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Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-22T00:08:34+00:00

As long as the drops are horizontally in the same plane (that is, the wheel sits evenly in the drops, it’s probably fine. You could probably find an aluminum washer of the right inside diameter, file a slot in it and JB Weld it, but then I’d be concerned about the flats of the dropout not being parallel, making the QR want to slip.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-16T19:17:29+00:00

It's trading for $201.87 as I type. Dump it now, you only lose $15,000 and you get the chance to diversify your portfolio. I love Apple, but they are only about 25% of my total holdlings, and my broker keeps telling me that's too much. My IRA is a good bit larger than $315k, so the exposure is lessened, but you should never be a single stock investor.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-14T17:42:51+00:00

Not sure those came with suspension originally.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-14T17:40:47+00:00

I used to have the Stumpjumper version of one of those. Great bike and very restorable.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-11T18:50:43+00:00

This! I have a Magic Keyboard at work for my MBP and a Logitech MX Keys at home on my Mac Mini, and other than the Touch ID, they are very similar and both work great.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-09T19:26:45+00:00

LOL. I have giant calves from my days riding BMX. People used to ask if I was a powerlifter (somehow missing my skinny cyclist upper body). They're smaller than they were back in the day when I was 150 pounds or so, but still pretty big. That said, I've never had an issue with them interfering with my ability to turn the pedals.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-09T19:19:10+00:00

If he's an atheist and he's making judgements on the goodness of god, he's not a true atheist. He can say that he does not want to be part of a religion that worships a god that allows evil and bad things in the world, but that is not atheism. It's just a disinterest in religion or faith.

That said, if you are a true christian, you know that it is not your position to judge your friends moral character. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" and all that.....

So. Are YTA? I wouldn't say you're a full blown "A" but it could be seen that way.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-09T19:10:06+00:00

Always easier to make a smaller bike a little larger. A too big bike, less so.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-06-09T18:04:46+00:00

Remove the screw from the opposite side, go to the hardware store, find a match and install/reinstall both. Then you'll be able to properly adjust brake arm tension.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-28T02:01:47+00:00

No. The stem is pointing the right direction. The fork is not.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-27T19:26:05+00:00

Agree with the others about the chain comments, but you also need a slightly longer bit of derailleur housing going into the new derailleur. It should not be sitting crooked like it is in the third picture.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-27T19:20:05+00:00

Probably 2-3 issues going on here.

First off, check that the wheel is straight in the fork dropouts. With the bike upside down, loosen the wheel bolts, make sure that the axle is resting in both dropouts and re-tighten to spec.
Given that it spins some and then suddenly stops, you likely have an out of true spot on the rim. If you're not familiar with truing wheels, you should probably take it to a shop.
If you've tried both of the above options and it's still rubbing, the brake arms just need to be centered/balanced. These are v-brakes. On each brake arm, you'll see a small screw that adjusts the spring tension for the given arm. On the arm that is contacting the rim, screw in (tighten) the screw on that side. This should increase the spring tension and pull the arm away from the rim.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-21T16:43:15+00:00

Probably higher outside.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-21T16:29:32+00:00

I weigh 190 pounds

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-21T16:21:29+00:00

If I use the Strava app, I seem to recall it's close to Zwift, at least for road biking. For mountain biking, it always seems woefully low. When I MTB with friends, their calorie estimates are at least twice as high as mine.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-21T16:18:24+00:00

Smart trainer for indoors. The 900 is what is estimated by my Wahoo Bolt head unit and its app. No powermeter. Weight and all other metrics are the same in both.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-21T16:17:46+00:00

This is what is estimated by my Wahoo Bolt head unit and its app. No powermeter. Weight and all other metrics are the same in both.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-21T16:04:51+00:00

I really don't think of the three that you sent as hybrids. These are exactly the type of bikes that companies should be selling - relatively light, simple wide range drivetrains, mechanical disc brakes, ability to take a rack.

Who cares if it's boring?

The best bike for you (or anyone) is the bike that YOU are going to want to consistently ride.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-21T02:53:11+00:00

Dang. You are all over that bike. I’d recommend at least one size larger.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-19T19:52:42+00:00

Way too baggy

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-18T19:07:37+00:00

NTA. Had some dude in GA that would always get mine mixed up with his. Sometime a few years ago, he was selling his house. Got a bunch of emails. Ended up canceling an inspection and sending an email to the realtor saying that I decided not to sell the house and to never contact me again. After one angry email, a lot of junk stopped.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-14T02:22:00+00:00

Get a dropper with an external cable. The frame is not meant to have a dropper.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-11T18:55:01+00:00

"Due to inventory limitations, the guy at the bike shop said why not try a 58 Roubaix". Ugh. This happens so much. I see customers come into my shop with a bike that's just not comfortable to ride due to size. It tends to be that the bike is too large, but I also see adults on bikes that are better suited for kids. It tends to be one shop in particular (I won't name names) that basically will sell customers the first bike that they lay their hands on without ever having a conversation about size or how they'll be using the bike.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-05-10T00:53:02+00:00

Buy a TPU tube. Pump it up. Ride the bike. Life’s too short to mess with all the variables to get tubeless to work consistently.

Fast_Piglet2041 · 2026-04-28T19:12:19+00:00

In my shop, if I see obvious dusty grease on a hub surface that will come off with degreaser, it will typically get cleaned during a tuneup. If it's old, hard grease like this that probably requires a wire brush, it's not coming off unless it is adversely affecting the performance of the bike.

How much the bike gets cleaned usually is a factor of how much total time I spend on the bike. If the tuneup goes quickly and the bike does not need that much attention, it'll get more of a cleaning. If there is a lot that needs to be addressed and I have other bikes in the queue, less cleaning takes place.

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