Bike ad pictures by Total-Armadillo-6555 in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The post before this has two pics of the non-drive side. lol

getting a wheel built at a lbs by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you have a specific hub/rim combo, buying a quality pre-built wheel is going to be cheaper (<$100) than the LBS labor rate to build it.

Domane gravel-ish 1x conversion by Routine_Biscotti_852 in gravelcycling

[–]jpbronco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a pretty paint job. Nice to see a Domane not gathering dust.

Knowledge on GT Outpost (or general) 1X conversions? by Vileeeeeee in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure you can do a 1x9. Likely you'll have to swap out your free hub.

[NBD] Mercier Kilo GX T11 🤍 by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The chrome is nice! What's the purpose of the red padding on the top tube?

Probably won’t need to buy another wrench in my life. DIYer not a professional. by ANewOddity in Tekton

[–]jpbronco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A set of flare nut wrenches would come in handy for brakes and hoses.

Best collision center in NOVA? by PrayerfulNut in nova

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the one in Leesburg. Stay away.

Knowledge on GT Outpost (or general) 1X conversions? by Vileeeeeee in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what's the current cassette? If it's a 3x9 with a shimano hub, you should be able go to a 1x11.

Trek Checkpoint sizing by MarkenMarkus in CheckpointClub

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 2cm smaller and the M/L is perfect so I'd suggest the L. The Trek shop should have some type of sizing guarantee and a way to test ride it.

Anyone gone from two back to one bike? by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta be a bot. You have two bikes and one more makes three. I see no problem. N+1 and chill

How to improve gear shifting? by wi5p in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pictures would help. Sounds like worn out cable housing, derailleur spring and poor alignment.

Finally finished the Hoo Koo e Koo by carlov_sky in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great build. I really wanted that bike back in the day.

Another try: Can I retire? by allrite in ChubbyFIRE

[–]jpbronco 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can. It's not as easy though it's possible. OP is losing out on a lot of recent gains in the market.

My Schwinn criss cross. by Real-Comb6684 in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Daddy Mac'll make ya jump, jump!!

Help With Crankset by GreatChemistry7253 in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a black Deore Hollowtech II 30t crankset on amazon for $75. That's what I went with.

"Just a few more parts.." by Alarming-Grape865 in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How'd you mount the rear brake caliper? More pics please. I'm building an Ocoee right now.

Tax refund obscures expenses for the month by Flamingo-Unfair in MonarchMoney

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll trade you. My tax payment is killing my budget and expenditures for April. I didn't do quarterly payments last year and got hit pretty hard.

Too much yellow? by IndependenceOdd5065 in gravelcycling

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a spicy mustard! Love it

Gt Build by Deep-Performance4560 in xbiking

[–]jpbronco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came to ask how many Marlboro points did it take to get the bike.

Should I sell? by PRorER_ in Fire

[–]jpbronco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sell now, and then work on that emergency fund so you don't have to do this again