Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Joker said: Punctures: I've already wrote about my praise for tubeless wheels/tires in this thread but I'll reiterate - if you can afford it, go with tubeless wheels and tires. About three years ago I switched my CX/Gravel/Winter Training bike over to tubeless wheels/tires and I haven't had a puncture, since. Three years. Gravel, single track, lava rock, and all the muck/glass/sharp shit in the roads, too. There's definitely cuts and bits in my tires but the sealant immediately sealed the punctures. So quickly, I never even knew it happened. I've gone through several real tires and one front tire only due to prolonged wear. There's even plugs you can buy for larger cuts that the sealant can't close, but that's fairly rare.On the weekly Sunday group ride I attend, the only time we've had to stop for flats in the last five years is due to punctures on regular tires/tubes. So yeah... I highly praise the tubeless set-up. Brakes: this'll save you $120: https://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-PAUL-COMPONENTS-TOURING-CANTIVLIVER-SET-IN-BLACK/284020872681?hash=item4220f695e9:g:ZsoAAOSwcjdfam7j Not sure where you're located but if there is a local racing scene, especially a big CX racing scene, chances are there's someone local with a set of Paul's cantilever brakes they're desperately trying to get rid of because they've upgraded to a bike with disc brakes. If there is a local racing scene then there's probably a group chat you can join, and those always have a For Sale section where you can look for used parts for cheap (and usually haggle for a lower price), or you can post that you're looking for used Paul's cantis. There's possibly a once or twice a year Bike Swap event, too. They have them where I live and lots of folks set up shop with stuff they're trying to sell for cheap. And there's always Craigslist. you're a legend, thanks for this. i've been intimidated by tubeless for a minute but when it comes time to switch i'll make it! i want to ride gravel on this thing and every time i do i just get killed by pinch flats and good looks on the tips on used cantis, i'll probably go the ebay route. i'm in dc so we definitely have cyclocross here somewhere? but i'm not really big in The Scene so idk where they are. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ndv 2,196 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Elena Delle Donne said: 😍😍😍 i hope you're still doing this by the time i buy a ti bike. so pretty That last one tho! Straight fire. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 joker sold me on tubeless but instead of buying new wheels at this time: anyone have recommendations for new tires? my thickslicks are near the end of their lives. i can run up to 700x36, probably, and run through all the road debris that can ruin a tire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metronome 739 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Gatorskins are the de-facto tough tire for anything 23-28mm wide. I have zero insight on a wider cross style tire though, there is probably something better or more suited to your bike out there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ndv 2,196 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) Customer is in the process of restoring a bike and wanted the logos engraved over the preexisting logos followed by a yellow paint fill to match the bike. I am guessing yellow because of Tour de France? Anyhow, never heard of the brand until now, and man are they expensive. Edited October 8, 2020 by ndv 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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metronome 739 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Campagnolo is old school cool. And the guy who won the TdF this year did so on a Campy groupset. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KILZ FILLZ 8,130 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KILZ FILLZ 8,130 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Campy ftw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 campy is beautiful... too nice for me. the specialized aethos: i conceptually like what it is—a less-complicated high end bike that's less anal about "aero, bro." but man. that price point is fucking oppressive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 i'm back. getting my steel frame powder coated this winter, probably a deep copper metallic. i want to check for cracks and any needed metalwork first—not gonna pump more money into this bike if it's not safe. anyone know where to check for cracks? what should i be looking for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KILZ FILLZ 8,130 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 @Elena Delle Donnecheck these welds for cracks. If there is paint, chip it away, don’t sand it off. If you sand it off it’ll be harder to see them. Use a dye in the area of any suspected cracks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, KILZ FILLZ said: @Elena Delle Donnecheck these welds for cracks. If there is paint, chip it away, don’t sand it off. If you sand it off it’ll be harder to see them. Use a dye in the area of any suspected cracks. this is perfect, thank you so much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KILZ FILLZ 8,130 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metronome 739 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 @KILZ FILLZI know exactly where you got that haha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metronome 739 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 5:04 PM, Elena Delle Donne said: campy is beautiful... too nice for me. the specialized aethos: i conceptually like what it is—a less-complicated high end bike that's less anal about "aero, bro." but man. that price point is fucking oppressive Specialized: Makes a $20k 'basic' S-Works no muss no fuss, calls it the Aethos BMC: Hold my beer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KILZ FILLZ 8,130 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 27 minutes ago, metronome said: @KILZ FILLZI know exactly where you got that haha My man!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 fall! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 anyone have hot takes on 11-40/11-42 cassettes? thinking about leaning into my janky shifting and getting more gear range out of it at the same time. with that 46-30 up front it's never gonna be thaaaat smooth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metronome 739 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I won't pretend to know much about that but wouldn't you need the longest rear derailleur ever? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicklesndimes 3,023 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/12/2020 at 1:15 PM, KILZ FILLZ said: does anyone know what the story behind this guy is? did he end up winning the bike race? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elena Delle Donne 711 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 7 hours ago, metronome said: I won't pretend to know much about that but wouldn't you need the longest rear derailleur ever? yeah, they're fairly common though. i just don't know 100% if it would work on my derailleur hanger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mr.yuck 3,017 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Hey guys. Some elves did some shitty work on putting the little homies bike together. When you squeeze the back brakes they dont close enough to touch the wheel. Then they also dont release tension when you let go of the brake handle. This is what the back brakes look like if you can help me get this bike on the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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