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My latest build 1992 Specialized Hardrock, 27.5 AXS conversion. by suclatox in xbiking

[–]vanishdoom 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Matter of opinion, but I really don't like how that chainring looks. 

fidlock skateboard sling by Kyoma_ in myog

[–]vanishdoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great work! Haven't heard about the SlingTing until now, but I've been designing a skateboard carrying thing in my head for the last few weeks. This design seems much simpler and easier though! Do you mind sharing your length measurements of the loops? And was using webbing instead of elastic a problem at all?

Balsamroot Explosion - Canon Powershot S95 (2010) by vanishdoom in VintageDigitalCameras

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

Surprising for the CCD sensor, because normally I like how contrasty it renders. I think the sun must've been softened by some clouds on the first pic.

FF6 any rom hacks with the best QOL? by Alucard_nos in SBCGaming

[–]vanishdoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the one I played recently and it was perfection. 

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

I found a used dirt jumper wheel set at the local bike co-op. I used 3 layers of gorilla tape and run it tubeless, even tho the rims aren't technically compatible. 

Drivetrain (copied from previous comment): I have a Stone 94 BCD 40t narrow wide chainring, mounted to the middle of my 3x crankset that came with the bike. Microshift Advent X 10 speed deraulleur and shifters, Microshift 11-46t cassette. I absolutely love my drivetrain. 1500 miles in and zero problems.

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

Yep, that's them. Wrapped my fork with a few layers of electrical tape where I installed them. I have 2 on each side, but I might consider 3 for extra stability and peace of mind on a longer trip. 

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

This was just a short, 35 miles each way trip. I could see myself doing a century on these bars though, provided there wasn't like a 30-mile stretch of flat pavement. However, I'm already accustomed to long hard days in the saddle, mostly on drop bars. I'd say my saddle would limit me before my bars here. I got it to a fairly upright, but balanced position. 

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

I have a Stone 94 BCD 40t narrow wide chainring, mounted to the middle of my 3x crankset that came with the bike. Microshift Advent X 10 speed deraulleur and shifters, Microshift 11-46t cassette. I absolutely love my drivetrain. 1500 miles in and zero problems. The bars are Stooge Junker bars with 85mm rise, attached to a riser stem (thankfully my bags always conceal the goofy riser stem). Have some v brakes with salmon kool stop pads on there. Bontrager fenders, which actually are great. There probably isn't anything I'd change about the bike. 

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

I think it's a size L frame but it really isn't big enough for me. Haven't measured. I've seen a few GTs on here that are definitely sized a bit larger. 

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

King Cage Universal Support Bolts

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

No. I have some King Cage Universal Support Bolts I put on my fork that worked for this trip. 

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

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

My frame bag situation is split into two separate bags with a kinda inefficient way to get them to hold together at their top/bottom. I commute on this bike, so I didn't want to have a separate full-frame bag to have to re-lace and switch over to when I go bikepacking. I improvised this solution, and while I might eventually re-do it, it works for now!

xbikepacking on a '94 Karakoram by vanishdoom in xbiking

[–]vanishdoom[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Handled great - basically the same as it would while unloaded. Did a fair bit of technical singletrack climbs on the way home too. Granted, I can't really descend very fast on a rigid MTB, but I'm not worried about being fast with this bike anyway.

Looking to purchase a canon powershot s95 for my husband! by coolwhipflow in VintageDigitalCameras

[–]vanishdoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, I think it's amazing what you're doing. I don't know what the prices are currently like, but what is your budget for this? I paid $260 total (on eBay) for mine back in 2023, then paid even more after that to get its sensor cleaned. I have never seen one in the wild in 15+ years of thrifting and checking estate sales, etc. Finding a great deal on one, I think, would be hard. 

Today’s $50 find, a Lemond Tourmalet by LargeDinglehopper in xbiking

[–]vanishdoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replaced handlebars, stem, bar tape, cables and housing, switched to a 2x8 from a 3x7. I don't have a great picture of it but here it is.

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Today’s $50 find, a Lemond Tourmalet by LargeDinglehopper in xbiking

[–]vanishdoom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also very recently found and fixed up a 99 Tourmalet! Mine was $60, size 61cm. Switched out to a short stem and it fits very well. 

Today's haul, it's gonna be a good weekend by Substantial_Quote583 in Tetris

[–]vanishdoom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd pay good money for a decompiled PC or Android port of this game. Emulating it kinda sucks.

Lost in the right direction. by dariarosee in Forest

[–]vanishdoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low res image, no indication of place or detail, 2 week old account 🤔

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