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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 05:24 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,105
Posted By Bnystrom

I wouldn't be surprised to see them reconstitute...

I wouldn't be surprised to see them reconstitute in some form once the market situation stabilizes, probably in a lower-rent location. With all the new bikes purchased in the past year, the demand...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,175
Posted By Bnystrom

I'm in the same situation, with a new frame that...

I'm in the same situation, with a new frame that I can either build up with an existing 10-speed group or something new. I would like to go with Record 12 speed, but I don't like the gearing choices....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,788
Posted By Bnystrom

Why not just pair them up and put them back on?...

Why not just pair them up and put them back on? Some of the pads in that picture look like they're barely worn at all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,788
Posted By Bnystrom

One thing that I'm surprised that nobody has...

One thing that I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned is that if you look at the cup of pads in the first post, a lot of them look like they're still perfectly good. It seems as if you're changing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,533
Posted By Bnystrom

I'll throw in another vote for Tifosi. I have...

I'll throw in another vote for Tifosi. I have Podiums, Seeks and Vogels, all with photochromic lenses. I use the smoke Fototec on sunny days and the high speed red Fototec when it's overcast.
Tifosi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 23,494
Posted By Bnystrom

Sealant works just fine in road tires and I've...

Sealant works just fine in road tires and I've been using it for close to 15 years in 25mm clinchers and even narrower tubulars. Granted, I never run more than 90psi these days, but it works fine and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,346
Posted By Bnystrom

I rode it 2 1/2 times back in the '70's when it...

I rode it 2 1/2 times back in the '70's when it was open to the public. The half ride was due to a storm that rolled in just as we rode past the halfway hut. I was young and strong back then, and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,788
Posted By Bnystrom

If saving weight is the only goal, you can do it...

If saving weight is the only goal, you can do it much cheaper. I have a couple of pairs of wheels I build using components from bikehubstore.com (http://www.bikehubstore.com) that weigh 1285 grams. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,455
Posted By Bnystrom

For gravel that coarse and the kind of mileage...

For gravel that coarse and the kind of mileage you're doing on it, you're probably best off with either a plus-sized tire (3-4") or a true fat bike tire (4"+). Of course, that would mean a new bike,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,103
Posted By Bnystrom

I run sealant in all of my tires - including...

I run sealant in all of my tires - including those that use tubes - and on average I get less than one flat per year. There may be multiple thorns and small wires in them that would have caused flats...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,006
Posted By Bnystrom

In case there's anyone here who's confused about...

In case there's anyone here who's confused about "liquid paraffin" and "paraffin wax", they are two entirely different products that use the same name. What people are referring to depends on which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,183
Posted By Bnystrom

I'm not convinced that the Niner frame warranty...

I'm not convinced that the Niner frame warranty means much anyway. When I pointed out to them that the dropout and derailleur hanger design on the 2015 BSB9 RDO I own guarantees that the dropout will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-18, 12:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,686
Posted By Bnystrom

I wish I had stumbled across this thread sooner,...

I wish I had stumbled across this thread sooner, as I had and still have a fair amount of Hi-E hubs and I'm quite familiar with servicing them. I also corresponded and spoke with Harlan Meyer several...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Somewhere around half of what it retails for...

Somewhere around half of what it retails for would be a good starting point. I've seen them at online vendors, so you should be able to find it (a couple have it for $194). Adjust up or down from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Yeah, it's a snug fit, particularly on the first...

Yeah, it's a snug fit, particularly on the first bearing, but once it's aligned with the second bearing, it seems to slide through fine. That fit will help to reduce any tendency to creak or become...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-17, 07:23 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

A 10mm Allen wrench works fine. Make sure that...

A 10mm Allen wrench works fine. Make sure that you insert it fully into the splines so they're completely engaged and that you follow the torque recommendations in the instructions.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-17, 11:48 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

"Labyrinth" is definitely an apt description! ...

"Labyrinth" is definitely an apt description!

Since the rings are available in 46/30, this would make a nice combination if you have a Cannondale crank or can get one at a good price. I've seen...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

That's interesting about the Cannondale cranks....

That's interesting about the Cannondale cranks. However, that outer ring is not the same one that comes on the SL-K Adventure crank. The SL-K outer ring incorporates the spider and mounts directly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-17, 07:31 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

I don't know if it's better than mechanical, but...

I don't know if it's better than mechanical, but the D12 front derailleur does shift the 46/30 well. A bit more chain wrap capacity for the rear derailleur wouldn't hurt.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-17, 04:32 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Correct, the Sugino crank would fit your Shimano...

Correct, the Sugino crank would fit your Shimano BB. While the White Industries crank is certainly versatile, I couldn't bring myself to go back to a heavy flexible, square-tapered bottom bracket. If...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-17, 02:14 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

The Sugino will accept down to a 24tooth or...

The Sugino will accept down to a 24tooth or possibly a 22tooth inner ring. Finding one configured that way could be a challenge. You can customer build one online, but it's really expensive.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-17, 04:45 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Problem with the SL-K when used with PF30 or BB30

I've encountered a pretty serious problem with this combination, though it should primarily be an issue when used off-road or on rough gravel roads. In fairness to FSA, it has the potential to be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-17, 05:28 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

I'm not that desperate yet, but I'm getting...

I'm not that desperate yet, but I'm getting close! :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

The crankarm measures 50mm at the center of the...

The crankarm measures 50mm at the center of the spindle, but it tapers to 47mm at the point where the recess in the chainring ends.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-17, 11:07 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Both cranks arrived yesterday and I've installed...

Both cranks arrived yesterday and I've installed them on both of our 'cross/gravel bikes. My girlfriend's went smoothly, but I had and odd issue with mine.

When I tightened the right arm (the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-17, 03:23 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

What he means is that he spins out his top gear...

What he means is that he spins out his top gear at 28mph, but he didn't specify on what kind of terrain. The logical assumption would be that this is on downhills, at which point he coasts if the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Yes. They started getting them a couple of weeks...

Yes. They started getting them a couple of weeks ago, as best I can tell. Their site alternately said "only 1 left" and "backordered" whenever I checked over the course of 3 days, but at the sale...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-17, 01:15 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Still no cranks, but soon

Since I reported that I had ordered a couple of FSA SL-K Adventure cranks, they arrived and were sent back because they were 48/32, not 46/30. Universal made a mistake on their site which led to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-17, 01:53 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 294,397
Posted By Bnystrom

Sale at Universal Cycles

For anyone who's interested, Universal Cycles has the FSA SL-K 46/30 cranks in stock and they're having a 15% off sale for orders over $300 (use the code "1907LPetitBreton15"), plus shipping is free....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-07, 12:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 855
Posted By Bnystrom

5th Element Air shock rebuild

My girlfriend's 5th Element Air shock is apparently low on oil, since the damping is nonexistent, but it holds air at both ends just fine. Does anyone know of a source for instructions for rebuilding...
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