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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-04-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,089
Posted By scubaman

Kasai FS (= Field serviceable)? Although idk if...

Kasai FS (= Field serviceable)? Although idk if those are offered in 28h.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-04-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,751
Posted By scubaman

I’ve ridden 1000s of miles on pavement and gravel...

I’ve ridden 1000s of miles on pavement and gravel on René Herse 26” x 2.3” tires using ~19mm internal width rims. I’ve run them with tubes, and now mainly tubeless. All works and rides great.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-22-22, 01:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By scubaman

Low PSI on a 40mm tire won't help all that much...

Low PSI on a 40mm tire won't help all that much in snow, I think. For hard pack or, especially, icy conditions, studs do really help. But they're heavy, and expensive...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-22-22, 01:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,054
Posted By scubaman

+1 for lwaving the frame and fork as is. ...

+1 for lwaving the frame and fork as is.

Most important change is the tires. If you can indeed fit 38mm, which it sounds like you can, that's legit wide for gravel in my view.

Canti brakes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-22, 06:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,539
Posted By scubaman

I've had good experiences with rigid forks from...

I've had good experiences with rigid forks from https://www.carboncycles.cc/
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By scubaman

If the net wheel diameter is the same, and you’re...

If the net wheel diameter is the same, and you’re using disc brakes, it’ll work fine. For rim brakes, you might be able to find cantilever or V/linear-pull brakes with enough adjustment that you can...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-14-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,652
Posted By scubaman

In my view, the main reason to care about 6 bolt...

In my view, the main reason to care about 6 bolt vs centerlock is if you're going to pack the bike for travel. For that, removing the rotors reduces the chance of a rotor getting bent in transit. And...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By scubaman

This is a general enough issue that there are now...

This is a general enough issue that there are now tents designed with poles that have shorter segments (or that offer such poles as options), specificaly for bikepacking. (Mine is from 6 Moon...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-22, 12:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,083
Posted By scubaman

Search the web for "cannondale headshock rigid...

Search the web for "cannondale headshock rigid conversion". Looks.like it's feasible but not entirely straightforward.

However, if the headshock is still functional, maybe try it first? I agree...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-26-22, 12:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,895
Posted By scubaman

Wow, that seems really scary - at least if any of...

Wow, that seems really scary - at least if any of the lower part of a dropper post were to extend above the seat clamp and thus be directly weight-bearing. But I'm not an engineer.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-22, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By scubaman

The way I read the gospel of Jan Heine - which I...

The way I read the gospel of Jan Heine - which I too follow - is that wider tires at lower pressure is *also* about speed. I think people found it fairly intuitive that lower pressure could increase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 04:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By scubaman

Thanks! I'm using Gevanelle long-pull levers with...

Thanks! I'm using Gevanelle long-pull levers with a shifter on the right for 1x 11-speed Shimano XT rear derailleur. I'm a big fan of Gevenalle brake/shift levers. They're cheaper, lighter and more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By scubaman

My gravel/bikepacking/everything-but-singletrack ...

My gravel/bikepacking/everything-but-singletrack bike in its newly completed form. Originally a 26" MTB frame by Interloc Racing Designs from the early 2000s, which I bought used online just before...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,734
Posted By scubaman

My friends and I have done mixed-surface...

My friends and I have done mixed-surface bikepacking on 26 x 2.3” slicks, René Herse Rat Trap Pass (in several different casing styles). And I’ve done even more of that on 650b x 48mm slicks, also...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-12-22, 05:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By scubaman

Vintge rigid MTBs can make pretty terrific gravel...

Vintge rigid MTBs can make pretty terrific gravel bikes. See elsewhere in these forums for 1000s (!) of examples of such bikes converted to drop bar.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-10-22, 01:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,260
Posted By scubaman

Assuming that you're using your current crank,...

Assuming that you're using your current crank, and that you want to mount your 1x chainring in what was originally the position of the middle chainring (for chain line), then you may not be able to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,304
Posted By scubaman

Aside from the wheels, consider upgrading the...

Aside from the wheels, consider upgrading the tires! Wider tires - if you aren’t already at max clearance - will be more comfortable, more versatile, and more forgiving of potholes etc. If the bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,918
Posted By scubaman

The most important thing to me would be fit,...

The most important thing to me would be fit, especially for your wife since she’s new to cycling. I think that argues very strongly for only considering bikes you’re able to try before you buy.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-25-21, 02:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,196
Posted By scubaman

Big +1 for Gevenalle brifters, which are...

Big +1 for Gevenalle brifters, which are literally Microshift bar end shifters mounted to the front of Tektro (mechanical) or TRP (hydraulic) brake levers. Or you can fit your own downtube shifters,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By scubaman

Bont cycling shoes - road and mountain - have...

Bont cycling shoes - road and mountain - have completely rigid (and heat-moldable) soles.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-21, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,017
Posted By scubaman

Try here?...

Try here? https://bikepacking.com/index/29-plus-bikes/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-25-21, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By scubaman

I’m pretty certain you can buy the parts from...

I’m pretty certain you can buy the parts from Chris King to convert that hub to 135mm, and perhaps also to 142mm through axle. Either way, I’d think the wheel would need to be re-dished.

You...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-21, 10:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,628
Posted By scubaman

In my experience, Dinotte makes the best rear...

In my experience, Dinotte makes the best rear lights available, including because their mounts keep the light pointed where it should be. Expensive, but a purchase I'm glad I made every time I use...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-21, 01:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,285
Posted By scubaman

And here is an alternative to Road ID: ...

And here is an alternative to Road ID:

https://www.crashtag.me/

I don’t know the terms for using their app; nor its functionality, beyond that one can store various types of personal info.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-21, 01:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,285
Posted By scubaman

Another option is Specialized's Angi crash...

Another option is Specialized's Angi crash sensor:

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/angi

This can be attached to most helmets - I put them on road and MTB POC helmets. The associated app is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By scubaman

+1 that your intended uses matter. From following...

+1 that your intended uses matter. From following DCRainmaker reviews over the years, many/most watch-based HRMs are reasonably accurate during non-exercise use, but not very accurate during...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-28-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By scubaman

Sent via USPS priority mail.

Sent via USPS priority mail.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-23-21, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By scubaman

In my experience with Cyclemeter, sometimes my...

In my experience with Cyclemeter, sometimes my HRM started dropping out when its battery was getting low.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By scubaman

As others have written, a older rigid MTB checks...

As others have written, a older rigid MTB checks all these boxes (except they have cantilever or linear pull/V brakes, not calipers, since calipers mainly don’t have clearance for wide tires). Even...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-21-21, 11:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,710
Posted By scubaman

I expect this is correct, but those are quite big...

I expect this is correct, but those are quite big rotors for a road bike, and for sure I’d recommend you confirm with the builder that the fork is designed for this. I’ve seen (and own) forks that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-21-21, 11:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,710
Posted By scubaman

+1. If the new steel fork is well-made, I doubt...

+1. If the new steel fork is well-made, I doubt it’ll feel very different.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-21, 11:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By scubaman

Correct - some hubs are *not* thru axle...

Correct - some hubs are *not* thru axle compatible. Some hubs can be converted between QR and thru axle (and between different thru axle standards, such as between 12mm and 15mm thru axles), but not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-19-21, 12:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By scubaman

DM me? I have a Garmin Edge Touring I don’t use...

DM me? I have a Garmin Edge Touring I don’t use (I switched to a Wahoo ELEMNT, and can’t imagine switching back), and would be happy for someone else to use for the cost of postage.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-19-21, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,143
Posted By scubaman

FWIW, I used a Wahoo RFLKT for several years,...

FWIW, I used a Wahoo RFLKT for several years, with a heart rate strap and the Cyclemeter app on my iPhone. It worked fine for me. However, I did not try to use it for navigation. I first used a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,344
Posted By scubaman

For me, Jones bars don’t offer a position like...

For me, Jones bars don’t offer a position like being on the hoods on a drop bar, but of course they do offer various other positions. If you want that, you could try SQLab’s Innerbarends,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By scubaman

Just to be clear, you should use a cassette with...

Just to be clear, you should use a cassette with the same number of cogs (9 speed, 10 speed, etc). And yes, it’d be simplest if you also use a cassette with the same tooth range (e.g., 11-34)....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-21, 03:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,798
Posted By scubaman

My vote is generally for the widest tires you can...

My vote is generally for the widest tires you can fit in the frame & fork. And I don’t think you need to worry much about rim width - see, e.g.,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-21, 03:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,035
Posted By scubaman

Lower pressures will definitely help! Even 45 PSI...

Lower pressures will definitely help! Even 45 PSI may well be more than you need. For reference, I ride 650b x 48mm tires at 2 bar, or around 30 PSI, on all kinds of surfaces. You could check out the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-21, 03:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,344
Posted By scubaman

I’ve used Jones bars on my fat bike, and for...

I’ve used Jones bars on my fat bike, and for several conversions of 1990s MTB frames into gravel bikes that I’ve built for myself and friends. I used the 2.5 bars on the conversions to increase rise,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-22-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,321
Posted By scubaman

FWIW, I would recommend getting something that...

FWIW, I would recommend getting something that can fit, say, 700c x 38mm tires. One does not need to get something from the BQ school for this to be worthwhile; see, e.g., all current Trek Domane...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,808
Posted By scubaman

I've set them up both/all ways: tubeless with...

I've set them up both/all ways: tubeless with Stan's tubeless rims; tubeless with a Velocity Dyad rim (which I think Velocity says are not tubeless-ready, but which has worked for me with Stan's...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-21, 02:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,808
Posted By scubaman

René Herse Rat Trap Pass are wonderful tires....

René Herse Rat Trap Pass are wonderful tires. I’ve ridden them on day and bikepacking rides on mixed surfaces for >5 years, and I’ve built up bikes for friends with them who have done the same. They...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-21, 02:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By scubaman

+1 for using the widest tires that will fit,...

+1 for using the widest tires that will fit, which I think is 38mm.

René Herse Barlow Pass are 38mm and are lovely on road and dirt:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,239
Posted By scubaman

Unless the bike is meant mainly for fast paceline...

Unless the bike is meant mainly for fast paceline rides or road racing, I always recommend getting a bike that can fit at least 38mm tires. For me, 38mm is kind of the minimum sensible for mixed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By scubaman

Both of these would surely be lovely. I...

Both of these would surely be lovely. I personally prefer 853, all else comparable, because it's fairly light, feels good to ride, and it's pretty much bulletproof. A decent 853 frame should last...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,739
Posted By scubaman

If that's the goal, my vote is to prioritize...

If that's the goal, my vote is to prioritize being able to fit wider tires. (For any goal, bike fit is a priority.) From the photo, I agree it looks like 650b is not likely to help with wider tires....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-21, 05:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,302
Posted By scubaman

IDK why everyone votes Sphynx. Elsewhere on Bike...

IDK why everyone votes Sphynx. Elsewhere on Bike Forums is a thread with literally hundreds of people posting about their drop bar conversions of old 26" MTBs. If the Rockhopper fits you now with the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,014
Posted By scubaman

Maybe Microshift Acolyte 8-Speed 1x?...

Maybe Microshift Acolyte 8-Speed 1x? https://bikerumor.com/2020/09/10/microshift-acolyte-1-x-8-speed-group-for-mountain-bikes-brings-riding-back-to-basics/

Can't tell from the photos & specs on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-26-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,603
Posted By scubaman

Dinotte quad red,...

Dinotte quad red, https://store.dinottelighting.com/mobile/2020-quad-red-taillight-with-built-in-battery-p111.aspx

it comes with a bunch of mounts, including for seat stays. Expensive, but it...
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