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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 506
Posted By Canker

it will work if you make it. Back during the...

it will work if you make it. Back during the switch over from 26er to 29ers I had several 26er tubes left that went into 29ers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,895
Posted By Canker

Yep the easiest way I've found to do it is just...

Yep the easiest way I've found to do it is just take out the core and shove a blow gun nozzle in to the valve and hit it. I have a presta to shrader valve adapter dohicky but it is more of a PITA to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-27-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 488
Posted By Canker

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20230102_132149639_90714d61602354903f57f21751a9ef988a29db6d.jpg
We decided to try out a new road and opps
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-10-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,139
Posted By Canker

MyWhoosh is free, just use that instead.

MyWhoosh is free, just use that instead.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-27-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,961
Posted By Canker

I'm using on old gaming laptop with a messed up...

I'm using on old gaming laptop with a messed up screen hooked up to two different monitors, one for zwift(or other bike programs), and one for entertainment(movies, tv, youtube,,,,,).
Old intel I7...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By Canker

#5 true but I meant it more that I like it well...

#5 true but I meant it more that I like it well enough that I left it on the bike I ride the most rather than swapping it over to the hardtail.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By Canker

I actually have both and both work fine. Here is...

I actually have both and both work fine. Here is my opinion.
1. I don't care about the extra gear 10 or 11 whatever
2. both bike run a 30 tooth chainring and I really don't notice any difference...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By Canker

Even with all the F1 training and press stuff I'm...

Even with all the F1 training and press stuff I'm sure he has to put up with he still has 6500 miles on strava for the year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,138
Posted By Canker

If you weren't already using it soapy water will...

If you weren't already using it soapy water will help get a tire on the bead without going to 100psi.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,335
Posted By Canker

Even if you go nuts with chain waxing we are...

Even if you go nuts with chain waxing we are still taking about $30 a year, I think I could get over it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-22-23, 05:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 788
Posted By Canker

As somebody with a carbon FS bike I'd much rather...

As somebody with a carbon FS bike I'd much rather have newer geometry than save the 2lbs and only the front triangle is carbon on the 17 anyway. You are going to feel the geo way more than the 2lbs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
Posted By Canker

https://www.amazon.com/Racers-Tape-Surface-Guard-C...

https://www.amazon.com/Racers-Tape-Surface-Guard-Clear/dp/B000O6BQMG
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 878
Posted By Canker

swap it to the back.

swap it to the back.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 446
Posted By Canker

People way over do this toxic thing. Unless you...

People way over do this toxic thing. Unless you bath in DOT for hours or drink it you are going to be fine, mild irritation if you let it set.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 861
Posted By Canker

Looking at trailforks for your area I'd forget...

Looking at trailforks for your area I'd forget the road/gravel bike completely and just get more MTBs. Almost looks like there are more mtb trails than roads.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By Canker

An easy to try trick that works a good bit of the...

An easy to try trick that works a good bit of the time if it is the valve. Take the wheel off and bounce it with the valve at 6 o'clock so you are splashing sealant around the base of the valve.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 632
Posted By Canker

You can also buy/make shims for the rotor

You can also buy/make shims for the rotor
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By Canker

You could buy or mix up the same stuff they use...

You could buy or mix up the same stuff they use to protect the patina on old cars, poppy's patina for example.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD7AvQZoYcU
The whole vid is useful but he mixes his...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By Canker

It will be fine. Back in the day I'd carry 26er...

It will be fine. Back in the day I'd carry 26er tubes as backups because they are smaller and work in everything including 29ers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,529
Posted By Canker

A camry isn't low and other than extreme...

A camry isn't low and other than extreme situations you shouldn't have a problem. I think I dragged in my focus once and that was on my friends badly designed driveway. I have a hitch on my lowered...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,330
Posted By Canker

I was curious since I actually used MAPP on my...

I was curious since I actually used MAPP on my pads and wanted to see the temp difference. Turns out "MAPP" hasn't been made since 2008 and the current "MAPP" is actually MAP-PRO and only burns...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,330
Posted By Canker

Propane torch will clean the pads. People will...

Propane torch will clean the pads. People will frown on doing it but it works. Heat those suckers up and burn off any contaminates.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By Canker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTDOCAFRBII ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTDOCAFRBII
Path Less Pedal update video about Sword
TLDW it shifts fine and the issue with the crank is because it was preproduction.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By Canker

ltwoo and sensah

ltwoo and sensah
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By Canker

or just don't use their crank

or just don't use their crank
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-24-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By Canker

Microshift Sword new groupset option

https://www.microshift.com/products/groups/sword/

https://bikepacking.com/news/microshift-sword-intro/
Better link
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 605
Posted By Canker

swap the pads front to back

swap the pads front to back
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 436
Posted By Canker

As long as they are all latex based mix away. It...

As long as they are all latex based mix away. It might not be optimal but I'm not taking a tire off just to add more sealant.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 597
Posted By Canker

Dyna plugs for road bikes. Regular old bacon...

Dyna plugs for road bikes. Regular old bacon strips are fine for mountain bikes but for higher pressure I want something more secure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By Canker

AbsoluteBlack

AbsoluteBlack
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,678
Posted By Canker

Since you are running 10 speed road 9 speed...

Since you are running 10 speed road 9 speed mountain bike RDs should work perfectly fine and allow you to run a bigger cassette. Works for Shimano that way at least.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,678
Posted By Canker

Absolute Black makes smaller rings that will fit...

Absolute Black makes smaller rings that will fit your crank, I'm running their 46/30 setup on my 105 crank. They aren't cheap though so it might make more sense to just go GRX.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,818
Posted By Canker

I've never been upset while climbing knowing I...

I've never been upset while climbing knowing I have one more gear.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,399
Posted By Canker

https://reservewheels.com/products/fillmore-tubele...

https://reservewheels.com/products/fillmore-tubeless-valves
There you go, no more clogs.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,399
Posted By Canker

It isn't uncommon for air to leak around the...

It isn't uncommon for air to leak around the valve. I'm just going to copy and post my own post from yesterday in another thread.

The trick if it does leak is to hold the wheel so the valve is at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,225
Posted By Canker

I think the pros and cons are pretty obvious....

I think the pros and cons are pretty obvious. What really matters is what do you actually want out of this? If you are out for speed and that is all that matters to you then gravel bike make that an...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 992
Posted By Canker

A propane torch also works pretty well for...

A propane torch also works pretty well for cleaning pads.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,905
Posted By Canker

When I installed my 46/30 chainrings I figured I...

When I installed my 46/30 chainrings I figured I wouldn't use my lowest gears on the road anymore, I was wrong lol. I use my 30f/32r pretty much every ride. Just allows me to get up the hills at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,905
Posted By Canker

Absolute Black makes 48/32 and 46/30 oval...

Absolute Black makes 48/32 and 46/30 oval chainrings that fit standard shimano road cranks like yours and you don't need a GRX FD. They aren't cheap though. I'm running the 46/30 on my 5800 cranks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By Canker

Trace Velo over on youtube has some cassette vids...

Trace Velo over on youtube has some cassette vids I think using ZTTO and VG sport, not 8 speed though. For what is worth I'm running a ZTTO BB on my mountain bike because they were the only company...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-23, 01:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Canker

Or wrap it with an old tube, bar tape, mastic...

Or wrap it with an old tube, bar tape, mastic tape, helicopter tape,,,,,, buy an actual chainstay protector. I've done a bunch of those but personally I like the bar tape option the best look wise....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-23, 11:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,761
Posted By Canker

The whole fear of Dot is way over done. Water...

The whole fear of Dot is way over done. Water gets into both Dot and mineral oil systems. The difference is Dot distributes the water throughout the whole system while with mineral oil it gathers...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,016
Posted By Canker

I don't see how a tube is going to make any...

I don't see how a tube is going to make any difference compared to tubeless when it comes to protecting the rim, only inserts are going to do that. If you hit the rim you hit the rim. My road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,380
Posted By Canker

Trace Velo and a ton more on youtube. Personally...

Trace Velo and a ton more on youtube. Personally I'd stick to more legit chinese brands like Winspace, trifox, Yoeleo, ican, elves,, rather than knockoffs or completely unbranded stuff. I'm running...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 433,579
Posted By Canker

Yeah seems like a lot of our gravel rides have a...

Yeah seems like a lot of our gravel rides have a couple miles of "roads" like that lol.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 433,579
Posted By Canker

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/gravel1_8a8c940fde264ff4bd41195a47f900139e8529df.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 555
Posted By Canker

It is funny how things change over the years. 6...

It is funny how things change over the years. 6 years ago or whatever roadies mostly hated disc brakes of any kind, then they hated hydraulic disc brakes because of all the "difficult maintenance"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,861
Posted By Canker

Wear some ear protection when you go to inflate...

Wear some ear protection when you go to inflate them and do it somewhere you don't mind getting sealant everywhere.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-20-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,808
Posted By Canker

If you crank the valve nut on with pliers then...

If you crank the valve nut on with pliers then yeah your going to need a pair to get it back off. Suppose to only put them on finger tight but I've been guilty of busting out pliers myself when one...
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