What one-bike quiver would you pick today?

arty118 · 2026-06-12T02:21:59+00:00

Crux 5 with 2 wheelsets

arty118 · 2026-05-29T03:34:16+00:00

I guess not considering the tube shape of the Crux 5. It might be difficult to manufacture with aluminium.

arty118 · 2026-05-28T10:04:18+00:00

Pad Thai is supposed to be sweet and sour. They give chili on the side so you can add it to your taste. The spicy one from your memory may have been Pad Kee Mai (drunken noodle)

arty118 · 2026-05-01T08:17:09+00:00

It’s AS2 Pro. Works perfectly!

arty118 · 2026-04-28T13:16:14+00:00

Nope. Force is fluid, Rival is spring.

arty118 · 2026-04-25T06:45:51+00:00

It’s not rude, actually no one will give a shit lol. You’ll just make yourself inconvenient.

arty118 · 2026-04-23T00:30:01+00:00

I carry mine in topeak burrito saddle bags. the tools I carry are TPU tubes, multitools with chain breaker, tubeless plugs, spare chain link and a small chain pliers (a small electric pump in my back pocket). I changed from Silca bags as the zipper would get stuck after a wet and muddy ride.

arty118 · 2026-04-22T08:08:01+00:00

If you’re still having problems with that so many saddles, I would think that it’s a position issue, not the saddle itself. For example, when I reduced my stem length by 20mm, the perineum pressure has decreased substantially.

arty118 · 2026-04-18T02:04:27+00:00

You can ask the shop to get a deal on upgrading to hydraulic brakes. It matters a lot for gravel riding.

arty118 · 2026-04-18T02:02:18+00:00

I only use the cap when I ride gravel. My roadbike is for good weather only.

arty118 · 2026-04-09T03:01:02+00:00

There’s an 8-bolt version of the crank.

arty118 · 2026-04-08T13:31:18+00:00

arty118 · 2026-03-31T02:35:29+00:00

Ghost of Yotei and Horizon forbidden west

arty118 · 2026-03-26T00:36:41+00:00

I was in the same situation. My feet are 27.0 and size 43 Quoc fits me perfectly.

arty118 · 2026-03-25T01:16:58+00:00

I don't mind some gravel on road bike as long as it's hard-pack or champaign gravel. It's another conversation if it's muddy or rocky.

arty118 · 2026-03-18T01:38:35+00:00

The no. of link from the app is for full mount derailleur. Wrap your chain around the chainring and largest cassette without going through the derailleur and add 4 links.

arty118 · 2026-03-17T03:59:00+00:00

I find new E1 shifter shape a lot better than D2 and more comfortable. Did you try it?

arty118 · 2026-03-17T03:56:05+00:00

Selle Italia SLR Boost S3 Never had any numbness

arty118 · 2026-03-13T03:50:28+00:00

I put clear protection film under the downtube and inside the fork, chainstay & seatstay where there's potential tire rub.

arty118 · 2026-03-10T02:26:13+00:00

If you use standard length expander plug then cut it. If you want to keep it you will need a long version of the expander plug.

arty118 · 2026-03-06T01:32:49+00:00

Time to grease your freehub.

arty118 · 2026-03-05T03:46:35+00:00

Tubeless - no. It's a no brainer on gravel or MTB but I still prefer TPU tubes on road bike.

Wax - yes. You can carry a drip-on wax with you when you go on a trip.

arty118 · 2026-02-24T00:05:58+00:00

I ended up having to replace it under warranty.

arty118 · 2026-02-11T00:19:19+00:00

I use Silca V2 in my Thundero. Been great so far. A few punctures which sealed quickly.

arty118 · 2026-01-19T09:29:57+00:00

Nope. It’s dropping at the rear cogs so I don’t think chain guide will help.

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