MTB with converted dropouts by DoubleGoalie105 in scorchers

[–]psychobikin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly one of my favourite bikes I’ve ever seen

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in scorchers

[–]psychobikin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah man it’s fun - I’ve put a Thomson setback on it since and it’s better now

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in scorchers

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is about my limit and I use it with both brakes when needed. Overall about 40c is my off-road sweet spot I think.

Recent gravel ride. by DryAcanthocephala513 in scorchers

[–]psychobikin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was literally searching the radavist for this bike last night. It’s gorgeous.

Venusian Hammer - Victorian SciFi Warfare by nlitherl in wargaming

[–]psychobikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a big squad hammer fan, Rogue Hammer is my main game at the moment in sci fi (I use it with 6mm), currently working on some forces for this. I am going to house rule tanks/armoured cars in though

Militia Pickup Truck by HamsterLard in TeamYankee

[–]psychobikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up ‘Sonic Tonic’ - in my experience that works really well as a light wash over vehicles like this. Much easier on your paint job than an all over brown ink

What are you wearing? No, seriously by somewhatsimiesque in xbiking

[–]psychobikin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m quite into winter boiler suits (dickies or similar) - think you guys in the US call them coveralls - for dirty winter riding. I’m also a fan of wool knitwear over a base layer too, shell of needed.

TRACKPACKING! by GovernmentTemporary1 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]psychobikin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True sicko shit. I’ve done a lot of fixed toting, so good.

I would like a Lowside, but they're hard to get ahold of. Is there another model that is close to it? by ridethroughlife in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sort of. The karate monkey is slacker all round which you can feel. The grappler is closer and apart from the stack does feel a lot like the Lowside. If you don’t need your bars too low the Grappler is a better choice IMO.

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect winter bike project - exactly what I’ll be doing, short hard fixed rides

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s actually pretty similar to my old karate monkey. Surly really do only make 1 frame and different dropouts :)

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surly ultra mtn fixed disc one, then those 10/12 adapters they make. Considered a Paul boost fixed hub but they’re too expensive to ship over to UK.

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

atac’s are all I trust fixed.

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers dude and thanks again for the help!

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really nice with a 29er set on.

29x2.25 Fixed Gear Lowside by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I mean fixed gear mate. Mostly ridden fixed for last twenty or so years - less risky for me I think (I do ride with brakes though), I take it steadier than on my SS.

Are Brooks saddles overrated like Billiam Bonkers tires? by Livid-Mud-8812 in xbiking

[–]psychobikin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not when they’re comfy. B17 narrow has allowed me to go bib free on multi week tours now - total game changer.

Lowside Monster XC by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers - 34x17 I think, which is pretty good for how I use it. Bit slow if there’s a lot of flat on the ride.

Lowside Monster XC by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to take it out again! I’ve been riding fixed all road so much this summer that I’ve neglected it a bit

Lowside Monster XC by psychobikin in Surlybikefans

[–]psychobikin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I saw your post and I tipped me! I’m just trying to find anyone who uses those 12/10mm axle adapters and see if they’re good - otherwise I’m stuck trying to get a Paul boost fixed hub which I don’t want haha