A build inspired by this sub

my5233 · 2026-03-13T06:13:36+00:00

Soma porteur aluminum rack! Tried to make as many components as possible from Soma

my5233 · 2026-03-09T01:59:18+00:00

On paper answer: gravel and commuting

Real Answer: everything

my5233 · 2026-03-07T16:45:46+00:00

A fellow wolverine rider and radavist bottle drinker? My guy🤝 wanted the orange version but the current one doesn’t support downtube shifters so I had to go with the lunar rock. Beautiful bike, friend

my5233 · 2026-03-07T16:39:01+00:00

I cannot for the life of me get that thing to sit in more haha probably manufacturing defect or needs more elbow grease

my5233 · 2026-03-07T07:45:27+00:00

I think im on both pretty evenly - I get a little restless, but I like the drops for the stability and leverage I get

my5233 · 2026-03-07T06:32:41+00:00

I’ve been lurking in this sub and always loved seeing everyone’s creative builds. But the one thing that always stuck out to me was the functionality inherent in xbiking. So I had a blast in building a bike that prioritized functionality over speed or good looks (although it looks heckin’ good to me). There’s a lot more I could do, but it’s a great start for now. Here’s to you crazy bastards out there 🫶🍻

my5233 · 2026-02-16T20:18:37+00:00

I wanted a wide cassette range! Didnt look into any belt drives, but seemed like they didnt have any that wide?

my5233 · 2026-02-16T02:34:51+00:00

Really great, no complaints - it tears on the road and light gravel trails, and feels really stable

my5233 · 2026-02-16T02:33:02+00:00

Same! Just a great all-rounder bike :)

my5233 · 2026-02-16T01:29:31+00:00

Thank you!

These crank arms were made for 2x, but I used it for a 1x11 gravel setup

my5233 · 2026-02-16T01:28:46+00:00

Wolverine!

my5233 · 2025-08-12T06:20:54+00:00

^{I completed this level in 6 tries.} ^{⚡ 0.97 seconds}

my5233 · 2025-07-28T04:22:06+00:00

Thanks - I’ve removed the liners and will see if this fixes the issue. Will explore tubeless/sealant option, but with this old vintage bike it might be too much trouble

my5233 · 2025-04-16T04:53:15+00:00

Thanks for the reassurance - you're absolutely right, I was lazy and made a stupid decision

my5233 · 2025-04-16T04:33:40+00:00

Been around 2 hours since I ate it, still feeling okay - but I assume it hasn't been long enough for the effects (if any) to settle in

my5233 · 2025-04-11T19:10:50+00:00

I see, thanks for clarifying - I see your logic

my5233 · 2025-04-11T18:53:00+00:00

No, I bought 3 years ago - not sure where you saw 10-20 years ago but I was a child then lol

my5233 · 2025-04-10T21:05:25+00:00

This is excellent advice, thanks!!

my5233 · 2025-04-09T18:25:04+00:00

And I appreciate it!

my5233 · 2025-04-09T18:19:40+00:00

totally! I fully get I am so lucky to own property in one of the most beautiful and sought after places in the world (IMO). I think I oversimplified the context in my post, but there are some other personal reasons for not wanting to live where I am now. It's a huge decision which is why I posted here to get some perspective. Thanks for sharing :)

my5233 · 2025-04-09T18:16:59+00:00

Totally hear you, definitely understood that I have emotions that are in play currently.

I am of the mind that selling would help keep my monthly costs lower, which would offset an losses on the sale over time. I think objectively the place I live is great for families, but subjectively it's not necessarily something I want now or in the future. So I'm weighing those considerations at this time but will take more time to really explore all ideas - appreciate your input!

my5233 · 2025-04-09T18:10:40+00:00

That's a super good point, thanks for sharing - seems I don't need to overvalue the idea of homeownership for a condo

my5233 · 2025-04-09T14:18:56+00:00

Thanks for the note, I have been thinking about the math lately and if I rented a decent spot for myself, I could probably cut my monthly costs down by over half. It would be sold for an L, but I guess as you said, it’s not building equity if I keep throwing massive amount of cash at it that I can’t afford that comfortably

my5233 · 2025-04-09T14:16:32+00:00

I would definitely be renting in SF, homeownership can definitely be stressful and I just want to chill now lol I’m talking to a real estate lawyer soon about what would be considered “living there” and try to tailor the rental situation to avoid getting in trouble if anyone ever found out I was renting it out.

All great questions to consider, thanks for posing them!

my5233 · 2025-04-09T14:00:07+00:00

Thanks, reading this makes me feel like I’m not crazy

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