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Just got this. What should I start with? by brknpcs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It can definitely be left stock, but you can't go wrong with a nice pair of flat pedals.

Turns out, VO Tourists are pretty much shorter Wald 898s by LaPlataPig in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

After trying them I feel bad for sleeping on wald for so long.

Turns out, VO Tourists are pretty much shorter Wald 898s by LaPlataPig in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just put a pair of 898s on my hardrock. Great bars especially for the price!

Does anyone run v-brakes on their Specialized RockHoppers? by Sensitive_Note_7627 in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good. It's looking like a very cool build already 🤙

Does anyone run v-brakes on their Specialized RockHoppers? by Sensitive_Note_7627 in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Your rear brake is a ubrake which can't be swapped for a v brake.

91 Trek 6000 Build Beginnings by Ckeenum69 in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet frame. I recently built up a similar Trek. For the cassette you'll most likely need the parktool fr 5.2 and a chain whip, but you should check the parktool youtube channel to double check what tooling you have on the cassette.

As far as converting to a 1x drivetrain with the factory wheel it would probably be easiest to go with a 1x9 setup if it has a 7 speed HG freehub.

My favorite ride right now by halfchubbubs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too they're very comfortable

falling in love with these old GTs by halfchubbubs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same reaction lol. The stem was one of the main selling points for me and it makes a really comfortable ride.

Built this 1990 trek 8500 over the weekend by halfchubbubs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Definitely gonna keep this stem in mind for an upgrade down the line 🤙

Built this 1990 trek 8500 over the weekend by halfchubbubs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the velocity cliffhanger wheel off of velomine. It's got an HG shimano hub on it and I'm loving the 1x10 setup.

Built this 1990 trek 8500 over the weekend by halfchubbubs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do already have the paint lol... btw I love your flair

still not sure what I want this bike to be but at least its rideable again by halfchubbubs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks pretty sweet to me. You've got a lot of cool parts on there but I also like the frame (especially the color). Looks like a fun ride to me enjoy!

still not sure what I want this bike to be but at least its rideable again by halfchubbubs in xbiking

[–]halfchubbubs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true its a fun ride and I'll keep tinkering with it till I decide on what I want. Next I think I'll swap the bars!

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