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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,748
Posted By xlDooM

Wheelsets (29er) I've been looking at in this...

Wheelsets (29er) I've been looking at in this price bracket (I have not bought any, but they seem to get ok reviews):
Easton EA70 XCT (you need to find a pretty discount for these)
Easton Haven...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,345
Posted By xlDooM

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Commuting
07-01-13, 03:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
Posted By xlDooM

lol the Salmon by itself doesn't sound like too...

lol the Salmon by itself doesn't sound like too much of a problem, but how do you deal with the bears fishing by the bike path?
Forum: Commuting
06-29-13, 01:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,345
Posted By xlDooM

Is it the same rack? Maybe a truck hit it and...

Is it the same rack? Maybe a truck hit it and they replaced it :P

Also, aren't there "interesting" ways to destroy a lock, say with liquid nitrogen or something to make it brittle? I can see some...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-13, 12:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
Posted By xlDooM

All 10 miles of it, both edges? :P I...

All 10 miles of it, both edges? :P



I do, thanks.



Damn, that is even worse. You can probably feel those through the bars as you go over them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,562
Posted By xlDooM

Update to this problem: we will never know if the...

Update to this problem: we will never know if the new chain would have fixed it, because in the 200 miles I rode before I got around to ordering a new chain, the problem gradually disappeared. I...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
Posted By xlDooM

Snail dodging

Most of my commute is on a bike path that runs between two strips of grass. On nice sunny mornings like today, there will be hundreds of naked snails migrating from one grass strip to the other over...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-26-13, 07:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,610
Posted By xlDooM

From a comfort point of view I understand your...

From a comfort point of view I understand your question. But from a speed point of view, the 29er tire hits low obstacles at a smaller angle and therefore rolls over them better (meaning you will...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-13, 12:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,399
Posted By xlDooM

To be a fair comparison, you would have to...

To be a fair comparison, you would have to replace it by "full carbon $4k time trial bicycle". And even then it wouldn't be really fair, because the $4k bike will be measurably faster than a beat-up...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-13, 12:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,067
Posted By xlDooM

I don't read poems in my head when drivers annoy...

I don't read poems in my head when drivers annoy me. I get all pissed off and ride 5mph faster for a mile afterwards, then feel smug about my pace.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-13, 12:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,600
Posted By xlDooM

It seems most things have been covered by the...

It seems most things have been covered by the excellent analysis of prathmann. I can think of one more thing. An exact head- or tailwind is unlikely. As soon as the wind is coming from the side, you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-23-13, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By xlDooM

I don't think 26" wheels are going anywhere....

I don't think 26" wheels are going anywhere. They'll still be available in five years time for sure, and for the usage you describe I don't see how she will ever bend or break a wheel so I wouldn't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-13, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By xlDooM

Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed that!

Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed that!
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-13, 02:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,610
Posted By xlDooM

My 29er just nips under 30 after I've thrown away...

My 29er just nips under 30 after I've thrown away the front derailer, shifter and 2 chainrings... I do ride heavy big apples though, so I can save there, and neither my wheels or fork are light. $900...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,399
Posted By xlDooM

Spot on. Add the longevity of the battery pack...

Spot on. Add the longevity of the battery pack (industry consensus is you may get 12 years out of them) and the picture worsens even more. How many new cars are thrown away after 12 years? That's why...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-13, 11:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,399
Posted By xlDooM

A prius makes no rational sense by any objective...

A prius makes no rational sense by any objective criterion you care to think of, so it's no surprise the buyers tend to be morons.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-13, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By xlDooM

I recently installed a double-guard alfine crank...

I recently installed a double-guard alfine crank on a 7speed bike and the guards did not hinder shift performance. If the ring is centered with relation to the freewheel, the chain will not rub the...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-13, 12:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,477
Posted By xlDooM

Yes you should go see a doctor. But it is most...

Yes you should go see a doctor. But it is most likely just an inflammation where your pecs attach to the sternum as has been suggested.
Forum: Commuting
06-18-13, 02:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,526
Posted By xlDooM

I have a fixed gear road bike I bought for $30...

I have a fixed gear road bike I bought for $30 that I use just for this purpose. I never lock it, fixed gear bikes are so uncommon around my town that any would-be thief is going to get thrown over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-13, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By xlDooM

Jam a screwdriver in the groove to lock it and...

Jam a screwdriver in the groove to lock it and remove the bolt from the back?
Forum: Commuting
06-17-13, 02:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By xlDooM

Brackets? It's a piece of metal... It needs to...

Brackets? It's a piece of metal... It needs to support only 20 pounds (each), you can buy some steel stock and saw and bend it yourself.

I like the front wheel mount method better though. I have 3...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 723
Posted By xlDooM

Sram XX1 crank in BB30 68mm

I am looking into building a bike with the nice XX1 crankset. The frame it goes into has a BB30 with 68mm shell width though. I thought the standard for mtb BB30 was 73mm. Will this affect the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-13, 05:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,162
Posted By xlDooM

lol the mtb forum is awesome nowadays, you can...

lol the mtb forum is awesome nowadays, you can launch a ****storm with any thread

On topic though: I bought a 29er mtb specifically for my commute. I put big apples on it (is that enough for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,714
Posted By xlDooM

I recently installed an alfine crankset on my...

I recently installed an alfine crankset on my dad's bike (3x7 to 1x7). It seems to have some wobble, I'd say between 0.5mm and 1mm. It's easy to spot since the chainring is so close to the chainstay....
Forum: Commuting
06-06-13, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,943
Posted By xlDooM

Rode home at midnight yesterday. Made good time...

Rode home at midnight yesterday. Made good time to break my all time record for two-way average :) Getting up a mere 5 hours later to get back on the bike to work was less fun. Still, nice weather,...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,142
Posted By xlDooM

Welcome to the helmet debate. Are you saying...

Welcome to the helmet debate. Are you saying motorists are being more careless because they know the cyclists now wear helmets so you can hit them harder before they die? Otherwise I don't see how...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-05-13, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
Posted By xlDooM

Mine hasn't leaked, it's also not been upside...

Mine hasn't leaked, it's also not been upside down. However, the lockout is a little loose now (it will move 5mm when locked out), wonder if the problems are related?
Forum: Commuting
06-04-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,943
Posted By xlDooM

Identical weather for the last two days. Tailwind...

Identical weather for the last two days. Tailwind to the station, averaging 27+ km/h. Headwind on the way back, working quite hard to get 22+ km/h. Still, 24.7 two-way average is pretty good for me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-13, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By xlDooM

I'd say grab about a chainstay's length of chain...

I'd say grab about a chainstay's length of chain between your left and right hand, and twist it sideways. My 9speed chain twists about a cassette's width, my sturdy singlespeed chain will only go a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-13, 03:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
Posted By xlDooM

No, mine is completely silent.

No, mine is completely silent.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-13, 03:35 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,142
Posted By xlDooM

Well the main point of the article is that biking...

Well the main point of the article is that biking is not dangerous. Falling on your head is definitely dangerous, even at low speed. You can't base an article off the premise that helmets and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-13, 03:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,562
Posted By xlDooM

Yes I actually wrote much the same thing in my...

Yes I actually wrote much the same thing in my original post ;) Shifting is crisp enough though, no complaints there.



I would do the same, it's just that I swapped the cassette because I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-13, 03:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By xlDooM

Surely most people have the opposite problem:...

Surely most people have the opposite problem: their crank arms are fine but the chainrings are worn beyond being useful. Find one at a bike co-op or at a local mtb club?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,672
Posted By xlDooM

My u-locks have always had plastic holders that...

My u-locks have always had plastic holders that you can simply unbolt from the frame with the lock still through it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-03-13, 01:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,268
Posted By xlDooM

I bought nukeproof electron pedals. They are...

I bought nukeproof electron pedals. They are usefully lighter than the spd pedals I had before, and very grippy. 200 grams saved for $50.

A carbon handlebar can save 150 grams or so for $50 if you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-03-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
Posted By xlDooM

I have an xc32 solo air, probably the cheapest...

I have an xc32 solo air, probably the cheapest air fork you can buy. I must say, I like it a lot more than the xc28 (no air) that I also tried. The xc28 felt bouncy around the top of the travel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-13, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,903
Posted By xlDooM

For 9spd the Ultegra/XT/Saint chains are the...

For 9spd the Ultegra/XT/Saint chains are the same. The box is labelled with all three (HG93). I don't see a reason why they would differ for 10 speed and not for 9 speed, so I reckon it's just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,562
Posted By xlDooM

Ok you have me convinced, I'll be getting a new...

Ok you have me convinced, I'll be getting a new chain and will report back! Comes the question: SRAM chain to go with the cassette or Shimano chain to go with the derailer, or KMC chain because it's...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 02:16 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,142
Posted By xlDooM

Interesting article for sure. I live in Belgium,...

Interesting article for sure. I live in Belgium, a country with a very extensive bike culture, both in terms of sports or everyday use. Children and grandmas ride bikes here. But I have to disagree...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-13, 01:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,562
Posted By xlDooM

I was kind of hoping the chain would be stretched...

I was kind of hoping the chain would be stretched enough to warrant a replacement, but I really can't measure any stretch. It has 1100 miles, but I mostly ride in the 100-150W bracket and I'm a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,562
Posted By xlDooM

I rechecked it and the problem is indeed that the...

I rechecked it and the problem is indeed that the chain is simply not seating well on those cogs. Nothing I can do about it except hope it wears smooth.

Next time I'll pay the extra 15 for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-13, 02:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,562
Posted By xlDooM

New sram cassette runs kinda rough?

Hi guys. I recently replaced my Shimano HG30 11-32 mtb cassette on my commuter with a Sram PG-970 11-21 road cassette. Both are 9 speed. Chain is KMC 9 speed. Derailer is Shimano XT long cage. Front...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,592
Posted By xlDooM

Well yes tread is useless for grip on a clean,...

Well yes tread is useless for grip on a clean, wet road. In my opinion that all changes when the road is not just wet, but also slightly muddy. Having tread pattern helps in that case.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-13, 03:27 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 13,561
Posted By xlDooM

I only commute 18 miles round trip so you would...

I only commute 18 miles round trip so you would think it matters little how fast I go. But I find it does: it is just more motivating to be fast. I also commute on a slick shod MTB (with an air front...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,943
Posted By xlDooM

Finally had another day of sunshine. It's been...

Finally had another day of sunshine. It's been two full weeks without completely dry days, so I've been out of it. Still made a good time though, and biking in a t-shirt sure beats the cold winter...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,268
Posted By xlDooM

I have a Dahon Mu SL which was a $900 bike when I...

I have a Dahon Mu SL which was a $900 bike when I bought it. It is unquestionably a very nice bike (I am particularly impressed with the sweet-shifting, bombproof X9 rear derailer), and light too,...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,347
Posted By xlDooM

Wow you guys sure are thinking long and hard...

Wow you guys sure are thinking long and hard about which bike to get. Perhaps less thinking and more riding is in order?

For comparison: here's how I arrived at my commuter bike. I liked the idea...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,977
Posted By xlDooM

The grinding might come from the front derailer....

The grinding might come from the front derailer. It sometimes happens on cheap/old/nasty bikes because the crank skews. I've never had it on a new bike, it appears the skewy cranks with plastic parts...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-13, 01:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,592
Posted By xlDooM

I used to have Kojaks on my folding bike and they...

I used to have Kojaks on my folding bike and they hate gravel. Punctures all the time from small chips... I'd only ride them on 100% pavement. If you want more durability, Kojaks are probably not...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-13, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,943
Posted By xlDooM

Haven't biked in two weeks, constant rain. There...

Haven't biked in two weeks, constant rain. There are supposedly 200 days with rain in a year here, but I was kind of hoping they wouldn't just be may till november...
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