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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-31-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Its truly sad to see a once proud brand name...

Its truly sad to see a once proud brand name becoming Trek accessories. Bontrager once made some of the most desirable steel hardtails BITD out of his shop in Santa Cruz, CA. Once known as "Uncle...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-19, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Happy to help @ badger1. As you can see, from the...

Happy to help @ badger1. As you can see, from the other side 12 paces away, they are only moderately noticeable:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-29-19, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-24-19, 05:12 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

The latest Shimano triples all use drilled steel...

The latest Shimano triples all use drilled steel middle rings with nylon (SLX) or carbon (XT) spiders. Deore IIRC is plain steel middle. Complete weight is low and durability is high. For stocking up...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

A stiff link, yes. A mangled link, no

A stiff link, yes. A mangled link, no
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-19, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Are these measured on the same rim? Different rim...

Are these measured on the same rim? Different rim widths will affect the mounted tire width. Fulcrum wheels are intentionally a bit wider
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Glad it wasn't a big issue but a stiff link can...

Glad it wasn't a big issue but a stiff link can be loosened by grabbing the chain and working it back and forth just enough to un-seize it. Takes about 5 seconds, not 3 hours.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-16, 06:15 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Agreed 100%. Nice bike, and nice setup

Agreed 100%. Nice bike, and nice setup
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-05-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Cyclocross forks make poor replacements for...

Cyclocross forks make poor replacements for suspension forks because the axle to crown measurement is too short. You need a suspension corrected fork, these usually have an a-c measurement of at...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-26-16, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Hi. A good bike stand is nice to have. If I may...

Hi. A good bike stand is nice to have. If I may give you a few tips, I would not clamp it anywhere on the frame. Top tubes, especially are very thin and can be dented. Also, there are cables there...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-01-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Nice bike. Design is important, modern aluminum...

Nice bike. Design is important, modern aluminum is very different from old thick and stiff aluminum.

I'd get rid of that excess rear cable housing around the seatpost clamp
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-13-15, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,359
Posted By DorkDisk

Some updates on this converted mixte, which is...

Some updates on this converted mixte, which is still a work in progress

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The XT thumbies stripped out so I put some 7 speed rapidfire pods on. This broke the indexing on the 5 speed...
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