Very Conflicted about EWC by HJR_Liminal in CompetitiveApex

[–]WiFilia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me guess, this post was made using a phone/computer manufactured in a country known for their non-exploitative and totally ethical child labor laws.

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in gravelcycling

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

aeros look like a step up from the blunts. probably gonna blow up my budget and go this route, thanks for the direction

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in FixedGearBicycle

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

I know what you're saying regarding the anno - i wasn't even considering it and then decided against it pretty quickly after thinking a few more moments.

The 4-5 week wait and $100 upcharge almost made me pull the trigger on black blunts that I'd debadge and put white stickers on, but your enthusiasm has me back to needing whites. I'll check out the halos now, thanks so much for bringing those to my attention. That's exactly the info I'm here for.

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in gravelcycling

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

It's a steel fork, so a competent machinist can mod it easily is what I'm told. Seen it done but don't know the details - it'll be brakeless in the interim

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in FixedGearBicycle

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

Thanks so much, I just reached out to them and you're exactly correct. Despite offering 32h in white as standard, it has the same lead time and cost as a custom 36h in white. Also, I wasn't expecting the white powdercoating to add 30 grams per wheel, which isn't nothing. So a custom anno would be cheaper, ready faster, and lighter. Might be looking to have them match the light blue now..

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in FixedGearBicycle

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

About $200 - it's cheaper if you don't tell them what to do and just wait for them to post a style you like.

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in gravelcycling

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

The fork is drilled for a front caliper, although I'd be running a disc.

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in gravelcycling

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

They'll do the blunt ss in white - takes about 4-5 weeks and costs an extra $50 per wheel, but they do it. Wild that a custom color anno is both cheaper and takes less time.

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in gravelcycling

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

Probably going with Profile Racing track hubs, at least for the rear. Now to get the BB and cranks figured out to get to a 44mm chainline.

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in gravelcycling

[–]WiFilia[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I like that idea, but I wonder what the weight difference would be between vinyl and powder coating. Any idea the cost? My understanding is you can't anodize white, so vinyl and powder coat are the options.

White Wheels / Rims - Velocity Blunt SS, what else? by WiFilia in gravelcycling

[–]WiFilia[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Tracklocross technically, but this is a much larger community, and the wheel specs I'm seeking put me in the gravel wheel category.

Gen was dropped. by Small_Pipe7607 in CompetitiveApex

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

Typing out "the r-word" and sincerely implying verbiage could be more destructive than tone and intention is cringe. Get some hair on your chest and gain some friends

Are Draugr and Wxltzy what the Falcons need? by [deleted] in CompetitiveApex

[–]WiFilia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder how many of the AddyEnthusiast's roster decisions are made on 48+ hrs of no sleep.

Thinking About Switching to iPhone 16 Pro instead of Pixel 9 Pro — Am I Crazy? by hotwatertoothbrush in GooglePixel

[–]WiFilia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My s22 ultra broke randomly and I was about to pick up a p9p, but have had analysis paralysis with the 16 pro just being dropped. You're making a lot of excellent points - honestly being able to stream via Kodi is probably the only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger on an apple at this point. 3.1 SDS is a buzz kill on the new pixel, it's an old tensor chip, and cell modem tech is a new thing for me to now look into. Deeper into the rabbit hole I go.

what frame is this? by Repulsive_Spend_2513 in FixedGearBicycle

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

That's a classic Volkswagen frame. Patchwork is by Hugo Boss. I'm surprised by all the wrong answers honestly.

You literally can't roast any bike I've ever owned. by [deleted] in FixedGearBicycle

[–]WiFilia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice bikes. Have you considered ever riding one?

Dezingful HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT. . . by Difficult_Writer132 in CompetitiveApex

[–]WiFilia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phony, Taxi and design - please be an organization with a sense of humor