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Forum: Touring
07-17-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,141
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I run a budget DRAM 2X10 setup with extended...

I run a budget DRAM 2X10 setup with extended derailleur hanger on my salsa Fargo, which gives 22/38T and 11-46T, all shifting smoothly. The 22t/11t combo is a bit slack but hey, it's not meant to be...
05-05-22, 01:03 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,458
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Holy cow! I'm 171cm (5'7"/5'8") and also have...

Holy cow! I'm 171cm (5'7"/5'8") and also have been cursed with very short legs. What brand are your cranks? I've never heard of anyone using cranks that short!

Also, what's your inseam?
04-25-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,578
Posted By SapInMyBlood

You've perfectly captured the romanticism of...

You've perfectly captured the romanticism of bicycles here ♥️
Forum: Touring
04-23-22, 05:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,314
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Hold on: did you do a century on a unicycle?

Hold on: did you do a century on a unicycle?
04-01-22, 02:26 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Just for context what's your weight?

Just for context what's your weight?
03-02-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,578
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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02-26-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Chainring standards ...

I've got a Shimano Deore crank with a 30T chainring on the girlfriend's gravel bike (Bombtrack Hook EXT), and we're wanting to get her onto a 40T chainring for the sake of unloaded / human terrain...
01-30-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,458
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I've also noticed that my hands are way more...

I've also noticed that my hands are way more comfortable on up hills and undulating terrain for that exact reason

I also have disproportionately short legs and a heavy muscular torso which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-22, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,593
Posted By SapInMyBlood

You'll probably want to drop the 52 to a 50 to...

You'll probably want to drop the 52 to a 50 to keep things shifting smoothly
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-22, 03:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,366
Posted By SapInMyBlood

My aerobars have fore/aft adjustments that allow...

My aerobars have fore/aft adjustments that allow them to be moved around indépendant of the handlebars / stem

Which ones did you buy?
01-24-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,616
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I've been going down the same rabbit hole with my...

I've been going down the same rabbit hole with my salsa fargo, converting the 25/30mm ID rims for audax / brevet use

So far, rene herse has been the best choice but their tyres are prohibitively...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-22, 02:33 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-22, 02:19 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,124
Posted By SapInMyBlood

1lbs of far is 3500 calories Ergo 10lbs =...

1lbs of far is 3500 calories
Ergo 10lbs = 35,000 calories
I've burnt up 15k + in 2 days riding
I think with a high level of fitness it would be possible. A lot of ultra endurance athletes pack...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 389,403
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Email and ask them

Email and ask them
12-30-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,679
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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Somewhere in tassie..
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,213
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Don't buy into it

Don't buy into it
Forum: Commuting
12-10-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,799
Posted By SapInMyBlood

And she had sport packers originally? 😄 Right...

And she had sport packers originally? 😄 Right...
12-09-21, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Posted By SapInMyBlood

There's tons of bikes with plus sized Tyre...

There's tons of bikes with plus sized Tyre options but theyre mostly rigid frames. A lot of hard tails go up to 2.6-2.8, 3" is rarer

I'm also very curious about 3" tubeless tyres.. Maxxis...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,262
Posted By SapInMyBlood

You'll find it somewhere in your profile /...

You'll find it somewhere in your profile / signature settings.

That's BF gold
12-09-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,981
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Agreed. I love smashing up hills in the big ring...

Agreed. I love smashing up hills in the big ring 👌 it's not for everyone, and not for every hill. I've just done 20,000m in about 15 days and I'm very grateful for the small ring 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-21, 05:01 AM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,135
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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12-09-21, 02:35 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,981
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I've always lived near mountains. If you're...

I've always lived near mountains. If you're climbing, use the small ring.
If you're not climbing, use the big ring.

​​​​​​??? Pretty straightforward. A 50-34 has been solid for me for years of...
12-09-21, 01:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,144
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I've got a 2x10sp setup on my Fargo for touring...

I've got a 2x10sp setup on my Fargo for touring which is awesome.
24/38t chainrings, 11-46 cassette with a Wheels MFG extender
12-09-21, 01:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,841
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I've got a 24/38T set of front chainrings. Works...

I've got a 24/38T set of front chainrings. Works a treat
12-08-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,981
Posted By SapInMyBlood

They're cranks?? BCD diameter matters, as does...

They're cranks??
BCD diameter matters, as does symmetric / asymmetric and number of bolts (3,4,5), or direct mount options
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 389,403
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Message them directly. They're super responsive...

Message them directly. They're super responsive and super helpful 👌
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Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 389,403
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I have a mismatched AR/WR set and they're...

I have a mismatched AR/WR set and they're identical 👌
55mm front and 65mm rear
12-06-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 11,729
Posted By SapInMyBlood

When it comes from Larry, take it with a grain of...

When it comes from Larry, take it with a grain of salt 👌
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,673
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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12-03-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 11,729
Posted By SapInMyBlood

The winds aren't THAT bad. The cycle paths...

The winds aren't THAT bad.

The cycle paths in Perth are just wide, with good visibility down the track, and few pedestrians along some of the main stretches by the River side.

On my 5-6am...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,799
Posted By SapInMyBlood

This sounds like some weird internal marital...

This sounds like some weird internal marital issue.
Such a short commute and yet you want lighter panniers? How much stuff is she carrying
12-03-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 11,729
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I live in Perth. There's some pretty major and...

I live in Perth. There's some pretty major and smooth sailing paths going all across the city

I find that below 30kph no one is really riding hard or fast enough to draft so it doesn't matter ...
12-02-21, 04:05 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,679
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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11-23-21, 02:14 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,679
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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11-22-21, 05:47 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,679
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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First day of the tassie gift
Forum: Touring
11-21-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,843
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Merino is nice for cooler weather. On...

Merino is nice for cooler weather.

On hotter days i prefer synthetics like Patagonia or Kathmandu that have polygiene, which is a silver thread weaved into the fabric that is anti bacterial and...
11-15-21, 04:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,240
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I would say my Specialized roubaix is akin to a...

I would say my Specialized roubaix is akin to a Subaru. Racey but not limited to pavement. And it gets thrashed in all kinds of weather

My salsa Fargo on the other hand is more of a unimog

And...
Replies: 76
Views: 14,433
Posted By SapInMyBlood

] I wish there was a shop near me that did this...

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I wish there was a shop near me that did this program. Sounds great

The specialized power saddles are the least painful for me out of a wide variety that I have tried. I do use it for audax /...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,516
Posted By SapInMyBlood

That's a lot of **** ups on a new high end bike 👀

That's a lot of **** ups on a new high end bike 👀
Forum: Touring
11-11-21, 03:23 AM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,141
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Wicked rig!

Wicked rig!
11-06-21, 05:14 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,679
Posted By SapInMyBlood

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Southern Ocean coastline in Western Australia
Replies: 34
Views: 8,858
Posted By SapInMyBlood

It is lael after all ​​​​​

It is lael after all
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Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-21, 10:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,347
Posted By SapInMyBlood

In terms of handling I'd say fairly quickly. If...

In terms of handling I'd say fairly quickly. If they're set up right at any rate ...
As for comfort, I prefer mine to being on the hoods or drops. I do a lot of audax type stuff and i can happily...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-21, 05:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,347
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I love my profile designs on my road bike, for...

I love my profile designs on my road bike, for audax riding or fast solo rides.
Adjustable pads, adjustable bars, height, side to side indépendant adjustment of pads relative to bars, etc. And you...
Forum: Touring
10-21-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,141
Posted By SapInMyBlood

What width are your drop bars? And what have...

What width are your drop bars?
And what have you also got in your panniers?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,273
Posted By SapInMyBlood

wam ram thank you ma'am

wam ram thank you ma'am
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,251
Posted By SapInMyBlood

The Selle Italia saddles are so brutal to...

The Selle Italia saddles are so brutal to remember. Shopping on some sites, it seems like they have hundreds of iterations, with obnoxiously long names...

I just picked up the Selle San Marco...
09-22-21, 04:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By SapInMyBlood

I have 56/65mm deep rim brake carbon wheels from...

I have 56/65mm deep rim brake carbon wheels from LB and the braking surface is fine / sweet. (single rider, not tandem). I'd go for disc's for a tandem unless you have no other choice
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 12:18 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,109
Posted By SapInMyBlood

Neither treadmills, nor planes, existed when...

Neither treadmills, nor planes, existed when Bernoulli made public his ideas on fluid mechanics.
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