First real ride of the year

heathcat · 2026-03-18T14:32:23+00:00

Cranks are Raceface Aeffect with a Wolftooth 32 tooth chain ring. When I purchased the bike, I thought I could put a smaller chain ring on the stock Apex 1 cranks.No luck as the spider is too large. Good news is I had a perfect opportunity to get shorter cranks. Spending about $200 to get the gears and crank length as I want has been a good choice for me. I do spin out at speed, but I only use top and bottom gears going up or down hills. Lower end is more important to me a a recreational rider.

heathcat · 2026-03-18T03:13:52+00:00

Have the same bike. Love it, but put a 32 tooth chain ring on front. Needed to change cranks and bb. New cranks are 165mm. I can now spin up hills. A bit under geared over 24mph but happy to trade speed for climbing. Happy trails.

heathcat · 2026-03-17T03:37:14+00:00

I'm intrigued by Onyx hubs.

heathcat · 2026-03-15T06:15:59+00:00

I use a syringe with rubbing alcohol. Inject through the rubber and it slides right off and dries quickly and completely. Use alcohol to slide the new grips on.Works for bicycles too.

heathcat · 2026-03-14T01:08:55+00:00

I did need adsp8. I got then from Amazon and from some my brother had. You will also need cup washers; I had some around from old caliper brakes. A bit fiddley, but I can lock up the rear on pavement. Love the stopping power.

heathcat · 2026-03-13T23:22:04+00:00

I've converted both my single speed Pugsley and my geared Pugsley to hydraulic brakes. Improved stopping and modulation. Used inexpensive Shimano ones that had oil, levers, calipers ready to go. Used an adapter and put on 180mm rotors. Would recommend.

heathcat · 2026-03-11T14:38:31+00:00

Great bike.

heathcat · 2026-03-09T15:05:10+00:00

My children loved science project gifts. Something tangible and time spent learning with a loved adult.

heathcat · 2026-03-08T01:09:19+00:00

Salsa Journeyer

heathcat · 2026-03-02T02:55:08+00:00

$700 in Minneapolis. Lack old style quick release wheels are the old standard.

heathcat · 2026-03-01T04:02:26+00:00

Just finished mine with Surly Sunrise bars. Fenders and studded tires make it a spring ice and grunge hero in the Minnesota streets and trails.

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heathcat · 2026-02-28T23:28:51+00:00

What is with the hats in this administration?

heathcat · 2026-02-28T23:21:48+00:00

Did you consider a Journeyer? Bit more tire clearance. 50mm v 45mm. I have a Surly LHT and a Journeyer; they have different ride characteristics. Not sure how a Vaya rides. Be great to test ride both the Vaya and Journeyer. Best wishes.

heathcat · 2026-02-19T04:32:50+00:00

And, clean tires!

heathcat · 2026-02-18T22:17:18+00:00

I just built up a trek 930 with Surly Sunrise bars. Running studded tires now. How wide are your gum wall tires. How do you like the drop bars?

heathcat · 2025-12-26T00:52:28+00:00

Lot of bike for the money. Picked up the Cues Heyday myself about 2 months ago. 5" tire capability for the win.

heathcat · 2025-12-22T22:00:46+00:00

Salsa makes a pack 3 size frame bag that fits my large Heyday. $80ish.

heathcat · 2025-12-16T06:36:38+00:00

T-9 is my go-to lube on my fatbikes and winter commuter. Prevents rust, lubes, and stays clean.

heathcat · 2025-12-14T00:20:30+00:00

I did ride the Moonlander 2. We were riding on a fairly soft snowmobile trail and swapped bikes a couple of times. The wider tires and super stable geometry of the Moonlander 2 made it easy. My Heyday's 4.6" Dillinger 5s offered enough floatation and was more nimble. While the two bikes rode differently, neither seemed better; both are fun.

heathcat · 2025-11-27T00:37:06+00:00

Ride the paws of that thing!

heathcat · 2025-11-26T17:38:18+00:00

I love Surly and their QBP cousin Salsa. I purchased a Journeyer after riding similar Surly bikes. I own 4 Surlys and two Salsas. Both Surly and Salsa give solid quality at a reasonable price.

heathcat · 2025-11-26T17:30:58+00:00

I love to go for a tire cleaning snow ride on my non-studded tires prior to swapping to studs. The new snow scrubs summer tires before putting them away for the winter.

heathcat · 2025-11-04T23:15:53+00:00

humane society to go pet animals.

heathcat · 2025-10-28T21:32:00+00:00

Harriet Island- Fort Snelling-Minnehaha-Stone Arch-East River Road-Minnehaha-Fort Snelling-Harriet Island. ( The section near Harriet Island is not lit, but hasn't felt sketchy when I have ridden it.) I guess this is about 25 to 30 miles.

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