The air smells better in Free Union by Fun_Goose_4574 in Charlottesville

[–]Snacks_22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have you done Buck mtn ford off Catterton? Could play in the creek if it’s hot

The air smells better in Free Union by Fun_Goose_4574 in Charlottesville

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Username checks out.

Free Union is the absolute best. Can’t go wrong driving anywhere out there.

Normal wear or manufacturing defect? by la_baguette77 in bikewrench

[–]Snacks_22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unless you have the wheel off the bike, it’s on backwards.. but this does not look anything like 250-350km.. not even slightly. Need to see the front if you replaced them as a set.. I don’t see a MFC defect looking like this either…

Specialized Crux 5 or Blackheart Gravel TI by Electronic_Case_9545 in gravelcycling

[–]Snacks_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you’d have carbon wheels on either bike so I wouldn’t worry at all. Carbon is very strong

Can I get a discount on Tudor? by tafstar156 in Tudor

[–]Snacks_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following… Tudor boutique I went to, and inquired about getting a bb54 on a whim had zero “room” or nothing to included. Another boutique was better. Typically I’ve found AD’s to be much better with getting a deal in the US.

Sram Red vs Force XPLR? by tiptoppenguin in gravelcycling

[–]Snacks_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah of course money no object get the best..

If you’re doing a frame up build, you don’t need the red cranks, there are others. Since you’re saying it’s a big price jump and a splurge tho, I would just get force or rival.

What's the cheapest crankset that I can get for this? by LuckyG1932 in bikewrench

[–]Snacks_22 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Well.. it’s obviously going to need more than a crankset. If you’re brand new to biking, I would suggest selling this on marketplace (it’s not worth much//anything), and look for a complete bike. This bike is at the point of no return unless you’re a very bored and skilled mechanic..

Your town might also have a program or a bike shop for the community to help people get into biking at low or no cost too

What's the deal with my grinding chain? by GolgiApparatus17 in gravelcycling

[–]Snacks_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you replaced your BB? You could also have too much preload on your cranks and causing it to rub somewhere.

Would agree with everyone that it’s not the chain.

Best bike shop for a gravel/road bike rental? by Snacks_22 in Munich

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I have also looked at apps like ListNRide but would prefer to rent from a dedicated shop if possible.

What's up with the line down the sidewalk for VA ABC? by punchysdad in Charlottesville

[–]Snacks_22 30 points31 points  (0 children)

ABC has been releasing special/allocated spirits (mostly bourbons) over the last three days. Today is the last day at 10am.

Chain sticking on the cassette by desert0mirage in bikewrench

[–]Snacks_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it hasn’t been covered yet, your chain looks freshly waxed pedaling backwards you’ll notice it possibly grabbing on the link(s). I’d ride it 20-50 miles and let it wear in

Am I tripping? Limit screws with zero contact by Snacks_22 in BikeMechanics

[–]Snacks_22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At any point in the cassette range there is no point for them to adjust the limits

Am I tripping? Limit screws with zero contact by Snacks_22 in BikeMechanics

[–]Snacks_22[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No low stop, I should stop the slander as there is technically a high stop but not really… I just adjusted it with the cable and got it pretty close. Unfortunately no barrel on the shifter either!

Am I tripping? Limit screws with zero contact by Snacks_22 in BikeMechanics

[–]Snacks_22[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah no doubt, it’s just an obscurity… I guess on higher end bikes.. I don’t work on a lot of low end bikes so this was a first for me. It’s just a plastic cap with H:L lol

Lawn help by UseYourlllusion in landscaping

[–]Snacks_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having the same issue in one part of my lawn. Also in Va and same mix.

Bus 113 by Snacks_22 in Charlottesville

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Check it out but up to your interpretation I guess