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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,061
Posted By sdimattia

Check out the Bombtrack Hook EXT. Not Italian,...

Check out the Bombtrack Hook EXT. Not Italian, but they are European. You should be able to buy the frame and build up from there. Steel frame, 700x45mm tire clearance, T47 BB, lots of mounts.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By sdimattia

Many thanks to everyone who has responded, you're...

Many thanks to everyone who has responded, you're all very hospitable! I'll be there for a week, CX bike with 35mm knobbies and a second pair of 28mm slicks. In the meanwhile, ride safe out there!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By sdimattia

Thanks mattcalifornia for your detailed response!...

Thanks mattcalifornia for your detailed response! And to everyone else for their recommendations. I'm starting to compile a list of rides and places I want to check out. Not sure I'll have enough...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By sdimattia

I’ll be staying in the Pico/Central LA area. I...

I’ll be staying in the Pico/Central LA area. I have car access though the rides will be “drop me off in the morning and pick me up in X hours.”

I’m very comfortable biking in traffic, did that in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By sdimattia

I've got nothing against pavement or flat rides!...

I've got nothing against pavement or flat rides! I'm still trying to decide which bike to bring, though it sounds like some of the gravel rides will need tires wider than 35mm. I don't run tubeless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By sdimattia

I'll definitely check those out, thanks! I'm...

I'll definitely check those out, thanks!

I'm no mountain goat but I need to get out of my comfort zone every once in a while. I'm sure the views are worth it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By sdimattia

Bike vacation in Los Angeles, CA

I'm heading to Los Angeles, CA for a week and I want to do some biking while I'm out there. Hoping to do mostly gravel with a little bit of road thrown in. No mountain biking though I'm not opposed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 903
Posted By sdimattia

I'm 5'2" with a 29in/73.6cm inseam (barefoot)....

I'm 5'2" with a 29in/73.6cm inseam (barefoot). Been riding with 165mm cranks with no issues for years.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,166
Posted By sdimattia

The KMC 8 speed chains are 3/32, also cheap. I...

The KMC 8 speed chains are 3/32, also cheap. I usually bounce between the 1 or 8 speed, depending on price and availability.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 568
Posted By sdimattia

I know you like gears but if you want exercise...

I know you like gears but if you want exercise and a hard ratio, get a single speed. You'd probably have an easier time finding a frame that'll accept a 55t and you live in a flat place, hence the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

Fun story, the downstairs neighbor is hard of...

Fun story, the downstairs neighbor is hard of hearing and had no idea what I was talking about. The next door neighbor said she didn't really notice the rumble of the trainer or the zippy sound of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

Ironically, my downstairs neighbor has been away...

Ironically, my downstairs neighbor has been away for the past two weeks. Not sure when they're coming back. I think my cat makes more noise when she gets the zoomies though than the trainer does.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

When they do, I'll add it to the list of things I...

When they do, I'll add it to the list of things I need to fix . . . :crash:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

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Got it all set up; anti vibration feet, 3/4” ply,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-22-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,856
Posted By sdimattia

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NBD Vitus Substance VRS-2 with a couple of parts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

I've got all my bits ordered. Will post pictures...

I've got all my bits ordered. Will post pictures of the setup when all arrives in the next week or so. Mother is coming to visit next week so I probably won't get to it as soon as I get all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

This is absolutely fantastic! I will definitely...

This is absolutely fantastic! I will definitely get some on order, thanks. It's a 2'x6' space so I think I'll order 2 packs.



I'll check this out, thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

I'm thinking I might do the 3/4" rubber with a...

I'm thinking I might do the 3/4" rubber with a trainer or yoga mat on top of that. Start from there, see how it goes. Maybe I'll turn the whole space into a rubber room.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By sdimattia

I'll second Tejano's recommendation. ...

I'll second Tejano's recommendation.

DeeGee15 Not to hijack your thread here but, have you given any more though to other bikes that might interest you?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

I'm less worried about the noise than I am the...

I'm less worried about the noise than I am the vibration, which, I guess is noise. But if I can dampen the vibration for the downstairs neighbor and only potentially annoy the next door neighbor with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By sdimattia

Nice! I didn't realize Wabi used to make a 42cm...

Nice! I didn't realize Wabi used to make a 42cm Lightning.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By sdimattia

What's your budget and what size wheels?

What's your budget and what size wheels?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

I haven't set the trainer up yet. I'm hoping to...

I haven't set the trainer up yet. I'm hoping to avoid waking the neighbors as their bedroom is literally right below mine, which is where the trainer will be. Small apartment, only place that'll...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By sdimattia

Huh, I assume he meant 650c wheels then which is...

Huh, I assume he meant 650c wheels then which is what the 42cm uses. Yes, 650c tires are a rarity compared to 650B/27.5 and 700c but they do exist. I always say ride the bike that fits best, does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,362
Posted By sdimattia

Bike trainer mat in an apartment

I live in an old apartment building (thin walls, thin wood floors). I need to get a trainer mat to use under my Wahoo Kickr snap that'll dampen most of the vibrations. I'm looking at this one from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By sdimattia

Depending on price point and what features you're...

Depending on price point and what features you're looking for, the All City Super Pro and Salsa Stormchaser can both be set up single speed. I had a 49cm Stormchaser that I ran single speed; it fit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-21-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,906
Posted By sdimattia

I run a GRX 812 rear derailleur with 46/30 crank...

I run a GRX 812 rear derailleur with 46/30 crank and 11-42t cassette. I swapped out the GRX derailleur cage for a XT SGS (long cage). The low end gives me 19GI on 650b x 40 tires . . .
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,800
Posted By sdimattia

I'm 5'2", 29" inseam and have a 42cm Wabi I got...

I'm 5'2", 29" inseam and have a 42cm Wabi I got back in 2020. It's certainly a very nice bike. However, I find it very aggressive position-wise and almost too small. With all of the spacers under the...
Forum: Touring
05-27-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,496
Posted By sdimattia

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'21 Bombtrack Hook
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,620
Posted By sdimattia

There's no shame in walking. Especially if it...

There's no shame in walking. Especially if it keeps you from blowing your knees out.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 36,014
Posted By sdimattia

I started with a 11spd KMC 116 link chain. Took...

I started with a 11spd KMC 116 link chain. Took off maybe 6-8 links with 425mm chainstays. Good luck with your setup; bodging a RD812 seems to be a more common occurrence so it'll be cool to see it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 36,014
Posted By sdimattia

I run a GRX 600 2x crank in the front with a...

I run a GRX 600 2x crank in the front with a GRX-RD812 and an 11-42t in the rear. I swapped the stock cage for a mountain M8000 long cage. Can run big-big, small-small, and everything in between with...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,041
Posted By sdimattia

I've used Hexlox on my wheels and various other...

I've used Hexlox on my wheels and various other parts for two years now. I have the Hexnuts on my SS and skewers on one of my road bikes. As long as you can thread a regular bolt onto your axle, the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-06-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,202
Posted By sdimattia

Then let me amend my previous statement . . ....

Then let me amend my previous statement . . . Historically, it was not possible to mix components between brands. But now, technology allows us to do many things that weren't previously possible to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-06-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,202
Posted By sdimattia

Sram, Shimano, and Campy all use different pull...

Sram, Shimano, and Campy all use different pull ratios so no, you cannot mix shifters and rear derailleurs between brands. I believe you can get away mixing some front derailleurs and shifters.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-06-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,202
Posted By sdimattia

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GRX812 with a M8000 cage. 11-42t cassette, 46/30t...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,202
Posted By sdimattia

bikepacking.com tested the limits of the GRX...

bikepacking.com tested the limits of the GRX derailleur at some point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRgLG1uP_uo

I'm running GRX812 on a 11-42t cassette and a 46-30t in the front. I switched out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-22, 09:48 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 13,332
Posted By sdimattia

Respectfully, the aluminum model has front ISO...

Respectfully, the aluminum model has front ISO only, not rear. I own an AL 3, same frame and fork as the AL 5. Carbon version has front and rear ISO.

To the OP: you can't go wrong with the AL...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By sdimattia

Beautiful bike you got there. The Trek was ~$1200...

Beautiful bike you got there. The Trek was ~$1200 but I'm very happy with it. Fits me great and I rarely notice the toe overlap. It might look problematic but it's not enough of an issue to make me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By sdimattia

Got it! For some reason I was thinking of the...

Got it! For some reason I was thinking of the angle backwards. Thanks for clarifying. Found this nifty calculator, plugged some numbers in and it spit this out.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By sdimattia

I'm not trying to argue with you, just trying to...

I'm not trying to argue with you, just trying to understand your thinking: wouldn't the extra a-c raise the front end, therefore increasing HT and ST angles? Or does the slightly smaller offset of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By sdimattia

All good, I appreciate the notes you have...

All good, I appreciate the notes you have provided thus far.



Surprisingly, even with fenders, instances where the toe overlap is problematic are very minimal.*** Even when turning, I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By sdimattia

I appreciate you reminding me of all the factors...

I appreciate you reminding me of all the factors I need to consider. I guess I should add I'd drop the bars to keep the bar height the same AND increase the stem length to make up for the small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By sdimattia

I've got 25mm of spacers under the bar right now...

I've got 25mm of spacers under the bar right now so I do have room to lower them and mimic their original position. I also have room to adjust the fore/aft of the saddle and I'm confident I'll be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By sdimattia

Fork geo and handling

I have a Trek Domane AL 3 with a 53mm offset and 380mm a-c. HT Angle is 70.3 and ST angle is 74.6 I'd like to switch it out for a fork with more mounting holes, namely the Ritchey WCS Carbon...
Forum: Touring
01-04-22, 11:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,237
Posted By sdimattia

As parts are coming in (panniers, rack,...

As parts are coming in (panniers, rack, drivetrain, etc.), I'm starting to sort out my packing set-up.

I'd love to get a rack and something like the Surly Porteur House Bag...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,555
Posted By sdimattia

At which point I will direct you back to my...

At which point I will direct you back to my original post where I said my non MIPS Kask cracked and not my skull. Not sure about you but I'd consider that a glowing endorsement as to why one should...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,555
Posted By sdimattia

If helmets are considered to be safety equipment,...

If helmets are considered to be safety equipment, then in my personal experience and anecdotally, poorly fitting equipment is more hazardous than it is beneficial. It doesn't matter if it's got the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-21, 08:07 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,555
Posted By sdimattia

Again, you're telling me that just because a...

Again, you're telling me that just because a helmet has fancy technology, if it doesn't fit well, it's going to protect my head than a helmet that fits properly? I would think the poor fitment...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,555
Posted By sdimattia

I'll take a minor concussion over a cracked skull...

I'll take a minor concussion over a cracked skull any day. The helmet did its job as far as I'm concerned.

I don't doubt the technology offers some improvement but I wouldn't advocate the OP to...
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