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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 305,106
Posted By Jheitt

41 and have one of each! The Raleigh is SS now...

41 and have one of each! The Raleigh is SS now and the moose is fixed. the Raleigh has drops again now as well but I hardly ride it, you just can't get a decent tire for it.
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Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
07-26-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,106
Posted By Jheitt

It takes a bit for the lifting leg to come...

It takes a bit for the lifting leg to come around. It's a strange motion for a muscle group that is used to pushing weight not pulling it. I just ride as usual and toss a skid in when needed or...
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
06-29-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,106
Posted By Jheitt

with some sort of foot retention hahaha But...

with some sort of foot retention hahaha

But seriously, it just takes practice, timing is a big part.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 800
Posted By Jheitt

perfect thank you! I dont have any issues running...

perfect thank you! I dont have any issues running the regular SPD just seems to be less selection in the way of well vented 2 bolt shoes. I do see shimano has a bunch so i'll think i'll stick to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 800
Posted By Jheitt

Thats the plan, just always curious about the big...

Thats the plan, just always curious about the big cleats!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 800
Posted By Jheitt

yeah that seems to go for both with a more road...

yeah that seems to go for both with a more road focused shoe, on the plus side you can get rubber covers for the SL cleats, I haven't seen them for regular SPDs yet,
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,121
Posted By Jheitt

The idea that aluminum bikes are harsher then...

The idea that aluminum bikes are harsher then steel comes from early aluminum, the same thing happened in motorcross. the early aluminum frames were way over built for fear of failure. it took time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 800
Posted By Jheitt

SPD to SPD-SL for a rec rider

I've ridden SPD for years off road, currently have them on my fixed. Considering going to SL only to get better ventilation in the shoe. My current shoes are meant for off-road, so while they are...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-18-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,228
Posted By Jheitt

X2 on the Montana gold, that stuff is beautiful...

X2 on the Montana gold, that stuff is beautiful to spray! not an option if you want a color match though. For that you'll be heading to a body shop supply place, they can scan the existing color and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 892
Posted By Jheitt

I completely understand everything you are...

I completely understand everything you are saying. My point is hanger problems are not generally in or out, they are side to side in my experience so the hanger sites toed out or in so to speak.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 892
Posted By Jheitt

I have 10-51 on 3 different bikes. when a hanger...

I have 10-51 on 3 different bikes. when a hanger is out ( or derailleur cage rivets for that matter ) its always 2-3 cogs mid cassette that act up, just as the OP described i can move it around with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 892
Posted By Jheitt

More often then not anything mid cassette is an...

More often then not anything mid cassette is an alignment problem. As said above even a new hanger needs to be squared to your bike. Just because the hanger is strait doesn't mean its square to the...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-28-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,228
Posted By Jheitt

JB weld. it'll stick forever. You can sand it,...

JB weld. it'll stick forever. You can sand it, its easy to work with and its cheap
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,107
Posted By Jheitt

I struggle to think a paint alone can provide...

I struggle to think a paint alone can provide that finish. I'd expect to have to a heck of clear job on top of it, but with a can of spraymax 2K nearly anything is possible.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,575
Posted By Jheitt

I'll never understand how people have so many...

I'll never understand how people have so many problems with hydraulic dics brakes. I've never had an issue in over a decade of using them.

Now on to the point. Cable discs can be plenty powerful!....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 10,041
Posted By Jheitt

No lie, I use 3 piece of well routed 2x4 screwed...

No lie, I use 3 piece of well routed 2x4 screwed to a stud.... works a treat, I use a usual clamp/spreader clamp to clamp the top 2x4 down so infinite pressure adjust with one hand. only problem is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Jheitt

Yeah I had no idea as well.. It's from someone i...

Yeah I had no idea as well.. It's from someone i trust regarding bikes so wasn't worried about the quality, Once i had my hands on it and looked at the price I was pleasantly surprised. Less...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Jheitt

I just traded a guy I work with a dropper post...

I just traded a guy I work with a dropper post for his Moose Porter. the bike rides fantastic. flip flop rear, cheap for a complete and always seem to be in stock which is a bonus. CroMo frame and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,662
Posted By Jheitt

This is pretty common for me in Canada. Nearly...

This is pretty common for me in Canada. Nearly anything I buy that is new from out of country is followed by a duty/brokerage bill some time after. I'm not sure how much your initial purchase was but...
Forum: Introductions
05-18-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By Jheitt

introductory introduction

Hi! I'm Justin. I'm old and live in Canada. I have recently found a love of riding on the road (paved paths)

It was actually many pintrest posts that ultimately led me to this forum.
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