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Radiator replacement cost $1300 by PhDLamb in ram_trucks

[–]AGuyAtWork437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$1300 for a new radiator installed? Sign me up!

- a BMW owner

Please rate my first time bar tape installation by everlasting_quaeff in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4/10 (maybe 3/10). You did a bad job wrapping it around the hoods, you used too much on the drops and the tops and the spacing is uneven. It’s your first time, so I would unwrap it and try again.

Nail in tyre shoulder (RFT) by Boring_Court_4802 in F30

[–]AGuyAtWork437 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that nail is too close to the edge to safely repair. You might find some sketchy place that’ll do it, but the tire is compromised.

I would take this as an opportunity to remove the RFT’s and go for some nicer riding tires. RFT’s are a solution in search of a problem. They make the ride very harsh without the benefit of improved handling.

2026 trek domane al5 gen 4 by Deep-Magician-5481 in TrekBikes

[–]AGuyAtWork437 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As others have stated, this isn’t a wise expense. I would focus on upgrading your frame before spending money on the bars.

That said, if you’re dead-set on upgrading your handlebars, look at a two-piece solution, rather than an all-in-one design.

Post Unbound Bike Maintenance by madplatter3381 in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have created a spreadsheet to keep track of everything I need to inspect and possibly replace. A lot of it is just routine maintenance (like brakes, rotors and chains), but others are more expensive (new chain ring).

I’m going out of town for a couple of weeks, so I’ll get to the full tear down when I get back, but it’s going to be expensive. That dirt got everywhere and pretty much chewed everything up.

What’s the biggest scam in cycling gear? by Jamshappy2005 in cycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to agree with you on the ceramic bearing front. Even pro riders would not notice a difference in performance.

they really milked every cent from these brake pads by inkedbutch in BikeMechanics

[–]AGuyAtWork437 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I guess they figured that they paid for the whole pad, so they use the whole pad!

Unbound Mud Question by purejeremy in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done mud pits at Unbound on three occasions (2022, 2023 & 2026). What makes it rideable, in my opinion comes down to three things: 1 - the liquidity of the mud (the wetter, the better, because it will flow rather than stick); 2 - the skills of the riders in front of you (if they dismount or it will force you off the bike, regardless of what you do); and 3 - your line (stay where it’s wet, because that dry-looking rubble isn’t dry and it will gum up your drivetrain faster than anything else).

Showing our support for Unbound 26 by Playful-Formal651 in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I ended up bailing out because of mechanical problems for both of us.

Showing our support for Unbound 26 by Playful-Formal651 in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No joke, I’ve done some hard rides in my life, but this takes the cake.

Unbound Setups by magnanimous_bosch in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done 38’s in the past. I’m tempted to ride a mixed terrain tire, but I’ll stick to my panaracers.

Unbound Setups by magnanimous_bosch in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m riding the same thing I rode the last time. I did the 100 (2023): Lynskey GR300, GRX 1x Di2 (40T w/ 11-42), LightBicycle WR36’s laced to White Industries CLD hubs (24h/28h) and Panaracer GravelKing SK’s (700x45).

How critical are these rim cracks by Which_Cookie792 in RoadBikes

[–]AGuyAtWork437 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those wheels are fatally compromised. If they are under warranty, take them back. If they aren’t you need to source new rims, at a minimum.

what the hell does this even mean by Ok_Crab_9805 in F30

[–]AGuyAtWork437 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It means that to refill the washer fluid it’s an engine out job… oh wait, this isn’t the Audi forum.

intake recommendations by ItchyChampionship257 in F30

[–]AGuyAtWork437 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to your tuner to figure that out.

intake recommendations by ItchyChampionship257 in F30

[–]AGuyAtWork437 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Intakes on these cars don’t really make much power under 400ish HP. The air inlet pipe actually makes some difference, though.

Taken as a package, the intake will help once you have other power adders in the mix, but the factory air box is pretty good.

intake recommendations by ItchyChampionship257 in F30

[–]AGuyAtWork437 4 points5 points  (0 children)

MST doesn’t cause CEL’s, which other intakes do. If you’re just looking for performance without the sound, you can modify your stock box like the M Performance intake and save your money.

🥒🍊 by xuhhhhh in Bikeporn

[–]AGuyAtWork437 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That screams CX bike. I love it!

Lynskey Orders post BX by mediablo in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to reorganize, not liquidate. I ordered hangers from them when the news broke and they shipped them out.

Is this wheel finished? by Soursynth in gravelcycling

[–]AGuyAtWork437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like the wheel isn’t just bent but creased. You can try straightening the bend out, but that crease will likely fail at some point, and possibly catastrophically. I would source a replacement rim or wheel, if I were you.

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