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12-29-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,411
Posted By Facanh

Thanks for the explanation. I'm not very...

Thanks for the explanation. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to internal gear hubs. I don't think I've ever owned a bike with an IGH, and so far I think I serviced/disassembled one IGH ages...
12-29-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,411
Posted By Facanh

Wow, I thought when the left cable was taut that...

Wow, I thought when the left cable was taut that always made the gear ratio lower, and when it was loose it always made the gear ratio higher, but I just tried it and that's not the case!
I've been...
12-25-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,411
Posted By Facanh

It says it's compatible with SRAM T3 hubs (says...

It says it's compatible with SRAM T3 hubs (says T3 on the shifter), still no? I see that these old Torpedo levers are now sold as SRAM T3 levers as well. It's a Sturmey Slst3 lever.
12-25-22, 03:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,411
Posted By Facanh

It's kind of a sin because this hub is so...

It's kind of a sin because this hub is so interesting, but i'm thinking about "converting" this bike to just a regular 3spd. The sole purpose of this bike is gonna be to get groceries. I found one...
12-24-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 250
Posted By Facanh

Old Sachs drum brake - short pull or long pull levers?

I'm working on a KTM city bike from the ~80s that has Sachs drum brakes at the front. The current levers are absolute trash, and I want to replace them with something new. What kind of brake levers...
12-18-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,411
Posted By Facanh

It says Sachs Torpedo Schweinfurt on the arm that...

It says Sachs Torpedo Schweinfurt on the arm that connects to the chainstay, I missed that somehow.

It does look like a Pentasport, thanks for the help! It looks like originally it had one shifter...
12-18-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,411
Posted By Facanh

Internal gear hub with 2 shifters?

I'm having a bit of trouble identifying this internal gear hub. It's something i've never seen before, there are two shifters, and a cable goes into both sides of the hub. When I shift with the right...
09-04-18, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By Facanh

If your bike doesn't have fender eyelets, get a...

If your bike doesn't have fender eyelets, get a full fender and fix it with clamps. If your bike does have fender eyelets, just get a full fender, they're awesome.
09-01-18, 03:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,189
Posted By Facanh

Not trolling, genuine question. How can you MTB...

Not trolling, genuine question. How can you MTB with 23 slicks? I have 43s at the front and 40s at back that I ride at 30-35psi. If I go on a dirt road that has roots, rocks, some washboard, some...
09-01-18, 03:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,662
Posted By Facanh

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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https://www.wilier.com/en/products/us/gravel/jaroon-plus

(Toe...
08-31-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,662
Posted By Facanh

Tubeless saves lives.

Tubeless saves lives.
08-31-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,662
Posted By Facanh

I use my gravel bike more as a mountain bike. On...

I use my gravel bike more as a mountain bike. On rough dirt roads I would appreciate suspension.

The next question is why don't I just ride a mountain bike? I prefer drop bars on longer rides.
...
08-31-18, 05:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Facanh

Every single long reach caliper including modern...

Every single long reach caliper including modern dual pivot stuff i've seen has been horrible. They only do one thing: flex.

It's probably not safe to use a fender mount as a brake mount. :D
...
08-30-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,452
Posted By Facanh

Looks awesome, i'm also very interested how you...

Looks awesome, i'm also very interested how you managed to cram a 29er tyre in there. 73mm BB? How long are the chainstays? Chainring clearance?
08-30-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,479
Posted By Facanh

I'd say at 10-15 bucks per tyre you can't really...

I'd say at 10-15 bucks per tyre you can't really go wrong, but actually I wouldn't even waste my time on installing these. Junk.

And that bestreviews site... :D No.
08-30-18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,861
Posted By Facanh

Sweet, pretty much exactly like my 38 SKs! Wish...

Sweet, pretty much exactly like my 38 SKs! Wish the G-s came in 45mm too. :(
08-30-18, 05:46 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,861
Posted By Facanh

Which one is the AA, allround? Any info on the...

Which one is the AA, allround? Any info on the actual widths of the 35 and 40?

I like my GK SKs very much but I want to try something new because... Just because. :)
Forum: Commuting
08-30-18, 04:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By Facanh

You just need disc brakes made for a road lever....

You just need disc brakes made for a road lever. So BB5/BB7 road, TRP Spyre etc and yup new wheels.
08-30-18, 02:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,189
Posted By Facanh

The OP asked if anyone has experience with the...

The OP asked if anyone has experience with the 26c Panaracer GravelKing SKs.

You can ride whatever you want, it just doesn't make sense to me why you would spend the extra money to convert a...
08-29-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,394
Posted By Facanh

The conversion doesn't make sense to me either...

The conversion doesn't make sense to me either but personally I really like drop bars.

I can't do aero bars, my neck can't take it. I've tried bar ends but even on a narrow flat bar they felt too...
08-29-18, 09:32 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 29,503
Posted By Facanh

Try reducing the tyre pressure, and comfort will...

Try reducing the tyre pressure, and comfort will increase dramatically. That's the point of big tyres! :) If you're only riding on asphalt try 40-45 psi but even that's a bit too high. For offroad...
08-29-18, 06:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,394
Posted By Facanh

I don't understand something about drop bar MTB...

I don't understand something about drop bar MTB conversions. I thought MTBs have much, much longer toptubes than drop bar bikes. Especially now when the trend is slack head angles, super long top...
08-29-18, 04:22 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,861
Posted By Facanh

If that test is accurate, the Bon Jon did VERY...

If that test is accurate, the Bon Jon did VERY poorly.

The Vittoria Voyager Hypers outperformed it, they are much heavier and have puncture protection, and also cost half of the price... The...
08-29-18, 03:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,189
Posted By Facanh

I'm sorry but first this has nothing to do with...

I'm sorry but first this has nothing to do with the thread, second why would you buy a drop bar bike that takes big tyres then spend a bunch of money to convert it to flat bars? :twitchy: :crash:
08-25-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By Facanh

I've never seen pebbles in a caliper either. ...

I've never seen pebbles in a caliper either.

In the wet your brakes squeal because of water. Yup, it's harder for water to get up there compared to rim brakes, but it's not impossible.

Did you...
08-25-18, 05:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,737
Posted By Facanh

In muddy and wet situations you will die with a...

In muddy and wet situations you will die with a slick, doesn't matter how big it is.

If you can stretch that 50mm I would go with an XC MTB tyre. There is the Continental Speed King II but it's a...
08-24-18, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,515
Posted By Facanh

Thanks for the tips everyone! I'll do...

Thanks for the tips everyone!



I'll do it for you and i'll even give you a discount just because i'm such a nice guy.

:innocent:
08-24-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,479
Posted By Facanh

Oh if you have the clearance go with the 43s for...

Oh if you have the clearance go with the 43s for sure. Sounds like a small difference but it's a noticeably bigger tyre. Two more rows of knobs too compared to the 38s too.
08-24-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,479
Posted By Facanh

Well the 38s are actually labeled on the sidewall...

Well the 38s are actually labeled on the sidewall as 700x38c 622-40. I've seen people say that even on narrower rims they're 40mm. The 35s measure bigger too so it wouldn't really make sense to...
08-24-18, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,515
Posted By Facanh

Bottles that don't taste weird?

I've had a few cheaper bottles that always had a pretty strong plastic smell no matter what I cleaned them with, and they made the drinks or water taste funny too after a while.

I bought some...
08-24-18, 06:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,479
Posted By Facanh

I feel like I post this every 2-3 days :D ,...

I feel like I post this every 2-3 days :D , GravelKing SKs. The 38s are 40 wide on 20mm ID rims.

Light-ish, fast, reliable (not just ish), affordable. The tread actually does something offroad,...
08-23-18, 07:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,270
Posted By Facanh

WTB Volt Pro. Awsum.

WTB Volt Pro. Awsum.
08-23-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By Facanh

Great tyres but for cyclocross... They don't have...

Great tyres but for cyclocross... They don't have any bite, no real tread.
08-21-18, 07:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,189
Posted By Facanh

A tyre with tightly spaced small knobs will...

A tyre with tightly spaced small knobs will always pack up with mud. If you want traction and mud clearing you need loosely spaced bigger knobs.
...
08-21-18, 07:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,109
Posted By Facanh

Location: United Kingdom :D

Location: United Kingdom

:D
08-21-18, 07:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,189
Posted By Facanh

I know we don't have experience with these tyres,...

I know we don't have experience with these tyres, but it doesn't matter what kind of tyre it is, 26c is way too narrow. Don't let the small knobs fool you and think this is an offroad tyre by some...
08-19-18, 01:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,109
Posted By Facanh

I start with all that but even after I can still...

I start with all that but even after I can still suck some air out.
08-18-18, 11:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,109
Posted By Facanh

Oh yeah that's not so common... Try to...

Oh yeah that's not so common...

Try to actually suck on the valve to get all the air out. It's a bit gross but it works.
08-18-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,109
Posted By Facanh

I'm not sure what sites you checked but this is a...

I'm not sure what sites you checked but this is a very very common size. When I worked at a bike shop I grabbed this size range the most for puncture repairs.
Schwalbe has the SV-18 which is a...
08-18-18, 12:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,109
Posted By Facanh

I tend to overthink things but personally I would...

I tend to overthink things but personally I would get something with a "belt style buckle" like the Voile straps.
...
08-18-18, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By Facanh

My 38 (40) GK SKs run quieter and feel faster on...

My 38 (40) GK SKs run quieter and feel faster on pavement than my 37 Voyagers... I don't get it. With the Voyagers I also did way too many unintentional skids.
08-18-18, 06:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,109
Posted By Facanh

Half frame bag. ...

Half frame bag.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5504f3f6e4b030d1c7fab178/5504f601e4b02313ae1730a7/59d9a9a359cc686643405866/1507436972592/2.jpg?format=750w

I made one with my friend and...
08-18-18, 03:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,272
Posted By Facanh

Yup, and it's fun! :)

Yup, and it's fun! :)
08-18-18, 02:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By Facanh

The usual, GravelKing SKs. Ignore the knobs. They...

The usual, GravelKing SKs. Ignore the knobs. They roll as good as a slick, but have way more traction.
08-17-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,189
Posted By Facanh

Haha, I didn't even know the SKs came in 26c, so...

Haha, I didn't even know the SKs came in 26c, so ignore some things I said... :) But based on my experience with the 32 SKs and bigger road tyres I still think 26mm is waaaaaay too small for any kind...
08-17-18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,189
Posted By Facanh

Well, if I click on your link I see 44 reviews...

Well, if I click on your link I see 44 reviews for a start... :D

GravelKing SKs are one of the most popular gravel tyres, these are the slick version.

How do they handle gravel and dirt roads?...
08-16-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,864
Posted By Facanh

In my experience depending on how far back you...

In my experience depending on how far back you like your cleats that's an issue on a lot of 622 gravel bikes because of road-ish head angles + big 622 tyres.
08-16-18, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 959
Posted By Facanh

Oh ok. You can just google "bicycle tyre...

Oh ok.

You can just google "bicycle tyre circumfence calculator" and these will give you a ballpark. A 650b x 47 is about the same diameter as a 700 x 28-30. But that doesn't mean that the bigger...
08-16-18, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 959
Posted By Facanh

I don't understand, why do you want to switch to...

I don't understand, why do you want to switch to 650b if you're not going to run much bigger tyres? You're going to drop the BB a bunch on a bike that already has a low BB.
08-11-18, 01:58 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,020
Posted By Facanh

I live in the EU and at least where I live we...

I live in the EU and at least where I live we basically don't have any gravel roads that passenger vehicles use. That's not true for the whole continent, but miles and miles of good quality gravel...
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