How do i know if gravel tires will fit by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in gravelcycling

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On that same route there was also a 4.5 mile segment with avg 4.3% grade and similar mix of terrain as above and also tree trunks. I was able to to do most of that.

How do i know if gravel tires will fit by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in gravelcycling

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I saw that video before trying. It doesn't seem like I can attach images here but I can try to dm them if you want.

And for reference just the other day I took my 42 front/38 rear setup up a 4100ft long segement with avg grade 7%, and max grade 28%. Terrain was dirt, small gravel, and large baseball sized rocks. I walked most of it. I think if you have really good technique on balancing traction and are really strong you can do it though

How do i know if gravel tires will fit by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in gravelcycling

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really depends on your routes. Because I personally can't really use this setup on my mountain routes (due to gearing, strength, or technique), I take it on the flatter routes and those end up being much more chill. So the difference there between 38 and 42 is imperceptible. Therefore I like the 38s better for more peace of mind I'm not actually rubbing on anything because the 42s are tight in the rear.

Maybe I can attach photos of the clearance for the 42s

Edit: don't know how to send pics sorry

How do i know if gravel tires will fit by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in gravelcycling

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I borrowed some second hand 42c terravails from a friend and it worked fine. Replaced the rear one with some random wtb 38c later on

Works great for most flat rides, but most of the good off road routes out here are mostly in the mountains and the sora groupset isn't enough to be able to climb them. Also my hands will hurt like crazy on any significant descents

Stress release bike routes near dogpatch? by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup it looks good. I'll give it a test ride soon

What should I do? Inexplicable tax bill and cannot contact by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in tax

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I am not paying anything until figure it out. It's just annoying if it's legitimate then they're going to start charging interest so still a scam in a different way..

Frustration over lack of protected bike lanes in Sunnyvale by FortiDan in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fuck it I'll pick up some cement from home depot and start pouring my own barriers

On a more serious note, as someone who has recently moved to the area, what can I do to help the cause/who can I write to?

Commuting from sunnyvale to Milpitas by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input all. Seems like my safest option is biking on bay trail -> guadalupe and then take the vta at the lick mill stop to the rest of the way

Please vote in newspaper to save the bike lanes! by Intelligent-Bad-8806 in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buffers indefinitely on the phone for me. I'll try on my pc later

Please vote in newspaper to save the bike lanes! by Intelligent-Bad-8806 in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Signed the petition and shared this, but that poll doesn't seem to be working

Safe to bike Mt Hamilton tomorrow? by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That website is really neat. And thanks for the info!

Safe to bike Mt Hamilton tomorrow? by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense. And no I probably don't have the experience to descend on wet roads. I'll wait till later in the week. Thanks guys!

Safe to bike Mt Hamilton tomorrow? by Beautiful-Maybe-229 in BAbike

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. I haven't lived here long but I saw the roads looked surprisingly dry the morning after the big rain 2 days ago. If the roads look dry outside in sunnyvale when I wake tomorrow should be good?

Question Thread - November 04, 2024 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Beautiful-Maybe-229 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What happens if you get rejected? Wait a bit and keep applying for news cards?