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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By suncruiser

change it to whatever makes you happy. Honestly,...

change it to whatever makes you happy. Honestly, bull bars are more comfortable than you might expect, give it a few good rides as-is before changing anything.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,774
Posted By suncruiser

A little more love for my travel bike ...

A little more love for my travel bike

Receiving office is half mile away. Work smarter, not harder. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By suncruiser

that looks fantastic, and I'd be proud to own...

that looks fantastic, and I'd be proud to own that! If it fits you properly, I'd jump on that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By suncruiser

what's the make/model?

what's the make/model?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,262
Posted By suncruiser

I'm with the other guys. It's a crap shoot. I...

I'm with the other guys. It's a crap shoot. I have heard all kinds of horror stories about WM BSOs, but my experience with their singlespeed bikes is a tad different. Yes, I rode it home and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,774
Posted By suncruiser

SE Draft

Got this thing a couple weeks ago and I'm loving it! Just put new bar tape on and some new brake pads today, she just keeps getting prettier! ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By suncruiser

it goes by post count. I'm not sure how many...

it goes by post count. I'm not sure how many anymore, but you should be able to post images. I vaguely remember it being 10 but that could have changed
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By suncruiser

in my experience singlespeed bikes ride the same...

in my experience singlespeed bikes ride the same as other bikes, and yet they don't. There's a more lively feel to them, especially with road type bikes, and the lack of any extra complications...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By suncruiser

Is the bike a fixed gear or singlespeed? I can't...

Is the bike a fixed gear or singlespeed? I can't imagine a fixie having a rear brake at all, much less a disc setup. Not saying you're incorrect, just having a hard time wrapping my head around a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By suncruiser

2012 SE Draft hub question

What are the hub spacings for a 2012 SE Draft? I'd like to build a custom wheelset for my bike, got it second (or third or fourth) hand and really like the bike. I can't really measure it right now,...
Forum: Commuting
02-06-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By suncruiser

Haha it's both sides that do it, my potato of a...

Haha it's both sides that do it, my potato of a phone didn't capture both sides. I was leaning toward tire pressure, but it still doesn't make sense. I ran these tires before on my cruiser (hence the...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-23, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By suncruiser

Oddball tire wear

Would anyone here be able to tell me why a set of tires is wearing oddly uneven? Set of Schwalbe Fat Frank's on an Electra Townie Go (my wife's machine)

Center rib has normal wear, but the 2 ribs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 775
Posted By suncruiser

Update: replacing the tire

Update: replacing the tire
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 775
Posted By suncruiser

Its already on the back, deflate and add shoegoo...

Its already on the back, deflate and add shoegoo to keep more crap from getting into it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 775
Posted By suncruiser

If it's just tread that got nailed, not the...

If it's just tread that got nailed, not the casing, do I still need the boot?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 775
Posted By suncruiser

Repair, replace or ride?

Came home from a nice short 15 Miler last night and noticed a cut in my tread. Doesn't seem to be leaking, but these tires are fairly thin and light. Should I repair, replace or just ride? Just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By suncruiser

Repair, replace or ride?

Came home from a nice short 15 Miler last night and noticed a cut in my tread. Doesn't seem to be leaking, but these tires are fairly thin and light. Should I repair, replace or just ride? Just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By suncruiser

Rack bolts?

Building up a super commuter/bikepacking/off road rig from frameset (Surly Ogre) and I'm wondering if Wolf tooth Anodized bottle cage bolts will be strong enough to handle rack duty. Anyone have...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

I'm thinking at this point it may have been just...

I'm thinking at this point it may have been just needing a bit more break in time and very minor adjustment. Turned in each pad about half turn, made little difference, however a nice long descent...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

I've been trying to get the front end to lose...

I've been trying to get the front end to lose grip, mostly ripping the bars side to side to create enough sideways force on the tires to get them loose, or I lean hard into corners and push them by...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-18-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,660
Posted By suncruiser

Rear suspension cruiser?

Was scrolling through FB today and came across this. Has anyone here seen or ridden one? What are y'alls thoughts?...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

So far the rear brake on mine is needing...

So far the rear brake on mine is needing adjustment, I want a little bit more power out back and it feels like they're not grabbing as well as I want. Little adjustments I think still. On the other...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-19, 10:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,133
Posted By suncruiser

Generally lightweight jeans that are tight enough...

Generally lightweight jeans that are tight enough to stay off my chainring, a t-shirt and light jacket. (PHX, AZ)
Forum: Commuting
12-13-19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

I suppose I haven't held up to my promise of...

I suppose I haven't held up to my promise of after pics :lol:

This thing is so much smoother riding! I've put about 50 miles on it so far with the new tires and brakes and the miles pass by so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-19, 12:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,972
Posted By suncruiser

Got her back today...

Gotta say, I like the new looks! Spyres and the new version 2 piece rotors look good together. Now onto the 105 groupset. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,972
Posted By suncruiser

From what I saw the grand majority of bikes ran...

From what I saw the grand majority of bikes ran mechanical, I'm assuming for the same reason. Most common was BB7s, one or two had Spykes.

I'm going to use my standard 2 bikes year round. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,972
Posted By suncruiser

Thanks for all the input guys. Yes, I have...

Thanks for all the input guys. Yes, I have thought about just bumping up to hydraulic brakes, but hydraulic brakes have a distinct problem (in my personal experience) that I'm trying to actively...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,972
Posted By suncruiser

Currently moving from Shimano Claris to the 105...

Currently moving from Shimano Claris to the 105 7000 series, and the brakes are going to be TRP Spyres, which will be used with the claris until I get all the new drivetrain components
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,972
Posted By suncruiser

105 conundrum

So I have run into a roadblock here. I want to set my vaya up with a 105 groupset, but I want to keep cable actuated discs. 105 disc groupset is hydraulic. Will the 105 rim levers work with my cable...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

Thanks for all the info guys! I ended up going...

Thanks for all the info guys! I ended up going with Gravel king slicks, once I get my sealant (muc off) and my new brakes/brake cables I'm going to be sending them to Exhale (LBS of choice) for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,157
Posted By suncruiser

Just got my tires in... Would it make it easier...

Just got my tires in... Would it make it easier to mount them if I preshaped them with tubes?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-19, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,157
Posted By suncruiser

Wouldn't thinner tape save all of a couple of...

Wouldn't thinner tape save all of a couple of grams? I'm not doubting you really. Just kinda curious.

My bike is currently about 33lbs in itself, tubeless tires should bring it to around 30-31....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,157
Posted By suncruiser

All right cool. What rim strips would you guys...

All right cool. What rim strips would you guys recommend?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,157
Posted By suncruiser

What size tubeless tape?

Converting my gravel bike to tubeless, I have the WTB TCS wheels, already have the tires, valves and sealant either ordered or already at home. My question is what size tubeless rim tape should I use...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

Gotcha. That being said, how do they handle...

Gotcha. That being said, how do they handle (being microtread) on less than asphalt surface? I don't have much in the way of off pavement riding, but there are a few corners on the ride that it's...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

This is actually right up the alley of what I'm...

This is actually right up the alley of what I'm looking for, thanks! I'm between that and the Panaracer Gravelking, both with gumwalls.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,288
Posted By suncruiser

Tubeless commuting tire

Thinking of going tubeless on my vaya, but having a hard time finding a good commuter tire that can be used tubeless. Need something in 700x35/37. Any suggestions? So far my leading prospect is the...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,009
Posted By suncruiser

We don't have much for leaves here but we do have...

We don't have much for leaves here but we do have these annoying large beetles that run across the path with their butts pointed straight up... They make a rather satisfying crunch
Forum: Commuting
10-25-19, 10:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,316
Posted By suncruiser

Your build isn't far off my Initial build idea...

Your build isn't far off my Initial build idea for my gravel bike/light touring rig/commuter. Glad you went with the copper fenders, I couldn't find them when I was looking initially so I went with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-18-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By suncruiser

Bike ID?

I found this old thing at a scrapyard not far from my house, was wondering if it's worth the $50 he wants (and the further restoration of...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-19, 12:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,391
Posted By suncruiser

That's rough. I laid it down twice running down...

That's rough. I laid it down twice running down the hill right before I got to greenlake, right where you turn onto the bike path around it. Went to a set of continental Ride Tours and it seemed a...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-19, 11:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,391
Posted By suncruiser

All in tire choice with leaves IMHO. A year of...

All in tire choice with leaves IMHO. A year of riding from Lynnwood to the U-district taught me that, especially around lake Greenlake.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,391
Posted By suncruiser

Having ridden both extensively (Seattle and...

Having ridden both extensively (Seattle and Phoenix) I would take the cold drizzle any day. My limit for commuting is about 105f and -20f respectively (fairbanks, AK)

Easy to stay warm while...
Forum: Touring
06-06-19, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,168
Posted By suncruiser

Not to bring up a dead thread, but I'm bringing...

Not to bring up a dead thread, but I'm bringing it back up. Haven't gotten a front rack on my vaya yet, and i see a new front rack on the tubus site, with a platform set above the wheel. Anyone else...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 958
Posted By suncruiser

Is the bulge in the sidewall or the tread?

Is the bulge in the sidewall or the tread?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-19, 11:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,984
Posted By suncruiser

Thanks for all the replies guys. I've managed to...

Thanks for all the replies guys. I've managed to convince him (with the help of showing him this exact thread) to get a better bike overall. Right now he seems interested in the old trek single track...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,459
Posted By suncruiser

Most of what i would recommend has already been...

Most of what i would recommend has already been said above, but

At the weight you're at I'd strongly recommend spending the money to fully upgrade your brakes at the current size rotors. Separate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,984
Posted By suncruiser

Thanks guys. I'm gonna keep trying to convince...

Thanks guys. I'm gonna keep trying to convince him that the bike isn't worth the time/money/effort and her should get a nice used mountain bike to commute on.

I kinda figured the chain line was a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,984
Posted By suncruiser

Sorry if I miss anyone in here. The bike is his...

Sorry if I miss anyone in here. The bike is his only mode of transportation, and he seems rather in love with the bike, he's not interested in buying another machine (no matter how I try and shift...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,984
Posted By suncruiser

BSO Upgrade options.

All right, so my neighbor wants to upgrade the running gear on his Wal-Mart Hyper dual suspension mountain bike. Standard 21spd 3/7 split. I'm pretty sure the bike has a direct mount RD, which is...
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