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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 15,940
Posted By freetors

Honestly I think this will be good. I can't even...

Honestly I think this will be good. I can't even imagine the sheer number of SKUs on of all the components that cover at least a dozen different groupsets across road and MTB. At the end of the day I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,969
Posted By freetors

I'm thinking stuff like motorcycle hill climbs....

I'm thinking stuff like motorcycle hill climbs. Where most of the competitors literally can't get up. You're never going to be able to do anything like this on a road bike.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,969
Posted By freetors

I was really hoping this thread would be more...

I was really hoping this thread would be more about pushing the limits of what is actually climbable, not "hill climbing racing". I would love to see some custom bikes with ultra low gears, stretched...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,108
Posted By freetors

A tap wrench (of that style) that accepts a 9/16"...

A tap wrench (of that style) that accepts a 9/16" tap is going to be pretty big. Like 10" long or more. You'll know it when you see it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By freetors

Or they could just sell it at lower prices all...

Or they could just sell it at lower prices all the time... It's not like most of their products really cost that much to make.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By freetors

Before you endeavor in this, I gotta warn you...

Before you endeavor in this, I gotta warn you that most of these wheel and tire assemblies are so cheap that you can buy a pre-built assembly for less money and time than trying to fix one with an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,785
Posted By freetors

Don't think having aluminum exempts you from...

Don't think having aluminum exempts you from handlebar breakage. It can happen from extreme sweat corrosion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,785
Posted By freetors

Wow, so that sounds super inconvenient. I have to...

Wow, so that sounds super inconvenient. I have to retire my gravel bike for some undisclosed amount of time while they try to find a replacement. Or buy another set of bars, install them, wait until...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,777
Posted By freetors

The latter part of that statement may have been...

The latter part of that statement may have been true in the early days of ABS, but modern ABS systems can and will stop in shorter distances than humans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-GEUkiMuLk
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,853
Posted By freetors

Paved, there's not much around here that goes...

Paved, there's not much around here that goes more than about 7-8%. Now gravel/unpaved roads, I've seen some some spots approaching 20%, but the hills around here typically top out around 300 ft...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,785
Posted By freetors

Interesting... Is this actually a recall? My...

Interesting... Is this actually a recall? My cutthroat came with those bars but I haven't gotten a letter yet. And I'm not seeing anything on their website about this yet.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,381
Posted By freetors

Interesting to hear your thoughts on this. My...

Interesting to hear your thoughts on this. My salsa cutthroat is apparently designed to run 180 rotors with the right adaptors but I haven't done it yet. Honestly I'm pretty amazed at the reluctance...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-29-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,653
Posted By freetors

I personally don't like narrow. My fixed gear has...

I personally don't like narrow. My fixed gear has omnium cranks which have are 145mm q according to the internet and they just feel really oddly narrow. Like when I stand to mash the pedals I feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-22, 06:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,715
Posted By freetors

I started using squirt and I guess you could say...

I started using squirt and I guess you could say it was a gateway to hot wax since I started doing that. For a while. I eventually got tired of having to pull the chain off every hundred miles or so....
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By freetors

If you pull the pads to cheat and advance the...

If you pull the pads to cheat and advance the pistons out further they will eventually self adjust right back to the same amount of lever pull you started with. I have Code R brakes on one of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,437
Posted By freetors

Here's the thing with brakes, all brakes: the...

Here's the thing with brakes, all brakes: the ultimate power comes always comes down to the overall mechanical advantage in the braking system (be it mechanical or hydraulic), the leverage ratio of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,374
Posted By freetors

I would be way more accepting of this hub if they...

I would be way more accepting of this hub if they had made it cable shift with a standard shifter. Personally I've had enough of all the electronically controlled gizmos.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,743
Posted By freetors

While we're at it, it would be nice to be able to...

While we're at it, it would be nice to be able to start a community vote to nuke certain segments. For instance one of my local mountain bike trail areas has been undergoing a revamp where in some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,903
Posted By freetors

Don't underestimate the heat, it will be in the...

Don't underestimate the heat, it will be in the 90s and most of the route is on open roads with no shelter from the sun or the wind.

Try to have fun with it though. I did the tulsa tough century...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 328
Posted By freetors

I would also be surprised if you could get...

I would also be surprised if you could get anything other than a 1.25" hitch for a civic. My first gen forester was only available with 1.25" class 2 hitches also, although later years could put on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By freetors

I don't know the specifics, only suggesting an...

I don't know the specifics, only suggesting an alternative.

My personal bike has a grx 2x di2 derailleur that's only supposed to work up to a34 or 36t cassette, I don't really remember. But I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By freetors

I'd also throw in the option of getting a wide...

I'd also throw in the option of getting a wide range cassette. I seem to recall many gravel riders stating that the di2 ultegra derailleur being able to shift some pretty big cassettes, like in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 620
Posted By freetors

^^What he said. It's also important to note that...

^^What he said. It's also important to note that surface area of the brake pad does not directly influence braking power like you might think.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,887
Posted By freetors

I think for many people the actual weight...

I think for many people the actual weight distribution is much more rearward. I haven't actually gotten out the scales to confirm the distribution, but on most of my bikes I can get away with 5-10psi...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,876
Posted By freetors

I'm fin with gravel grinder as it implies a...

I'm fin with gravel grinder as it implies a certain amount of physical and mental exhaustion, typically.

I also can't stand when people say "kit". And for that matter, "jersey" is slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 863
Posted By freetors

It's even better if you start 180 degrees from...

It's even better if you start 180 degrees from the valve and work towards it when installing. When removing the tire always start at the valve.
I don't know where the conventional cycling technique...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,011
Posted By freetors

In my experience having really grippy shoes like...

In my experience having really grippy shoes like 5.10s in your pinned flat pedals will greatly reduce the chance of your foot slipping off and mangling your legs.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-22, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,390
Posted By freetors

Are there any brands that have adjustable straps?

Are there any brands that have adjustable straps?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,809
Posted By freetors

To be honest, I think even the claims of needing...

To be honest, I think even the claims of needing fast, responsive handling on a bike for pace line riding or racing are dubious at best. It's a bicycle, not a MotoGP bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,809
Posted By freetors

Those aren't the only ways to increase the front...

Those aren't the only ways to increase the front center of a bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,809
Posted By freetors

Of all the bikes I own they tend to have longer...

Of all the bikes I own they tend to have longer front centers for more stable handling so none of them toe overlap. I personally think overlap is a poor compromise to achieve a bike with "race"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,770
Posted By freetors

See, I think this is the kind of response I was...

See, I think this is the kind of response I was hoping for, a logical explanation of why someone would choose to ride just any old road. It's not my cup of tea, but I can respect it. After all, we're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,770
Posted By freetors

That's definitely what I tend to do. My routes...

That's definitely what I tend to do. My routes are usually pretty unique. My preferences are more towards more rural, rugged, twisty, hilly. Fortunately I have a vast library of the types of roads I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,770
Posted By freetors

How do terrible roads become popular cycling routes?

So this has been a topic I've been mulling over for a very long time. My background is in mountain biking and in the last year I've been doing a lot of gravel riding. I'm not a super competitive...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,721
Posted By freetors

In the past, on spoked motorcycle wheels, I have...

In the past, on spoked motorcycle wheels, I have wrapped some plumbing solder around the end of the spoke, near the nipple. It looks fairly inconspicuous if you don't need a bunch of weight. Plus you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,064
Posted By freetors

You could also look into truckerco brake pads....

You could also look into truckerco brake pads. They're organic pads are $11/pair and metallics are $14. Also you can get discounts for ordering multiple sets.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-05-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,384
Posted By freetors

Going to larger and larger tires at ever lower...

Going to larger and larger tires at ever lower pressures can only do so much for improving ride quality, and that comes with a trade-off in speed and efficiency. On my gravel bike, even with 2.2"...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By freetors

Restrap makes a good looking 7l bag specifically...

Restrap makes a good looking 7l bag specifically for aero bars. I actually have one on order still waiting on shipping. AFAIK apidura is the only other off the shelf aero bar bag, but it's much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,293
Posted By freetors

Same here. The smoother the road the higher the...

Same here. The smoother the road the higher the pressure I use.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,361
Posted By freetors

I find with the particular rims on my gravel bike...

I find with the particular rims on my gravel bike most of the the tires I've tried have needed a lot of help getting seated. The beads tend just flop around down in the drop center and just vent all...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,334
Posted By freetors

I would argue a small amount of suspension would...

I would argue a small amount of suspension would probably allow most people to ride faster on gravel then if they didn't have it, even with the additional weight. There is a cost to having every...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-21, 09:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,334
Posted By freetors

I've actually begun to think that some form of...

I've actually begun to think that some form of minimalist suspension will become the norm on most (non-racing intended) gravel bikes in the next few years. For the average person there really isn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,786
Posted By freetors

I don't "break them in" but I do think it's a...

I don't "break them in" but I do think it's a good idea to give it a few short rides to get used to the new handling properties and just make sure it's not going to have any problems.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,058
Posted By freetors

​​​​​​ it's a salsa cutthroat with race face...

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it's a salsa cutthroat with race face turbine mtb cranks with Easton 2x rings (afaik those are the only 2x rings on the market with gravel friendly tooth counts that work with mtb cranks, at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 29,665
Posted By freetors

Sounds like you'd have a good application for a...

Sounds like you'd have a good application for a single speed, especially if you're riding solo most of the time.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-19-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,058
Posted By freetors

My grvel bike is running a 46/30 and 11-42 and...

My grvel bike is running a 46/30 and 11-42 and honestly sometimes I wouldn't mind having a lower gear for more casual riding or long rides where I don't want to empty the tank too much any time the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,589
Posted By freetors

Not, they're not. Not unless you are actually...

Not, they're not. Not unless you are actually running one of them backwards from it's marked orientation. Both of those tires have the ramps on the leading edges to help them roll a bit faster, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,916
Posted By freetors

Have fun trying to mount a motorcycle tire that...

Have fun trying to mount a motorcycle tire that way, especially narrow, tubed dirt bike fronts. There just isn't enough room for a tube's valve stem and tire bead to coexist in the same place when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,916
Posted By freetors

This is best practice regardless of tubed or...

This is best practice regardless of tubed or tubeless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,547
Posted By freetors

I will generally use RWGPS but will also consult...

I will generally use RWGPS but will also consult the google when necessary. In the ~100 mile radius around where I live there is a lot of really bad map data; often times with roads being a hundred...
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