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Forum: Commuting
10-06-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Het Volk

Surly Cross Check

So - Surly cancelled the Cross Check, the last rim brake offering from Surly, and kind of an end to an era.

I don’t know why they could not at least offer a frame only on the Cross Check, as...
10-03-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 864
Posted By Het Volk

Too many is why all of these e-bikes is ending...

Too many is why all of these e-bikes is ending the standard bike. How many kids will never bother riding a normal bike; when they can just throttle their way around on an e-bike that requires little...
10-03-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 864
Posted By Het Volk

They forgot to add that a big reason is because...

They forgot to add that a big reason is because people are just lazy.
10-03-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,164
Posted By Het Volk

As someone who rides a normal bike on a bike...

As someone who rides a normal bike on a bike trail system all the time, I ALWAYS slow down to a very low speed when nearing pedestrians. It absolutely is the cyclist’s fault if they hit a pedestrian,...
09-28-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By Het Volk

somewhere there is a GIF of Fletch with his “it’s...

somewhere there is a GIF of Fletch with his “it’s all ball bearings” rant
09-28-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,407
Posted By Het Volk

Comments on vintage bikes

I wonder if a lot of the attention is due to the fact that the modern bike has so little resemblance to a C&V bike, that a lot of people are taken aback at how these bikes can function as bikes.
...
09-27-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,000
Posted By Het Volk

As someone who actually built up a pair of 650C...

As someone who actually built up a pair of 650C wheels during the pandemic in order to allow for more clearance on a Fuji touring bike, it is INDEED incredibly difficult.
09-26-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,766
Posted By Het Volk

I’m sorry - but I have to disagree. I’m now...

I’m sorry - but I have to disagree. I’m now seeing gas powered motorcycles on bike lanes here in Colorado, because if you are riding a full throttle e-bike, what’s the difference? If anything, a...
09-23-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,055
Posted By Het Volk

Not so sure. This seems to me to stem from the...

Not so sure. This seems to me to stem from the fact the total cranks impacted is 2.4 million worldwide. Ignoring the financial impact there is no way they can ramp up production to replace all...
09-18-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By Het Volk

Yes. Top one is the Shimano Type B which was I...

Yes. Top one is the Shimano Type B which was I guess, done for certain early 80’s bikes using specific Shimano group sets.

The bottom frame is the more common Type A.
09-17-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By Het Volk

I am going to make an edit because the Top frame...

I am going to make an edit because the Top frame is a Type B while the bottom is Type A
09-16-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By Het Volk

Type A vs. Type B Down Tube Shifter braze-on bosses

I have been trying to find a simple photo that can be easily used to identify the difference between a Type A and Type B braze-on.

in addition, A uses a 5mm screw while a B uses the narrower,...
09-10-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By Het Volk

https://www.amazon.com/Tragoods-Premium-Bicycle-Ch...

https://www.amazon.com/Tragoods-Premium-Bicycle-Changing-Stainless/dp/B07GFPVT7C/ref=asc_df_B07GFPVT7C/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312131999963&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=71727753892121151&hvpone=&...
09-09-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,014
Posted By Het Volk

That and also, anectodally, I find the...

That and also, anectodally, I find the full-suspension MTB crowd to be much more enthralled with the latest and greatest technology.....rather than any sense of nostalgia or appreciation for riding...
09-09-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By Het Volk

I guess I remember the dark, dark days 15 years...

I guess I remember the dark, dark days 15 years ago....and so still appreciate the fact I can watch full replays in the evening of every Vuelta stage. Production is near 0 because quite frankly, few...
09-09-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,014
Posted By Het Volk

I mean, who knows. Seems these things all kind of...

I mean, who knows. Seems these things all kind of go in phases, and maybe there will eventually be some sub-group who begin to crave 26" full suspension MTBs with a front derailluer.....
09-09-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,295
Posted By Het Volk

I currently have a custom cross bike that was...

I currently have a custom cross bike that was built to replicate a Redline Conquest that I destroyed by running into the top of a garage while on a roof rack. It has a BB30 shell, which was...
09-09-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,014
Posted By Het Volk

Are these full or rear suspension bikes, with 26"...

Are these full or rear suspension bikes, with 26" wheels? I think a lot of the demand for vintage 90's mountain bikes is the combination of gravel conversions and/or wanting to do more underbiking on...
09-09-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

Cycling advocacy groups really should be referred...

Cycling advocacy groups really should be referred to as alt-transit advocacy groups. Their focus is not really on bikes, its just that bikes happen to have been the most efficiency and effective form...
09-09-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

Our neighbors were renting a place in Lahaina...

Our neighbors were renting a place in Lahaina when the fires hit. Luckily, their part of Lahaina was unaffected, but we’re stuck without power for days and only had a Tesla rental.
09-08-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

I think it really all depends. The problem with...

I think it really all depends. The problem with manual STI shifters, is at the end of the day, they are not really all that different a "riding" experience to the electronic shifters. But maybe, as...
09-08-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

Saw a late 1980's Mercian bike, my size, for...

Saw a late 1980's Mercian bike, my size, for only $100.00. It clearly needed some TLC, but it was by no means anything more than rust removal and a drive-train overhaul. It could be that this...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By Het Volk

Curious. Why did you hate egg beaters?

Curious. Why did you hate egg beaters?
09-07-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

None of us really know how this will play out. ...

None of us really know how this will play out.

As bikes evolve more and more into electric / digital forms, will this automatically create a reaction to that (by Millennials and Gen Z types) such...
09-06-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By Het Volk

Honestly, outside of the "Bicycle Mechanics"...

Honestly, outside of the "Bicycle Mechanics" forum, which I think is a bit more for people who actually know how to wrench, I think this is the perfect place. Its not really useful for someone...
09-06-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

I think the demand discussion veered towards the...

I think the demand discussion veered towards the raison d’etre as to the cause of the decline in demand, and the fact the industry has veered so far over to e-bikes is one of the likely drivers of...
09-06-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1810_827f0510cca08562133aa41fc15fb816dadadcee.jpeg...
09-05-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,249
Posted By Het Volk

To me, this project is more about the process and...

To me, this project is more about the process and what can be used to get a frame rideable than the finished product, and I love it
09-05-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

My wife’s co-worker lost their garage and a large...

My wife’s co-worker lost their garage and a large part of their house due to a battery fire.

Is that carbon impact taken into account?
09-05-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

Okay - so then does it take into account the fact...

Okay - so then does it take into account the fact a regular steel analog bike can last 40, 50, or more years if cared for, and in that time, an e-bike will likely also need to be replaced 4-5 times...
09-05-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By Het Volk

Really cool video, and also, a great resource now...

Really cool video, and also, a great resource now for those wanting to rebuild their vintage bikes who maybe are not the most talented wrenches
09-05-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,483
Posted By Het Volk

it was in jest, but tire pressure is melting...

it was in jest, but tire pressure is melting people’s brains
09-05-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

I just wish that e-bike proponents would reckon...

I just wish that e-bike proponents would reckon with the likely fact that the dream promised (replaces car trips, gets more people into actual bikes) is not really coming to fruition, and instead, we...
09-05-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

In reading the article, it seems focused on the...

In reading the article, it seems focused on the carbon emissions from the actual trip, and takes nothing into consideration on the charging of the batteries, the potential life span of the bikes...
09-05-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,483
Posted By Het Volk

Why are people caring what tire pressure other...

Why are people caring what tire pressure other are running? Jan Heine has cursed us all.
09-05-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

Source? Does it include the fact many batters...

Source? Does it include the fact many batters are recharged via non-renewable fuels? Lithium mining? Look, e-bikes are better than cars....and the concept writ-large makes sense that they are...
09-04-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,196
Posted By Het Volk

I have a new frame in the basement, and two NOS...

I have a new frame in the basement, and two NOS Campagnolo Potenza gruppos waiting to be put to use. I think I have found the answer.
09-04-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

Nah, I’m hoarding dandy horses at the moment

Nah, I’m hoarding dandy horses at the moment
09-04-23, 12:35 PM
09-04-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,249
Posted By Het Volk

oh I know MCo. Met him at the Eddie Rando here...

oh I know MCo. Met him at the Eddie Rando here in Parker, Colorado where he displayed the Huffente
09-04-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,499
Posted By Het Volk

As someone with kids, we have luckily been...

As someone with kids, we have luckily been fortunate enough that we just keep swapping bikes between friends and neighbors who have kids our same age.


KIDS BIKES even today, are insanely heavy. ...
09-04-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

VanMoof

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1284x1363/img_1759_36f4fe8736797c50f0111c23259c28abf80ec51f.jpeg


And also - I know bikes all eventually need servicing, but outside of a new...
09-04-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

Being bought out does not necessarily mean that...

Being bought out does not necessarily mean that the existing customer base is not going to be hung out to dry.

...
09-04-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

It sucks we have to even consider e-bikes in a...

It sucks we have to even consider e-bikes in a C&V forum, but they are really impacting the future not only for C&V bikes, but even new analog bikes.

The most carbon neutral form of transportation...
09-04-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,483
Posted By Het Volk

I would not be shocked if in 5 years basically...

I would not be shocked if in 5 years basically tubular tires are down to only a few brands and of those brands, fewer options
09-04-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,249
Posted By Het Volk

If the intent is to take a high end frame and...

If the intent is to take a high end frame and build it up with Walmart level components, then all of these bent/damaged frames are kind of missing the point?

I mean, I like the idea of taking...
09-04-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,249
Posted By Het Volk

My only worry is that there is structural damage...

My only worry is that there is structural damage to that Paramount that might make it dangerous to actually ride
09-04-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,196
Posted By Het Volk

^^^^^ Soma Buena Vista’s are to me, the...

^^^^^


Soma Buena Vista’s are to me, the classiest looking of the mixte style frames. I highly recommend them.
09-03-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,498
Posted By Het Volk

^^^^^^ Even is you disregard the physical...

^^^^^^

Even is you disregard the physical longevity of carbon, the fact is, carbon bikes just do not age well at all. There is something aesthetically off-putting.

Secondly, all of these...
09-01-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 621
Posted By Het Volk

Surly Big Dummy drivetrain for 2023z

So,
it appears this is the end of the line for the non-electronic Big Dummy. While that is depressing to those of us not exactly enthralled with riding anything that needs a charge, I do get why an...
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