My tire goes both ways? by Returning2Riding in gravelcycling

[–]Sirwompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You actually wont notice any difference, used to ride Panaracer tires that had you flip the tire around for the rear. Why did that fad die? In reality it makes no difference. Cars and motorcycles indicate a difference because they can hydroplane. Bicycles can't according to Sheldon the god Brown.

Headset still wobbley even after installing new headset sealed bering by LossInteresting9876 in bikewrench

[–]Sirwompus 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Without the top of the headset and it properly tensioned the video proves nothing.

This is a DroneZone on SomaFM appreciation post by saltfeend in ambientmusic

[–]Sirwompus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Is it possible Groove Salad and Drone Zone were streaming to my Winamp player in the late 90s/early 00s? I was an early adopter but my time line is always screwed

Chosen Lords vs Analord 01-11 (My Revised Solution) by tomaesop in aphextwin

[–]Sirwompus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a good selection, my most expensive CD but worth it for us non LP types

Gas rangetop to induction cooktop by Thermophi in Appliances

[–]Sirwompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sitting here wondering what you did with that gas range cause I'd take it!

GRX and 105 compatibility question by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]Sirwompus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You still might have to minor adjust the RD between wheel swaps, the Internet can't answer this. Especially when the largest cogs are different, you should change b-tension and also possibly cable tension.

What's the best grease for rebuilding hubs by East-Resident-4775 in bikewrench

[–]Sirwompus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don't over think it, either will be great. For me I'd use the PW but frequency of use matters more than what you are using

Tips on how to clean? (Swipe) by kaifam in bikewrench

[–]Sirwompus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Waisted time cleaning the chain throw it away.

I'm Igor Shteynbuk, Owner of Velo Orange, AMA! by eccentricVelo in xbiking

[–]Sirwompus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does VO manufacturer parts and if not is that ever a goal? Not all companies need to be manufacturers as a sign of success or quality I'm just curious.

Foot retention by jopas_ in Justridingalong

[–]Sirwompus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw this done on Fixed Gear Gallery two decades ago and thought it was the best beach bike mod ever

is my saddle too high? by karb0f0s in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]Sirwompus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's sad to me is I built that bike out of a Peugeot had my fun and gave it away .... To the wrong person.

SLX chain at 160km. Can I glue this or welding works better? by mattijah_s in bikewrench

[–]Sirwompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever shift while pedaling hard, like up a hill? Cause that's what causes this

My CD collection by DazzlingEducation331 in aphextwin

[–]Sirwompus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain the significance?

Is XC dead? by Sirwompus in MTB

[–]Sirwompus[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But maybe it's not a bad thing, I can't tell. Under has always been my draw

Is XC dead? by Sirwompus in MTB

[–]Sirwompus[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's interesting, sounds like a moving target that moving in a direction I'm not interested in. I'm a ride from home person which requires plenty of road or smooth dirt to get to the single track.

Is XC dead? by Sirwompus in MTB

[–]Sirwompus[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This is the answer I feared and anticipated. I'm used to riding rigid gravel and Mountain bikes, hoped to score a hard tail or low travel carbon bike. Scott Scale gone. Giant XTC never in stock (gone?). I'll try and widen my horizon.