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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-21-19, 09:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,599
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Some beads are indeed tighter. The Schwalbe Ice...

Some beads are indeed tighter. The Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro and the Continental GP5000 to name a couple. Yet it doesn't take me any longer to mount them. I use a Pedro plastic tire lever to give that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-23-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,942
Posted By Jeff of Vt

In my experience, they don't work well. The pads...

In my experience, they don't work well. The pads always seem to ride up over the knees every time it's bent. The other side of the coin is if the pant leg is too long then they're not covered when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-18-19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,827
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I'm officially a very recent flat pedal convert....

I'm officially a very recent flat pedal convert. I've been using clipless for years and before than only used old school touring and ubiquitous cheap slick all-plastic pedals before then.

Trying...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-18-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,179
Posted By Jeff of Vt

That's a seriously nice bike. It's good to see...

That's a seriously nice bike. It's good to see fellow drop bar 29er riders.

Looks to me you're doing much of what is called for. The big question is how your cadence is climbing. I say this as...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-10-19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By Jeff of Vt

It really comes down to personal preference on...

It really comes down to personal preference on the wheel size. The advantages/disadvantages are mostly theoretical. I prefer 29" but I'm quite a bit taller than you are. I too switched from a 26" and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-07-19, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,862
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Honestly, I'm tired of cycling shoes. I've never...

Honestly, I'm tired of cycling shoes. I've never liked the idea of having cycling-specific shoes and I've been using them for years. I'm aware of the benefits of stiffer soles but I'm not really one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,635
Posted By Jeff of Vt

It seems poorly thought out, especially...

It seems poorly thought out, especially considering the price. A single wheel would make sense if it had linkage to a ruck frame and trailed behind the hauling hiker. You could even route the braking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,369
Posted By Jeff of Vt

That's unfortunately not confined to the cycling...

That's unfortunately not confined to the cycling world. The maddening part of it is that the alternative, steel, is itself an alloy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,369
Posted By Jeff of Vt

The short answer is that they're lazy. That's...

The short answer is that they're lazy. That's what short-hand is for, to save effort and time. I've never seen "hydro" to refer to hydraulics outside of bicycle related forums. People never saw the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-03-19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,862
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I've been out of the platform pedal market for...

I've been out of the platform pedal market for some time. I've only used the slick-when-wet ubiquitous plastic platforms and the old-style touring style that mate well with conventional strap/clip...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-03-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,862
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Strapless Toe Clips

I usually use clipless pedals but I plan on continuing my riding through this winter. As such, I won't be able to depend on my typical cycling shoes. Seeing the prices of cycling boots, I'm inclined...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-03-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,266
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Wow. I guess I'm not the only one crazy to have...

Wow. I guess I'm not the only one crazy to have pondered this, I've just lacked the ingenuity and skill to pull it off. The first thing I thought of was a Yaktrak system like what Geekage mentions....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,317
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I adjusted my measurements after you quoted that...

I adjusted my measurements after you quoted that after taking more measurements and getting more accurate numbers. I'm quite tall. I can't foresee reach being an issue. I'm generally at the tall end...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,317
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I just had to look up ETT. I'm afraid I'm not too...

I just had to look up ETT. I'm afraid I'm not too technical with bikes at the moment. I assume it's effective top tube distance? I went out and measured it out between the bikes and they're within...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,317
Posted By Jeff of Vt

That's what I've been figuring. I'm already...

That's what I've been figuring. I'm already factoring in the drivetrain changes. I bent a chainring and though it was bent back into place, hasn't been quite right since(though adequate for the time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,317
Posted By Jeff of Vt

How much tire is enough?

I have two bikes and right now one is set up for trail riding and the other currently for asphalt. The problem I have is that I find most of my rides involve a lot of mixed riding between asphalt...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,133
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I live in the rural Northeast and I'm familiar...

I live in the rural Northeast and I'm familiar with the urban streets of upstate NY. Believe me when I tell you this but the infrastructure and roads are measurably worse here and I ride carbon forks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,739
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I'm a bit confused on what's going on here. The...

I'm a bit confused on what's going on here. The OP's posts were deleted but there wasn't a cited violation of the posted rules that I could find unless I'm missing it? There is an interesting...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-19, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,768
Posted By Jeff of Vt

You're unlikely to find aftermarket parts for...

You're unlikely to find aftermarket parts for cheap forks. This is one of those cases where a rigid fork is your best bet. Not only are they much cheaper but you'll gain efficiency and save weight....
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,715
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Yes. You should be able to easily lock the...

Yes. You should be able to easily lock the brakes. I see that the Trek Marlin 6 has hydraulic brakes. I'm not familiar with hydraulics on bicycles other than knowing they're more finnicky than their...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-03-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,886
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Just an update to this thread. I brought the nose...

Just an update to this thread. I brought the nose to my old saddle even further down which seemed to mostly have resolved the issue. I don't know the exact degrees but it the nose has a fair amount...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,892
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I got back into cycling as a replacement for...

I got back into cycling as a replacement for running that doesn't trash joints over time. I've known too many serious runners that have required knee and hip replacements. The sport they usually...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 14,986
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I forgot about the old steel ones. It got me...

I forgot about the old steel ones.

It got me thinking... Are there custom dork discs? Dork disc or wheel cover, something shiny and blingy. Gold-colored, intricate patterns, LED lights, whatever....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-19, 07:47 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 14,986
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I never got the big deal. I don't bother with...

I never got the big deal. I don't bother with them until they get weathered and brittle then they go as they're not worth replacing.
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-30-19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I'm not commuting. My job makes bike commuting...

I'm not commuting. My job makes bike commuting impossible. This is for exercise and enjoyment. I probably will need to have that wheel dished properly. It does annoy me a bit. It will still be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,672
Posted By Jeff of Vt

The roads around here are poorly maintained....

The roads around here are poorly maintained. Broken asphalt and poorly performed patchwork(they really go for the lowest bidders here) everywhere. I won't ride with anything narrower than 30mm as it...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-29-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Are you saying that I can correct the offset by...

Are you saying that I can correct the offset by dishing the wheel(or do I have these terms conflated)? Does that weaken the wheel at all? I'm not entirely sure how this works. The chainstays are...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-29-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Which bike to set up to ride in winter?

I've got a 29er hardtail and a rugged drop-bar bike. Both sporting disc brakes. The 29er has the typical tire clearances and front suspension. The drop-bar bike can easily clear 32mm wide tires(35mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,573
Posted By Jeff of Vt

You must have mild winters. I don't consider it...

You must have mild winters. I don't consider it "running" when the snow is up past my knees. It's far too slow. In order to do that for 10 miles, I'd need a lot of time on my hands. The other option...
Forum: Introductions
09-26-19, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Posted By Jeff of Vt

To the folks of Bike Forums

Upon looking at my profile I realized I registered some time ago but I never made an introductory post. I'm trying to correct that with this post.

I live in the rural Northeast(even the dimmer...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-25-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,886
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Thanks for your firsthand experience. This is...

Thanks for your firsthand experience. This is what I really wanted to hear. I wonder why the C17 carved would be better than the B17 Imperial? Seems to work on a similar principle but maybe with...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-23-19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,886
Posted By Jeff of Vt

Saddle Question

I'm interested in upgrading my saddle on what is essentially a converted gravel bike used mostly for road riding. Problem is that I've never had the usual issue with saddles most people have. I can...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-23-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,248
Posted By Jeff of Vt

I don't have firsthand experience with the above...

I don't have firsthand experience with the above shoes but you could always wear actual gaiters over the shoes, providing more protection to your feet and the uppers of the Climas when the roads are...
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