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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.

LesterOfPuppets 10-01-21 11:50 AM


Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22252972)
Looks like you're taking tubeless to the next level.

Same for clean cockpit.

Mojo31 10-01-21 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22252977)
Same for clean cockpit.

True.

That made me laugh.

genejockey 10-01-21 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22252977)
Same for clean cockpit.

Just grab the top of the fork to steer.

phrantic09 10-01-21 11:56 AM


Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22252968)
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?

Oh, I've got 4 already as well, I don't need more.

LesterOfPuppets 10-01-21 12:03 PM


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.

I hope I'm rolling at least 2.8" post apocalypse.

https://bikepacking.com/wp-content/u..._2-768x512.jpg

LesterOfPuppets 10-01-21 12:04 PM


Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22252979)
Just grab the top of the fork to steer.

1" steerer, I can just jam my thumb in there.

rjones28 10-01-21 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22252943)
If you never look back, don't change lanes.

That doesn't stop most drivers I encounter.

rjones28 10-01-21 12:14 PM


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.

Fixie gravel bike, FTW.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c37b4d8f51.png

LesterOfPuppets 10-01-21 12:28 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 22253007)

The flanges on that rear hub! :eek:

Trsnrtr 10-01-21 01:02 PM

Rode a little over 30 miles this morning in 80°+ temps. I drank about 550 ml of water. Which is low for me at that distance and temp. Garmin, in all of its wisdom, reported “record consumption.”

What? :foo:


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