big john

Do you think it's the conditions that cause glazing/noise or do certain brakes just get noisy?

seedsbelize 

This is the first time I've ever needed a boot. Is there some way to put one in permanently, or just re-position it every time it's opened up?

MoAlpha

This time of year, I get squeal from the rear on both of my bikes until I heat the discs up with a few stops. I assume it's condensation from coming out of my air conditioned basement into the Mid-Atlantic mug. Plus the rear rotors are always a little dirty from sweat and water from de-sweating the bike after the last ride.

Bah Humbug

Pretty much that.

datlas 

Some boots have an adhesive, like Park Tool. But for a plain one you could just use a dab of adhesive or cement/glue, or reposition as needed.

abshipp 

I'll start with safety glasses and determine if safety squints are appropriate after the first round

Mine are cheap Shimanos as well, and I doubt I work mine as hard as yours. I'm probably about your size and run 160mm front and rear and never really felt like they were inadequate when working properly. There's no big descents here.

I'd like to put bigger rotors on just for the aesthetics although I think I'm limited to 180 in the front. 160s look pretty tiny on a 29" wheel, especially when everyone else is running 203s

abshipp 

His music is pure nostalgia for me.

Lots of memories listening to him with my dad and brother driving out to the lake, boat in tow, to go duck hunting.

datlas 

Not quite. For the full experience, he needs to post about it in the 41.

Bah Humbug

However, if you buy gp4ks in bulk, you get them for barely over $30 and they usually do last long enough to be worth it. Stay the eff away from grave though, even individual stones. That’s what kills them is climbing partway up a stone and then kicking it out the side as it slides down, shredding the sidewall.

I have a bunch of them used in one race each, though.

big john

I have a 180 on the front and 160 rear. It's a low-end Fox 36 fork and the 180 is without an adapter so a 203 shouldn't be a problem with an adapter.
When I'm on steep stuff I need more brake. I'm 200, bike 32, Camelbak at least 8 when full.

big john

Unless you're just low speed cruising a boot should be a temporary thing. The tire is compromised.

abshipp 

My fork is a 120mm X-Fusion with 32mm stanchions, and the published limit is 180 with an adapter. Probably shouldn't try to push it, even if I could find an adapter. Like I said though, it doesn't really matter since I've rarely ever felt myself wanting more brake.

We are very close, currently I've got 8 pounds on you but 2 less on the bike. My Camelback probably isn't that heavy, I usually only half-fill the bladder since I only go ride for around an hour and a half at a time.

abshipp 

ftfy

big john

This is the first time I've had a 36mm fork and it's great for control. It doesn't flex in tight switchbacks or sand and I can yank on the bars knowing the wheel is going to respond the way I want.
My first long travel dirt bike was a Husqvarna with a 35mm fork with 11 inches of travel. Too flexy for a motorcycle! The front end would wag all over and you could feel it twisting in turns. The smaller, lightweight mtb forks give me the same effect.

BillyD

MoAlpha

Doctrine.

BillyD

A little of everything: Beets, Swiss chard, cucumber, onions, eggplant, tomatoes, shi****o peppers, bishop hats peppers, rosemary, thyme and sage.

With the cover on spinach and garlic overwinter nicely.

*sh.i.s.h.i.t.o

noodle soup

I just ordered a pair of XT 4 piston brakes from Merlin Cycles https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano...et-179622.html to upgrade from the stock Shimano m520/m500 set. $280 is a great price.

rjones28 

The Park Tool boot (TB-2) has an adhesive that keeps it in place.

Bah Humbug

#lovethecensor

noodle soup

WhyFi I just tried to order 6 Schwalbe p1 addix from Merlin Cycles, but they won't allow more than 4 per order. When did this start?

datlas 

There is a relatively newer cyclist who has started riding with my little inner circle the past year or so.

He is a nice guy but he really prefers a Camelbak to water bottles.

I am trying not to be a snobby cyclist, but I still cringe a bit when he shows up with it. I have not directly said anything to him other than "doesn't that thing get hot during a long ride?"

Should I continue to bite my tongue? Or tell him he cannot be a serious road cyclist until he switches to bidons? Better yet, maybe I should post my question in the 41 with a poll??

datlas 

The censor is re tarded. But we already know that.

Trsnrtr

Bummer.

Trsnrtr

Me.