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Old 04-13-17, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnytheboy


Originally Posted by Carcosa
What do you think so far?


Yes, we must know.

Gravel Cyclist loves them.

Review: Panaracer Gravelking SK 35mm and 40mm Tires | Gravel Cyclist: The Gravel Cycling Experience

Those are 32's? I didn't know they come tanwall.


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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
When is this bike going to be finished? Waiting for pics in the Townie thread.
You know, I never intended for the bike to be a townie. I was just shooting for a more upright seating position and slightly cushier ride. But I suppose that's what it's becoming. I'll definitely post pics in that thread when it's finished, but don't get your hopes up too much - it's nothing all that special
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Just bought a Park CT-5 chain tool:

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KMC X8.93 chain:

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Shimano TL-PD40 spd pedal axle remover:
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honestly, **** these tires. after 7 miles i caught a small piece of glass and flatted. it went all the way through and i had to boot it. after 1,700 miles so far this year and on a street i commute on daily.
**** them.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Yes, we must know.

Gravel Cyclist loves them.

Review: Panaracer Gravelking SK 35mm and 40mm Tires | Gravel Cyclist: The Gravel Cycling Experience

Those are 32's? I didn't know they come tanwall.


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here's the review for the 32s
Panaracer Gravel King 32mm Tires: Quick Review -
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Yes, we must know.

Gravel Cyclist loves them.

Review: Panaracer Gravelking SK 35mm and 40mm Tires | Gravel Cyclist: The Gravel Cycling Experience

Those are 32's? I didn't know they come tanwall.


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Hi Tim,

How's your gravel bike coming along? I found a trail over here on the east side by the Chattahoochee river that is really fine gravel and fun to ride. It's only a couple miles, but there are a lot of deer trails too, so there's a lot to explore.. Where are you riding gravel?

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Originally Posted by bonsai171
Hi Tim,

How's your gravel bike coming along? I found a trail over here on the east side by the Chattahoochee river that is really fine gravel and fun to ride. It's only a couple miles, but there are a lot of deer trails too, so there's a lot to explore.. Where are you riding gravel?

Dave
It is coming along...
I haven't done gravel in a bit, not since I put Rubino Speed graphene tires on my road bike but mostly Paulding County. I'd love to ride near the Hooch with you once I get it built.

And to be on topic, I didn't think about needing a mount inside the seatpost for the Di2 battery. It just never dawned on me that I needed something like this.



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Old 04-13-17, 10:50 PM
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Lame -- Sorry buddy!

We talkin huge chunk of glass or a grain of sand?

Where'd you get the skinwalled version btw?

Originally Posted by johnnytheboy
honestly, **** these tires. after 7 miles i caught a small piece of glass and flatted. it went all the way through and i had to boot it. after 1,700 miles so far this year and on a street i commute on daily.
**** them.
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1/2 a grain of rice. i had to search for it.
the sidewalls are actually a nice dark brown....i ordered them from QBP...any bike shop should be able to snag them for you.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Two of these...



So I can do this...

From Q? I am kind of wanting this setup on my CX bike.
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Originally Posted by bonsai171
Shimano TL-PD40 spd pedal axle remover:
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They should just throw one of those in the box with M520's. Great little tool, especially if you have a vise.
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Old 04-14-17, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnytheboy
honestly, **** these tires. after 7 miles i caught a small piece of glass and flatted. it went all the way through and i had to boot it. after 1,700 miles so far this year and on a street i commute on daily.
**** them.
How did a tiny piece of glass find it's way so far up in between those jumbo treads? Weird.
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
How did a tiny piece of glass find it's way so far up in between those jumbo treads? Weird.
thought the same thing when i found it. and honestly, the treads aren't as jumbo as they seem.
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Originally Posted by 50voltphantom
They should just throw one of those in the box with M520's. Great little tool, especially if you have a vise.
I hope it's possible to use without a vise, lol. Agreed on the packaging, they are only $2 or so. Got it to work on some nashbar pedals that developed a squeaking sound on a fixed gear bike.
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let's try this again. 700x35 pasela pt
hopefully they're a little more resilient.
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Single up front. Nice upgrade!
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
It is coming along...
I haven't done gravel in a bit, not since I put Rubino Speed graphene tires on my road bike but mostly Paulding County. I'd love to ride near the Hooch with you once I get it built.

And to be on topic, I didn't think about needing a mount inside the seatpost for the Di2 battery. It just never dawned on me that I needed something like this.



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Tim,

The bike is looking pretty good! Not to much left to install, maybe just the chain? I'm curious how the Di2 works though, guessing there's some tuning electronically? Does that work on pulses? We should definitely ride, looks like the spring is finally out in Atlanta!

What kind of battery does the Di2 have? Is it proprietary? I guess it makes sense for it to be up in the seatpost where it's nice and dry!


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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
How did a tiny piece of glass find it's way so far up in between those jumbo treads? Weird.
Knobbies, not treads.


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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Knobbies, not treads.


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Knobs are raised tread.
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Originally Posted by bonsai171
Not to much left to install, maybe just the chain?
You crack me up.

I don't want to take this thread off topic and everything will be answered in the build thread. Lots more still to go.

Yeah, lets ride real soon.


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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
From Q? I am kind of wanting this setup on my CX bike.
What is Q?

The mount is from Problem Solvers but Origin8 and others make them.

Lights are Bontrager ION with ANT+ remote control. Haven't purchased those yet and I'm searching for other brands that do remote control but haven't found anything without external wired batteries.
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Knobs are raised tread.
I think I'm going to head over to Conyer's tomorrow and spend some time at the Trappist monastery.

The county just extended the MUP and it ends right at the front door of the Abbey Church. Maybe see if one of the monks will hear my confession.


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Old 04-14-17, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
You crack me up.

I don't want to take this thread off topic and everything will be answered in the build thread. Lots more still to go.

Yeah, lets ride real soon.


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I saw your build thread, how much more could there be?
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Originally Posted by timothyh
what is q?

The mount is from problem solvers but origin8 and others make them.

Lights are bontrager ion with ant+ remote control. Haven't purchased those yet and i'm searching for other brands that do remote control but haven't found anything without external wired batteries.
q = qbp
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Pair of these.



Pair of these.

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