Ken Hiatt

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I'm a bit pusher who occasionally turns a wrench on bikes. I enjoy building and maintaining wheels. My main ride is currently a 2011 Argon-18 Krypton with SRAM Force, Hawk Racing BB, and Hawk Racing Wheels.

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Dec 20	comment	Any experience about radially-laced hub flanges actually breaking? Most of my front wheels are radial laced, many of my rear wheels are radial on non-drive. About 2/3 of these are wheels that I've built. All are road or cross (and I've beat the crap out of the cross) and I've had no problems.
Dec 12	answered	How to mount SRAM snaplock?
Dec 11	comment	Extending integrated carbon seat tube Agree with Zen. Note that some companies sell a piece that will fit OVER a cut integrated seat tube. Check with your LBS.
Dec 10	comment	What are some alternatives to fruitlessly ringing my bell at a motorist? And an aside to your aside, if you have an especially bright front light, consider covering it with your hand as you pass other bikers (last 50 - 100'). Otherwise the light will ruin their night vision and unless they have an equally bright light, they will be pedaling by braille for the next couple of minutes.
Dec 10	comment	What are some alternatives to fruitlessly ringing my bell at a motorist? I'm hesitant about the "yelling" approach that seems to be getting a lot of votes. Many drivers will take this as a personal affront and as stated elsewhere, a car outweighs a bike by a LOT. While the whistle seems to be overused by those that carry them, I've not seen any bad reactions to them and drivers DO hear them.
Dec 6	comment	Which brake is most expendable? Seriously, don't remove either. Your weight savings is negligible and the reduction in safety is huge.
Dec 6	answered	Can I use Shimano trigger shifter with my X3 SRam gears?
Dec 6	answered	front derailleur slipping?
Nov 26	comment	Who has right of way at a staggered crossroad The very heavy car may not have the de-jure RofW, but he definitely has the de-facto. If car hits bike, bicyclist loses just about 100% of the time. Even if you are in the right, pedal with caution.
Nov 12	comment	What can I do to keep my knees warm? I'm a big knee warmer fan as well. Amazon has the cannondale ones for pretty cheap right now. amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES5DMK/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i00
Nov 1	comment	Benefits of toe grips/toe straps I'm always curious about the "no power on the upstroke" as I've pulled out of pedals (with occasionally BAD results) when I've really put down the hammer. I wonder if what I'm doing is just less efficient so not something the pros do when tested. Agree with your prefs.
Oct 31	comment	Why choose a traditional frame over an aerodynamically streamlined frame? @DanielRHicks - the aero bikes do provide a very measurable difference over "standard" frames.
Oct 24	comment	How do you shift your weight when leaning on a turn? These answers seem a bit at odds with how I turn, especially at speed. Perhaps I'm just not reading the answer right? This video more or less describes how I turn: youtube.com/watch?v=q9wq160yYdw ...weight on the outside, not inside.
Oct 19	answered	What effect does head tube angle have on a bicycle?
Oct 15	awarded	Enlightened
Oct 12	awarded	Nice Answer
Oct 12	answered	Is it safe to ride on an unevenly bulging tyre?
Oct 6	answered	Time Trial/ Tri Aero Wheels Query
Oct 6	comment	Time Trial/ Tri Aero Wheels Query Question could use an edit, but it sounds like a legit one if I'm reading it correctly: "Is there reason not to use TT wheels as your primary road bike wheel?"
Oct 5	comment	skating on my cassette The "swim" sounds like there is a spacer missing in the setup, likely before the cassette goes on. If you can move the cassette at all in and out (tangential to the skewer), then something is wrong. This could easily cause all the problems here. Even a small amount of play here can be a bad thing.