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01-03-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By mihlbach

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10-17-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,220
Posted By mihlbach

Incorrect

Incorrect
10-12-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,220
Posted By mihlbach

I am sure whatever you are cleaning your tires...

I am sure whatever you are cleaning your tires with, it is not improving their performance in any way. Whatever residual chemicals are left on the tire surface from the cleaning would probably reduce...
07-24-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By mihlbach

I had similar problems with Onyx BMX race hubs. I...

I had similar problems with Onyx BMX race hubs. I warranteed several hubs over a period of 5 years for cracked flanges both front and rear. I finally gave up and just went with Profile hubs and have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By mihlbach

Re-wrap your bars so the tape goes further out...

Re-wrap your bars so the tape goes further out onto the lever and covers the mineral oil port. The tape softens the edge created by the mineral oil port. My di2 ultegra levers are set up that way and...
02-23-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By mihlbach

I've tried a few 27" tires in the recent past. I...

I've tried a few 27" tires in the recent past. I am most happy with these....https://www.swifttire.com/product/sand-canyon-27-x-1-38-folding-tan/

The nominal size is 27 x 1 3/8, but they are...
01-26-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,355
Posted By mihlbach

Curb Dogs (1987)

Curb Dogs (1987)
01-17-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,062
Posted By mihlbach

I barely ever ride a mountain bike anymore,...

I barely ever ride a mountain bike anymore, opting for these instead. The tracklocross is always fixed, while the cyclocross alternates between SS and fixed. I ride these mostly on local mountain...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,310
Posted By mihlbach

I have no experience with Pirelli tires, but I...

I have no experience with Pirelli tires, but I made the switch from GP4000IIs to GP5000s (both the tubeless and tubed variety) a couple of years ago and have been riding Long Island roads without a...
06-24-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,360
Posted By mihlbach

Usually if I get stuck behind a cyclist while...

Usually if I get stuck behind a cyclist while driving, I will gladly slow and follow them for as long as needed. This gives me an opportunity to carefully assess their fredliness and fantasize about...
06-10-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,886
Posted By mihlbach

Meh...he whined like a child and complained a lot...

Meh...he whined like a child and complained a lot about how hard it was. I wish him a speedy recovery, but he seemed out of his depth. What he was attempting is not that hard with proper forethought.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By mihlbach

A ruler or tape measure may provide some insight.

A ruler or tape measure may provide some insight.
06-03-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 571
Posted By mihlbach

Road bikes aren’t particularly fragile. The...

Road bikes aren’t particularly fragile. The narrower, higher pressure tires, and quicker geometry will limit their capabilities on anything but pavement, but no properly assembled road bike is going...
05-03-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,495
Posted By mihlbach

In my experience with tubeless tires, after a...

In my experience with tubeless tires, after a tire is installed, air loss slows with time. As the tire is ridden, the sealant gradually gunks up all the micro leaks. In contrast, inner tubes always...
04-15-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By mihlbach

Any basic touring or urban tire that prioritizes...

Any basic touring or urban tire that prioritizes longevity over rolling resistance should be fine. The Schwalbe Marathon comes to mind. The small amount of extra weight and added resistance from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,154
Posted By mihlbach

Dial it up tp 400 watts and drope him.

Dial it up tp 400 watts and drope him.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,906
Posted By mihlbach

I have been running a Schwalbe Aerothan (front)...

I have been running a Schwalbe Aerothan (front) and a Pirelli Smarttube (rear) for about a year…about 5000 miles. They sure look fragile and I made sure my rim was good and clean when I installed...
03-24-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,651
Posted By mihlbach

I like spending money on bike parts. I hate...

I like spending money on bike parts. I hate spending money on cycling apparel, maybe because I can't lean clothing against the wall and stare at it. I wear good stuff, but only purchase clothing as...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 35,414
Posted By mihlbach

Litespeed Ultimate disk with custom wheels I...

Litespeed Ultimate disk with custom wheels I built myself. Acquired 1 week ago. Happy so far, but there hasn't been enough time to develop an informed opinion.
...
02-16-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,411
Posted By mihlbach

Don't be pedantic. An investment does not have to...

Don't be pedantic. An investment does not have to directly increase in monetary value to be understood as an investment. Investment is time, energy, or matter spent in the hope of future benefits...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,528
Posted By mihlbach

Before moving to 12 speed, I was using 13-25 10...

Before moving to 12 speed, I was using 13-25 10 speed cassettes with a standard double just to close in all the gaps. My decision to finally go to 12 speed has a lot to do with me not being able to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,528
Posted By mihlbach

Haha, thanks for the laugh. For the record, the...

Haha, thanks for the laugh.
For the record, the cassette is a 11-30, 12 speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,528
Posted By mihlbach

Chain rotation plan for cassette longevity

I just acquired a new Litespeed Ultimate Disk with Ultegra Di2 R8170. Inexplicably, the bike came stocked with a Dura Ace cassette, which, as the larger cogs are made of titanium, is not as durable...
01-29-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,175
Posted By mihlbach

You might just try wearing shoes less. I was...

You might just try wearing shoes less. I was experiencing chronic issues with plantar toe numbness last year in my left foot that turned to pain when cycling for extended periods. Before that, I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,273
Posted By mihlbach

There’s not much faff involved. It’s an inner...

There’s not much faff involved. It’s an inner tube. You install it the same way you would install any other inner tube. They reliably hold air and are easily and reliably patched with the right patch...
01-06-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,062
Posted By mihlbach

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11-17-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,291
Posted By mihlbach

At night, I use one rear blinky, and one...

At night, I use one rear blinky, and one headlight (as bright as is needed to see the road ahead of me and no more) and a Nathan reflective vest and a reflective helmet (in addition to a few other...
11-02-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,458
Posted By mihlbach

I was in the same boat last fall. My road bike is...

I was in the same boat last fall. My road bike is a high-end rim-brake bike, still perfectly functional except for worn out hubs and rims. I had to make a choice...new bike or just get some fresh...
11-02-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,458
Posted By mihlbach

If you're looking for deep aero rims, consider...

If you're looking for deep aero rims, consider November's Rail 55. The hubs are your choice. You can save some money by going with Bitex or Boyd hubs or spend more on White Industries or Chris King....
09-26-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,329
Posted By mihlbach

I have been experimenting with Schwalbe Aerothan...

I have been experimenting with Schwalbe Aerothan tubes in the interest of phasing out the tubeless setups on some of my bikes. I almost never get punctures so tubeless just seems more and more like a...
09-11-21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,244
Posted By mihlbach

Stand more

Stand more
09-01-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,049
Posted By mihlbach

You need resin pads.

You need resin pads.
08-29-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By mihlbach

Perhaps there is some residual sealant or water...

Perhaps there is some residual sealant or water in your rim that is seeping out around your valve stem, making the rim wet in that area.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By mihlbach

Practice your skids.

Practice your skids.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,227
Posted By mihlbach

Any situation that throws more dust and dirt into...

Any situation that throws more dust and dirt into your chain than would occur on clean dry roads will result in faster wear.
07-27-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,280
Posted By mihlbach

I only bring one pair of bibs on tours and...

I only bring one pair of bibs on tours and bikepacking trips that are a week long or less. I generally bring very little cloting of any type, and I avoid redundancy. Unnecessary clothing takes up a...
06-24-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,461
Posted By mihlbach

I always carry both a pump and CO2. For a...

I always carry both a pump and CO2.

For a simple deflated tire due to a puncture, my default choice is the pump. I will use CO2 if cold, raining, or if in some other unpleasant situation that...
06-23-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,249
Posted By mihlbach

What is a 1/8" crankset? I would prefer it came...

What is a 1/8" crankset?
I would prefer it came without a chainring.
05-20-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,361
Posted By mihlbach

You are implicating the wrong nerve. The median...

You are implicating the wrong nerve. The median nerve travels thru the carpal tunnel and provides cutaneous sensation to digits 1, 2, 3 and the lateral 1/2 of 4. The ulnar nerve (the other nerve in...
05-18-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
Posted By mihlbach

I find frequent red light and stop signs to be...

I find frequent red light and stop signs to be annoying when riding brakeless with >75 gear inches. The high gear just requires a lot of unnecessary strain, stopping and accelerating, and in this...
05-08-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,353
Posted By mihlbach

A Canondale store opened up near me in 2013. They...

A Canondale store opened up near me in 2013. They only sold Canondales and other related brands. It closed after a few years. Limiting yourself to one brand seems like a poor business plan for an...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-21, 05:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,620
Posted By mihlbach

Exactly. If the patch sealed the puncture as it...

Exactly. If the patch sealed the puncture as it should, then it is just as reliable as a new tube.
I never replace a tube unless it is irreparably damaged. I am mostly riding tubeless these days,...
05-06-21, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By mihlbach

The temperature, humidity, also the amount of...

The temperature, humidity, also the amount of fluid you may loose from punctures and poorly sealed tires are probably the most significant variables. The kind of tire may make a minor...
05-06-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By mihlbach

Perfect!...thanks for verifying.

Perfect!...thanks for verifying.
05-06-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By mihlbach

installing straight fork into tapered head tube

My hardtail has a tapered (1 1/8"-1/.5") head tube and Rockshox Pike suspension fork. I plan to remove the suspension fork and install a rigid Surly Krampus fork for carrying luggage for bikepacking....
03-09-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,755
Posted By mihlbach

If it matches the aesthetics of the bike, I agree...

If it matches the aesthetics of the bike, I agree 110%.
02-11-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,309
Posted By mihlbach

I may be misinterpreting what you mean by "knock...

I may be misinterpreting what you mean by "knock off", but if you are suggesting it is an inferior imitation, that is not correct. Novatec is a well-known Tiawanese hub OEM that designs and makes...
02-11-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,309
Posted By mihlbach

Another example that is way less costly than the...

Another example that is way less costly than the Level hub....
02-10-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,309
Posted By mihlbach

There are many front disk hubs that can easily be...

There are many front disk hubs that can easily be converted into fixed gear hubs using a cog drilled with the ISO 6 bolt rotor mount pattern. It's a very reliable system. Disk brakes are built to...
02-09-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,036
Posted By mihlbach

KMC 610 (3/32") and 510 (1/8") singlespeed chains...

KMC 610 (3/32") and 510 (1/8") singlespeed chains come with a single preinstalled half link. You can either leave it in or remove it when you install the chain. You won't need to buy extra...
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