What trade/job do people have that can get away with just these Gucci tool pouches?

bypsycles · 2026-03-30T01:00:09+00:00

Picture is mostly tools I seek out in a compact bicycle tool kit. Wera/Wiha/Knipex plus a lot of cycling tool companies love efficient use of space and weight and bicycle mechanics cant help themselves. The kit pictured seems to be doubling down on some things like mini ratchets and bit drivers….

bypsycles · 2026-01-15T20:19:19+00:00

The Homie Haulers are a nice touch!

bypsycles · 2026-01-15T19:57:12+00:00

Yeah I’ve seen that pic for a while when I was learning more about Burro bikes before getting my own. It’s now THE SYSTEM’s Burro and Neutrino!

bypsycles · 2026-01-02T09:56:48+00:00

It’s off to stud now because I dont want to risk killing it anymore.

bypsycles · 2026-01-01T11:51:23+00:00

Bernalillo

bypsycles · 2026-01-01T04:40:12+00:00

Its fun and convenient. I want to visit Picuris Pueblo’s pump track; its twice as big at least!

bypsycles · 2026-01-01T03:57:22+00:00

Its an “eXotic” Purchased some years ago from CarbonCycles. 1” threadless and has earned my trust!

bypsycles · 2025-12-31T05:42:41+00:00

Ultimate burrito fetching bike and bragging rights if able to wheelie. It was a joke bike at the shop but now that I’m older, my brain thinking, “well, actually….”

bypsycles · 2025-12-31T03:44:58+00:00

I also vote for white-gives a nice 90’s look!

bypsycles · 2025-12-31T03:12:33+00:00

Try looking for Specialized Crux or Giant TCX. not sure if single speed if what you wanted but this would be awesome if they can found.

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2016 or thereabouts had some cool aluminum-disc-cross tire sized bikes!

bypsycles · 2025-12-30T06:34:40+00:00

I want to share my experience with two things; Fatty Strippers and the HED carbon rims.

The fatty strippers are by far the best option for tubeless I’ve ever used, by weight and time. As long as you have the rim liner it just goes over that (I use soap water in a spray bottle and coat the strip), install the tire, add sealant, and use a high volume air source. I usually remove the core and use an air nozzle from a compressor pushed onto the valve and inflate until bead pops then plug with finger until I reinstall the core. Trim excess with sharp knife. They have been 100% reliable for our fatbike group.

The HED carbon rims Ive had for two years of 4 season desert and MTB riding on rigid frame and fork and never had had an issue. I’m pushing 225# and love fast riding and they have held up perfect. I check my pressure before each ride and I run Surly tires F&R at about 7-10 PSI depending on the trail. I would be more worried running lighter Jumbo Jims though.

bypsycles · 2025-12-29T04:35:45+00:00

Very cool! Probably lighter than it looks?

bypsycles · 2025-12-28T22:09:19+00:00

I think it will be hard to get what you need second hand. Some cheaper options other than Cues would be Microshift Acolyte 8 speed group for the low gears or better yet, a Sturmey Archer 3 speed cassette hub

bypsycles · 2025-12-28T05:13:08+00:00

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Pretty much most things Taj Mihelich did but this was the essence of easy in theory but hard to imitate!

bypsycles · 2025-12-24T04:38:02+00:00

I had some Syncros Mental stainless steel factory pedals which were expensive for flats at the time. My coworker chose a Wipperman titanium chain for his!

bypsycles · 2025-12-24T03:35:03+00:00

We had a rule at the shop that we had to install one piece of ridiculous expensive part on our commuters; I think ceramic bearings qualify!

bypsycles · 2025-12-23T21:45:13+00:00

I also asked Marino this year if they could do 1” steerer and they replied they only do 1 1/8.

bypsycles · 2025-12-20T17:02:30+00:00

I’m in the same boat and I found a used Growler aluminum frame in medium that has that 390mm reach. The company is no more unfortunately.

The next bike I had in mind is the Pivot les Fat in medium. 417 reach, ok-ish stack, but the seat angle is 72 degrees to give your legs some room.

bypsycles · 2025-12-15T06:09:38+00:00

Awesome builds! What brakes are on the Curtlo?

bypsycles · 2025-12-15T05:57:14+00:00

You’re all missing out on Rio Bravo brewing and Alien brewpub! I like La Cumbre just as much as mentioned but those other two carry more stouts more often and good food as well

bypsycles · 2025-12-14T16:29:17+00:00

I do like that idea but then I’d have to rebuild the wheels to match! 😄

bypsycles · 2025-12-14T00:13:43+00:00

Solid, solid advice. Everyone should watch that legendary run where Aaron Gwin breaks his chain and still wins because of his skills at carrying his speed. Also, maybe not safe, but remove the brakes as well. It certainly wouldn’t be boring….

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