[6thElement]

@canadmos just because you asked for it

@Jm_ - for 177 rear hubs, as far as I know there's the OEM formula junk, Hope, Bitex (I think) and if you're feeling rich, Onyx. I decided I wanted to ditch the Formula on our fat bikes after DT Swiss had decided to drop their 177 rear hubs. We've now got 9 bikes with DT hubs, the only outliers that are ridden outdoors are our Smash's with Hydra and my wifes fat bike still on the Formula.

My bike is maxed out with a 4.6" Dunderbeist out back with my 11 speed drivetrain. The chain can sometimes rub the tyre when in the 42T cog out back. I couldn't use this tyre with 12 speed as the big cog would be too far inboard.

 

[Jm_]

Is there still I9? Not that id buy em. Their axles break a lot.

Otso/WT has their own too now, right?

 

[canadmos]

Ah true, didn't even think about chain and tire interference with 177mm. I was thinking the chain stays would limit it, but can see how that can be manufactured around.

I have 4.8 Minions on mine and don't think I'd go any narrower for around here. It's funny watching a few of my friends absolutely struggle and lose their shit on soft snow - their bikes are limited to something like 4.3" or something in the back.

 

[6thElement]

I can't even try to spot the derailleur alignment to the big cog looking from the back as the tyre sticks out too far.

Our bikes came with 4.8 FBF up front and 4.0 FBR out back, didn't work at all for us with the narrow rear. 4.6 Dunderbeist was the largest reported compatible with our frames and there's definitely no more room.

I'd like something better than the FBF up front as it washes sideways a bit too easily on a side slope imo.

 

[Westy]

@canadmos is just big boned

 

[Toshi]

I thought this would be a true fatness thread for I have advice

 

[boostindoubles]

I came here for the cake...

Turns out it was just a tease.


Dammit

Now I want cake.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I propose @canadmos be given the custom title "Tubby."

 

[Toshi]

I propose @canadmos be given the custom title "Tubby."

how can you post in this thread without your usual “fat is a feminist issue” or whatever that quote is

 

[canadmos]

What can I say, I have built in insulation for phatbike riding.

 

[6thElement]

how can you post in this thread without your usual “fat is a feminist issue” or whatever that quote is

It's just an issue for the elastic in his joggers to contain.

 

[6thElement]

Hey @canadmos you still looking for a cheap Pro 4?

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3539052/

Could sell the MS driver, pick up an HG and swap your current endcaps?

 

[Jm_]

Hey @canadmos you still looking for a cheap Pro 4?

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3539052/

Could sell the MS driver, pick up an HG and swap your current endcaps?

Threres a bunch of fatsnos rears around for like $150. Getting matching F and R colors seems tricky tho.

 

[canadmos]

Hey @canadmos you still looking for a cheap Pro 4?

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3539052/

Could sell the MS driver, pick up an HG and swap your current endcaps?

Not a bad price.

I'd send them an offer if I didn't have the one from Hope, with the HG freehub already on it.

Man $150US to Canadian pesos is freaking $200.

 

[kidwoo]

dammit I thought this was going to be thread about canadamos recipes

 

[slimshady]

I thought @Toshi would chime in with intermitent fasting recommendations (?)

 

[6thElement]

dammit I thought this was going to be thread about canadamos recipes

It could be.
He just won't share anything about the cake.

 

[canadmos]

I don't think the cake was ever found, so the recipe will forever be a mystery. Sorry chaps.

 

[6thElement]

Got an alert for a DT 177 hub on ebay overnight. Sold by the time I got to it this morning

 

[Westy]

dammit I thought this was going to be thread about canadamos recipes

Maple glazed, thank me later.

 

[canadmos]

On the fart bike topic, I have had a pair of these pants for a bit now:

https://www.amazon.ca/ROCKBROS-Cycling-Thermal-Windproof-Running/dp/B07WD2D648/ref=sr_1_6?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh2fFLyOHZVXLpsLwsKHEzjQA5wYzY4qWMEE_db0dOiZT-DqUSrNfWIaAl71EALw_wcB&hvadid=221414813233&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000795&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6715791672020964479&hvtargid=kwd-380250863643&hydadcr=12438_9600332&keywords=rockbros+cycling+pants&qid=1678798992&sr=8-6

Pros:
-cheap
-warm
-comfortable
-ankles fit tight around boots
-large zippered pockets

Cons:
-draw string waste band and no zipper fly. who in their right might would do this?? Clearly not someone who has ridden in actual cold weather, with gloves and has needed to take a piss.
-stretchy material on the backside is perhaps a little too stretchy - i've had it get caught on my seat (though I purchased pants 1 or 2 sizes too big)
-zippers pull up. i'd rather them pull down, easier to do up and i feel like they are less likely to unzip themselves that way


Overall not bad for some cheap pants. They probably won't get you through the Iditarod.

 

[Jm_]

Basically copies of the Craft pants that 98% of people wear here.