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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 139
Posted By Polaris OBark

I think it was supposed to be.

I think it was supposed to be.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 139
Posted By Polaris OBark

One of my valve caps doubles as one. This...

One of my valve caps doubles as one.

This helps keep the out-the-door weight below 30 lbs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 112
Posted By Polaris OBark

If you could re-think that, I am very confident...

If you could re-think that, I am very confident you would find pretty much any Shimano hydraulic disc brakes to be a radical improvement.

Another option might be the TRP hybrid calipers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By Polaris OBark

Maybe it is a fixie or single-speed.

Maybe it is a fixie or single-speed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 635
Posted By Polaris OBark

There are successful therapies to address this...

There are successful therapies to address this kind of problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 635
Posted By Polaris OBark

No. I think the (perceived) concern is that...

No.

I think the (perceived) concern is that if you buy a Canyon, you migth not be able to get your LBS to give you priority service. (I always felt compelled to 'ask permission' from a bike shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 379
Posted By Polaris OBark

In the case of mountain bikes (or any bike with...

In the case of mountain bikes (or any bike with flat bars), the brakes are independent of the shifters, so you can use whatever gearing you want.

In the case of road bike hydraulic brakes, with a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-27-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By Polaris OBark

I just smack it upside the head. I live in a...

I just smack it upside the head.

I live in a zip code where the temperature can vary by 40° (and other weather parameters can differ dramatically), so the Garmin weather alerts are generally...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-27-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 682
Posted By Polaris OBark

I am not a frame builder, but I hope you will...

I am not a frame builder, but I hope you will permit me one other observation:

An ISO mount on the rear, as shown in the OP, may necessitate use of a post-mount mountain-bike type caliper. I had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/6...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 447
Posted By Polaris OBark

My wife still has one on her wheel. (I went up...

My wife still has one on her wheel. (I went up to 11-40T with GRX 2X).

I think whatever the hyperglide surface treatment on the Shimano is slightly muffles the sound. It sounds more like a 105...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

... or a person, for that matter.

... or a person, for that matter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 447
Posted By Polaris OBark

I did this on my Ultegra drivetrain officially...

I did this on my Ultegra drivetrain officially rated for 32T max. It worked fine. The SRAM cassette is a bit louder, but that is the only difference.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-26-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 682
Posted By Polaris OBark

Jimmy Carter kept it well-hidden.

Jimmy Carter kept it well-hidden.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-26-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 682
Posted By Polaris OBark

That was my first thought, too, closely followed...

That was my first thought, too, closely followed by "a bot hacked his account".
Forum: Framebuilders
10-26-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 682
Posted By Polaris OBark

I've read the front brake does 90% of the...

I've read the front brake does 90% of the stopping work.

Given that, why not just put a disk fork on and forget about the rear (or leave the current brake in place)?

Glueing a caliper strikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,723
Posted By Polaris OBark

I would consider that respectful and prudent.

I would consider that respectful and prudent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,723
Posted By Polaris OBark

I wore out an inner (34T) ultegra chainring...

I wore out an inner (34T) ultegra chainring fairly quickly (within 2 years of ownership). The chain slipped/skipped all over the place unless it was in the 50T chainring. Even then, it took me...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 489
Posted By Polaris OBark

Differential geometry for the win!

Differential geometry for the win!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 489
Posted By Polaris OBark

Have you tried using super-user privileges, i.e.,...

Have you tried using super-user privileges, i.e.,

sudo rm -rf *

If not, maybe a different tire? (since you asked). I've had good luck with my two wheelsets that have HED Belgium Plus rims and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

After I posted that, I looked at the thread title.

After I posted that, I looked at the thread title.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Polaris OBark

This is so huge, I overlooked it.

This is so huge, I overlooked it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Polaris OBark

The bike?

The bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

"Step-through" is a bit more neutral.

"Step-through" is a bit more neutral.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 635
Posted By Polaris OBark

We got to meet him at Sea Otter when the mountain...

We got to meet him at Sea Otter when the mountain biker kid was about 13. He was really kind, and autographed his helmet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 635
Posted By Polaris OBark

This never gets old.

This never gets old.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 635
Posted By Polaris OBark

Shouldn't this be in the amusement park sub-forum?

Shouldn't this be in the amusement park sub-forum?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

The interface might be acting up a bit. I...

The interface might be acting up a bit.

I couldn't load this photo earlier:

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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

A bot would have written "know" instead of...

A bot would have written "know" instead of "no".
Forum: For Sale
10-23-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By Polaris OBark

They make BMX chainrings and silent high-end hubs...

They make BMX chainrings and silent high-end hubs (and build wheels). I think the crank arms are somebody else's.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 529
Posted By Polaris OBark

If what you said was true"why, yes, I would love...

If what you said was true"why, yes, I would love to have a fourth pint of Ben and Jerry's", prolly not.

What broke?

​​​​​​​
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Polaris OBark

Gravel biking is to a hard-tail what a hard-tail...

Gravel biking is to a hard-tail what a hard-tail is to full suspension.

You get the rush of road-riding while off-road, and being "underbiked" can make even a boring fire road come to life.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

I agree with what you are saying, but am baffled...

I agree with what you are saying, but am baffled by the delivery. Is this speech-to-text or something?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

I put Microshift Advent 9-speed on my wife's old...

I put Microshift Advent 9-speed on my wife's old mountain bike, and she complains it is worse than the 16 year old XT 9-speed that it replaced.

My kid replaced 12-speed GX Eagle (mechanical) with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

I know that my wife's case might be an outlier,...

I know that my wife's case might be an outlier, but if she had a "high-end" (i.e., equal in quality to current sage titanium frame), that is exactly what she would want.

I think it is probably a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

First thing I did was to turn it off. The...

First thing I did was to turn it off.

The advantage of the GRX is mostly the gear range, which Microshift also gives you. (In both cases, maximum gear range is achieved with 2X.) In many cases,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-23-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 159
Posted By Polaris OBark

[edit: Sorry, I realize now you have posted the...

[edit: Sorry, I realize now you have posted the same in the other thread, and this one is a referral.]

Please see my comment previously posted there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,205
Posted By Polaris OBark

I wish my wife's bike's Ti frame was like that,...

I wish my wife's bike's Ti frame was like that, because of hip range of motion issues (she got the right one replaced, so some improvement). I always swing a leg over the saddle, so I don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,046
Posted By Polaris OBark

​​​​​​​Perhaps he simply holds an informed...

​​​​​​​Perhaps he simply holds an informed opinion that is at variance with your opinion.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 725
Posted By Polaris OBark

They are aluminum box rims, so almost certainly...

They are aluminum box rims, so almost certainly have hooks.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,046
Posted By Polaris OBark

Bikeforums has some of the strangest people I've...

Bikeforums has some of the strangest people I've ever come across who aren't pushing around a shopping cart.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,046
Posted By Polaris OBark

Wut?

Wut?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,046
Posted By Polaris OBark

It is just a troll post. Perhaps even by...

It is just a troll post.

Perhaps even by posting replies, we are rewarding the trolling.

:(

It might be better simply to report it as such, and then ignore it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,046
Posted By Polaris OBark

The "marketed like EV's" claim in the title is...

The "marketed like EV's" claim in the title is particularly comical (as is the incorrect use of the possessive apostrophe).
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,046
Posted By Polaris OBark

Oddly enough, I really don't care what some...

Oddly enough, I really don't care what some youtube video nobody thinks about my 10.5 year old new-fangled bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,222
Posted By Polaris OBark

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,506
Posted By Polaris OBark

I had to look it up. Dang. I am really sorry to...

I had to look it up. Dang. I am really sorry to hear that, and hope everything resolves as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/titelghost2017_1487_1232c4dc1b80279c8433ebd7348000eea739d953.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,222
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0424_00d16796cf140e334fd4b2f86618b4ade15a2967.jpg

2.8" tires.
Disk brakes.
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