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03-27-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 107
Posted By Kapusta

I wear clear classes at night and nearly all the...

I wear clear classes at night and nearly all the time when riding in the woods. If I think I may want sunglasses, I take a pair with me in my pack. Likewise if I am riding with sunglasses I usually...
03-27-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 131
Posted By Kapusta

If you mean you have considered doing a 1x...

If you mean you have considered doing a 1x conversion with a 2x or 3x crank, then yes, you will definitely want a new ring, because you will want a Narrow/Wide ring which are 1x specific.
03-27-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 131
Posted By Kapusta

In general, an 11 speed chain will work with a 12...

In general, an 11 speed chain will work with a 12 speed ring.

The only issue I am aware of for sure that may be relevant is that 12 speed Shimano chains need a 12 speed Shimano chainring (or one...
03-21-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By Kapusta

Medium sounds very small for a 6" tall person. ...

Medium sounds very small for a 6" tall person.

To be honest, the most significant "non-modern" aspect of the 2014 Heckler is the geometry, which you really can't change. And the fact that this...
03-18-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,718
Posted By Kapusta

Yeah, I read the OP and then skipped to page 5,...

Yeah, I read the OP and then skipped to page 5, and…. I’m not going to bother figuring out how it ended up on tire size..
03-18-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,310
Posted By Kapusta

Or they just don't like cycling jerseys :thumb:

Or they just don't like cycling jerseys :thumb:
03-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,310
Posted By Kapusta

Hip packs are actually a hot trend right now in...

Hip packs are actually a hot trend right now in the mountain biking world, so there are a ton of well designed cycling-specific options out there. EVOC, Dakine, Osprey, Camelbak are a few of the more...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-16-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Kapusta

Rider weight is pretty important in any tire...

Rider weight is pretty important in any tire pressure discussion. I’m ~165 lbs

Pavement aside, I ride pressures a lot higher when things dry out and get faster on the trail.

In winter I’m...
03-08-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By Kapusta

The wear is supposed to be between the thin...

The wear is supposed to be between the thin bushings pressed into the eyelets and the bushing/spacers that press (lightly) into that.

Yeah, sometimes those are really tight and instead the wear...
03-06-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,943
Posted By Kapusta

Your average person reading Wirecutter for info...

Your average person reading Wirecutter for info on this is not going to know what to look for in a used bike.

And many people would rather buy a new bike from a shop with support.
03-02-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By Kapusta

First of all, how do you know that it “works...

First of all, how do you know that it “works fine”? Because it moves?

Do you wait until your car is not “working fine” to change the oil?

The fork is two decades old. Service it if you want it...
03-01-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By Kapusta

Nice. Looks like it has had very little use. ...

Nice. Looks like it has had very little use.

First thing I would do is service the fork before you ride it much. Though service parts for that fork may be hard to come by.

What kind of brakes...
02-25-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,943
Posted By Kapusta

Neither are 99% of the people who will be looking...

Neither are 99% of the people who will be looking to them for bike buying advice.

And for those people the advice quoted (stick with midrange) is spot on.
02-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,943
Posted By Kapusta

The quoted part of the article is very good...

The quoted part of the article is very good advice for people who are looking to Wire Cutter for what bike to get.

As a general rule, if you don’t already know why a high end bike might be better...
02-21-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 322
Posted By Kapusta

No argument, I believe we are all on the same...

No argument, I believe we are all on the same page.

And it is a good concept to understand. And now I know the name for it (Bowden Cable)
02-21-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 322
Posted By Kapusta

As mentioned above, they technically push instead...

As mentioned above, they technically push instead of pull, but the result is the same, and it does matter which you use.

So maybe technically they should be called “short push” or “long push”. But...
02-21-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By Kapusta

Good post. The “more leverage” argument does not...

Good post. The “more leverage” argument does not really hold up when talking about a system where you can choose whatever leverage you want with the right gear selection.

What it really comes down...
02-18-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 503
Posted By Kapusta

Glad you got it sorted out. However, I don’t...

Glad you got it sorted out.

However, I don’t think the difficulty you experienced had anything to do with the rim being hookless. Some rim/tire combos are just harder than others be they hooked or...
02-18-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By Kapusta

Yeah, I would definitely not be sacrificing...

Yeah, I would definitely not be sacrificing optimum tire pressure or sag on the grounds of pedal clearance.
02-18-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By Kapusta

165 is solidly on the short end of what is...

165 is solidly on the short end of what is offered by most manufacturers. I would not go shorter just for pedal strikes.

As far as how much makes a difference…. In my experience, when going lower...
02-15-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By Kapusta

Lower BBs do take some getting used to, but most...

Lower BBs do take some getting used to, but most people do. My current FS bike is the lowest I've owned and at first I was getting a few strikes, but after a while I adapted and it does not really...
02-14-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By Kapusta

If your bike has sat for a few years, your...

If your bike has sat for a few years, your sealant has dried up. Add some more sealant. And it should seal whatever the leak is.

Best way to get it to seal is ride it to slosh the sealant around....
02-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By Kapusta

Does the shock fully extend on its own with...

Does the shock fully extend on its own with like100psi in it?

If not, you may have a leak in the piston seal, that has allowed air into the negative chamber.

This will fight against the main...
02-06-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,701
Posted By Kapusta

Nope. I've got zero interest in that. I...

Nope. I've got zero interest in that.


I don't think a auto-vs-manual is a good analogy for indexed-vs-friction. Manuals are actually fun, IMO. A better analogy would be a manual with...
02-05-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,701
Posted By Kapusta

Only reason I would go back to friction would...

Only reason I would go back to friction would be…. shoot, I’m coming up empty here.

Maybe if I were spending a long time cycling through a remote part of the world? But
i’ve got no plans to do...
02-04-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 239
Posted By Kapusta

How the heck does a shock like this not have a...

How the heck does a shock like this not have a rebound adjustment? Is the knob just missing?
02-04-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 584
Posted By Kapusta

It has a very standard (for the time) 73 deg seat...

It has a very standard (for the time) 73 deg seat tube angle and a steep for the time 71-72 deg head tube angle (bigger sizes had steeper STA).
01-25-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,381
Posted By Kapusta

Spent 15 years on 23-25mm tires. First ride on...

Spent 15 years on 23-25mm tires. First ride on 33mm Jack Brown Green Labels that included some chipseal, and there was no looking back. 35mm Bon Jon Pass is as small a tire as I will even think of...
01-25-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 735
Posted By Kapusta

That is a 2017 model...

That is a 2017 model https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Mongoose/Salvo-Expert-29,17859
Low-end but trailworthy build. in Other words, it is low end but not a BSO. The XT RD is there to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

No, that is not what I said. I said I do not...

No, that is not what I said.

I said I do not like strobing (i.e., intensely bright flashing) rear lights.

And you have stated the incorrect assertion that “strobe” and “blinking” are identical...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

Do you need to read a scientific study to tell...

Do you need to read a scientific study to tell you that hitting your finger with a hammer hurts? No, you most likely have at some point learned from experience.

Likewise, being blinded by an...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

My assertion was that strobes (intensely bright...

My assertion was that strobes (intensely bright flashes) can be disorienting or blinding.

And the supporting evidence is experience.

So again I ask, which part are you disputing: that a strobe...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

Are you still insisting that a strobe is NOT a...

Are you still insisting that a strobe is NOT a very bright light?

Or are you still claiming that a very bright light cannot make it hard to see at night?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

Congratulations on figuring out how to use...

Congratulations on figuring out how to use ChatGPT to make you dumber.

You of course ignored the part where they mentioned strobes being used for photography and emergency vehicles. In other...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

No, they do not mean the same thing. A...

No, they do not mean the same thing.

A strobe is a type of flash or blink, but not all flashes and blinks are strobes. Do you need a Venn Digram?

Do you seriously need to see a study to know...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

Uh… my own experience driving and passing...

Uh… my own experience driving and passing cyclists with flashing strobes at night.

Note I specified flashing strobe, not just a blinking light.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By Kapusta

I’ve switched to a pulsing tail light at night. ...

I’ve switched to a pulsing tail light at night.

I don’t see it as an advantage to disorient and blind a driver with a flashing strobe at night.
01-18-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By Kapusta

Canfield makes MTB cranksets ranging in length...

Canfield makes MTB cranksets ranging in length from 150-170mm in 5mm increments.
01-18-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By Kapusta

Shorter cranks have been getting more common on...

Shorter cranks have been getting more common on MTBs recently.

It started as a way to help with pedal strikes as BBs got lower, and this was accompanied by much wailing and gnashing of teeth. But...
01-18-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,041
Posted By Kapusta

Due to a significant leg length discrepancy...

Due to a significant leg length discrepancy mostly in my femur, I typically run a drive side crank 5mm longer than non-drive on bikes that I put a lot of time on.

To be honest, when I go between a...
01-17-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By Kapusta

I almost bought a Space Horse back in 2017. It...

I almost bought a Space Horse back in 2017. It was down to that or a Fog Cutter, and I went with the later. A year later, a good friend bought a Space Horse, And I tool a ride on it.

I thought the...
01-16-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,703
Posted By Kapusta

I tried Cat Ears a few years ago. Could not get...

I tried Cat Ears a few years ago. Could not get them to work well.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-14-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By Kapusta

Your bike's weight sounds about right. Its fine. ...

Your bike's weight sounds about right. Its fine.

Don't pay too much attention the the responders here. Some of the claims about bike weights and/or claimed total costs are typical internet BS.
...
01-13-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By Kapusta

Not that I’ve noticed.

Not that I’ve noticed.
01-12-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,783
Posted By Kapusta

Do the math on a typical 3x6 setup vs 1x. A...

Do the math on a typical 3x6 setup vs 1x.

A 1x11 with a 11-46 cassette has more range than a 3x6 with 22/32/42 crank and 14-28 freewheel,

In the off chance that the freewheel is 14-34...
01-08-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,783
Posted By Kapusta

I think gravel and town riding is exactly what...

I think gravel and town riding is exactly what these bikes are still good for.
01-03-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,256
Posted By Kapusta

In my experience, the rotors themselves make...

In my experience, the rotors themselves make pretty much zero difference in terms of stopping power (when comparing the same rotor size and assuming a steel braking surface).

Where better rotors...
01-01-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,036
Posted By Kapusta

ALL words are made up words. And brifter is very...

ALL words are made up words. And brifter is very well understood outside BF.
01-01-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,265
Posted By Kapusta

I think a forum dedicated solely to arguments...

I think a forum dedicated solely to arguments over whether CF is worth it or will asplode is an awesome idea.
01-01-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,543
Posted By Kapusta

Heck I gave up suspension on my fat bike before...

Heck I gave up suspension on my fat bike before giving up the dropper.
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