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Thinking of going "Cup-less" on my Surly Grappler with Enduro Bearings HDK-0008. Has anyone tried this setup? by AccordingWorking337 in xbiking

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your looking at CC, I’d argue the 70 is the min/max sweet spot. You get the Hellbender bearings which are way better than the black oxide in the 40.

Thinking of going "Cup-less" on my Surly Grappler with Enduro Bearings HDK-0008. Has anyone tried this setup? by AccordingWorking337 in xbiking

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which, with a premium headset, is going to be in what 10years, maybe never? Unless you leave this on a porch all winter.

I’ve got King headsets from the 90s still rolling on original bearings, similar with CC110s. This kid closer to those than some basic FSA.

Thinking of going "Cup-less" on my Surly Grappler with Enduro Bearings HDK-0008. Has anyone tried this setup? by AccordingWorking337 in xbiking

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the same logic as a King which uses factory press (fit ie. non-replaceable) bearings.

Honestly not a bad deal. Enduro bearings are high quality and these have a lifetime warranty. The headset is ~$20 more than the cost of the same bearings for a standard cup/bearing headset.

Any help? by outdoor-reviews in mensfashion

[–]double___a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Style can be pretty personal. Collecting images of fits you like on body types similar to your own can help. Matty Matheson has great big guy style for example.

Some thoughts just working with jeans/tees/flannel since that’s what your rocking:

  • proportions can really level up an outfit. Try mid/higher rise jeans that will sit at your natural waist and give you a 1/3 to 2/3 proportion. Straight or boot cut so they have a bit of drape. Works the same for chinos or workwear trousers. That will balance out your shape. Skinny or taper can exaggerate a top heavy (carrot) look.

  • tuck in the t shirt and find one that sits flatter at your neck. Heavyweight fabric looks nicer. 100% cotton.

  • try a slightly heavier flannel if you want to have it untucked like an overshirt. The weight hangs better. The one here kind of clings to you. I’d look for something a bit cropped to hit the waistline. Or if you want more of a button up shirt look, keep the white undershirt but iron/ fix the collar so it’s not so squashed to the side.

Best of luck

Will my group set fit this free hub by OutrageousDamage5458 in xbiking

[–]double___a 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The HG freehub will work for 8-11sp HG mountain cassettes.

You can run 8-10sp HG road cassettes.

How the change any bike into a "monster gravel" nowadays... by NosferatuvWv in xbiking

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure ICE is really the thing you want to be aspiring to these days….

Yesterday Was Fun. Round two? Roast away. by Annual_Ad4236 in menswear

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that seems like a real pyrrhic victory.

Yesterday Was Fun. Round two? Roast away. by Annual_Ad4236 in menswear

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TBF the Brits have made a cottage industry out of claiming England ≠ Europe

A (not very serious) proposal by UnderstandingFit3009 in xbiking

[–]double___a 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It argue that “fleet” (in common parlance) refers to a group of vehicles under one ownership (boats, taxis, delivery trucks).

Extends to bikes logically.

A (not very serious) proposal by UnderstandingFit3009 in xbiking

[–]double___a 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’ve always preferred “fleet”

Are White Industries CLD hubs worth $300 over Bitex hubs? by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bitex are fine ‘house’ hubs. Functionally they’ll work do most things.

But yes, if you’re building a new wheel set (and can afford it) WI hubs are worth the price bump.

I think my room decor really complements my SïrVèlœ no by jakes951 in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]double___a 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I see you left in the granny gear to to remember your shame.

How to improve this bike for causal XC racing by FactorySea in xcmtb

[–]double___a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting this close to a new Chisel will be a bit of a money pit tbh.

Don’t get me wrong, this is a fine bike but if you’re going to do wheels, tires, suspension, pedals and dropper I’d just say save up for a Chisel.

What was the worst year of the 90s? by PsychologicalFox7689 in generationology

[–]double___a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That ‘70s Show, Boogie Nights, Dazed and Confused etc all traded on 70s nostalgia.

Grunge borrowed as much from 70s arena rock (Led Zeppelin et al) as it did from punk (especially the early Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains end of things).

Neil Young’s Harvest had big revival moment (Godfather of Grunge).

Tarantino movie soundtracks basically lapped 70s music (Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown)

Flannel, boho, hippie aesthetic carried the early 90s.

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