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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-11-19, 05:45 PM

Replies: 11

Upgrading Question

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Posted By braintree39

Yeah, you're probably right. I was definitely...

Yeah, you're probably right. I was definitely planning on doing the cassette and chain at the same time. I think I'm actually going to skip the sti levers. They are really expensive and I'm pretty...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-11-19, 05:24 PM

Replies: 11

Upgrading Question

Views: 957

Posted By braintree39

Would it be a bad idea to put the derailleur on...

Would it be a bad idea to put the derailleur on now or should I wait I until I upgrade the cassette? Does it matter if it's an 8-speed chain? I'm using friction shifters.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-11-19, 11:18 AM

Replies: 11

Upgrading Question

Views: 957

Posted By braintree39

I have 130mm spacing - so I think I'm all set!...

I have 130mm spacing - so I think I'm all set! Thanks!

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-11-19, 07:17 AM

Replies: 11

Upgrading Question

Views: 957

Posted By braintree39

Upgrading Question

I currently have an old derailleur that I'm using with friction shifters on a SRAM 8-speed cassette PG-850. I have a 105 front derailleur. I'm thinking about buying a 105 rear derailleur to match the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-08-19, 08:20 AM

Replies: 7

First Bike Build - Help with Front Derailleur

Views: 789

Posted By braintree39

Hmmm... I'm not sure about the chainline, but I...

Hmmm... I'm not sure about the chainline, but I don't think it will impact this particular problem. (It might be a separate problem though)

Even if I unhook chain and let it dangle, if I adjust...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-07-19, 07:41 PM

Replies: 7

First Bike Build - Help with Front Derailleur

Views: 789

Posted By braintree39

First Bike Build - Help with Front Derailleur

This is my first bike build and I'm running into some trouble...

When my front derailleur is on the largest ring, the chain either rubs against the side of the derailleur or (if I adjust the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-31-19, 06:38 PM

Replies: 18

Spindle Length Size

Views: 2,108

Posted By braintree39

This was all really helpful. Thanks.

This was all really helpful. Thanks.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-31-19, 06:37 PM

Replies: 18

Spindle Length Size

Views: 2,108

Posted By braintree39

Awesome! Thanks for the input. I've ordered the...

Awesome! Thanks for the input. I've ordered the BB. Now just waiting....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-29-19, 10:56 AM

Replies: 18

Spindle Length Size

Views: 2,108

Posted By braintree39

I wonder if I'd be better off just buying a more...

I wonder if I'd be better off just buying a more modern crankset - something like this:

...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-29-19, 10:13 AM

Replies: 18

Spindle Length Size

Views: 2,108

Posted By braintree39

Well - I went ahead and ordered the 127.5 UN55 -...

Well - I went ahead and ordered the 127.5 UN55 - per 3alarmers recommendation - we'll see how it works. If I can't get it going, I'm sure I'll learn something in the process... I'm not dead set on...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-29-19, 05:45 AM

Replies: 18

Spindle Length Size

Views: 2,108

Posted By braintree39

Hmmmm... Starting to think that I should have...

Hmmmm... Starting to think that I should have gone in a different direction. I bought this crank used for $15 - maybe I should just take that as a loss and buy a newer crank. (I wasn't totally happy...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-28-19, 04:24 PM

Replies: 18

Spindle Length Size

Views: 2,108

Posted By braintree39

Ok - Great! So it sounds like I'll have to just...

Ok - Great! So it sounds like I'll have to just try one out, hope I get it right, and possibly order a second if I get it wrong... I don't have any on hand since I'm pretty new to this. I'm ok with...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-28-19, 02:56 PM

Replies: 18

Spindle Length Size

Views: 2,108

Posted By braintree39

Spindle Length Size

Hi Everyone,

I'm building up a bike for the first time. I'm looking to find the bottom bracket spindle length. I have a used Suntour XC LTD Triple Crankset. I'm putting it on a Surly Cross Check. ...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-19, 05:42 PM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

Yeah - I have to get in there and start taking...

Yeah - I have to get in there and start taking these things apart. Isn't as simple as I was thinking. Thanks.

Forum: Commuting

05-24-19, 05:41 PM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

Got it! I'll have to figure out what I want to...

Got it! I'll have to figure out what I want to do... I was thinking I was going to buy some new wheels at some point, might just want to go ahead and do that now... I'll think on it.

Any...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-19, 12:46 PM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

Ah - yes - I meant wheels. Both sets of Wheels...

Ah - yes - I meant wheels. Both sets of Wheels are 700c. They have different width rims though which is why I want to swap.

So - I'm looking to take a wheel that has an 11-speed cassette and put...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-19, 08:56 AM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

Ok - Is it ok to take the cassette off of one...

Ok - Is it ok to take the cassette off of one tire and put it on the other? Or just buy a new 7 speed cassette and replace the 11 speed?

Are different hubs compatible with particular speed...

Forum: Commuting

05-24-19, 08:04 AM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

My frame is getting delivered today! I'm going to...

My frame is getting delivered today! I'm going to start to build over the weekend. I'm going to take the crankset and derailleurs off of my road bike. I'm wondering if I could put the tires -...

Forum: Commuting

05-22-19, 11:41 AM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

I have a Felt Verza City 3. It's fine. I think...

I have a Felt Verza City 3. It's fine. I think I'm just looking to do something different. The end result of having the perfect bike is only part of my interest here - I really want to learn more,...

Forum: Commuting

05-22-19, 07:54 AM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

Very cool! I'm still pretty new to this and I...

Very cool! I'm still pretty new to this and I wasn't sure how that would work out - if you put tires with a smaller diameter on, doesn't it mess up where the brakes interact with the Tire? For some...

Forum: Commuting

05-21-19, 02:41 PM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

I have three local bike shops near me, and I've...

I have three local bike shops near me, and I've talked with all three. One specializes in intense road bikes, one in Mountain Bikes, and one in hybrid style stuff... Then there's a vintage guy/shop....

Forum: Commuting

05-20-19, 07:52 PM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

Thanks Andy. This is a good start. I'd...

Thanks Andy. This is a good start.

I'd prefer to build up the bike myself, but I'm not totally dedicated to it. I enjoy this stuff and thought I'd learn a lot...

I was debating just buying the...

Forum: Commuting

05-20-19, 06:42 PM

Replies: 23

First Bike Build Advice

Views: 2,162

Posted By braintree39

First Bike Build Advice

Not sure if this is the right forum to post this...

I've been commuting to work on an old bike and it's time for an upgrade! I'd like to build up my own bike. I've been leaning towards the Surly...

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