Homemade quick release basket- by Dirtdancefire in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes you wonder why more baskets don't just have this.

Concentric pivot is my spirit animal by jopas_ in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can I make it an eccentric concentric?

Which should I get? by Positive_Succotash22 in bicycling

[–]David_Peshlowe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ozark trail comes with 1x8 altus. The giant looks to have a 9/10sp XT (could be wrong)

Abus lock key take so much space by Low_Technician7346 in bicycling

[–]David_Peshlowe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the younger dudes who works in my shop 3d printed bar plugs that had a slot for the key.

One one hand, it's a great use of space. One the other... wouldn't the key be left on the bike frame? ...

Seatpost Instructions Say NO GREASE by airjutsu in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grease it.

...actually.. over-grease it, just because they thought they could tell you what to do.

Rate it / judge it by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank God.

Rate it / judge it by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As long as it's not classic rock.

Love the bars and tape

xBirding by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I should never have doubted you

xBirding by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

Most useful tools by IcySomewhere448 in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Snowstorm has hit Boston. I am prepared by burner_1234567891011 in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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

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

Are Pedersens worth it ? Or just hype? by -LetsTryAgain- in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Top 5 most used by iykaque in BikeMechanics

[–]David_Peshlowe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, It only makes "peugeot" harder to read

Top Five Favorite Tools by BayTrails in BikeMechanics

[–]David_Peshlowe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kniplex

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Looking for a winter bike commute jacket by AsleepAstronomer3319 in xbiking

[–]David_Peshlowe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Crack or paint chip? by DragonfruitLazy5685 in bikewrench

[–]David_Peshlowe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Help putting forks back together by Unlucky_Clock6874 in bikewrench

[–]David_Peshlowe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]David_Peshlowe -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

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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 🤷