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Hey folks - I've wrenched on just about everything on a bike so far, but I'd like to top my skills off by building my first set of wheels. I've recently converted a near mint 80s 7sp Uniglide cassette-wheeled roadie into 9sp modern hub via new complete wheels, thus making the original hubs obsolete. The plan is to use the original hoops and pair them with modern hubs, so I'm able to keep them relevant. They are Ambrisio box section with plenty of life left. Are there any polished silver modern hubs with sealed bearings anyone can recommend? Bonus points if they have subtle branding or logos can be stripped, or at least non-series. Also what stainless spokes are best? What's a good way to det

Hey folks - I've wrenched on just about everything on a bike so far, but I'd like to top my skills off by building my first set of wheels. I've recently converted a near mint 80s 7sp Uniglide cassette-wheeled roadie into 9sp modern hub via new complete wheels, thus making the original hubs obsolete. The plan is to use the original hoops and pair them with modern hubs, so I'm able to keep them relevant. They are Ambrisio box section with plenty of life left. Are there any polished silver modern hubs with sealed bearings anyone can recommend? Bonus points if they have subtle branding or logos can be stripped, or at least non-series. Also what stainless spokes are best? What's a good way to de

Hey folks, I'm looking for something like the Tim Tas rack or Swood T-bar to push my bar bag away from everything near the head tube. Both of those are unattainable to me for now, so does anyone know of alternatives or some other strategies to do this? I don't need a full rack and can't really mount much on my fork anyway. Thanks!

Hey all - I have a 10th gen civic with ktuner and TSP Stage 1 tune. I know you're supposed to shrink the gap a bit as the tune adds a good amount of boost, but how much vs stock? I have the original set at 32, but installed a new set at a hair over 26 with the intent to really push it. I'm not really getting on it for now, so is this way too small of a gap for normal driving or should I go back to the stock plugs? It seems to run just fine but with a slight reduction in fuel efficiency.

Hey folks - I currently have 7sp Ambrosio box section wheels on my 80s bike. They're still in good shape, but would like to plan ahead and find a suitable mid grade 8+ speed replacement set, as I plan on piece by piece taking this bike into a neo-retro direction. Looking to get silver set with sealed bearings, more aero section, stainless spokes, reasonably light and suitable width. I don't need heavy duty wheels as I'm fairly thin and won't be touring or anything like that. Current wheels are 20mm wide, and I can fit a 25c tire without concerns of clearance. The brake calipers are Exage Sport, quite tight, so I'm not sure I can squeeze in a wider wheel. Tubeless not a priority. I've heard s

Hey folks - I currently have 7sp Ambrosio box section wheels on my 80s bike. They're still in good shape, but would like to plan ahead and find a suitable mid grade 8+ speed replacement set, as I plan on piece by piece taking this bike into a neo-retro direction. Looking to get silver set with sealed bearings, more aero section, stainless spokes, reasonably light and suitable width. I don't need heavy duty wheels as I'm fairly thin and won't be touring or anything like that. Current wheels are 20mm wide, and I can fit a 25c tire without concerns of clearance. The brake calipers are Exage Sport, quite tight, so I'm not sure I can squeeze in a wider wheel. Tubeless not a priority. I've heard s

Hey folks - anyone have long term experience with GXP threaded BBs? I have about 2k miles on it now, and it seems to have developed a 'bump' or 'flat' spot so to speak, which occasionally manifests while soft pedalling, and feels like it's coming from the chainring side. It's not making any clicks or noises as far as I can tell. I'm running Rival 1 cranks with a Wolftooth chainring if that helps. Everything was installed by me in accordance with instructions and using a torque wrench. Is one of my BB bearings on the way out? Could something else be the source of this intermittent 'bump/flat spot'? I have already ruled out pedal bearings by testing multiple pairs, and I just realigned and tun

Hey all, long time lurker, thanks for the years of info that has changed my life for the butter! Erm..better!

I just got back from a new primary care doc and came out a bit disappointed, so I was wondering if I could garner some input - how does your doc interpret your dietary choices and what are the right questions to ask them? My visit was brief and felt like more of a random ad for particular meds (which was really weird but I can't say I'm surprised he was trying to sell something), he half arsed checked my heartbeat and then I asked a few questions about vitamin deficiencies and cholesterol. He couldn't really answer with much of anything but he prescribed the testing (for the above)

Hello folks - I'm trying to find some long distance friendly casual clothing for a future trip. I know it would be easy to suggest wearing whatever I have, but I have a very minimal wardrobe and none of it has synthetic materials, besides my gym stuff (tried those, just didn't work well). I do have bib shorts and jerseys for road fun, I plan on using the bibs under the looser clothing. So what non-padded shorts and pants, and riding shirts do you recommend? Decent looking with a snug fit to not flap around would be great! Thanks 😎