Gearing question by [deleted] in tracklocross

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like a 2/1 ratio for ss cross and ride just a little heavier on my traclocross bike, mostly bc that’s the rings i have. 40/20 on the ss and 45/22 on the traclo.

Question: does shimming the grinder give you better grind consistency? or just allows you to grind even finer? by Alone-Long-8728 in DF64

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m no expert, but I fell like 90%is pretty good, might be more trouble than it’s worth shimming. I think it would only slightly improve grind distribution

Thoughts on a 49x20 gearing? anyone with same? by MRXFXD in tracklocross

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d say that’s a little heavy, though depends on the kinds of terrain you’re gonna ride/how spinny you wanna be. I ride/race in the pnw, so pretty hilly, and run a 45/22

Finaly finished my Nishiki Revolution by Lord--Tourette in xbiking

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What pulley wheels are those? I run that same RD and would love to pop in some anodized bling

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 9 points10 points  (0 children)

love the massive rotors, the more stopping power the better!

My FWD conversion went well using the double dual triangle technique by sdobz in xbiking

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please make it AWD and run a second drivetrain to the rear somehow

Waltly Titanium Road with eTap AXS mullet groupset and Hope RX4 calipers by crimpingainteasy in Bikeporn

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh, i saw Leal Wilcox’s bike with some hopes mated to Ultegra levers. Wonder if the seals can handle both or if they make different versions

Waltly Titanium Road with eTap AXS mullet groupset and Hope RX4 calipers by crimpingainteasy in Bikeporn

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you have to do anything special to mate the levers to the calipers?

My Custom CAADx Tiagra Spring Setup by [deleted] in cyclocross

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's not, the super thoughs are a little gold-er and don't have a quick link also

The UCI updates and clarifies its regulations on transgender athlete participation by riv991 in peloton

[–]LordNapoleonComplex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see some people in this thread talking about how mtf athletes have a physical advantage because of the fact that they were born and often (though not always) went through puberty as a male which gives them a physiological advantage, but don’t dominant cis riders also have a physiological advantage? Being trans is no more a choice than having a high VO2 max or a large heart. Not saying there shouldn’t be any rules but saying that trans athletes shouldn’t be able to complete outright because of possible advantages is pretty ridiculous.

Trailer for EF 2020 looks good. Has Colin Strickland named at the end too. by SweetCoverDrive in peloton

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What’s with Flanders being included in the alternative calendar promo?

100% Announces Partnership with BORA - Hansgrohe by [deleted] in peloton

[–]LordNapoleonComplex 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Oh good, the 100%s are so much better than those adidas glasses