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Should I:
I am building up a disc brake road bike. I live pretty close to forest park and would love to start riding some of the easy trails. Most of my riding however will still be on the streets. I already have a set of Pro3 Race tires (currently on SRSLY) and in the future I will most likely have 2 sets of disc compatible wheels (one for on-road, one for off) but I am a bit confused as to the tire to go with.
Should I try out a set of Vittoria Randonneur Cross Pro OR perhaps a set of Continental Contact OR should I go all out and get some 29'er tires and just go from there?
BTW: links are to REI because I have a credit there, so I'd like to get my tires from them.
I am building up a disc brake road bike. I live pretty close to forest park and would love to start riding some of the easy trails. Most of my riding however will still be on the streets. I already have a set of Pro3 Race tires (currently on SRSLY) and in the future I will most likely have 2 sets of disc compatible wheels (one for on-road, one for off) but I am a bit confused as to the tire to go with.
Should I try out a set of Vittoria Randonneur Cross Pro OR perhaps a set of Continental Contact OR should I go all out and get some 29'er tires and just go from there?
BTW: links are to REI because I have a credit there, so I'd like to get my tires from them.
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I fear the answer to this situation might be "it's personal preference," but if anyone has other input to offer, I would appreciate it.
I'm thinking about gearing down soon to make longer rides this fall a bit easier, as well as allowing for easier speed/traction control in the winter.
Current gearing is 46-17. Should I try going down to a 19t first, or give 21t a shot?
I'm thinking about gearing down soon to make longer rides this fall a bit easier, as well as allowing for easier speed/traction control in the winter.
Current gearing is 46-17. Should I try going down to a 19t first, or give 21t a shot?
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46-21 is prettttyyyyy tiny. Are you sure you want to go that low? Going from 71 to 58 gear inches is a pretty large jump.
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should i order an alfine 8-spd wheel to change up the cross check that is currently setup fixed?
got that n+1 itch and figure this will satisfy it for a short while...
got that n+1 itch and figure this will satisfy it for a short while...
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just need to do my research on chainline, would hate to have to buy a ne BB to get the right chainline. Ideally i want it to be fairly simple to switch between TGH and fixed on the cross check, 2 bikes in 1.
BUT, AFAIK, the alfine 8 has a 42mm chainline, which would be perfect.
BUT, AFAIK, the alfine 8 has a 42mm chainline, which would be perfect.
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should go with open pros with flipflop formula hubs for $245 or open pros with single sided dura ace hubs for $365? mostly riding street around 30miles per day for training.
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do you ride in the rain often? are the dura ace hubs sealed?
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they're on velomine if you wanna check them out, and from the little googling i did right now, the DA hubs are loose. I live in southern california so i rarely bike in the rain. If it is raining i would either just use a stationary bike at the gym or use the wheels that came with my iro. i appreciate the help btw.
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Should I go for this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPECIALIZED-...#ht_500wt_1202
If not then this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HED-H3-Tri-S...ht_1708wt_1185
Or should I just drop it all together? I really want a HED 3 or an arrospok, but don't want to be too associated with the "sw8 fixay" crowd...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPECIALIZED-...#ht_500wt_1202
If not then this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HED-H3-Tri-S...ht_1708wt_1185
Or should I just drop it all together? I really want a HED 3 or an arrospok, but don't want to be too associated with the "sw8 fixay" crowd...
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they're on velomine if you wanna check them out, and from the little googling i did right now, the DA hubs are loose. I live in southern california so i rarely bike in the rain. If it is raining i would either just use a stationary bike at the gym or use the wheels that came with my iro. i appreciate the help btw.
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There is no way to ride an aerospoke/hed3 without being associated with the sw8 fixay crowd.
If you want one, the correct course of action is to get one, and wear it with attitude. Who gives a **** what other people say/think. Think like EpicSchwinn and his Spinergy.
If you want one, the correct course of action is to get one, and wear it with attitude. Who gives a **** what other people say/think. Think like EpicSchwinn and his Spinergy.
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Should I put my old road group on my fixed gear making it a 1x8 cyclocross bike for the winter?
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Well I would definitely go HED over Aerospoke...