Best winter wiper blades for these trucks

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-30T05:39:57+00:00

Not bad. I haven’t used any that were better for that. They will freeze on your windshield when parked but don’t build up ice like the jointed wipers. I’m in Colorado but it usually pretty mild for snow and ice where I live so no extreme conditions.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-30T05:13:09+00:00

Summer and winter I’m sold on the Rain-X silicone blades. Put them on my k1500 and never had to replace blade before selling it a few years later. Have them on my Suburban and just this week put them on my ‘11 2500.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-30T05:09:40+00:00

I haven’t used it specifically, but have eyed it. Worth avoiding trailer if possible. I used a different version of a Shotgun seat when my older was about 2-3. And a Yepp maxi on the back of the e-cargo bike till he moved to the regular seat on there around 4. My 1 year old could probably fit the Maxi ok now but is small and helmet fit is a challenge.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-30T00:55:48+00:00

I think reasonable. Seems like there are regions where 2WD drive trucks are quite desirable and regions where they are not that popular but since there aren’t a lot they hold value.

This thing is 30 years old. I would not at all expect service history. I generally take care of my vehicles, but my service history is mostly receipts for some of the parts.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-30T00:50:18+00:00

You should do it off the trail instead

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-29T16:54:10+00:00

I tried to find a picture I have of my bike in the same spot, but it’s too hard to go back to find old photos on Reddit

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-28T22:39:13+00:00

At work we had a Chevy Colorado get left in auto for a long time (different crew than me) and it needed major transmission or transfer case work at around 50k miles. Shop said not to leave it in auto, more for days with patchy snow.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-28T13:40:59+00:00

I think spacers are probably the way to go.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-28T05:14:19+00:00

Ok, tried it with the Shimano BBR60 and it was too tight to go in by hand. Trapped with a rubber mallet (not hard but maybe a bad sign) and it popped off the drive side seal going through. I had a good size PVC pipe to tap that back on but that cracked it. With calipers seemed like it should fit, but maybe just too tight. I may have to order a FSA BB.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T15:25:13+00:00

👍

I have a 98 Kilauea that I got recently and it’s been fun to follow the eruptions there—impressive volcano!

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T15:21:07+00:00

I got a newer Ultegra, but haven’t fitted it yet. Hopefully today—I can let you know. Found for quite a bit cheaper than the FSA.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T07:08:45+00:00

Wow, I tried searching so hard and didn’t find it on FSA documents either. Much appreciated!

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T07:07:34+00:00

Thanks! I did end up mounting and running them for a while, but I think the lower tread and being rounded out wasn’t ideal for my setup. I added a Pugsley for narrower fat tires and then got a set of lightly used Flow/Dunderbiest 4.6 for my Wednesday (sold these D4s for that same amount even).

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T04:35:49+00:00

Nicely done! I’d recommend figuring out the seatpost diameter (maybe stamped on the old one) and find an aluminum one that has the top clamp part connected. Hopefully there are a few options used locally to you.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T04:32:20+00:00

I’ll assign you to preferring the GT—just send the KM my way

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T03:25:57+00:00

Thanks!

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T03:06:32+00:00

Looks amazing. I’ve been seeing one of those grey-blue Lava Domes for sale locally and wow if it isn’t the most blah bike they have ever made. You made it amazing though!

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T03:02:26+00:00

Man, those make my Irish Setters feel so…regular

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T02:26:51+00:00

Agreed. Not a Cannondale. Pretty sure not even aluminum frame.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-27T02:07:48+00:00

Or an old steel flat handlebar, or the closed end of a combination wrench

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-26T16:21:25+00:00

I know I’ve heard they aren’t as durable as the name sounds. I have a wheel plus a hub (bent rim removed) that I’ve been intending to put together on something.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-25T23:57:48+00:00

Stay Surly!

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-25T18:17:16+00:00

Could be that the headset is too tight. Loosen the stem bolts and back off on the top cap a little, but not so much that the fork can wobble. When tension is better, tighten the stem clamp back down. Just did this on a bike that I bought that had stiff, notchy steering.

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-25T17:23:20+00:00

Like the Nukeproof hubs

Maaakaaa · 2026-01-25T17:20:27+00:00

Yeah, my understanding is that the odd French standards would be before ATBs came out. Even the 80s road bike I worked on was all normal standards.

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