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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 694
Posted By Polaris OBark

The video cam one gets mixed reviews. Check...

The video cam one gets mixed reviews. Check DCRainmaker's website for details.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 694
Posted By Polaris OBark

Mine was somehow uncharged yesterday. I...

Mine was somehow uncharged yesterday.

I initial urge was to commit suicide, but instead I decided to ride off-road.

I still missed it, because I am used to having it alert me to the local...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 942
Posted By Polaris OBark

The correct answer is this: (1) Buy a new...

The correct answer is this:

(1) Buy a new bike.

(2) Buy a new custom-made wheel-set with the rims you need and high-quality hubs, for the existing bike.

Then you will have two bikes. Stock...
Forum: Touring
06-04-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By Polaris OBark

We are getting a significant head-wind that would...

We are getting a significant head-wind that would make traveling South to North on Highway 1 even more daunting than usual. But if he has made it to SF, he clearly has what it takes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yeah, that is one of the reasons I went back to...

Yeah, that is one of the reasons I went back to canning wax. Squirt has a tendency toward than kind of boogery build-up.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 307
Posted By Polaris OBark

That's a great one, too. The Enve one I...

That's a great one, too.


The Enve one I posted is the Adventure fork.

I would take either of these over what I have now (Gen 1 CX fork), which was the only option at the time.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 307
Posted By Polaris OBark

This is the one I have in mind. It lists for 2/3...

This is the one I have in mind. It lists for 2/3 of what your frame cost, but sometimes you can find it for $500:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 307
Posted By Polaris OBark

I've just spent the last 10 years on a (custom)...

I've just spent the last 10 years on a (custom) steel bike and Enve carbon fork. With wide supple tires (Rene Herse), it has been great to ride on our very rough (Santa Cruz mountain) trails (I'm old...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 307
Posted By Polaris OBark

If it is disc brake, flex in the fork is best...

If it is disc brake, flex in the fork is best avoided. However, there is the Lauf fork, and a new generation of very low travel gravel forks. I personally would get an Enve adventure fork with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By Polaris OBark

Since I wax my chains, I don't get this adhesive...

Since I wax my chains, I don't get this adhesive crud build-up.

It is kind of like being a vegan, but without the negative dietary consequences.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,042
Posted By Polaris OBark

I wonder how many have been killed because they...

I wonder how many have been killed because they were distracted by their Garmin alerting them that they hadn't brushed their teeth after the last programmed feeding?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,042
Posted By Polaris OBark

Not in the rain. Please try to keep up.

Not in the rain.

Please try to keep up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,042
Posted By Polaris OBark

Lots of stuff to turn off. The "sharp turn...

Lots of stuff to turn off.

The "sharp turn ahead" alert is another one for my iggy list.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 705
Posted By Polaris OBark

The guy in the video (Lee McCormack) is a...

The guy in the video (Lee McCormack) is a proponent of the idea that what really matters for mountain bike fit is the angle he calls RAAD in the figure below:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 705
Posted By Polaris OBark

tl;dw: height in cm x 4.4 = max bar width in...

tl;dw:

height in cm x 4.4 = max bar width in mm

(771 mm for me)
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 705
Posted By Polaris OBark

Thanks. I think I have done much of that...

Thanks. I think I have done much of that (above), at least to first approximation, but will spend some more time with this shortly.

I very much appreciate everyone's advice. I just want to make...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 705
Posted By Polaris OBark

Road or mountain? Since my custom road...

Road or mountain?

Since my custom road bike is exactly fitted to me, do you know of any way to transfer that information from road to mountain bike setup? For example, does road reach and stack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,042
Posted By Polaris OBark

I even use my derailleurs under wet conditions.

I even use my derailleurs under wet conditions.
Forum: Touring
05-31-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,489
Posted By Polaris OBark

Paul's slide (the major impediment) is to re-open...

Paul's slide (the major impediment) is to re-open mid-summer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 909
Posted By Polaris OBark

In this case, it is a cargo bike that likely...

In this case, it is a cargo bike that likely handles weird, and also ebikes (even mid-drives with batteries in the frame or downtube) can be handle like a fully loaded touring bike. If possible, the...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By Polaris OBark

Thanks. I haven't really given it a whole lot of...

Thanks. I haven't really given it a whole lot of thought. I need to go to Cambridge on short notice, and having lived there in the mid 1990s, I remember it being a bit challenging. I was thinking...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 687
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/c...

https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/tires/

https://www.biketiresdirect.com (frequently has discounts)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,818
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have something similar but with a neck flap.

I have something similar but with a neck flap.
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By Polaris OBark

Touring in UK?

Is there a resource akin to Adventure Cycling Association that would be useful for planning a British tour?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,818
Posted By Polaris OBark

You could also just remove the entire helmet. ...

You could also just remove the entire helmet. That might be cooler, unless you have white hair.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,052
Posted By Polaris OBark

Be warned, once you have electronic shifting, it...

Be warned, once you have electronic shifting, it is very hard to get mechanical shifting on your next purchase.

Hydraulic disc brakes are a good thing. There is a reason why any decent mountain...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 980
Posted By Polaris OBark

A steel one. It is by far the best bike I have...

A steel one. It is by far the best bike I have owned.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 980
Posted By Polaris OBark

I realize this is a bit of a haul from Sandy...

I realize this is a bit of a haul from Sandy Eggo, but worth it: https://caletticycles.com
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 842
Posted By Polaris OBark

The tires are less permeable than bike tires. ...

The tires are less permeable than bike tires.

Car tires hold air without sealant.
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,256
Posted By Polaris OBark

I ordered some pedals for my wife that they...

I ordered some pedals for my wife that they didn't have locally. The box arrived today. In addition to the pedals, there was a $150 chain guide that I did not order (and did not get charged for). ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 980
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm the opposite. Maybe I should have a look. We...

I'm the opposite. Maybe I should have a look. We only have 12 bikes in the garage at the moment.

I just looked. Their M-sized road frame is very close to the dimensions of my custom steel bike. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3,133
Views: 553,531
Posted By Polaris OBark

Fake Santa Cruz mountain bike at Long Marine Lab,...

Fake Santa Cruz mountain bike at Long Marine Lab, Santa Cruz.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/2024_05_22_18_53_41_b322a20c55ea2dc825d7d5f427a8f604bc8578e7.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 495
Posted By Polaris OBark

Bontrager Wavecel

Bontrager Wavecel
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 980
Posted By Polaris OBark

One of the problems is that titanium is trickier...

One of the problems is that titanium is trickier to work with than steel, and if not done properly, welds have a tendency to fail. So part of the price spread may reflect the reputation of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,451
Posted By Polaris OBark

That is the main point. It makes no sense. ...

That is the main point. It makes no sense.

Hydrogen gas does not appreciably dissolve in water.

Even if it did, there is no biochemical mechanism that could make use of it.

The "empirical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,042
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have this happen, too (Edge 530). It really...

I have this happen, too (Edge 530). It really puts a weed up my arse.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By Polaris OBark

Although we have one of these, I am unsure of...

Although we have one of these, I am unsure of your terminology.

Our bike (Neo 1) has Shimano 105 shifters, and those use conventional brake cables and housing. The cables are internal, and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,364
Posted By Polaris OBark

Tricked by yet another necro-post.

Tricked by yet another necro-post.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 705
Posted By Polaris OBark

I did see the recommendation for pushup stance...

I did see the recommendation for pushup stance width. However, I am far too weak to do a pushup.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 705
Posted By Polaris OBark

Deciding on bar width

I recently got a new FS XC bike. The bars are 800mm wide, which is about five times wider than the ones on my 2008 26" FS bike, which has a long stem.

I am not what you would call an Enduro Bro. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,359
Posted By Polaris OBark

I have a throttle on my DIY drop-bar mountain...

I have a throttle on my DIY drop-bar mountain e-bike, but I had to move it out of the way so I could install a better dropper post lever. I can still reach it on the very rare occasions that I use it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By Polaris OBark

It is unlikely that you are imparting significant...

It is unlikely that you are imparting significant stress to the hubs or the disc brake rotors. Frame flex, which would move the brake caliper relative to the disc, is a much more likely explanation.
Forum: Touring
05-20-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,256
Posted By Polaris OBark

The Radar is $50 off, or 25% of the list price,...

The Radar is $50 off, or 25% of the list price, which is what the OP was asking about.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,061
Posted By Polaris OBark

I recon the lifetime warranty is worth about 1/3...

I recon the lifetime warranty is worth about 1/3 the price of the frame, so that might have something to do with it. Maybe that is a form of insecurity or being scared, but it might also be viewed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 774
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://i.imgur.com/vqMEUBj.jpeg ...

https://i.imgur.com/vqMEUBj.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/51CHDsJ.jpeg

Is the rotor by any chance shimmed (the shim(s) would be between the rotor and the hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 774
Posted By Polaris OBark

https://i.imgur.com/6NqYE6J.jpeg ...

https://i.imgur.com/6NqYE6J.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/I9Pl7rU.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,771
Posted By Polaris OBark

Even the show's premise was a rip-off: ...

Even the show's premise was a rip-off:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steptoe_and_Son
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 836
Posted By Polaris OBark

That is what my wife's Cannondale Synapse Neo1...

That is what my wife's Cannondale Synapse Neo1 bike, pictured above, is. Got it on sale at REI a couple of years ago for $3500.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 836
Posted By Polaris OBark

Maybe the $10K price tag puts off some commuters?

Maybe the $10K price tag puts off some commuters?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-19-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By Polaris OBark

It's not a quirk, it's a feature. Safari's...

It's not a quirk, it's a feature. Safari's version:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1852x741/screen_shot_2024_05_19_at_9_08_48_am_67ca8b7d2875fbebfad05f5797b75d6fde2a92c4.png
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