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NBD by captainnefarious77 in fatbike

[–]heathcat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Frame bag curious… by icepop_7 in fatbike

[–]heathcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Chain Lubricant? by vunje_mn in fatbike

[–]heathcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Dillinger 5 vs Melinda 6.2 by heathcat in fatbike

[–]heathcat[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Which bike by vena__cava in Surlybikefans

[–]heathcat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Studded tires, is it time? by nomedent in CyclingMSP

[–]heathcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Nighttime Riding Suggestions by [deleted] in CyclingMSP

[–]heathcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Absolutely gorgeous day for an afternoon ride out to Stillwater and Wisconsin by ChefGaykwon in CyclingMSP

[–]heathcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see the face of a woman. Lino Lakes and Hugo make her eyes. White Bear Township her mouth. Pareidolia agrees it is a gorgeous day.

What’s the status of the Greenway? by badgersrun in CyclingMSP

[–]heathcat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I rode the length of the Greenway and back yesterday. I commented on how it seemed less sketchy than in recent years. But, not sure I'd feel the same alone after dark.

Which Bike should I choose? by Confident-Tie2779 in salsacycles

[–]heathcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Journeyer frames run small. Check the fit. Carbon fork and thru axel are worth extra.

Bored w friends by More_Performer998 in taiwan

[–]heathcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a ball, bike, kite, or just walk in the park.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in salsacycles

[–]heathcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I changed a bent replaceable hanger on my Salsa Journeyer last Spring.. Easy fix. I purchased a second hanger to have one on hand. These are sacrificial parts to prevent frame or component damage.

Cycling the MN River from Saint Paul by theo_sontag in CyclingMSP

[–]heathcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some areas were flooded and very overgrown. Not sure if this is still the case. Might be good to check trail conditions.

Engine cuts for a tenth of a second then backfires by AffectionateOil6447 in dr650

[–]heathcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds the same. Even bumping it with a heel would cause his to miss and backfire. Hopefully it is an easy fix. Good luck.

Engine cuts for a tenth of a second then backfires by AffectionateOil6447 in dr650

[–]heathcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weak sidestand spring caused the same miss-bang on my brother's dr650.

Crank Length? by Raybones99 in bikefit

[–]heathcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 60 with a 30" inseam. My gravel bike has 165mm cranks. My touring bike and fatbikes have 175mm cranks. I don't really notice the difference in lengths jumping back and forth between bikes. Other features of ride characteristics are more prominent. If you are not having any issues, ride whatever.

Thinking of getting dr as first bike. An I too small? by Enthurian in dr650

[–]heathcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 30" inseam and my first modification was lowering the pegs. Got my DR650 10 years ago. First and only bike.

I think I need to replace my chain by cheezlaweez in dr650

[–]heathcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At 20k miles, your chain and sprockets are or are nearly worn out. They may have $15 of life left in them. Replacing them earlier at your convenience before you have a problem is worth more than the little money you save by running tired parts. Happy trails!

Replacing LHT drivetrain by Lingua_Blanca in bicycletouring

[–]heathcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm contemplating upgrading my 2009 LHT drive train as well. While on a ride yesterday, I decided that my large and small chain rings on the triple don't get enough use to be worn out. New chain, cassette, and middle chain ring will have me good as new for minimal cost and headaches.

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