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11-23-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,576
Posted By subgrade

Four frames, if my memory serves me right. All...

Four frames, if my memory serves me right. All were low grade steel and all of them were abused quite heavily. The first two were kids' bike frames with 24" wheels, both cracked at the chainstays...
09-25-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,704
Posted By subgrade

A beard has been proven enough for me down to...

A beard has been proven enough for me down to -10°C. Haven't had any desire or necissity to ride when it's colder than that for quite a long time.
09-22-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,531
Posted By subgrade

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Here's me doing a local MTB race last week on my Focus Crater...
08-17-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 45,341
Posted By subgrade

Did you use the same app/device for recording...

Did you use the same app/device for recording your speed on the other bike? Because 8mph is really slow; that's the speed you'd get up a quite steep incline or in severe headwind. I don't see...
07-04-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 795
Posted By subgrade

I have a 3x9 on 700C wheels: 44/32/22 triple on...

I have a 3x9 on 700C wheels: 44/32/22 triple on the front, which works best for me with 11-28 cassette, which gives me close enough gear spacing and all the range I need. When cruising on road, I'm...
05-31-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,910
Posted By subgrade

I suppose "not really" is my answer. I haven't...

I suppose "not really" is my answer. I haven't even tried to do a proper track stand, i.e. without using the brakes. I can stay stationary for a few seconds while seated though. However, if applying...
05-29-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,840
Posted By subgrade

I got Sigma Buster RL150 a couple months ago....

I got Sigma Buster RL150 a couple months ago. I've had good experience with their products before, and I'm generally happy wit this rear light too.

Pros:

good value for money at around 30€
...
05-23-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,346
Posted By subgrade

Legal, although formally not encouraged. The law...

Legal, although formally not encouraged. The law stipulates that cyclists must ride un the carriageway, keeping to the right side, unless it is unsafe or impossible to do so, in which case they may...
11-28-22, 04:49 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,411
Posted By subgrade

It still works like it did if you replace the...

It still works like it did if you replace the "mountain bike" with "XC mountain bike".
11-01-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,760
Posted By subgrade

GCN and GMBN, although both have been running out...

GCN and GMBN, although both have been running out of new ideas lately, so I pass on quite a lot of their content nowadays. From time to time I also check out Berm Peak Express, Sam Pilgrim, Path Less...
09-23-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 875
Posted By subgrade

I have Sigma Aura 80 headlight, which has a...

I have Sigma Aura 80 headlight, which has a cut-off beam so it does not blind oncoming traffic. No idea about the lumen output; it has the stated illumination of 80 lux, although I haven't been able...
09-08-22, 11:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,064
Posted By subgrade

You have repeatedly mentioned the Alps in this...

You have repeatedly mentioned the Alps in this thread which suggests it's been a long time since you looked at a map of Europe.
Not only one does not have to cross the Alps on the route from...
07-12-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,271
Posted By subgrade

Another problem with insects entering yoir mouth...

Another problem with insects entering yoir mouth that has not been mentioned yet - they can make you throw up if they hit you right in the thriat and activate the gag reflex. I haven't actually...
07-01-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,497
Posted By subgrade

My favourites would be copper, dark cherry red or...

My favourites would be copper, dark cherry red or dark blue. Black is alright, as is yellow.
Least favourite is blue-green/turqoise/celeste green, followed by any pastel colour.
06-16-22, 12:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,961
Posted By subgrade

I have ridden in temperatures from -20°C to 33°C....

I have ridden in temperatures from -20°C to 33°C. But these days I wouldn't willingly ride below -15°C or above 30°C. Below -15 is more likely, but then I'd need some special clothing which I don't...
06-07-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,043
Posted By subgrade

Regarding the front suspension and the need for...

Regarding the front suspension and the need for it, it depends on the type of riding you do. If on your routes there's lots of broken pavement/potholes, washboard or chunky gravel, roots, then...
05-31-22, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,181
Posted By subgrade

Mounted Schwalbe G-One Terrabite TLE 28x2.00...

Mounted Schwalbe G-One Terrabite TLE 28x2.00 tires. Had them lying around since February when I got them for a discount price, since I wanted to try wider tires for off-road riding than my regular...
05-30-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,243
Posted By subgrade

That works well not only in cold weather. Sadly,...

That works well not only in cold weather. Sadly, living on the coast, this is an advice that I'm unable to use half of the time, as that would require me heading into the sea.
05-29-22, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,186
Posted By subgrade

Did my first metric century this year. Wasn't...

Did my first metric century this year. Wasn't bad, although the 36 km out of 101 on gravel took their toll on me, and had headwinds or crosswinds for more than a half of it. Still coming back after a...
05-29-22, 11:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,165
Posted By subgrade

IN the bike, none. ON the bike, 3: front light,...

IN the bike, none.
ON the bike, 3: front light, rear light, computer. During the dark months of the year, I may add another front light.
Another one on me - phone.
03-02-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,076
Posted By subgrade

In my country the drunk driving laws apply also...

In my country the drunk driving laws apply also to riding bicycles (0.05% blood alcohol limit), yet the penalties are far less. Also getting caught riding a bike while over the limit does not result...
02-21-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,593
Posted By subgrade

Sure, but I was thinking of replacement it with...

Sure, but I was thinking of replacement it with the original parts of the same model. It's not about if changing this or that part makes the bike a diffferent model, but rather about the identity. I...
02-21-22, 05:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,122
Posted By subgrade

It seems almost that you just don't consider XC a...

It seems almost that you just don't consider XC a valid subgenre of MTB.

The point is that it is the current XC geometry, and there is no point in comparing it to the bikes of other MTB...
02-18-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,122
Posted By subgrade

^ idk, apart from slightly longer reach and lower...

^ idk, apart from slightly longer reach and lower stack seems to be very close to others:...
02-18-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,593
Posted By subgrade

I'm also tempted to say that the frame is the...

I'm also tempted to say that the frame is the crucial part. But then I thought about full suspension mountain bikes where the frame consists of several individual parts... is the front triangle or...
02-18-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,122
Posted By subgrade

First time I see Reba called crappy forks. They...

First time I see Reba called crappy forks. They seem to be the most popular (upper) mid-tier XC forks out there, comparable to SLX in the drivetrain world. Also the frame geometry looks in line with...
02-11-22, 02:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,489
Posted By subgrade

I've tried 170 and 175 mm cranks, and the...

I've tried 170 and 175 mm cranks, and the difference, while not crucial, was noticeable. It didn't affect my speed or knee condition, but shorter cranks are inducive of slightly higher cadences,...
02-03-22, 04:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By subgrade

That would take out all the fun factor, which...

That would take out all the fun factor, which seems to be their only purpose. If you're not going over ice to minimize the distance from A to B (in which case you'd want to use a regular bike with...
01-11-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By subgrade

It basically comes down to dealerships, warranty...

It basically comes down to dealerships, warranty and customer service in your area more than anything else. These days there is very little difference between brand bikes at the same price point....
01-11-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,295
Posted By subgrade

1) Put a small amount of air in the tube, just...

1) Put a small amount of air in the tube, just enough so it isn't completely flat.
2) Put the tube into the tire
3) Align valve with label
4) Make sure tire thread is pointing the right way, put...
01-11-22, 03:07 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 15,897
Posted By subgrade

It's quite the opposite where I live: I have at...

It's quite the opposite where I live: I have at least 400 m of gravel from my front door to the closest asphalt road, so I literally cannot have a ride without any gravel. There are at max a handful...
01-10-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,089
Posted By subgrade

I saw this video while ago which I feel is...

I saw this video while ago which I feel is relevant to the topic at hand. It's in dutch, but there is no problem understanding what's going on.
In short, 3 professional athletes from different...
10-22-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,180
Posted By subgrade

Like the posters before me pointed out, chain has...

Like the posters before me pointed out, chain has very little to do with water and dirt getting into rear wheel bearings; it comes mostly from the front tire. Chain can't throw anything up from the...
10-21-21, 04:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By subgrade

True, some of the tricks in videos like The...

True, some of the tricks in videos like The Gymnasium he gets right on 200th take, then again the epic mountain videos like The Ridge in the OP, or the more recent The Slabs leave no room for error -...
10-21-21, 03:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,140
Posted By subgrade

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From local classifieds. "Good condition, €100"

Funny enough, soon after I saw...
10-19-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 932
Posted By subgrade

How so? I see people riding even full-sus MTB's...

How so? I see people riding even full-sus MTB's and fatbikes on the street, and none of them has spontaneously combusted thus far.
09-09-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,888
Posted By subgrade

My "mileage" in this regard may differ from many...

My "mileage" in this regard may differ from many yet it is what it is:

I ride 95% solo, and when not, it's leisure rides with beer and such. So there is no need to "fit in".
That said, I own a...
08-26-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,583
Posted By subgrade

At birth.

At birth.
08-26-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,459
Posted By subgrade

Maybe compare the geometry figures of your Van...

Maybe compare the geometry figures of your Van Nicholas to some CF flat bar hybrids, like the aforementioned Specialized Cirrus or Diverge, Trek Fx, or Scott Metrix etc. If the figures are close...
08-26-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,987
Posted By subgrade

1" can probably still be dealt with, but 2" too...

1" can probably still be dealt with, but 2" too big is certainly an issue when your ride is longer than 1 hour, or you're pushing the limits on an at least somewhat technical bit of trail. Going on...
08-26-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,741
Posted By subgrade

What is this "coasting down after climbing the...

What is this "coasting down after climbing the hill" you all are talking about? Where I live, most of the hills are actually river valleys, thus all the climbs come after the descents.
08-11-21, 12:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,446
Posted By subgrade

Shimano Deore XT RD-M772

Shimano Deore XT RD-M772
08-11-21, 12:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,029
Posted By subgrade

Good luck with death metal and similar genres...

Good luck with death metal and similar genres where the bass drums usually play 1/16 or 1/32 notes 😄
06-30-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,248
Posted By subgrade

Sure you can ride it. It's not a structural...

Sure you can ride it. It's not a structural issue, just a functional one - the fork isn't going to fall apart, it just won't work well.
06-27-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,449
Posted By subgrade

Someone correct if I'm wrong, but I've never come...

Someone correct if I'm wrong, but I've never come across 29 inch bicycle wheels. 29 inches refers to the approximate tire outside diameter, but 29er tires use the same 622mm diameter rims as 28...
06-18-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,665
Posted By subgrade

Shimano Deore XT derailleurs have a ceramic...

Shimano Deore XT derailleurs have a ceramic bushing for the guide pulley and a cartridge bearing for the tension pulley. I think Ultegra has the same.
06-14-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,665
Posted By subgrade

On a related topic - what adverse effect comes...

On a related topic - what adverse effect comes from a worn tension pulley? Obviously, a worn guide pulley does negatively affect shifting precision and speed. But I suspect that with the tension...
05-27-21, 12:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,467
Posted By subgrade

Loop-outs aren't hard and the stepping off comes...

Loop-outs aren't hard and the stepping off comes naturally, in my experience. And sure, it makes sense to practice them before wheelies, but that's also the natural course of events - you'll almost...
05-25-21, 12:15 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,492
Posted By subgrade

Right, but not THAT simple, since no turn...

Right, but not THAT simple, since no turn trajectory has a constant turning radius. At the very least in the beginning and in the end phase of the turn the radius of the curve changes gradually from...
05-08-21, 05:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,639
Posted By subgrade

It depends on the specific frame in question, but...

It depends on the specific frame in question, but generally a bigger size frame will have a taller head tube and also a longer top tube, which sort of negate each other as far as upright-ness goes.
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