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11-19-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,559
Posted By pbass

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
11-17-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By pbass

I eventually gave up and got new tires, which was...

I eventually gave up and got new tires, which was fine as I was ready to try something different, and luckily landed on something I far prefer to the old ones.
11-09-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,382
Posted By pbass

Happy B-day, and ride on!!!

Happy B-day, and ride on!!!
11-04-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,998
Posted By pbass

On my gravel bikes I use flats with aggressive...

On my gravel bikes I use flats with aggressive pins and 5.10 shoes and the grip is such that my feet won't move unless I do it intentionally, whether spinning fast, riding over rough terrain offroad,...
10-30-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,166
Posted By pbass

I'm early 60's, very lean and fit, good skin too...

I'm early 60's, very lean and fit, good skin too if I don't mind saying so. But I'm bald and have a grey almost white beard, sometimes a pretty big beard. So I think it's pretty hard to tell for most...
10-30-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,516
Posted By pbass

Yeah, man, my ss 29'r MTB was 32x20. It's very...

Yeah, man, my ss 29'r MTB was 32x20. It's very steep and rocky where I live so even then I'd be walking at times. My 700c gravel bike is a dinglespeed 34x17/19 and around here that's as tall as I...
10-30-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,949
Posted By pbass

All I can suggest, is go with the biggest rubber...

All I can suggest, is go with the biggest rubber you can, and tubeless. I'm 63, and ride two different steel gravel rigs. My ride with 650B x 48 tires is simply cushy. It's essentially like...
09-30-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,778
Posted By pbass

That's what I'm saying, if you want rim brakes,...

That's what I'm saying, if you want rim brakes, you now have to start looking at more boutiquey options, AFAIK (however New Albion Privateer is new to me - that one looks a little more affordable).
09-30-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,778
Posted By pbass

I think the Straggler is kind of the "disc Cross...

I think the Straggler is kind of the "disc Cross Check". Maybe because I hang out on sites like The Radavist and whatnot, but there is still a market for rim brakes out there on these kind of bikes,...
09-30-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,778
Posted By pbass

Well, different strokes of course. I will...

Well, different strokes of course. I will certainly admit the geo can be "hard to fit". But once you get it dialed I think it has quite a nice ride quality, at least my size 50 does--springy, lively,...
09-22-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,778
Posted By pbass

The LHT is gone now too it appears. No more rim...

The LHT is gone now too it appears. No more rim brake bikes on Surly's site. Now you got me wanting to seek out a LHT frame.....
09-22-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,778
Posted By pbass

Surly Cross Check - the end of an era.

Just came to my attention that the venerable Cross Check has been discontinued (something about supply chains and rim brake bikes......).
The CC was arguably the first "gravel bike", sorta, kinda....
09-17-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,559
Posted By pbass

I have argued this with friends and family...

I have argued this with friends and family before, and I think it's a thing: I've felt for a while that even running and walking against traffic increases the risk. We cyclists (especially...
09-17-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,714
Posted By pbass

Teravail Rutlands. For where and how I ride,...

Teravail Rutlands. For where and how I ride, they're the best I've tried. Mine are 650Bx47, "durable" casing. They handle me riding my gravel rig like a mountain bike here in dry rocky SoCal and have...
09-11-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,559
Posted By pbass

It's getting ridiculous. There's kids (like 10-15...

It's getting ridiculous. There's kids (like 10-15 years old range or so) all over our area riding e-bikes, e-scooters, and little e-motorcycles (the ones that look like little motocross bikes) on the...
09-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By pbass

Thanks for all the replies. Kona sent me a couple...

Thanks for all the replies. Kona sent me a couple SRAM links that should work as this S350 was either an OEM spec piece only, or has been discontinued. But as they also suggest, I'm gonna take it...
09-07-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By pbass

Crankset, stripped pedal threads, looking to replace.

I have a 2019 Kona Rove ST that I bought new, and it has the stock "SRAM S350" crankset that came with it. Upon removing the pedals that have been on for years to try some new ones, it turns out the...
09-07-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,697
Posted By pbass

I'd agree, from my research and personal...

I'd agree, from my research and personal experience, I think they're neck and neck. Unfortunately, that also holds true for how they're viewed by mainstream medicine, at least in western medicine,...
08-08-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,376
Posted By pbass

Excellent--thanks. I used to go surf up there...

Excellent--thanks. I used to go surf up there back when I lived in Marin (before my cycling days). Love the north coast. Excited to explore it by bike.

Looks like for riding in Sonoma proper (like...
08-05-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,376
Posted By pbass

Gravel biking around Sonoma

Anybody live in the Sonoma area and care to share any gravel-ish routes they enjoy? We may be relocating up north this year from LA, will be scouting different areas. Years ago, my family lived near...
06-27-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,636
Posted By pbass

I ride alone 99.9% of the time. In my case, I...

I ride alone 99.9% of the time. In my case, I work at home and my schedule is a little all over the place, but also because of having worked alone at home for the last 20 years, I simply don't meet...
06-26-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,548
Posted By pbass

Man, I'd love to see a leather saddle like a...

Man, I'd love to see a leather saddle like a Brooks or Selle Anatomica on my bikes, but even with those cutouts, they still appear not nearly as "cut out" and w as minimal pressure on your parts as...
06-21-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,170
Posted By pbass

My Outback is big enough to put a bike in without...

My Outback is big enough to put a bike in without removing/loosening anything(2 bikes if I try really hard), but it's a pain. I like that I can do it in those rare cases when I need to go into a...
06-20-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By pbass

Hydraulic disc brakes after period of no use

My son has a MTB (a little nicer than entry-level Jamis) that has hydraulic discs. We got the bike in 2020, and he only rode it occasionally up til about a year and 1/2 ago, and hasn't touched it...
06-18-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,104
Posted By pbass

At 63 I've accepted I'm way more comfortable with...

At 63 I've accepted I'm way more comfortable with drops than in a more upright flat-bar position. I tend to get into sort of a "slouch" with more upright geo on a bike (at least on my various bikes)....
05-25-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By pbass

I have a Banjo Bros frame bag that attaches well...

I have a Banjo Bros frame bag that attaches well to my Cross Check's top tube.

https://banjobrothers.com/collections/frame-packs

I do love the Revelate stuff - I have a Revelate Pika seat bag...
05-24-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By pbass

Honestly, I don't need that Hurdy Gurdy on there....

Honestly, I don't need that Hurdy Gurdy on there. I rode that bike w/o it for years, no problem. I never worried about slippage. I just bought it out of curiosity and stuck it on. If anything, it...
05-23-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,095
Posted By pbass

I've never removed old sealant. Maybe it's...

I've never removed old sealant. Maybe it's because of my tire choices and the terrain here, but I think my tires would be worn out before enough sealant built up to be noticeable weight-wise. Plus,...
05-19-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 27,986
Posted By pbass

Sounds like it could become a gooey mess. You...

Sounds like it could become a gooey mess. You could always put some tubeless sealant in your tubes. I've done that and it seems to actually work (at least I think, or I'm just lucky).
05-16-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,777
Posted By pbass

I have Gevenalle GX's on my Cross Check. I LOVE...

I have Gevenalle GX's on my Cross Check. I LOVE the shape of the hoods--really excellent grip, very confidence inspiring in the rough. With smaller hands I found it a little tricky at times...
05-16-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By pbass

Been really digging having this gizmo on there....

Been really digging having this gizmo on there. Admittedly, I've been kinda gratuitously looking for situations where I change it mid-ride, just to see how fast I can switch it;)...
05-01-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,449
Posted By pbass

White Ind DOS Eno ...

White Ind DOS Eno
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x1280/img_6280_6d3db698d3d7b2867d6d1f993e064af7bd8d02d7.jpg
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05-01-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By pbass

Got the DOS Eno 17/19 in - man, this thing is...

Got the DOS Eno 17/19 in - man, this thing is just nice to hold in your hand--gotta love a finely realized piece of machinery. Love the sound it makes too BTW.
Got 'er on the Cross Check - took a...
04-30-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By pbass

Very cool - thanks for the info! My CC sees...

Very cool - thanks for the info! My CC sees primarily offroad use, fair amount of steep fire roads and singletrack around here. Currently have a 34 up front, and was considering adding a 32 to keep...
04-30-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By pbass

I do--I have never even tried fixed before. This...

I do--I have never even tried fixed before. This could be a whole new adventure:)
Not sure why, but I hadn't even considered cross-chaining and the extra gear options that would offer - I was just...
04-29-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By pbass

Yeah, I mean, my chainline as-is is not exactly...

Yeah, I mean, my chainline as-is is not exactly "perfect" and I have no issues. We'll see how it goes.
As for terminology, I've had people tell me that a true dinglespeed is two gears in back, two...
04-29-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By pbass

Question for those with a White DOS Eno

I have a 17/19 White Industries DOS Eno incoming--always thought it'd be interesting to try. This is gonna go on my ss Cross Check, currently with an 18t in the back. 3/32 chain, WolfTooth 110 BCD...
04-09-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,265
Posted By pbass

That does sound quite low, and cushy. The lowest...

That does sound quite low, and cushy. The lowest I tend to go is 17-19 on my 650Bx47's, tubeless. I weigh about 138lbs., bike is about 30lb I'd guess. Could get away with lower. It is very rocky here...
04-01-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,265
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...
02-11-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,026
Posted By pbass

I've never put a bike's weight at the top of my...

I've never put a bike's weight at the top of my list. I'm 62 and ride two different steel gravel bikes. One is a singlespeed. They are not light, but I Iove a good steel frame first and foremost. I...
02-11-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,973
Posted By pbass

Yep, steel FTW. I have a 650B gravel rig and a...

Yep, steel FTW. I have a 650B gravel rig and a 700c, both steel. Nothing beats a lively, compliant steel frame. Then put the biggest tires you can fit, tubeless, low pressure (I run as low as 18-19...
02-11-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,488
Posted By pbass

Here's two: Darkmoon: ...

Here's two:

Darkmoon:

https://www.instagram.com/darkmoonfabworks/

And the Cubhouse has their own Beach Club brand:

https://cubhouse.cc/custom-builds
01-15-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,320
Posted By pbass

I'm a blinky light kinda guy, but a buddy of mine...

I'm a blinky light kinda guy, but a buddy of mine was explaining to me he stopped using lights because of the target fixation element. I dunno, I figure if you don't have running lights of some kind...
01-14-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,092
Posted By pbass

Not fixed, but I ride my SS Cross Check - drop...

Not fixed, but I ride my SS Cross Check - drop bar, currently 34x18, Nano 40s - quite a bit on singletrack and fire roads. In fact, it sees very little pavement. I use my geared gravel bike more...
01-06-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,320
Posted By pbass

And I expect most people will never hear about...

And I expect most people will never hear about it. Where I live in Glendale, drivers seem to think the "3 feet law" means you're supposed to push the cyclist 3 feet off the road as you pass.
Maybe...
01-05-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,320
Posted By pbass

New Rules

Here's hoping this gets enforced enough to make a difference....

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/new-california-law-requires-drivers-to-change-lanes-for-bicyclists-creates/
12-27-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,203
Posted By pbass

Bonelli Park Gravel

Bonelli Park, on my 650B gravel rig this morning. Been about 4 years since I've been there, and I guess I forgot just how rocky the trails can get that go up above and around the south side of the...
12-07-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,189
Posted By pbass

I'm in the flats all the time camp these days. I...

I'm in the flats all the time camp these days. I don't own a road bike or a MTB any more, and I ride my gravel bikes everywhere I used to mountain bike, so I use the same kind of flats w pins and...
11-20-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,957
Posted By pbass

"Sometimes when I ride the geared bike on a tough...

"Sometimes when I ride the geared bike on a tough hill I have cleared on SS I still can't believe it."
Absolutely. This happens to me all the time now. I'll go out on the geared rig on a trail I...
11-16-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By pbass

My 2.0 is not really packable at all. It's pretty...

My 2.0 is not really packable at all. It's pretty thick Merino (which is why it's so cozy). The new one I believe is much more packable than the 2.0 FWIW. My other fave company is Showers Pass--their...
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