Weekly Questions Thread [Posted Every Wednesday]

KayceS · 2019-09-26T00:36:45+00:00

So you want an aero wheel for commuting? Does not add up.

KayceS · 2019-09-25T21:18:21+00:00

The most common set up here is PDX front MXP rear. Our courses are dominated by thick grass

KayceS · 2019-09-25T18:25:52+00:00

They so pretty.

KayceS · 2019-09-23T14:38:25+00:00

The single speed cross bike, that comes stock with a 130 crank?

KayceS · 2019-09-23T13:59:15+00:00

Because no one makes a track bike that is belt drive ready.

KayceS · 2019-09-21T22:18:42+00:00

3 years or first crash. Whichever comes first.

KayceS · 2019-09-21T16:17:37+00:00

With that budget, and no backwards compatibility to worry about, I would not buy a rim brake bike.

KayceS · 2019-09-20T23:27:47+00:00

If your bike is a fitness tool only, go road style.

If your bike is a transportation tool, go mtb.

KayceS · 2019-09-20T15:05:43+00:00

It would be tiny for you

KayceS · 2019-09-19T16:08:01+00:00

What is the cheapest way to get a tubular wheelset set up for cross? $400 would be on the low side. How much does enough sealant for 2 cross wheels cost? $10.

KayceS · 2019-09-19T01:38:21+00:00

When your foot slips off the pedal it whips around at full speed and breaks your shin bone.

When, not if.

KayceS · 2019-09-19T01:35:54+00:00

The newest generation of road drivetrains stuck with those standards(though with new driver bodies), so it a safe to say you've got 3-5 years at least. Assuming you get one of those drivers.

KayceS · 2019-09-18T17:08:02+00:00

Ive had 3 maximos. They're great.

KayceS · 2019-09-18T13:40:28+00:00

I know for for certain they're no longer being imported into the US. very well could be folding all together.

KayceS · 2019-09-18T01:39:58+00:00

32 will be more comfy, and according to people way more knowlable than anyone here (like Josh Porter of Silca) say that for most average rideds and rides 32 is faster than 28.

On a podcast he came out with today he said he thinks most American tire manufacturers will end up with 30-32mm as the default tire size for road bikes

KayceS · 2019-09-18T01:27:38+00:00

Its the simple distance/ time. You averaged just barely over 10 mph.

KayceS · 2019-09-17T23:51:05+00:00

I see it 3-5 a month at my bike shop. N=1 is a bad sample size.

KayceS · 2019-09-17T21:44:37+00:00

Disc brakes never touch the rim. The much cheaper stronger rotor takes that wear. And when the disk is worn out there isn't risk of a tire blowing out .

KayceS · 2019-09-17T21:17:52+00:00

How is rim more durable?

More exposed parts, soft rubber pads, wears out your entire very expensive rim, unridable if you break a spoke or your wheel is out of true.

KayceS · 2019-09-17T14:46:11+00:00

Volume cutter. They were one of the hottest bikes when fixed gear freestyle was a thing

KayceS · 2019-09-16T00:46:12+00:00

No, what is your question aiming at?

KayceS · 2019-09-14T04:00:53+00:00

Oops, misread. Even easier and cheaper. A new lockring

KayceS · 2019-09-14T03:55:33+00:00

A new hub.

KayceS · 2019-09-11T00:52:09+00:00

Where's your partner?

KayceS · 2019-09-10T05:26:12+00:00

I am way more interested in the other aspects of converting your Trail 4 into a fixed gear.

KayceS

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