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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 423
Posted By Russ Roth

I've always hated hydration packs, my back always...

I've always hated hydration packs, my back always ends up sweaty and slimy but for 5+ hour solo rides they're a must, really anything over 3 hours. For a supported ride with water stops, I'd probably...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By Noonievut

My last two bikes were about the same weight. ...

My last two bikes were about the same weight. Former was cx geometry, it was suspect on loose descents. Current bike is slack/mtb-like geometry and it’s a night-and-day improvement. Weight may be...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,081
Posted By Steve B.

The inescapable fact of 1X is it gives you fewer...

The inescapable fact of 1X is it gives you fewer mid gearing. It’s usually set up to give you the range, hi and lo, of a 2x system. But being a 11 or 12 cassette, will only give you that many gears,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By GhostRider62

I have not cleaned a cassette years and years. ...

I have not cleaned a cassette years and years. They stay clean using waxed chains. I would clean the cassette and just wipe the rings down.

Once the factory lube is off, I do not use spirits...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 969
Views: 36,405
Posted By msu2001la

OK, so I've been doing this immersive waxing...

OK, so I've been doing this immersive waxing thing for like 8 weeks now. Loving how clean my drivetrain stays.
I'm basically swapping chains every 10-14 days and immediately re-waxing the one I took...
Forum: Touring
07-15-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By Tourist in MSN

You could start watching Craigs List, garage...

You could start watching Craigs List, garage sales, if you are lucky an organization in your community might occasionally host a swap meet.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,035
Posted By Dave Mayer

How new to road riding? No matter how carefully...

How new to road riding? No matter how carefully you pick your first bike, it will not be optimum for you, and you'll be taking this experience to move on to bike #2 and then bike #3. Based on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-21-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By grolby

Aluminum is a fine material for forks and...

Aluminum is a fine material for forks and essentially all quality mountain bike suspension forks are made from it. That’s a very demanding application in some cases, and yet these forks work great....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Polaris OBark

The microshift option mentioned by several folks...

The microshift option mentioned by several folks should be the most cost-effective option.

The upgrade to 11-speed option is more spendy, but probably worth it if you find the drivetrain parts on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By datlas

I suspect you can find NOS or gently used 10...

I suspect you can find NOS or gently used 10 speed 105 shifters on Ebay or similar, that's another reasonable option.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By seypat

Microshift/Micronew FTW. You won't have to whack...

Microshift/Micronew FTW. You won't have to whack the brake lever sideways ever again.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,377
Posted By alcjphil

The problem with insulating a bottle is that it...

The problem with insulating a bottle is that it reduces the volume of water available. I would rather have a full bottle of air temperature water than a much smaller amount of cooler water(which will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-23, 01:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 172
Posted By SurferRosa

I'm impressed. :thumb: One of the most...

I'm impressed. :thumb:

One of the most difficult jobs to do without a proper work stand is overhauling a headset on a fully built bike. I don't use a full size stand, so I should know. I did this...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By msu2001la

This is basically the same method I use, as...

This is basically the same method I use, as learned from the mega thread on chain waxing in the Road forum.

The very first time, I did:
1. Soak new or previously wet-lubed chains in OMS (I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,197
Posted By baj32161

Revelations....

Well, I am now 62 years of age. When I joined this forum I was 43 (I think)

I am not the same rider. My days of going out for 40 mile rides 3 or 4 days a week are behind me.

I have moved from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,053
Posted By Mojo31

An expensive bike is only worth as much value as...

An expensive bike is only worth as much value as the buyer puts on it. Same as everything else.

And, $1,000 is not expensive in the new bike market. It’s a lot, but it gets you entry level at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,053
Posted By jon c.

Weight and crisp, accurate shifting are the big...

Weight and crisp, accurate shifting are the big differences.

Weight is significant mainly on hills. I'm biased against Schwinns because they tended to be tanks in my youth. But I don't know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 411
Posted By mstateglfr

What Microshift has done over the last 3+ years...

What Microshift has done over the last 3+ years with their Advent line is really cool. Affordable, reliable, available- heck of a trifecta.
...but that exposed shift cable. I get it, they said...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-19-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Just paste the URL? How to set up gravel...

Just paste the URL?

How to set up gravel bike tires for Rough Terrain with Poseidon Redwood and Panaracer DriverPro - YouTube

Never mind; that used to work but no longer.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By pbass

Just ran the calc for both my gravel bikes (one...

Just ran the calc for both my gravel bikes (one is 650B tubeless, the other 700c tubed). Came in almost exactly where I set my PSI (at the beginning of rides. I tend to start on the higher end and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By dwmckee

The tire pressure guide in the Silca website...

The tire pressure guide in the Silca website yields excellent results for just about any road condition and equipment combination. I find I am often within a pound or so of what the guide says when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-28-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By staehpj1

The bottom limit is probably when they burp or...

The bottom limit is probably when they burp or you get rim strike. That said optimum can be based on different ride criteria. Where I usually ride I can't get anywhere near that low without rim...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-27-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By dsaul

That seems fine. I run 13 rear and 9 front on my...

That seems fine. I run 13 rear and 9 front on my MTB with 27.5 x 2.8 tires. As long as you're not getting rim strikes and the tires don't roll over in turns, its all good.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By Kapusta

I would encourage you to ask this question on...

I would encourage you to ask this question on forums focused on loaded touring. Those bikes need the strongest wheels of anybody.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-14-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,808
Posted By Kapusta

Upgrading the drivetrain is a pretty low bang for...

Upgrading the drivetrain is a pretty low bang for your buck. It will save some weight, but unless you’ve got to have electronic shifting, very little difference in performance.

First place I would...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,840
Posted By mstateglfr

Gravel riding existed before the popularity...

Gravel riding existed before the popularity explosion. Many small gravel races existed before the explosion. Marketing departments didn't create anything- they saw something growing in popularity...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,840
Posted By Yan

I agree with this completely and also want to add...

I agree with this completely and also want to add airports as a place where having to juggle all the little bike packing pouches will seriously ruin your day. Any trip where you plan to put your bike...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,840
Posted By mstateglfr

I do enjoy the various takes on the history of...

I do enjoy the various takes on the history of gravel bikes. So many are almost entirely biased takes with just enough of a sprinkling of truth to let others think its actually true, and then that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-23, 01:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By sean.hwy

If you can afford N + 1 bikes get a full...

If you can afford N + 1 bikes get a full suspension MTB bike. By the time you put huge heavy tires and low psi you are going so slow you don't need the aero drop bars might as well just be on a flat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-23, 05:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By dsaul

Wide tires and low air pressure.

Wide tires and low air pressure.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By Polaris OBark

With full suspension mountain bikes. For...

With full suspension mountain bikes.

For gravel bikes, the best bet is wide tires at low pressure. There are also some suspension stems and seat posts, like Redshift, and some forks, like Lauf...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-22-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,024
Posted By DMC707

No. Sell that bike as is and replace it with a...

No. Sell that bike as is and replace it with a small. Your dealer should be ashamed of themselves for selling you a size large at 5’4”

That same exact bike but in the right frame size for you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,849
Posted By Barrettscv

Yes, if a bike fits well and performs as...

Yes, if a bike fits well and performs as expected, I always regret selling ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,534
Posted By Ynotnow

New bike day is the best kinda day!

Just took delivery of my first road bike after two decades of mountain biking.
I'm super excited to learn a new discipline and hope the learning curve isn't too steep.

I will say, the good folks...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 12,473
Posted By Lombard

Zero shocked.

Zero shocked.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 12,473
Posted By redtires

Came in to read about bikes.... but I guess I...

Came in to read about bikes.... but I guess I didn't know what I was thinking.
Forum: Touring
01-14-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,163
Posted By ThermionicScott

Are you locking your elbows when you ride? ...

Are you locking your elbows when you ride? That's a sure way to get neck and shoulder pain. Keep 'em loose!
Forum: Touring
01-14-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,163
Posted By veganbikes

A fitter would be perfect for you! Get a nice...

A fitter would be perfect for you! Get a nice dynamic fit and you will thank yourself!
Forum: Touring
01-12-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,068
Posted By nun

I agree that my other bikes are good for light...

I agree that my other bikes are good for light touring...apart from maybe the DeRosa because of the geometry. I also have a Specialized Diverge that has big tire clearances and a comfortable...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,155
Posted By Dino_Sore

As others have said above, limit your upgrades to...

As others have said above, limit your upgrades to seat, pedals, and tires. Go tubeless if you can. Ride the snot out of this bike and have fun. I don't think going with lighter weight components...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 969
Views: 36,405
Posted By Lombard

I wish I could take credit for this one from this...

I wish I could take credit for this one from this thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1264839-earthing-3.html
Forum: Touring
12-16-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,075
Posted By elcruxio

Something made by surly would probably work....

Something made by surly would probably work. Krampus or karate monkey.

As for the need of a suspensuon fork, I really don't see tge need for road touring. Perhaps for really rough gravel roads a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 969
Views: 36,405
Posted By spelger

although i do the hot wax stuff i don't do it to...

although i do the hot wax stuff i don't do it to get any more life out of the chain or the rest of the DT. in fact, i really don't know if anything is lasting longer and don't really care. i do it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 12,473
Posted By rsbob

I might think that from a product liability...

I might think that from a product liability standpoint, most carbon bike manufacturers would over build their bikes rather than vice versa. It would only take a fatality or serious injuries from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 12,473
Posted By pallen

BF - carbon frames are bad for the environment,...

BF - carbon frames are bad for the environment, they last forever in landfills and won't ever degrade.

Also BF - How long can I ride my carbon bike before it dissolves out from under me and kills...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 12,473
Posted By Calsun

I am still riding the Trek 5200 CF road bike I...

I am still riding the Trek 5200 CF road bike I purchased in 2001. There are many used Trek 5200 bikes for sale so durability in the real world is not an issue. I would be more concerned about a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 969
Views: 36,405
Posted By DaveSSS

I used homebrew oil/mineral spirits for several...

I used homebrew oil/mineral spirits for several years. Nasty dirty chain and cassette. Never again. Home brew liquid wax for me. I've used it for several years now. Cleanest drive train ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 5,474
Posted By big john

I have a 52x11 on one of my bikes. It's useful on...

I have a 52x11 on one of my bikes. It's useful on some descents and big rollers when I'm trying to make the little climbers work. Doesn't happen much anymore though.:50:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By mstateglfr

Yup, some of the TDF routes were unpaved. ...

Yup, some of the TDF routes were unpaved.
Apples oranges and whatnot.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,574
Posted By alcjphil

I had been using KMC 10 speed chains for several...

I had been using KMC 10 speed chains for several years. Last year I installed a Wipperman chain on one of my road bikes. It is significantly quieter than the KMC chain was, and I didn't find the KMC...
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