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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,805
Posted By sean.hwy

The ones that do list weights will just specify...

The ones that do list weights will just specify frame size. Usually size med. I know Ibis, Specialized and Santa Cruz list their weights.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 395
Posted By sean.hwy

There's no way I could ever make a profit if I...

There's no way I could ever make a profit if I rented a shop, inventory, insurance, yada yada. Been there done that with my auto mechanic shop.

This more like just helping 10 to 20 people but not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 395
Posted By sean.hwy

I see. thank you.

I see. thank you.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,930
Posted By sean.hwy

Pro Bike Tool CO2 Inflator - Quick & Easy ...

Pro Bike Tool CO2 Inflator - Quick & Easy
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076DNP3FR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


When the work they are amazing.

Between me and all the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,930
Posted By sean.hwy

I had this one before. $22 113 grams ...

I had this one before.

$22 113 grams
Lezyne Sport Drive HV Bicycle Hand Pump, 90psi, Gravel, Mountain Bike, Presta and Schrader Valve, High Volume...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,362
Posted By sean.hwy

You can buy a used Ibis Hakka for 2000 to 2700...

You can buy a used Ibis Hakka for 2000 to 2700 ish. That frame is 1000g. The bike with a grx 1x setup came in at 18.2 lbs.

A few places have them on sale with sram for about 3500+ ish

If you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By sean.hwy

It's pretty hard to sell a bike now unless you...

It's pretty hard to sell a bike now unless you want to discount it a lot now. Your nephew is going to be very happy with that bike. Lucky guy!

I just bought that exact bike a few months ago. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 750
Posted By sean.hwy

That's probably more function of the phone that...

That's probably more function of the phone that you are using. They can only calculate speed and distance with the data they are given.

I have used strava on my phone, garmin bike computer,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-18-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By sean.hwy

150mm are they sit and spinners? From I read for...

150mm are they sit and spinners? From I read for road bikes there is no lose in power if you are sitting and spinning.

The longer arms have advantage for instant power ( say like getting over a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By sean.hwy

I have done something similar to this. I step...

I have done something similar to this. I step down on tire close to the rim and pull up on the rim.

something like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvZPnd7x77o
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,401
Posted By sean.hwy

still trying to hit 200ftp here.

still trying to hit 200ftp here.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,766
Posted By sean.hwy

left to right blur xc hakka gravel bike ( was...

left to right
blur xc
hakka gravel bike ( was dual purpose gravel/road until I purchased the teammachine )
bmc teammachine alr2 road bike
pure cycles single speed ( just bought this one a few...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-23, 04:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,055
Posted By sean.hwy

Seems like if I am in something that requires...

Seems like if I am in something that requires more than 32/38mm gravel slick on my drop bar gravel bike it does not matter what tire I put it on I would much rather be on my xc blur mountain bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,537
Posted By sean.hwy

that's always worked for me also. I have changed...

that's always worked for me also. I have changed so many crankset, chainrings, 1x to 2x and back etc..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,537
Posted By sean.hwy

3 in 1 is pretty cheap and meant for chains ...

3 in 1 is pretty cheap and meant for chains


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,072
Posted By sean.hwy

I have not found any use for my motorcycle gear...

I have not found any use for my motorcycle gear for cycling.
Forum: Northern California
06-09-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,951
Posted By sean.hwy

I almost ran over a snake today at calero. I...

I almost ran over a snake today at calero. I have seen so many snakes the last month and the occasional turtle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,499
Posted By sean.hwy

If you are asking this question and have no clue...

If you are asking this question and have no clue what you bought it's probably going to be the fastest tire you ever owned.

It will also get more flats :-0

Enjoy the speed until your first flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,635
Posted By sean.hwy

I am paid strava user. It's not turn by like you...

I am paid strava user. It's not turn by like you are used to from google maps or apple maps.

You get a map with a blue dot showing your location and it's up to you to keep the blue dot on the red...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By sean.hwy

If you already own high quality side cutter like...

If you already own high quality side cutter like this it will work fine.
knipex / klein etc...
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,218
Posted By sean.hwy

probably close to 29.9 lbs after all is said and...

probably close to 29.9 lbs after all is said and done. I am so glad I have 1000g frame though because I was too close to weighing like a full sus mtb at 30+ lbs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,894
Posted By sean.hwy

No, I wish people we would stop calling them...

No, I wish people we would stop calling them bicycles. They are really pedal assist motorcycles. They are fine on public roads. They should be required to get a license like a motorcycle or moped.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By sean.hwy

First ride for her on the conversion. She was...

First ride for her on the conversion. She was faster down hill & the hills she had to walk down with her drop bar gravel bike she easily went down with the flat bar gravel bike.
That was to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By sean.hwy

I run flat pedal shoes on my road/gravel bike. I...

I run flat pedal shoes on my road/gravel bike. I recommend 510 Pro shoes and pedals that are 100mm by 100mm or bigger. I find the smaller pedals don't offer enough support over long rides that you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By sean.hwy

Since you are not going to care about head angle...

Since you are not going to care about head angle if one bike is going on the trainer looks like all it would take to make them similar in feel is get the correct length stem with the correct angle...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,413
Posted By sean.hwy

I have bought several times from Light Bicycle....

I have bought several times from Light Bicycle. They have always been top notch. Response is fast. Product as described.

As long as you buy and deal with Light Bicycle you will get great service....
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-10-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By sean.hwy

He used to love the trailer rides. He would hop...

He used to love the trailer rides. He would hop right in the trailer whenever I asked him to go for a ride. We went several times a week. Strava shows 30 rides from 10/9 until 11/20. When he got his...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,810
Posted By sean.hwy

Trek and Santa Cruz bikes on sale. ...

Trek and Santa Cruz bikes on sale.


https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/

https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,556
Posted By sean.hwy

I have never found a good pedal that does both. ...

I have never found a good pedal that does both. The flat side is always inferior to a dedicated flat pedal.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-23, 01:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,140
Posted By sean.hwy

If you can afford N + 1 bikes get a full...

If you can afford N + 1 bikes get a full suspension MTB bike. By the time you put huge heavy tires and low psi you are going so slow you don't need the aero drop bars might as well just be on a flat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,757
Posted By sean.hwy

If you ride gravel/MTB trails the bigger front...

If you ride gravel/MTB trails the bigger front tire would help roll over things like a mullet setup on a MTB bike.

For a road bike seems like the smaller tire up front would help with the aero and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-02-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,519
Posted By sean.hwy

I went from a 48/32 to a 40/28. I had to lower...

I went from a 48/32 to a 40/28. I had to lower the front derailleur. Swapped praxis BB for wheels mfg that worked with T47 and 24mm spindle. Since I lowered the front derailleur all adjustments...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,935
Posted By sean.hwy

Aetho's is a pretty bike. If I ever sell my Ibis...

Aetho's is a pretty bike. If I ever sell my Ibis MX. I want to buy a crux. Since I don't ride my bike's naked ( I mean the bike with no bags, tools, co2, pump, inner tubes etc... ) and I don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-23, 01:58 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,265
Posted By sean.hwy

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,904
Posted By sean.hwy

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,519
Posted By sean.hwy

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/ibis_01_day_1_1afa9e73c5809fb88c4805fed83a321a2798a93c.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 802
Posted By sean.hwy

40-28T like I mentioned before. I installed...

40-28T like I mentioned before.

I installed the M785 crankset on my ibis. I run it with 11-36T with my road wheel set and 11-40T with my gravel wheel set. I did not have any of the issues you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,691
Posted By sean.hwy

post #34 ...

post #34 https://www.bikeforums.net/22749625-post34.html

ha-ha probably the funniest thing I read on bikeforums....


:roflmao2::beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,867
Posted By sean.hwy

this ^^^ back in 2020 I was looking to buy...

this ^^^

back in 2020 I was looking to buy used I could never get anyone close to what bbb listed. I think the values of BBB probably would have been accurate pre-covid I am guessing (never used...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-09-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,340
Posted By sean.hwy

flat pedals are better for: If you doing real...

flat pedals are better for:
If you doing real technical stuff going up hill when you get down to 1 to 2 mph you want to be able to dab/put your foot down.
If you are doing a very narrow single...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,315
Posted By sean.hwy

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Amazon is almost aliexpress now :/

Most of the time when I search...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-22, 02:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,315
Posted By sean.hwy

I can't tell the difference between kmc, shimano,...

I can't tell the difference between kmc, shimano, durace, sram chains and I usually have 3 on rotations. I soak my chains to clean them so I need a few chains.

Maybe if I only used one chain I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-22, 01:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,665
Posted By sean.hwy

smells like an ad

smells like an ad
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,871
Posted By sean.hwy

https://darntough.com/

https://darntough.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,028
Posted By sean.hwy

size med ( size 54 ) the only thing I...

size med ( size 54 )

the only thing I changed was carbon wheel set with road tires in the top picture. Rest 100% stock. I had a systemsix at the same time as this bike. Sure the aero bike was a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-22, 01:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,028
Posted By sean.hwy

Check out gravel bikes also. They tend to be more...

Check out gravel bikes also. They tend to be more upright. You can put a wider more cushy road tire on etc.. Have easy gears for climbing etc... I loved my Cannondale Topstone.

You can see how...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-22, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,810
Posted By sean.hwy

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,236
Posted By sean.hwy

The GRX 810 can handle at least 11-40T in a 2x...

The GRX 810 can handle at least 11-40T in a 2x setup. That's what I have run the last two years. So it can easily handle 11-40T in a 1x setup.

If you want to go bigger than 40T with GRX 810 you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,683
Posted By sean.hwy

The only time I do BIG and BIG if it's a rollings...

The only time I do BIG and BIG if it's a rollings hills and I am only going to using it for a minute or two.

The small and small is not any different than my MTB except maybe a tad chain rub on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,683
Posted By sean.hwy

For the last two years I have been running ...

For the last two years I have been running 48/32T with a 11-40T on Rear Derailleur Shimano GRX RX-810. Just have to adjust the B screw.

...
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