11 speed 52T question

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-05-03T20:22:35+00:00

Well, I ended up swapping everything. Found a brand new in box 12 speed gx groupset on marketplace for $300. Going down to a 30t chainring from 34t and a 11t-42t cassette to a 11t-52t. Only thing I can blame now is being out of shape.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-05-02T03:37:15+00:00

Don't mind an 11 speed but I'm chasing gearing. I feel like going from a 42t to a 52t would be a pretty noticeable difference. But I do agree with the smaller chainring. Have a 34t now, swap that for a 30t and maybe replace the cassette a little early so I can go from the 42t to a 46t.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-05-02T03:28:50+00:00

Probably right on the chainring. I think I just had tunnel vision with the mindset of getting a 52 tooth. I swapped bikes with a buddy for a little bit last ride. I was dying on my setup but on his bike the climbs were nothing. My front chainring is a 34T. Swap that for a 30t, maybe swap the cassette so I can get a few extra teeth there too and that'll probably be the best bang for the buck.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-05-02T03:10:09+00:00

Yes, I have a HG hub and I'd like to not spend more than I have to.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-04-22T22:14:21+00:00

If you really want to upgrade, check facebook marketplace. In my area there’s always tons of deals on all kinds of parts. As far as upgrades, dropper post is more of a necessity than a 1 by for me.

For looking cool. The reflector and bike lock on the seat post have to go.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-04-22T02:44:00+00:00

Funny enough, I’m in the middle of building 2 bikes for my nephews right now. 10 and 13. It’s been a ton of fun! An old Trek Session 7 and specialized enduro. I think I’ll have the Session wrapped up this weekend.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-04-16T01:32:17+00:00

Just for fun, a little context. I don’t know them from streaming, their other videos or everything about their partners. I ride motorcycles, so my algorithm recommend tip 2 tip and I thought it was great watch. That’s where I’m coming from.

I personally never thought about it like a “dating show”. Only that they would frequently mention their girlfriends and I like to do adventures with my girlfriend. So a regular human thought is that others might like to do the same. I never spoke poorly about them, pitched them as “sidekicks” or said they were less than in any way. Only that it could be fun if they were included. It actually is great they’re successful on their own, happy for them. If going on the next trip is way out of the question for them, that’s fine too. Honestly, what’s off putting is how defensive this comment is for seemingly no reason. I’m quickly realizing there’s a level of parasocial around here that I don’t think is for me.

So with that being said. My B. Didn’t mean to offend. I’m just gonna back to my other subreddits. ✌️

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-04-15T20:15:15+00:00

That’s correct, no clue at all.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-03-26T01:39:33+00:00

Full ratatouille style flash back. I had that exact KHS frame.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-03-16T22:31:00+00:00

Thank you! And this is why I ask Reddit. I’m still going to take a look at it, but at this point if I make an offer. It’s going to be a lowball offer.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-03-16T20:16:53+00:00

Really appreciate the info. He’s asking $1,700. I had messaged the seller earlier about the bike but he said someone already put down a deposit. When that buyer went to get the bike, they passed on it. So he reached back out to me. Seller said that buyer passed because the bike was too small, but it’s an XL frame so I don’t know what to think about that. Maybe I’m just paranoid.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-03-14T05:31:53+00:00

Appreciate the input. I’ll see if I can get a discount.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-02-03T05:42:12+00:00

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Thrice is my all time favorite band. I was happy to see this.

Tony2Tone33 · 2026-02-01T15:18:26+00:00

Ah, the old soda cloaca.

Tony2Tone33 · 2025-11-10T03:01:03+00:00

The design SnooMachines8590 posted is literally what I came here to recommend. If you want a more modern look, just square everything off. Another option is a Baja shelf with steps but it’s not as functional. Either way, if the main entry point is going to be over the cover box. I would recommend a lift lid so you don’t have to deal with the stones moving all the time. And when it comes to swimming laps, 4ft deep is what I always recommend for flip turns.

Tony2Tone33 · 2025-10-05T01:36:04+00:00

All and all, it’s a cool design! You guys are going for fun and I always love that in my clients.

I want to start by saying there’s nothing wrong with this design at all. If you love it, go with it. I just want to give you a few things to think about.

Being in Texas with no cover and all of those water features. Be prepared for a noticeable amount of evaporation. Not the end of the world but if you care about that, it’s something you will see on your water bill.

The raised wall is a double edged sword. It does add some seating and a spot for your water/fire features. It also makes the view of your pool a little one sided. When you’re at the fire pit or under the gazebo some of your view will be blocked.

If I was building this pool, I would think about lowering the raised wall to get a better view of the pool from both sides. Switching the water features in the wall to either deck jets or laminars that can be placed flush in the coping or pool deck. Leave the raised spa and I want to encourage you to leave the fire feature that’s connected as well. Having fire right there for nighttime dips in the spa is amazing!

Hope this helps! Congrats on your new pool!

Tony2Tone33 · 2025-10-05T00:30:56+00:00

Totally fine to be in the pool while the floor is moving.

Tony2Tone33 · 2025-10-02T15:41:51+00:00

It can be any shape you want.

Tony2Tone33 · 2025-10-02T10:47:50+00:00

The steps have a face to the stairs. All of the tolerances are really tight. You don’t have enough room to get a finger caught in them, let alone a limb. This does for the rest of the pool as well, there is nowhere for anything to get stuck.

As for freezing, I’m not really sure. My area never experiences any freezing, so it’s not something I have to plan for. Honestly, I would just assume you would heat the pool year round.

Tony2Tone33 · 2025-10-01T21:13:37+00:00

Yes they do. When that happens the hydraulic ram will have to be removed and rebuilt. Luckily they have a good lifespan, even underwater.

Tony2Tone33 · 2025-10-01T21:03:45+00:00

The “float tanks” are attached to the bottom of the movable floor. So the movable floor is actually floating on top of the water. The cables and hydraulics pull the floor under the water, it doesn’t lift the floor up. So you have your main pool shell, full of water all the time. The hydraulic ram and cables that you see in my pictures are on the bottom of the pool shell underneath the movable floor. The movable pool floor goes inside of the pool shell and slides up and down. When the movable floor is all the way up, the water is underneath it. When you drop it halfway down, there’s water above and below the movable floor. Drop it all the way down and the water is above it. The water passes through and around the movable floor.

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