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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

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Sometimes the right wrist can help with geometry challenges!


Yeah,...
Forum: Southern California
06-10-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2,958
Views: 391,840
Posted By PromptCritical

Friday-Ride from Scripps Ranch to Mission Valley,...

Friday-Ride from Scripps Ranch to Mission Valley, walk and ride hime with a broken shift cable (great opportunity for cross training)!

Saturday - 30 mi ride up the coast from Solana Beach to the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

So, in summary and a gross oversimplifiction, the...

So, in summary and a gross oversimplifiction, the Lynskey tends to have more stable turning and not be as quick as other frames (all other things the same) as a frame with less trail, corect?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

My experience exactly, but motorcycle suspension...

My experience exactly, but motorcycle suspension is much more tuneable and far, far fewer choices so test rides are possible.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Very helpful - thanks.

Very helpful - thanks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

​​​​​​​what size frame? Riding style? Any bags on...

​​​​​​​what size frame? Riding style? Any bags on front or rear? Stem length?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

How do you decide on the specifications?...

How do you decide on the specifications? Subjective objectives, weight, riding style and builder’s experience?

TiDave is currently building me a tandem fork. Not due until December 😩
Forum: Southern California
06-09-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2,958
Views: 391,840
Posted By PromptCritical

VCSD ride from Pt. Loma to IB and up to Coronado...

VCSD ride from Pt. Loma to IB and up to Coronado ~30 mi. Then home Scripps Ranch (another 30).

Great day. Tailwinds going home !
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 161
Posted By PromptCritical

Doubtful it is weak arms. I have found on our...

Doubtful it is weak arms. I have found on our tandem that moving weight forward (adding stuff from our rear rack to the front pack) helps.

Slow is challenging.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Yes. The subjective nature of it all makes it...

Yes. The subjective nature of it all makes it challenging. It’s not like clothes that you can try on before you buy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s two words. :lol:

That’s two words.
:lol:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

I have a BTLos rim ordered and scored a...

I have a BTLos rim ordered and scored a misslabeld rolf hub on eBay for $40, so I'm going to use those for one wheel. Not sure I'm ready to trust carbon spokes. Thoughts?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Great, thank you. The riding results from the...

Great, thank you. The riding results from the trail numbers are very helpful are very helpful! That's what I find difficult to find.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 360
Posted By PromptCritical

A set of Shimano hydraulics are really a good...

A set of Shimano hydraulics are really a good buy. MT200 = ~$55.

They work great and have excellent feel and are easy to bleed if you have to cut a hose during installation.

Six bolt discs are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 511
Posted By PromptCritical

Beautiful build !

Beautiful build !
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

I know what rake and trail are. I just wanted to...

I know what rake and trail are. I just wanted to make sure there were no misunderstandings. But, there’s s little to no information on the characteristics of any given fork model available other than...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm a tubeless noob. Was my using a 25mm Pirelli...

I'm a tubeless noob. Was my using a 25mm Pirelli as a test tire for tubeless part of my problem (It seated fine, but leaked out over 4-6 hours with no trace of the leaks).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Anyone have experience with Lightbike wheels? ...

Anyone have experience with Lightbike wheels?

https://www.lightbicycle.com/AR25-disc-carbon-gravel-bike-wheelset-700c-asymmetric.html

Bitex hubs, 1078grams $916.

Or, Btlos?

Bitex hubs,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

How much difference does 2-5mm in rake make in...

How much difference does 2-5mm in rake make in terms of handling?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

I've been looking at forks and components and I'm...

I've been looking at forks and components and I'm wondering what Enve means by "variable" ("49/55.5") with respect to fork rake.

https://enve.com/collections/forks/products/adventure-fork
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By PromptCritical

Thank you !!

Thank you !!
Forum: For Sale
06-07-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By PromptCritical

DM sent.

DM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 511
Posted By PromptCritical

lol!

lol!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 511
Posted By PromptCritical

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for...

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for my tools than using them......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By PromptCritical

Square Taper Bottom Brackets

I need a square taper bottom bracket for a vintage Campy crank. Sheldon Brown says there are two types of spindles (JIS & standard) that are not compatible.

Does anyone have a source for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,678
Posted By PromptCritical

Nice. A 52T rear cog would be great! What do you...

Nice. A 52T rear cog would be great! What do you have in the front? Double? Triple? Chainring size?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,324
Posted By PromptCritical

Santana Tandem (steel). My daughter would pound...

Santana Tandem (steel). My daughter would pound on my back and yell "pedal faster daddy". I could never tell if she was pedaling, but she only weighed about 60#....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 371
Posted By PromptCritical

That's what I'm using on my Columbine build...

That's what I'm using on my Columbine build (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293452-restoring-custom-vintage-columbine-bike-need-advice-2.html#post23258215). I'm using friction shifters,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 605
Posted By PromptCritical

Microsoft shifters would never work LOL

Microsoft shifters would never work LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By PromptCritical

I did a Backroads tour in October a few years...

I did a Backroads tour in October a few years back. The weather was fantastic. Sorry, but can't help with the campgrounds question.

If you don't get any answers here, send me a DM and I'll reach...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm going to give the true tubeless a try. Just...

I'm going to give the true tubeless a try. Just ordered a 24H rim from Btlos.

https://btlos.com/cx-gravel/gravel-hook-carbon-wheels/gx45w-gravel-disc-brake-tubeless-wavy-rim?filter=48%2C16

Any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27,265
Views: 3,237,635
Posted By PromptCritical

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back...

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1178x924/screenshot_2024_06_05_at_6_34_27_am_f525b53ebce652e4d1095c9dbdb1e1603274e8df.png
Forum: Southern California
06-05-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2,958
Views: 391,840
Posted By PromptCritical

Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with...

Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with friends. 40mi round trip.
Forum: Want To Buy
06-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 144
Posted By PromptCritical

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Good to know. "Offset" and "rake" are the same,...

Good to know. "Offset" and "rake" are the same, correct?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Great advice - thanks!

Great advice - thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By PromptCritical

True tubeless not Tubeless ready

Anyone have any experience with true tubeless wheels (no spoke access holes through the rim center channel). AKA “road tubeless” or UST style rims.

Building one would be a challenge, but are they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks...

Well, price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks were able to take advantage it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Whoa - the price is back up to $1,150. Hope some...

Whoa - the price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks were able to take advantage of it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! Which model is it?

Thanks! Which model is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,324
Posted By PromptCritical

LOL! Mine either @ 65. I meant variable...

LOL! Mine either @ 65.

I meant variable between individuals. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,324
Posted By PromptCritical

Naw, the human body is infinitely variable. If it...

Naw, the human body is infinitely variable. If it doesn't hurt, it is correct!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

I was thinking about steel. Thanks for the detail...

I was thinking about steel. Thanks for the detail and theory behind it!

I imagine the challenge will be finding a production steel fork that fits a tapered stem. My favorite framebuilder wants...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 900
Posted By PromptCritical

New Lynskey Ti Gravel Build

So, I just scored a GR300 @ $950 from Lynskey!

That price doesn't include a fork, so I need some advice on a fork (42/52 Headset). I don't have much (any?) experience with a gravel bike other than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,324
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! It is just some soft material held...

Thanks!

It is just some soft material held on by green electrical tape until I wrap the bars to keep them from scratching the paint (waiting on matching yellow tape for the bars).

No, I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By PromptCritical

Lynskey Flash Sale

Lynskey is having a flash sale. Additional ~20% off from last night.

Just scored a GR300 frame that went from $1,150 to $950!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,324
Posted By PromptCritical

The wing shifters work well, but they don't fit...

The wing shifters work well, but they don't fit on the drop bars particularly well, depending on where the brake levers are on the down curve. I had to mill off part of the mount to make them sit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,324
Posted By PromptCritical

No, it's a Selle SMP. ...

No, it's a Selle SMP.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XZCPCZ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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