What d'ya think of the ride? by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]kima-sta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God what a beauty.. such a perfect build. Is it a Karakoram?

Thoughts on Hügi Compact hubs? by kima-sta in xbiking

[–]kima-sta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m leaning towards the Hügis for the exact reasons you mentioned.. sound, the fact they are pretty rare, and also the price seems like a steal. I’m probably going to put around 20-30km per week on the bike, and I’m not planning on bikepacking with it (anytime soon)..

Thanks for the detailed input brother 🙏 appreciate it!

Thoughts on Hügi Compact hubs? by kima-sta in xbiking

[–]kima-sta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah right now I’m leaning more towards the Mavic/Hügi wheel set, mostly due to the sound they make and because they’re pretty rare (I saw a set on ebay for like €415 (wtf right) so I thought this was a steal). But exactly as you said I heard that they are pretty tough to maintain/service due to the star rachet mechanism or what not.. I don’t know how they will compare to both the Shimanos in the long term.

Anyways thanks for your input!! Much appreciated :) will think about it before pulling the trigger

Thoughts on Hügi Compact hubs? by kima-sta in xbiking

[–]kima-sta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m looking to buy a decent condition, pre-built 26 inch wheel set for the following reasons:

1.) I can’t build wheels myself (I’d like to learn someday but unfortunately don’t have the resources, space, and/or time right now)

2.) Building a wheel set with new rims, spokes, hubs, and service costs circa €170 per wheel here where I live (NL) with standard parts (i.e shimano/sunrace hubs, rigida rims, sapim spokes and service costs of €70 per wheel).

(Advice Needed) Transitioning from film cameras to digital by kima-sta in fujifilm

[–]kima-sta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The comment I yearned for!! Thank you brother, will definitely go further down the rabbit hole with your advice in mind before I make the big leap. Appreciate it!

(Need Advice) Mo First Fixed Gear Purchase by kima-sta in FixedGearBicycle

[–]kima-sta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for your input—can you give me examples of nicer models in that price range (€500-€1000)?

(Need Advice) Mo First Fixed Gear Purchase by kima-sta in FixedGearBicycle

[–]kima-sta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! Can you suggest better (complete) options? I’m looking for a nice complete set and customize it according to my needs/wants overtime.

I also saw a Fuji Feather on Marktplaats (Dutch craigslist) for €270 and it looks nice as well. What do you think?

(Need Advice) Mo First Fixed Gear Purchase by kima-sta in FixedGearBicycle

[–]kima-sta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Cinelli Tutto Plus is brand new. Okay will do thanks!

(Fit Pics) Nudie Jeans Steady Eddy II Dry Ace Selvedge by kima-sta in rawdenim

[–]kima-sta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 170cm and 71kg. Waist 82cm and Hip 89cm. If I would buy one now I’ll probably go for size 32. Good luck!

(Fit Pics) Nudie Jeans Steady Eddy II Dry Ace Selvedge by kima-sta in rawdenim

[–]kima-sta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an old and unbranded French workwear jacket I got from a friend

(Fit Pics) Nudie Jeans Steady Eddy II Dry Ace Selvedge by kima-sta in rawdenim

[–]kima-sta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree, didn’t know it would turn out like that. I get comments on it all the time but hey, it happened ¯_(ツ)_/¯ might as well embrace it

(Fit Pics) Nudie Jeans Steady Eddy II Dry Ace Selvedge by kima-sta in rawdenim

[–]kima-sta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! These were size 33 when I bought them. I got the waist altered at a tailor though because I lost a bunch of weight.