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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,351
Posted By Caliper

My Salsa Warbird is kinda like this... ...

My Salsa Warbird is kinda like this...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x627/porsche_911_4x4_38e66b3e4bea7dab09bdbb7da4f4bd6bf46bee37.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,583
Posted By Caliper

Go to Walmart or somewhere and get a RainX...

Go to Walmart or somewhere and get a RainX windshield crack repair kit. The epoxy used in that works great for repairing cracks in the screen. I used it on my phone when I missed my jersey pocket...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 7,850
Posted By Caliper

I'm using Orange seal, so nothing sticky. It's...

I'm using Orange seal, so nothing sticky. It's latex based (like most sealants) and about fairly free flowing, almost water like. The issue is all the dried sealant on the inside of the tire and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 7,850
Posted By Caliper

Plenty of tubeless tire/rim combos will unseat on...

Plenty of tubeless tire/rim combos will unseat on their own if the pressure gets too low. My bikes vary from my fat tire bike that can require a foot on the tire to unseat the bead to my gravel bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-21, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By Caliper

I'd say it's common enough to do. I've done it...

I'd say it's common enough to do. I've done it both ways - 27" on a 700c frame (tight!) and 700c on a 27" frame. As long as the brakes can handle about a 4mm change in the brake track position it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,465
Posted By Caliper

In ten years, the seller will post them for sale,...

In ten years, the seller will post them for sale, "Hardly used", for $500 less than MSRP "FIRM". Possibly even including a pic of the original receipt.


Honestly, I hope people just keep...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,288
Posted By Caliper

Fair, but what about cycle-able roads? Take out...

Fair, but what about cycle-able roads? Take out the interstate highways, state highways and multi-lane highways with no shoulders?

I know in my vicinity, the options for pavement are limited to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,318
Posted By Caliper

Another sun sleeve user here. They definitely...

Another sun sleeve user here. They definitely work and will keep the UV off your arms. I find them a touch warmer than without, but they avoid the brain fog you sometimes get after hours of sun...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,199
Posted By Caliper

What stem length did you have with the flat bars?...

What stem length did you have with the flat bars? Compact drops have a reach of probably 60-70mm, plus the extra length of the hoods, so it's not surprising that the hoods feel very stretched out...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-21, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,831
Posted By Caliper

There seem to be a lot of crappy mech discs out...

There seem to be a lot of crappy mech discs out there with bad cables (I've felt some at a LBS).
I'm running a set of BB7's with full length compressionless housing though; they stop the same as my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-21, 11:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,740
Posted By Caliper

It's not just the cycling community, you are...

It's not just the cycling community, you are virtually repeating the definition of a gravel road in laymans terms. I'm sorry that the definition of these words does not match your preconception, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-21, 11:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,740
Posted By Caliper

Because "off road riding" would clearly be a...

Because "off road riding" would clearly be a better way to describe riding on a gravel road than "gravel riding". I guess all the drivers I see on gravel roads would be thrilled to know that their...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-26-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,352
Posted By Caliper

Not sure what roads you have there in Berlin, but...

Not sure what roads you have there in Berlin, but in many parts of America we have lots of dirt roads. Not offroad, but also not paved, these are just regular residential roads in many areas once...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,235
Posted By Caliper

I just call them roads? Around here these...

I just call them roads?

Around here these roads are usually the ones that you don't drive for a reason (as in: it'll take you twice as long to get there), but if there is a wreck and a major...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By Caliper

My wrists are the same - flat bars kill me. ...

My wrists are the same - flat bars kill me. Currently my two favorite bars are the Surly Molokko (as pictured by Kapusta, but without the extras) and the 23* Salsa Bend. I also run the bars with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,806
Posted By Caliper

Most tires anymore list a "max pressure" so, no...

Most tires anymore list a "max pressure" so, no they aren't really lying - technically. Just like a car tire, the max is the max for the tire and has nothing to do with the actual vehicle you are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By Caliper

I'm confused: with the valve at 6:00, it would...

I'm confused: with the valve at 6:00, it would be pointing up and the sealant will drain away from it. This is exactly what I do to make sure that sealant DOESN'T spray out...


If I were to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 22,866
Posted By Caliper

When I lived in Northern ID with plenty of those...

When I lived in Northern ID with plenty of those goatheads, I bought tubes that came new with slime in them. Worked fine. This was the goopy green stuff that they sell for cars and yard equipment,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-19, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,859
Posted By Caliper

Just like with clothes, there is a range of sizes...

Just like with clothes, there is a range of sizes that will fit, depending on how you want the fit to be. Racers typically go for a smaller frame for less weight and maybe quicker handling. Often...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,471
Posted By Caliper

Where one sends ones money is something worth...

Where one sends ones money is something worth pondering.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,750
Posted By Caliper

I don't think that is true. Look at the...

I don't think that is true.

Look at the origin of a 700C wheel. C specified the tire width and 700 the rolling diameter. The 700C system used the same 622mm BSD rim that we use today. So, if...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-23-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,333
Posted By Caliper

Honestly, my Avid BB7's are probably my favorite...

Honestly, my Avid BB7's are probably my favorite disc calipers. I have the them with Jagwire cable disc specific cables with full-length cable housing and they feel every bit as good as hydraulics...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 18,210
Posted By Caliper

Hydraulic discs only self adjust for pad wear. ...

Hydraulic discs only self adjust for pad wear. I'm willing to bet most disc brake adjustment is not for pad wear exactly but due to rubbing. Any slight rubbing is more noticeable a road bike due to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,276
Posted By Caliper

You forget that wild predators also get the young...

You forget that wild predators also get the young because they are smaller and slower. They'll also get those young, strong prey animals if they make a mistake. But human wildlife management is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,686
Posted By Caliper

I have used a camelback/hydration pack on many...

I have used a camelback/hydration pack on many rides and liked it. The one I have is a small backpack really so there is space for wallet, tools, etc so I can get ride of the saddlebag.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,476
Posted By Caliper

Many gravel bike reviewers approach things from...

Many gravel bike reviewers approach things from the perspective of riding a gravel bike as a drop bar MTB and for that, 38mm is narrow. Are you planning to shred some (non-techy) singletrack, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,201
Posted By Caliper

That's... a lot of spacers... I'd check with...

That's... a lot of spacers... I'd check with the fork manufacturer about how tall a spacer stack they recommend, even if it is a metal steerer tube. Honestly, you may benefit from the next size...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,777
Posted By Caliper

I wouldn't call any of my bikes leaky, but I...

I wouldn't call any of my bikes leaky, but I check pressure before every ride and almost always need to add if I want to have the same pressure as the last ride. My tubeless tires (with zero...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,079
Posted By Caliper

Tried Speedplay pedals, ended up taking them off....

Tried Speedplay pedals, ended up taking them off. I was actually slower to clip in with the SP's. The engagement force was too high and after a few times where the cleat slipped off the side of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 19,584
Posted By Caliper

Just think of all the walkers and joggers with...

Just think of all the walkers and joggers with THEIR hands off the bars also! I mean, it would only take them putting a foot down on a branch or rock for them to stagger into the oncoming lane... ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,574
Posted By Caliper

I'm going to disagree with several above and say...

I'm going to disagree with several above and say that you may need to readjust the derailleur. I have two wheelsets on my road bike - one Reynolds and another Mavic. I do need to adjust the limit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-19, 11:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,255
Posted By Caliper

Unless I'm avoiding potholes, debris, or other...

Unless I'm avoiding potholes, debris, or other hazards... No.

Besides, on a windy road the fun is in the corner. Why would I cut the corner and make the road less fun? The point is to clip...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,219
Posted By Caliper

Congrats on fixing your first flat! Did...

Congrats on fixing your first flat!

Did you check the rim strip to make sure a spoke nipple isn't poking through? That's the usual cause of a flat on the rim side of the tube.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-06-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,693
Posted By Caliper

I'm no e-bike fan, but electronics and batteries...

I'm no e-bike fan, but electronics and batteries are getting less expensive every day. What I think will be self-limiting on e-bikes though is that once there is a motor, people will want a bigger...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 15,181
Posted By Caliper

I for one like colors coming back. This stupid...

I for one like colors coming back. This stupid all-black thing has gotta end.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-19, 09:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,366
Posted By Caliper

I have a helmet. It fits my head. My head is no...

I have a helmet. It fits my head. My head is no different shape or size when I ride paved roads or gravel roads or trails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,724
Posted By Caliper

So these events are for people who don't actually...

So these events are for people who don't actually ride gravel?

MMM Gravel Grinder | The ultimate Gravel Road Race (http://www.michiganmountainmayhem.com/mmmgravelgrinder/)

Gravel Grinder |...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,121
Posted By Caliper

Go easier on the rear brake! But...

Go easier on the rear brake!

But seriously, toilet paper? My underwear don't have stains, why would my chamois?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,316
Posted By Caliper

If your lights are bright and thus hurt my eyes,...

If your lights are bright and thus hurt my eyes, I will NOT see you because I will be intentionally looking AWAY to preserve my vision. Thus increasing our chances of colliding. Yes, this is an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Caliper

A lot depends on what "gravel" means to you. ...

A lot depends on what "gravel" means to you.

If you are like the guys out west and it means a drop bar mountain bike ridden on techy terrain then you may want something with more standover...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-07-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,897
Posted By Caliper

https://www.crankbrothers.com/products/speedier-le...

https://www.crankbrothers.com/products/speedier-lever

I love this lever. The key feature to me is the knuckle guard to prevent skin loss if the lever slips, especially on bladed spokes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-18, 10:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,836
Posted By Caliper

This is also the case for some versions of...

This is also the case for some versions of e-bike. Did you not look at the wikipedia link and see where mopeds started? I really don't see "e-bikes" as any different from a moped, especially since...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-18, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,598
Posted By Caliper

Who's riding a Wabi Thunder? Looking for a fixed gravel bike.

I love my fixed gear bike, it's a nice converted Raleigh frame with some cool shiny bits. Here's a shameless plug of its beauty:
...
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