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Old 05-19-2016, 07:52 AM   #3281
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Ugh, only commuted once this week to work due to prior commitments that required the car. Back at it after the long weekend.
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The seam is normal, it is tough to tell if it is raised a bit close to the rubber though. Is it catching?


I can feel it a bit when I feather the front v-brakes.
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Old 05-19-2016, 09:55 AM   #3283
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I've had some rims do that worse than others. I'm not sure there is much you can do about it.
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Old 05-19-2016, 10:06 AM   #3284
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Picked up the new Disc Trucker last night. Will try to get some pics tonight for you guys.
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I can feel it a bit when I feather the front v-brakes.

v-brakes????

in the picture it does not look normal to me. how does it compare to the other rim?
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Old 05-19-2016, 11:10 AM   #3286
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v-brakes????

in the picture it does not look normal to me. how does it compare to the other rim?

It's an old frame. I still like the v-brakes for simplicity, but finicky with any warp along the rim.

I didn't have any issues with the rear wheel so I didn't investigate. The front was constantly rubbing on the brake pad because the rim needed some truing and just noticed the seam when adjusting the spokes.
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Old 05-19-2016, 02:50 PM   #3287
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Anyone have an idea how the trails in Bragg are after a bit of rain? Looking at going tomorrow but I've only been out there when it's dry.
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Old 05-19-2016, 02:52 PM   #3288
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Anyone have an idea how the trails in Bragg are after a bit of rain? Looking at going tomorrow but I've only been out there when it's dry.
Avoid them. Riding when they're muddy just causes ruts and destroys the trails.
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It's still raining out in Bragg Creek. Not hard, but there are standing puddles. I just got back from working out there.
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Old 05-19-2016, 02:58 PM   #3290
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http://www.trailforks.com/region/wes...creek/reports/

There is also a great Calgary based Facebook group that everyone reports back to - good resource.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinterMTB/
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Avoid them. Riding when they're muddy just causes ruts and destroys the trails.
Kind of what I assumed but was hoping for a different answer.
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Old 05-19-2016, 04:29 PM   #3292
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Well i was really hoping to give Highwood pass a go this weekend. Im thinking it will probably be snowing up at the top....
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Old 05-19-2016, 04:59 PM   #3293
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Take the fat bike!
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Old 05-19-2016, 05:05 PM   #3294
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Take the fat bike!


That is why a lot of singletrack is turning into rutted double track. Don't get me wrong I love to fat bike also but if the trails are wet they are wet and need time to dry out. Plus your drivetrain will take a beating on any bike you choose if you ride mud.
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Old 05-19-2016, 07:40 PM   #3295
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Sorry, I meant take the fat bike to Highwood pass if it is snowy, not on muddy trails. Twas a joke, though.
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^ time to sacrifice a virgin......
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That's a very nice bike, Worth. Steel is real! Enjoy!
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Spent this rainy, droopy Sunday lacing my first wheel!! I haven't put it on the truing stand yet or checked dish, but I'm pretty pleased with my first effort. After I finish doing my thing, I'll definitely take it down to the LBS that I bought the hoop and spokes from (had an XT hub just lying around) and have them go over it.

The drive side went well, but I became a little confused while doing the non-drive side (was doing 3x pattern).
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Old 05-23-2016, 08:43 AM   #3300
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decided that a rainy Saturday was a good day to swap out the seat on my Rocky Mountain with a chromatic moon saddle I bought from my neighbor.

Of course as I was tightening up the binder bolt, it stripped.....decided to combine a trip to Cyclepath with a ride, so I picked up a new bolt.....stopped at lowes on the way back and picked up a cap screw just for emergency purposes.

Need to go to the bolt district and pick up some m6 x 40 Allen bolts
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