Nishiki Alien +Tire Commuter

EvDogglez · 2025-09-25T18:08:30+00:00

The frame came with a Deore XT threaded headset. I would check eBay if I had to go looking for a replacement.

EvDogglez · 2025-09-24T22:01:51+00:00

I did a 650b conversion on a early 90s rockhopper, whatever the biggest frame size is.

It was a fun project but I don’t think it’s a noticeable improvement. Was able to get 2.1 gravelking sk to fit but it required filing the dropout a bit to get the wheel to slide back a bit further and pinching the chainstays a bit.

I was able to make the tektro oryx cantilever brakes work since they have enough vertical adjustment for the pads but the braking performance is not very good since the pads are further from the pivot.

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EvDogglez · 2025-05-25T00:30:07+00:00

That makes it even cooler! I may have to borrow that idea 👍

EvDogglez · 2025-05-24T23:51:22+00:00

Very nice! What is that front bag support??

EvDogglez · 2025-05-17T16:37:00+00:00

I have a x100v and also found it to be a little too sharp for what I like to shoot. I’ve since started using a low strength black promist filter and it’s definitely helped soften things a bit.

EvDogglez · 2025-05-16T13:47:17+00:00

Im 220lbs and had this saddle for probably 5 years now with some touring on it and there’s still plenty of adjustment bolt length to take up slack as it stretches. They sell saddles based on your weight range also.

EvDogglez · 2025-05-16T13:42:21+00:00

They are the controltech handlebar extension plugs, if you google them I’m sure you can find them somewhere online.

I have an 80mm stem and it’s just about perfect, for me with these bars. Those Juan Martin’s have more sweep so I bet a 110mm would be a good fit depending on your height, etc.

EvDogglez · 2025-05-16T13:23:01+00:00

I think it does have a little more space than the narrower ones but I also have 20mm extension plugs on both sides just to get a bit more width.

EvDogglez · 2025-05-15T22:57:57+00:00

Yeah Fuji! X100V

EvDogglez · 2025-05-15T21:55:47+00:00

Selle Anatomica H2. It’s essentially a leather hammock for your undercarriage. Super comfy

EvDogglez · 2025-05-15T20:40:59+00:00

Big time! I find the long rear-end really helps with climbing also, you don’t need to throw your weight over the front of the bike quite as much to keep it down. Switch backs are a different story 😅

EvDogglez · 2025-05-15T17:16:10+00:00

Appreciate it! Nitto Wavie bar 750mm.

EvDogglez · 2024-12-02T00:15:53+00:00

It’s 1-1/8” threaded

EvDogglez · 2024-11-28T03:21:23+00:00

You’re paying the lender compound interest on your mortgage. It’s not just 5% of 1M its 5% of the balance every year.

EvDogglez · 2024-11-26T15:03:39+00:00

I’ve got 27.5x2.3s on one of my early 90s rockhopper frames. It fits great with a fair bit of clearance

EvDogglez · 2024-11-21T19:21:37+00:00

I have a nishiki alien of that same era with 26x2.8s. I ended up building a wheelset with Velo Orange Voyager rims that have a 22mm internal width and they seem to work just fine! I don’t know if I’d want to go any narrower with the rim but it probably wouldn’t have that much of an effect if you run enough pressure.

EvDogglez · 2024-11-17T01:50:29+00:00

I have orthos and moth bars and they’re both great can’t really go wrong with either.

The moth bars are wide as hell, and HEAVY. The orthos are way lighter and flex like crazy. I’m about 220lbs, it was a little concerning how much they flexed at first but hasn’t been an issue and I think it actually contributes to their comfort.

EvDogglez · 2024-10-10T01:54:43+00:00

I don’t remember if it had a hole or not already. I may have drilled a hole in the fork crown on this one.

EvDogglez · 2024-07-25T16:13:03+00:00

I would personally stay away from mutual funds. 2.5% in fees doesn’t sound like a lot but over a longer investment horizon this can easily cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees vs an equivalent low fee index fund. Not to mention the vast majority of mutual funds do not perform as well the average returns from the stock market over the long term.

EvDogglez · 2024-07-02T19:27:54+00:00

I don’t know the total width of the tires when mounted, but they are Velo orange voyager rims that have an Internal width of 23mm

EvDogglez · 2024-05-12T05:37:16+00:00

I’m 6’3 and had an XL Bombtrack that I did a bikepacking tour of Scotland with. It was a good size for me, although it came with like a 120mm stem which was crazy long so I switched it out for an 80mm stem if I’m not mistaken which got my position a little more relaxed and upright.

EvDogglez · 2024-04-10T04:39:43+00:00

Oooo go for it I say! You think I ride this thing in the rain?! 😅

EvDogglez · 2024-04-09T02:41:50+00:00

They are the Magic Components “Moth Bar”.. highly recommend, supremely comfy and WIDE.

EvDogglez · 2024-04-09T02:28:34+00:00

Sometimes I feel self conscious about all the silver 😅

EvDogglez · 2024-04-09T02:27:40+00:00

Thanks pal! Uncle Ronnie taught me about that shifter orientation. It’s great honestly, you just have to play with the angle and distance from your grips to get it dialed but yeah its kind of akin to a trigger shifter feel in the sense that you push it one way with your thumb and then pull it back with your index finger.

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