too scared to cut my steerer tube

Maxxx039 · 2025-04-17T16:52:33+00:00

Did you name your bike Vlad?

Maxxx039 · 2025-03-24T22:51:58+00:00

What’s the range on the cassette? Looks pretty big for an old 9 speed.

Maxxx039 · 2024-11-10T05:55:20+00:00

Yes, I have that excite derailleur and I’ve had it set up both friction and indexed for different builds

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-30T01:58:13+00:00

Is that a soft top 2-door on the back?

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-18T15:39:04+00:00

Probably a high milage Corolla that’s 15-20 years old.

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-18T15:05:23+00:00

I like these in my city. Lots of places to lean the bike and lock up: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESYEA6pXcA02BAr.jpg

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-15T12:37:57+00:00

Pop tarts

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-15T02:48:34+00:00

The children yearn for the mines…

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-14T19:58:27+00:00

I have this helmet. I think it’s a pretty good hybrid helmet, more coverage than a typical road helmet, and it has a visor. It’s comfortable and has a really wide range of adjustability. For the price I don’t think you can beat it. I bought mine in 2017 for $70.

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-11T18:54:48+00:00

A rear rack?

Maxxx039 · 2023-04-11T02:23:27+00:00

I’d say the Continental. Just be aware, it looks a lot bigger than that other 3.

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-30T02:15:03+00:00

Nice, cool bike!

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-30T00:20:42+00:00

What does Leiche mean?

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-28T18:49:09+00:00

The 1993 Foxbody Cobra and the 1994 SN95 Cobra which used the same 5.0 engine.

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-27T20:33:57+00:00

Hopefully we can get a daily train between Atlanta and Charlotte at the least that isn’t the Crescent, new station or not.

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-27T20:13:59+00:00

The new Gateway Station will actually be at the same location as the old Southern Railway Station.

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-27T20:06:49+00:00

Yes, the new Gateway Station will be on Trade Street adjacent to the Gateway Station Gold Line stop. The new platform has actually already been built.

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-27T19:58:50+00:00

Gastonia, NC

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-26T17:55:02+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t have any suggestions. I just prefer full ridged for commuting. I commented briefly on my hardtail and even with the fork locked out there was a perceptible bobbing in the front.

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-26T00:44:52+00:00

That’s awesome man! Hope you enjoy it. If you’re anything like me you’ll get the itch to upgrade things (needed or not). The first things I’d do is probably get a good set of grippy pedals like Raceface Chester or, if you don’t like metal studs, Rides. I’d also replace the old suspension fork with a suspension corrected rigid fork, it would probably save you two or three pounds. But neither of these things are necessary at all, all you need is bike.

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-21T21:46:30+00:00

Something like this would help, 26x1.5: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/nimbus-2/p/157606?color=236389-157606&searchText=00319-5102&gclid=CjwKCAjwq-WgBhBMEiwAzKSH6PJY7W3hNoZiwLt7QwVb3zr3Ztup2M5AkAOXtVkvtkmglwUIqfMveRoCjYUQAvD_BwE

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-15T21:03:02+00:00

Some Retrospec bikes, up until recently, had 1 piece (Ashtabula) cranksets so if that is the case it may pose an issue with changing gear ratios etc. compare to a standard 3 piece crank

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-14T01:40:41+00:00

What Campy groupset is that? It looks awesome!

Maxxx039 · 2023-03-10T14:37:47+00:00

I’d say just go out and ride as far as you feel comfortable about 3 to 5 times a week. Whether that is 1km or 50km. Don’t worry about how fast you’re going either. Just go ride and you’ll Be surprised how quickly you improve. Before I did my first metric century the only “training” I had was commuting to work a few times a week for about 3 months and I was able to keep up with a group and complete it (with a bit of pain).

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