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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 187
Posted By base2

Extralite, Tune, Enve, Chris King, Bitex,...

Extralite, Tune, Enve, Chris King, Bitex, Carbon-Ti There is no shortage of nice hubs out there.

I like Extralite. I have several. Massively cheaper than DT and their heaviest hubs are lighter...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 283
Posted By base2

79pmooney Everyone has to find what works for...

79pmooney Everyone has to find what works for them. General "rule-of-thumb" starting points are just that, starting points. The human body is quite adaptable. After a lifetime of doing it "wrong" I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 563
Posted By base2

https://www.gevenalle.com/shifters/

https://www.gevenalle.com/shifters/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By base2

That mangled bottom bracket area looks like...

That mangled bottom bracket area looks like someone needed leverage for a large bolt cutter on a heavy chain. "Off to church," you say?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 283
Posted By base2

Ideally your saddle position should be such that...

Ideally your saddle position should be such that you can take your hands off the handlebars and neither fall forward nor backwards. Back pain can be caused by a number of things depending on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 349
Posted By base2

Only you can judge if you think $175 US is "worth...

Only you can judge if you think $175 US is "worth it."
For me, I'd compare it to the price derived from a fancy 2 person meal at a restaurant. It's really not all that hard to top $100 on a pair of...
Forum: Touring
05-11-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 221
Posted By base2

The case finally arrived by way of 2 days in...

The case finally arrived by way of 2 days in Latvia, a day in Tempere, a day with a courier, and finally a half day with the concierge. It is missing a strap & another is loose. That's ok. I brought...
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 02:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 221
Posted By base2

FinnAir

FinnAir! You had only one job. Put this square box in that round sky tube. You failed. Now I am holed up in a hotel 2 hours north of Helsinki with no bike, no more plans, and now no destination. What...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 840
Posted By base2

Why would you need to change out the sticky-icky...

Why would you need to change out the sticky-icky every month? I've always just added more whenever there in less than ¼ - ½ inch. Even on neglected tires/wheels where it has pooled & dried to a large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,303
Posted By base2

The purple & green is very regal.

The purple & green is very regal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,303
Posted By base2

Mostly I was just funnin' I know there is no...

Mostly I was just funnin'
I know there is no shortage of amazing bikes within the confines set by the OP.
Part of the challenge for me is so many bikes are so good now, narrowing it down to only 4...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,219
Posted By base2

At issue here is not that bicycles are dangerous....

At issue here is not that bicycles are dangerous. The parents are wrong.

Cars are dangerous.
Cars are dangerous because of how they're driven.
Cars are driven the way they are because our...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,621
Posted By base2

I think the none of this is a good idea. ...

I think the none of this is a good idea.

Anecdote time:
I once met a guy on a group ride with a Cervelo set up with minimal clearance just as the OP. The tires rubbed everytime he layed power...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 854
Posted By base2

You mean something like this? ...

You mean something like this?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1333x768/screen_20shot_202015_10_05_20at_2017_27_59_8b18c0a08f15f16a184b9986b3329a9449e4d61a.jpg
Whose to say...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,303
Posted By base2

:foo:That would get me ½ of a Vial Evo Disc...

:foo:That would get me ½ of a Vial Evo Disc (https://www.benobikes.com/en/bikes/roadbikes/vial-evo-disc-by-ax-lightness/vial-evo-disc-climbers-edition-sram-red-axs).

How does one get 4 "decent"...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 840
Posted By base2

There are 2 schools of thought. One being tougher...

There are 2 schools of thought. One being tougher tires, tougher tubes, liners between tire & tube, etc, etc...That school would have you believe that a setup that rolls as good as inflated garden...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,761
Posted By base2

I love the assumption that I paid for my road...

I love the assumption that I paid for my road bike as if it were a bought commodity item. A better question would be how much I spent on my road bike. I have only ever purchased 2 bikes at a store....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 755
Posted By base2

The relevant bits start on pages 40-41-ish...

The relevant bits start on pages 40-41-ish (https://www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/service-manuals/rockshox/front-suspension/2018-2023-judy-30-recon-service-manual-english.pdf)

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 755
Posted By base2

Actually it is 80, 100, or 120 depending on...

Actually it is 80, 100, or 120 depending on internal spacer stack up. That's one of the cool things about this fork. It can be retro fitted to older bikes that may have only had 60 or 80mm of travel...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,104
Posted By base2

Ummm... You are currently carrying water in the...

Ummm...
You are currently carrying water in the triangle.
Because sometimes people don't want their cargo human mounted.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,754
Posted By base2

Trust is a funny thing. When it comes to...

Trust is a funny thing. When it comes to weight-weenie or niche, specialty components specifically, I'm inclined to trust any EU component made moreso than an Asian equivalent simply because I...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,104
Posted By base2

Aushiker Yeah, I had one of those Topeak cages....

Aushiker Yeah, I had one of those Topeak cages. Even had a bike specifically designed to allow room behind the seat tube to accommodate so that I could (theoretically) carry 4 on the frame. They kept...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,104
Posted By base2

3 & 4 liter frame mounted water tanks. ...

3 & 4 liter frame mounted water tanks. (https://adventurehydration.com/)

140 ounces, mounted low and centerally located.
A life saver for remote travel in hot & dry desert climes.

Recommended.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,754
Posted By base2

The big danger of doing the weight-weenie drug is...

The big danger of doing the weight-weenie drug is the next fix is always a lighter component and it's only a few dollars more. Only then will the bike be light enough. ;)

Here are a few things...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,859
Posted By base2

I guess the reality is that there is no such...

I guess the reality is that there is no such thing as a perfect comfortable saddle so long as the expectations are that of a seat.


In this we do agree. But I think that for most people, this is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,859
Posted By base2

I am the same age & weight as you. Age and weight...

I am the same age & weight as you. Age and weight don't have much to do with it. It's the shape of your sit bones and a customization to time of duration of rides. As well as general overall bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,859
Posted By base2

Sage advice from someone here on BF: "You sit on...

Sage advice from someone here on BF: "You sit on a seat, You straddle a saddle."

Saddles are not chairs. They are not intended to be super luxuriously comfortable; Merely "not uncomfortable." They...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,261
Posted By base2

There is no right answer and like anything in...

There is no right answer and like anything in bikes the quality level can run the whole Gambit from garbage to life changing just by the particular component selection and how a particular frame fits...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By base2

That's a tough one. The DT240 adds quite a bit of...

That's a tough one. The DT240 adds quite a bit of value. It's the rim profile and whether or not it will support tubeless that is the rub. If you don't have any other prospects and don't intend to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By base2

I looked into this once on an old Edge 520. If...

I looked into this once on an old Edge 520. If you are looking to rehab a Nuvï or something, maybe my experience will not apply.

The trouble was finding a battery of the same capacity. All the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By base2

Accusatory question? Ok, I'll bite. No...

Accusatory question?
Ok, I'll bite.

No validation on a new bike purchase needed. You do understand I am a weight-weenie from the word: "Go," right? Even my 8 year old Cervelo is under 14lbs. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,735
Posted By base2

I don't read Japanese, but this looks promising....

I don't read Japanese, but this looks promising. Still in business, at least.
https://cycle.panasonic.com/products/pos/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,388
Posted By base2

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,388
Posted By base2

^^^^^^ Gawd, I hate that shirt. I only ever see...

^^^^^^
Gawd, I hate that shirt. I only ever see it worn by a large white men who think they found a shortcut to fitness or cool and has the arrogant attitude to match. It's their way of: "Stickin'...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 609
Posted By base2

I was in Los Angeles last Autumn for 3 weeks. I...

I was in Los Angeles last Autumn for 3 weeks. I called and stopped into every bike shop I could Google. The universal answer was: "No. But, we can sell you a bike." When I said that it'd just be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,030
Posted By base2

Looks to me like a Rotor PF4630 is the proper...

Looks to me like a Rotor PF4630 is the proper bottom bracket.Edit: Scratch that. I read 2016 which has a wider frame dimensions in the BB area. 2015 & prior have a different version that the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-11-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,151
Posted By base2

Plus one on RattleCAD. It is a really...

Plus one on RattleCAD. It is a really comprehensive program with a steep learning curve.

Don't be afraid to have or experiment with longer chain stays than is commonly available on commercial...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By base2

cb400bill I was actually thinking that this has...

cb400bill I was actually thinking that this has nothing to do with racing at all. But more a validation of the current long running discussion in General about Aero vs Weight and tubeless vs tubes.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By base2

Time to break out the Platinum Card

I wonder how much faster these guys would go if only they ran tubulars & paid attention to grams instead like true professional racers. :rolleyes:

I'm just going to drop this right here....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 960
Posted By base2

The flat route will be faster. You'll go slow...

The flat route will be faster. You'll go slow climbing and when you get to the top to speed down, the higher speed will be averaged into the now greater cumulative total miles and thus be effectively...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-07-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By base2

I started today at Lake Diablo lookout, Just a...

I started today at Lake Diablo lookout, Just a short distance to the closure gate. The snow is on the road and no longer passable at mile post 153. All told 43 miles with 3235 feet elevation.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 20,266
Posted By base2

There is no reason that a headset or seatpost...

There is no reason that a headset or seatpost must be proprietary. It's just that some are. There is an entire ISO number system defining the various attributes a headset conforms to. Just specify...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 824
Posted By base2

There is a sweet spot in how near/far, how...

There is a sweet spot in how near/far, how high/low and how wide/narrow the handlebars are. Exactly where that sweet spot is, is determined by many, many factors. Not the least of which is your own...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 20,266
Posted By base2

I don't have a dog in this fight so please excuse...

I don't have a dog in this fight so please excuse if I am speaking out of turn...

To the headset thing. Tapered headsets in all their varieties, including just plain bigger upper/lowers allow for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,400
Posted By base2

I had heard of Veer but hadn't realized that in...

I had heard of Veer but hadn't realized that in the time since they have become a real company with an actual saleable product. Good for them.

Do you have any experience with their system? It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 555
Posted By base2

Alfine 8 speed comes in a coaster brake variant. ...

Alfine 8 speed comes in a coaster brake variant.
If you are looking for hand brakes, any of the Nexus/Alfine IGH's also come in varieties that support roller brakes.

Roller brakes on a bike such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By base2

You can't polish anodized aluminum. It just...

You can't polish anodized aluminum. It just doesn't work. To polish, you'll need to strip the anodizing off back down to raw untreated metal. From there, go to town with your favorite wax based...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 73,043
Posted By base2

If candle wax is better and cheaper than oil,...

If candle wax is better and cheaper than oil, What's your point? I think you've missed the point. Candles are basically free and yield longer component lifespans than oil if properly attended to..
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By base2

Well, we do have this quoted from the article...

Well, we do have this quoted from the article itself:



It sounds to me that they are in violation according to El Salvadoran law. Considering the other companies that contract with the factory...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By base2

I'm not really sure if it was 8 miles beyond or...

I'm not really sure if it was 8 miles beyond or not. That sounds about right? In all honesty, I was riding by time not mileage to ensure I got back to Internet in time for a scheduled Zoom meeting.
...
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