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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By pipeliner

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By pipeliner

And apparently DTSwiss doesn’t make a 350 free...

And apparently DTSwiss doesn’t make a 350 free hub for the SRAM 11speed road cassette?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By pipeliner

XDR to Shim 11spd on DTSwiss 350

I have a wheelset with a DTSwiss 350 XDR free hub that I would like to use on my bike that has an 2x11 speed GRX setup with a SRAM 11-36 cassette. I ordered a DTSwiss 11 speed driver and it is just a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-12-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,895
Posted By pipeliner

That’s what I have on my Norco, with a SRAM 11-36...

That’s what I have on my Norco, with a SRAM 11-36 cassette. I highly recommend the SRAM cassette. It has much better spacing than the Ultegra 11-32 it replaced. Also, don’t ignore the fact that you...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-01-23, 04:58 AM
Replies: 19
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Views: 1,449
Posted By pipeliner

If you ride low pressure, you are much better off...

If you ride low pressure, you are much better off going tubeless. Studs are a very good idea but can be annoyingly noisy when riding dry surface. Not all studded tires are equal either. Higher stud...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-01-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,049
Posted By pipeliner

Enjoy it... that's what we're here for....

Enjoy it... that's what we're here for. Microshift stuff works good and I've had good luck with it myself. The biggest downside to entry level fatbikes is wheels and tires. Heavy and real...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-25-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By pipeliner

It's a process, learning what pressure to run for...

It's a process, learning what pressure to run for what surface and how much you weigh. Tubeless helps a bunch with resistance but so does tire design...use120 tpi tires for low pressure riding.
Forum: Fatbikes
02-25-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,496
Posted By pipeliner

Helluva nice bike.

Helluva nice bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By pipeliner

With 650b wheels, you have much more room. You'll...

With 650b wheels, you have much more room. You'll see a bunch of frames that can run 45mm 700c and 2.1 to 2.2" (52mm) tires with 2x. I doubt you re going to be able to run much more than a 47mm 700c...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-10-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By pipeliner

The 11 speed Deore drivetrain will work on a HG...

The 11 speed Deore drivetrain will work on a HG hub (which is what I think you have) and is a bargain on Ebay last time I bought one. Far superior to NX for shifting and adjustment. You would need a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,518
Posted By pipeliner

If you live where there are goathead stickers or...

If you live where there are goathead stickers or puncture vines, you have to go tubeless. Not really any other option. That may or may not mean a wheel and tire upgrade. I disagree with people saying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,817
Posted By pipeliner

One very damaging aspect for LBS's from the...

One very damaging aspect for LBS's from the pandemic is the number of ccyclists who were forced to shop online and learn to repair their own bikes. People who would never have stopped using their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,356
Posted By pipeliner

Tons of info on Carbonda frames at...

Tons of info on Carbonda frames at ridinggravel.com . There is a bunch of them is service with some pretty serious riders so I wouldn't be afraid of one at all.
I built a Carbonspeed fat bike a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,784
Posted By pipeliner

It really depends on the gravel where you ride....

It really depends on the gravel where you ride. If you are riding on crushed limestone, your tires won't last nearly as long and you are more likely to experience a failure like cut sidewall or large...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,258
Posted By pipeliner

Much respect to you for riding a 35lb fattie in a...

Much respect to you for riding a 35lb fattie in a 240mi gravel race. You are a masochist... and I men that in a good way. The anti weightweenie.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-08-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,254
Posted By pipeliner

I’ve bent 3 axles on my XT’s. I have 2 pair of...

I’ve bent 3 axles on my XT’s. I have 2 pair of XTR’s that have never given me any trouble. If you aren’t a Clyde and don’t ride rough terrain (I bent mine on a Gravel bike) then it probably doesn’t...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-07-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,254
Posted By pipeliner

If you need the dual-sided pedals with flats then...

If you need the dual-sided pedals with flats then disregard, but if you want a good SPD pedal the Shimano XTR is far and away the best pedal for your money. I’ve had about every Shimano SPD pedal...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-24-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,651
Posted By pipeliner

When I am riding alot to prepare for big rides or...

When I am riding alot to prepare for big rides or gravel races and I take the mrs on a tandem ride with a big climb (1000' in 20mi is close by) it just destroys my legs. It is a 2 day recovery. I'm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-24-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,462
Posted By pipeliner

Schwalbe Marathons are tough and wear like iron...

Schwalbe Marathons are tough and wear like iron but the ride quality is pretty awful. Lots of vibration and any road gaps are punishing. If you can get by with a high quality road tire like GP5000, I...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-24-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,496
Posted By pipeliner

Yeah, with a modern 12spd drivetrain, a 30 or 32t...

Yeah, with a modern 12spd drivetrain, a 30 or 32t is probably the choice of elite riders in the Leadville winter race series... not so much for recreational riders.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-21-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,496
Posted By pipeliner

Fatbiking is generally a low speed, higher...

Fatbiking is generally a low speed, higher resistance affair. I run a 28 chainring with 12spd XT and would not want to go any bigger up front than that. I did try a 32 for a gravel riding experiment...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-19-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,283
Posted By pipeliner

My wife must be quite a bit stronger than OP. She...

My wife must be quite a bit stronger than OP. She rides a bike with 4.8" tires all of the time and really enjoys it. She doesn't do much knitting though. Maybe OP should try knitting instead?
Forum: Fatbikes
11-08-22, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By pipeliner

Fezzari has a sale on their fatbikes now. Really...

Fezzari has a sale on their fatbikes now. Really like the geo of that frame and pricing is tough to beat for carbon.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-08-22, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By pipeliner

Watch the buy/sell forums on Pinkbike and join...

Watch the buy/sell forums on Pinkbike and join the fatbike trade group on Facebook. There is often decent deals on 29+ wheelsets there.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-04-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By pipeliner

I have some Nextie Xiphias on my bike. They are...

I have some Nextie Xiphias on my bike. They are darned nice to ride, make a big difference in performance but the best part is how easy tires swaps are when tubeless. There's a number of builders who...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,190
Posted By pipeliner

If you want it and can afford it, no reason to...

If you want it and can afford it, no reason to feel any sort of remorse. YOLO.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,413
Posted By pipeliner

Had a set, one tire separated in the middle of...

Had a set, one tire separated in the middle of the tread at only 400 mi or so. Only tires that have done that to me.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-23-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

I found a bike shop (TandemsEast) online that has...

I found a bike shop (TandemsEast) online that has 129mm Octalink V1 bottom brackets for sale. I have it on the way…
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 909
Posted By pipeliner

Looks like the Spinergy wheels weigh close to...

Looks like the Spinergy wheels weigh close to what I have. Any owners on here? Reviews look good, as long as the hub holds up…
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 909
Posted By pipeliner

Wheels…

I was running Hunt 30 carbon wheels on my current bike, had around 2500mi on them. I didn’t care for the excessive wind steer with 45mm tires and the fact that they were only 20mm internal width....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,018
Posted By pipeliner

Most badly washboard roads have a strip at the...

Most badly washboard roads have a strip at the very edge that is cleaner. Best way to ride washboards is the avoid them if at all possible.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

Thanks for the excellent info. If I keep this...

Thanks for the excellent info. If I keep this bike I will go the square taper route next time.

Suppose a 127.5mm V1 bottom bracket could be found anywhere on earth?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

Darned good idea. I’ll do that.

Darned good idea. I’ll do that.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By pipeliner

Redshift…best money ever spent on my gravel rig.

Redshift…best money ever spent on my gravel rig.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By pipeliner

I ran a SRAM red 10pm shifter with a x7 der for a...

I ran a SRAM red 10pm shifter with a x7 der for a season. 2x setup with 34/46 and 34t cassette. It worked fine but the 1x1 ratio was tough slogging for me on long, steep climbs.

With the climb you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

Update for those interested: I went ahead and...

Update for those interested: I went ahead and bought a new v1 BB in the wider axle width because I found brand new 105 cranks on EBay for an amazing $14 each. I am running a right side crank...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

Without getting too deep into the weeds here......

Without getting too deep into the weeds here... OK I'm diving into the weeds...We have had the bike 3 years. I tore things down tonight and looked them over; the first bad BB I replaced was the rear,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

We have been ruining the bearings in the BBs....

We have been ruining the bearings in the BBs. Over the course of less than 1000 miles we have ruined 3 of them and the current one is noisy. They start popping and cracking and I replace them.

I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-22-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

I’m trying to get pics of that BB. I have quite a...

I’m trying to get pics of that BB. I have quite a bit of experience with external BBs and mtn bike cranks, know what can take abuse and what cant. I have no doubt that external BB with 30mm spindle...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,046
Posted By pipeliner

Galvanic corrosion requires dissimilar metals....

Galvanic corrosion requires dissimilar metals. Carbon fiber composites have no metal content.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-21-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,241
Posted By pipeliner

Bottom bracket woes

I’m 245 lbs and ride MTb as well as road and gravel quite a bit. I have big legs. My stoker also works out quite a bit, is pretty strong. Between the two of us we have been wrecking BBs and cranks on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 668,171
Posted By pipeliner

Would love to have one of those Java's. How long...

Would love to have one of those Java's. How long did it take from order to arrival?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,599
Posted By pipeliner

I’ve got some BB5s on my road bike that gets...

I’ve got some BB5s on my road bike that gets pretty light usage so they are adequate. Not crazy about the gap you have to run in order to prevent drag and the resultant slack in brake contact so the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,392
Posted By pipeliner

Yeah, he got increasingly agitated, no doubt....

Yeah, he got increasingly agitated, no doubt. Just guessing but there were probably a bunch of riders that went by, some startling him. Then he decides he’s had enough. I ride through and around...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,439
Posted By pipeliner

Do not buy any fat bike with QR axles if you have...

Do not buy any fat bike with QR axles if you have any notion at all of upgrading in the future. Better yet, just don't buy any fatbike or mtn bike with QR.
Forum: Fatbikes
02-06-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 79,611
Posted By pipeliner

Awesome pic.

Awesome pic.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,803
Posted By pipeliner

Last post, I promise… OP is looking at dropping...

Last post, I promise… OP is looking at dropping 600g or 21 oz of wheel weight and some posters opine that at 240lbs, that won’t amount to diddly squat. Speaking as a Clyde with quite a bit of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-01-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,803
Posted By pipeliner

Well, you got me there… poor choice of words but...

Well, you got me there… poor choice of words but we aren’t dealing with a mechanical drive. We are the motor and added resistance on the power stroke has a negative effect on the motor.

To sum up...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-01-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,411
Posted By pipeliner

To state the obvious, weight loss has a pretty...

To state the obvious, weight loss has a pretty dramatic effect on my ability to climb. I ride quite a bit but my love of beer and food keeps me fighting to stay about 30 lbs overweight. Last year I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-31-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,803
Posted By pipeliner

Ar Exactly. When you a pedaling at high...

Ar
Exactly. When you a pedaling at high output, there is a pretty significant variation in wheel speed with every downstroke. Watch strong riders when they are laying down max power. The bike...
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