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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By valleyrider

I did check that. Now I have some time to swing...

I did check that. Now I have some time to swing it by the shop, so I guess I'll do that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-17, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By valleyrider

The issue is that it only makes noise while...

The issue is that it only makes noise while coasting (I did check the spokes, BTW). I feel like those things would all make noise whether I was coasting or not.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By valleyrider

Clicking Creaking rear wheel

A couple days ago I went out for a ride on my 2014 Trek Crossrip, equipped with 9sp Sora, and when I was coasting it started making a loudish clicking creaking noise [video attached]. It sounded like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By valleyrider

Yeah, I'm remembering now that I was just going...

Yeah, I'm remembering now that I was just going to trash it and get a new one so I was hammering on it, then changed my mind and decided to keep it before I got it off. I'm going to assume that's...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,066
Posted By valleyrider

$40 Peugeot. No rust, everything works perfectly....

$40 Peugeot. No rust, everything works perfectly. Had to modify the rack to get the panniers on, but it seems to be holding. I added the fenders and all the lights, replaced a couple cables. It's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By valleyrider

That is the exact tool I used. If I remember...

That is the exact tool I used. If I remember correctly, though, I might have tried to remove the lockring before breaking down and buying the correct tool. I probably loosened it up then and it just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By valleyrider

Why did my freewheel explode?

Hey all. My wife was wanting to give mountain biking a try but we don't have enough money for a new mountain bike, so I got out the first one I bought to commute on (a $20 walmart mongoose full...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,088
Posted By valleyrider

Haha, nope! Just ride in a lot of rain and mud. I...

Haha, nope! Just ride in a lot of rain and mud. I avoid the deep stuff. I think my cleaning practices were partially at fault, too (although I think I do better now).



And grizzly, that's nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-16, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,088
Posted By valleyrider

I guess I did leave out a little pertinent...

I guess I did leave out a little pertinent information... Oops
The hubs are unmarked, came stock on 2014 Trek Crossrip Elite. I know the wheels are Bontrager Race Lite and the freehub takes an 11mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-16, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,088
Posted By valleyrider

Hubs, Freehubs, and Water

I've been having a lot of issues with my rear freehub, but I'm pretty sure the issue lies in my rear hub.

I got into cycling last year, did a muddy cyclocross race and when I cleaned the bike I...
Forum: Commuting
02-15-16, 03:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,556
Posted By valleyrider

I would go with the Fuji 1.9 or Diamondback, if...

I would go with the Fuji 1.9 or Diamondback, if you decided to go with Performance. For resale value, the Fuji would be nice because somebody new to biking would see disc brakes and be willing to pay...
Forum: Commuting
02-15-16, 02:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,535
Posted By valleyrider

You probably got a good one. Enjoy it!

You probably got a good one. Enjoy it!
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
02-05-16, 07:28 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 36,501
Posted By valleyrider

Nice! It's crazy (to me) that you started...

Nice!

It's crazy (to me) that you started racing CX a month ago, and my first season ended a month ago. I wish I could have gotten some more in, but I'm looking forward to next season, now! I...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-26-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 53,513
Posted By valleyrider

I own 1.5. I have my commuter, cx racer,...

I own 1.5.

I have my commuter, cx racer, fast group rider that I currently have built up, and I am working on getting my mtb built up so I have a back up.

I could really benefit from having the...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-26-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,234
Posted By valleyrider

I started going car light to save money, seeing...

I started going car light to save money, seeing as my wife and I are paying off our school loans. We only have one car and she needed it for her catering job, so I decided I could probably bike the 7...
Forum: Commuting
01-14-16, 07:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,028
Posted By valleyrider

For some reason, I got the bright idea to start...

For some reason, I got the bright idea to start commuting by bike in the midst of winter last year. Incidentally, riding the 8 miles to work that day was the first time I had ridden my bike more than...
Forum: Commuting
12-24-15, 07:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,582
Posted By valleyrider

Spreadsheets are the way to go! I have mine...

Spreadsheets are the way to go!
I have mine set up with a macro so that when I turn my computer on for work in the morning, the spreadsheet pops right up. Then if I didn't ride to work I feel...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,053
Posted By valleyrider

Both options I never thought of. If I was...

Both options I never thought of. If I was actually proficient at tying knots, I would give this a try. I think I'm just going to adjust the limit screws and see if I can make it tolerable. Otherwise...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-15, 09:47 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,582
Posted By valleyrider

I keep track of mileage for two reasons: 1) So...

I keep track of mileage for two reasons:
1) So I can show people (namely cousins who proudly ride the "Coal Train" and other community members who see bikes as only annoying recreational machines)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-15, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,025
Posted By valleyrider

It was about 30*F warmer this morning than it was...

It was about 30*F warmer this morning than it was yesterday (28 vs 55) and it still acted the same, which makes me question if it is weather. Unless it just hadn't thinned out with the warmer weather...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,053
Posted By valleyrider

Today was a bit warmer than it should be this...

Today was a bit warmer than it should be this time of year... 55F, and drizzly. Which is very pleasant to ride in. It has been about 28F and windy, so I'll take the change in temp.

The commute was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,025
Posted By valleyrider

Interesting. I never would have thought of it...

Interesting. I never would have thought of it being temperature related. I probably should of. That's probably why my wives car door only squeaks during the winter, too...

Anyway, flushing and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,025
Posted By valleyrider

Freehub doesn't spin when I stop pedaling

I have a Trek Crossrip Elite, with Formula DC22 alloy rear hub.

I have been noticing recently that when I stop pedaling, the freehub takes a bit before releasing and spinning and singing. So...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-15, 10:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,843
Posted By valleyrider

I've got the Planet Bike SpeedEZ fenders as well....

I've got the Planet Bike SpeedEZ fenders as well. They work pretty well as I need to take them off fairly often to do my CX races and offroad stuff (I'm running the Trek Crossrip Elite, which sounds...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-15, 09:47 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By valleyrider

Just as another option instead of the STI's... ...

Just as another option instead of the STI's...

Gevenalle makes CX Shifters (http://gevenalle.com/product-category/shifters/) that are sort of like bar end shifter's stuck on brake levers. They...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-15, 06:31 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 18,680
Posted By valleyrider

If you weren't in the medical field in some...

If you weren't in the medical field in some capacity, I would be the essence of disappoint.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-23-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,893
Posted By valleyrider

Not when you only have time for 3 race days this...

Not when you only have time for 3 race days this season... :(
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-23-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,893
Posted By valleyrider

If I had money, I would.

If I had money, I would.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-23-15, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,893
Posted By valleyrider

Can't double up as Cat 5. :(

Just expressing the little frustration I have. I can't double up in any of my local races since I am Cat 5! The women can double up because they run a separate Cat 4 women's race with the masters and...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-22-15, 09:47 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 36,501
Posted By valleyrider

There might not be many people on this race...

There might not be many people on this race report thread, but I'll keep throwing my two cents up.

Second bike race ever: Rocktown CX in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. I live a couple blocks...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-15, 07:41 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 18,680
Posted By valleyrider

Paying job is 30 hours a week doing internal...

Paying job is 30 hours a week doing internal accounting for a warehousing, 3rd party logistics, transportation, and development company. My (mostly) unpaying job is about 50 hours a week doing...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-15, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

Update: Y'all are cool. I pulled out the...

Update:

Y'all are cool. I pulled out the cables a bit and did a bunch of lubing in the housing, got my shifting impeccable for the CX race on Sunday. My bike shifted better for the race than it...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

Hmmm, you're right, I guess you don't get it... ...

Hmmm, you're right, I guess you don't get it...

FWIW, the whole RD moves on the spring mechanism because the cable gets more or less taught.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

If you look at the pictures, you can see that the...

If you look at the pictures, you can see that the hook is hooked through the rack, and the cable is caught on the hook. You can also see that I am in my smallest cog, so as I shift to the larger...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

Well, I could, but I put them on and take them...

Well, I could, but I put them on and take them off so often, and it is already a pain to get that hook off, I feel like it would be much worse if I would tighten it more. Of course, now I am always...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

Pictures are with the RD in the slackest of most...

Pictures are with the RD in the slackest of most slack positions, so it's actually pretty good in the other gears.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-15, 07:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

I tried to replicate this happening, because it...

I tried to replicate this happening, because it seemed pretty ridiculous, and I can't believe that it ever happened at all. The only way the derailleur would be in a position to allow the hook to...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-15, 04:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

It didn't go back. I tried indexing with barrel...

It didn't go back. I tried indexing with barrel adjust and fixing bolt for a while, and I got it greatly indexed going to easier gears, but coming back to harder gears it really struggles, and...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-15, 02:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By valleyrider

Shifting on the fritz on your way home? Check your panniers.

Maybe this happens more than I think it does, but I have never heard about it before.

I was riding home from work yesterday and my shifting was all over the place. I'd shift up and it would shift...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-15, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,685
Views: 343,642
Posted By valleyrider

Last night I was riding with a friend after work....

Last night I was riding with a friend after work. We were pushing hard on the last stretch and something caught my eye in the roadway: A $5 bill. I yelled at him to stop and I jumped off my bike and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-15, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,064
Posted By valleyrider

I've used my Crossrip on a fair number of...

I've used my Crossrip on a fair number of singletrack. I have also used in in CX races, and I use it for my daily commute (16 miles). I have also done a few half-century gravel rides (not fit enough...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-25-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 33,087
Posted By valleyrider

Didn't know this was a CX race! A lot of riders...

Didn't know this was a CX race! A lot of riders are running their bikes. Makes things interesting. A couple textbook shoulders on the "run-up." Makes me exciting for my CX races coming up.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-25-15, 08:08 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 33,087
Posted By valleyrider

Do you know when the live stream starts? ...

Do you know when the live stream starts?

Edit: Nevermind. I decided to not be lazy and look it up myself. It starts at 2.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-15-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 36,501
Posted By valleyrider

Luray Caverns CX, Luray, VA. First ever bike...

Luray Caverns CX, Luray, VA.

First ever bike race. I came into this race with basically zero training. I have a very hilly commute to work, about 7.2 miles and takes about half an hour, and I can...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-15-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 172,109
Posted By valleyrider

First time ever racing a bike. It rained pretty...

First time ever racing a bike. It rained pretty good and was decently muddy for my first time. 34/66, and I'm happy with it.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By valleyrider

I was just going to post something about this....

I was just going to post something about this. What do people think about the underground races? Are they good for cycling culture, bad? Does anyone on Bike Forums participate? I feel like they would...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-03-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 33,087
Posted By valleyrider

My wife and I are planning on parking across the...

My wife and I are planning on parking across the James at Forest Hill Park and riding across Belle Island into town. Granted, we will only be able to make it Saturday for the women's and junior's...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-15, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,069
Posted By valleyrider

I've got hills like that too, and I also don't...

I've got hills like that too, and I also don't have a cadence counter thinger. My solution was to put my watch in a place I could see the seconds tick by while riding and time it so I was pedaling...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,069
Posted By valleyrider

90bpm! Spin those pedals. That really helped me...

90bpm! Spin those pedals. That really helped me make it to work quicker and feeling fresher with less recovery time. So try using lower gears and higher cadence. Unless you are running a SS. Then I...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,074
Posted By valleyrider

I'm riding the Crossrip Elite currently. It's a...

I'm riding the Crossrip Elite currently. It's a great bike, especially as an entry level all-rounder IMO. I've put about 1,000 miles on it commuting, and maybe 500 recreational (some singletrack,...
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