a set of wood chippers on my Giramondo and loved them instantly. I have wtb adventure drops on my gravel grinder. Not a fan of the angled style flare....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-19, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By intransit1217

Warped rotor?

Warped rotor?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,427
Posted By intransit1217

Do you have particular bike related fetishes?

I seem to have a thing for gloves, and tires. ALWAYS looking at them whether I need them or not.And likely to buy just to try, or in the case of gloves, match kit.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,884
Posted By intransit1217

Fit is pretty much everything. My suggestion/s. ...

Fit is pretty much everything. My suggestion/s. Repeat purchase of the bike that fits. Change to a more dirt oriented tire. Now if one bike is down for repairs, you ride the other.

Plan b. Buy a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By intransit1217

So how does one select tread pattern for the day?...

So how does one select tread pattern for the day? 2 sets of wheels?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By intransit1217

Tire loading

In a serious gravel ride, there will be mud, no? So mud loading can be an issue.

what have been your experiences with this?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,884
Posted By intransit1217

Just curious, Frank. What style bike IS working...

Just curious, Frank. What style bike IS working for you? I found gravel/ adventure geometry to fit my needs/ body. So I have three. One dedicated touring, one dedicated road, one dedicated gravel....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,753
Posted By intransit1217

Also, how long before one is comfy leaning in the...

Also, how long before one is comfy leaning in the dirt?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,753
Posted By intransit1217

Eavesdropping. Similar situation. Got my 2017...

Eavesdropping. Similar situation. Got my 2017 Giramondo 650b for a song and it has tubeless ready wheels on it. Yaaay.
but the 650x2.1 slant sixes are a huge watt suck. They carry well but ya gotta...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By intransit1217

Using the wtb’s I already have. I pulled the tire...

Using the wtb’s I already have. I pulled the tire off one so I could compare to the brev m units. The brevs are double wall, exterior is high arch, interior is low arch lip to lip. The wtbs’s are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By intransit1217

God I hate spell check

God I hate spell check
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By intransit1217

So far, I concur. I Replaced my ‘mondo with a set...

So far, I concur. I Replaced my ‘mondo with a set of machine built magic/ sapim/ Deore eyeletted hoops. Great bang for the buck if a bit heavy. OTOH, my i9/ sapim/ hed belgium handbuilts are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-19, 05:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By intransit1217

Yep. 250 ish. And I know better than to go less...

Yep. 250 ish. And I know better than to go less than 32. But having my lbs, who does wheel building look at retensioning the wheels may be a good start.

When ive been off the bike a while I tend...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By intransit1217

Breaking spokes! The stockers on my Giramondo...

Breaking spokes! The stockers on my Giramondo broke, so I upgraded that wheelset. Had the same issue on my old trek dual sport so I upgraded the rear on that one. Warrantee is usually direct...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-19, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By intransit1217

Ugh! Wheels again!

Is there a consensus on mfgr. brand wheelsets? Masi, Felt, Trek, all have their wheels on their 105 level gravel grinders.

I’m a Clyde and I’d rather not have to upgrade wheelsets in the first...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-27-19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,145
Posted By intransit1217

Great review! This bike is on my list as I’m not...

Great review! This bike is on my list as I’m not ready to make the jump to carbon yet. My only beef is the 650s. Only because I’m a tire ***** and I don’t need another size to collect. But I really...
Forum: Touring
01-14-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By intransit1217

Remounting surly front rack

I did a brake caliper change on my Giramondo and now I have to change all the brackets to get around the new set up.

I saved the hardware kit so I have plenty of options. But I don’t think I can...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-20-18, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By intransit1217

Sooooo, an event is a bike party you throw money...

Sooooo, an event is a bike party you throw money into?

I don’t believe that in this case. Business always buys in anticipation of a return. Even if it’s advertising.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-19-18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By intransit1217

Wow. Even bike events can be pump and dump.

Wow. Even bike events can be pump and dump.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-18, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 548
Posted By intransit1217

Gvwr

So 300 lb is it? Unless I go to a worksman or a co-motion? Trek 520 rated 275. 920 rated 300. Seriously? Specialized also stops at 300.

It doesn’t seem difficult to go from 240 rider weight to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-18, 05:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,328
Posted By intransit1217

I like that most of these events are windowed for...

I like that most of these events are windowed for about 10 mph average.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,239
Posted By intransit1217

Had a ds. At 250 I had rear wheel spoke issues....

Had a ds. At 250 I had rear wheel spoke issues. Warranteed once. The second time I pulled into a bike shop during a ride that popped a spoke and bought a giant px something wheel. 32 hole, double...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By intransit1217

Good to know! Not sure I’ll need another set yet...

Good to know! Not sure I’ll need another set yet as my wtb i19s are just collecting dust since my vaya is now dedicated road duty. But if I do a gravel build up....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By intransit1217

If you happen to be a heavy rider, spoke count is...

If you happen to be a heavy rider, spoke count is your friend.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By intransit1217

Shop around and consider going wider. You won’t...

Shop around and consider going wider. You won’t regret it. While all your friends are shouting “hole!”, you’ll be trying to not run them over because your 32 baldies are just as fast, cushier, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-18, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By intransit1217

Feels a little over acted but what better poet to...

Feels a little over acted but what better poet to recite than WW!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,328
Posted By intransit1217

Wheels. Not tires. We’re the stock wheels...

Wheels. Not tires. We’re the stock wheels adequate?

50% attrition! Must feel great to just finish this type of ride.

Funny, we have our coffee and cigs and grumble off to 8 or ten hours of...
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