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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 556
Posted By Iride01

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke...

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke holes after 4 years normal for a alloy rim. I've got alloy rims from the late seventies that don't have cracks. And none of my newer alloy rims do...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-18-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By indyfabz

Found an old photo from Cycle Oregon 2007. We...

Found an old photo from Cycle Oregon 2007. We rode up from Rainbow on the last day and finished in Sisters....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 436,466
Posted By justin1138

Last night a coyote crossed my path. We locked...

Last night a coyote crossed my path. We locked eyes for a moment before giving each other a respectful nod. He continued along into the brush while I rode off into the sunset. It was a nice...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-09-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By Hypno Toad

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 436,466
Posted By justin1138

Earlier this week... taking advantage of a slow...

Earlier this week... taking advantage of a slow work day and some beautiful weather.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-31-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By indyfabz

Brings back fond memories. WA 20 was my first...

Brings back fond memories. WA 20 was my first western mountain riding experience. Did it the first time while crossing the country from Seattle to Bar Harbor, ME unsupported.

We spent a cold, wet...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-29-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By base2

Highway 20 2024 first ride report.

I had to cut the ride short so I could get back to town for an online meeting so I didn't get to the snow like I had originally planned.

However, if you want to inspect the snow clearing operation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 977
Posted By rumrunn6

yeah I do keep an eye on that front tire. It’s ok...

yeah I do keep an eye on that front tire. It’s ok tho I’ve checked it in various terrain from the side no pic handy but agree it’s not good off road. flat beach is ok but other beaches w berm climbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 977
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

not mine, but yeah now that you mentioned it…

not mine, but yeah now that you mentioned it…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,574
Posted By rsbob

I pass people on e-bikes whom are out for a...

I pass people on e-bikes whom are out for a leisurely cruise all the time. I’m glad they are out moving their legs enjoying the outdoors. The only time I find myself (not them - me) upset is when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,353
Posted By _ForceD_

I think I may be in the clear. I had to wait...

I think I may be in the clear. I had to wait until she’s out of the house so that me cleaning it wouldn’t draw her attention to it. I ended up using DAWN Platinum Powerwash spray…which I have on hand...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-24-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 436,466
Posted By justin1138

Took a gamble on the weather yesterday and it...

Took a gamble on the weather yesterday and it ended up being a wet and grimy day out on the bike......
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-23-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By indyfabz

Just imagine how smooth it will be when finished....

Just imagine how smooth it will be when finished.

In 2019 I descend a pass in ID that appeared to have been repaved the year before at the latest. It was delightful.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-22-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By Shifty

The east side of McKenzie Pass (Sisters side)...

The east side of McKenzie Pass (Sisters side) will be completely closed for re-paving this spring - summer. ODOT announcement posted below. I assume the the west side will be open to the top of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,929
Posted By Viich

The guy with the 26x4.8" / 559x120mm tubeless...

The guy with the 26x4.8" / 559x120mm tubeless begs to differ. No way to get enough air in there fast enough with a pump, even with booster.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,489
Posted By Eric F

Hmmm...I might need to upgrade. Crap. Now I...

Hmmm...I might need to upgrade. Crap. Now I have camping spoon GAS*.


*GAS = Gear Acquisition Syndrome
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,489
Posted By smd4

Thanks. Sometimes I can’t keep my acronyms...

Thanks. Sometimes I can’t keep my acronyms straight. ADD. Acronym Deficit Disorder.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-08-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By 2old

They have a choice; get close or no deal. That...

They have a choice; get close or no deal. That might spur them a little. They probably can sell the existing fork (or,if necessary you could sell on Craigslist. You might list it just to investigate...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-08-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By bboy314

In my opinion, he’d do just fine on that bike....

In my opinion, he’d do just fine on that bike. You’re right that modern geometry in itself will be a noticeable improvement for trail riding, and he can always upgrade the fork or bike later on if...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By veganbikes

You can sometimes get a Judy Air fork at or...

You can sometimes get a Judy Air fork at or around that price (original not the $800)

You can probably get a Fox for 27.5 more easily than 29. I love my Fox Forx,
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By Sierra_rider

Is that the model that's on closeout on Jenson?...

Is that the model that's on closeout on Jenson? If so, I think it's a decent spec for the price. It's at least Shimano 11 speed. IMO, any of the forks are going to suck at that price range. If he's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By veganbikes

The new geometry and wider tires and potentially...

The new geometry and wider tires and potentially more travel is well worth it.

If it is a new bike at $800 that is not a bad deal and the fork could be replaced though generally I recommend...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-16-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,458
Posted By prairiepedaler

I know why you weren't allowed in. You tried...

I know why you weren't allowed in. You tried entry with a Lions Paw instead of real grip mark master! Welll, duhhhhh.
...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-15-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By FREEBIRD1

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-09-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By Indigo82

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,116
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'm going riding, but just 15 miles or so. No...

I'm going riding, but just 15 miles or so. No cars.

Pic from Thursday:...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-04-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By thorstein

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-04-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By RB1-luvr

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Forum: Fatbikes
01-04-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By Indigo82

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Forum: Fatbikes
12-21-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By cegerer

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Forum: Fatbikes
12-15-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 80,644
Posted By pbekkerh

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Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,168
Posted By cyccommute

Nimble handling doesn’t mean anything if your...

Nimble handling doesn’t mean anything if your bike is being stopped by those rocks and roots grabbing stuff hanging off your bike. My picture from Picture Canyon is one where I used fork legs and it...
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,168
Posted By cyccommute

Say no more. These are from various trips I’ve...

Say no more. These are from various trips I’ve made.


Cripple Creek. Trip detailed in Gold Fever (https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3d2&doc_id=22235&v=5H). Rode from Colorado Springs to...
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,168
Posted By cyccommute

The issue isn’t necessarily the panniers “moving...

The issue isn’t necessarily the panniers “moving around”. The contact points…rank hooks and lower attachments…that are the weak point. On Ortliebs, the rack hooks and lower attachment are just...
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,168
Posted By Paul_P

Some things can be done to reduce the bouncing...

Some things can be done to reduce the bouncing around.

I've installed an extra lower hook to my four ortlieb panniers (bike packers at the rear and sport packers up front) and two extra upper...
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,168
Posted By cyccommute

Get a better rack. An aluminum one isn’t going to...

Get a better rack. An aluminum one isn’t going to last long. A steel one like a Tubus, on the other hand, is certainly up to the job.

That said, the bouncing around of a pannier off-road is going...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-03-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,262
Posted By Polaris OBark

Pretty much any used mountain bike for $300 will...

Pretty much any used mountain bike for $300 will be 10X better.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-02-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By veganbikes

Organic can generally be quiet but I don't have...

Organic can generally be quiet but I don't have noisy pads too often with metallic or semi-metallic but I tend to get better braking with those and they last a little longer. If I do have noisy stuff...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-02-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By staehpj1

It sounds like the pad material itself may be...

It sounds like the pad material itself may be quiet, but it allows grit to get imbedded. An organic pad may start out quiet and get noisy. Matallic are probably going to start out noisier and quiet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By FBinNY

Plain bearings ---- meaning without rolling...

Plain bearings ---- meaning without rolling elements ---- with or without bushings of one kind or another are very common in pedals.

We see them on kid's trikes as a plastic pedal on a bolt, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By dedhed

324 have silver cages . That's probably a Wellgo...

324 have silver cages . That's probably a Wellgo with black cages.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By choddo

sorry that product number was off the top of my...

sorry that product number was off the top of my head. Looked it up and I think it’s M324? Not 100% sure though, the edge cage bit looks different and the little bumps on the platform. Maybe a copy of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By FBinNY

You don't need another opinion. Let the pedal...

You don't need another opinion. Let the pedal itself tell you. Besides the above, the spindle length may be decisive, as would the presence or lack of a steel ball cup in the pedal body.

Consider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By FBinNY

As noted, some pedals use plain bearings, so...

As noted, some pedals use plain bearings, so that's a real possibility.

But you need to keep an open mind.

Arguing for a plain bearing is the shiny zone on both spindle and pedal. Doubly so if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By Crankycrank

Not unusual to have a bushing on one end and...

Not unusual to have a bushing on one end and bearings on the other. If you can determine the make/model of the pedals, there will probably be some info about them on the net.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,108
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

A couple of photos near where I ride in Bangkok. ...

A couple of photos near where I ride in Bangkok.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,108
Posted By rsbob

So jealous. 38* and sunny at the start and...

So jealous.

38* and sunny at the start and 50* at the finish. Did 40 with 2K climbing. Did have some nice water views. My computer tells me to take 48 hours off the bike. My legs agree since I...
Forum: Touring
11-24-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 416,280
Posted By Small cog

My Roberts Roughstuff at Stonehenge while doing...

My Roberts Roughstuff at Stonehenge while doing The King Alfred Way last year.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,738
Posted By njkayaker

Isn't this enough to be certain it's a scam?

Isn't this enough to be certain it's a scam?
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-19-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,364
Posted By veganbikes

No glue at all. You probably are talking sealant...

No glue at all. You probably are talking sealant maybe and like chain lube every has an opinion and they are probably all wrong and also all right. I would go for Orange Seal as I have used that a...
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