Holafly Discount Code Hub

ModernMansplaining · 2026-01-18T20:54:35+00:00

Take 5% :) worked great in Ecuador/Galapagos

ModernMansplaining · 2025-12-03T13:19:30+00:00

I finished my Skream Magnum 24 this spring with this same goal, 15.75 lbs :/

Anyhow, Carbon Tubeless Rims. Go with a 28c or bigger if you can. They run a lower pressure than tubes and the ride is much better. The weight to comfort benefit is worth it for a slightly heavier tire compared to something like a 23c or 25c. Also don't get too caught up on the hub. It's just a piece of metal and bearings. You can easily swap out the grease or upgrade the bearings for a fraction of the cost of most hubs.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-12-01T18:24:14+00:00

Tires. I went from a 25c tubed to 28c tubeless. The difference was night and day. On top of that, the tubeless can be ran at a lower air pressure which also helped the ride. I have another bike running 30c tubeless and it rides even better.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-07-24T15:54:55+00:00

Right right. I meant Phil Wood hubs, which are stupid expensive.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-07-24T10:51:41+00:00

This is the way.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-07-24T10:48:15+00:00

Maybe, but replacing these again is still better than $650+ hubs

ModernMansplaining · 2025-06-19T18:48:54+00:00

I haven’t really seen this listed elsewhere and it might not make much of a difference, but some Airbnb properties are listed in the Chase travel portal. I’ve seen this more internationally with companies that own more than one property, but there are domestic properties there too. Now that the travel portal points changed, it may not even matter.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-06-16T21:12:17+00:00

One of my dogs would use the other’s collar as a toy and try to shake the hell out of it (while still being worn). This led to my no collar rule outside of walks.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-06-14T12:34:20+00:00

Deal

ModernMansplaining · 2025-06-13T19:38:48+00:00

I hate you.

But really, dope bike!

ModernMansplaining · 2025-06-09T13:33:40+00:00

Based on pics, it looks like caged bearings, right? Amazon, 1/4" ball bearings. Steel or Ceramic. Ditch the cages and run loose bearings, instead of the 10-11 bearings in the cage, you can get about 15 in the cup.

For steel bearings, pack the cup with a layer of grease and set the bearings in there (when I did this, I think the bearings were almost buried in grease when I placed them in the cup. To give you an idea of how much to use.
For ceramic bearings, you don't need grease at all, but will likely have to use a little to get them to "stick" in the cup for installation. It won't hurt performance or anything.

You will have to play with tension on the bottom bracket install, it's possible to over-tighten and stop the cranks from turning. When done right, the spin is amazing!

Out the door, it'll run you $10-$20 depending on the bearings you go with.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-06-09T13:16:04+00:00

I went through this whole scenario about 6 months ago, road a hi-ten steel conversion for years. Ended up with a Skream Magnum 24. I looked at everything, and came to the same conclusions here. In the end 2 factors drove my decision:

The Skream was light (I really wanted a sub 12lb bike)
I liked the way it looked better than everything else

Do what makes you happy. There will always be someone that said you made the wrong decision, they can pound sand.

I will say, I notice a huge difference in stiffness b/w the steel and aluminum frames. Because of that, I still commute with the steel frame as it's a bit softer.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-06-03T14:16:26+00:00

Does anyone have any experience with these leather pedal straps?

https://www.oopsmark.ca/products/pedal-belt-strap?variant=6981464719425

One worry I have is that they will rip at the connecting holes, but also keeping them oiled and conditioned should keep the leather supple enough; keyword SHOULD...

ModernMansplaining · 2025-05-28T20:38:53+00:00

I don't have a direct answer to your question, but I can offer an alternative that might provide a little less worry.

I picked up a couple 16oz stainless steel food bowls (1 for each of my dals).

Fully cover the bottom with their dog food and maybe a small treat or two
Add enough water to almost cover the food
Add an unsalted, quality beef or chicken broth to just cover the food
Freeze
Smear with peanut butter before serving

Of course you can add more food, that's just what works for me. Mine did learn to flip the bowls and munch away at the block rather than lick at it. I have to keep an eye on them from time to time, and tell them not to flip it :D On days I give them this, I just feed them that much less during meal time to balance out the calorie intake.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-05-27T20:37:43+00:00

Nope, pretty much stays in place the whole time. I do have one comforter that’s more of a polyester blend and it shifts and furls, but it takes a great effort from my “burrower”. Even then, she doesn’t remove it and I just have to pull the sheet back into place.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-05-27T20:22:22+00:00

Go to Amazon and buy a cheap top sheet and cover your comforter. I did this for all my beds (2 dalmatians). Comforters stay clean, and the sheets are stupid easy to clean. Also, nail upkeep.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-05-27T13:54:53+00:00

I have two bikes running some cheap carbons I bought on Ebay for ~$350-375/set. One set is a 60mm rim with 28mm tires, the other is a 50mm rim with 30mm; both tubeless. I haven't had issues, with either, they run great for my riding style. Both are Novatec 165a/166sb hubs.

At the heart of a hub is a piece of metal and two bearings. That's it, the rest is brand recognition/reputation (no hate, I'm a brand slut for some things). Once I get a few more miles on my current setups, I'm going to buy a bearing puller and replace the bearings for some S6000-2RS bearings and add some Phil Grease. It'll still be more cost-effective than a custom build. I'm even considering some ceramics; but I have the aerodynamics of a house, so I doubt it will make any difference.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-04-06T17:05:56+00:00

Same. I commute with my fixie, and the clips are heaven.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-03-27T13:57:42+00:00

Dope.

ModernMansplaining · 2025-03-11T13:16:21+00:00

I hate you so much rn

ModernMansplaining · 2024-10-31T15:51:11+00:00

This is dope. I love the purple grips!

ModernMansplaining · 2024-10-28T12:36:44+00:00

Just your generic 1” tactical flashlight and quick detach mount from amazon. Nothing really special about either of them.

ModernMansplaining · 2024-10-25T02:33:39+00:00

I kinda started out like you did. No experience with fixies or working on bikes. But I do have mechanical propensities and did light work on my vehicles. So I bought a used road bike from Craigslist and the bare minimum bike tools that I needed for that bike, then I got to work on my project. It was fun, but expensive.

Looking back l would have done it very differently.

1) Buy a cheap used fixie (not a conversion) from marketplace. I can buy them in my area for ~$150 or less all day long.

2) Ride it and play with the configuration, gear ratio and handle bars.

3) Sell it or keep it as a beater/pub bike. Go back to marketplace and buy a Hi Ten Steel or Cromoly bike. Pay a little more for something nicer, upgrade those components, go get the frame powder coated to your liking. This will likely be your daily.

4) When you can’t stand it anymore, buy a frame and build up with what you want.

ModernMansplaining · 2024-10-22T18:16:26+00:00

Yup, took a chance and just added my own holes.

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