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datlas 10-01-21 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22252805)
Not drinking water.

That's really dumb.

genejockey 10-01-21 10:02 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22252805)
Not drinking water.

Wait - do you mean it's not about drinking water, or it's about not drinking water?

genejockey 10-01-21 10:09 AM

I went back and looked through the measurements on my bikes, and decided that 2 of them needed an adjustment in bar reach. One was easy - replace a 120mm threadless, 31.8mm clamp, 6 degree stem with a 110mm threadless, 31.8mm clamp, 6 degree stem.

The other one is the Cannondale, though. It's got a threadless headset, but it's a 1" steerer and a 26mm bar. Current stem is a 130mm, 0 degree 3T Forge Ahead I got back in 1995. I thought, "Oh, I'll just get a 120mm version" Yeah, right. I have been looking for one for MONTHS, and all I ever see are 130 or longer. Or 10 degree, which I don't want. Or 25.4 clamp, which I also don't want. Oh, the pain of too many bikes.

sbxx1985 10-01-21 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22252808)
That's really dumb.

Bragging about it is dumber.

genejockey 10-01-21 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by sbxx1985 (Post 22252824)
Bragging about it is dumber.

Some folks don't have much to be proud of and have to make do with what they have.....

Mojo31 10-01-21 10:20 AM


Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22252744)
Wheels are in motion for Habanero re-build. Wheels ordered from Psimet. Tires ordered from PBK. Groupset sans chain arriving this weekend (chain is backordered).

Which groupset?

WhyFi 10-01-21 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22252678)
Look at those climbs though.

Daunting.

WhyFi 10-01-21 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by big john (Post 22252707)
Dawdling.


Eric F 10-01-21 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22252637)
I've just always hated plaid flannel. I remember as a kid when the plaid shorts fashion came around, I was like "ewww".

I wore those shorts in HS, but not after that. I expect to be wearing plaid flannel today, as it is an appropriate clothing choice for the current weather in Portland.

Eric F 10-01-21 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22252809)
Wait - do you mean it's not about drinking water, or it's about not drinking water?

Yes.

Velo Vol 10-01-21 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by Gravel Rider (Post 22252777)
4 quarters.

You should try riding on the roads. You'll never look back.

Gravel Rider 10-01-21 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22252881)
You should try riding on the roads. You'll never look back.

You don't know me.

big john 10-01-21 10:59 AM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22252862)
Daunting.

Mountainous.

datlas 10-01-21 11:02 AM


Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22252845)
Which groupset?

Ultegra R8000. Rim brakes. Mechanical drivetrain. 50/34 Crank, 11-28 cassette.

WhyFi 10-01-21 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22252881)
You should try riding on the roads.

Gravel roads are roads, duh.

phrantic09 10-01-21 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22252605)
How does SRAM Rival eTap AXS compare to Ultegra Di2?

It has decent reviews and *allegedly* shifts better than Force or Red eTap. I don't know if I'd like having to remember to charge all of those batteries though.

Eric F 10-01-21 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by phrantic09 (Post 22252932)
It has decent reviews and *allegedly* shifts better than Force or Red eTap. I don't know if I'd like having to remember to charge all of those batteries though.

We are not far away from being unable to ride because our bike is unable to connect to the internet.

genejockey 10-01-21 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22252881)
You should try riding on the roads. You'll never look back.

If you never look back, don't change lanes.

WhyFi 10-01-21 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by Eric F (Post 22252937)
We are not far away from being unable to ride because our bike is unable to connect to the internet.

I'll have to be sure to keep one mechanical bike around for after the monster solar flare that takes out the 'nets. On the gravel bike would probably make the most sense, for traversing that Mad Max landscape.

DougRNS 10-01-21 11:34 AM

Velo Vol
this comment was a bit much. My excuse was I did not refill my pain meds and was in bad mood. The prescription ran out Wednesday. I was not feeling very good last night. After 2 doses i am noticing improvement. I didn't think they were helping but without them it was clear to me there was relief.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7a47aef9d9.jpg

genejockey 10-01-21 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22252678)
Look at those climbs though.

Meh.

genejockey 10-01-21 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22252945)
I'll have to be sure to keep one mechanical bike around for after the monster solar flare that takes out the 'nets. On the gravel bike would probably make the most sense, for traversing that Mad Max landscape.

And there I'll be, with my mechanical groupsets and mechanical watches all in perfect working order.

LesterOfPuppets 10-01-21 11:39 AM

New commuter build underway. Unfortunately I don't have a rigid fork that fits so I've gotta stick with the yucky sproing.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...200ad4362d.jpg

Mojo31 10-01-21 11:47 AM


Originally Posted by phrantic09 (Post 22252932)
It has decent reviews and *allegedly* shifts better than Force or Red eTap. I don't know if I'd like having to remember to charge all of those batteries though.

There are only two to charge. The shifters use coin batteries. Still a lot of batteries to keep up with.

I already have 4 batteries on my bike to keep charged. What's a couple more?

Mojo31 10-01-21 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22252960)
New commuter build underway. Unfortunately I don't have a rigid fork that fits so I've gotta stick with the yucky sproing.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...200ad4362d.jpg


Looks like you're taking tubeless to the next level.


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