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04-09-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 434
Views: 56,113
Posted By DHPflaumer

I hear you all like green bicycles. ...

I hear you all like green bicycles.


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03-31-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,858
Posted By DHPflaumer

THANK YOU- I actually only removed the first...

THANK YOU- I actually only removed the first piece on Sunday and need to get a smaller torx set to do the next step so the timing is excellent!

My German is pretty rusty but my reading...
03-09-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 52,891
Posted By DHPflaumer

Three for me- a semi custom randonneur that I...

Three for me- a semi custom randonneur that I ride EVERYWHERE, a Soma Grand Randonneur (the precursor to the nice one) that is set up with a porteur rack for commuting/groceries/larger beer runs, and...
03-02-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,858
Posted By DHPflaumer

Hahaha, that's basically where I came down on it...

Hahaha, that's basically where I came down on it too. There's a new one in the mail and the old one is sitting in a box now.
03-01-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,858
Posted By DHPflaumer

IQ-X Disassembly Question

Have any of you every taken apart a B+M IQ-X? I've got a four year old one that started giving me some trouble. I plan to replace it but I'd love take it apart for a fun little project first. The...
02-10-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 524,188
Posted By DHPflaumer

I've been on a bit of a streak lately. ...

I've been on a bit of a streak lately.


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02-10-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,691
Posted By DHPflaumer

I'm from super rural Indiana so I definitely have...

I'm from super rural Indiana so I definitely have driven A LOT but I'm car free in Boston now. Last year I drove ~65 miles- 50 to move here from Rhode Island and 15 doing a few loops when I moved...
02-10-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By DHPflaumer

Here's a vote in favor of winter riding on an old...

Here's a vote in favor of winter riding on an old school bike.


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Forum: Northeast
02-10-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,790
Posted By DHPflaumer

I haven't been on here in a LONG time but since...

I haven't been on here in a LONG time but since then I moved from Providence to Somerville and logged about 7k miles around Eastern MA last year. I'm currently on a 15 day tear of riding every day in...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,260
Posted By DHPflaumer

As the owner of brass fenders... They're so...

As the owner of brass fenders... They're so awesome. I get infinite compliments even from non-bike folks. You absolutely sort of forget about the weight after a while, though I'm 100% NOT a weight...
07-31-19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,731
Posted By DHPflaumer

When in doubt, Velo Orange...

When in doubt, Velo Orange (https://velo-orange.com/collections/grips-wraps/products/velo-orange-bar-plugs) is your friend!...
07-31-19, 05:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,724
Posted By DHPflaumer

Oh man it's beautiful! Sorry I never got back to...

Oh man it's beautiful! Sorry I never got back to your message, it has been a CRAZY summer so far (I've been out of town every other weekend AND I started a new job a few weeks ago).

Anyway,...
07-29-19, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,110
Posted By DHPflaumer

I don't see why not, the spacing is the same....

I don't see why not, the spacing is the same. Just be careful to buy compatible parts. I'm also not sure how worth it it will be to splash out the money for one more gear, but that's your choice!
07-29-19, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By DHPflaumer

I can't think of a public repair station in...

I can't think of a public repair station in Providence (I used to be the state bike planner). Dash Bicycle used to have one but it got destroyed. Borealis Coffee in Riverside (~5 miles from Brown)...
07-29-19, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,647
Posted By DHPflaumer

Oh yeah I use these exclusively- I actually just...

Oh yeah I use these exclusively- I actually just got another pair in the mail to go with the Masi Giramondo 27.5 I ordered over the weekend. I love them because I have a strong tendency to ride all...
07-28-19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 955,014
Posted By DHPflaumer

Hey I finally got a picture of me with my bike! ...

Hey I finally got a picture of me with my bike!

The bicycle is the very first production Norther Klickitat Pass (https://northercycles.squarespace.com/build-photos-testimonials). The location is...
07-21-19, 05:57 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 18,606
Posted By DHPflaumer

I generally stop doing fun rides when the weather...

I generally stop doing fun rides when the weather breaks 100F. I will, however, still do my commute.
07-15-19, 03:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,108
Posted By DHPflaumer

I run a traditional randonneur bike setup and I...

I run a traditional randonneur bike setup and I have to say that I love downtube shifters. Sure, you have to think a little bit but that's pretty true with barends too. I initially made the switch...
07-11-19, 05:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,252
Posted By DHPflaumer

I actually have one of these. It lives on a Surly...

I actually have one of these. It lives on a Surly Cross Check that I used for commuting and I've had it there for about two years- maybe 1000 miles? (it's not my favorite bike). I also have a navy...
07-10-19, 04:35 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 39,763
Posted By DHPflaumer

Ooooh neat! I think I might need to take the...

Ooooh neat! I think I might need to take the wheels off my Norther and go play around with some vintage stuff in the basement now...
07-10-19, 04:25 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 39,763
Posted By DHPflaumer

Any updates to this project? It's absolutely...

Any updates to this project?

It's absolutely beautiful but I'll admit that I'm a little curious about how you handle the increased tire volume and fenders with horizontal dropouts!
Forum: Introductions
07-06-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,623
Posted By DHPflaumer

I always start my rides from home- I try to avoid...

I always start my rides from home- I try to avoid driving to ride my bike. I quit my job earlier this year so I've been riding lots of weird days/times but I should be starting a new one soon (I've...
06-24-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,107
Posted By DHPflaumer

Congrats on the recovery! My only "injuries"...

Congrats on the recovery!

My only "injuries" right now are the permanent bruises all over my legs that only show themselves in shorts season. I'm not the most graceful rider/anythinger.

I did...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,357
Posted By DHPflaumer

I'm late to the party but awesome call on the...

I'm late to the party but awesome call on the Pack Rat! If they had made them a few years ago I would have one instead of my CC. While the CC handles a front load alright, it is noticeably worse at...
06-23-19, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,512
Posted By DHPflaumer

Those are all solid choices, though I'll echo the...

Those are all solid choices, though I'll echo the comment that they are all generally more touring oriented.

As for the rumor that the LHT needs to be loaded all the time... That's crap. I have...
06-23-19, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21,633
Views: 3,029,698
Posted By DHPflaumer

It was beautiful out so we rode out to a lake to...

It was beautiful out so we rode out to a lake to enjoy the beautiful day. Proceeded to get caught in crazy thunderstorms and hail, wound up spending most of the time taking shelter in a park...
06-22-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,897
Posted By DHPflaumer

Well that is absolutely lovely

Well that is absolutely lovely
Forum: Introductions
06-21-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By DHPflaumer

Welcome! Drop me a line if you even find yourself...

Welcome! Drop me a line if you even find yourself in Lil Rhody!
Forum: Introductions
06-21-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,374
Posted By DHPflaumer

Nice! My wife is from High Point and we're App...

Nice! My wife is from High Point and we're App State alums.
06-21-19, 06:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,402
Posted By DHPflaumer

I've donated two to our local nonprofit shop and...

I've donated two to our local nonprofit shop and given two to friends who bought cool vintage bikes with shredded older saddles. I built up two of the last three bikes I got on my own though, so I...
06-17-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,255
Posted By DHPflaumer

Same price range as the Chesters, but I REALLY...

Same price range as the Chesters, but I REALLY love the MKS Lambda pedals.
...
06-17-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,534
Posted By DHPflaumer

To be fair... I didn't have a beard or tattoos...

To be fair... I didn't have a beard or tattoos when I was 15 either. I looked an awful lot like a Brady Bunch kid then because I was... Wait for it... A kid.

Now I (30 years old) have a beard, no...
06-16-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,879
Posted By DHPflaumer

I like 99% of it- brakes don't bother me, wheels...

I like 99% of it- brakes don't bother me, wheels are fun, even swapping tires and adding/removing fenders are fine by me. I like doing weird projects, too. Lug lining, polishing/brushing selective...
06-15-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,402
Posted By DHPflaumer

Does extreme color coordination count? I like 2-3...

Does extreme color coordination count? I like 2-3 colors on a bike with every possible thing keyed in. So I've got a lot of brown and brass on my green Norther, a lot of navy on my creme and green...
06-14-19, 04:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,874
Posted By DHPflaumer

Oh no now I want gold ones...

Oh no now I want gold ones...
06-12-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,702
Posted By DHPflaumer

I never had a problem with them, but I also...

I never had a problem with them, but I also rarely rode this bike more than 30 or so miles. I don't think I'd be as comfortable doing something like my current riding without them at all. Maybe I'll...
06-11-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By DHPflaumer

Eh? I guess it depends on what worth it means to...

Eh? I guess it depends on what worth it means to you. I've been riding these Tektros for several years now and ever had a problem. I also find them pretty easy to adjust, which is nice. My only real...
06-11-19, 05:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,444
Posted By DHPflaumer

Do the ones that lots of shops throw onto bikes...

Do the ones that lots of shops throw onto bikes you buy count? When I bought my Surly I actually told them not to bother putting them on as I was just going to take them off as soon as I got home....
06-11-19, 05:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,068
Posted By DHPflaumer

I get what you're going for here but let's admit...

I get what you're going for here but let's admit that a huge amount of personal preference goes into fit, too. Personally, I like a larger frame and a shorter stem while my wife, the same height and...
06-11-19, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By DHPflaumer

I had a set of these and absolutely hated them. I...

I had a set of these and absolutely hated them. I had no end of trouble trying to get the right adjustment and finally threw in the towel. Incidentally, they were going on a Soma Grand Randonneur. I...
06-11-19, 05:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,702
Posted By DHPflaumer

I think this is the best I've got and it doesn't...

I think this is the best I've got and it doesn't show the color particularly well. I also hadn't gotten around to swapping out the cables. It's been sitting in my basement for like two years now...
06-11-19, 05:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,702
Posted By DHPflaumer

OH NO now I'll never unthink that! Hard to go...

OH NO now I'll never unthink that! Hard to go wrong with a classic anyway! To be fair, the bike I have that color scheme on is a MUCH darker purple...
06-11-19, 05:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,702
Posted By DHPflaumer

It's beautiful! I'm particularly a fan of purple...

It's beautiful! I'm particularly a fan of purple and green for some reason so I'd probably pick up a pair of green brooks saddles, lime newbaums tape (I don't like padding), and some lime green...
Forum: Introductions
06-11-19, 04:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By DHPflaumer

Welcome! My big bicycle goal is to travel to...

Welcome! My big bicycle goal is to travel to France and do some vintage bicycle shopping, particularly for a tandem!
Forum: Introductions
06-11-19, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By DHPflaumer

Welcome! I'm an Indiana native myself!

Welcome! I'm an Indiana native myself!
06-10-19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,298
Posted By DHPflaumer

Welcome to the club! I've got a set of 650b VO...

Welcome to the club! I've got a set of 650b VO rims on my bike while my wife has some 650b Pacentis. I have mounted the same set of tires on both of them on several occasions and while mine are never...
06-10-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,444
Posted By DHPflaumer

I know this is a fun jokey thread to counter our...

I know this is a fun jokey thread to counter our resident troll of the moment but...

I actually love the Shimano Saint pedals I bought winter of 2017/2018. I found them new for like $40 and they...
Forum: Northeast
06-10-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,790
Posted By DHPflaumer

You could say I had a good ride! 30ish miles,...

You could say I had a good ride! 30ish miles, nothing crazy. Lots of trails in the woods, some in some grassland/swampy thing, some wildly overgrown. I'm bleeding in lots of places from thorns but I...
06-10-19, 08:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,534
Posted By DHPflaumer

I've got to say... A TRULY GOOD BICYCLE and a...

I've got to say... A TRULY GOOD BICYCLE and a bicycle you enjoy are two totally different things. You enjoyed your MGWard bike for $99, I enjoyed the $100 department store bikes I had when I was a...
06-10-19, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,588
Posted By DHPflaumer

I typed the larger paragraph first, but I do want...

I typed the larger paragraph first, but I do want to add a bit of a disclaimer up front. Bike shops deal with... LOTS of really bad customers on a regular basis. People who want ebay prices, people...
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