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#5152
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Hey. How are your new tires working out? Does the bike roll any faster now? Myself, I switched from the stock 38mm width with full tread to a 32mm with slight tread but I don't feel any difference. I'm wondering if going even skinnier on my next set, like 28 mm, would speed things up or maybe the wheels themselves are just too heavy.
#5153
Hey. How are your new tires working out? Does the bike roll any faster now? Myself, I switched from the stock 38mm width with full tread to a 32mm with slight tread but I don't feel any difference. I'm wondering if going even skinnier on my next set, like 28 mm, would speed things up or maybe the wheels themselves are just too heavy.
Compass Cycles sells the Grand Bois brand of tires that are designed like race tires rather than for durability. I've never tried these tires but I've heard rave reviews on them. Generally, the higher that quality the tire, the more expensive.
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72 Geoffery Butler, 72 Guficatizion Witcomb, 72 Raleigh Gran Sport SS, 73 Raleigh Super Course dingle speed, 74 Raleigh international, 81 Centurion Pro-Tour, 74 Gugie Grandier Sportier, 85 Gazelle Primeur, 29rBMX, Surley Steamroller 650b
72 Geoffery Butler, 72 Guficatizion Witcomb, 72 Raleigh Gran Sport SS, 73 Raleigh Super Course dingle speed, 74 Raleigh international, 81 Centurion Pro-Tour, 74 Gugie Grandier Sportier, 85 Gazelle Primeur, 29rBMX, Surley Steamroller 650b
#5155
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Thanks for the feedback, corwin1968. I'll keep the TPI counts in mind when I'm upgrading again. I don't really want to go so far as to get a slick (no tread) as I still like to do a rail trail once and a while. I looked at the Grand Bois line. You're not kidding about quality costing more. The first one I saw was the 'Extra Leger' style at $82 a pop. That's way over my head, at least for this bike.
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#5156
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Bikes: 2015 Trek Farley 6, 2013 Trek 8.4 DS, '85 Hutch Trickstar, Schwinn S1 Cruiser
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#5162
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Bikes: '02 Jamis Coda, Eighthinch Scrambler V3, On-One Scandal V2
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After being cannibalized, hung on a wall, then resurrected with better components in most areas, my '02 Jamis Coda is back as a dedicated gravel and general use bike.
#5164
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Location: Memphis TN area
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Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
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Do you ever got odd looks or comments from having the Lefty fork?
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#5166
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Here, finally, is a pic of my new 2013 BMC Alpenchallenge AC01. I'm still waiting on a Brooks B17 saddle and some Crankbrothers Mallet IIs to finish the look.
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Holy smokes that saddle is low. Is that proper fit for you? Shorter legs and longer upper body perhaps?
Bike looks sweet, though. I love red bits on black.
Bike looks sweet, though. I love red bits on black.
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Yeah I used to ride my KHS around with the saddle fairly low. Then I got a proper fitment when I bought my road bike, then got back on the KHS and was like "DANG this saddle is way too low! Oh my knees!" Then I discovered my seat post had been cut off and couldn't be raised safely, so I had to buy a new seat post.
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Well I had literally just finished adding all the red highlights (they come in a separate bag together with the bike so you have the option of adding them or now; otherwise the standard parts are also matte black) and it was getting on it the day so I snapped the pic, went inside to prepare dinner and forgot about the seat post adjustment. I have yet to ride it! I ordered online so no LBS to help me with fitment.
Ya gotta hate when they cut seat posts!
Ya gotta hate when they cut seat posts!
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#5173
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Sweet looking bike! It has inspired me to repaint mine and add similar accents. I especially like how the red accents are so small. Not a seat or handlebar grips, but crank bolts, seat clamp, and handle bar plugs looks absolutely brilliant. I'd remove the wheel reflectors, but that's just me.
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Sweet looking bike! It has inspired me to repaint mine and add similar accents. I especially like how the red accents are so small. Not a seat or handlebar grips, but crank bolts, seat clamp, and handle bar plugs looks absolutely brilliant. I'd remove the wheel reflectors, but that's just me.
Thanks, and yes, I agree about the reflectors! I just received my Brooks B-17 today so that will be going on this weekend and the reflectors will come off at that time. I need to find a handlebar bag for when I commute. So many things to buy to trick my baby out!
#5175
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Hey!
Been lurking these forums for a little while and gawking at some of the beautiful rides people have. Figured I'd hop in on the fun and chatter!
Here's my 2011 Quick CX 3. Picked it up used, former owner had only put 1,500 KM on it. It was in fantastic shape, added the rack and guards, swapped the seat to cushion my out of shape rear and flipped the stem. Nothing much otherwise. I'd love to get a BB5 but they're a little too much money for me at the moment. If I can find a place to do powder coating near by I'd love to redo her in a matte black finish. Slowly replacing the red hardware for now.
Been lurking these forums for a little while and gawking at some of the beautiful rides people have. Figured I'd hop in on the fun and chatter!
Here's my 2011 Quick CX 3. Picked it up used, former owner had only put 1,500 KM on it. It was in fantastic shape, added the rack and guards, swapped the seat to cushion my out of shape rear and flipped the stem. Nothing much otherwise. I'd love to get a BB5 but they're a little too much money for me at the moment. If I can find a place to do powder coating near by I'd love to redo her in a matte black finish. Slowly replacing the red hardware for now.