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My favourite part of "pressing" an expensive headset into an expensive frame using a block of wood and variable impact swing press, is experiencing said action through an onlooker's facial expressions.

Speckle paint, thankfully back again in the mainstream. I like it.

“mountain bike consumers were actually part of some massive experiment to see just how far recreation-based Stockholm Syndrome could be pushed before everyone quit riding, threw their bikes in the trash and walked off in disgust.”

I had a good laugh about this one. So much hot garbage for sale in the 90s.

I was happy with the gearing (and by extension final-drive ratio) on my bike, so when I went to a mullet rear wheel I figured a 2 tooth larger chainring would keep it very nearly the same.

* Canadian-assembled

I just use the strap + hook part of a ratchet strap (take the buckle off). Put the strap end through the loop on the hook, and pull it as tight as you can around the tire. Hit it with an air compressor and release the end of the strap when it asks you to. Magic.

If I’m asked about my fatbike I compare it to XC skiing vs DH skiing. They’re both skiing but very different things. 

Mike, wet snow + unfrozen ground = hiking with a bike. I hope Baja is more fun!

I love eBikes - they have brought durability back into the discussion. 

Seems like if I sneeze on my HG+ stuff it goes out of whack.

Thanks for the info, Dave. Very thorough, logically presented.

Are they serious about the field suits? 

I just can't tell any more if some of these products are real. 

Further, if Specialized is serious about the Fjal-d Suits, why isn't there a pith helmet to go with? And if they are kidding, why isn't there a pith helmet to go with?

This is really making me concerned about the state of cycling.

Andrew, re more and more shit in the bike lane:

It's a good fight. Keep it up.

With a lunchbox locker and a set of MT tires, it would blow a Forester away.

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Can of Seafoam in the center console. Nice.

Posted by: Blofeld

Posted by: mrbrett

^ In my fleet of bikes that I tend to work on I have found that the “eagle-link-on-an-HG+-chain-and-a-non-HG+-chainring” fix is chainline dependent. 

Wide chainline: no go, ends up a bit grumbly 

Narrow chainline: probably ok

More sensitive to grit for sure before it sounds problematic. But if you’re not that heavy, don’t have some goofball 55mm chainline on a boost hub, and your bikes tend to stay clean it’s for sure worth a shot.

Trial and error method with a pile of parts that almost are compatible… it’s frustrating to drop cash on a new chainring because the old one is the wrong 12 speed.

This is really useful advice for me as I have been using some goofball chainlines to run wider tires in the winter. One of the first “almost compatible” parts I ran into was the Race Face HG+ ring. They aren’t flippable like the normal ones.

You know, when you’re looking at that box of chainrings and have almost the right thing, it’s pretty maddening.

^ In my fleet of bikes that I tend to work on I have found that the “eagle-link-on-an-HG+-chain-and-a-non-HG+-chainring” fix is chainline dependent. 

Wide chainline: no go, ends up a bit grumbly 

Narrow chainline: probably ok

More sensitive to grit for sure before it sounds problematic. But if you’re not that heavy, don’t have some goofball 55mm chainline on a boost hub, and your bikes tend to stay clean it’s for sure worth a shot.

Trial and error method with a pile of parts that almost are compatible… it’s frustrating to drop cash on a new chainring because the old one is the wrong 12 speed.

Had a Frontier as a work truck for a while. By the time I left that job it had over 500k on it and other than brakes, tires, a clutch, and routine maintenance like oil changes - no major repairs. Got driven hard every week day too - 4x4ing around rough job sites and carrying a lot of heavy stuff. 

And it had disc brakes in the back.

Posted by: switch

Here you go.  Pick up today locally.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc/cto/d/delta-1998-suzuki-sidekick-js-4x4/7602081359.html

That things a beaut. Would be perfect for the described use  

All for the price of an entry level ebike.

Posted by: Madman

05+ Xterra, Frontier or Pathfinder with the 4.0L.

I can't support the Pathfinder here - our other car is an 08 Pathfinder 4.0L, and I can only describe the wheel articulation as "shockingly bad" but otherwise it's a great vehicle. The complete lack of ability to drive on pretty much any uneven terrain would be a major negative. Too bad because on the road it's incredible in snow and on gravel. The other two Nissans there have solid rear axles and could be OK.

Given that list and to be compatible with hunting, I'd go Frontier or Ranger. Nice to be able to carry things outside.

Posted by: boomforeal

Getting torn down next week to build a squishy bike so here she is for posterity

My Doctahawk met the same fate for now at least.

Agree on XJ if driving on roads is important. 

RZR + trailer if it isn’t.