Book of Paul H

[Paul H]

Did you reuse the Vorsorung luffkappe piston ?

Nope... it's still on the 150 air shaft

 

[qclabrat]

Nope... it's still on the 150 air shaft

Anything wrong with it? Want to sell it

 

[Paul H]

Will that fit my Pike if Paul's not using?

If it's a 35 stanchion... probably should fit

 

[Paul H]

Anything wrong with it? Want to sell it

It looks ok. Was too lazy to take it off the shaft.
Do you want the 150 shaft as well?

 

[qclabrat]

If it's a 35 stanchion... probably should fit

Which year is your pike,
Looks like it is 35mm, if you don't want the shaft I'll try to put at 150. I've never serviced mine so note sure how many tokens it takes

 

[Paul H]

Which year is your pike

2018

 

[Paul H]

Which year is your pike,
Looks like it is 35mm, if you don't want the shaft I'll try to put at 150. I've never serviced mine so note sure how many tokens it takes

GMBN said 2 tokens for 29er
But Vorsprung recommends -1 if using their air piston.

I'll bring it with me on our next ride.

 

[Paul H]

Pike is on!

 

[Paul H]

Got this for the garage.
Works pretty good on Presta.
Not sure on accuracy tho...

 

[Paul H]

Hightower 29/2.3518/20
Marley 27.5 2.8/2.6 16/18
RDO 29/2.25 22/24

 

[Paul H]

Rode the RDO around the block... my neck and shoulders hurt
I guess whatever little strength I had in my core is completely gone now... lol 🙁

Racing Ralph's are pretty fast... but no side walls whatsoever... and with my fat ass... 24psi in the rear seems too low. Gonna try 26 next time.

Gotta say tho... RDO on the road felt smooth and fast. Too bad the rider can't contribute much.

Gonna go out for a short road ride later with a neighbor. Zombie will get its turn. This way... all bikes would be ridden this year lol

 

[Paul H]

The roadie was more comfortable than the RDO lol

 

[Victor I]

Rode the RDO around the block... my neck and shoulders hurt
I guess whatever little strength I had in my core is completely gone now... lol 🙁

Racing Ralph's are pretty fast... but no side walls whatsoever... and with my fat ass... 24psi in the rear seems too low. Gonna try 26 next time.

Gotta say tho... RDO on the road felt smooth and fast. Too bad the rider can't contribute much.

Gonna go out for a short road ride later with a neighbor. Zombie will get its turn. This way... all bikes would be ridden this year lol

Can you adjust the geometry to make it more upright ? I know there is always that fine balance of comfort and handling

 

[Paul H]

Can you adjust the geometry to make it more upright ? I know there is always that fine balance of comfort and handling

I am sure I can play around but this was the set up that I was comfortable with prior to my 1 year hibernation off the bike.
Not sure if I want to change the set up... or just ride more to get back to where I was b4

 

[Victor I]

Life and bikes are always a work in progress. Great to have options

 

[qclabrat]

I am sure I can play around but this was the set up that I was comfortable with prior to my 1 year hibernation off the bike.
Not sure if I want to change the set up... or just ride more to get back to where I was b4

That's how I felt jumping on the Alchemy at the beginning of the season. It will get better, I've not been able to jump between mtb and road while feeling right.

 

[Paul H]

Your Walmart curbside pickup is ready. Check in before you leave, so we know you're on the way.

 

[qclabrat]

Stealth NYC commuter?

 

[Paul H]

Stealth NYC commuter?
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Schwinn Axum
Going back to my roots... Walmart bike lol

 

[Paul H]

Stealth NYC commuter?
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Not a commuter.
It's a "I'm bored and I want to throw money down the drain" bike.
This is one of the things I kinda wanted to. Upgrade a Walmart bike that's half way decent.

The other item on my bucket list is to build an aliexpress bike lol