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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 497
Posted By Canker

I've broke multiple chains over the years road...

I've broke multiple chains over the years road and mtb including my hardtail this year. Just fixed one on a group ride 2 weeks ago when an emtber busted his. A lot of multi-tools come with chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 561
Posted By Canker

twist shift/grip shift/ revo **** whatever you...

twist shift/grip shift/ revo **** whatever you want to call them would do the trick. You can dump all the gears with just one twist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 388
Posted By Canker

Whenever I get to the trail head parking lot it...

Whenever I get to the trail head parking lot it is a sea of 1up racks and I add to that with my own. I have a padlock blocking the security bolt on mine and because I'm paranoid I run a chain from...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,114
Posted By Canker

Just get on amazon and search for "bike gps". ...

Just get on amazon and search for "bike gps". There are a poop load these days for $30-60 that will do pretty much everything other than navigation.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 437
Posted By Canker

I'm still using a 40 pack of 12g threadless I...

I'm still using a 40 pack of 12g threadless I bought from walmart 10+ years ago for around $15.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By Canker

If you are going friction then just get a shimano...

If you are going friction then just get a shimano deore 5100 RD 11 speed. It can handle a 51t and runs around $45.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By Canker

I don't notice the difference switching back and...

I don't notice the difference switching back and forth from 175mm to 165mm. The first ride after installing 165mm cranks on my full squish mtn bike it felt odd for about 5 mins, haven't noticed them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 662
Posted By Canker

They don't lack a locking device, they just don't...

They don't lack a locking device, they just don't ship with one but they do sell them. I just preferred to buy a standard padlock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 662
Posted By Canker

I'm paranoid as well and this is a super easy...

I'm paranoid as well and this is a super easy fix. Just chain it to the hitch. My setup is swapped now with a carabiner on the hitch and a padlock on the rack to block access to the bolt but you get...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,221
Posted By Canker

Dropper post. Pretty much anything else I can...

Dropper post. Pretty much anything else I can deal with but I can't go back to a standard seatpost.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,076
Posted By Canker

I went from a normy 50/34 to a 46/30 on my road...

I went from a normy 50/34 to a 46/30 on my road bike because it is also my gravel bike and that 34 was killing me on steep gravel climbs, 11-32 cassette didn't want big gaps. I never really thought...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By Canker

I fought that for a long time on my road bike, it...

I fought that for a long time on my road bike, it was the hanger. You can get an alignment tool pretty cheap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 713
Posted By Canker

Little tip. Remove those bolts for adding on a...

Little tip. Remove those bolts for adding on a another tray and store them or at least pull them out and put anti seize on them. Steel bolts and aluminum tray = never coming out again if you leave...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 892
Posted By Canker

Some are just a PITA even with a compressor. ...

Some are just a PITA even with a compressor.
tube, soapy water, and if that fails an extra layer of tubeless tape.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,765
Posted By Canker

Uhaul is just an installer and they buy from...

Uhaul is just an installer and they buy from people like Curt and are fine. As good as anywhere else other than doing it yourself anyway.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By Canker

They were never really here. Cannondale Lefties...

They were never really here. Cannondale Lefties are the only ones I can think of that have been made in any numbers. They make a lot sense, better oiling and lighter weight but have never gone...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By Canker

https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling/video...

https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
Would disagree, I'd say it depends
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By Canker

Microshift Advent X/Sword pull ratio is 1.1:1...

Microshift Advent X/Sword pull ratio is 1.1:1 same as shimano 11 speed mountain RDs. There are youtube vids of people running Advent X with a shimano Deore 5100 RDs, I've done it when I bent the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 897
Posted By Canker

Since it is 10 speed road can't you just throw a...

Since it is 10 speed road can't you just throw a cheap 9 speed mtn RD on there and run an 11-36? The deore m592 is $50 brand new and somebody local probably has one just laying around they'd just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 760
Posted By Canker

I'm an Osprey guy and they have a lifetime no...

I'm an Osprey guy and they have a lifetime no questions ask warranty on the PACK not so much the bladder. Mine sprung a leak last year and I keep trying to fix it but is also in not really patchable...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,108
Posted By Canker

Pedal strikes come from low bottom bracket height...

Pedal strikes come from low bottom bracket height and long cranks. You can have a low bb on a 29er and high one on a 27.5er. Both my bikes are 27.5 and one has a low BB and I put 165mm cranks on it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By Canker

alcjphil...

alcjphil (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/alcjphil-3026.html) probably has it. You probably have a ROAD 11 speed freehub and a 12 speed mountain bike cassette. Road bikes need a longer freehub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,453
Posted By Canker

KCT1986...

KCT1986 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/kct1986-429018.html) post has incorrect info. He is confusing road and mtn standards. For mountain bike cassettes that start with an 11 tooth cog the NX...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,570
Posted By Canker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTKjdTBCw58 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTKjdTBCw58
Been awhile but I believe they came up with 32mm being the fastest
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By Canker

1. Straight Steerer NOT tapered steerer 2....

1. Straight Steerer NOT tapered steerer
2. 100mm of travel
3. quick release or also called 9mm open dropout NOT through axle or 15x110 or 15x100
4. 29er
Those are the only specs you need to worry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By Canker

The XT 11 speed RD tops out at 42 tooth

The XT 11 speed RD tops out at 42 tooth
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,276,314
Posted By Canker

You might be better switching to a twist shift...

You might be better switching to a twist shift rather than trigger. Shimano and Sram both make 8 speed twist shifts for 8 speed shimano RDs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,774
Posted By Canker

HR, speed, cadence sensor are something I see no...

HR, speed, cadence sensor are something I see no point in spending actual money on when the cheapo ones work just fine. I've been rocking a coospo HR for years with no issues other than dropping one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By Canker

How bad of a leak? Usually I can fix a small...

How bad of a leak? Usually I can fix a small leak at the valve simple by bouncing the tire with the valve at the bottom so the sealant splashes against the valve.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 774
Posted By Canker

Man people are such wimps. Tubes stretch easy...

Man people are such wimps. Tubes stretch easy and worst case is nothing. It really doesn't matter if you are running a stretched tube or a 29er if you run over something and it pokes a hole in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By Canker

I have a 140mm hardtail from 2015 with pretty...

I have a 140mm hardtail from 2015 with pretty similar geo and it really doesn't hold me back compared to my newer a bit more updated full squish. These 1x upgrades really aren't much money $100-200....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 774
Posted By Canker

it will work if you make it. Back during the...

it will work if you make it. Back during the switch over from 26er to 29ers I had several 26er tubes left that went into 29ers.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,404
Posted By Canker

https://magicshine.com/products/evo-1700-underneat...

https://magicshine.com/products/evo-1700-underneath-mounted-bike-light
I'm just posting that as an example but I'd go for something with a good cut off if it is for road and road only so you don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 951
Posted By Canker

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/tanpa...

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/tanpan?variant=18367738757
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,356
Posted By Canker

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0622_e4f68b67971a4935bca08b3afbae75d4e5748d65.jpg
I haven't had the bike for 10 years give or take. I just remember the rear was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,356
Posted By Canker

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0625_cf97625e398eae57e09b5d1fc90d875d137696fd.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,002
Posted By Canker

Yep the easiest way I've found to do it is just...

Yep the easiest way I've found to do it is just take out the core and shove a blow gun nozzle in to the valve and hit it. I have a presta to shrader valve adapter dohicky but it is more of a PITA to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-27-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,103
Posted By Canker

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20230102_132149639_90714d61602354903f57f21751a9ef988a29db6d.jpg
We decided to try out a new road and opps
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-10-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,166
Posted By Canker

MyWhoosh is free, just use that instead.

MyWhoosh is free, just use that instead.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-04-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By Canker

I'm running Advent X with no issues. Advent X...

I'm running Advent X with no issues. Advent X uses 1:1 so one hack you can do is run a shimano deore 5100 11 speed RD. The Advent x RD may clear a 50t cog but the 5100 is made to go to 51 so it for...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-27-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,107
Posted By Canker

I'm using on old gaming laptop with a messed up...

I'm using on old gaming laptop with a messed up screen hooked up to two different monitors, one for zwift(or other bike programs), and one for entertainment(movies, tv, youtube,,,,,).
Old intel I7...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,609
Posted By Canker

People buy expensive bikes and can't change a...

People buy expensive bikes and can't change a tube so yes. But a huge problem is the ride share people renting from Hertz since they get special weekly deals and have no way to charge other than DC...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-19-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,522
Posted By Canker

Looking at ebay prices the TRP hr/rd are cheap...

Looking at ebay prices the TRP hr/rd are cheap enough to skip the Spyres if you can trust ebay. I have Spyres myself and haven't had any issues.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,609
Posted By Canker

One of the other "problems" is they aren't $60k...

One of the other "problems" is they aren't $60k anymore so more people are buying them. The base model 3 is $35-37k and until the start of this year qualified for the $7500 tax credit and the chevy...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,609
Posted By Canker

The whole Chicago thing is a mix of problems. ...

The whole Chicago thing is a mix of problems.
1. The cold makes charging even on fast chargers slow if the car isn't preconditioned before charging(owner ignorance)
2. People buying EVs that can't...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-17-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By Canker

I gave mywhoosh a go last night since zwift...

I gave mywhoosh a go last night since zwift decided to act up and give me "no signal" for my trainer and sensors despite trying everything I could think of to get it to work. Mywhoosh worked. I only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,783
Posted By Canker

Are you talking about one arm being different...

Are you talking about one arm being different from the other on the same bike? Or different size cranks on different bikes?
For the first 2.5mm probably wouldn't be noticeable but I'd know they were...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By Canker

#5 true but I meant it more that I like it well...

#5 true but I meant it more that I like it well enough that I left it on the bike I ride the most rather than swapping it over to the hardtail.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By Canker

I actually have both and both work fine. Here is...

I actually have both and both work fine. Here is my opinion.
1. I don't care about the extra gear 10 or 11 whatever
2. both bike run a 30 tooth chainring and I really don't notice any difference...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,841
Posted By Canker

Or you can say he is saving the old very hard to...

Or you can say he is saving the old very hard to find parts by taking them off and throwing them in a box.
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