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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By amazinmets73

a 1x?

a 1x?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By amazinmets73

Changing rear derailleur and cassette on 9-speed bike

I have a road bike fitted with 9 speed Ultegra. I'd like to swap to a long-cage rear derailleur and a 34 or 36 cassette

What are my options? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By amazinmets73

this came up in the search:...

this came up in the search: https://www.ebay.com/itm/364209880544?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=BJ8dQ9mkRnW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=nNYWh4E8T1m&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By amazinmets73

That sounds much better! Where can I pick one up?...

That sounds much better! Where can I pick one up?

Would any of these work?

https://www.backcountry.com/industry-nine-torch-series-endcap-kit
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By amazinmets73

15mm to 12mm fork conversion options

I just switched wheelsets on my 2015 Niner RLT9 steel. New wheelset is Bontrager aeolus comp 5.

I was told that because I have a '15 model the fork is 15mm thru axle, which won't fit on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,202
Posted By amazinmets73

why do xc racers typically use flat bars?

why do xc racers typically use flat bars?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,242
Posted By amazinmets73

Tiagra is more than 99% of cyclists need, maybe...

Tiagra is more than 99% of cyclists need, maybe even higher.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,202
Posted By amazinmets73

Use some common sense. Any bike that would...

Use some common sense. Any bike that would potentially reach the tipping point would obviously be ridden off-road. No reasonable person would assume I was referring to a road bike with 32mm tires....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,202
Posted By amazinmets73

Uh, what would lead you to believe I was...

Uh, what would lead you to believe I was insinuating flat bars provide superior handling for road cycling? I was referring to off-road riding on rough terrain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,202
Posted By amazinmets73

Drop bar vs flat bar tire clearance

In recent years there's been an increase in tire clearance for drop bar bikes. I've always viewed these massive clearances as somewhat unnecessary, because there's a tipping point where you're simply...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 28,188
Posted By amazinmets73

No interest in disc brakes for my road bikes. For...

No interest in disc brakes for my road bikes. For gravel and MTB I prefer them.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,102
Posted By amazinmets73

Any titanium? So an $1,100 Motobecane titanium...

Any titanium? So an $1,100 Motobecane titanium frame is better than an $8,000 Colnago carbon?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I own multiple bikes more valuable than the ones...

I own multiple bikes more valuable than the ones lost in shipping, and I received multiple lectures for not insuring those. Make up your mind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Like a champ.

Like a champ.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Nah, I have a couple of bikes worth more and my...

Nah, I have a couple of bikes worth more and my car is worth 2k or so.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

"Essentially, the point of insurance is to spread...

"Essentially, the point of insurance is to spread the risk (cost of a loss) across a population. That is, everybody is bearing the cost of small insurance payments to avoid a small risk of a large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Yea, I can agree with that. If I were shipping a...

Yea, I can agree with that. If I were shipping a package valued at $17,000 as opposed to $1,700, yes, I would insure it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Thanks ☺️

Thanks ☺️
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Not sure I follow your reasoning. Yes, obviously...

Not sure I follow your reasoning. Yes, obviously I'd like to recover the bikes. Doesn't change the fact the purchasing insurance is a losing proposition.

We are all aware (I would hope) that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Net loss.

Net loss.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Thanks, same here.

Thanks, same here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I will say I'm very meticulous about checking...

I will say I'm very meticulous about checking receipts and tracking numbers post the lost of the bikes. If I had been prior to the incident I would have spotted the error.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Lack of foresight? I've shipped numerous other...

Lack of foresight? I've shipped numerous other products post this incident, including several bikes. I did not purchase additional insurance. Why? Because I know I lose money on average purchasing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I've alreaded conceded scam was a poor choice of...

I've alreaded conceded scam was a poor choice of words.

I reiterate, who says they would have honored the insurance even if I had indeed purchased it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,669
Posted By amazinmets73

Never used one, but I have no issue with them....

Never used one, but I have no issue with them. They're definitely preferable to cars. I would consider one for a long work commute (30+ miles RT)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

What is your house valued at?

What is your house valued at?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Thanks for sharing your experience and...

Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective. Sorry about your bike 😔
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Oh great, another person who has decided to troll...

Oh great, another person who has decided to troll me because they disagree with my position on insurance.

And yes "troll" is applicable in this case.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I wonder if our currency would have any value in...

I wonder if our currency would have any value in an apocalypse.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Respondents, I am not saying we as a society...

Respondents, I am not saying we as a society shouldn't utilize insurance. It's probably better if everyone has slightly less money as opposed to most people having slightly more and a not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Yes, I perfectly understood that. Don't see how...

Yes, I perfectly understood that. Don't see how it invalidates my original statement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Uh, what? Assuming this is the "everyone I...

Uh, what? Assuming this is the "everyone I disagree with is a troll" approach?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I think I understood. This is obviously a very...

I think I understood. This is obviously a very sensitive subject as it involves tremendous tragedy and loss of life. If you would like to continue it, perhaps it would better to do so in private.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. Driving is so...

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. Driving is so damn dangerous in comparison to mass public transit or cycling (well, cycling may be dangerous but that's primarily due to the lack of cycling specific...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

No. They started giving me the run-around in...

No. They started giving me the run-around in regards to police reports, etc. I told them just forget it.

Fair point. "Scam" may not have been the best choice of words. My "scam" comment was in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Not necessarily. Who says they would have honored...

Not necessarily. Who says they would have honored it? They were already giving me a hassle about paying out $400.

Again, doesn't change the fact the average person would have more money, not less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Well, obviously. Doesn't invalidate my statement.

Well, obviously. Doesn't invalidate my statement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

Unfortunately, no luck. Insurance is a...

Unfortunately, no luck.

Insurance is a scam. They do everything in their power not to pay you, but you better pay them.

Furthermore, obviously it's a business, not a charity. Insurance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I tried but went to machine. I'll try again...

I tried but went to machine. I'll try again tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,102
Posted By amazinmets73

I can't argue. With the trend of increasing tire...

I can't argue. With the trend of increasing tire width and subsequently decreasing pressure, frame comfort is becoming increasingly less consequential. I can tell you from experience 33mm tires will...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,102
Posted By amazinmets73

Not necessarily. It depends on what you...

Not necessarily. It depends on what you prioritize I'm confident there isn't a cyclist on the planet who prioritizes all four attributes at complete parity. If you're a bike racer, you should ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,596
Posted By amazinmets73

I received a random automated call stating that a...

I received a random automated call stating that a company had received my UPS shipment but it hadn't been signed for.

No idea if it's related to bikes or just a spam call.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,102
Posted By amazinmets73

Bike frame material rankings!

Here are mine:

Speed/performance (ideal frame for racing.)

1: Carbon
2: Aluminum
3: Titanium
4: Steel

Comfort:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,290
Posted By amazinmets73

I have a Niner 853 and had a Lemond 853, loved...

I have a Niner 853 and had a Lemond 853, loved them both, but the Lemond was a road bike while the Niner was gravel. I didn't mind the overbuilt and heavy frame for gravel, but it wouldn't cut it as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,074
Posted By amazinmets73

This. The only bike I ever stored outside was a...

This. The only bike I ever stored outside was a throwaway bike. I'd never store a half-decent bike outside.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,290
Posted By amazinmets73

Are you open to used frames? If so I strongly...

Are you open to used frames? If so I strongly recommend a Lemond 853 frame. They're ridiculously cheap considering the quality. I would pick one up, add a new fork and build it up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 7,628
Posted By amazinmets73

Who's responsible for the marketing campaigns to...

Who's responsible for the marketing campaigns to make consumers think they need rim brakes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 7,628
Posted By amazinmets73

It's just unnecessary and overkill. Furthermore,...

It's just unnecessary and overkill. Furthermore, when companies stop offering the more economical option (rim brakes for example) across their model lines, they force the consumers hand into paying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 7,628
Posted By amazinmets73

The funny thing is I don't think these...

The funny thing is I don't think these innovations lack value. I just think they make cycling too expensive and complicated. If I had an unlimited budget they'd be fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 7,628
Posted By amazinmets73

I didn't ask anyone to disprove the assertions. I...

I didn't ask anyone to disprove the assertions. I merely asked for more studies in regards to the performance of different bike frame materials. Like I said, if the subject had indeed been beaten to...
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