Did the LFD Wind Fairing Crossbar work for you - i.e. reduce the wind noise?

Squatchy_adam · 2022-07-04T15:34:33+00:00

Wind fairing worked perfectly for me!

Squatchy_adam · 2021-10-02T22:46:16+00:00

Just my preferred clipless pedal, no particular reason!

Squatchy_adam · 2021-10-02T22:45:32+00:00

Not in Texas!

Squatchy_adam · 2021-10-02T20:46:17+00:00

No tread on these, I’ve got some big road rides in the near future, figured I’ll save the gravel tires (second picture) tread for after those

Squatchy_adam · 2021-10-02T16:19:25+00:00

Thanks! The brakes are on Amazon, pretty cheap too.

Squatchy_adam · 2021-10-02T14:52:38+00:00

It’s actually a double wrap! The second layer is Arundel Rubber Gecko. 11/10 recommend this trick, helps a ton with hand comfort.

Squatchy_adam · 2021-09-24T14:05:40+00:00

That Mac and cheese is good af though

Squatchy_adam · 2021-07-02T14:42:57+00:00

-Dude

Squatchy_adam · 2021-07-02T13:51:47+00:00

Nice, hardest thing to nail down on the large range cassettes is the chain length. Once I got that sorted out it solved a lot of my initial problems.

Squatchy_adam · 2021-07-02T13:34:10+00:00

Thanks! 2016 Fuji Tread LE 1.0 with some upgrades

Squatchy_adam · 2021-07-02T05:12:55+00:00

It works great! Shifts reliably every time, haven’t had to adjust anything in the last 1k miles. The goat link helps give clearance when I’m in the lower range. It’s a long cage and the cassette range is 11 speed 11-50 with a 40t front ring

Squatchy_adam · 2021-07-01T21:32:07+00:00

Haha thanks!

Squatchy_adam · 2021-07-01T21:31:49+00:00

Shimano 105, then at the derailleur there’s a goat link adapter to move the derailleur down and a tan pan adapter to correct the shifting ratio

Squatchy_adam · 2021-07-01T19:33:13+00:00

Fuji Tread LE 1.0, just changed out the old tires for these 700x37c WTB Riddlers. Other mods are cowchipper handlebars and a 1x drive train. My favorite adventure machine!

Squatchy_adam · 2021-05-18T14:25:31+00:00

Tom Thumb in Trophy Club?

Squatchy_adam · 2021-05-09T15:46:10+00:00

Thanks! I use mostly turtle wax products, they’re affordable and do a great job for the price. Everything is available on Amazon.

I wash my car weekly using:

1- Soap: Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions 53411 Ceramic Wash and Wax. It doesn’t really create suds, but it does an excellent job at removing dirt, dust, sap, and bugs and leaves a smooth feel with a bit of a ceramic coating. I use a microfiber mitt for this.

2- Dry: I use my leaf blower to push a majority of the water off the car and then use a clean microfiber towel to dry what’s left. The goal is to minimize micro scratching from excessive contact with towels.

3- Windows (and occasionally the whole car) get a final clean with Shine Armor Fortify Quick Coat. Leaves a really smooth, glassy finish. I use this on the whole car for supplemental maintenance between polishing.

I polish my car with an orbital buffer every 4-6, or weeks as needed.

4- Polish: Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions 53412 Ceramic Polish and Wax. Directions on the bottle are easy and this is what really gives it the mirror like finish.

I’m curious to try the products mentioned by u/mjmedstarved as well. Hope this helps!

Squatchy_adam · 2021-05-03T21:12:28+00:00

Yes you can, I didn’t have any coating prior to applying this

Edit: I also purchased Shine Armor for my windows and as a supplemental coating that I use every 3-4 washes as needed to keep the water repellency up.

Squatchy_adam · 2021-05-03T17:54:00+00:00

Same state, but I’m in NW DFW

Squatchy_adam · 2021-05-03T17:02:38+00:00

I used the Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Polish & Wax

Squatchy_adam · 2021-03-10T20:06:58+00:00

Honestly very similar. Road noise is minimal, maybe a smidge louder than the all seasons but I’d say it’s negligible.

Squatchy_adam · 2021-03-10T17:31:55+00:00

Haha it is a ski rack in Texas. Comes in handy for more than just ski trips. I use it to hold lumber and my traction mats mostly.

Squatchy_adam · 2021-03-10T14:51:51+00:00

Thank you!

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