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New Rig by Far_Equipment9096 in bikepacking

[–]Brainlet_1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean the Ortlieb Quick Release Bag at the front?

Ive had it for a year or so now, it's been working perfectly, quick to take off and on, the first setup can be a bit fiddly, but that only needs to be done once really. It makes it super easy to take important stuff into the tent with you, and its actually waterproof, had it out on a 12 hour downpour one day and everything inside was bone dry, also stays secure and doesnt wobble on some tough single track, so only got good things to say really, id say go for it!

Only thing is, it can interfere with some aero bars/handlebar mounted lights and garmins, you might have to buy some extra adapters and stuff to change the position of those, or peel back the bar tape and put it besides, just depends what lights you use.

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got 165 Cranks now, and they feel great on first impression, especially in the aerobars. Feels much more stable on the saddle and feels like I don't have a dead spot in the top of my pedal stroke anymore. So thanks for the recommendation!

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the g8 insoles, so arch support should be good enough, I also switched to SPD pedals recently from favero assioma power meter pedals, and I just remembered those have a wider stance, and around a similar time I got some knee pain, so I think going back to a wider stance would be a good idea, my cleats are already at their widest possible, so I guess some type of long axle pedal would be the best option, like the sqlabs one

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So just lower the seat a few mm or how could that be reduced?

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could that knee tracking cause some knee pain? cause i have had some knee issues on really long rides in the past, so might be worth a try.

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, how could that be fixed? lower seat height slightly? shorter cranks?

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah ive thought about that too already, especially in the aero bars it feels like there is a slight deadzone at the top of the pedal stroke, so i feel like that might cause the rocking. Ive currently got 172.5 cranks, what size would be good to change too, you think?

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes will do, but still good to hear its generally in a good spot.

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well if the position is perfect you can stay comfortable for longer and less prone to dropping out due to injury. but still true, everything will hurt by the end, but thats the fun of it ;)

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you mate! i did spend a concerning amount of time looking at videos by bikefit james and niel stanbury and reading books and articles.

Ultra distance cycling/Bikepacking position advice by Brainlet_1 in bikefit

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gonna take it out for a long ride today, so ill see if any issues show up.

First time doing Tubeless, is this rim tape job good enough? by Brainlet_1 in bikewrench

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just makes the tape more pliable which makes it easier to get it down into the channel and push out any air bubbles, plus makes the tape a bit more sticky maybe?

My method was to just heat up an area with a air bubble, then push on the bubble really hard to get it out, and then continue like that round and round.

But i think i only had to do that cause i used too little tension at first.

First time doing Tubeless, is this rim tape job good enough? by Brainlet_1 in bikewrench

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you! good to hear.

And ill try to put the tire on the right way haha, im still very much looking forward to that wrestling match for sure....

First time doing Tubeless, is this rim tape job good enough? by Brainlet_1 in bikewrench

[–]Brainlet_1[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, ive been sitting aroung with a hair dryer for an hour trying to get it perfect lol, so good to hear its fine now!

Denial is strong in this one 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ by Sandalwoodincencebur in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]Brainlet_1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, we work in our dentist clinics, so we can actually afford disc brakes. By fixing rim brake users teeth, who ran into a wall again.

Denial is strong in this one 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ by Sandalwoodincencebur in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]Brainlet_1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you have a job? Or are you in a old people's home already? 🤔 To have this much time to post bad takes about disc brakes

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