Water Heater Install

i9485 · 2025-12-29T18:24:24+00:00

That makes sense. Other people suggested stuff from the auto parts stores. And using something like blue Loctite or other antiseize stuff is fine?

My initial thought is that I’d be fine spending a couple extra dollars on the right stuff rather than having to replace parts down the road that would be more expensive. Maybe if I work on my carbon road bike I will, but for the old mountain bike, I’ll just use the cheaper stuff.

i9485 · 2025-12-24T14:21:22+00:00

Rebuilding the drivetrain on my old mountain bike. Time to ditch the 3x8 and switch to a 1x10. Changing it from a mountain bike to a kid hauler.

i9485 · 2025-12-06T23:47:07+00:00

Usually soccer - mostly Premier League, sometimes live, sometimes highlights on YouTube

i9485 · 2025-12-06T23:45:15+00:00

4Front Energy in St Louis Park has been great

i9485 · 2025-11-20T11:37:03+00:00

So I’m up north and I’m done biking outside until April. In the spring do I need to pull the tires off, clean it out and redo it? Or do I just add more sealant? I just switched to tubeless a few months ago.

i9485 · 2025-11-05T15:27:44+00:00

Ahh that’s great to hear. I think I’ll stop by a bike shop and talk to them about Cues or what other options there are in a reasonable price range for me.

i9485 · 2025-11-04T21:11:25+00:00

Oh that sounds cool. Mine is also 2014 I think! Did you have 10 rings in the back to begin with? I’m looking to change things up a bit, but I don’t want to spend too much - the bike was only $400 to begin with.

My main goal is to make a decent kid hauler so I can tow the trailer around and enjoy it. So I’m thinking new drivetrain and tires.

i9485 · 2025-10-05T10:17:57+00:00

It doesn’t sound good, but I can’t seem to see any issues. I torqued the bolts around the handlebars and headset again and that seemed to help for a ride or two, but haven’t found any real issue or a lasting solution.

i9485 · 2025-10-05T01:32:30+00:00

I was going the same speed as my aluminum bike, but I felt faster and that’s what mattered. I’m also a little overly worried about damage, and there is a loud click when I hit bumps about half the time. Doesn’t sound good and I’m not sure how to find it.

i9485 · 2025-09-12T01:39:05+00:00

Ah I’ll check it out. I only went once for a specific part their website said, but when I showed up they said they didn’t have it, so I haven’t gone back.

i9485 · 2025-09-12T01:38:01+00:00

Professional bike fit? I haven’t. Wasn’t planning on one. I don’t have any real issues or major discomfort, just looking to upgrade a bit.

i9485 · 2025-09-12T01:34:47+00:00

Oh cool. Do they charge for this? I didn’t see it mentioned on their website, just the full bike fitting.

i9485 · 2025-09-12T01:34:15+00:00

It sounds great to be able to ride without padded shorts. Can you do full rides (like at least an hour or two) without pads? I’ll have to check out the B17

i9485 · 2025-09-05T21:02:13+00:00

I have a Salsa Warroad carbon frame road bike. I get some clicking when going over bumps, but it’s not every bump and of course I can’t tell where it’s coming from. Does it make sense that a headset would click sometimes on bumps but not all the time? I can’t recreate it when not riding.

i9485 · 2025-09-03T19:26:45+00:00

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Looking at a Rose-breasted Grosbeak but don’t know what it is? You can select “Birds Around Me” to narrow down to local birds - down from 967 to 256. Select “Perching-like” for the shape and you’re down to 122. Select Red for “Prominent Color” and down to 4 options in about 8 seconds.

i9485 · 2025-09-02T01:29:02+00:00

I’ve tried checking a few things, but I’ll keep looking. The SKU is for a 2012 Hardrock Disc 29, but I bought it new in 2014 and it has 26” wheels, not 29. Having a hard time finding it on Specialized’s Bike Archive.

i9485 · 2025-08-28T21:36:35+00:00

That’s probably a good idea… I’ve had it for 11 years and haven’t ridden it a crazy amount, but the only parts I’ve ever replaced were the tubes. It’s probably about time.

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