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03-27-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 360
Posted By roadfix

Flip your wheel. If it offsets to the opposite...

Flip your wheel. If it offsets to the opposite side your wheel wasn’t dished (centered) during the truing process.
If it is offsetting to the same side, then it’s your fork.
03-27-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 118
Posted By roadfix

Awesome, thank you! So the crown race I pulled...

Awesome, thank you!
So the crown race I pulled out of this fork should press fit most any 1.5” steerer …. .?
03-27-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 118
Posted By roadfix

Help with tapered steerer tube

First time dealing with a tapered steerer tube so please bear with me.
I want to swap out my crappy Suntour suspension fork for a rigid, suspension corrected mtb fork with a tapered steerer which I...
03-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 271
Posted By roadfix

The Vado chainring already comes with a chain...

The Vado chainring already comes with a chain guard. Are you looking for a separate chain guide or stopper to keep the chain from derailing?
03-23-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 697
Posted By roadfix

69 here, and I started riding fixed gear in 1995...

69 here, and I started riding fixed gear in 1995 after purchasing an Ibis Scorcher. Over the years I’ve sold off most all of my FG rides. I still ride fixed on occasion…an old Bianchi Pista.
03-23-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 353
Posted By roadfix

On your helmet? It’s a cheap front and rear...

On your helmet? It’s a cheap front and rear blinky…. even came with a GoPro style mount.
...
03-22-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By roadfix

I have an Olight handlebar flashlight mount which...

I have an Olight handlebar flashlight mount which is pretty good. You can get it on Amazon.
Two Fish also makes a solid handlebar flashlight mount, also on Amazon.
03-22-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By roadfix

Bicycle specific lights are pricey. There are...

Bicycle specific lights are pricey. There are tons of premium, USB-C flashlights out there that use 3000mah 18650 batteries that are very practical for cycling. You just have to be a bit creative...
03-20-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By roadfix

I have a 2023 Canyon Pathlite e-bike which is...

I have a 2023 Canyon Pathlite e-bike which is essentially a hardtail mtb that I use exclusively for overnight bikepacking on hilly fire roads, here in my local mountains. I’ve made a few mods on the...
02-20-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 702
Posted By roadfix

My e-bike, set up primarily for bikepacking, now...

My e-bike, set up primarily for bikepacking, now allows me to pedal with 30 lbs of camping gear over steep fire roads with relative ease.
02-12-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By roadfix

As others have mentioned, something is causing...

As others have mentioned, something is causing the cable to break, not your e-bike.
02-09-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,309
Posted By roadfix

Plastic mounts, especially on helmets are meant...

Plastic mounts, especially on helmets are meant to break away on impact.
02-06-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,309
Posted By roadfix

Got a new light, primarily for the helmet…. but...

Got a new light, primarily for the helmet…. but can go on the handlebar as well, same GoPro style clip in mount on the bar.
...
11-22-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By roadfix

I’ve used slime tubes in the past, and they will...

I’ve used slime tubes in the past, and they will seal small punctures. But the tubes are HEAVY.
On one bike I’m running tubeless sealant in the tubes and that’s been working out for me.
11-13-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,793
Posted By roadfix

Get another bike, just for bags.

Get another bike, just for bags.
11-11-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,905
Posted By roadfix

The Corner Bar really didn’t work for me. The...

The Corner Bar really didn’t work for me. The horns were a bit too short for a comfortable hand position, not like riding on the hoods of the brake levers.
11-11-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,301
Posted By roadfix

Just don’t crosschain. Chainrub occurs whenever...

Just don’t crosschain. Chainrub occurs whenever you crosschain. Small ring, small cog combo is a no no with most drivetrains. Same goes for big ring, big cog combo. Also, they cause unnecessary...
11-02-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,166
Posted By roadfix

I went on a backpacking trip recently and we were...

I went on a backpacking trip recently and we were all gathered around the campfire discussing health. There were about 15 of us and this guy next to me said he’s probably the oldest person in the...
11-02-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,040,637
Posted By roadfix

I usually backpack or use my analog bike to...

I usually backpack or use my analog bike to bikepack to this trail camp. I wanted to test out my new e-bike on this trail since it requires over 1,700’ of climbing with 35 lbs of gear. I still wanted...
10-30-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By roadfix

Perhaps, basically, what you are looking for are...

Perhaps, basically, what you are looking for are plastic platform pedals that usually come included with bikes. And yes, they are always of the lower end variety.
When I’m not using SPD’s I usually...
10-30-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,040,637
Posted By roadfix

I took my new e-bike out on a short, bikepacking...

I took my new e-bike out on a short, bikepacking overnighter at a local trail camp over the weekend….
...
10-30-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2,851
Views: 352,344
Posted By roadfix

Bikepacked to West Fork Trail Camp

While my friends backpacked to camp, I took the adjacent fire road from the Red Box Ranger Station to camp. Great weekend, overnight lows in the mid 40’s, not bad…. We had a fun time....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,807
Posted By roadfix

I’ve always run 165’s on my fixed gear. ...

I’ve always run 165’s on my fixed gear. Ideally, I’d like 160’s, or even better, 155’s to match my 29” inseam. But these shorter cranksets are almost impossible to locate.
Funny thing is,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,807
Posted By roadfix

That’s because a 2.5mm difference is...

That’s because a 2.5mm difference is insignificant to most riders. I’ve been riding on 165 and 170 for the most part and recently installed 155’s on one bike. With a 29” inseam this felt so perfect,...
10-23-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,040,637
Posted By roadfix

My first ever e-bike, just picked this up a...

My first ever e-bike, just picked this up a couple weeks ago, and made a few changes already. I swapped out the stock 42t chainring for a 34t, among other things. I still need to install an Aeroe dry...
10-20-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,049
Posted By roadfix

I’ve tried them all, they all work. Even saliva.

I’ve tried them all, they all work. Even saliva.
10-19-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,950
Posted By roadfix

I’ve also bought my “last bike” many times.. lol ...

I’ve also bought my “last bike” many times.. lol
Last year, I bought a new Surly frame and built that up, thinking, at age 68, it’ll probably be my last bike. Then earlier this year, I picked up a...
10-19-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,344
Posted By roadfix

I frequently go on overnight bikepacking trips in...

I frequently go on overnight bikepacking trips in the local mountains on weekends. I just got tired of having to walk my bike over steep climbs with 30 lbs of camping gear. So, I got an e-bike...
10-19-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,805
Posted By roadfix

Sorry, I don’t get it…

Sorry, I don’t get it…
10-19-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,805
Posted By roadfix

Best to have both, as some pedals do not have...

Best to have both, as some pedals do not have wrench collars, and can only be tightened by using an Allen wrench.
10-18-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By roadfix

I have everything needed, as I have another...

I have everything needed, as I have another bikepacking rig, non e-bike. So far, I got rid of the stock saddle and pedals, and installed my own. Also swapped out the stock, 42 chainring to a...
10-18-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,805
Posted By roadfix

I just bought my first “completely built” bike in...

I just bought my first “completely built” bike in many decades. My first ever e-bike. The very first thing I did to the bike was to re-torque every component.
10-17-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By roadfix

Undo the spring tension on the weak side and...

Undo the spring tension on the weak side and tweak it (as in trying to bend) outward a bit and see if that helps.
10-17-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,805
Posted By roadfix

no excuses, especially on a critical part like...

no excuses, especially on a critical part like that…. HE’S FIRED!
Also, with the collection of bikes you have, you should be wrenching yourself…
10-16-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,651
Posted By roadfix

You’ll love the bull bars for climbing…

You’ll love the bull bars for climbing…
10-13-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,664
Posted By roadfix

Singlespeed, no, but a fixed gear made me a...

Singlespeed, no, but a fixed gear made me a stronger, smoother rider. For about 15 years, from 1996 to 2011, I rode fixed about 90%, geared, 10%. I still ride my fg, but only for putzing around town…
10-12-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By roadfix

That was my first choice. … installing a Bafang...

That was my first choice. … installing a Bafang mid drive. But my bikepacking rig has a micro spline hub, boost spacing, and running 12 speeds. And the narrow, 12 speed Shimano chain. I did...
10-11-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,149
Posted By roadfix

I agree. This is somewhat analogous to the...

I agree. This is somewhat analogous to the number of railway crossing accidents in the US. Many other countries, with millions more miles of railway, have significantly far less accidents.
10-11-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By roadfix

Finally bit the bullet…

…and got an E-bike. The last overnight trip on my loaded bikepacking rig involving some very steep fire road climbs did me in…lol
I got the Canyon Pathlite ON.
10-10-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,849
Posted By roadfix

Same, retired in 2019. Hope you’re still riding...

Same, retired in 2019. Hope you’re still riding as you did back then. I still frequently go up ACH, but by car, out to trailheads to go either backpacking or bikepacking. Not much road rides...
10-10-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,849
Posted By roadfix

Hello Big John! Wow, I think it’s been about 16...

Hello Big John! Wow, I think it’s been about 16 years since we last rode together! From CSUN, we rode to Amgen to watch part of the Tour. Hope things are going good with you!
Forum: Touring
10-09-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,484
Posted By roadfix

Voile Straps ...

Voile Straps

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10-09-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,849
Posted By roadfix

Totally. I found that out when I attended my 10...

Totally. I found that out when I attended my 10 yr HS reunion. And dramatically more so when I attended my 50 yr HS reunion.
10-09-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By roadfix

Thank you for that link, I was too lazy to search…

Thank you for that link, I was too lazy to search…
10-08-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By roadfix

Microspline single speed kit?

Looking to run SS on my Microspline wheel, Surly Ghost Grappler, for an eventual e-bike conversion so I don’t have to deal with chain line and 12-speed HG chain issues. Mainly looking for a SS...
Forum: Touring
10-07-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,046
Posted By roadfix

Great stove, I have the exact same.

Great stove, I have the exact same.
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 668
Posted By roadfix

I love and enjoy brewing coffee & cooking up a...

I love and enjoy brewing coffee & cooking up a hot meal, and being a stove junkie, I always carry my cook set.

I also do a lot of single nite backpacking with local Meetup groups, but often, if...
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 668
Posted By roadfix

Single night bikepacking trips

Due to family obligations and scheduling I’m only able to go bikepacking for a single night only, usually on Saturdays. And I’ve been doing this about twice monthly, on average, for quite some time...
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,046
Posted By roadfix

If you like to cook, I’d go with a liquid fuel...

If you like to cook, I’d go with a liquid fuel stove. You can cook with low heat and simmer for hours on 8 ounces of fuel.
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By roadfix

This may not be practical for you but what I do...

This may not be practical for you but what I do when I go on single, overnight trips is swap chainrings on my 1x drivetrain, Surly Grappler, depending on whether it’s an on road or off road trip, and...
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