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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By OkFine

I don't know about Broctoon , but between the...

I don't know about Broctoon , but between the kid, trailer, and whatever my wife has snuck in the trailer pocket, I'm pulling a parachute that also weighs over 75lbs. I'm always inviting someone else...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By OkFine

I pull my son on a slow, social group ride every...

I pull my son on a slow, social group ride every Monday evening. It's about 18 miles and usually around 15mph. It's nothing for the frequent riders and somewhat challenging for the new riders. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,365
Posted By OkFine

I've been using the Muc-Off sealant for a couple...

I've been using the Muc-Off sealant for a couple of years now and this has not been my experience. I do use the Muc-Off tubeless valves for whatever that's worth, but being able to add through the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,308
Posted By OkFine

I've heard similar things about Aliexpress being...

I've heard similar things about Aliexpress being like that. That's kind of what alarmed me in the first place when I saw the same model number/images/etc etc. I just don't know the culture of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,308
Posted By OkFine

The first Aliexpress link has images that are...

The first Aliexpress link has images that are identical to what Light Bicycle emailed me. The second link looks to be the same product and has a matching model number. I was being thorough and giving...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,308
Posted By OkFine

I contacted Light Bicycle asking if they ever had...

I contacted Light Bicycle asking if they ever had plans to make a road oriented integrated handlebar like they did with their gravel handlebars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,655
Posted By OkFine

I have the Advent-X group on my gravel bike and...

I have the Advent-X group on my gravel bike and setup a Centos/R10/R9 group on a couple of road bikes. I haven't found anything to complain about.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-22, 05:49 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,183
Posted By OkFine

One of the few complaints I had about the X was...

One of the few complaints I had about the X was the flat black fork. It just didn't flow with the rest of the bike. I know it was a cost saving step and I do appreciate that in the spirit of what the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-27-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,183
Posted By OkFine

My X spends most of its time relegated to trailer...

My X spends most of its time relegated to trailer duty on pavement. As the kid gets heavier EVERY WEEK it became increasingly difficult to stop the ~70lb train behind me. Upgraded to thru axle, TRP...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,454
Posted By OkFine

I don't know how agedhorse puts up with it tbh.

I don't know how agedhorse puts up with it tbh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,871
Posted By OkFine

Got a decent shot of my Sempre at an event this...

Got a decent shot of my Sempre at an event this past weekend.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/pxl_20220501_143811616_5_e24730eb79ab9c04b2f4c358b83f602a04ae4e0d.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,270
Posted By OkFine

Really enjoying this wheelset. Deep enough to get...

Really enjoying this wheelset. Deep enough to get some gain and light enough to be worth the depth.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-24-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,322
Posted By OkFine

Rework club rules to have open group rides and...

Rework club rules to have open group rides and rides that require prior authorization before they can join. Establish your ride as invite/approved only and exclude the rider. It addresses both this...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-01-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,879
Posted By OkFine

I forgot entirely that there was a separate GX...

I forgot entirely that there was a separate GX wheelset from the GX32s and thought you were just being short with your referencing. You're completely right.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-01-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,879
Posted By OkFine

I can also speak to the Spinergy GX32s. I really...

I can also speak to the Spinergy GX32s. I really love my set. Was a breeze setting up tubeless as well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,675
Posted By OkFine

Old thread I know, but I saw Poseidon is listing...

Old thread I know, but I saw Poseidon is listing the derailleur hanger on their site for purchase now and thought of this thread.

https://www.poseidonbike.com/products/derailleur-hanger
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,212
Posted By OkFine

Good price on a sweet pair of Token wheels. ...

Good price on a sweet pair of Token wheels.

https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/token-ventous-prime-carbon-disc-clincher-wheelset-2021-232790.html
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,212
Posted By OkFine

Boyd is running a SITE WIDE 25% off sale on...

Boyd is running a SITE WIDE 25% off sale on Monday 11/29/21.

https://boydcycling.com/pages/cyber-monday
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,712
Posted By OkFine

Very cool. I always enjoyed that head, but not so...

Very cool. I always enjoyed that head, but not so much the weight of it going from show to show. I ended up selling my GS412 for the same reasons actually lol.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,712
Posted By OkFine

Eric F That's a really nice Aguilar rig you got...

Eric F That's a really nice Aguilar rig you got over there, but I only see guitars. Let's see the basses!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,712
Posted By OkFine

Not necessarily my favorite, but it does what I...

Not necessarily my favorite, but it does what I want without taking up a tremendous amount of space. I do enjoy how the hooks are able to slide around on the mount.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,212
Posted By OkFine

I did this last year for a set of Prologues. I...

I did this last year for a set of Prologues. I HIGHLY recommend it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,894
Posted By OkFine

I use this one. ...

I use this one.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By OkFine

Interesting shift of how the nature of the deaths...

Interesting shift of how the nature of the deaths changed post 1990.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,702
Posted By OkFine

I have both the 3D and the 4D. Both serve me well...

I have both the 3D and the 4D. Both serve me well and were dirt cheap. Hard to complain about them unless you're chaffing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,739
Posted By OkFine

Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless mounted on my Boyds...

Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless mounted on my Boyds pretty easily. I originally wanted to use GP5000s, but as you said Boyd was very clear about not using those.

I did put some GP5000 non tubeless on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,394
Posted By OkFine

Yeah it slithered right on up to where we were. I...

Yeah it slithered right on up to where we were. I took pictures for about 5 minutes slowly inching closer hoping to not scare it away. Eventually I got as close as seen here and it was perfect.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-21, 08:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,394
Posted By OkFine

Very compliant with me taking photos of it; sat...

Very compliant with me taking photos of it; sat still and watched me the whole time.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,699
Posted By OkFine

I'm enjoying mine. ...

I'm enjoying mine.

https://www.spinergy.com/products/gx32
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,366
Posted By OkFine

I can't imagine valve stem length having any...

I can't imagine valve stem length having any appreciable impact on performance, but make note, the stem needs at least be long enough to clear your rim depth.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-21, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,699
Posted By OkFine

I also ordered a dropbar Poseidon X a few months...

I also ordered a dropbar Poseidon X a few months back and immediately converted it to tubeless by putting Spinergy GX32 wheels on it. I just don't have the energy to try and make something do what it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,578
Posted By OkFine

I still buy from Performance and have even had...

I still buy from Performance and have even had good customer service when I had an issue. I don't know the older Performance Bike, but I have no complaints with the current.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Posted By OkFine

Nothing better than a new Bianchi. I've loved all...

Nothing better than a new Bianchi. I've loved all of mine.

Recently I had a gun stock painted to match my Bianchi so while it wasn't a new bike day per se, I still had the same anxiety the day I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,675
Posted By OkFine

Is converting to thru axle and having a spare one...

Is converting to thru axle and having a spare one of these handy a viable option or am I missing something?

https://www.poseidonbike.com/collections/adventure-bike/products/thru-axle-conversion-kit
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,183
Posted By OkFine

4/2/21 is the date Poseidon gave me for restock.

4/2/21 is the date Poseidon gave me for restock.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,183
Posted By OkFine

Almost all sizes are sold out for the frame and...

Almost all sizes are sold out for the frame and the preorder is also sold out in most sizes as well. Seems to be a very in demand item!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,183
Posted By OkFine

Framset is sold out and I'm not interested in the...

Framset is sold out and I'm not interested in the flatbar version sadly. The Redwood is in stock, but that starts creeping in the price range of other models. Hmm.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,183
Posted By OkFine

Oh. Well that sucks.

Oh. Well that sucks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,183
Posted By OkFine

Just stumbled across the Poseidon X and it looks...

Just stumbled across the Poseidon X and it looks really interesting. Any clue on when availability might come back?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,607
Posted By OkFine

Oh this one isn't approaching an inch in...

Oh this one isn't approaching an inch in diameter.

Sadly it only came in one size. It could have been very simple for Wahoo to have done ladder rungs in the attachment to fit a wider range of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,607
Posted By OkFine

I haven't measured with calipers, but the...

I haven't measured with calipers, but the supplied mount from Wahoo was very loose. This small of a diameter is the only "downside" to Boyd's Skyuka hubs I've found.

It's entirely possible that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,607
Posted By OkFine

Wahoo Speed Sensor mounting alternative - O-Ring?

When mounting the Wahoo speed sensor on my bike, I found that the asymmetrical hub on the rear wasn't really suited for a sensor to bridge the gap so I planned on putting it on the front, but the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,703
Posted By OkFine

Boyd Prologue series. ...

Boyd Prologue series.

https://boydcycling.com/collections/carbon-road-prologue-series

Can get 20% off in the Trade Up Program...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,212
Posted By OkFine

20% off carbon Boyd wheelsets with trade in...

20% off carbon Boyd wheelsets with trade in program. Just did it myself and picked up a smoking deal on their Prologue wheels.
...
Forum: For Sale
08-19-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 787
Posted By OkFine

Campagnolo Veloce 10spd group/FSA Gosammer/Reparto Corse

10 speed Campagnolo Veloce groupset
Interloc Racing conversion Campagnolo spaced, Shimano spline 11-32T cassette
FSA Gosammer 50/34T BB30 Crank
Reparto Corse Rim Brakes
(Bike not included)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,340
Posted By OkFine

Scribe wheels

So I'm in the market for some a new wheelset and I came across Scribe wheels. I searched as best as I could and found two mentions of them which kind of shocked me considering how many ads I see for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,875
Posted By OkFine

I'm 33 for whatever that's worth. I had to think...

I'm 33 for whatever that's worth. I had to think about it for a second. Crazy how you're asked that less as you get older.

I went from SPD to the SPD-SL pedals (I had an adapter to use these...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,875
Posted By OkFine

Numb foot - possibly shoes?

About 6-8 miles into each ride, my right foot starts to numb starting from the pinky toe and travels inward. Originally I thought it may be a pinched nerve so I started experimenting with different...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By OkFine

Not that I could find. I ended up ordering a...

Not that I could find. I ended up ordering a Campagnolo cassette that mounts to a Shimano freehub that was linked above. I think it will work out if they will ever ship it.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By OkFine

I just realized that and came back to scratch...

I just realized that and came back to scratch that other post out. This is a pricier project than I thought since I had originally thought freehub mounting was somewhat standard and wouldn't incur...
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