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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,812
Posted By rdf37

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It actually originated in Bedrock by an engineer for the world famous cyclist...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By mstateglfr

I like the silver post, stem, and spacers. Looks...

I like the silver post, stem, and spacers. Looks good with the gray frame color and lighter frame accent color.
Gonna miss All City as a brand- Ive never owned one, came close many times thru the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My All City Space Horse. I bought it as a bare...

My All City Space Horse. I bought it as a bare frame, installed a GRX 820 12 speed drive line, Mavic Allroad wheels, Thompson Masterpiece post, Deda stem and bar, Brooks “Select” B17 saddle, XTR 9120...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-27-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By bOsscO

Yes! Welcome to the pink bike club. Steel is real.

Yes! Welcome to the pink bike club. Steel is real.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-27-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By Jaytron

New to the gravel gang. Went with this Surly...

New to the gravel gang. Went with this Surly Midnight Special because I wanted something steel with mounts to also haul a baby around/commute with.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By partyanimal

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles...

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles of Oklahoma dirt and gravel roads. Just a really fun and well-run event....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By Eric F

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By justin1138

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. ...

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. Couldn't have asked for a better day.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By cs1

I can't tell you how nice that bike is.

I can't tell you how nice that bike is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By Barry2

Not if you really love your bike ! Barry

Not if you really love your bike !

Barry
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By Eric F

Post-work "Happy Hour" fun... ...

Post-work "Happy Hour" fun...
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By justin1138

Got myself a new bike at the end of January for...

Got myself a new bike at the end of January for some extra motivation to ride more. In the last month and half I've put more miles on this bike than I rode all of last year!
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By justin1138

some post work trails... ...

some post work trails...

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By digthemlows

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just got my 36er from Black Sheep Bikes
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,365
Posted By axelwik

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Klein Rascal that I used for cross country racing back in the 1990s,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-23-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By force10

I have not asked her to cite any, but she isnt...

I have not asked her to cite any, but she isnt the sort to make recommendations without support. The following was her response to my query several weeks ago when we decided to try add lifting to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By 70sSanO

As I’ve aged certain tasks that are a badge of...

As I’ve aged certain tasks that are a badge of honor have sometimes become a bandage of shame.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By BTinNYC

Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack for your tires and a...

Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack for your tires and a squishy ball for your hands.

There are some really horrific rim-tire combinations out there. No reason to foul up your hands.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-23-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Ric Stern

I prioritise my cycling - so do that first, then...

I prioritise my cycling - so do that first, then later in the day do weights. I'm in the gym 3x's/week in the off-season and 1 or 2 / week in the race season. I did 30 to 35 road races last year and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Kai Winters

I generally don't weight train during the...

I generally don't weight train during the outdoors season but this season I am going to. It is more of an experiment and my daughter, a personal trainer, recommends it so I'll give it a go and see...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By MoAlpha

There are good data showing that endurance...

There are good data showing that endurance training performed in close temporal association with strength training reduces strength gains. During the off season, I only do short and easy stuff, if...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I also lift twice a week. Riding before the...

I also lift twice a week. Riding before the workout worked best for me, right before. I found my max weights were the same whether I'd ridden or not. As above, not so with lifting first. Pedal...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Hermes

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or...

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or other metric, IMO, riding and strength training mixed together may be done as one sees fit and has available time and energy.

If you are going for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Kai Winters

I lift twice per week and prioritize it as my...

I lift twice per week and prioritize it as my main workout followed by a recovery ride...ie zone 1 for an hour on Zwift.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By BTinNYC

I prioritize riding, so on double days workouts...

I prioritize riding, so on double days workouts come second. If my legs hurt from the ride, I don't do the jump squats or Bulgarians, as that will affect my next day's ride.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By work4bike

I've always strength trained, but I've upped it,...

I've always strength trained, but I've upped it, by being more regimental, since Thanksgiving, along with resetting my aerobic base. Love them deadlifts and squats...but a lot of other stuff too.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By base2

I got an email with a picture of the painted bike...

I got an email with a picture of the painted bike from the bike shop today. Silly me, I expected that to mean the frame was done. So, I raced down to the shop after work. Nope, not done yet; That's...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-20-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 582
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, swapping wheels back and forth is tiresome....

Yeah, swapping wheels back and forth is tiresome. That alone is reason enough to have two wheelsets for a heavily-ridden bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By Rick

I will try this when I change the pads...

I will try this when I change the pads (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/mechanical-disc-brake-alignment)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By Kontact

Because that is the correct way of centering the...

Because that is the correct way of centering the pads and making them square to the rotor. Holding the brake lever closed does not work reliably.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By mpetry912

I think he inferred that the rotor was out of...

I think he inferred that the rotor was out of true

/markp
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I'll shine a flashlight through the rotor and pad...

I'll shine a flashlight through the rotor and pad gaps. Andy
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By Camilo

I use a white bucket... Because I happened to...

I use a white bucket... Because I happened to have it nearby and then found I can move it around into the right position with my foot
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By Kontact

Generally; front wheel low, looking through the...

Generally; front wheel low, looking through the back of the caliper where the rotor enters as the wheel spins. White paper on the floor. You'll be looking in line with the pads, tangent to the rotor.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By 79pmooney

+ +1 "Race tight" means your brake lever...

+

+1 "Race tight" means your brake lever might survive and race again. (Having the levers themselves mounted "race tight" further improves the odds.) Scarred brake levers were a badge of honor....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By FBinNY

You want it functionally tight. Meaning tight...

You want it functionally tight. Meaning tight enough to steer without slipping.

I do this using the wheel between the knees test described above. It takes amazingly little handlebar force to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Andy

Andy
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By veganbikes

ALWAYS GREASE METAL ON METAL! Seatposts, quill...

ALWAYS GREASE METAL ON METAL! Seatposts, quill stems, bolts...A good seatpost and a good frame shouldn't have a difficult interface between seatpost and frame and if you do make sure you have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Garthr

I've only used a torque wrench for crank bolts so...

I've only used a torque wrench for crank bolts so I can't speak to any torque values for stems or bars for that matter. 6" allen wrenches are great for quill stem tightening. The longer the lever,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Iride01

I use to straddle the front wheel as I tightened...

I use to straddle the front wheel as I tightened quill stems. Every now and then as I tightened it I would hold the front wheel from moving with my legs and try turn the bars. If they moved the stem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By mpetry912

there's no torque spec for this you want to...

there's no torque spec for this

you want to imagine that you are drawing a wedge or a cone against the walls of the steerer tube

you want it good and snug but do not want to deform or distort...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By Sierra_rider

Ignored the winter storm warning the other day in...

Ignored the winter storm warning the other day in order to go hit my favorite local road climb and then do some logging roads. Started out as dry and a bit chilly, ended up blowing snow and really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By mpetry912

The Tektro R559 brakes are really good, maybe the...

The Tektro R559 brakes are really good, maybe the best rim brakes ever. I have them on the Dinucci and they work great.

I think if you set up the cable so that it fits your "wide" rims with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By FBinNY

Don't overthink this. You should find no issues...

Don't overthink this. You should find no issues swapping these wheels, since the rim diameters are the same.

You might even find that no brake adjustment is needed, with the difference being...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-04-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By mwandaw

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We celebrated the first day of the New Year with a ride on our...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By Eric F

Saturday's post-rain graveling in my local...

Saturday's post-rain graveling in my local hills...
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,003
Posted By Clipped_in

We have had an unusually dry December so I have...

We have had an unusually dry December so I have been able to get out on the trails here in Northern...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,238
Posted By ZIPP2001

Winter can now start

Now that I have a life with work getting back to normal my Winter riding season can begin. No snow yet so the studded Fat bike waits for the real fun to start. I'm riding my Orbea without studs and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-22-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,071
Posted By chief9245

Tires will make you crazy, and at todays prices...

Tires will make you crazy, and at todays prices it can get expensive to get right. You'll never find the perfect tire but there are some that hit almost every box. Half the recommendations I see are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-17-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 412
Posted By biker128pedal

Keeping Cyclocross Alive

At 62 I road my first cyclocross race a couple of week an ago. First organized race in about 25 years. But the best part was my granddaughter road the kids race. She had a blast riding the course...
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