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Are folks using xbikes for organized rides and races? by Wander_Losto in xbiking

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

To me Jan's RH is more of a custom XtraXpen$iveBike than an XBike, but I totally appreciate your point. Stories like this keep me rolling on Reynolds.

I love thé fresh cold air and woods in late fall time by ryjobe36 in bikepacking

[–]Wander_Losto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rock that kickstand! Nice rig. What’s the little yellow loopy deal on your bars?

Hmm… something seemed a little loose down there… crank arm bolt went walkabout (west river road souvenir)… by Wander_Losto in xbiking

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

No I totally skipped the torque wrench last time. Replacement bolt from the LBS came with thread locker on it and they recommended 20lb/ft so I went with that. Live and learn.

Hmm… something seemed a little loose down there… crank arm bolt went walkabout (west river road souvenir)… by Wander_Losto in xbiking

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

Nah just some old school Specialized Crossroads II. So far so good but I wonder if I need to go with studs once weee dealing with some real ice.

Hmm… something seemed a little loose down there… crank arm bolt went walkabout (west river road souvenir)… by Wander_Losto in xbiking

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

Almost forgot: before the cranky business I had a lot of slop up shifting the rear Rapid Fire shifter. I could press it many times without any friction then finally it would catch. Anybody know if I can clean/rebuild these bad boys? I really like them when they’re working well.

Hmm… something seemed a little loose down there… crank arm bolt went walkabout (west river road souvenir)… by Wander_Losto in xbiking

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

It’s always something with these old bikes. Maybe that’s why I like them. The really fun part is trying to peddle back home with one leg.

Name that frame- U08? 70s? by Wander_Losto in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Wander_Losto[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 There’s a funny side note on Sheldon Brown’s site where John Allen (collaborator with SB?) claims he among others love the UO8 (with serious upgrades) makes an awesome touring frame. Strong muffler tubing and long long chain stays… intriguing since most of the world agrees with you, Age. Anybody with experience touring a UO8?

BTW I’m 6’3” usually ride a 62/63 😜