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01-19-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 313,187
Posted By phatfree

Freewheel

19t White Industries freewheel.
11-18-17, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By phatfree

Son

I am a randonneur and have used my SON hub in all types of terrain and weather for 6 years w/o a problem. SON hubs are a bit more expensive than other dynamos but this is a case where you get what...
06-28-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 313,187
Posted By phatfree

Shockstop stem

I bought a Shockstop stem for my Lemond Poprad. It has worked out well so far.
04-08-17, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By phatfree

I have a Cambium and have used it for many Gravel...

I have a Cambium and have used it for many Gravel miles. It works very well. I am going to try it with a Thudbuster st soon.
02-15-17, 07:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,189
Posted By phatfree

I also use a Cambium on my GG and highly...

I also use a Cambium on my GG and highly recommend it if you can ride one. If you have a saddle that already fits you the Thudbuster will not change that contact point. I would not worry too much...
02-13-17, 01:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,940
Posted By phatfree

Yes, changing the front ring is probably the...

Yes, changing the front ring is probably the cheapest and easiest thing to do. You could always have a few different rings and change them out as the course dictates.
11-02-16, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,538
Posted By phatfree

I rode a 12hr gravel race on a 42:18 with 40mm...

I rode a 12hr gravel race on a 42:18 with 40mm MSO's and I found the gearing to be perfect. In the end covered just under 180 miles.
08-31-16, 07:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 29,068
Posted By phatfree

44/34 with a 12-27 on a Poprad. I am very...

44/34 with a 12-27 on a Poprad.
I am very close to pulling the trigger on a 44/30 WI VBC crank.
07-15-16, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,016
Posted By phatfree

I use my 3X as a rando bike and I use Jack Brown...

I use my 3X as a rando bike and I use Jack Brown Green's on it. 70 rear and 60 front.
06-21-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,745
Posted By phatfree

Pake C'Mute

Idk if the frame is still sold. It is basically a Cross Check. I have ridden a full randonneur series on it as a single speed, raced it in a 12 hr gravel race as a SS, and used it geared for a 3 day...
Replies: 18
Views: 2,670
Posted By phatfree

I only wear bibs after years of wearing non bib...

I only wear bibs after years of wearing non bib cycling shorts. Bibs are much more comfortable than standard shorts. For me, the main reason is the lack of a waist band/line. I scoffed at them...
Replies: 21
Views: 4,174
Posted By phatfree

Shimano PD-A600. I have used them on everything...

Shimano PD-A600. I have used them on everything from a full serries to a 1200k. Great pedals.
06-30-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By phatfree

Brooks C17. Great gravel saddle.

Brooks C17. Great gravel saddle.
Forum: Recumbent
03-20-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,570
Posted By phatfree

I ride a Tricross set up for randonneuring and...

I ride a Tricross set up for randonneuring and bought a Xstream abut 6 months ago. This is my first bent and while the position is less stressful on the upper body the hills take more out of me...
Forum: For Sale
11-26-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 385,993
Posted By phatfree

Sounds good. Here are a couple of pictures. The...

Sounds good. Here are a couple of pictures. The skirt has holes in so it can be laced up. Let me know if you are still interested.
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Forum: For Sale
11-19-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 385,993
Posted By phatfree

A Brooks Swallow or similar. What do you have,...

A Brooks Swallow or similar. What do you have, Brooks or not?
Forum: For Sale
11-14-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 385,993
Posted By phatfree

How about a Brooks Professional?

How about a Brooks Professional?
Forum: For Sale
11-13-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 385,993
Posted By phatfree

I have a lightly used Brooks Professional.

I have a lightly used Brooks Professional.
Replies: 56
Views: 7,359
Posted By phatfree

We run Bontrager hard cases, 32mm, on the tandem...

We run Bontrager hard cases, 32mm, on the tandem and love them.
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By phatfree

My stoker and I are one ride away from our first...

My stoker and I are one ride away from our first tandem SR series. We have the 600k at the end of this month. Rando on a tandem is very different and very fun!
We roll on a Cannondale.
Replies: 71
Views: 5,057
Posted By phatfree

My second R-12. The big goal is the Rocky...

My second R-12. The big goal is the Rocky Mountain 1200. I am on the rider list and this will be my first 1200!
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By phatfree

I rode a double century in the Hill Country area...

I rode a double century in the Hill Country area of Texas in March. The weather was very reasonable and the ride was great. Despite common knowledge, Texas is not flat and there was a considerable...
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By phatfree

I have both saddles and would say that the Alias...

I have both saddles and would say that the Alias is much better, to me, for long distance riding. I find that the gel on the Avatar becomes very uncomfortable after 5 hours in the saddle. The gel...
Replies: 38
Views: 16,686
Posted By phatfree

I say ride what is comfortable to you. I rando...

I say ride what is comfortable to you. I rando with a Pake C'Mute, which is basically a CC analog, and I love the bike. It is by no means the fastest bike and I am not going to win the RUSA King of...
Replies: 14
Views: 14,837
Posted By phatfree

I am currently training for a 200 mile gravel...

I am currently training for a 200 mile gravel grinder on my C'Mute SS. I run a 42x18 which is kinda low but combined with the 700x40's, plus the dirt road aspect, is acceptable to me. Since I know...
06-22-09, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By phatfree

I was at the bike shop this weekend and I saw a...

I was at the bike shop this weekend and I saw a Chili Con Crosso built up with a 42x11-25. I believe the bike was built specifically for cx racing. If you have both rings I would try them out and...
06-16-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By phatfree

are you setting this up for the road or mtb? I...

are you setting this up for the road or mtb? I have a Karate Monkey set up with a 32x11-32 so this is why I ask. 32 in the front is kinda low for road use. I run a 42x12-25 on a steel road bike....
Forum: Texas
06-16-09, 07:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By phatfree

Ok, this ride is just an idea and having lived in...

Ok, this ride is just an idea and having lived in Texas I know that slogging this distance, in the summer, in Texas would be brutal. I just wanted to see what people thought about the idea. I see...
Forum: Texas
06-07-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By phatfree

actually, more like a long rando.

actually, more like a long rando.
Forum: Texas
06-07-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By phatfree

Texas east to west...

Purely out curiosity, would anybody be interested in a self supported race/tour from Beaumont to El Paso? Kinda in the AZT 300 fashion but on the road and about 500 miles longer.

Are there any...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-09, 11:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,173
Posted By phatfree

I agree that if you have a bike that uses a...

I agree that if you have a bike that uses a coaster brake as it's primary means of stopping the chainline should be laser straight. A single speed coaster brake bike with a chainline deviation of...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,215
Posted By phatfree

3,400 all purpose miles. Mountain biking,...

3,400 all purpose miles. Mountain biking, commuting, road riding, racing...etc.
11-28-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,797
Posted By phatfree

I rid a rigid Karate Monkey geared and SS. I had...

I rid a rigid Karate Monkey geared and SS. I had a SS wheel built specifically for SSing and love it. I find it easier to get in long rides (4+ hours) while hanging out in the 70-80% heart rate...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,389
Posted By phatfree

My commute to work is takes about the same time...

My commute to work is takes about the same time but I enjoy the bike commute a lot more!
Forum: Commuting
11-09-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,553
Posted By phatfree

It depends on who you ask. If you visit Sheldon...

It depends on who you ask. If you visit Sheldon Brown's website you will find that he is a big advocate against ever using the nose bolt. I am of the opinion that if it wasn't necessary why in the...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 778
Posted By phatfree

If this ride is the Wurst ride I would suggest...

If this ride is the Wurst ride I would suggest beer and bratwurst. And if they have Pickle Juice at the rest stops hit that up. It tastes horrible but does the job. I'll be riding the Wurst Ride...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,401
Posted By phatfree

I work from 1500 to 2300 so I ride at night on a...

I work from 1500 to 2300 so I ride at night on a routine basis! Head light and a tail light is what I sport. Sometimes I'll stop at a local bar that is on my route and drink a couple pints before I...
07-29-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By phatfree

Thanks for all the advice! I did not know what...

Thanks for all the advice! I did not know what "trim" is before I got this advice. I'm going to get a new cable just to be sure, then start troubleshooting from there.

Thanks again!
07-27-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By phatfree

2004 Cannondale RT03000 Shifting issues

Hello. I just bought a 04 rt3000 and am having a hell of a time with the front dérailleur. The bike has an Ultegra front d and Ultegra shifters. The front d has a difficult time going from the...
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