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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 706
Posted By chaadster

base2 thanks for reply. I wonder if Herse...

base2 thanks for reply.

I wonder if Herse has made any production or design changes; my 650b Standard tires pre-date the release of the Steilacoom type you have, and my Extralights are from right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

I don’t, but OKO boast their Magic Milk is...

I don’t, but OKO boast their Magic Milk is suitable for tubes. I’ve not used it, but it’s sitting on my radar for trial at some point.

https://oko.com/oko-magic-milk-for-tubeless-bikes/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

If it’s just a temporary spare, you can go with...

If it’s just a temporary spare, you can go with 24g and maximize space saving. TPU is quite tough, so there’s not the same kind of risk of damage during installation as there is with latex or even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 706
Posted By chaadster

Thanks. I was curious to know how you might have...

Thanks. I was curious to know how you might have managed to successfully setup Herse tubeless, as my experience in running those tubeless has been very poor, and it’s definitely not a brand I’d...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 706
Posted By chaadster

Do you actually run Herse tubeless, and if so,...

Do you actually run Herse tubeless, and if so, which exactly?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 419
Posted By chaadster

Stupid is as stupid does, or you do you? Call...

Stupid is as stupid does, or you do you? Call it, baby!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 419
Posted By chaadster

Stupid does loves a good time, don't it?

Stupid does loves a good time, don't it?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 419
Posted By chaadster

Ah, the classic fallacy of “appeal to ignorance.”...

Ah, the classic fallacy of “appeal to ignorance.” It would have been wise, and a better look, to title the thread, “Do any wheel mfgs offer mismatched sizes,” rather presuming from the position of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 406
Posted By chaadster

Ah, similar but cheaper? Turkey’s Soulrider has...

Ah, similar but cheaper? Turkey’s Soulrider has been laying out some sweet pics on IG of their Columbus tubed Şile gravel bike which takes 700x40 rubber, and the CF forked frameset comes with all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 406
Posted By chaadster

One of my buddies has a sweet Scarab out of...

One of my buddies has a sweet Scarab out of Colombia, and Stinner Frameworks out in Santa Barbara have probably the dopest online configurator/builder in the biz. Both have off the peg roadies fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 419
Posted By chaadster

Also Winspace, 3T, and Elite offer staggered...

Also Winspace, 3T, and Elite offer staggered wheelsets.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

I’ve been riding 23mm and 25mm tubeless for 11...

I’ve been riding 23mm and 25mm tubeless for 11 years at my >220lbs weight, so I’d answer your question by saying to run tubeless if you want to. 25mm tire max is not much of limiting factor, except...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

I've very rarely ever found anything embedded in...

I've very rarely ever found anything embedded in my tires either, so it seems more likely it's due to a stab from some kind of debris and done-zo, unless during the actual flatting, the collapsing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

No, it's not, is it! However, it is "real talk,"...

No, it's not, is it! However, it is "real talk," and a good compressor makes tubeless life a whole lot better. It's like when you get a proper bearing press and stop using a chunk of 2x4 and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

Hmm. That seems like a lot of unorthodox stuff...

Hmm. That seems like a lot of unorthodox stuff to do, and certainly introduced more points of potential failure into the system, so yeah, I'd agree that just straight taping-- with tubeless tape!--...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 406
Posted By chaadster

Don't forget Standert use a custom headset with...

Don't forget Standert use a custom headset with 26mm of stack, whereas many bikes run zero stack integrated headsets, so factoring that in, stack on the largest Triebwerk would be 616mm/414mm reach,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

How did you determine it was the tape leaking?

How did you determine it was the tape leaking?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

A solid rim bed would solve the problem of tape...

A solid rim bed would solve the problem of tape interference problems because there is no tape, of course!

I kinda think that double wrapping was a hack from the era pre-standardization, and as a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

Do you mean loose fit when the tire is on the...

Do you mean loose fit when the tire is on the rim, but the beads not seated? Yeah, I can see it helping in situations like that where reducing tire/rim variance in the bed valley helps seat beads,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

Yes, comparatively when looking at roofing or...

Yes, comparatively when looking at roofing or puncture resistant liners, but there are still a variety of thickness availble across the variety of TPU brands that allow buyers to select the level of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

The sealant's job is to either or both--...

The sealant's job is to either or both-- depending on the tire construction-- provide puncture protection or to make the tire carcass airtight. The rim tape does not need sealant for anything.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

I agree with that if tape is properly installed,...

I agree with that if tape is properly installed, but it is a potential problem point as we've heard stories about people doing multiple wraps or using improper width tape, which can change the depth...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

It was used improperly, a 35mm max indicated tube...

It was used improperly, a 35mm max indicated tube installed in a 40mm tire, plus it didn’t even leak. That’s not a failure.


You didn’t understand then, you don’t know how to discern now…why you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 406
Posted By chaadster

There is the Standert Triebwerk, which only...

There is the Standert Triebwerk, which only clears 32mm rubber, but you do get much shorter stays and sportier feel for it.

https://standert.de/products/triebwerk-frameset-silver-lily
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

Yeah, $70 is crazy. I’ve got 6 tubeless...

Yeah, $70 is crazy. I’ve got 6 tubeless wheelsets with regular ol’ valves and never even need to pull valve cores much less need hi-flo valves. I’ve got a pretty dope compressor and great inflator...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

Yes, I did, way back in ‘13/‘14, somewhere in...

Yes, I did, way back in ‘13/‘14, somewhere in there, before the current design standards were in place. I took a tread gash that wouldn’t seal— I think I was running Joe’s Eco Seal at that time, a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By chaadster

I’ve found that it’s best practice to fully...

I’ve found that it’s best practice to fully remove the head from the strap on the Wahoo Tickr because of corrosion not only between the male and female snap, but within the male portion of the snap,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

Though pricey, the Park INF-2 is the best I’ve...

Though pricey, the Park INF-2 is the best I’ve used.

The two big things are that 1) ergonomics are good, allowing one-handed operation and improving the workflow, and 2) it flows good air volume,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

I ride all year round, but not that much really....

I ride all year round, but not that much really. Lotsa short rides. I should probably sell the Dedacciai since it's redundant with the 3T. I could use the money, too. :o
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

Haha, thanks! As for the TPU thing, I...

Haha, thanks!

As for the TPU thing, I started running my T-Lab (gravel roadie) with Aerothan back in '21 because I couldn't get a pair of Herse Bon Jon Standards to reliably seal up tubeless. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

I’ve seen enough people mauled by tigers to know...

I’ve seen enough people mauled by tigers to know never to mess with tigers, but I also have enough sense to know not to tell tiger handlers how to handle tigers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

I once got mauled so badly by deer flies while...

I once got mauled so badly by deer flies while changing a flat tube trailside, I was literally bleeding through my kit by the time I was back up and running, and had to hump it hard to flee the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

As stated above, I’ve run a couple different...

As stated above, I’ve run a couple different weights of the cheap RideNow tubes in addition to the premium Aerothan. I like to understand how things work, and certainly don’t put any trust in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,794
Posted By chaadster

I’ve been road tubeless for +10 years, and over...

I’ve been road tubeless for +10 years, and over that time, things have gotten a lot better and way less hassle. There’s still a learning curve to going tubeless, but once you understand what means...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

No tube is impossible to puncture. That’s a...

No tube is impossible to puncture. That’s a senseless standard to measure by. And you, unless you plan to set up a lab for destructive testing, will never be able to assess how tough any tube is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

No, not seriously. I was poking fun at the way...

No, not seriously. I was poking fun at the way Sheldon was worshipped around here back in the day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

T2p didn’t have Aerothan failures. Can you...

T2p didn’t have Aerothan failures.

Can you get anything right? I don’t think so…you just want to hate on TPU, so there is nothing reasonable in anything you say, and you’ll slither and move goal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

That’s not correct. Comparing apples-to-apples,...

That’s not correct. Comparing apples-to-apples, let’s look at Teravail Thorn Resistant 29x1.9 (equivalent to 700x50 size): 681g, $17.50. That makes XTubo less than 2x as much, not a 6x premium, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 02:52 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,567
Posted By chaadster

Paddle shifting is the answer! It’s like STI for...

Paddle shifting is the answer! It’s like STI for cars! Modern autoboxes like dual-clutch units (e.g Porsche’s PDK) are the bee’s knees, being super fast and accurate at the paddles. The mighty ZF 8HP...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

You keep referring to TPU generally, but all TPU...

You keep referring to TPU generally, but all TPU tubes are not the same. You misunderstood what the general attributes of TPU are, did not understand the variables affecting performance, and then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,567
Posted By chaadster

Alas, the 928 S4 is a ZF autobox, but it’s...

Alas, the 928 S4 is a ZF autobox, but it’s adjusted so that, through manipulating the gear selector lever, it can hold each gear as de
sired to redline. It’s nice; I’ve driven the 5spd manual 928,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

Oh, it means exactly what I think it means, but...

Oh, it means exactly what I think it means, but more importantly, it makes the rhyme, not that I expected you to catch the Gang Starr referent, but for my own satisfaction, there it is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

If only every bit of debris was a goathead thorn!

If only every bit of debris was a goathead thorn!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,567
Posted By chaadster

I concede the point…but not the principle! ;)

I concede the point…but not the principle! ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,567
Posted By chaadster

Maybe this explains a bit about how I define...

Maybe this explains a bit about how I define “better”! :p

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

Word to God, if Sheldon Brown were still here,...

Word to God, if Sheldon Brown were still here, some of these weirdos wouldn’t act so cavalier.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

Complaining about potential difficulty finding...

Complaining about potential difficulty finding holes in tubes is the most petty, trifling, missing-the-forest-for-trees kind of thing I’ve ever seen.

Really…if finding leaks is such a big part of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,273
Posted By chaadster

You guys like your big, instantly flat,...

You guys like your big, instantly flat, punctures, eh? Coooool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,486
Posted By chaadster

Having both the right geometry and quality...

Having both the right geometry and quality components for the intended use is what makes a bike ride well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,659
Posted By chaadster

Depending on the rider weight and tire...

Depending on the rider weight and tire construction, at really low pressures, the extra support of a tube might be welcome.

I have some standard casing Rene Herse Switchback Hill 650b x 47mm tires...
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