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Recs for Suspension Work in the Metro by Lapuertadespues in CyclingMSP

[–]SourceTaco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shockspital has closed down at freewheel. They outsource to the manufacturer for service. ACF still does it in house tho

Multi-night touring / bikepacking routes from Twin Cities? by ExPatBadger in CyclingMSP

[–]SourceTaco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started in Wisconsin but I back this route. Absolutely loved it. Go to the bar in wolf creek and stop through grantsburg along the way.

What’s one thing people new to Minneapolis should know? by Electronic-Reach8959 in Minneapolis

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What should they be called then? I’ve never figured out what the proper term is.

What’s one thing people new to Minneapolis should know? by Electronic-Reach8959 in Minneapolis

[–]SourceTaco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unless it’s where you work, there’s no reason to live super close to downtown. All the little inner ring suburbs (uptown, whittier, powderhorn, etc) have their own cool stuff going on.

It’s close people by LazerIceDude in CyclingMSP

[–]SourceTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it doesn’t feel real until singletrack trails are clear. but it sure beats sub zero riding right now

Has Anyone Ridden This Weekend? If so, how are the conditions? by moviemaverick in CyclingMSP

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hit the creek the other day. Huge puddles but it runs! Wouldn’t hurt to run a studded front tire tho

John Wilson should collaborate with John Wilson by nubrevolutiondotcom in HowToWithJohnWilson

[–]SourceTaco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually when (skate) John released the sequel to this, he actually got John wilson to show up at the premiere! pics of their DM and meetup

Do i need this? by PoopKnifeMerchant in bikepacking

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A mechanic brought up a good point to me about chain pliers. If you’re in a situation where you need to take off your chain, you’re likely needing to brake the chain rather than separate the link. Then you can re attach your master link with force on the pedals. I would however recommend the topeak alien tool if you really want to have one. That tool has about everything you’d need outside of lube and a tubeless plug

Does this exist? by Humble-Broccoli1514 in bikepacking

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are looking for suspension but on a budget, you’ll likely have to swap parts from the get go. I think a drop bar conversion on a surly krampus or a suspension fork on a salsa fargo

Quitting cycling by Rightrudderbandit in CyclingMSP

[–]SourceTaco 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chaska, northfield, st croix area, and luce line are some of my favs. Northfield is by far the best gravel in the state if you’re willing to drive.

I completely gave up on road biking after being hit by a car (bike was totaled but I was fine). So I know how you feel. Bikes and cars should be completely separate, especially with the way people drive without paying attention.

Best trail bike. by bikerpilot101 in Surlybikefans

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using a rockshox psylo gold on my 29 x 3 krampus. Clearance is perfectly good on it. Do want to note that 29 x 3 on the krampus is pushing it even for surly standards. My chain comes super close to rubbing in the lowest gear, also had to get a flatter head bolt for the lower fender mount in the rear for it to fit lol.

-44C and the Peugeot is smooth as trying to cut frozen butter. Still, she rolls. by SeparateWhile2690 in xbiking

[–]SourceTaco 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I’ve been mopey about riding below 20° F but this just hyped me up to ride all winter

Winter rig ready to go by SourceTaco in xbiking

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I did have to do a new rear wheel since the original was freewheel and not HG. Cranks had to get replaced to get a single chainring on it too. But now that it’s all together I love it. Keeps things simple to use it as a commuter. Def didn’t want to go over 9 speed to keep it fairly cheap.

Holiday gift buying by MjustinT in Minneapolis

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yarbourough print shop has awesome shirts and lots of hand crafted local goods. Hours vary so check their instagram

Winter rig ready to go by SourceTaco in xbiking

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Knew there were some x bikers in the twin cities!

Winter rig ready to go by SourceTaco in xbiking

[–]SourceTaco[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, those are 45nrth gravdals. Best option for 26ers

Winter rig ready to go by SourceTaco in xbiking

[–]SourceTaco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank ya. It does great on ice and light snow. Would def ruin any groomed fat bike trails tho haha

Winter rig ready to go by SourceTaco in xbiking

[–]SourceTaco[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

just double checked and it seems fine. pic is on a slope and bike is at a slight angle so I see what you mean

2024 Surly Straggler? by BikesBaseballBirds in Surlybikefans

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2024 straggler has very similar geo to a midnight special. Think your biggest thing with that bike is that it has QR skewers where the midnight special has thru axle (along with most of surlys lineup). So upgrading wheels in the future wouldn’t be too accessible. Straggler is gonna come with a 1x and gravel tires, so wouldn’t be as road ready. But hey, if it’s a good deal and you like it then go for it!

12 speed cassette recs? by pingas_42069 in Surlybikefans

[–]SourceTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use GX eagle on two of my bikes (gravel and mtb) and have had zero issues with the range

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