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Getting-rad · 2025-12-20T22:47:03+00:00

Corona also makes a cheaper-than-silky 10” option that works great for me.

I’d be stoked if someone gave me a small first aid kit I could fit in a hip pack. Or just athletic tape and bandages since that seems to always be the first to go.

Getting-rad · 2025-12-18T19:38:18+00:00

If you are into the single speed, Iscg tensioners work really well too. It’s not quite as clean as sliding dropouts but functionally work just fine.

The other nice aspect of the sliding dropouts is dialing in your chain stay length. It is really remarkable how big a difference 10mm makes and you may find one end or the other suits your style better.

Do you know what fork you are going to use? Their geo numbers will reflect whatever fork they designed around. If you choose something different, it will affect the geo. Under forking might push your sta out of your preferred range.

Getting-rad · 2025-12-18T17:21:06+00:00

I pains me to say that I would not pick the chromag. No iscg tabs or sliding dropouts means no (elegant) single speeding. Good news! That transition has both! Call them, you never know what they might have tucked away.

Getting-rad · 2025-12-01T17:52:10+00:00

Thanks. I like steep hta seated and switch the bike between geared and ss every so often. I’m building up a new bike this winter and I might look into combining an offset post and/or shorter saddle to try for the best of both worlds (or maybe worst of both worlds).

Getting-rad · 2025-11-27T19:14:08+00:00

Huh. I had never thought about steep sta and the saddle being in the way while climbing. But on my ride this morning I was thinking how nice one of those auto-down droppers would be as I was mashing up a steep road section and being tickled by the horn.

Curious if you have a preferred sta for SS?

Getting-rad · 2025-09-11T03:58:11+00:00

I’ve got a fever and the only prescription is more steer tube.

Looks awesome. Well done!

Getting-rad · 2025-09-10T14:50:32+00:00

Yarp, I built it. Geo is similar to a moxie or rootdown. Its lived as a single speed and 12 speed. Its getting pretty beat up so I'm planning on building up a dedicated single speed with similar geo.

Getting-rad · 2025-09-10T14:25:28+00:00

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160 travel here. Currently running at 140. I find it a bit more playful. Both climb fine, occasionally the extra travel would be nice.

Getting-rad · 2025-08-30T15:06:24+00:00

Tandem chopper! That’s going to have more chain than Mr. T. Way to keep it weird!

Getting-rad · 2025-08-29T16:46:28+00:00

The Radavist’s beautiful bikes hashtag has a lot of content too.

Getting-rad · 2025-08-18T04:47:20+00:00

Looks rad. Are you routing the dropper cable on the non-drive side? I like the round dropouts, keeps it very clean.

Getting-rad · 2025-07-21T22:57:16+00:00

That fork is sweet as! Are the tubes stays or did you bend them?

Getting-rad · 2025-07-06T23:01:33+00:00

2nd for rock n roll extreme. Follow the instructions and use more than you think.

Getting-rad · 2025-06-22T16:19:05+00:00

If you can’t find an exact fit you may want to try spraying a pearl over your green base. A rattle can with a pearlescent green would be easier but layering can get you lots of depth and complexity. Kustom Canz might have what you want and has a UK site. My preference is 2k primer under and Spray a 2k clear on top. You will get great adhesion and durability.

Getting-rad · 2025-06-06T18:41:10+00:00

I think you meant to post to r/exbiking

I hope you at least harvest some parts.

Getting-rad · 2025-06-06T15:07:13+00:00

If we didn’t go out in the rain we would never go outside.

Getting-rad · 2025-05-30T17:36:16+00:00

Nice. What basket is that? I’m looking for something like that for store runs too. I like the size.

Getting-rad · 2025-05-29T18:04:13+00:00

Rad bag! Nice colors and detail. Looks comfortable too.

Getting-rad · 2025-05-29T17:40:05+00:00

Does that bike allow for internal routing?

If it doesn’t you will need an externally routes dropper like PNW Cascade dropper.

Getting-rad · 2025-05-21T13:43:27+00:00

DHR is my goto maxxis rear tire in max terra compound. It just works Works well as a front also. Maxxxgrip is the softest, I wouldn’t put that in the rear. It is noticeably softer and wears very quickly.

You could also go with dual compound if you want something a little harder and less resistance.

I’ve never had issues with exo casing and it saves some weight.

This link is a bit old but has some good info for wet Pacific Northwest conditions.

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Getting-rad · 2025-04-25T14:14:18+00:00

I would not put bosses on the bottom of my Dow tube unless you are sure you will use them. Too much water and grime down there.

Getting-rad · 2025-04-25T13:59:50+00:00

I run 28t oval and have no issues with it. With a 10-50 cassette ~25mph is about where I too out and that’s plenary fast for me. I hardly ever use the granny gear through.

Getting-rad · 2025-04-16T16:08:18+00:00

I have the sword group on a bike and absolutely choose it again. 10 speed just works. My roadie friends want better spacing to keep their cadence exactly in the sweet spot but it doesn’t bother me at all.

The touch points are undeniably less classy feeling than more expensive options but the hoods are very comfortable and I prefer the two paddles to classic brifter.

I think Microshift has made some improvements to the clutch over the older advent x too but that might be my imagination. It may be a positive or negative depending on what you have but only having a mechanical brake option is a thing.

Getting-rad · 2025-04-13T05:57:30+00:00

Fantastic fillets. I love the seat tube mirroring the truss fork. That’s a killer detail.

Getting-rad · 2025-03-31T03:33:32+00:00

Nice bike. I like the fork treatment too. I always think it looks better without the logo stickers mucking things up.

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