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Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,987
Posted By commo_soulja

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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'99 Campione with 11spd Centaur
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-29-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,068
Posted By commo_soulja

Winter '23 project bike. Went with a wide flat...

Winter '23 project bike. Went with a wide flat bar set up with a mix of parts bin & new parts. And a little paint customization. First ride of the year on a new bike!
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-11-21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,887
Posted By commo_soulja

Sorry but even factoring the price you got it at,...

Sorry but even factoring the price you got it at, a DH mountain bike aint what you need. Especially on gravel and road.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By commo_soulja

Panaracer Gravelking SK in 25x2.1. Enough float...

Panaracer Gravelking SK in 25x2.1. Enough float and low rolling resistance while still being being grippy in gravel. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,747
Posted By commo_soulja

The pink bike wash works. Makes clean up super...

The pink bike wash works. Makes clean up super easy. Don't use the protector so can't comment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By commo_soulja

I've converted old 26" mountain bikes with 700c...

I've converted old 26" mountain bikes with 700c and 650b wheelsets. 700x23 roadie tires fit fine and so do 650bx47 tires with knobbier tires. Do it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-21, 05:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,768
Posted By commo_soulja

Grease and proper torque unless you want to have...

Grease and proper torque unless you want to have issues when you need to remove it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-20, 06:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,473
Posted By commo_soulja

Rain? Ride and wash. Wipe down the chain and...

Rain? Ride and wash. Wipe down the chain and re-lube.

Also, full fenders rock. Sometimes I leave them on when it's dry so I can ride through water puddles without consequence.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,159
Posted By commo_soulja

Steel? Leave it alone, consider it a mark of a...

Steel? Leave it alone, consider it a mark of a well used bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,430
Posted By commo_soulja

Old 90s mountain bikes make for good project...

Old 90s mountain bikes make for good project bikes. I picked up old Trek 930 for $120 from Craigslist the end of last summer so well before the pandemic. It sat in my garage over the winter and I got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-20, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,164
Posted By commo_soulja

I used to solely wear spandex while MTBing. Now...

I used to solely wear spandex while MTBing. Now that I no longer race or ride my racy MTB, I've switched to baggies over bib shorts. I once bought a pair of baggies with integrated liner shorts. They...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-20, 05:45 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,745
Posted By commo_soulja

Yours too? So does mine! but she's got early...

Yours too? So does mine! but she's got early onset Alzheimers so every once in a while a get granny panties to wear. Such a treat!
Forum: Commuting
09-02-20, 05:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,846
Posted By commo_soulja

Pre-pandemic: 17 miles one way / 34 round trip....

Pre-pandemic: 17 miles one way / 34 round trip. Back in 2006 by commute was a shade over 1 mile to work and I biked in work clothes. Then I rode a bike to get around campus so that made up for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,696
Posted By commo_soulja

A gravel bike with two wheel sets covers a good...

A gravel bike with two wheel sets covers a good range of riding. I've done the same with my Salsa Warbird Ti - original 700c wheels with slick roadie tires and a second set of 650b wheels with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-03-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,432
Posted By commo_soulja

I have three formerly 26" disc frame mountain...

I have three formerly 26" disc frame mountain bikes converted to 650B. The first one, a Ibis Mojo Ti from the late 90s that I sent off to be converted to IS disc mount. Tested out a 650b wheel set...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By commo_soulja

I have a pair of TOGs to try them out. For what...

I have a pair of TOGs to try them out. For what they claim to do, they're just OK for providing another riding position for your hands with a modicum of control. I'm not running out to buy additional...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,265
Posted By commo_soulja

If you're not a lycra clad roadie type, then I'd...

If you're not a lycra clad roadie type, then I'd suggest Five Ten mountain bike shoes. Some are flat pedals only, some are clipless. They all have fairly wide toe boxes and are good for walking...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,374
Posted By commo_soulja

BB7s are the gold standard for cable disc brakes....

BB7s are the gold standard for cable disc brakes. That's all I've used on my bikes and if I get a bike that has another brand, I order BB7 brake and SD-7 levers, full housing when possible. Outside...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,867
Posted By commo_soulja

Hmm, vintage Marin 26er... looks like it's gonna...

Hmm, vintage Marin 26er... looks like it's gonna be 19" or maybe 20.5" Hard to tell from just a picture. Best to take a tape measure and measure the seat tube.

Also, odd place for a pic- an attic?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,733
Posted By commo_soulja

Going with a 100% made in the USA bicycle, not...

Going with a 100% made in the USA bicycle, not just frame, is gonna be a pricey endeavor. Take on the challenge and tell us how much it comes out to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-20, 06:46 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,778
Posted By commo_soulja

Simple, grab a magnet.

Simple, grab a magnet.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,278
Posted By commo_soulja

I have a pink Sundeal that I bought last year and...

I have a pink Sundeal that I bought last year and keep here at work to travel between buildings. We have a satellite building away from our main campus in the office park and it's been great for...
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