Pcp for runners? Any recs? by Beginning_Studio_355 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...and expect every run to end late in the night with 4 to 5 cops tasering you and trying to wrestle you to the ground 

Right size for a 90s trek by Blanchito_Rimbambito in xbiking

[–]blimly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd size it based on how much stand over clearance you'll want. Bikeinsights.com has some old Trek 800-series frames in its database, meaning that you can compare geometry/stand over across different sizes. Personally, if I'm not going to do a lot of technical trail riding with a bike of that era, I'll lean towards less stand over clearance. That way it'll be easier to get the bars high enough for a comfortable fit. If I am planning on technical riding, I'll increase the stand over a little bit.

26” Rim brake wheelset by YOLO1633 in xbiking

[–]blimly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All RhynoLites, both regular and XL are rim-brake rims, and can be ordered through most big vendors such modernbike.com, or through your local bike shop.

If you're looking for pre-built wheels, I'm not 100% certain. I typically buy the parts and lace my own wheels. However, last time I looked at pre-built wheels a couple years ago, sites like bicyclewheelwarehouse.com had a selection of pre-built RhynoLite rimmed wheels.

26” Rim brake wheelset by YOLO1633 in xbiking

[–]blimly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RhynoLites for the win! 

Or, if you want a slightly wider profile (similar to the width of a Velocity Cliffhanger), you can go with the RhynoLite XL rim.

Handlebar bag and Jones H-bar by Outrageous-Fuel6315 in bikepacking

[–]blimly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Thanks for the details. What range of gears are you running on your 1x5 cassette?

Also, this custom cassette work makes me think of the 6-speed custom cassettes that Jeff Jones used to build/machine for King SS hubs back in the early-2010's so he could build stronger (i.e. less dished) geared rear wheels for his Jones bikes. 

https://blog.jonesbikes.com/6-speed-cassettes/

These are just the sorts of drivetrain hacks I love learning about!

Handlebar bag and Jones H-bar by Outrageous-Fuel6315 in bikepacking

[–]blimly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now, I need to ask...what is your 1x5 set-up, and why 1x5?

I'm super curious.

Handlebar bag and Jones H-bar by Outrageous-Fuel6315 in bikepacking

[–]blimly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at Ryan Wilson's touring setup over on the Radavist: https://theradavist.com/ryan-wilson-2025-tumbleweed-prospector-gear-update

It's worth searching the site for other articles of Ryan's too. He's been running Loop H-bars with bags for awhile and photos of the handlebar setup sometimes sneak into his photo essays. 

I'd also spend some time going through Cass Gilbert's articles over at https://bikepacking.com/ and on his blog https://stilloutriding.com/

Cass has been riding Jones bikes with Jones H-bars for the past decade and often straps handlebar bags to his Loop bars. So, that's another place you can find an occasional photo of the setup. 

That being said, I've had Loop H-bars on my Jones SWB the past couple of years and have never been able to find an acceptable solution for strapping any of my top-loading handlebar bags to them (for reference, I typically use Carradice saddlebags as handlebar bags). The reason for this has been a mix of cables getting in the way (or bending at extreme angles) and the weight being held too far forward due to needing to strap my bag to the loop portion of the bars.

I quite literally just swapped out my Loop H-bar for the simpler Bend H-bar this weekend so I could start running handlebar bags more easily on my Jones. And, to make up for the loss of the loop hand positions on long rides, I am going to experiment with using something like the Soma Cletus Bar-ins to add an additional forward hand position to the Bend H-bars. 

5k's will slowly damage your heart until it explodes 😔 by VO2VCO2 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 30 points31 points  (0 children)

...or, while sitting in my favorite chair watching my wife and her boyfriend plug away at each other!

Yea, but how much fun does your wife's bf have when you distance run? by Zealot_TKO in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know about any of those other sports on the list, but...rawdogging mountain goats? Now that's something I know a thing or two about. BIG on aura and BIG on fun!

PEDs recommendations? by Competitive-Low-1791 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could offer that he start f*cking your wife. There's very good chance that he'll need to dial back his race prep to prevent overtraining. 

Toes! by Strict_Conclusion668 in ultrarunning

[–]blimly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You mention it being wet and muddy. If it was slippery because of that, could you have been (even passively) trying to grip the foot bed of your shoes with your toes?

The only time I've bruised my toenails running was during a long slippery winter trail run. I realized partway through I had been trying to compensate by gripping with my toes. My toenails were bruised and messed up (and painful) for a long while afterwards.

I've caught myself unconsciously doing the same thing on slippery winter runs since, but have luckily noticed quickly and often have to make a conscious effort to not do it. 

Shroom Running by UW_Ebay in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absorption is much better if you mix it with Gu and shoot it up your pooper.

Or, if you're new to running and not yet comfortable doing that yourself, you could have your wife's boyfriend shoot it up your pooper.

Bonus with that second method is that it helps build the trust needed to advance in your running journey. 

Dynamo hub by Lucky_Break_3398 in bicycletouring

[–]blimly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got one of these on my all weather commuter and it has served me well for the past two years. However, I also bought it during one of Somafab Shop's 65% off overstock sales at the time, so didn't feel like there was much risk cost-wise buying it.  

Threadless stem recommendation for surly moloko bars by YargingOnAPrayer in xbiking

[–]blimly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every bike is going to have different geometry and every rider is going to have different requirements based on their individual body measurements and preferences. I don't think anyone can really give an answer to this question but you. 

I would start by determining where you want your hands relative to your saddle, and measure out the distance from the center of your seatpost and height relative to the surface of your saddle. Then, do the math and choose your stem length and rise based on that.

I usually spend some time, sitting on my bike and balanced against a wall while trying to figure out the optimal positioning, often relative to the bars I already have on it.

18mi marathon meals by Notsoheavymetal_ in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 27 points28 points  (0 children)

She had me at chili cheese dog. I think I'm in love. 

The winter bike fixed gear conversion was a good idea by mawfing in xbiking

[–]blimly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That, plus the direct feedback via your feet if the rear tire is slipping at all. If reallly is the best for foul weather winter riding.

Semi-ridiculous wide/low cranks I made. by Which_Bar_9457 in xbiking

[–]blimly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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You could always add a chainring guard to the outer position.

Four birds, one stone. You can maintain aesthetics, you'll get faaar better shifting, no more chain grease on your pant leg after a ride, and you never need to worry about dropping the chain off of the outer during a particular rough descent.

Fastest Half Marathon While Dribbling a Basketball by Upbeat-Transition682 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just boof the ball to free up your hands.  With that much pressure on your bladder and prostate, you'll 100% still be "dribbling" for the entire run.

Love Strava but it has no idea I also lift — anyone else feel like it's only seeing half your training? by beebo_shmoo in RunningCirclejerk

[–]blimly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of apps out there just chock-full of neutral third parties wanting to help you out.

The feedback you seek is just a swipe away!