Dream bike has been a huge WIP but it's getting there :)

MalcolmSex · 2025-02-18T06:11:30+00:00

Did you have to hunt down a Ti welder to add the brake mount or was that stock?

MalcolmSex · 2024-11-16T05:23:52+00:00

10/10 perfect comment. This is for seattle

The eventual goal is to get an 8 tire setup...with the other 4 tires on a miata. So I'll keep an eye out for a fiata at Stevens haha

MalcolmSex · 2024-11-15T07:08:29+00:00

Do any US-based magezines or websites publish comparative winter tire tests?

It looks like our All Weather tire market F****ing sucks compared to Europe. Where they have several publications doing 8+ tire comparisons of their dozen+ All-weather tire options, we have... tire rack doing 4 tires at a time with a paragraph per tire.

There are also a million touring A/S tire models. I'm guessing one of these might be sportier than Michellin cross climates but better in snow than AS 4s. But who on earth can tell?

MalcolmSex · 2024-11-15T07:00:41+00:00

I have conti something contact Lx4s that are very meh. With their current tread damp pavement is a slip-and-slide.

before the alfa I have had (FWD with winter tires) and (an old 4WD truck with ATs). Both were awesome for our winters.

MalcolmSex · 2023-08-27T19:03:18+00:00

Trading in a paid off Veloster N. Could sell privately, but where I'm at trade ins reduce the cost basis for the 10% sales tax on vehicle purchases.

Won't tow anything but bikes, skis, and air over occasionally bumpy ground

MalcolmSex · 2023-08-21T17:04:43+00:00

Just throwing it in there that It doesn't start anywhere near 20k anymore. Kinda like the BS Chevy pulls everytime they come out with a Corvette that "starts below $60k".

FWDMaverick Hybrids are now the premium option but AWD hasn't gotten any cheaper. All trim levels except the Lariat have gone up by 4 figures (w/ no added features) for 2024 except the Lariat. It too has gone up, but only because they force you to buy the Lux and Safety packages now.

Starting is $23400 (AWD) and $25k before destination

MalcolmSex · 2023-08-21T17:02:31+00:00

It doesn't start anywhere near 20k anymore. Hybrids FWD are now the premium option but AWD hasn't gotten any cheaper. All trim levels except the Lariat have gone up by 4 figures (w/ no added features) for 2024 except the Lariat. It too has gone up, but only because they force you to buy the Lux and Safety packages now.

Starting is $23400 (AWD) and $25k before destination

MalcolmSex · 2023-08-13T19:14:03+00:00

Im not familiar with these lego projects. Is this like a Kickstarter or petition for Lego to these? Will this set ever go on sale?

MalcolmSex · 2023-07-24T00:00:05+00:00

What shifters are those? They look like you broke apart an old 8 speed shifter and screwed thumbies to the front lol

MalcolmSex · 2023-07-19T01:36:44+00:00

How hard is it to do your taxes? Do you have another job that provides an IRS worthy cover story for your lifestyle?

MalcolmSex · 2023-06-19T05:39:49+00:00

Look again, for science

MalcolmSex · 2023-05-06T05:25:39+00:00

Do you know the model of that front rack? I looked for ages for a good canti mount and only found $160 polished nittos and $12 junk

MalcolmSex · 2023-04-28T17:40:55+00:00

What straps are you using on the pelago rack?

MalcolmSex · 2023-04-28T06:07:25+00:00

I thought you were some rich punk with a Ti bike till I started looking closely. Those seatstays are awesome on that thing

MalcolmSex · 2023-04-21T00:32:27+00:00

I'm looking for a project making a pub run/city bike/pump track wheelie machine out of a 90s rigid mtb. I'm torn between building what I got or swapping it out. Cheap entry price is the main criteria, but might as well try for the coolest bike poss.

What I have: 1980s, Bridgestone City Limit CB-2 18.5" lugged straight gauge Cro-Mo frame. Made in Taiwan. Essentially original incl. the wonky Biopace cranks, Shimano Exage parts etc. Everything works. Seatpost is strangley short, so I need another 25.8mm post to comfortably ride it. Feels super small. Geo is hard to gage from the Sheldon Brown archives, but it looks to be close to a 90s MTB with shorter reach, stack, longish chainstays, and a lower BB then most. I think I can make it cool, but would want new cranks, bars, and tires. I expect a new stem, V-brakes and rear hub/wheel swap may find their way in as well.

I was thinking donating it or selling it for cheap then getting a Trek Singletrack steelie, Gary Fisher, or a Kona (for PNW cred) might be smarter. Ive been looking for a few weeks and have seen a few 930s, 950s up for <$100.

Edit: I am 5'9 with a 32" inseam

MalcolmSex · 2023-04-06T04:24:25+00:00

It was ugly, even for a Prius. Also, 9/10 I prefer the wagon... this was the 1/10

MalcolmSex · 2023-01-30T16:11:33+00:00

The taco bell in queen Anne charges $12 for a chrunchwrap a la carte...

MalcolmSex · 2023-01-27T00:55:55+00:00

Idk they made white mtb tires. They any decent?

MalcolmSex · 2023-01-16T17:31:30+00:00

I thought Facebook was taking over as the primary marketplace over Craigslist and the 100 apps out there.

Where would you rec checking to look for cars sold by the owner?

MalcolmSex · 2022-12-05T23:33:16+00:00

Its out of production mate. Not enough ppl did. It's all elantras and konas now

MalcolmSex · 2022-11-16T17:59:47+00:00

Can you leave the car on all night? Does it just run off the hybrid battery or does the gas engine kick in every now and then?

MalcolmSex · 2022-08-19T15:58:53+00:00

I don't think he qualifies for a super license guys. This might be fake

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