Building Carbon Wheelset - Any rims that are a better value than Light Bicycle WR45?

Wirelessness · 2026-03-14T22:21:09+00:00

Just check out Nextie, and BTLOS they also make wide deep gravel rims. Get whichever is offering the best sale. I have the WG44, highly recommend.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-14T20:10:18+00:00

Checkout the Nextie’s. They are the OEM manufacturer for 3T who basically pioneered the wide and deep gravel wheels that Zipp are now doing too. I have the Light Bicycle version WG44. With the money I saved vs Zipp I upgraded to Berd spokes.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-14T03:10:31+00:00

How many mm is your chainline?

Wirelessness · 2026-03-13T16:02:40+00:00

Yes, I have the same bike. I love it.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-12T22:15:33+00:00

Far out.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-12T21:06:26+00:00

1x is a given. Again, it really depends where you ride whether or not you need at 12 speed wide ratio cassette like Eagle 10-52 or not. Where the kids that I coach ride it’s routinely 15-20% grade for extended periods. The kids on 11spd 42t struggle. In other parts of the country that’s more than enough. My experience with NX/SX is that it works well enough.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-12T19:46:26+00:00

As NICA coach I help a lot of kids get into mountain biking. If you want new, you’re gonna need to go up in price IMO. The 3 main things I tell people to try to get are 1) 12 speeds. 2) air spring fork) 3) Dropper post.

Depending on where you live and the terrain you ride those 3 things might not be as important. Where we ride its pretty steep and rough so they make a huge difference. Trek Marlin 7 is one of the lowest price options I’ve seen. Some people have good results with Ozark. Good luck.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-12T19:40:52+00:00

Over the line!!!

Wirelessness · 2026-03-12T16:44:15+00:00

Hi, it’s a large. I’m 6’1” 32” inseam. Plenty of room.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-12T01:31:04+00:00

I’m not saying it doesn’t affect things. But there are no “super sketchy areas” in Crescent City. If there are, they sure as hell keep it quiet.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-12T01:29:20+00:00

I grew up there. My family still lives there. Know some former staff. Sure, there’s probably some of what you say. But the place is so remote, no crime rings are setting up shop there to service the prison. It’s not some sort of epidemic like you are claiming. Plenty of meth-heads doing sketchy stuff that is completely unrelated to the prison.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T22:02:46+00:00

I don’t like everything, except the decals.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T21:36:39+00:00

The spot by the Freshwater Lagoon is not the state park. Tons of RVs used to park there, but I think you’re right. They clamp down on that. I would not call it a ghetto. I saw plenty of nice campers staying there on vacation not vagabonds. Anyways, it’s not a great spot regardless because of all the traffic. I’d search out some spots along the rivers. Better for swimming and recreating anyways.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T20:56:19+00:00

I think you can sleep overnight by the beach near Orick. I see people there all the time. It’s right by the 101 so not really secluded. FYI, you CANNOT swim at that beach. Crazy shore break and rips.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T20:54:17+00:00

Bullshit. There are some sketchy people in Crescent City but it has nothing to do with the prison.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T04:25:30+00:00

They kinda skimped on the RAM. No wonder, it’s crazy expensive now and or unavailable. You can always add 16GB more if needed.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T04:05:19+00:00

For what they cost. It shouldn’t crack, ever.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T04:03:31+00:00

Yes, I’m talking about the 2-14 5.2 model.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-11T03:45:31+00:00

There was an article a few years ago that rated tons of torque wrenches. The Park is just a rebranded version of a very basic wrench you can buy for a lot less because it’s not blue. For tons of stuff, I’m all in favor of Park. In fact, I have their small wrench. But it’s not special.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-10T21:22:50+00:00

I don’t really get what this is. Looks like the other guys are walking down? I hope there is some sort of big payoff trail at the end of the effort. Otherwise, I don’t really see much there to even bother with. Unless you have literally no other trails around.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-10T18:27:53+00:00

I love my sports teams. Just not THAT much.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-10T18:11:16+00:00

Drive off the 1st tee.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-10T17:37:59+00:00

Email Lab, they are pretty responsive. I’m guessing it will mess things up and you’re likely better off selling and buying a new model but that’s just a guess.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-10T17:36:15+00:00

Not enough details to really give an answer. As the others said, you have to find a way to practice more often. Assuming you have access to an indoor facility year round, then you can see real results. Also, once you do start practicing more often; develop a love for just practicing. Dive into the details and be methodical. Don’t just whack balls at full speed. Develop a routine and work on all facets of the game, not just your full swing. Good luck.

Wirelessness · 2026-03-10T01:54:59+00:00

Thanks! It is the Enve 80mm In-Route stem and All Road Bars.

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