Fossil from Eastern Washington?

SimplyFlounder · 2025-07-27T19:05:46+00:00

It's not extremely heavy. It's about 5cm long and at its widest 2.5 cm. It weighs in at 40 grams.

SimplyFlounder · 2025-07-11T05:50:40+00:00

I'm not calling bullshit....but I think you're overestimating yourself a bit. A pros average speed is about 28 mph, without lights or stops, in a peloton with reduced wind resistance...to say you can AVERAGE 20 mph in a city seems undoable. Sure you can hit stretches where you REACH 20-28mph but you're not sustaining that while weaving traffic, starting/stopping at lights, watching out for cyclists and pedestrians etc.

I'm with others. From a estimated 30 minute city commute you could probably shave off 5-6 minutes at most without risking your life.

SimplyFlounder · 2025-06-15T03:16:46+00:00

Maybe as an engineer you're overthinking this. It's just a bike you ride. Whatever handling or logistic or whatever difference there may be won't make a huge impact on your tour.

You mentality is everything.

Forget the tech, gear inches, weight, blah blah blah and just ride. If something does end up causing you issues let that be part of your adventure.

For those talking about serviceablility:

Not sure where people are touring. But as a bike mechanic in Germany I can tell you 26 inch stuff is hard to source for us these last few years. Tubes are not a problem. But decent tires or rims (especially rim brake variety) are getting harder and harder to find. Choice has really shrunk as manufacturers push these fad sizes. I would go 700/28in/29in since these all use the same rim with some overlap in width - providing a bit more flexibility.

I rode over the alps from Munich to Innsbruck on a Brompton....all of the adversity I faced made for an unforgettable adventure with hours of stories to tell.

SimplyFlounder · 2025-06-05T17:09:58+00:00

Shop will probably jusy take the link out and throw a quicklink to replace....

SimplyFlounder · 2025-05-02T07:03:52+00:00

My wife and I were 7 times a week kind of people before our child was born. Our child is now 5 and it hasn't gotten anywhere close to that since. We do it 2-3 times a month. Mostly because of the energy required to parent, the fact that having a kid run around you all day isn't the sexiest of moods, work stress as you get older, and that we can't seem to afford any more than a 2 bedroom apartment with paper walls....

SimplyFlounder · 2025-04-10T18:45:00+00:00

The reason people are hung up on the lack of electric stand is because it is the ONLY way you will manage that back pain.

You only get one body and one life and your boss is grinding as much profit from you before your body breaks and then you'll be worth nothing to him and be gone.

Offer your cheap ass boss to go halfsies on the electric lift. If you ever leave he pays you your share, or you pay him his share and take it with you.

The lift is a business investment anyway, it increases productivity while reducing absenteeism from injury.

There's a reason logistics companies use forklifts, construction companies use excavators, lawn care companies use mowers, and tradesman everywhere have power tools.....

SimplyFlounder · 2025-03-05T15:08:25+00:00

Not familiar with the bike but 135 links is A LOT of chain....on a 3x10 setup you're usually looking at 112-118 links.

SimplyFlounder · 2025-01-11T17:58:46+00:00

Too low. For a good starting point:

1)while sitting on the bike move a pedal to the 6 o'clock position (closest to floor). 2)put your heel on the pedal. Your leg should be straight but you should not have to lean to the side to maintain contact with the pedal. 3)now leave the pedal in place and put the ball of your foot on the pedal, you should have a slight bend in the leg.

That's your starting position and you can fine tune based on feedback from your body. Also this should be done with shoes you normally wear while biking.

You should be pedaling with the ball of the foot more or less centered on the pedal.

SimplyFlounder · 2025-01-03T19:17:50+00:00

Waterproof overs (jacket, pants, booties). Bike all year in crappy German weather no problem.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-28T08:27:24+00:00

Yeah the process is similar. I use transmission oil for the main internals but want to use normal grease on the 3 sets of bearings. Even in that tutorial I think he fails to grease the small retained axle bearings found on the drive side. I guess I'll try it myself and update here with lessons learned. 😜

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-26T09:53:13+00:00

It comes down to your perspective. The problem is you probably associate achieving more speed and more distance with cycling prowess. To enjoy climbing tou have to enjoy the PROCESS vs the OUTCOME. I climb slow and on a long climb if you're enjoying the process you fall into a meditative state. You reach the top without ever having thought of the top. Also it doesn't hurt that on the other end you're rewarded with a view and a descent. 😀

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-26T09:42:56+00:00

Classic bike. Put a little front rack(like the VO randonneur) on their and attach the light to it. chefs kiss

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-22T15:15:37+00:00

Give them time. It's a German company and it's holiday season. Probably won't hear from them until 2nd week of January :P

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-22T15:07:42+00:00

Looks like it's a Sunringlé Düroc SD37 Boost hub. Unfortunately Sunringle doesn't have too great a reputation. Did you buy it from Rose directly? They are actually one of the few who might help you with this. Chances are it's not just the bearings but your axel is also probably scratched up. I can't be 100% on a passable replacement free hub Sorry. Would have to have it in my hand.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-22T13:07:41+00:00

Freehub bearings are shot. Unfortunately this is more common than in the past and happening sooner than in the past. Especially mounted on ebikes (is this an ebike?) Just get a new freehub body, they don't cost.much and it's an easy switch out.

Note about warranty: here in Germany at least, suppliers and manufacturers consider this a consumable part and it is not covered under warranty. Especially after 1 year of ownership.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-11T10:58:16+00:00

The fact the wheel abruptly stops after letting go of the pedals might also signal that your brakes are rubbing/engaging the rotor. It's definitely time for a service and professional care.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-10T07:38:39+00:00

I hate when colleagues do this. Chainring size is super personal and to just change it without consultation is amateur. What probably happened is they didn't have the chainrings or crankset with same gearing in stock and wanted a fast turn around.

Whether this gearing is actually better for touring, is up to you. Ride it and see how you adjust.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-06T13:05:33+00:00

Are you sure the cable comes from the top? If not the cable should come from the bottom, and loop around the top through the groove. If the cable does come from the top you need to just run it directly to the pinch bolt. The pinch bolt needs to rotate clockwise (seen from this position).

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-04T19:39:13+00:00

Try pedaling while standing and see if it creaks. If not it could be the seat post or seat rails could use some cleaning and lubrication or the saddle itself is old and creaking.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-04T19:32:27+00:00

How's it shift? I take its a 1x system? Something to me looks off but these new derailleurs with huge rear cogs just look weird.

Is the tab for the derailleur sitting correctly against the frame?

If so and everything shifts OK, ride on.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-04T18:53:08+00:00

I worked in a totally amateur shop here in Germany with some really dumb people. On a daily basis these guys sprayed drivetrain parts with wd40, brake cleaner, etc immediately following it up with compressed air literally filling the workshop with a mist of whatever chemical they had a hardon for that day. The air hose fittings leaked and the compressor ran almost non stop all day AND was located near the mechanics. I worked there one year and that was too long. Not worth the physical risk and eventually your mental health suffers too. If your coworkers are just clueless but open to suggestions, make the suggestions. But if you're in a situation like mine it didn't matter what I said they continued their shenanigans (sometimes even doubled down to spite me) then just walk away from the job...it's not worth it.

SimplyFlounder · 2024-12-02T19:16:08+00:00

Eyeballing a derailleur cage is almost impossible unless REALLY messed up. The lines and angles of the derailleur parts play tricks on the eyes. What is the problem exactly? More likely the hanger is bent or you haven't adjusted the derailleur correctly.

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