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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

I solved one with green loctite. It seemed to...

I solved one with green loctite. It seemed to penetrate better than the red.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,628
Posted By nomadmax

If you're ever at a loss for who has the right of...

If you're ever at a loss for who has the right of way with another vehicle and you're on a bicycle. Consult the laws of physics.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 476
Posted By nomadmax

I have two Ti bikes with carbon forks/steerers. ...

I have two Ti bikes with carbon forks/steerers. My rule on spacers is that the expander plug must be long enough to pass thru the stem, all spacers and top bearing of the headset. I use 90mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-13-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

Yes, ID and round. and Possibly ;)

Yes, ID and round.

and

Possibly ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 833
Posted By nomadmax

I use this Shiny Object – Portland Design...

I use this

Shiny Object – Portland Design Works (ridepdw.com) (https://ridepdw.com/collections/bike-pumps-and-tire-inflators/products/shiny-object?variant=24673864833)

you can control how much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,732
Posted By nomadmax

When a manufacturing company starts to have...

When a manufacturing company starts to have financial problems, the first and second steps are "right sizing" and denying warranty claims. It really does save a lot of money because warranty claim...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

This dude ^ knows what he's talking about ^. ...

This dude ^ knows what he's talking about ^.

The Wolftooth headset won't work with a headtube longer than 140mm. HT length on a medium GR300 is like 145mm. I'm guessing that the head tube height...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 870
Posted By nomadmax

"Ride bandit" is what we call it here in...

"Ride bandit" is what we call it here in Ohio.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 870
Posted By nomadmax

Eight pages, at least :roflmao2:

Eight pages, at least :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 870
Posted By nomadmax

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell...

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell you this, nobody is making bank off them. Or at least none that I know of.

The following things are expensive:
Event insurance
Cops for traffic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

Looking forward to seeing it built up ! I wish...

Looking forward to seeing it built up ! I wish you'd have posted that pic sooner, you coulda saved me from the long winded replies I gave ;) (that you already knew)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

My answer is; "It depends". At low speeds,...

My answer is; "It depends".

At low speeds, climbing for instance, the steering on a long trail bike is MORE twitchy because of wheel flop. As speed increases, the front wheel wants to go straight...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

Medium No bags but for a seat bag with...

Medium
No bags but for a seat bag with essentials (I won't ride a pack mule)
11cm stem
Former USCF/NORBA racer

Admittedly, this is only the opinion of one person.Some people can walk twenty...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 03:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

Trail with a 45mm offset = 78mm of trail/25mm of...

Trail with a 45mm offset = 78mm of trail/25mm of wheel flop (terrible)
Trail with a 50mm offset = 73mm of trail/23mm of wheel flop (getting better but still not good)
Trail with a 55mm offset =...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

Yes

Yes
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,597
Posted By nomadmax

As someone who has a GR300, I'd recommend a fork...

As someone who has a GR300, I'd recommend a fork with a lot of offset, 50mm or better. The GR has north of 70mm of trail with a 45mm offset fork and handles like a Schwinn Varsity. The GR is hands...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 827
Posted By nomadmax

This ^ Time it so the chain moves at the...

This ^

Time it so the chain moves at the dead spot, crank @ 12 and 6 oclock. That's one of the reasons STI/Ergo Power came into being. If someone tells you it can't be done, it's them, not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 400
Posted By nomadmax

The Colnago model name for that bike is...

The Colnago model name for that bike is "Hostage".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,278
Posted By nomadmax

I love a deep end of the pool measuring contest...

I love a deep end of the pool measuring contest thread :roflmao2:
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-28-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,855
Posted By nomadmax

Have you experienced any grinding noises from...

Have you experienced any grinding noises from your TQ motor?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By nomadmax

Public Safety has been on bikes for a while,...

Public Safety has been on bikes for a while, largely because of this organization.

https://ipmba.org/
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 505
Posted By nomadmax

The easiest way to tell if a bike has steel rims...

The easiest way to tell if a bike has steel rims is to ride it down a steep hill in the rain :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,886
Posted By nomadmax

Yes, I was. It gets worse with every year.

Yes, I was. It gets worse with every year.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 547
Posted By nomadmax

Disk sander, not a handheld model.

Disk sander, not a handheld model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,010
Posted By nomadmax

Unique? Slingshot road bike. Done.

Unique?

Slingshot road bike. Done.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 843
Posted By nomadmax

Start skydiving. What have you got to lose?...

Start skydiving. What have you got to lose? :roflmao2:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,517
Posted By nomadmax

A lot of interesting stuff here, following.

A lot of interesting stuff here, following.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,578
Posted By nomadmax

Horseshoe in the glove.

Horseshoe in the glove.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,716
Posted By nomadmax

If you're talking about me, I wouldn't say I'm an...

If you're talking about me, I wouldn't say I'm an "expert". That said, there are some very knowledgeable people around here that can help you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,675
Posted By nomadmax

That had more to do with the massive gears pros...

That had more to do with the massive gears pros turned in those days with nothing lower than a 42x19 or 21, even in the mountains. Not crank length.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 895
Posted By nomadmax

error post

error post
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By nomadmax

I have a strict policy to not buy any bike that...

I have a strict policy to not buy any bike that needs the stem flipped positive as soon as I get it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,766
Posted By nomadmax

Is Shimano stuff truly wireless now?

Is Shimano stuff truly wireless now?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,112
Posted By nomadmax

Watch Bauer's RIGHT hand carefully. He's the...

Watch Bauer's RIGHT hand carefully. He's the rider in the front. I'm out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,112
Posted By nomadmax

Split those internet hairs all you want, or go to...

Split those internet hairs all you want, or go to the eye doctor. Bauer took his right hand off the bars to shift down and veered right into Claude causing him to crash. Or, look it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,112
Posted By nomadmax

If you could ask Claude how the whole standing...

If you could ask Claude how the whole standing while shifting using DT shifters, he wouldn't be a fan. Steve Bauer flat wrecked him at the Worlds trying to do just that at 2:04 in this video. Steve...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,766
Posted By nomadmax

Is that a carbon steerer?

Is that a carbon steerer?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By nomadmax

Bobby & Jens

Bobby & Jens
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,246
Posted By nomadmax

I guess the bonus is you can buy a kid AND a...

I guess the bonus is you can buy a kid AND a mountain bike for them in one location :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,246
Posted By nomadmax

So according to the title, they're selling kids?

So according to the title, they're selling kids?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,271
Posted By nomadmax

Nice! Will we get to see it in September?

Nice!

Will we get to see it in September?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,560
Posted By nomadmax

Watch the ending of this one. ...

Watch the ending of this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k6OsRGAADo
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,420
Posted By nomadmax

Facts have no place here :roflmao2:

Facts have no place here :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,420
Posted By nomadmax

I agree wholeheartedly with you.

I agree wholeheartedly with you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,408
Posted By nomadmax

Still one of my favorites and still fits I'm...

Still one of my favorites and still fits I'm proud to say ;)

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/20181225_094834_c25e5fd573326e65df3333c72ef8d28f2b075d55.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,836
Posted By nomadmax

Yup

Yup
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,048
Posted By nomadmax

You don't have much money in it. If it's...

You don't have much money in it. If it's comfortable, call it a win and ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,836
Posted By nomadmax

Next up. Why are QR levers curved now instead of...

Next up. Why are QR levers curved now instead of flat like they used to be?

Because a flat QR lever looks the same open or closed (@ 90 degrees). A curved QR lever has the curved part facing out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,224
Posted By nomadmax

As always, great video JJ !

As always, great video JJ !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,560
Posted By nomadmax

I won't ride a Technium bike ever again. Here...

I won't ride a Technium bike ever again. Here are pics of two of the three that broke on me. One was an unbonding of the downtube at the headtube lug and the other was a catastrophic failure of the...
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