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re:fixie frames In category Tech issues Written by abbsci420 I'd like to build a fixed gear bike, but only currently have an old MTB frame available. Is this ok to use, or should I wait until I can find a road frame to invest in?
re:Opinion on Brooks B17 Saddle In category Tech issues Written by rrarabie I currently ride a Brooks Professional saddle on my touring bike. However, I moved the Brooks Pro to a fixed gear I'm putting together so I need a new saddle for my touring bike. I'm between the Brooks B17 or the Brooks Champion Flyer (with springs). I'm thinking a little cheap suspension from the sprung saddle couldn't hurt. But I've never tried one so I don't know. I generally have my bars
re:Building a touring drivetrain In category Tech issues Written by abbsci420 I have a Gunnar Crosshairs that will be on touring duty this summer, pulling a Burley Nomad trailer thru Spain. Right now, I have a Shimano 600 series gruppo on the bike, with a 48-39 crankset up front and an 8-speed Shimano Hyperglide cassette in the back, all road parts. At first, on the advice of a friend, I was planning on simply swapping the rear cassette for a MTB cassette, perhaps an LX o
re:Frame materials - Which is best? In category Tech issues Written by loanercrow I have an old CroMo that has served me well but now it's time to upgrade. My pocketbook likes the Aluminum bike but I've been told that since I'm a big guy, 6' 215 lbs, that aluminum may not give me a good ride. I have been told to get carbon or titanium. What is you take on this? I'd like to hear from the experienced riders that put on lots of miles. Things to consider are. 1. Comfort 2. Weight
Is it worth getting frame cold set? In category Tech issues Written by ccrider I'm starting the process of redoing my 14 year old touring bike, and changing from Suntour 7 speed to Shimano 9 speed in the process. The rear is spaced at 130mm. Certainly I can go with Shimano road hubs, but is it worth getting the rear respaced to 135mm so mt bike hubs will fit? I assume a stronger wheel can be built with the wider mt bike hub. Is there any issue with the 10mm axle diameter
HD road bike? In category Tech issues Written by AndreasCordes I'm wondering what people's opinions are on how to get a reasonably heavy duty road bike. I don't mean high usage, I mean able to handle poorly paved and often wet roads. I don't want to have to worry about potholes and making wheels off-round, having slick tires in wet conditions and falling, perhaps able to take the occasional gravel/hardpack trail. Basically, a bike that will help transition fr
re:bad experience with a bike shop In category Tech issues Written by Pink Has anyone had bad experiences with bike shops, theres this little biek shop down the road, its been there for over 30 years, and a friend broke a axel on his bike, so we went in to get a new one, the guy we talked to said it would be better to just buy a whole new rim. For $45, that didnt sound right so we left. A little while before that I went in and asked what they had for low end dual suspens
re:Touring Rims - Mavic and Other In category Tech issues Written by widespreadcole Does Mavic still make touring rims? I see the T520 is no longer on their website. Opinions on other rims to consider for light loaded touring, such as Sun, etc.
re:700C touring tire recommendations In category Tech issues Written by Golgi301 Just built up a touring bike and have taken it out on the road a few times using Avocet Cross tires (32 mm), because they're the widest I had lying around. They're great on unpaved roads but seem awfully draggy on pavement, which is where I usually ride. I'd appreciate recommendations from knowledgeable tourers on affordable tires in 32-35 mm width that might offer lower rolling resistance. Th
Anybody ride, and more importantly, -like- mustache bars? In category Tech issues Written by WingTheAngel I like the look and I've tried a few times to like them in practice, always unsuccessfully. My most recent attempt was on a new fixie. I rode them for about a week with the best intentions but was still not satisfied with them. The basic shortcoming from my perspective is that a mustache bar, in spite of the complex shape, only provides one and a half positions; the bar ends is one, the curve wh
re:Handlebar selection In category Tech issues Written by Phrantic I'm building a modern touring bike from an old lugged trek touring frame. I'm trying to decide on a handlebar. I'm going to use Ultegra STI combo shifters. Does it matter if I use a single groove handlebar, a double, or no groove? I've seen several bars I like, but they seem to be either no groove or single groove. Any input would be appreciated.
re:Looking for good rain tire 700C In category Tech issues Written by Illian I'm trying to find a good all around tire with good rain handling . Its for a cdale touring bike my all-round ride. Living in Vancouver B. C. Any ideas or suggestion kindly received .
re:How to stand up on a bike without moving? In category Tech issues Written by spooky muffin I've seen it in videos, I've seen it live, people staying vertical on a bike without moving. At the start of a race guys do it all the time, staying up without moving. What's the secret? I tried shifting my middle rear and torso to compensate for falling but no luck. There must be a method to this, I just haven't figured it out. What's the technique? How can one prevent falling without movin
re:Disc Brakes on Touring Bikes In category Tech issues Written by Meerrettich I am in the process of building a touring bike that will last me the ages. I have found my frame (www.vanguard.com). It has housings for both disc and v-brakes. Now, I know that it is best to stick to simple brakes when out in the middle of nowhere, and I shall be using v-brakes when I'm touring down Europe. But would still like to knwo if it is possible to find/build-easily a drop handle lever th
re:Tange High Tensile Butted Tubing? In category Tech issues Written by jowaka The 56cm Sekai 2400 road bike that I found in a dumpster a few weeks ago has this printed on its seat tube decal: Tange High Tensile Butted Tubing Never heard of such a thing. Why bother butting high-ten steel? IIRC, the Sekai 2400 was a pretty decent Japanese-made bike in the mid-80's. It has Suzue/Sekai hubs, welded-and-ground 27" (630 mm) Araya rims, Sugino Super Maxy cranks (cold-forged?).
re:Road brake lever to V brake gadget thingy.. In category Tech issues Written by Frankie_Says I've got to the time of life where I want to give my 'town only' mtb drop handle bars. As I'm a confirmed Campag user on my road bikes I was thinking that I would take advantage of the approximate compatibility between my shimano and campag 9 speed stuff. Which is all well and good , except for the fact that I'm not sure how well campag 9 speed levers will function with my v-brakes.... Is it a '
Refurbishing my Brooks saddle In category Tech issues Written by genn This is my first post and hopefully not my last so as much positive input as possible would be greatly appreciated. thanks. Ok, im nearly done building up my touring bike and cant wait to hit the road. I was given an old Brooks saddle that i am going rebuild and use for this bike after reading numerous personal accounts of their comfort and durability. the rails and everything are intact, and hav
Vbrake In category Tech issues Written by Peat I am going to fit a front V Brake to my touring bike that has dropped handlebars. Can any one tell me the type and source of a brake lever that operates V bakes from dropped bars.
re:50T or 52T on ATB frame In category Tech issues Written by blr I would like to fit a larger outer chainring on my ATB. It has a compact frame, but a non-compact front derailleur works fine. I have successfully fitted a Shimano 28-38-48 chainset but the largest ring is not fast enough. I don't necessarily need a triple chainset. It is a 7-speed system with a megarange free wheel. It has standard SIS fit 50T or 52T but don't know which products to go for. Any
re:kelly or pauls or forge In category Tech issues Written by ccrider Currently I use downtube shifters and I prefer them above all. But I would like to place the shifters on the roadbar. www.kellybike.com www.paulcomb.com www.forge-mtb.com All have those kind of shifters but I cannot find any info on the max diameter they can take. I want them directly next to the stem much like a mtb setup. I suspect none of them have a large enough diameter for roadbars? Perhaps
Wide gears (11-32) on a 105 hub? In category Tech issues Written by Sak Dumb question: Is there any reason I can't install a 11-32 9-speed cassette on a FH-5500 (Shimano 105, 1999 version) freehub? Will the 11T be a problem? I want to upgrade my wife's (steel) touring bike from 6-sp friction to 9-sp index. I plan to use a Deore XT rear der, Deore M750 9-sp cassette, and DA 9-sp DT shifters.
re:Ticking noise from wheels In category Tech issues Written by nateh I have a "ticking" noise coming from one of my wheels - still can't tell which one, but I _think_ it's the front. I'm having trouble finding out what is causing it. This is a new touring bike with 36 spoke "Ambrosio Evolution" wheels and Veloce hubs. The noise only occurs when I'm riding, and it happens whether or not I'm peddling. It definitely sounds like spoke noise to me, but I checked and
re:Giant touring with disc brakes repooort? In category Tech issues Written by KNTain in cleaning the shop i came across a Bike Mag lying under some expletive deleted and there at luch rethummed thru the year's offerings as suggested and thus revisited the Giant Touring, an OCR?? model mit two discs-one front, and yes one rear for the technicallly inclined and wondered if anyone out there ib cyberspace had bouyght one and so... could repooort on the braking performance over time??
re:46-34-24 Shimano Comp 9 Speed? In category Tech issues Written by spacedave This is a really nice gear range for me. How do I get there from here? I am shifting with Dura-Ace 9 speed Bar-Cons and my rear derail is a XT long cage and my cogset is Sram 9.0 11-34. I have had trouble getting a Sugino XD crank to work with these rings. How about Race-Face? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated..
Considering a Road bike for commuting... good idea? In category Tech issues Written by Woolridge I'm considering purchasing a new bicycle (Maybe $800 CDN total) to replace my nearly 8 year old Mongoose IBOC Pro mountain bike. I used to use it mainy for offroad but a knee injury stopped that, and in the past few years I've used it purely for commuting (10K's to school and back, 30-40K rides on weekends, stuff like that). I'm just wondering if purchasing a road bike would be more appropriate t
re:Sun Ringlé Zu-Zu pedal spindle: steel or aluminum? In category Tech issues Written by Liff Which is it? The website says steel, but I have a strong feeling it's aluminum. I have a pair and is the appropriate test the magnet test?
re:2 Q's: touring & Surly In category Tech issues Written by thor0298 2 questions relating to touring bikes: (1) Why is it that touring bikes so often have cantilever brakes? Ease of repair? Allowing larger tires? (2) Does anyone know when Surly's Long Haul Trucker is going to be in stores?
re:Changing from Ultegra road -> ATB crankset? In category Tech issues Written by DavT I'm interested in changing out my Ultegra road crankset (52-42-30) for a lower-range ATB crankset for touring in the mountains. Which crankset could I use that would be compatible with the Ultegra front derailleur and bottom bracket? Is this even possible? Thanks in advance for your advice and expertise!
re:Campy Ergo's with Ultegra drivetrain? In category Tech issues Written by SquirrelBait I'm building up a road bike and will probably go with Ultegras for the price/performance. However, I've heard that Ultegra STI's are poorly made and fall apart after a year or two, or at least become really pokey, and can't really be fixed. (If this is not true, or if Shimano has beefed up the Ultegras in recent years, please let me know.) So I'm wondering if it's possible to go with Campy Ergo's
re:105 vs Ultegra Hubs In category Tech issues Written by Diktor How does the quality of front and rear 9 speed 105 hubs compare to ultegra hubs Thank you Keith Rhoades
MTB rigid fork In category Tech issues Written by Jyro My wife will be taking a Jamis Exile (2003 all stock) eqipped with an Xtracycle on our touring vacation this summer. The Exile is a Reynolds 520 chromoly frame with a Manitou Axel suspension fork on it, and I was thinking she might like a rigid steel MTB fork for the trip. Any suggestions? I'd like to buy something that can do some offroad duty, and be comfortable.
Limitations on triple chainring combinations with STI? In category Tech issues Written by ccrider I'm planning to redo (new paint job + components) an older touring bike that is currently setup with Suntour 7spd (28-38-48 front 13-30 rear). The bike is used for a variety of things, including having a Burley Picollo trailer cycle + a 40 lb human ballast attached (they only seem to help pedal when going downhill). Sometimes a BOB trailer with ~40 lbs of gear are pulled as well. The bike isn't
re:700 c on a Trek Touring bike designed for 27" In category Tech issues Written by onearmsteve7 Does anyone know of a cantilever brake that has a lot of vertical adjustment? As an experiment, I took a 700c wheel with a 700 x38 tire (too wide for the frame), and one of the cantilever arms from my Klunker Mountain bike. It almost fit. The brake pads would probably have to be changed to a narrower model, but it would be ideal to be able to find a unit which allows more centering. I just purcha
re:Tire Pressure - Pasela TGs - 32s In category Tech issues Written by Jodaco I have Pasela TG 32s on my bike and wonder if anyone has had any problems inflating them to 90psi. The max pressure says 95psi on the tire. I have been inflating only to about 80psi but want better roll.
re:XT 26-36-48 chainrings with road front derailleur on road bi In category Tech issues Written by Frankie_Says What front derailleur would be best with these chainrings and STI shifters? STI shifters don't work with an XT front derailleur. Does anyone have experience with an Ultegra or Dura-Ace front triple derailleur with this crankset? I would like to keep the precision shifting I have now with the Ultegra triple crankset.
re:expensive road bikes fussy and unreliable? In category Tech issues Written by jkrukoff i;ve seen it in here, "commuting on a racing bike is hard duty". but, if you are not really pounding the pedals, it seems to me that the only hard thing is mileage. my one way trip is 13 miles. i have a couple of mid price road/race bikes. a. 2002 fuji finest with sora group b. 1996 or so gt edge with 600 group what is about commuting that is supposed to be so hard? it;s just miles. i don;t
re:Which tires are a true 28mm wide? In category Tech issues Written by kkaye I currently use Avocet Carbon 12 tires 700x28 which measure the same as their marked size. But I do know that not all tires sizes are accurate. Which other 700 tires measure a true 28mm wide?
re:For occasional use, it's fine In category Tech issues Written by widespreadcole Although I agree that a touring bike is better for routine touring use, there is absolutely no need one can't tour on a racing bike. The additional 35lbs to a bike will have no effect on the frame. Statements like that are speculative, and not proven by any fact. The heel clearance is an issue, but there are setups and panniers that will accomadate that problem. I recently went on a four day rid
Campy drivetrain setup for touring In category Tech issues Written by ccrider I'm getting closer to figuring out what to do with my touring bike (13 year old Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Road currently w/ Suntour XC Comp; 130mm rear spacing; 68mm bottom bracket). My plan is to strip it down this winter, and send it out to be repainted and then rebuild it with a new drivetrain. So now some questions... For a number of reasons, I want to go with Campagnolo Ergo brifters on drop ba
Compact Drive front derailleur with standard crank? In category Tech issues Written by WingTheAngel I looked at the FAQ and did a web search... Surprisingly little info on what must be a common question/situation. Any thoughts on using a CD front derailleur with a standard crank? Maybe grind the cage a little at the back of the outer plate?
Bottom Bracket Size Needed for Correct Chainline? In category Tech issues Written by ccrider Just got a Raceface Turbine LP crank (26-36-48) with ISIS bottom bracket to put on my touring bike. The rear spacing is for 130mm hubs. The shop sold me a bottom bracket with 113mm spacing. The bottom bracket instructions say the ideal chainline for this equipment is 48.5 to 49.5mm. I measured the existing chainline before taking apart the bike, and found it to be about 46mm (to the center of
re:Orientation of brakes In category Tech issues Written by bowhack I notice that my rear brake is controlled by my right hand. I am right handed. If a person is left handed should that be switched since you have (?) more strength in your dominant hand? I figure you want more strength for the rear brake than the front. Or does it make any difference?
Shimano STI Shifter Problems In category Tech issues Written by ed_farkel I have a bike that is about 3 years old with Shimano 6501 STI levers. Recently the right lever stopped up-shifting. I did the WD-40 flush trick which seems to have brought it back to life temporarily. Is there anything else that I should do to increase the life expectancy? Is this a sign of impending permanent failure? Has Shimano been replacing these as a good will gesture even if they are offic
re:wheel aerodynamics, was: mavic ksyrium elite vs velocity spa In category Tech issues Written by bowhack (continued as a new thread) Ok, so we've pretty well beaten the weight issue to death, with the conclusion of it really doesn't matter that much - a 500g saving is a 500g saving, but the fact that its on the wheels instead of the frame (or drink bottle, or pump, or me) doesn't make any real difference. So, the remaining motivation to go and spend some of my beloved savings on a new set of wheels
re:Aternative/noseless saddles? In category Tech issues Written by WingTheAngel Does anyone have any experience with alternative saddles which do not have a nose like the Hobson saddle? It seems most discomfort comes from the pressure the saddle exerts in the perineal region. I do not have any pain from regular saddles I am seeking something more comfortable and that does not exert pressure in the perineal area. What are the disadvantages to saddles without a nose?
re:Replacement chainrings In category Tech issues Written by Liff I have noticed that the chainrings on my touring bike have become very worn and would like to replace them. They are marked Shimano SG, the sizes are D-48, D-38, D-28. Could anyone recommend some suitable replacements?
Changed Gearing, Easier Climbing In category Tech issues Written by songswt A recreational club rider, I climb the hilly, rolling terrain around here (SE Pennsylvania) not too badly, but sometimes wish I had one more gear to shift into when the hills get too long and I slow down to the mid-single digits. More of a masher than a spinner, I ride a Lemond Buenos Aires with 105 triple components; the front chainrings are, I think, 30-42-52 (but I rarely use the 52), and on th
Warning - Mikado (ProCycle, Canada) Frame Fiasco (IMO Bad de In category Tech issues Written by super dude I made the horrendous mistake of purchasing a Mikado D'Iberville Touring bike in March 2000. Similar specs to a Trek 520; True Temper OXII tubing, mix of Shimano LX and 105 componentry. Seemed a better value, and I like to support Canadian manufacturers (frame made in Quebec). I became concerned about the amount of flexing and creaking as I rode. A closer examination revealed identical cracks
re:Yet another thread on chain cleaning In category Tech issues Written by Spaceantelope042 Sorry to flog a dead horse and everything but I have some questions that I haven't been able to find answers to in the archives and FAQ, so here goes... [It seems this has turned into a bit of a rant now so feel free to scroll to the bottom for the actual question I'm asking...] I cleaned the chain on my new bike (Dawes touring bike, exclusively on-road use in pretty clean conditions and so far
re:rear hub suggestions for Cannondale touring bike? In category Tech issues Written by Septhirix I've got a 1999 Cannondale T800 touring bike and I need to build a new wheel for it. I use it mainly for commuting and getting around town, almost never for more than 25 miles in a day and usually for much less. I want to keep the possibility of loaded touring open in the future. I think I want to use the Mavic T520 rim, but I'm not sure about hubs. I can't even figure out what the width is of 0 Products tagged with "touring bike" |
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