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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,443
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

Mavic wheels are a whole different animal because...

Mavic wheels are a whole different animal because their wheelsets are all very proprietary and generally do hold up quite well. If we are talking off the shelf rims and spokes and building up a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,443
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

i can agree with that. but we all know that...

i can agree with that. but we all know that generally a 24 spoke rim isn't going to be a good idea for us big guys. not to say it can't work but generally, the average 24 spoke wheel is not catered...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-16, 06:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,443
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

Thanks for the link, that is a great explanation...

Thanks for the link, that is a great explanation of it, though I think it more or less is in line with what I said in my first post and I think you have misinterpreted it slightly. With only 24...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-16, 06:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,194
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

thats a nice looking bike. My first bike was a...

thats a nice looking bike. My first bike was a giant rapid which is just a regular old flat bar road bike but yeah, that feeling of how fast it was is what motivated to ride more and more and more. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-16, 05:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,443
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

i'll tell you the problem you will have with a 24...

i'll tell you the problem you will have with a 24 spoke rear wheel. ITs not so much whether it's strong enough, we are talking about a road bike, as long as you arnent jumping curbs and such you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,072
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

you seriously need to learn how to ride a bike...

you seriously need to learn how to ride a bike man. Quite frankly, yes, if a car was about to hit me, I would think to move my weight back as I jammed on my brakes. the notion of intentionally...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,303
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

honestly, in my parts 27.5 has taken over just...

honestly, in my parts 27.5 has taken over just about everything it seems. 26 for XC bikes is definately a completely dead platform but with that said how many years did people ride nothing but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-23-15, 09:24 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,846
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

i bought this bike probably about 4 years ago to...

i bought this bike probably about 4 years ago to replace the nashbar aluminum touring frame bike I built that got stolen. It was a disappointment. Just never liked the ride, the brakes were a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-12-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,748
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

told the fiance that we would sell it to cover...

told the fiance that we would sell it to cover the cost of her frame but you know I'm going to try to build it up for me to ride since its my size :-)
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-11-14, 08:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,748
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

Just bought this off chainlove as well but the...

Just bought this off chainlove as well but the price had jumped up to $999. Stripping the parts to put on a Santa Cruz Juli for my fiancé. Told her we should get this when it was coming up for 875...
Forum: Touring
12-02-13, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,996
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

. I bought from Tree Fort Bikes last year . they...

. I bought from Tree Fort Bikes last year . they had a set of Handspun Velocity Dyad 32spoke wheels with a black Alfine dynamo front and an xt hub rear. The rims were also reflective finish. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

the type of rim on the wheel is irrellevant. you...

the type of rim on the wheel is irrellevant. you are torquing the rotor to the hub. so in other words, telling us you are putting them on dyad wheels doesn't really matter. on the other hand, if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-13, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,616
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

it wouldn't be overkill it would be UNDERkill. ...

it wouldn't be overkill it would be UNDERkill. From a structural integrity standpoint, no reason to not use bladed spokes for a 32 spoke wheel. from a weight standpoint, they are probably heavier...
Forum: Touring
10-11-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,110
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I've used dual compound in the past with fine...

I've used dual compound in the past with fine results. IT was my thought that the salmon is a softer compound so it's grippier and wears faster but does give better braking. I consider brake pads a...
Forum: Touring
10-11-13, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,164
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

well I've ridden both and I've ridden both a LOT....

well I've ridden both and I've ridden both a LOT. They are both great tires....for the right purposes. i love gatorskins on my racing bike for "training" purposes. on my touring bike i ride the...
Forum: Touring
10-11-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,903
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

i had an a 719 on the rear of one of my bikes and...

i had an a 719 on the rear of one of my bikes and had no issues....other than the bike getting stolen. those descriptions of the differences were excellent because there really is a wide range in...
Forum: Touring
10-11-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,362
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I'm late to this party and I see that the op long...

I'm late to this party and I see that the op long ago bought his LHT and not a DT, nevertheless, for posterity and anyone who may search a thread like this here are my thoughts.

I own a disc...
Forum: Touring
10-10-13, 06:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,800
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

That is a nice looking crank BUT for touring I...

That is a nice looking crank BUT for touring I prefer a triple for one main reason. The bigger the cogs are in the back, the more issues with shifting. A well setup system it's usually not much of...
Forum: Touring
10-10-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,800
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

same here and I'm running an 8 speed 11-28 in the...

same here and I'm running an 8 speed 11-28 in the rear. I went from NYC to Joplin Mo like that and I'm 250lbs plus I had 50lbs of gear on my bike. Could i have used a 32 in the rear? possibly but...
Forum: Touring
10-06-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,996
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

yep, the shifters are in fact made by microshift....

yep, the shifters are in fact made by microshift. I can't find my other pics for some reason. those pics above are from very early in the build when I was just trying to get it rollin

here is a...
Forum: Touring
10-06-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,996
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

Its just such a great frame for the $$$. nothing...

Its just such a great frame for the $$$. nothing wrong with my trucker but honestly, the trucker is $450 and the nashbar touring frame when they have their 20% off sale (which is seemingly once a...
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,628
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

agreed, huge BD fan here. got my road racing...

agreed, huge BD fan here. got my road racing bike from them. but even if someone is anti bikes direct, I'm pretty sure a stock LHT is also $1300. I would be looking to buy used and spend about 800...
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,628
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

you can easily add links to a chain, you don't...

you can easily add links to a chain, you don't need to buy an entire new chain and where do you buy chains that they cost $40??
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 09:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,996
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

that frame was one of my fav bikes til it got...

that frame was one of my fav bikes til it got stolen. i built it up with their carbon cx fork and ran disk brake up front vbrake in the rear. I had their little mini rack up front with a rear rack...
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,930
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

. Agreed. 23mm race tires are $60+ these daysbso...

. Agreed. 23mm race tires are $60+ these daysbso $50 for this tire is a bargain to me.
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,628
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

scratch that, the 10 speed deore may actually be...

scratch that, the 10 speed deore may actually be dynasys and I'm pretty darn sure you will have some cable pull issues. the good news is that usually shimano has a pretty conservative max cog size...
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 01:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,628
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

the only real issue you need to look out for if...

the only real issue you need to look out for if you swap your RD is the 10 speed MTB Dynasys stuff. I don't think the Deore level is dynasys thought but the slx and XT are dynasys and have a...
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

Thanks! Now do you know what will happen if i...

Thanks! Now do you know what will happen if i use the avid speed dial levers I have? I was thinking about making this swap today while I have time and then order these levers
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

disc brake help

I have a surly disc trucker that I originally built up with drop bars therefore I bought avid BB7 Road brakes. The drop bars got stolen from my bike but I had a set of flat bar roadbike levers that...
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 07:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,930
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

i have the 38c Hypers and loved them, honestly,...

i have the 38c Hypers and loved them, honestly, they are essentially vittorias road racing tire made in a 38c size. They are so damn light for the size of the tire it's incredible and they wear...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,025
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I fairness, I said I would give him the xc bike...

I fairness, I said I would give him the xc bike with full xtr so he's racing for moral satisfaction and I'm racing to win the bike back that I gave him to race me on. lol
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,025
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

hows this for superficial. I'll give you a xc...

hows this for superficial. I'll give you a xc bike with full xtr grouppo and I'll race you on the same frame and wheels with all alivio parts and we see who wins? If you win, you can say "I told...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,123
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I'm confused, if the magnet is hitting the...

I'm confused, if the magnet is hitting the sensor, cant you just put it on a spoke on the other side? it should still be close enough to trip the sensor
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

What was the final tally on dollars spent? You...

What was the final tally on dollars spent? You did a nice job, you could sell that to a hipster in brooklyn for $250-$300 (i'm not kidding)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,088
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

a little late to the party on this but I'll say...

a little late to the party on this but I'll say that my drivetrain on my racing bike stays looking so clean for one main reason; it almost never gets riddent when it's wet out. I don't like riding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,715
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I agree that I neglected to think about the...

I agree that I neglected to think about the freehub issue. many bikes are still being made today with 7 speed cassettes running on modern freehubs so I forgot that could very well be an issue.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,025
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

ssorry guys but it was my comment stating that he...

ssorry guys but it was my comment stating that he actual posted a mtb specific question and that if you don't like him on a personal level to ignore him that has spearheaded this discussion about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-13, 02:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,715
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

$70 is cheap? with all due respect, sounds like...

$70 is cheap? with all due respect, sounds like op is riding on a pretty old bike. I just bought a set of alivio 8speed shifter brake levers for $20 and a set of tektro vbrakes for $20. While the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,727
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

in my experience most people WAY over torque when...

in my experience most people WAY over torque when they put cassettes back on which obv makes it a pain in the ass to get them off again. I have zero issues with using a chain whip and adjustable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-13, 10:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I just waged war with a brand new one so while...

I just waged war with a brand new one so while your theory sounds plausible, the new ones are a beyotch too
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I'm going to punch every person in the fact that...

I'm going to punch every person in the fact that gives this advice......as soon as I get the feeling back in my thumbs and fingertips
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-28-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,310
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

enjoy it. it's not a terrible bike and if you...

enjoy it. it's not a terrible bike and if you find the stock shock too bouncy, look around for a suspension corrected rigid fork to put on the front. You can probably find one used for around $50...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-27-13, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,310
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

but he's not. he's buying it now, he needs to...

but he's not. he's buying it now, he needs to look at what can he get the bike for brand new now which is $350. so to pay $220 for a used one that isn't actually rideable in it's current state is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-26-13, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,310
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

ummmm, no. it costs about 350 new ...

ummmm, no. it costs about 350 new ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 857
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

i don't understand why you are even looking at a...

i don't understand why you are even looking at a MTB if you are just commuting. A flat bar roadie will suffice and be plenty strong if you get the correct wheels on it. a good one can be had for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-25-13, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,585,057
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

I hope you are joking about 100 psi. You run the...

I hope you are joking about 100 psi. You run the risk of blowing out the rims. Even if you are riding on paved streets you don't need half that pressure. I'm 250 lbs and run 50psi if I'm just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-13, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

shop may not be interested in taking them as...

shop may not be interested in taking them as trade. HAve you considered simply removing the inner and outer rings that come on the triple and using the crank that it comes with as your single crank...
Forum: Touring
02-19-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,199
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

more reasons why a double is quite doable for...

more reasons why a double is quite doable for touring. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/General-Lee-Wide-range-Cassette-Adapter-First-Look-2013.html
Forum: Touring
02-18-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,199
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

yep, I mentioned xx1 earlier. it's too costly...

yep, I mentioned xx1 earlier. it's too costly for many people at the moment but if they trickle the technology down it could really work nicely for a lot of applications. Some people who don't like...
Forum: Touring
02-18-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,199
Posted By DiscTruckerMF

Okay gentleman, while I must say I've been...

Okay gentleman, while I must say I've been aggressive in this pissing match, let us get back to answering the original question. OP is looking at a 10 speed rear drivetrain. Plain and simple, many...
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