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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 185
Posted By pipeliner

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Fatbikes
03-01-23, 04:58 AM
Replies: 19
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Views: 1,029
Posted By pipeliner

If you ride low pressure, you are much better off...

If you ride low pressure, you are much better off going tubeless. Studs are a very good idea but can be annoyingly noisy when riding dry surface. Not all studded tires are equal either. Higher stud...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-01-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,327
Posted By pipeliner

Enjoy it... that's what we're here for....

Enjoy it... that's what we're here for. Microshift stuff works good and I've had good luck with it myself. The biggest downside to entry level fatbikes is wheels and tires. Heavy and real...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-25-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,240
Posted By pipeliner

It's a process, learning what pressure to run for...

It's a process, learning what pressure to run for what surface and how much you weigh. Tubeless helps a bunch with resistance but so does tire design...use120 tpi tires for low pressure riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,341
Posted By pipeliner

Tons of info on Carbonda frames at...

Tons of info on Carbonda frames at ridinggravel.com . There is a bunch of them is service with some pretty serious riders so I wouldn't be afraid of one at all.
I built a Carbonspeed fat bike a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,703
Posted By pipeliner

Much respect to you for riding a 35lb fattie in a...

Much respect to you for riding a 35lb fattie in a 240mi gravel race. You are a masochist... and I men that in a good way. The anti weightweenie.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-07-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,392
Posted By pipeliner

If you need the dual-sided pedals with flats then...

If you need the dual-sided pedals with flats then disregard, but if you want a good SPD pedal the Shimano XTR is far and away the best pedal for your money. I’ve had about every Shimano SPD pedal...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-19-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,113
Posted By pipeliner

My wife must be quite a bit stronger than OP. She...

My wife must be quite a bit stronger than OP. She rides a bike with 4.8" tires all of the time and really enjoys it. She doesn't do much knitting though. Maybe OP should try knitting instead?
Forum: Fatbikes
11-04-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By pipeliner

I have some Nextie Xiphias on my bike. They are...

I have some Nextie Xiphias on my bike. They are darned nice to ride, make a big difference in performance but the best part is how easy tires swaps are when tubeless. There's a number of builders who...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By pipeliner

Most badly washboard roads have a strip at the...

Most badly washboard roads have a strip at the very edge that is cleaner. Best way to ride washboards is the avoid them if at all possible.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 691
Posted By pipeliner

Redshift…best money ever spent on my gravel rig.

Redshift…best money ever spent on my gravel rig.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,340
Posted By pipeliner

Galvanic corrosion requires dissimilar metals....

Galvanic corrosion requires dissimilar metals. Carbon fiber composites have no metal content.
Forum: Fatbikes
02-06-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 72,064
Posted By pipeliner

Awesome pic.

Awesome pic.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,522
Posted By pipeliner

Last post, I promise… OP is looking at dropping...

Last post, I promise… OP is looking at dropping 600g or 21 oz of wheel weight and some posters opine that at 240lbs, that won’t amount to diddly squat. Speaking as a Clyde with quite a bit of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-25-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,522
Posted By pipeliner

You are wrong but that’s OK… Go climb a long...

You are wrong but that’s OK…

Go climb a long hill with one and then the other, afterward check your times. Rider size doesn’t negate the effect and I speak from experience.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-23-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 72,064
Posted By pipeliner

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,522
Posted By pipeliner

Since you ride that much, carbon bars are a major...

Since you ride that much, carbon bars are a major improvement as well. Weight savings is pretty minor but they smooth out vibrations so much. You can pick up a decent set for reasonable $$$ Couldn't...
Forum: Fatbikes
09-17-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,153
Posted By pipeliner

The rolling resistance of tubes in a large tire...

The rolling resistance of tubes in a large tire at low pressure is significant. I had two fat bikes set up for sand riding, one with tubes and one without. Anyone could tell the difference right away...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,989
Posted By pipeliner

Finally! Was really hoping someone would bring...

Finally! Was really hoping someone would bring this up.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-22-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,726
Posted By pipeliner

Look at that o-ring on her fork. Used 80% of the...

Look at that o-ring on her fork. Used 80% of the travel on a 2 day race...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,146
Posted By pipeliner

Or a unicorn. Unicorns are nearly as scarce but...

Or a unicorn. Unicorns are nearly as scarce but easier to ride double with.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-02-21, 08:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,137
Posted By pipeliner

I second this. Got one this winter and it's the...

I second this. Got one this winter and it's the best thing since sliced bread.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,505
Posted By pipeliner

With that bike and your size, the only way I’d go...

With that bike and your size, the only way I’d go to to a 650b is if you ride lots of tough single track. 700c has an advantage in rollover and rolling resistance. As far as tire width choices, I’ll...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-09-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,137
Posted By pipeliner

My 2 upgrades I couldn't live without are my...

My 2 upgrades I couldn't live without are my Redshift stem and my Selle Anatomica saddle.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-02-21, 06:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,114
Posted By pipeliner

This sounds like a good way to go.With ole Arthur...

This sounds like a good way to go.With ole Arthur creeping into my wrists, I find drop bars much more comfy for long rides, also like the option of the drops when dealing with headwinds (A fact of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,694
Posted By pipeliner

#1 benefit (where I live) is no traffic, no...

#1 benefit (where I live) is no traffic, no traffic noise, easy to hear vehicles when they do overtake you from behind and they are going slower, and no traffic.
#2 is nice scenery you can enjoy...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-17-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 72,064
Posted By pipeliner

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,640
Posted By pipeliner

Agree, I have a similar setup on my road bike....

Agree, I have a similar setup on my road bike. They are very good for road riding. On really steep and technical descents I get into occasionally on my gravel rig, I can appreciate grx hydraulic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-27-21, 01:12 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,198
Posted By pipeliner

Weight savings is negligible, ride quality...

Weight savings is negligible, ride quality probably favors aluminum but if you are running 40mm or larger TL tires you can't tell. I ride carbon for the durability. Don't need to be trued nearly as...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-24-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,452
Posted By pipeliner

Having ridden Marathons before, I wouldn’t ride...

Having ridden Marathons before, I wouldn’t ride those on our gravel roads if you gave them to me free. Ride like they are made of wood.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-15-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,548
Posted By pipeliner

This is coming from an old guy with worn out...

This is coming from an old guy with worn out wrists and hands from a lifetime of manual labor... If you aren’t running carbon bars, do yourself a favor and get some. Same with a carbon fork. The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,378
Posted By pipeliner

I’m in the same size category. I can live with...

I’m in the same size category. I can live with the Selle Italia Novus in L2 size. It is bearable, can ride 2 hrs before the aches set in. But the Selle Anatomical H2 is a game changer for me. I can...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-15-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,298
Posted By pipeliner

The GRX 600 crankset is 30/46, would save you...

The GRX 600 crankset is 30/46, would save you about 100 bucks and weighs 3oz more.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,562
Posted By pipeliner

I’ve been riding a Boone with Bontrager Aero...

I’ve been riding a Boone with Bontrager Aero carbon bars for a couple years. Inlooking at how thin they are in the flat segment, you wouldn’t think they could hold up to much. I weigh 240 and I’ve...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,124
Posted By pipeliner

40mmm is the minimum for me, ride 45s most of the...

40mmm is the minimum for me, ride 45s most of the time. I also weigh 240 and deal with dry conditions regularly. If I weighed 100lbs less i would consider running 38s...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5,389
Views: 3,795,552
Posted By pipeliner

Gotta watch where you step on that old canal...

Gotta watch where you step on that old canal bridge, some pretty big holes.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5,389
Views: 3,795,552
Posted By pipeliner

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Norco Search XR carbon, GRX810, Whisky bars, Superlogic post, Hunt carbon 30...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-20, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,888
Posted By pipeliner

Hot parafin wax is the answer. Watch the YouTube...

Hot parafin wax is the answer. Watch the YouTube vids and join the club. A $12 crock pot and $8 worth of wax... I converted a month ago, can't believe how easy it is to keep clean.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-01-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,245
Posted By pipeliner

I bought a cheap Chinese carbon post off EBay...

I bought a cheap Chinese carbon post off EBay with “EC90” branding. I also have a Ritchey Superlogic. The EC90 probably weighs double the Ritchey but it also is softer riding. I would definitely go...
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