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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,803
Posted By Chilepines

Excited to share my gravel bike dream build! I...

Excited to share my gravel bike dream build! I wanted the bike that was perfect for what I ride, which is New England dirt roads, forest roads and some single track. Dirt roads here are steep! I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,546
Posted By Chilepines

My understanding is that chain wear is at the...

My understanding is that chain wear is at the pins not the plates. Chains wear from dirt getting into the pins and rollers and creating a small gap where the pin pivots. It's not the plate that wears...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,965
Posted By Chilepines

We got ours from Co-Motion. Many other bullhorn...

We got ours from Co-Motion. Many other bullhorn bars are not wide enough to be out of the way of the pilot's butt. The Co-Motion are 46 cm.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,405
Posted By Chilepines

I’m 170 lb and running RH Hurricane Ridge 700x42...

I’m 170 lb and running RH Hurricane Ridge 700x42 Extralight in the low 30s. At 35 they feel firm, a little lower and they feel sublime. And with Orange Seal Endurance they stopped weeping in about a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,718
Posted By Chilepines

I have the same 785 shifters on my tandem, but I...

I have the same 785 shifters on my tandem, but I routed the wires inside the bar and used the bar-end A-junction. Those shifters only have one port, but that shouldn't really matter. With the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,718
Posted By Chilepines

You are also going to need a bunch of di2 wires....

You are also going to need a bunch of di2 wires. Without a B junction, putting the battery in the seatpost may be a problem because you need additional length to be able to get the post out. If you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,718
Posted By Chilepines

I have White Industries G30 crank with their BB...

I have White Industries G30 crank with their BB with 30 mm spindle, and have three di2 wires running through the BB (seatpost battery, FD and RD). I did something most people would not want to do -...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,718
Posted By Chilepines

Our tandem is running 46/30 front and 10-42 rear...

Our tandem is running 46/30 front and 10-42 rear with GRX di2 and the same BR -RS 785 shifters. I added a RoadLink DM which avoids the need to adjust the B screw to it's limit. Shifting is perfect....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,271
Posted By Chilepines

They really don't make this easy, do they....

They really don't make this easy, do they. Apparently the chainline on GRX from derailleurs is 2.5 mm outward.
According the Lennard Zinn you could use an Ultegra FD, which is a lot less expensive...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-12-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 663
Posted By Chilepines

Rule of thumb is 10 mm increase in axle-crown...

Rule of thumb is 10 mm increase in axle-crown will decrease head angle 0.5 degrees. This will increase trail about 4 mm. You are then taking away 3 mm of trail with more fork offset so the difference...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 21,732
Posted By Chilepines

My point in posting about the blowout was to let...

My point in posting about the blowout was to let people know that it happened. I was not blaming Specialized or Light Bicycle, so yes it was user error. Maybe I should not have gone hookless for the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By Chilepines

I was going by what I read on bettershifting.com...

I was going by what I read on bettershifting.com (https://bettershifting.com/12-speed-r9200-r8100-and-11-speed-di2-compatibility/). Maybe I'm misinterpreting what he said but it sounded like you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 670,253
Posted By Chilepines

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3418_47d3685b0f98918caf8d28e23084d5087b518fcd.jpg
After our maiden voyage ride on Clementine - our new Curtlo tandem.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,072
Posted By Chilepines

New tandem build is complete! Curtlo fillet...

New tandem build is complete! Curtlo fillet brazed steel frame to fit a 5'6" captain and 5'10" stoker. Her name is Clementine.
Wheels are Light Bicycle WR45 on DT 240 EXP hubs. CoLab Cross fork with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-18-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,274
Posted By Chilepines

I’ll bet your closer to $1000 by time you’re...

I’ll bet your closer to $1000 by time you’re done. Then the question is how much better your ride will be with wider 650b vs narrower 700c. For me it would not be worth it partly because I enjoy the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-22, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,485
Posted By Chilepines

I'm curious what others will say but I would not...

I'm curious what others will say but I would not use chain degreaser on a brake rotor. Brake cleaner is alcohol and I think the only thing you should allow to touch the pads. Once they get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By Chilepines

I'll make my usual plug for Skinny Strippers ...

I'll make my usual plug for Skinny Strippers FattyStripper Tubeless Fat Bike Solution and SkinnyStripper Tubeless CX & DH Solution <link rel="image_src"...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-23-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By Chilepines

I’m guessing you searched for 31.8 for the...

I’m guessing you searched for 31.8 for the steerer, and although that is the size they call it a 1 1/4.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-22-22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By Chilepines

Is this what you are looking for? ...

Is this what you are looking for?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265514171271
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,992
Posted By Chilepines

Enve AG25 wheels are 25 mm internal, under 1500...

Enve AG25 wheels are 25 mm internal, under 1500 gm for the wheelset, and I got mine last summer for $1550. And the rims are actually made in the US - that has to be worth something!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,260
Posted By Chilepines

You can put an XD cassette on an XDR driver with...

You can put an XD cassette on an XDR driver with a 1.85 mm spacer. There is a good chance that the Warbird has a road hub and would then need an XDR driver,
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,260
Posted By Chilepines

Check the WTB website to see if this is your hub....

Check the WTB website to see if this is your hub. You might be able to get it from them.
https://www.wtb.com/products/replacement-hub-parts
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,138
Posted By Chilepines

It works! Homemade B-junction made by soldering...

It works! Homemade B-junction made by soldering wires into a 4-way connection. Red wires are all connected to each other, black wires as well. di2 wires cut in half gives me 4 connectors, ultimately...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-04-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,193
Posted By Chilepines

That doesn't make any sense. The RoadLink goes on...

That doesn't make any sense. The RoadLink goes on the derailleur and simply changes it's position relative to the cassette. There is no way it could tell the difference between the chainrings. The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,937
Posted By Chilepines

cyclezen makes a really good point. The OP does...

cyclezen makes a really good point. The OP does not mention where's hands are numb. Numbness in the medial fingers (thumb, index and middle) is from the median nerve, numbness in the lateral fingers...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,003
Posted By Chilepines

We got our tandem in 1997 to go follow the Tour...

We got our tandem in 1997 to go follow the Tour de France. My wife would not have been able to keep up with the shaved legs and titanium that dominated that trip, but did just fine keeping up on the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-16-21, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,476
Posted By Chilepines

35 mm Gravel King SK going on an Easton ARC25...

35 mm Gravel King SK going on an Easton ARC25 Offset hookless rim. I use Skinny Strippers over Kapton tape, I spray the latex strip lightly with Simple Green, and then mount the tire. Pulled the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-15-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,765
Posted By Chilepines

The general recommendation is tire width 1.5 -...

The general recommendation is tire width 1.5 - 2.0 times the rim ID - so the combo you are considering would exceed that. Chances are the tire will tend to roll over in corners and not inspire a lot...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-06-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,344
Posted By Chilepines

Have you counted the cost of eTube wires at $27...

Have you counted the cost of eTube wires at $27 each ($150), junction A ($115) and B ($30), battery ($125), Bluetooth module ($90) and charger ($125)? That is almost $700.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,567
Posted By Chilepines

I've been night MTN biking for a lot of years...

I've been night MTN biking for a lot of years and the lights available these days are amazing in brightness, run time and price. Almost everyone in our group uses a Nite-Rider, and everyone uses...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,476
Posted By Chilepines

Another vote for Skinny Strippers! I've only...

Another vote for Skinny Strippers!
I've only used Gravel King tires and have not problem getting them to inflate. Do make sure you take the valve core out - otherwise even the compressor may not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 36,226
Posted By Chilepines

Excellent video showing that 11-42 works, but the...

Excellent video showing that 11-42 works, but the position of the B-screw is iffy. Adding a GoatLink made it all work perfectly.
https://bikepacking.com/gear/wide-range-grx-2x11/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,966
Posted By Chilepines

It depends on what you are trying to achieve with...

It depends on what you are trying to achieve with a new fork. If your problem is toe overlap the only way to fix it with the same frame is to increase the fork offset. You can easily find a fork with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-07-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,165
Posted By Chilepines

On the question of carbon vs aluminum for gravel...

On the question of carbon vs aluminum for gravel wheels, are carbon rims really worth an additional $400-500 per rim? Aluminum rims are typically $100-150, carbon (other than Light Bicycle or other...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-21, 05:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,165
Posted By Chilepines

Well, I didn't say it was impossible, only really...

Well, I didn't say it was impossible, only really hard. Of the available combos, most come in over 1500g and the price for those under 1500g (except with Novatec or ARC hubs) is closer to $1000.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-03-21, 08:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,830
Posted By Chilepines

I just don't get 1x on gravel, but it all depends...

I just don't get 1x on gravel, but it all depends on where you ride. I have 46/30 and 11-36 cassette and I use all of the gears. Often I have pavement between gravel sections, and if it is downhill...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,966
Posted By Chilepines

Whisky carbon forks are well regarded and they...

Whisky carbon forks are well regarded and they make QR with disc brake mounts.
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