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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 238
Posted By Wileyrat

Our buddy Lance Armstrong once said if you we’re...

Our buddy Lance Armstrong once said if you we’re afraid of falling off your bike, you’d never get on it in the fist place.

Or something like that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 238
Posted By Wileyrat

This is pretty much my story, timeline and all,...

This is pretty much my story, timeline and all, probably written in more detail than I would’ve included. I will say I bleed more when I bounce off pavement than the dirt.

edit..Did I mention the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,353
Posted By Wileyrat

I used to be a ski instructor, and the one thing...

I used to be a ski instructor, and the one thing I learned very quickly was not to be a ski instructor with my wife, until she asked for advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,890
Posted By Wileyrat

Seriously? Again, if you’re not measuring the...

Seriously? Again, if you’re not measuring the inside diameter of your seatpost, you’re just guessing, and it seems you guessed wrong.

FWIW, I have a Team Fuji that is around the same vintage as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 443
Posted By Wileyrat

If you’re not going tubeless, you gained weight,...

If you’re not going tubeless, you gained weight, since the 5000 tubeless weigh around 50 grams more than the tubed version. I’ve read the tubeless versions have thicker stronger sidewalls, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,890
Posted By Wileyrat

The important number is the inside diameter of...

The important number is the inside diameter of the seat tube, it would seem it’s designed to accept a 26.4 seatpost. Maybe a blowtorch and a sledgehammer will get the bigger seatpost installed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,049
Posted By Wileyrat

Same with the cassette gearing. The specs I saw...

Same with the cassette gearing. The specs I saw were 11/36.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,304
Posted By Wileyrat

Since you’re locked into this one, I hope it...

Since you’re locked into this one, I hope it works out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 870
Posted By Wileyrat

My first thought is a bit of derailleur cable...

My first thought is a bit of derailleur cable stretch. That would definitely make it a bit wonky while you’re pedaling, and is incredibly easy to take care of. There’s a barrel adjuster at the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By Wileyrat

I wouldn’t bother, but it’s your bike and the...

I wouldn’t bother, but it’s your bike and the decision is up to you.
If you’re really concerned, buy a chain wear indicator tool. If you don’t have one, you should anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,447
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m fluffy.

I’m fluffy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 752
Posted By Wileyrat

I never had luck with Slime patches, but I’ve had...

I never had luck with Slime patches, but I’ve had good results with Park, as long as you rough up the surface before sticking it on the tube. I take a tire lever and rub the patch onto the tube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,861
Posted By Wileyrat

I had what my doctor called severe carpal and...

I had what my doctor called severe carpal and moderate cepital tunnel syndrome. He cut both my hand and elbow open, about 1” on my hand, and about 3 1/2” on my elbow (think funny bone). I was in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 347
Posted By Wileyrat

Try YouTube, I saw a few installation vids there,...

Try YouTube, I saw a few installation vids there, maybe you can get your answer there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,219
Posted By Wileyrat

I have that unicorn saddle, in fact, I have two....

I have that unicorn saddle, in fact, I have two. They’re Forte Pro SL saddles, 145 mm with ti rails, and unfortunately they don’t make them anymore. I have one on a roadie, and the other on my mtn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,523
Posted By Wileyrat

The only bike I’m willing to buy now that I’d be...

The only bike I’m willing to buy now that I’d be stuck for life with is a Campy equipped vintage Italian steel framed bike. Something with Colnago, Pinarello, or De Rosa on the down tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,743
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m sure when an alphabet agency comes and kicks...

I’m sure when an alphabet agency comes and kicks my door down they’ll be shocked to find my unregistered bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,090
Posted By Wileyrat

I almost did the same thing yesterday. I was...

I almost did the same thing yesterday. I was moving my spacers on my mtn bike to raise the bars a bit, and as I was loosening the screws on my stem, I realized what was about to happen. Fortunately I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 433
Posted By Wileyrat

And with a pre loaded Visa, you can shop at an...

And with a pre loaded Visa, you can shop at an LBS to your hearts content, or you can support an online business like Competitive Cyclist or Fair Wheel bikes, which has a local presence in Tucson, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 433
Posted By Wileyrat

As I see all these recommendations for a card...

As I see all these recommendations for a card from a local bike shop, I will say for an established cyclist, they probably won’t have the type of accessories in stock they may want.

If that’s the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 433
Posted By Wileyrat

Competitive Cyclist.

Competitive Cyclist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,145
Posted By Wileyrat

We had several in Tucson along the mups, until...

We had several in Tucson along the mups, until they all got vandalized.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By Wileyrat

You might be better off asking this in the...

You might be better off asking this in the Clydesdales and Athena’s forum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,755
Posted By Wileyrat

Check out Geometrygeeks.bike and compare the two....

Check out Geometrygeeks.bike and compare the two. That might answer your questions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By Wileyrat

Not very long. I can remember lots of specific...

Not very long.
I can remember lots of specific details to various rides, but it had to be an unusual occurrence. I couldn’t say when the ride happened, or any of the typical details of the ride. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 977
Posted By Wileyrat

You probably picked a popular model that doesn’t...

You probably picked a popular model that doesn’t need to be discounted to sell.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,304
Posted By Wileyrat

as Eric F said, it has to do with headtube, and...

as Eric F said, it has to do with headtube, and seatube angles, top tube length, chainstay lengths, headtube length, and a few others. I’m sure there’s books upon books written on it.

it isn’t...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,084
Posted By Wileyrat

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0084_43f0ad1eaf32bbdd329eaf4d914e880323a6d5d6.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,304
Posted By Wileyrat

You should spend some time on google and YouTube...

You should spend some time on google and YouTube studying frame geometry for mtn bikes, gravel bikes, and road bikes, if you’re really interested. It’s not just whether you go with a ridged fork or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,304
Posted By Wileyrat

You can get a flat bar gravel (not a hybrid, a...

You can get a flat bar gravel (not a hybrid, a gravel bike, there’s a difference) with the same gear ratios, probably even the same group set. It’ll be better on the road, and just as good on easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,304
Posted By Wileyrat

It seems to me, test rides. People here are...

It seems to me, test rides. People here are telling you it may be the wrong tool for the job, and even you say you got sold on the idea. I guess it’s your money, and if you’re sold on it, buy it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,304
Posted By Wileyrat

Do yourself a favor, and ride a gravel bike like...

Do yourself a favor, and ride a gravel bike like a Specialzed Diverge, or whatever Orbea’s bike is, and compare the ride to what you’re ordering. If you like the Alma better, there you go.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,304
Posted By Wileyrat

I’ve never heard of someone using an xc race bike...

I’ve never heard of someone using an xc race bike as a commuter. My Marin has a similar geometry, and I do not enjoy riding it on pavement. Compared to my roadies, it feels, well, out of place, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,576
Posted By Wileyrat

https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure ...

https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure

this is the website I use, and I may adjust a couple of pounds either way, but it typically gets me pretty close.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By Wileyrat

Biggest concern I see is you can’t buy anything...

Biggest concern I see is you can’t buy anything from them right now even if you wanted to.

Fwiw, never heard of them
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,544
Posted By Wileyrat

Seems to be the wave of the future, although not...

Seems to be the wave of the future, although not my future.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 726
Posted By Wileyrat

From the pics, it looks like a pretty solid bike...

From the pics, it looks like a pretty solid bike for the price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,210
Posted By Wileyrat

Wow, how novel, a discussion on rim vs disc...

Wow, how novel, a discussion on rim vs disc brakes. Just curious, any of you guys hear about soaking your chains in wax as a form of chain lube? :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,369
Posted By Wileyrat

When I’m on an exercise or spinning bike in the...

When I’m on an exercise or spinning bike in the gym, my cadence runs in the low 80’s, higher when I’m getting on it a bit, but that’s a pretty controlled environment. I don’t measure it when I’m out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,695
Posted By Wileyrat

I also have a pretty good story about a tarantula...

I also have a pretty good story about a tarantula on my shoulder. I didn’t think I could still move that quickly. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,695
Posted By Wileyrat

Snake encounter, that was closer than I’d like.

So I live in Tucson, and we have a “few” snakes here.
I was out riding my mountain bike this morning on some local trails near my house, and I encountered a snake crossing the trail. When I saw it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,270
Posted By Wileyrat

I carry a plug kit and a tube, just in case.

I carry a plug kit and a tube, just in case.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m no fan of Specialized, but if they received...

I’m no fan of Specialized, but if they received and paid for the products already, it seems they don’t have any other responsibility here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,608
Posted By Wileyrat

16.3 lb Ridley Fenix, 23.5 lb Team Fuji, 27 lb...

16.3 lb Ridley Fenix, 23.5 lb Team Fuji, 27 lb Marin Nail Trail 6.

They were all weighed with pedals and without bottles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,091
Posted By Wileyrat

In the pre cell phone days, I tacoed my front...

In the pre cell phone days, I tacoed my front wheel in a crash, and walked about two miles to a pay phone while carrying my bike on my shoulder.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m running an Nx eagle crankset with an Nx...

I’m running an Nx eagle crankset with an Nx derailleur and shifter. SRAM lists the crankset as 11/12 compatible. I’m also running an 11 speed Kmc chain, and a Shimano Slx 11/46 cassette without any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,589
Posted By Wileyrat

The gear I need to be in.

The gear I need to be in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,589
Posted By Wileyrat

consider it a lesson learned. Oh, and thanks for...

consider it a lesson learned. Oh, and thanks for the warning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,456
Posted By Wileyrat

I had a tire do that. Within a few seconds the...

I had a tire do that. Within a few seconds the tube popped out, blew, and left me ears ringing for a while (even worse than usual).

I’d check the wheel, and hope to get away with replacing the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-15-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By Wileyrat

According to bicycle bluebook, a 2000 model in...

According to bicycle bluebook, a 2000 model in very good condition is valued at a little over $100. I believe their valuations tend to run low, but it’s a starting point.
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