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West coast snoozeball update: they broke out the bee vacuum!
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Urrph. These tires are so tight they refuse to pop up onto the shelf with a hand pump. Then I tried the ol' trick to put a tube in to pop a bead on there. But the beads were soapy and the tires so tight that when I pulled the tube out, the other bead just slid right down into the trough again.
Sooo... got the tubes in and I'll ride 'em for a couple days and with any luck the soap will dry and one bead will stay on the shelf and I can get tubeless setup.
I'm sure this is all the fault of big air compressor trying to get me to buy a compressor
Sooo... got the tubes in and I'll ride 'em for a couple days and with any luck the soap will dry and one bead will stay on the shelf and I can get tubeless setup.
I'm sure this is all the fault of big air compressor trying to get me to buy a compressor
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Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club "Dutchy Estate", A race, 1st of 3 starters.
We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter attack shenanigans. Then it was me and Mr. Trek, who (screenshot below) did the lions share of the work. And by that, I mean like all of it. He tried to shake me a few times but couldn't do it, and then would just like motor at 5.0 w/kg continually. I just rode his wheel like ummmm.... ok? I'm not gonna get worn out riding 4-4.5 in his draft. He should have feigned some weakness, or at least just not pulled as hard so his attacks would have been more effective.
In fact I was pretty scared of him, until about 2 laps to go (of 6) I could tell that I had more snap and that he wasn't gonna shake me. I launched on the last little hill about 1.0 miles out and he couldn't hold match my attack. I felt bad just camping his wheel the whole time, but hey that's bike racing. He had stronger legs but didn't do a good job at the whole racing part.
We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter attack shenanigans. Then it was me and Mr. Trek, who (screenshot below) did the lions share of the work. And by that, I mean like all of it. He tried to shake me a few times but couldn't do it, and then would just like motor at 5.0 w/kg continually. I just rode his wheel like ummmm.... ok? I'm not gonna get worn out riding 4-4.5 in his draft. He should have feigned some weakness, or at least just not pulled as hard so his attacks would have been more effective.
In fact I was pretty scared of him, until about 2 laps to go (of 6) I could tell that I had more snap and that he wasn't gonna shake me. I launched on the last little hill about 1.0 miles out and he couldn't hold match my attack. I felt bad just camping his wheel the whole time, but hey that's bike racing. He had stronger legs but didn't do a good job at the whole racing part.
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I got busy and spaced my afternoon cup of coffee. By the time I realized it, it was too late.
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Just poured myself a second glass of wine to accompany some dark chocolate after my dinner, and as soon as I sat down, I started hearing some whining through the baby monitor. Damn it, that was a short nap. What does a man need to do to get some peace around these parts???
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It's always something.
I am pretty satisfied with the wheels I built, so I was about to install the rim tape I'd bought. 20mm wide. The inner width of the rims is 19mm. So it won't fit. Had to order more, and I'm currently waiting for it.
Then there's the Circuit. The hoods FINALLY arrived from Poland!! So when I got home, I set about switching the levers to the new bars, and swapping on the new hoods. I got all the way through it and I was tightening down the pinch bolts on the brake cables, when I discovered that the threads on the pinchbolt for the rear are stripped. This is a special, short bolt that threads into the caliper arm. And probably the threads in there are also bad. Aw, ****. So, since they come in pairs, I ordered a set of front and rear Sante brake calipers off Ebay.
And now I'm waiting for THEM, too!
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I've changed the tube a couple times on a ride and I still don't know how I did it. At home I use a big screwdriver to break the tire loose.
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The second tightest combo I've had. The worst was Panaracer Fire XC Pro tubeless on Mavic Crossmax 26ers.
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Since Flag is so much less thorny than down in the desert I might just keep running tubes up here forever, who knows.
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Just poured myself a second glass of wine to accompany some dark chocolate after my dinner, and as soon as I sat down, I started hearing some whining through the baby monitor. Damn it, that was a short nap. What does a man need to do to get some peace around these parts???
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My bike came with Maxxis Rekons, 2.8 on 35mm internal width rims. Both TL compatible. They are so hard to get the bead off it's ridiculous. I use tubes and when I inflate them the bead pops on around 40 psi.
I've changed the tube a couple times on a ride and I still don't know how I did it. At home I use a big screwdriver to break the tire loose.
I've changed the tube a couple times on a ride and I still don't know how I did it. At home I use a big screwdriver to break the tire loose.
That's pretty wild as all my plus tyres have been pretty easy mount/dismounts. Can't remember if I've had Maxxis on there, seems like it though. Kendas and schwalbes in 2.8 and 3.0 fairly easy. Stans rims, 30mm, kinda skinny for plus tyres but seems to work OK.
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Screwdriver, OMG!
That's pretty wild as all my plus tyres have been pretty easy mount/dismounts. Can't remember if I've had Maxxis on there, seems like it though. Kendas and schwalbes in 2.8 and 3.0 fairly easy. Stans rims, 30mm, kinda skinny for plus tyres but seems to work OK.
That's pretty wild as all my plus tyres have been pretty easy mount/dismounts. Can't remember if I've had Maxxis on there, seems like it though. Kendas and schwalbes in 2.8 and 3.0 fairly easy. Stans rims, 30mm, kinda skinny for plus tyres but seems to work OK.
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I've been keeping a bag of decaf on hand pretty steady lately so I can have coffee all day and all night. I usually do half caff in the mornings, decaf only after 1400 hours Currently Peet's Major Whoozit decaf and Bustello caffeinated.
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The Knicks eliminated the 76ers. I didn't expect that. Bucks are out, too. Lots of injuries there, though.
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My bike came with Maxxis Rekons, 2.8 on 35mm internal width rims. Both TL compatible. They are so hard to get the bead off it's ridiculous. I use tubes and when I inflate them the bead pops on around 40 psi.
I've changed the tube a couple times on a ride and I still don't know how I did it. At home I use a big screwdriver to break the tire loose.
I've changed the tube a couple times on a ride and I still don't know how I did it. At home I use a big screwdriver to break the tire loose.
I use a ratcheting wood working clamp and a couple of pieces of softwood lumber. It has never failed to get the bead over the lip on the rim on one side or on both. And there is much less risk of damage to tire, rim, or body.
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Glad you're ok abshipp. MTB certainly has it's risks. FWIW, I've crashed many times on the MTB, only a couple of them amounted to more than me just dusting myself off. I've had more bad accidents on the road.
Also I don't really do jumps haha. That's a young man's game! Used to ride my bmx bike on dirt jumps a lot as a kid.
Also I don't really do jumps haha. That's a young man's game! Used to ride my bmx bike on dirt jumps a lot as a kid.
I know that progressing on the MTB involves riding at the edge of your skill level, but there's lots of stuff I will just walk if I don't feel comfortable. Modern MTBs do a great job letting you get away with a lot but it can go pretty bad if you push too far. I'm scared of riding in Pisgah because the consequences of messing up can be pretty significant. Doesn't help that if you get hurt out there you are pretty inaccessible to anyone who could help you, if you can get in contact with them.
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Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club "Dutchy Estate", A race, 1st of 3 starters.
We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter attack shenanigans. Then it was me and Mr. Trek, who (screenshot below) did the lions share of the work. And by that, I mean like all of it. He tried to shake me a few times but couldn't do it, and then would just like motor at 5.0 w/kg continually. I just rode his wheel like ummmm.... ok? I'm not gonna get worn out riding 4-4.5 in his draft. He should have feigned some weakness, or at least just not pulled as hard so his attacks would have been more effective.
In fact I was pretty scared of him, until about 2 laps to go (of 6) I could tell that I had more snap and that he wasn't gonna shake me. I launched on the last little hill about 1.0 miles out and he couldn't hold match my attack. I felt bad just camping his wheel the whole time, but hey that's bike racing. He had stronger legs but didn't do a good job at the whole racing part.
We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter attack shenanigans. Then it was me and Mr. Trek, who (screenshot below) did the lions share of the work. And by that, I mean like all of it. He tried to shake me a few times but couldn't do it, and then would just like motor at 5.0 w/kg continually. I just rode his wheel like ummmm.... ok? I'm not gonna get worn out riding 4-4.5 in his draft. He should have feigned some weakness, or at least just not pulled as hard so his attacks would have been more effective.
In fact I was pretty scared of him, until about 2 laps to go (of 6) I could tell that I had more snap and that he wasn't gonna shake me. I launched on the last little hill about 1.0 miles out and he couldn't hold match my attack. I felt bad just camping his wheel the whole time, but hey that's bike racing. He had stronger legs but didn't do a good job at the whole racing part.
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The Knicks have been absent from the playoffs for an eternity. Last year’s appearance was just a warmup, but this year it’s “Bring on the hated Celtics”!
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Repairs to the Subaru are underway. Estimate is only $3K. Thought it would be much higher. Driver’s insurance has admitted fault, so I don’t have to pay the $500 deductible.
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No, no, no, a thousand times no! I've no doubt that your hands are a lot steadier than mine, but there is an easier and safer way.
I use a ratcheting wood working clamp and a couple of pieces of softwood lumber. It has never failed to get the bead over the lip on the rim on one side or on both. And there is much less risk of damage to tire, rim, or body.
I use a ratcheting wood working clamp and a couple of pieces of softwood lumber. It has never failed to get the bead over the lip on the rim on one side or on both. And there is much less risk of damage to tire, rim, or body.
I'm not picturing what you are describing. You are squeezing the tire together to get the bead loose? I've tried to squeeze it and nothing seems to get a bite. Once the tire is flat the beads are seemingly welded to the rim. When I finally get the bead loose it's as easy as any other mtb tire to remove or install the tire from the rim.
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I didn't expect much from the Lakers but the Clippers are loaded with superstars and still struggle.
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