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Forum: Commuting
02-01-23, 12:24 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By blurcovenky

Winter commuter.

My Bridgestone MB-5 is both my daily commuter to work and play. 'Coffee Outside' - Every Sunday morning in and around NE Mpls. Recovery Bike Shop organises it. An informal gathering of winter...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-31-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,725
Posted By blurcovenky

'Coffee Outside' in Minneapolis.

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My faithful Bridgestone MB-5...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-31-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,225
Posted By blurcovenky

It's a Minneapolis thing.

It's 'Coffee Outside', a casual Sunday morning ride organised by Recovery Bike Shop in NE Minneapolis. My faithful Bridgestone MB-5 helping me sail the salty frigid seas (Streets) to and from work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-22, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By blurcovenky

I'm a mechanic in a bike shop in Minneapolis....

I'm a mechanic in a bike shop in Minneapolis. Supporting your local bike shop goes a long way into supporting your local community. Likewise buying from your local grocer or butcher to many other...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By blurcovenky

I have a feeling that you chain is cut a tad...

I have a feeling that you chain is cut a tad (couple of links) too short. Some experts here could weigh in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

I agree. They are really good. What tire...

I agree. They are really good.
What tire pressure do you run them at?
Forum: Commuting
02-10-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By blurcovenky

I got the Handsome Devil after watching a friend...

I got the Handsome Devil after watching a friend ride his ''Devil for years. He even managed to save the bike from a house fire. I finally put the money together and they had a sale which I think...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,694
Posted By blurcovenky

I'm curious too.

I'm curious too.
Forum: Touring
02-09-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,063
Posted By blurcovenky

Among the many suggestions, my 2 cents. Try the...

Among the many suggestions, my 2 cents. Try the Handsome Devil. Handsome is a Minneapolis based company, the are relatively small but very reliable making value for money bikes I recently bough one....
Forum: Commuting
02-09-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By blurcovenky

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15 years, going strong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,259
Posted By blurcovenky

I just stripped and rebuilt the bike. Forgot the...

I just stripped and rebuilt the bike. Forgot the fender and now I'm lazy. Got to get it done though, with all the snow and salt.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,259
Posted By blurcovenky

After -35 F, 30 F feels like summer. A 22 mile...

After -35 F, 30 F feels like summer. A 22 mile ride to buy parts for project brought great joy. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By blurcovenky

Winter ...

Winter
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By blurcovenky

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Everyday an adventure. You don't have to go looking for one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By blurcovenky

I don't live in India now, I'm in the US for the...

I don't live in India now, I'm in the US for the next couple of years. But, I've been on the fringes of the bicycle industry and worked in a bike shop there until less than a year ago.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By blurcovenky

India on a cycle - A repository of cycles and cyclists in India

Looking to create a repository of cycles and cyclists in India. Whether you live there or you are touring through the country post a picture of your cycle and the landscape. One of the biggest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-22, 07:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

You should check them out. Living in Minneapolis,...

You should check them out. Living in Minneapolis, this is a local company for me and it feels good to support a local business. That apart, they are really nice people, running a small business,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,139
Posted By blurcovenky

Guess that's how capitalism works. Bigger is...

Guess that's how capitalism works. Bigger is stronger. I worked at an LBS that sold Specialized bikes and know first hand how the company operates. The house always wins.
Forum: Commuting
01-31-22, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,261
Posted By blurcovenky

I understand that this is a post from 7 years...

I understand that this is a post from 7 years ago. Just for anyone finding this post while looking for comparison. Thanks to inputs from many experienced people on this page and the help of Jesse,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

I've made that mistake of cutting a fork a little...

I've made that mistake of cutting a fork a little too early. Not again. Will wait until I've put a few long rides on the bike. Looking forward to pictures of your wife's bike and experience once you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

Congratulations on your new bike. Happy new bike...

Congratulations on your new bike. Happy new bike day to your wife.
The Soma San Marcos seems like a nice bike. Looks like it's not sold anymore though.
I braved some frigid temperatures to take...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

Thank you. All the best with the build. Do post a...

Thank you. All the best with the build. Do post a picture once you are done.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

If I may ask, have you compared and done any...

If I may ask, have you compared and done any 'looking around' before you settled on the 'She Devil'. These seem like real nice bikes, I wonder why I haven't heard of them more?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

By the way, I just bought a Handsome Devil, not...

By the way, I just bought a Handsome Devil, not based on any reviews, I could not find much info online. I went with my gut. They had a sale on their frame sets. Below is a picture of the bike I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

Thanks for that link.

Thanks for that link.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-22, 11:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,785
Posted By blurcovenky

'Handsome Devil' by Handsome cycles Minneapolis.

Anybody here familiar with familiar with 'Handsome Devil' by Handsome cycles based in Minneapolis? I'd appreciate if people who own one are familiar could throw some light on it.
Forum: Touring
01-23-22, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,168
Posted By blurcovenky

That bike is super cool. It's awesome that it'd...

That bike is super cool. It's awesome that it'd mostly used parts.
Forum: Touring
01-23-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,168
Posted By blurcovenky

Just curious, how much of the frames were you...

Just curious, how much of the frames were you both able to cover?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

I'd say that's more than $0.02. From all the...

I'd say that's more than $0.02. From all the digging around, that's (your experience with tire sizes) pretty much what I have arrived at. I believe a 35 or 38 is a balance between comfort and speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-22, 01:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 917
Posted By blurcovenky

I'm more a party pace person. I'm guessing that...

I'm more a party pace person. I'm guessing that simplifies this whole thing. Thanks
Forum: Commuting
01-22-22, 01:11 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By blurcovenky

Just finished building this one. Got the frame...

Just finished building this one. Got the frame and fork new on sale. Everything else was bought used. Handsome Devil....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-22, 01:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

Thanks to all of you who posted their inputs and...

Thanks to all of you who posted their inputs and points of view. I went ahead with the Panaracer 700x35c T-Serve. Seems like a good fit. Looking forward to a long relationship with this bike :) There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-22, 12:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

I ride about 500 miles a month in summer,...

I ride about 500 miles a month in summer, sometimes more. I was just looking to learn from other's experiences here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-22, 12:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By blurcovenky

I was looking to buy a frame from them. I'm...

I was looking to buy a frame from them. I'm guessing I'll have to look elsewhere. You get a refund, yes, seems like too much trouble.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-22, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 917
Posted By blurcovenky

I weigh 150 pounds ( I carry a backpack that...

I weigh 150 pounds ( I carry a backpack that weighs 12 to 14 pounds). My commute is mostly on tarmac. I ride mostly paved trails. Average of 500 miles a month. The 20 spoke wheels are Shimano wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 917
Posted By blurcovenky

Tire-Rim compatibility

I have two sets of wheels, one a 32 spoke with 14mm internal width and one that is 20 spoke 18mm. Has anyone used a 20 spoke wheel for regular commute? Does it stand up to 400 miles of commute a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

Thank you all for your points of view. Might I...

Thank you all for your points of view. Might I add another question? I have two sets of wheels one a 32 spoke with 14mm internal width and one that is 20 spoke 18mm. Has anyone used a 20 spoke wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

True that I might be 'over thinking it'. I'm also...

True that I might be 'over thinking it'. I'm also working on a budget and hoping to get it as close to right the first time, hopefully, with inputs from other people who have had similar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

I weigh 150 pounds. By your standards you reckon...

I weigh 150 pounds. By your standards you reckon the Panaracer T-serve protite 700x32 would work? Minneapolis trails are paved pretty well, even if I wanted to ride all the way up to Grand portage...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

Panaracer T-serve protite 700x32?

Panaracer T-serve protite 700x32?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

I do have another bike I run on Gatorskin -...

I do have another bike I run on Gatorskin - 700x32, which is what I use for my regular commute. No flats, but not the most comfortable. I was considering the Panaracer T-serve protite 700x32 or the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,095
Posted By blurcovenky

Optimum tire width (700c) for commuting and light touring on paved trails.

I'm building a bike (Handsome 'Devil") which I intend to use for commuting and some light touring. Any suggestions as to what tire width is a good balance between speed and comfort.
Forum: Commuting
01-16-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By blurcovenky

How long(or miles) do those wheels stay true?...

How long(or miles) do those wheels stay true? Just curious. I just built a bike with similar spoke count.
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