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03-23-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 904
Posted By anga

It maybe possible to special order from Shimano. ...

It maybe possible to special order from Shimano.

Try Shimano's distributor in Thailand.
https://bike.shimano.com/en-SG/information/SEA-DISTRIBUTORS/HAHHONG.html

If above doesn't work, try...
03-16-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 904
Posted By anga

If you are open to disclosing the country, one of...

If you are open to disclosing the country, one of us may be able to help.
02-08-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By anga

Thanks dedhed and Iride01 Here are the...

Thanks dedhed and Iride01
Here are the dimensions in mm.
ID 5.46
OD 10
thickness 2.92

Given the OD of 10mm, the nut will not fit in the recess (OD 8mm) and is no better than a M6 washer. With...
02-07-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By anga

1. Want to try the nut. 2. For fork & brake...

1. Want to try the nut.
2. For fork & brake bridge.
3. Rim nut is apparently M6 x 0.75 or 0.8mm. What is the thread of bolt in nutted brake?
4. Do not want to drill existing recessed nut. Any...
02-07-24, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By anga

Using Presta valve/rim nut as brake spacer

Apparently above nut can work as a spacer for the recessed area in fitting nutted dual pivot caliper brakes to frames drilled for recessed nut brakes.

Need dimensions of this nut. Google is if no...
01-11-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 847
Posted By anga

If this is a Decathlon bike, frames may be...

If this is a Decathlon bike, frames may be available.
Check with cycle service in nearest store.
12-03-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By anga

For trigger shifters, Shimano SL-S503 is better...

For trigger shifters, Shimano SL-S503 is better than later versions since 1 is 1 and 8 is 8.

Alternative is Microshift SL-N758
https://www.microshift.com/models/sl-n758/
If title contains...
11-21-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,457
Posted By anga

Lubricate the hub!

Lubricate the hub!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,341
Posted By anga

Very nice. What handlebar is that?

Very nice.
What handlebar is that?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,650
Posted By anga

👍👍 $799 is a great price for a folding bike...

👍👍
$799 is a great price for a folding bike with a 7-speed IGH and a belt drive.
Is it valid only for a limited time?
08-02-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By anga

You will probably get better prices in Europe,...

You will probably get better prices in Europe, esp the big German etailers like bike24, etc.
06-28-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,259
Posted By anga

This is what I gathered from various forums and...

This is what I gathered from various forums and not based on experience. Use at own risk

If you spin rather than mash and stay seated while pedaling, one can go down to a ratio of 1.3

The...
06-22-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 921
Posted By anga

I'd keep it. So little to gain vs so much to...

I'd keep it. So little to gain vs so much to lose!

Saved my rear wheel twice, when the chain came off the chainring followed by the rear.
I make it a point to source them for wheels I get built,...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-23, 03:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,327
Posted By anga

Selective quoting. I am done debating.

Selective quoting.
I am done debating.
Forum: Commuting
06-15-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,327
Posted By anga

Yes, according...

Yes, according tohttps://www.google.co.in/search?q=activated+charcoal+adsorb+carbon+monoxide
Forum: Commuting
06-15-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,327
Posted By anga

A mask with activated charcoal filter can adsorb...

A mask with activated charcoal filter can adsorb carbon monoxide and other parts of exhaust fumes.
06-07-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By anga

That may not preserve the current chainline. ...

That may not preserve the current chainline.
Measure current chainline.
If your preferred crankset gives a chainline close to current one with recommended BB, problem solved. If within 2.5mm,...
06-07-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By anga

From ...

From
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/claris-r2000/FC-RS200.html

Chain line (mm) 43.5
Recommended bottom bracket|Threaded (normal) BB-UN300Axle length of BB-UN/ES (mm)|Threaded...
06-07-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By anga

Are you asking about maintaining the chainline? ...

Are you asking about maintaining the chainline?
If so, you need to measure the chainline with powerspline BB and replace with appropriate combination of square taper crank and square taper BB.
You...
04-19-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 711
Posted By anga

I think you are referring to Alfine hubs after...

I think you are referring to Alfine hubs after SG-S501. So, Nexus shifters and Alfine shifters upto SL-S503 work with Alfine SG-S500 & SG-S501 and all Nexus 8 hubs. They also use the same cassette...
04-15-23, 04:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,853
Posted By anga

Use zinc anti-sieze or any metal below aluminum. ...

Use zinc anti-sieze or any metal below aluminum.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_series
04-03-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By anga

From my correspondence with Microshift, iirc,...

From my correspondence with Microshift, iirc, shifters marked Nexus or Nexus/Alfine will work correctly with Alfine SG-S500 & SG-S501. Those marked Alfine will work correctly with Alfine hubs later...
04-03-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By anga

Microshift has IGH shifters for drop bars ...

Microshift has IGH shifters for drop bars
https://www.microshift.com/products/components/shifters/igh-shifters/
02-10-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,373
Posted By anga

To prevent mushrooming with a pipe cutter,...

To prevent mushrooming with a pipe cutter, sandwiching the tube being cut with tubes inside and outside might help. The mushrooming is restricted to the inside and outside tubes.
02-09-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 698
Posted By anga

Sort of recall that the stub of the anti-rotation...

Sort of recall that the stub of the anti-rotation washer needs to face the closed end of the dropout. Perhaps to minimize the force on the arms of the dropout.
I am sure more experienced members...
01-30-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By anga

Between $10 and 15. Shimano. ...

Between $10 and 15. Shimano.



Appreciate the useful responses, grumpus.
Inner diameter of centerlock rotors seems to be 35mm and BCD of 6-bolt rotors is 44mm. I was thinking of using bolts,...
01-30-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By anga

How should I know? Can't access their website...

How should I know?
Can't access their website from India.
01-29-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By anga

It used to be a useful alternative. AliExpress...

It used to be a useful alternative.
AliExpress and similar sites cannot ship to India!
01-29-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By anga

Hence my post here. Most sellers don't...

Hence my post here.



Most sellers don't ship to India. One sold by Amazon is shipped to India. Here is the cost.
Spoke protector costs $8.64
Delivered to India cost is $28.86
01-29-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,771
Posted By anga

In India. In post 5, I added an update on what is...

In India. In post 5, I added an update on what is currently available.
01-29-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By anga

Disc brake rotors as spoke protector discs?

Note 1
Added after first 2 responses.
My RD came perfectly setup and with a spoke protector. Chain never slipped while shifting into the lowest gear. Chain slipped twice when going thru potholes...
01-29-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,771
Posted By anga

Update OT-SP41 and LEX-SL are available, at the...

Update
OT-SP41 and LEX-SL are available, at the same price.

Shimano SLR brake housing & Shimano M-system housing are unavailable.
Jagwire’s CGX-SL brake housing is available.
01-29-23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,771
Posted By anga

Cable housing: Shimano vs Jagwire

Which is better?
Shimano OT-SP41 or Jagwire LEX-SL?

Shimano SLR brake housing or Shimano M-system housing?
How do they compare with Jagwire’s CGX-SL brake housing?
01-24-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By anga

Assumes cable pull on the cassette joint, when...

Assumes cable pull on the cassette joint, when not changing gears, is undesirable.

I was under the impression that full housing allows for a slacker cable and hence less pull on the cassette joint...
01-21-23, 02:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By anga

Is OT-SP41 shift housing compressionless?

Is OT-SP41 shift housing compressionless?
01-20-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By anga

Does Shimano have a 5mm brake housing like the...

Does Shimano have a 5mm brake housing like the 4mm OT-SP41 shift housing? If so a model number and link to Shimano's site, please. ​​​​​
01-20-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,888
Posted By anga

Read in another forum that CJ-8S20 and CJ-8S20BD...

Read in another forum that CJ-8S20 and CJ-8S20BD (belt drive) differ only in that the latter is offset to provide more clearance to the shifter cable.
01-10-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 634
Posted By anga

Revisiting this topic. Found a guy with CNC...

Revisiting this topic.

Found a guy with CNC setup. He is willing to try to convert 9-spline cogs to 3-spline cogs. But has no idea how to specify the splines in IGH cogs. I don't either.

Can...
12-26-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By anga

Shimano SIS-SP51 Housing - compatibility

Hi

Shimano SIS Compressionless Derailleur Cable Housing SIS-SP51 has an outer diameter of 5mm.
The usual shift housing diameter is 4mm.
Is the 5mm housing compatible with Shimano Alfine and...
12-26-22, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By anga

From an earlier query of mine, ...

From an earlier query of mine,
https://www.bikeforums.net/16173224-post22.html
the following pliers ought to workCraftsman Lock Ring Pliers, Sears Item# 00947386000 Model# 47386
12-18-22, 11:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,199
Posted By anga

​​​​​ I have to import this, as well. No point...

​​​​​
I have to import this, as well. No point getting a heavy rim, when I don't need the pros.
Waiting is an option, most likely!
12-14-22, 01:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,199
Posted By anga

RIm weight is the issue. How much does a 850gm...

RIm weight is the issue.
How much does a 850gm rim impact riding?
12-13-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,199
Posted By anga

Hondo6 You are absolutely correct. Shipping (+...

Hondo6 You are absolutely correct. Shipping (+ duty on shipping) is quite high for large but light weight items like rims. Fact of life. Have to work with this constraint.
Due to Covid, lot of...
12-12-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,199
Posted By anga

Disc rim for rim brakes?

Not easy finding 27.5" rims for rim brakes.
Does the Ryde Andra 321
https://www.ryde.nl/andra-321/
have sides flat enough for rim brakes? Rim profile below.
...
12-03-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By anga

Succinct explanation. Spent some enjoyable time...

Succinct explanation.
Spent some enjoyable time figuring this out.
12-03-22, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By anga

Shift cable splitters without cable stops

CLOSED
Cable splitter between cable stops. This is not my bike.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x600/8560_2_d8448b265e204478c37a140d719f0dd6bcef000e.jpg

Must a cable...
12-03-22, 12:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 634
Posted By anga

Of course chainglider works with dished cogs in...

Of course chainglider works with dished cogs in general, but not with Alfine 8 hubs. Sneaky guys - this incompatibility is listed in the installation instructions.



Just cannot find 27t and 30t...
11-30-22, 03:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 752
Posted By anga

Of course it does. I should've explained. They...

Of course it does. I should've explained.
They are priced closely.
Why not buy the triple and remove/not use the small chainring and save the cost of buying the 40T chainring?
Perhaps there are...
11-30-22, 01:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 752
Posted By anga

That Shimano crankset comes as a triple. ...

That Shimano crankset comes as a triple.

https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/component/deore-m6000/FC-M6000-3.html
11-27-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 634
Posted By anga

sweeks good point about interference with...

sweeks good point about interference with cassette joint. Sheldon Brown expresses it in his style. I spin rather than mash and don't get out of the saddle while climbing. If I can't spin my way up, I...
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