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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,497
Posted By bikesailor

I forgot about the front iso-flex-thingy began to...

I forgot about the front iso-flex-thingy began to creak after about 100hrs. Seems that when it was assembled it wasn't properly greased, another SLR owner also noted this issue. It's not bad & I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,497
Posted By bikesailor

Thanks for the tip, I agree with the "banshee...

Thanks for the tip, I agree with the "banshee screech" analogy but I'm already running XTR99 rotors. However I have 140mm in the rear which makes much more noise than the front 160's. Maybe the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,497
Posted By bikesailor

I built a 2017 SL Disc Domane size 58 this past...

I built a 2017 SL Disc Domane size 58 this past winter with the following components & 2 wheelsets:


Ultegra Di2 11sp, R785/RS805 Shifter/calipers, 6870 Derailleurs, R600 Remote Shifter
Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,416
Posted By bikesailor

There have several similar problems with G-1's,...

There have several similar problems with G-1's, see posts at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,441
Posted By bikesailor

I had the same problem and ended up buying a...

I had the same problem and ended up buying a motorcycle bead breaker at Harbor Freight like this https://www.harborfreight.com/bead-breaker-92961.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,053
Posted By bikesailor

I had the same clearance problem with White hubs...

I had the same clearance problem with White hubs on my 2017 Trek Domane's 12x100 front, as have others. No way around it, White uses too large on an axle to allow you to tighten the small lock ring...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 29,980
Posted By bikesailor

I had the same problem with a new 35mm G-1 on...

I had the same problem with a new 35mm G-1 on very tubeless friendly Boyd alloy rims (19+mm ID). Given the relatively small population (I would think) of BF users who have tried G-1's, its beginning...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-17, 02:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,821
Posted By bikesailor

Just to add to the confusion, there's a new blood...

Just to add to the confusion, there's a new blood test called the "4Kscore" (which of course most insurance company won't pay for) which may be better than a PSA test. Might be worthwhile if one has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,124
Posted By bikesailor

If you removed the end cap (instructions at...

If you removed the end cap (instructions at http://0104.nccdn.net/1_5/20e/108/245/FRONT_HUB_OVERHAUL_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf ) and there is no flange as part of the removable end cap then you're good to go....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-17, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,124
Posted By bikesailor

The White axle end cap has two 2mm hex set screws...

The White axle end cap has two 2mm hex set screws that secure it to the axle. You rotate the hub to line up the holes then loosen the set screws and the end cap will slide off. White's web sit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-17, 06:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,124
Posted By bikesailor

I had the same issue with the White CLD hubs on a...

I had the same issue with the White CLD hubs on a Boyd wheel set. White's 12x100 hubs require use of Shimano's large lock rings which then jammed on my 2017 Trek Domane disc front fork. White was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 319,638
Posted By bikesailor

Industry 9 AR25 alloy wheelset. Lighter, wider...

Industry 9 AR25 alloy wheelset. Lighter, wider and better CLD implementation (uses small lock rings) than my Boyd/White Altamont Lites. My 30mm G-1 tires expand to 33.5mm on the 21.5mm id of the AR...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-17, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,715
Posted By bikesailor

I built a custom 2017 Domane Disc SL and have...

I built a custom 2017 Domane Disc SL and have used the 35mm Schwable G-1 tires listed on the new Domane "Gravel" bike. They have adequate clearance and are great on gravel but if you feel it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 77,819
Posted By bikesailor

I wanted to give Compass tires a try and support...

I wanted to give Compass tires a try and support their concept but the 32mm aren't tubeless ready and 35mm tires are tubeless ready but saw a review in Cyclocross mag in 8/16 that said they were...
Forum: Fatbikes
08-21-17, 08:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,546
Posted By bikesailor

I've had a carbon Salsa Beargrease for three...

I've had a carbon Salsa Beargrease for three years now and love it in the winter. Fun in the snow (but even fat bikes bog down in more than 5+ inches of fresh snow). I made a 29"+ wheelset for it and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,428
Posted By bikesailor

A nice feature of the Trek Domane is that the Di2...

A nice feature of the Trek Domane is that the Di2 battery and junction box B are located securely and with easy accessibility in the down tube. I also use the 5 port external junction A to allow a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,764
Posted By bikesailor

I've been using the 30 mm S-1's (now called G-1...

I've been using the 30 mm S-1's (now called G-1 Speed) tubeless for road use and really like them so I got a set of 35mm G-1 Evolutions for some off road riding. I dry mounted them on my Boyd wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-17, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,445
Posted By bikesailor

Thanks for the headset creak solution, recently...

Thanks for the headset creak solution, recently started to happen on my 2017 SL Disc. Now if I could resolve the howling disc brakes. I've tried the alcohol cleaning, light sandpapering, and heavy...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-17, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 319,638
Posted By bikesailor

Schwalbe 35mm G-1's to make my Trek Domane SL...

Schwalbe 35mm G-1's to make my Trek Domane SL more gravel friendly. Currently use 30mm S-1's (now called G-1 Speed) which I find to be great road tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,692
Posted By bikesailor

Per Trek's web site a 2018 Domane SLR disc...

Per Trek's web site a 2018 Domane SLR disc frameset is 1.90kg and the 2017 SL Disc is 1.97kg so only 70 grams more, as you said the main difference is the components. The SL at least for 2017 used...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-01-17, 05:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,649
Posted By bikesailor

FlashBazbo says "But then I put the front wheel...

FlashBazbo says "But then I put the front wheel in the fork. Whereas the 6-bolt disc had about 2mm clearance from the fork, the centerlock has NO clearance"


I had the same problem with a set of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-17, 08:09 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 88,239
Posted By bikesailor

Tim, thanks for the great detailed build...

Tim, thanks for the great detailed build description, it will help make my Trek Domane SL6 Di2 Disc build go a lot easier.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-17, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 875
Posted By bikesailor

Hi, Please be advised that some front hubs even...

Hi, Please be advised that some front hubs even though sized 100x12 may cause clearance problems with Trek Domane frames. I just started to build a Di2 Domane SL6 disc (just couldn't justify $6500...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 268,754
Posted By bikesailor

I'm a bit disappointed with that 32mm tire...

I'm a bit disappointed with that 32mm tire clearance, maybe you need to go with a 650b wheelset to allow larger tires for a little off road riding. I've been trying to decide between the new Roubaix...
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