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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,787
Posted By MPStoops

This is the exact set I'm running with my Centaur...

This is the exact set I'm running with my Centaur 11sp group. No issues at all.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-21-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,270
Posted By MPStoops

I just moved from a 2020 Stumpjumper Alloy Comp...

I just moved from a 2020 Stumpjumper Alloy Comp to a 2022 Epic Evo and so far am loving it! The only upgrade I've done so far is a set of Hunt XC alloy wheels and Vittoria Mescal/Barzo tires that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,787
Posted By MPStoops

I'm doing this exact thing and it works great. ...

I'm doing this exact thing and it works great. My Scapin Columbus EL-OS steed has served me well since the early/mid 1990s when I raced on it, and I recently decided it was time to upgrade the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By MPStoops

I, too, have an older road bike that I just love,...

I, too, have an older road bike that I just love, but the group set was getting a bit old. Yep, I'm still riding the Scapin Columbus EL-OS frameset that I raced back in the '90s!! It had the same 8...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-04-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,764
Posted By MPStoops

My normal use MTB is a Specialized Stumpjumper...

My normal use MTB is a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Alloy, but often times I feel like I'm way "overbiked" depending on the trails I'm riding and especially if I'm riding with some friends who are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,987
Posted By MPStoops

Back in the '90s I was a CAT3 road racer, as were...

Back in the '90s I was a CAT3 road racer, as were many of my friends. We went up to Mammoth to compete in the stage race a few times and enjoyed watching the CAT1&2 races while we were up there. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,859
Posted By MPStoops

Had to quote myself here because, well, I am...

Had to quote myself here because, well, I am slightly embarrassed. Yep, I managed to install the quick link upside, backwards and maybe even a little bit sideways!! Worse, it was painfully obvious...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-21, 01:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,859
Posted By MPStoops

The bike in question is running 27.5 wheels while...

The bike in question is running 27.5 wheels while my bikes are both 29ers. Still, I could swap cassettes easily enough. I'm going to look into that quick link thing first though as it's the easier...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-21, 01:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,859
Posted By MPStoops

No mud, no mess. The drivetrain is clean as a...

No mud, no mess. The drivetrain is clean as a whistle and still it skips. BTW, smallest cog here is an 11
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-21, 01:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,859
Posted By MPStoops

Wait. What???? Those things are directional??? ...

Wait. What???? Those things are directional??? I've never heard of that, but I'll give it a shot. Thanks (he says as he crawls off, slightly embarrassed)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,859
Posted By MPStoops

Skipping on small cog only - driving me nuts!!!

Hello all, this is my first post here but I'm not new to cycling by any means. I road raced CAT3 back in the '90s, MTB raced Sport Class back then as well, and have even spent some time on track at...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,572
Posted By MPStoops

My girlfriend has a Specialized Rockhopper that...

My girlfriend has a Specialized Rockhopper that she loves, except she really struggled with the push/push shifters for the front derailleur because she has small hands (she's 4'11" and 99lbs, so,...
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