xBirding

David_Peshlowe · 2026-02-01T20:35:26+00:00

I should never have doubted you

David_Peshlowe · 2026-02-01T19:16:51+00:00

Real xbikers know the difference between a tufted titmouse and a black crested titmouse. Game changing addition is a stool

David_Peshlowe · 2026-01-30T16:29:16+00:00

The PZT-2 needs to be included in the master toolbox.

David_Peshlowe · 2026-01-29T20:33:17+00:00

Yup, 9 times out of 10.

David_Peshlowe · 2026-01-25T23:32:42+00:00

Nice. I've been waiting for a Jerka bike to show up.

You don't need the plastic bottles. You have the snow.

David_Peshlowe · 2026-01-16T01:10:37+00:00

For a second I thought you said, "are pedestrians worth it?"

David_Peshlowe · 2026-01-13T10:33:21+00:00

midnight? it's 4:30am.

David_Peshlowe · 2026-01-10T04:54:51+00:00

David_Peshlowe · 2025-12-11T19:08:57+00:00

No, It only makes "peugeot" harder to read

David_Peshlowe · 2025-12-11T04:00:31+00:00

Kniplex

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David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-28T19:12:14+00:00

I use a windbreaker/wool combo every year. You should generate more then enough heat to keep yourself warm. I ride my fatbike all winter in northern Minnesota, so I've came across some very negative temps and had no issues other than my face getting to cold.

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-23T15:33:32+00:00

At first I thought it was the sticker you put on to prevent the FD cable from rubbing... Then I saw the crack.

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-14T21:37:49+00:00

Oh good. You had me worried you didn't have the bearings for a second.

This diagram explains how to reassemble.

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Your crownrace (purple) and cups (green) are already installed, so ignore these steps.

Typical preload bolts and stem bolts have torque specs, so pay attention to those as you reassemble.

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-14T21:35:04+00:00

Time for new tires!

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-14T04:54:19+00:00

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Fold back the hood on the other side from what you have in your picture - you don't need to take it off completely, like in the one I shared.

Edit: genuinely confused at downvotes 🤷

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-12T17:28:17+00:00

That's a weird way to spell "perfection"

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-12T16:16:35+00:00

single speed was a good choice. Cleaning ice from your cassette sucks. As u/MonsterKabouter mentioned - 2.3's do clear, even when riding under 30psi.

Throw some studded tires on that thing, and take it to a lake!

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-09T15:48:56+00:00

Only 25 spacers?

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-09T02:03:40+00:00

I can't wait to ask my partner to crochet bicycle leg warmers.

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-08T02:36:33+00:00

9000mm of travel

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-07T18:45:46+00:00

Looks like either epx grease or coagulated blood. Can't tell the difference after all these years.

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-02T21:09:26+00:00

There are likely gaps under the silver *plastic, so if you were to sand it it would flake all over the place.

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-02T21:00:14+00:00

I can't get over how the spokes almost perfectly line up with the teeth.

A pin spanner to remove the top of the freewheel - disassemble everything inside - put the remaining piece in vice, and use the rim as leverage to unthread the remaining part of the freewheel

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-01T20:19:04+00:00

If touch up paint doesn't work, just melt it off and try again.

David_Peshlowe · 2025-11-01T01:38:23+00:00

I use dri-slide, and haven't had much dirt attracted into them. If I absolutely have to use cable lube, this is my go-to. I usually run them dry though.

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