tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post1370345292693904504..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Friday News And ViewsGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-88146831347986060482018-12-23T20:37:08.567-05:002018-12-23T20:37:08.567-05:00@Scott- Fenders and gravel can be an issue, but if...@Scott- Fenders and gravel can be an issue, but if you use a quality fender and mount it solidly, it will be okay. I've used Planet Bike fenders on the BMC for years with no problems. The aluminum core/plastic outer fenders were good, but they rattled and subsequently were noisey. This mostly due to excess flexibility which no amount of washers or what have you can cure. Ultimately I ended up with their metal fender, which has no flexy noise issues, and has a pop out front fender "safety" feature which releases the mount at the drop out if the fender gets jammed, which can save you from a crash. The fender is easily reattached after the fact, by the way. I have had this happen on a couple of muddy Level B road excursions. <br />Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-34496313956900299232018-12-23T14:44:20.174-05:002018-12-23T14:44:20.174-05:00I absolutely love the SS Orange Crush build. I fin...I absolutely love the SS Orange Crush build. I find it incredibly satisfying to re-deploy old parts from the parts bin to create a "new" bike. I've got a new BMC Road+ and it's a great bike for me, but I've always wanted to build up a SS BMC Monstercross.<br /><br />Quick question regarding fenders + gravel. I know fender manufacturers typically list a minimum clearance amount for installation, and I know your BMC has loads of clearance, but do you have any concerns about riding loose gravel with fenders? Any close calls ever? I figure if theres a remote possibility for locking the front wheel at speed due to debris jamming between the tire and fender, riding for miles on loose gravel would be the most likely scenario for this to happen.<br /><br />Thanks, GT!Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758145503638487390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-61006498191858647262018-12-22T11:21:31.118-05:002018-12-22T11:21:31.118-05:00@kimberlyturtle- I'll see if I can't work ...@kimberlyturtle- I'll see if I can't work that into a post in the first part of 2019. :>)Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-74183721209903280662018-12-22T00:56:32.473-05:002018-12-22T00:56:32.473-05:00would love a closeup of that Boone cog, they were ...would love a closeup of that Boone cog, they were such pieces of artkimberleyturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168225439645125508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-16085182592756909982018-12-21T13:50:52.840-05:002018-12-21T13:50:52.840-05:00I am absolutely going to borrow that idea of runni...I am absolutely going to borrow that idea of running a twin tri-cage setup on the downtube. Never thought of it but that will come in mighty handy come the dog days of summer! Also a great way to run a tool keg without sacrificing a bottle in order to do it.jdchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15280018145886483138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-87720233387199540942018-12-21T11:46:54.084-05:002018-12-21T11:46:54.084-05:00GT, I thought frugal bike mechanics all used STI ...GT, I thought frugal bike mechanics all used STI levers w/broken shifter mechanisms for singlespeed brake levers. Skidmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506271557873306872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-52528377197930430492018-12-21T11:35:15.114-05:002018-12-21T11:35:15.114-05:00Oh, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you ...Oh, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507435868955676800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-32215584430091991292018-12-21T11:10:01.951-05:002018-12-21T11:10:01.951-05:00@Greg D- Glad to now that my chain caused you to h...@Greg D- Glad to now that my chain caused you to have a reaction. it isn't often that one's chain can be so subversive. :>)<br /><br />Blame it on me not liking to see things not used up. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-83540506173123619522018-12-21T10:58:31.649-05:002018-12-21T10:58:31.649-05:00That chain you removed from the Orange Crush is cr...That chain you removed from the Orange Crush is cringe worthy! (my OCD kicking in I guess). Also, looks like Fyxation and Lynskey are using the same Chinese mold for their forks. My new Lynskey gravel fork looks exactly the same - minus the exterior mounting screws.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507435868955676800noreply@blogger.com