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Forum: Commuting
12-14-12, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,203
Posted By Alupang

Shimano PD MX30. Best pedal ever imo and I...

Shimano PD MX30. Best pedal ever imo and I suggest you stock up before they stop making them. Rebuildable and smooth as butter with real ball bearings. I've been beating the heck out of one pair for...
Forum: Commuting
12-09-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,766
Posted By Alupang

Nice post and good thoughts. I view this as...

Nice post and good thoughts.

I view this as an upside. Whatever I need from any department store I can buy on ebay for a fraction and have it mailed to me. I'd rather support small local...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,513
Posted By Alupang

I agree and I have 3 always ready to go. My main...

I agree and I have 3 always ready to go. My main "Commuter One" is decked out with heavy commuting wheels/tires while the others can be same with a simple wheel swap. I have a spare set of commuting...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-12, 10:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,766
Posted By Alupang

As much as I tried, I simply could not motivate...

As much as I tried, I simply could not motivate myself to workout after work. After years of failing, I realized I don't have time to be trapped in a steel cage for an hour a day so I started biking...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

I also want to add that the added sidewall...

I also want to add that the added sidewall protection is invaluable. A few months ago a 2 inch screw speared my brand new Gator Hardshell and exited out the sidewall near the rim. Very difficult if...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

Depending on what tire you choose to use a liner...

Depending on what tire you choose to use a liner yeah for sure--it's up to you how much protection you need. Plus there are no edges to grind on your tube since the liner is perfectly continuous...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-12, 01:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,515
Posted By Alupang

That's why I use smaller 23mm tire inside my 25mm...

That's why I use smaller 23mm tire inside my 25mm tire as my liner--it's continuous with no edges to cause abrasion on the tube. You can choose the thickness/protection you want by selecting the type...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-12, 12:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,515
Posted By Alupang

For commuting I use 25mm Marathon Plus--they are...

For commuting I use 25mm Marathon Plus--they are far lighter at 580 grams than 28mm or 32mm at 800 grams. They roll OK and so far no flats over heavy glass. On weekends I play on another bike with...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-12, 12:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,515
Posted By Alupang

You use liners with Marathon Plus... Have you had...

You use liners with Marathon Plus... Have you had flats with "just" a Marathon Plus?
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,832
Posted By Alupang

Trying to get grain out of my diet here. I...

Trying to get grain out of my diet here. I usually carry dried fruits like prunes and cranberries in my hip pouch. At work I have lots of walnuts and almonds to munch on.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 06:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By Alupang

28 miles round trip here on Guam--averaging about...

28 miles round trip here on Guam--averaging about 9 works days out of 10. Sometimes the matrix requires the use of my truck.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 03:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Yeah that certainly sounds better to me--others...

Yeah that certainly sounds better to me--others here love White Lightning and convinced me it's great. Someday I may give White Lightning a try again--but I'm all set up for parrafin and it works...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

I cannot/do not get flats on the way to work. I...

I cannot/do not get flats on the way to work. I don't even want to consider the possibility of a flat tire on the way to work. Once you accept that, it follows that pumps and tubes aren't needed....
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 02:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

Yes lots of great places to ride on Guam...heck...

Yes lots of great places to ride on Guam...heck in the tourist area where I live the roads and sidewalks are clean enough to run a standard racing training tire like Conti GP4000.

But...once you...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-12, 01:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

I've read nothing but rave reviews on the...

I've read nothing but rave reviews on the Marathon Supremes and would love to try them. However I think the smallest available is 28mm and I'm worried that it won't fit my 2008 Advanced or even...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Now THIS is a very cool idea indeed. Heat the...

Now THIS is a very cool idea indeed. Heat the chain with a paint remover gun and rub a block of wax on it! I gotta try this thanks. I bet the chain just sucks the wax off. Very interesting thanks!
Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

Here are a few pics of my Vittoria tire liner...

Here are a few pics of my Vittoria tire liner inside a Gator Hardshell. I cut the bead off and leave quite a bit of sidewall to double up that area too. This works great.
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Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

OK so what about pretty good smooth pavement...

OK so what about pretty good smooth pavement and/or concrete but with glass and wire and misc debris all over? This makes up 99 percent of my riding--pretty smooth surface yes but covered with glass...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

To be honest, it's the bulges and wobble issue...

To be honest, it's the bulges and wobble issue with my Marathon/M+ that concerns me regarding Schwalbe's quality control. If I'm spending $50+ on a tire, I want it round and true without bulges. I've...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

You could just go with Marathon Plus front and...

You could just go with Marathon Plus front and rear and forget about my liners. But I purchased both the regular and "Plus" version Marathon to compare and it is my guess/opinion that the regular...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

My tires don't go flat what's the rationale for...

My tires don't go flat what's the rationale for carrying a pump/inflater or tubes? I don't carry anything besides water and some breakfast snacks. I do carry a very small Park Tools Multi-tool for...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-12, 11:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alupang

My Guam Commuter Bike Project Thoughts

OK I thought I'd share my commuting bike project thoughts. I think I've finally settled down to what I think is the best build for my specific needs. First a little info about my commute: It's 14...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,469
Posted By Alupang

Switch to waxing your chain with parrafin wax....

Switch to waxing your chain with parrafin wax. Did you read my thread "On Parrafin Wax"? No more mess.
Forum: Commuting
11-30-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,435
Posted By Alupang

Me too: DT Swiss RR 465 but with Dura Ace 7900...

Me too: DT Swiss RR 465 but with Dura Ace 7900 32H hubs. 25mm Marathon Plus on the front and 25mm Marathon (non Plus) on the rear with a 23mm Ultra Gatorskin (bead cut off) fitted inside as a liner....
Forum: Commuting
11-30-12, 02:08 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,572
Posted By Alupang

I believe the probability of puncturing a ...

I believe the probability of puncturing a Marathon Plus is low enough to ride without pump and tubes. I commute only 14 miles each way to work and always carry a cell so in the extremely rare event...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-12, 02:42 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,572
Posted By Alupang

I second that. I don't even bother to inspect my...

I second that. I don't even bother to inspect my Marathons and Guam's roads are 3rd world at best. Just install and ride and forget about carrying pumps and tubes--totally unnecessary. I ride on and...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-12, 12:34 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,572
Posted By Alupang

For my daily commute over glass filled roads here...

For my daily commute over glass filled roads here on Guam, I run a 25mm Marathon Plus in the front and a regular 25mm Marathon in the rear with a 23mm Ultra Gatorskin inside used as a liner. I cut...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

So White Lightning cakes up on the pullys I...

So White Lightning cakes up on the pullys I thought it behaved just like wax and flaked off clean. Hmmm.
Forum: Commuting
11-21-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Wondering about using a master link to break the...

Wondering about using a master link to break the chain...is it in the wax along with the chain pictured? Can you use a mater link if it's coated with wax? If not, how do you lube that critical link?...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Since I just throw the pot on the stove and...

Since I just throw the pot on the stove and continue to watch TV, take a shower, etc. I don't give it a second thought. Then I put the pot down near/under my crankset and run the installed chain...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Yeah your drivetrain looks good so I was wrong...

Yeah your drivetrain looks good so I was wrong saying all wax based lubes collect grime like oil. So imo it all boils down to method of application. You carefully squeeze a drop or two on each...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-12, 02:02 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Fair enough and 2 wrongs don't make a right....

Fair enough and 2 wrongs don't make a right. Right? Can I ask though...you keep reapplying White Lightning over and over correct? You say you don't use rags or anything to wipe down the chain. Where...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-12, 01:50 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Yeah my pot is about the size of a med/med-small...

Yeah my pot is about the size of a med/med-small soup pan. I will tell you this: I get the wax pretty darn hot--hot enough so it's churning over a bit on the stove. Hot enough so when you dip the...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-12, 01:38 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

4 or 5 waxings per batch? LOL I've been using my...

4 or 5 waxings per batch? LOL I've been using my same old pot of wax for years and years. Yep my wax is black now (actually grey) but I don't care--the chain exits out of the pot looking perfect...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 12:51 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Yes you are 100 percent correct that you must...

Yes you are 100 percent correct that you must keep the chain in the hox wax long enough to heat the chain so the wax adheres to the metal and melts the old wax away completely. I thought I was clear...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 12:29 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Weird. My chain is smooth as butter for many...

Weird. My chain is smooth as butter for many miles after waxing. Perhaps your chain was rusty and old and worn out from using grimy gritty oil for too long. Wax can't fix a rusty squeaky...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-12, 12:25 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

I throw the pot on the stove and take a shower or...

I throw the pot on the stove and take a shower or something...then in under 5 mins the whole process is done. That's a pain to do?? No. Not really all that effective? I've been waxing with parrafin...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

I already have an oven. Sounds like using White...

I already have an oven. Sounds like using White Lightning works great for you and I agree it's nice to be able to carry a small bottle with you for lubing on the road or at work for example.

But...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-12, 01:54 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

I don't count the time it takes to melt the wax...

I don't count the time it takes to melt the wax because I just throw it on the stove while I do other household chores (like sweeping, cooking diner etc.) as it's melting. So the time to melt the wax...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-12, 12:47 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Any of the commercially available "wax" lubes...

Any of the commercially available "wax" lubes attract grime like oil. Yuk. Glad to hear you are giving wax a try and see the advantages.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-12, 12:28 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

How can my drape method that can completed in...

How can my drape method that can completed in under 5 mins be cumbersome? It takes me longer to shave each morning. Compared to a filthy grimy chain, cassette and pulleys that require cleaning in...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Yep but I don't consider it a mess at all--I...

Yep but I don't consider it a mess at all--I allow a build up of wax to protect that small area of the bottom bracket for the the chain to slide across. It just flakes off with your fingernail if you...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-12, 12:04 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Wow talk about a buzz killer. Been waxing since...

Wow talk about a buzz killer. Been waxing since the 1970s...no issues yet but yeah there is a risk in everything I suppose. I have dripped wax on my hands and while it stings a bit, I'm still alive....
Forum: Commuting
10-07-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

There isn't any significant grit and grime on...

There isn't any significant grit and grime on waxed chains. I can slide my hand across my chain and cassette and it comes off clean, even after 200 miles of riding. Any particles on the chain will be...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Once cooled the chain is pretty darn stiff--I...

Once cooled the chain is pretty darn stiff--I would think installing a cooled freshly waxed stiff chain would be a pita...lots of broken chunks of wax making a mess? I like to take my bike outside...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Yeah I suppose if you can take your chain apart...

Yeah I suppose if you can take your chain apart dozens of times without any drawbacks...hmmm I always thought those quick disconnect links didn't hold up well to many disconnects. I also don't like...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

I've always thought those quick disconnect links...

I've always thought those quick disconnect links were unreliable--maybe I'm wrong? If so, why doesn't Shimano offer a quick disconnect link then? So the "downside" (however small) is reliability but...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

You can still wait for bubbles with my drape...

You can still wait for bubbles with my drape method--I can leave the draped section in the wax for as long as I wish though 10 seconds seems long enough to get the job done. I don't like breaking the...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 671
Posted By Alupang

I live on tropical island Guam and use Shimano DX...

I live on tropical island Guam and use Shimano DX BMX pedals with super lightweight Crocs rubber shoes. The Crocs really stick into the pedal's grip screws. Great for rain and sweat just hose the...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,130
Posted By Alupang

Note the little tupperware stand to raise the pot...

Note the little tupperware stand to raise the pot closer to the chain and the wax almost filling the pot to the top. This allows more links to drape into the chain=less time to finish revolution....
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