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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 59
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Consider shorter crank arms in addition to the...

Consider shorter crank arms in addition to the suspension seatpost.
(stay with me here)
If she is short or shorter inseam, she might require a shorter crankarm set, maybe 160mm, which would require...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 575
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I have one of those. Used it in Alaska during...

I have one of those.
Used it in Alaska during the summers.
Yes it was necessary to breathe.



Not sure I could stab them all fast enough...
I'd be called: "The Gnat Stabber"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

What's your reservation with coils? From my...

What's your reservation with coils?
From my limited view, higher weight, but lower maintenance and price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Full honesty here: Apparently I don't know...

Full honesty here:
Apparently I don't know [feces] about suspension, so this is an interesting learning experience.

Upon searching, it's reported that TK Silver is cheaper and stiffer, Recon is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

First, thank you for all of the suggestions. ...

First, thank you for all of the suggestions.

Ok, so the candidates are:
Rock Shox Fork 30 TK Silver coil 100
Rock Shox Fork 30 TK Silver air
Rock Shox Recon TK Solo Air C1
Rock Shox Judy Gold...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

https://www.schwalbetires.com/Marathon-Plus-MTB-11...

https://www.schwalbetires.com/Marathon-Plus-MTB-11101005

Smooth on pavement, just a tad of tread to keep traction on not-pavement
Puncture resistant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I've been using Ergons since the originals. ...

I've been using Ergons since the originals.
Thought the price was high... but I've had them for 15 years, kinda worth it.

Outlasted 2 bikes.

Also:

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Rode rigid for years. Did more with that bike...

Rode rigid for years. Did more with that bike than some with FS could do.

My trails a packed with roots and I don't feel like getting the crap beat out of me.... again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

26" Front Suspension options?

I have an older Schwinn Mesa LTD that came with a Rock Shox J1 (Judy?)
It's long since worn out and was replace with an ebay cheapie and intended to be use only on the local MUP and light gravel.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,127
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You: "Do my work for me" Me: "no" You:...

You: "Do my work for me"
Me: "no"
You: "Waaaaaah! Classic dodging! I wanna ride with no helmet!! Science is lies!!! WAAAAAH!!!"
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,127
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Get it yourself and stop being lazy.

Get it yourself and stop being lazy.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,127
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

That's the answer. If you're not sure of an...

That's the answer.
If you're not sure of an answer due to political, cultural, or personal pride, check to see what insurance companies think.

They tend to brush off society norms in the name of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-17-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,021
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Me: "That cage looks bulky and really difficult...

Me: "That cage looks bulky and really difficult to get in and out of and has little practicality."

*Bike and cage murders a Kia*

O.O


huh......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 575
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Bug Mask

Summer is coming.
I'm already riding through clouds of gnats and it's only going to get worse.

All I am asking is for a bug mask.
A Google search gets me:
neck gater
Filter masks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,022
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

When you see a tire pressure recommendation on...

When you see a tire pressure recommendation on the side of a tire, it's to keep the manufacturer from bring sued
When you see a tire pressure recommendation on a cycling website, it's very general...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Why not a 20" wheel step through electric bike? ...

Why not a 20" wheel step through electric bike?
The Folding and/or Electric bike section of this forum have a considerable cache of information on such things.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/rivet_1012f7d8a18962417e4f8a156ba8b0b7a2e3fdbb.jpg

Rivet pulled out.
There's room for a standard solid rivet head between the cogs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Re riveting a cassette

I was mis shifting and thought I bent a ring.
Upon inspection I notice one ring was completely loose of a rivet.
I guess I could re rivet the whole damn thing.

Is there any obvious reason I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,146
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Do corporations chase trends and profits?

Do corporations chase trends and profits?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,722
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

A Resonance Cascade occurs when a Negative Mass...

A Resonance Cascade occurs when a Negative Mass Crystal is scanned by an Anti-Mass Spectrometer.

Although I will admit that the possibility of a resonance cascade scenario is extremely unlikely, I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,358
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Time to stop posting. Do NOT cross the line...

Time to stop posting.

Do NOT cross the line to bigotry here.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,327
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Don't you get it?! His question still stands! ...

Don't you get it?!
His question still stands!
This is IMPORTANT!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,691
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Thanks Indy! I'd suggest to NOT get...

Thanks Indy!



I'd suggest to NOT get that close.
Might as well ask it to "smile"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 852
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Some rims are easier, some tires are easier. ...

Some rims are easier, some tires are easier.
Then there are some rim/tire combos that make you wonder if you should ever change a tire again.
20" Marathon Plus were monsters to mount years ago...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 936
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I'm going to suggest you take it to a bike shop...

I'm going to suggest you take it to a bike shop for a tune up.
That will take care of most of the problems and the shop will advise if you need a new chain or just a tune up.

If you're not a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,358
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

huh... I did not know that.

huh...
I did not know that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,358
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Yep! Small and/or light wheels are great for...

Yep!
Small and/or light wheels are great for acceleration.
Once you're climbing, it's all about weight, not wheel diameter.
If it did, all racers would be riding 16" wheels in the climb.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,567
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Great pics! Wonder if the hinge bump on the...

Great pics!
Wonder if the hinge bump on the left side with be noticeable to your inner thigh
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,358
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

The last guy advertising for his company here got...

The last guy advertising for his company here got booted.

At least he had a lot of really good information
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,358
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

They seem expensive. They must cost a lot of...

They seem expensive.
They must cost a lot of Shillings.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,358
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Enough with the Tern Shilling and Zombie threads...

Enough with the Tern Shilling and Zombie threads already!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,156
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Or upgrade to all metal thumb friction shifters: ...

Or upgrade to all metal thumb friction shifters:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/400x300/thumb_shifters_cbc7b7fe744dde2e26bc93fe9dd3d3f332b97573.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,644
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Hey Jen! You have 'haters' now. It shows a...

Hey Jen!
You have 'haters' now.
It shows a new level of recognition.
Congrats!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,644
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Consider Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Yeah, I know...

Consider Schwalbe Marathon Plus.
Yeah, I know they are slower, but that's the price of armor.
Train with the Marathons, race with the light/fast tires.

I have them on all of my bikes save the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,366
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I really like this idea. Doesn't have quite the...

I really like this idea. Doesn't have quite the range I like but it's an interesting compromise.
Last time I looked it up, there was a suggested torque limit, so heavy riders-out of seat-in lower...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,644
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Did you get the walk of shame on tubeless tires?

Did you get the walk of shame on tubeless tires?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-02-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,127
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Man, those brains squished on the road sure look...

Man, those brains squished on the road sure look stupid!
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,470
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

h-how fast do you ride? I'm going to suggest...

h-how fast do you ride?
I'm going to suggest you put ceramic tiles on the leading edges for the plasma that builds up at that speed.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-31-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You have a $4000 bike for heavy duty use. So...

You have a $4000 bike for heavy duty use. So always go heavy duty. If you're using it with heavy loads all of the time, I'd suggest a quality steel chainring. They generally last longer.

The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,040
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

38 lb fat bike.

38 lb fat bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,840
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

The best deals are at Divorce Sales. I get...

The best deals are at Divorce Sales.

I get the BEST deals through others' intense emotions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,725
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

5 miles while bleeding The steel rod that...

5 miles while bleeding
The steel rod that punctured my tire swing around the cut my calf.
Somehow forgot my repair kit that day.
Right through the side wall barely missing the tire liner (I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Is that a regular pulley for a 2:1 conversion?

Is that a regular pulley for a 2:1 conversion?
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-28-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,030
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You see this is my point. ...

You see this is my point.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNns9baquSw&t=2s


(reminder, I have no qualms with most ebikes and their riders)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,718
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

What is the new crankarm length?

What is the new crankarm length?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,439
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

The season is changing, I'll be riding the same...

The season is changing, I'll be riding the same fat bike all year around.

I'm not going to post more or less because of it.

I don't care about it and neither should you.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,327
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

But it's only been a few days since your last...

But it's only been a few days since your last temper tantrum.

Here's your pacifier.

Now quit being a baby and go back to your garbage bikes made with a garbage attitude.

Every forum you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 515
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Can't save the world.

Can't save the world.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 605
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Had a rear wheel with 36 holes and the strongest...

Had a rear wheel with 36 holes and the strongest spokes I could find.
The guy who made it retired so...... poop.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,327
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Don't you have to get banned again?

Don't you have to get banned again?
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