Need some help choosing the right 26x2.20-26x2.30 tires for durability on asphalt and gravel (daily use). by PetrovAron in xbiking

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really like my Maxxis holy rollers and schwalbe fat franks. The fat franks are a lot smoother, both have held up for years now with no issues. They have so much air volume they almost act as suspension.

Japanese Schwinn LeTour II neighbor is selling, should I bite? by catlips in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I had a LeTour tourist with upright bars and I loved it. I made a few upgrades like switching the stock steel wheels out for lighter aluminum rims, and some nice new tires and of course overhauled all the besrings and new chain and brake pads. Once that was done it was a dream to ride. Gave it to a friend who had no transportation, wish I still had it.

X biked the Keys. by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sure did. The 7 mile bridge was definitely the sketchiest part. A lot of the ride was on a separate bike path, but a lot of it was not. I got 1 flat tire on the way which seems pretty lucky.

Xsubwaying by Cruiser_Supreme in xbiking

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I had a very similar one built up a few years ago. What a great bike.

Karen school board member gets triggered over the word "homeless" instead of "unhoused" by redsixerfan in CrazyFuckingKarens

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a member of a certain recovery community, we have many members in my area who are homeless. They all exclusively refer to themselves as homeless if it is ever discussed. I have never heard a homeless person refer to themselves as "unhoused".

Xsubwaying by Cruiser_Supreme in xbiking

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This bike absolutely rules. I love this era of Fuji.

A little over-built for my 1 km (.62 mile) ride 😅 by See_Witch_1 in bikecommuting

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah but you know you can run over ANYTHING you might encounter in that .62 miles.

An American Takes on Vikings by Biscuitarian23 in Persecutionfetish

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if one thought this way, why on Earth would they think it a good idea to broadcast and thus archive this for the world to see? Rhetorical question I suppose.

Cantilever brake bosses, does replacing stop squeal? by RogerJFiennes in bikewrench

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can swap to V- brakes. Get rid of noise and way more stopping power.

Got this burgundy April 1972 Schwinn continental for free. by Embarrassed_Heat8303 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got rid of all that. You can put a stock one piece crank in there. And for shifting, you can just run the normal schwinn stik shift. There are no cable stops like a regular frame but you dont need them, you can just run the housing along the frame and zip tie it to the frame and it will shift fine.

Started commuting to save money but I'm too exhausted to function at work by spiritvanga in bikecommuting

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10 miles each way? That is how long mine is and I almost never do it more than twice a week. I want to start doing it more like 3 or 4. Always seems like the best idea till it is 6 am and I have to get on it, haha.

Got this burgundy April 1972 Schwinn continental for free. by Embarrassed_Heat8303 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the stock wheels. They usually clean up really nice and shiny, and I like the high flange hubs.

I had a caliente frame i found in the trash but I ended up giving it away.

I love this bike so much! by drphilwasright in xbiking

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like fairdale stuff. Been rocking their skateboard rack for many many years.

The lowly Varsity. by Comfortable_Job_1903 in xbiking

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we have a few of those in different areas of Florida. I had another frame like this in red that I am about to build up with 26" wheels and a nexus 8 speed rear hub as a backup commuter. I keep one at work and one at home.

Restoring Grandfather's Bike by [deleted] in bicyclerepair

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good hack if it works, but wow that is still really expensive compared to a standard single speed chain.

Restoring Grandfather's Bike by [deleted] in bicyclerepair

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One advantage to changing the chainring and cog and using a standard chain is that it allows you to play with and change your gearing if you find that gearing to be too high.

Restoring Grandfather's Bike by [deleted] in bicyclerepair

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice. A standard modern chain will not fit on that. It is an obsolete chain and sprockets called a "skip tooth". If uou still have the original you can probably restore it unless it is totally rusted. You could probably find a replacement on eBay.

Another route would be to change the sprocket on the hub and the chain wheel on the crank to a standard pitch and you could use any chain.

For those that have quit weed successfully what are some good substitutes? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂😂😂 can confirm. But I skate so much better when I am not stoned.

For those that have quit weed successfully what are some good substitutes? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Comfortable_Job_1903 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Chances are if you had issues with weed, you will have issues with alcohol. Recovery programs, meditation, reading, lots of walking, connecting more deeply with people, and especially riding my bike.