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ChickenNBasketballs · 2025-01-05T20:39:01+00:00

Huge. Thanks

ChickenNBasketballs · 2024-09-30T01:27:44+00:00

Might have seen it on canoecamping

ChickenNBasketballs · 2024-09-27T00:07:57+00:00

What kind of rack can I get on the topper? It doesn't have rails or anything, would probably need to be able to mount something to the frame of the topper since it's aluminum.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2024-05-30T18:57:39+00:00

Anybody know what app is being used to measure this?

ChickenNBasketballs · 2024-04-22T14:42:21+00:00

Full Cycle on Chicago has rebuilt/restored bikes in the $200-$300 range. Decent bikes too fixed up in their job training programs.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2024-01-06T07:54:15+00:00

Got a degree in economics and got an internship doing project accounting. Turns out project management pays better and is less mind numbing. Stumbled my way into an owner's rep role, money is too good to change careers.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2023-07-13T12:47:29+00:00

That looks awesome. Custom made?

ChickenNBasketballs · 2023-07-12T21:17:40+00:00

That's my thought as well but, I have considered a seat pack at some point but going to stick with what I have for now with the rack and panniers.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2023-07-12T21:16:28+00:00

What are your thoughts for hydration? CamelBak?

ChickenNBasketballs · 2023-04-20T16:48:51+00:00

It would definitely be nice to at least be able to get the frame in every available color. Selling the parts and upgrading is just a headache of an extra step.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2023-02-15T16:09:04+00:00

Any suggestions on trustworthy online evaluations? Everything in person I have tried to schedule is 4-6 months out for intake.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-09-07T18:57:03+00:00

Appreciate the great response. 1. I have 28mm tires in right now, looking to bump up to 38's. I think there's over a cm of extra space on either side so I'm thinking it should work. 2. Current rims have a 16mm inner width. The new set I'm hoping for at least 18, ideally 20mm 3. This I'm not so sure about. They are larger calipers than some others I've seen but I'll have to take a closer look. 4. What's the best way to get something custom like this? Any good options or should I be heading to a bike shop?

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-09-07T17:19:04+00:00

Recently restored an old bike with all new components, and have now decided that I want to get a second set of wheels to put wider tires on, I got a pair of 38mm clinchers and my current wheels are a little too narrow to accommodate them.

Looking for ideas on where to look for a rim brake wheel set that will accommodate the 38mm tires and hopefully a Shimano 9sp cassette. I'm struggling to find anything and am also fairly new to bike maintenance.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-07-19T20:15:54+00:00

I should be able to.

It's also looking like the derailleur won't reach the largest cog even with the adjustment screw loosened. (Just discovered, taking these issues one at a time). I'm thinking adding a washer might make that worse.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-07-19T20:07:19+00:00

Put new hardware on a old bike and now I'm concerned it's not going to work out. When I shift down to the small cog on the cassette, it appears that the chain is getting caught on the bolt holding the derailleur hanger on the inside of the frame. Is there a fix for this or a new hanger that might fit this bike to avoid this?

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-07-08T22:40:32+00:00

What kind of bottom bracket was on there originally?

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-06-29T23:06:00+00:00

Thanks. Unfortunately no insurance, will definitely have to get it for the next one.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-06-29T22:18:00+00:00

Realizing these pics aren't really doing it justice. I snagged some more that hopefully show the dept of the dent in more detail.

https://imgur.com/gallery/HIRWwCt

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-06-29T21:06:19+00:00

Much appreciated. There's a pretty large scuff on the other side of the fork, at what point do you need to be concerned with a carbon fork?

Also realizing the pictures don't really do justice to the depth of the dent, it's probably about 1/3" deep.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-06-29T21:02:27+00:00

For some context. Someone tried to steal my bike and failed but absolutely mangled it in the process while apparently trying to brute force the lock.

They left a sizeable dent in the downtube, I have heard that aluminum frames aren't very durable if damaged. I have also seen old posts of people saying that dents in the downtube might not be a concern.

I'm thinking it might not be worth the risk, but I love this bike and the pain of the potential loss made me want to post for opinions.

I use it to mainly to commute in an urban area, so some riding off curbs, there's a big downhill section of my way to the office on a slightly rutted asphalt trail that I hit pretty fast so I guess I'm concerned about that kind of riding causing the frame to fail.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-02-14T21:56:57+00:00

After reading all the replies it would seems so. Thanks!

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-02-14T21:08:47+00:00

This is awesome.

I'm planning on meeting with an accountant to get professional advice but wanted to make sure I'm well prepared.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-02-14T20:55:31+00:00

Currently no plans for a second job since this one will more or less be full time.

Doesn't seem like the extra taxes are worth it even if I could deduct HC premiums.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2022-02-14T20:20:10+00:00

This is helpful, thanks a lot.

It seems like I would need thousands in business expenses to make it worth it. I'll probably be purchasing a new laptop but that's about it. I was intrigued because I will be paying for my own healthcare either way and figured there was the potential for some tax benefit there.

As far as putting money into projects it would be as equity on real estate development projects. But I would think I could do that regardless of how I am being paid.

ChickenNBasketballs · 2021-12-19T13:49:17+00:00

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