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Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

Oh absolutely I know it's not going to be quick...

Oh absolutely I know it's not going to be quick by any means, but some of the gravel roads I end up on when riding in Dupont are an absolute slog pushing big chunky Minion knobs around. I feel like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

Forekaster/Rekon F/R seems to be a popular combo...

Forekaster/Rekon F/R seems to be a popular combo for the terrain around here. I just think that the DHF/Aggressor is just way too much tire for the kind of riding I do. And from what I hear the DHF...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

I had the exact opposite experience on my MTB...

I had the exact opposite experience on my MTB yesterday. Was slow and rode the bike terribly, even on fairly benign trails. Doesn't help that I've only had 5 rides on it in the last 6 months.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

I needed a hitch receiver for the Escape but am...

I needed a hitch receiver for the Escape but am cheap so I bought a $100 2-inch "class 3" off of eBay and spent an hour or so laying on a rough driveway installing it.

It went on without too much...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

Stridsland Barnacle might just beat it by a few? ...

Stridsland Barnacle might just beat it by a few?

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

We got back from Missouri last night at about...

We got back from Missouri last night at about 9:30.

Overall it was a fantastic trip. All the work I did on our new-to-us car held and it gave us no issues over the ±1500 miles.

Got to see some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

Indeed. Would have liked to stop but we were...

Indeed. Would have liked to stop but we were definitely in the mood to get home.

Probably about 30 minutes sitting on I-40, then a 30 minute detour around the north side of Asheville that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

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Velo Vol why is traffic stopped?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

I'm not worried about it. My wife and I are the...

I'm not worried about it. My wife and I are the ones who initially planned the trip, my in-laws decided to come down after the fact.

Plus, we have to drive to Nashville that afternoon so getting a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 15,656
Posted By abshipp

We were in Missouri for the 2017 one as well and...

We were in Missouri for the 2017 one as well and I didn't really know what to expect but it was definitely one of the most memorable moments in my life.

We're staying with family at a location...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Was Knoxville in the path of totality in 2017? ...

Was Knoxville in the path of totality in 2017?

Obviously I'm hoping for clear skies, but it will be interesting regardless. This was a neat article....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

I'll be in SE Missouri, trying to look at local...

I'll be in SE Missouri, trying to look at local forecasts in tiny little towns that hopefully won't be overrun by people.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

I'm with you on this one. I've taken to...

I'm with you on this one.

I've taken to saying either cable actuated or hydraulic. The effective braking action is the same, the method of actuation is different.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

I need another weekend. This one ended up being...

I need another weekend. This one ended up being entirely too busy. Had a good productive day off on Friday but then had to stay with my wife at the house where they're dog sitting, then go to work on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,366
Posted By abshipp

Why thank you! Posted a bit more about it...

Why thank you!

Posted a bit more about it over in C&V. (https://www.bikeforums.net/23196653-post186.html)\

Full build is as follows:

32 hole Origin8 SS1101 hubs, DT competition spokes, TB14...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,948
Posted By abshipp

My only other C&V bike is my rather heavily laden...

My only other C&V bike is my rather heavily laden Grand Jubile commuter that I don’t ride much aside from to work and back.

What a lovely feeling to be on a nice and light vintage steel bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Stronglight 93

Stronglight 93
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,366
Posted By abshipp

Newly refinished and built in a fixed-gear road...

Newly refinished and built in a fixed-gear road bike configuration:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,836
Posted By abshipp

My newly refinished road fixed gear. Amateur...

My newly refinished road fixed gear.

Amateur built in the '70s from Columbus SL. This bike was very likely designed around super narrow tubulars and the original fork will not clear a 700c x 23mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

There's a rail trail where this will live most of...

There's a rail trail where this will live most of the time, but I have a few routes that I'm reasonably comfortable with on this kind of gearing.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

I typically run around at about 780mm so I just...

I typically run around at about 780mm so I just set it close to there. Should be able to ride it tonight and I'll keep a 5mm & 6mm in my jersey pocket for little adjustments if required.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,024
Posted By abshipp

I got a frame back from powder coating and had...

I got a frame back from powder coating and had some fun with a paint pen. Need to do some lining touch ups, chase & face the BB & headtube, and clean up the top of the seat cluster but it should be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Thanks! I love those Zeus track ends so much....

Thanks! I love those Zeus track ends so much. Looks like I need to do a bit of touch up according to the photos :o

This is going to be a good looking bike, I think. I'll be doing some thread...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Paint pens are fun! ...

Paint pens are fun!

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,366
Posted By abshipp

Got a project back from powdercoat earlier this...

Got a project back from powdercoat earlier this week, going to do some facing & chasing plus some general cleanup this weekend and hopefully have it built up by next week. Here's a few teasers ;)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Oh I forgot about those heat shrink connectors!...

Oh I forgot about those heat shrink connectors! So much easier than dragging a soldering iron out and forgetting to put heat shrink on before you make the joint.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Thanks big john and LAJ. No more misfires on my...

Thanks big john and LAJ. No more misfires on my test drive tonight. Did plugs, too. Felt a lot zippier!

My guess is that the plastic retaining tab on the injector connector failed so it was making...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Definitely a misfire, rough idle but doesn't die....

Definitely a misfire, rough idle but doesn't die. The thing that makes it especially fun is that it only misfires on cold start. If the engine warms up and it's driven a little bit then left to sit...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

New Escape 3.0l has a misfire and is throwing...

New Escape 3.0l has a misfire and is throwing codes P0202 and P0302. 202 is a cylinder 2 injector circuit specific fault where 302 is a general cylinder 2 misfire.

My buddy seems to think it might...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3,115
Views: 532,400
Posted By abshipp

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Looks like depending on the model 737 maximum...

Looks like depending on the model 737 maximum demonstrated crosswind is ±33kts?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

65 miles in the foothills today. Fun and...

65 miles in the foothills today.

Fun and pretty route but definitely backloaded on the climbing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

FS is so much better for the trails around here,...

FS is so much better for the trails around here, but I must admit that I do kind of miss the feeling of the rear wheel of my hardtail getting super light when braking hard on a chunky descent :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Looks like the biggest local club starts their 7...

Looks like the biggest local club starts their 7 month TT series tonight - they run it once per month on Thursday evenings.

I keep telling myself that once my fixed gear frame comes back from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

The run is amazing but Claudio's commentary just...

The run is amazing but Claudio's commentary just takes it over the top :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Always worth a watch: Danny Hart Champery...

Always worth a watch:

Danny Hart Champery 2011
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

That sounds a lot like a Wahoo Bolt to me. My V1...

That sounds a lot like a Wahoo Bolt to me. My V1 pairs flawlessly with my iPhone, auto uploads pretty much instantly. Lap button is one of the big three on the face.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

I think I might happen to have one but never used...

I think I might happen to have one but never used it. That is super tiny, I thought the ones for SRAM Stealthamajig was small but that's a T8!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Rear driver side door. Ostensibly for passengers...

Rear driver side door. Ostensibly for passengers unless they have really long arms and legs.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

There are 3 or 4 rock chips in the hood that went...

There are 3 or 4 rock chips in the hood that went down to the metal, one spot on the roof that I found, a little bit of rash on the forward front left wheel well, and a little bit of clearcoat...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

That belongs to the guy that lives above us....

That belongs to the guy that lives above us. Don’t know much about it other than he doesn’t drive it much. Now that the weather is getting better I’m assuming he’ll get it going again.



118k....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Has aged gracefully, but is still a 15 year old...

Has aged gracefully, but is still a 15 year old car that needs some attention. Driver seat cushion is collapsed a bit on the left side, needs tires on all 4 corners, and there’s a rattle that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Settled the total loss claim on the Buick today. ...

Settled the total loss claim on the Buick today.

Going to drive 4 hours round trip to look at a car tomorrow. Fingers crossed it works out because we lose our rental on Monday.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Looks like retrodirect with drum brakes? ...

Looks like retrodirect with drum brakes?

Pedaling backwards must feel strange.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Someday when the wind is favoring that runway...

Someday when the wind is favoring that runway I'll probably ride out and watch. bampilot06 how much trouble do you think I would get in if I suspended a hammock underneath one of the towers?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Got out to play for about 3 hours yesterday....

Got out to play for about 3 hours yesterday. Probably been about two weeks since I've done more than just ride to work. Legs didn't have much towards the end but man it felt nice.

Foggy Paris...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Nope. I was a bit surprised.

Nope. I was a bit surprised.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

75% here.

75% here.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,674
Posted By abshipp

Caught the left front. Now that the liability...

Caught the left front. Now that the liability decision has been made here's the picture:
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