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05-27-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,378
Posted By PromptCritical

Another crash?

Another crash?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 28
Posted By PromptCritical

Those numbers mean you are in great shape!

Those numbers mean you are in great shape!
05-27-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 99
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. How do I know if the hub from FleaBay is...

Thanks. How do I know if the hub from FleaBay is actually an Athena?
05-27-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 168
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. That's very helpful.

Thanks. That's very helpful.
05-27-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 99
Posted By PromptCritical

Yes. Fingers crossed what shows up was in the...

Yes. Fingers crossed what shows up was in the picture.
05-27-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 168
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. Any real differences between Lynskey and...

Thanks. Any real differences between Lynskey and the luxury brands?
05-27-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 99
Posted By PromptCritical

Dizzying number of differences.......I think I...

Dizzying number of differences.......I think I found a 26.0mm lockring on Fleabay. We'll see when it gets here (fingers crossed)
05-27-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 99
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks!

Thanks!
05-27-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 99
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. Very helpful. Do you know what an...

Thanks. Very helpful.

Do you know what an "OS-type" axle is and what they came on?
05-27-24, 09:24 AM
05-27-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 168
Posted By PromptCritical

Very helpful. Thank you.

Very helpful. Thank you.
05-27-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 99
Posted By PromptCritical

Campy Hub ID - need help

I bought a Campy hub on eBay and it is purported to be a 9-speed Athena hub. I also bought a 9-Speed Campy cassette from a different seller. It came without a lockring, so I bought lockring from a...
05-27-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,031
Posted By PromptCritical

Here they are. If you'd like any different...

Here they are. If you'd like any different pictures, please LMK.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/img_4660_41c60b36a14404e3d9db109cc0045753d42172bb.jpg...
05-27-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 168
Posted By PromptCritical

Numbers are from their websites. "Roughly the...

Numbers are from their websites. "Roughly the same" means "as similar as one can tell from a website created by marketing folks".
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 198
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. I'll give the Wind-Block a try.

Thanks. I'll give the Wind-Block a try.
05-27-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks for the link to Universal Cycles. Great...

Thanks for the link to Universal Cycles. Great system. Alas, they have very few QR hubs.

I don't have a Santana fork with a disc mount. I'm having one custom made.
05-26-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 168
Posted By PromptCritical

Titanium Frame Cost

I’m thinking of buying a titanium gravel bike frame.

The prices vary widely. For roughly similar (as far as I can tell) frames, Lynskey is about $1100, Litespeed 3x that, with Seven and No. 22 at...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 198
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks for the tip! Search engine yielded...

Thanks for the tip!

Search engine yielded https://www.cat-ears.com
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 269
Posted By PromptCritical

I’m still on the fence about tubeless. How low of...

I’m still on the fence about tubeless. How low of a tire pressure would one be able to run on a 700c x 32 tire?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 198
Posted By PromptCritical

Helmets & Wind Noise

Does anyone know of a helmet that doesn’t have a lot of wind noise @15mph and above?

my hearing is bad enough already and I’m trying to preserve it as well as make the ride enjoyable (and talk to...
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By PromptCritical

An RV is a great idea. We are looking into it.

An RV is a great idea. We are looking into it.
Forum: For Sale
05-26-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By PromptCritical

What type of bottom bracket spindle do they use?

What type of bottom bracket spindle do they use?
05-25-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s a great at Universal Cycles, but there are...

That’s a great at Universal Cycles, but there are very few QR disc hubs.

Thanks for the link.
05-25-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,533
Posted By PromptCritical

I wondered about that. We didn’t do much shifting...

I wondered about that. We didn’t do much shifting between the two largest cogs, but it was pretty bad everywhere else.

I’ll try removing the roadlink and changing to a cassette the derailleur can...
Replies: 2
Views: 157
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s a serious ride. Let us know how it turns...

That’s a serious ride. Let us know how it turns out!
05-25-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,533
Posted By PromptCritical

We just finished six days of riding in Southern...

We just finished six days of riding in Southern Utah (Ceadr Breaks, Panguitch, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion).

Fantastic tour!...
05-24-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

The Evolve fork is tapered, and they really...

The Evolve fork is tapered, and they really weren’t interested in going down that road.

Thanks for letting me know your wheel specs.
05-24-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

No problem. It was actually kinda funny.

No problem. It was actually kinda funny.
05-24-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

I probably will. Right now I’m in the information...

I probably will. Right now I’m in the information gathering stage.
05-24-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, yes. And after the advice he gave about...

Well, yes. And after the advice he gave about brakes on that tour in France (Mt. V….?) the last thing I’d take advice from him on is brakes.

That and they have incredibly unhelpful in dealing...
05-23-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

I can certainly call a shop and ask for advice,...

I can certainly call a shop and ask for advice, but I really don’t like doing that when I know I’m not going to buy. I’m going build it myself.

why the resistance for folks to tell me what they...
05-23-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

I asked them if they had a fork that would accept...

I asked them if they had a fork that would accept a disc or any conversion parts. They said “no, they never use a disc except on the Evolve fork.” I asked why and they said they just don’t. It wasn’t...
05-23-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, Santana’s advice was to not do it, so I’m...

Well, Santana’s advice was to not do it, so I’m looking for other advice and experience.

Thanks for letting me know what you’re using.

I have a call into Rolf.
05-23-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,031
Posted By PromptCritical

Doug, I’d be happy to. I’m on a...

Doug,

I’d be happy to.

I’m on a bicycle tour, so will send them Monday when we get home. I can also email them if you’d like higher quality (we’ve corresponded by email so I have your email...
05-23-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, thanks, but I didn’t ask about forks. I...

Well, thanks, but I didn’t ask about forks. I have that covered with a custom fork built by a very respected frame builder.

Just trying to get some insight into what folks are running for wheels....
05-22-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By PromptCritical

Tandem Front Wheel - Need Advice

I’m converting our tandem to a front disc brake and would like some advice on what folks have found works well.

700c either CLD or 6-bolt, but would prefer CLD.

Looking for a nice compromise...
05-22-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By PromptCritical

That is exactly what I’m looking for. Would you...

That is exactly what I’m looking for. Would you mind sharing a referral?
05-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 304
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. How do I identify it (and other Campy...

Thanks. How do I identify it (and other Campy hubs)?
05-21-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,743
Posted By PromptCritical

What electronic front derailleur works with a...

What electronic front derailleur works with a triple with a 20+ gear range (52/39/30)?
05-21-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 304
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s great, thanks!

That’s great, thanks!
05-21-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 97
Posted By PromptCritical

I would try calling Santana. They stock quite a...

I would try calling Santana. They stock quite a few parts.
05-21-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,031
Posted By PromptCritical

Score! I guess I’m that proverbial blind...

Score!

I guess I’m that proverbial blind squirrel that found an acorn :thumb:
05-21-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 304
Posted By PromptCritical

I have the ability to do such a thing, but where...

I have the ability to do such a thing, but where would I find the technical data to know the proper spacing?
05-21-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,031
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, yes it is. I don’t know anything about...

Well, yes it is. I don’t know anything about them. Is it special in some way?
05-21-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 425
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. Any suggestions on which models have wide...

Thanks. Any suggestions on which models have wide cages?
05-21-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 519
Posted By PromptCritical

Being unfamiliar with the latest in gear sets,...

Being unfamiliar with the latest in gear sets, what is a “narrow wide chainring”?
05-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,520
Views: 676,195
Posted By PromptCritical

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1358_ea922d2e43ae430f275d9a41ee1dd6cbefeb9d09.jpeg
Starting ride from Cedar Breaks to Panguitch
05-20-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,874
Posted By PromptCritical

We are on a tour of National Parks in Southern...

We are on a tour of National Parks in Southern Utah and the Varia is really helpful in this setting (two lane curving roads with light traffic).
05-20-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 510
Posted By PromptCritical

maybe the ID is 28.5 when fully closed?

maybe the ID is 28.5 when fully closed?
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