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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By NeoY2k

Stiffer flat pedals shoes than 5-10 freeriders

Hi,
I have 5-10 freeriders, for touring use. They fit well if wide and grip well.

When new they were pretty stiff but aged quickly. After 1000km they became pretty soft and under 2000km the sole...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-19, 04:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,176
Posted By NeoY2k

Kona Dew (& Plus &Dr) 2006-2007 users: Fork length

Hello,
If there are any users of a Kona Dew Disc (or Dew Plus or Dr Dew) from 2006-2007, could you please measure your fork length axle-to-crown?

Thank you,
Nicolas
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-19, 04:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Yep thanks. Kona made tons of P2 forks with...

Yep thanks. Kona made tons of P2 forks with differing A2C all bearing the same name.
And no mention of the required A2C on the 2007 geometry charts, though they now state it since circa 2010.
And...
Forum: Touring
06-19-19, 04:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,905
Posted By NeoY2k

I have already quite reasonable touring...

I have already quite reasonable touring experience. And I have all the components for touring, which were on a first bike, then the second which has problems, so just looking for a frame.
And even...
Forum: Touring
06-18-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,905
Posted By NeoY2k

Genesis Croix de Fer for loaded touring

Hello,
I am having issues with my current frame, and need replacing it (quickly as I leave in 3 weeks for 4 weeks on the road).

I am considering the Genesis Croix de fer and Tour de fer framesets...
Forum: Touring
06-18-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,485
Posted By NeoY2k

I actually toured with a Garmin Edge Touring, and...

I actually toured with a Garmin Edge Touring, and tried switching to a phone app (Komoot) for 3 days recently.
I used an android phone only for navigating, it had no data on it, and did offline...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Yep pretty much. The new bike with 80mm stem...

Yep pretty much.
The new bike with 80mm stem +6° and 40mm spacers has 448mm reach and 643mm stack. Previous bike was 440 reach and 643 stack.
But new bike feels shorter, which seems reasonable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-19, 03:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Actually re: fit, the new bike has the exact same...

Actually re: fit, the new bike has the exact same stack as the previous one. Reach, with a 90mm stem, is 8mm longer and I felt cramped. I switched to a 110mm stem and compensating with one less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-19, 02:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Ordered a shockstop stem. Will give you my...

Ordered a shockstop stem. Will give you my review.

Though I am now pretty confident I messed up the bike geo, fitting a wrong fork, and maybe that a 74° head angle - on a burly straight fork -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

So, same feelings. And as puzzled about how a...

So, same feelings.
And as puzzled about how a 25mm bike could, thanks to its frame, soak up what 38mm tires could not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Sure, measuring it would provide data. Though...

Sure, measuring it would provide data.
Though one thing that steers my curiosity toward the frame geo is the measurement I get. I double checked, and I get strange results.

I measured a 73 to 74°...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Though the fundamental and pretty much...

Though the fundamental and pretty much theoretical question is: how can a frameset make that much of a difference in comfort when its geo is pretty much what you were expecting and that almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

So you got one and like it? They don't develop...

So you got one and like it? They don't develop play with time?
It is one of the options I consider, but they are expensive and suspensions stems of the past did have an ill fate :p
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Well 32mms contis GP5K measures true at 32mm on...

Well 32mms contis GP5K measures true at 32mm on my R460db rims and are a high TPI/supple casing.
So going 40mm with the harder casing associated with might not yield that much of a different.
Or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Hmm actually the bike in question in this topic...

Hmm actually the bike in question in this topic is not the 25mm one, which oddly enough, is less jarring than the new 32mm bike. And that is very much what puzzles me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

I inflated them at about 70 PSI for loaded...

I inflated them at about 70 PSI for loaded touring (5kPa), so it seems about right.
Worried about dropping it too much further because of the added weight re pinch flats (80kg rider + 12kg bike + 17...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Rear end's fine thanks :) (And I'm not in love...

Rear end's fine thanks :) (And I'm not in love with Brooks saddles, though I thoroughly worn a B17 on a previous touring bike).
Front is where the problem is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,369
Posted By NeoY2k

Overly harsh new bike

Hi,


As my Alloy w carbon fork "Randonneur" Cyfac (Audax bike) w 25mm GP4K tires was way too flexy for loaded touring (to the point of being pretty dangerous actually), I built myself up a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-19, 04:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,349
Posted By NeoY2k

Of course I have, but judging handlebar shapes...

Of course I have, but judging handlebar shapes from online websites is almost impossible, hence my question here for first hand knowledge. An outline comparison online tool could help, but there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,349
Posted By NeoY2k

I do use STIs and not bar ends. Question still...

I do use STIs and not bar ends.
Question still is pretty specific, as cowbell's shape is not the most ubiquitous. Maybe some people having ridden them have found other comparable bars, but with less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,349
Posted By NeoY2k

Road handlebars - Salsa Cowbell without flare?

Hi, I am looking for a new handlebar.

I love the Salsa Cowbell on my girlfriend's bike. Well, I love the shape of the drops, with the long "drop bottom". which comes almost parallel to the ground...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,688
Posted By NeoY2k

Granted, 6 to 7 bars. I seen even lower...

Granted, 6 to 7 bars.
I seen even lower pressure restrictions on tubeless compatible (hookless) rims, which narrowed down my choice to hooked rims.
According to DT Swiss's Chart, 28mm tube on 20c...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,688
Posted By NeoY2k

Thank you. Do you have a picture of how they sit...

Thank you. Do you have a picture of how they sit on the rim?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,688
Posted By NeoY2k

Thanks. Larger tire with smaller rims: this is...

Thanks.
Larger tire with smaller rims: this is no problem.
But 28mm tires on 21mm internal width rim vs 18mm rim, will the 21mm provide any advantage, or vice-versa?
Should have put it that way.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,386
Posted By NeoY2k

No problem :)

No problem :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,386
Posted By NeoY2k

Thank you very much this is exactly it! Searching...

Thank you very much this is exactly it! Searching with U-type gave me those on eBay shiiping to France, so I just ordered them. Thanks a lot !
I had also ordered some Jagwire having read the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-19, 05:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,386
Posted By NeoY2k

Thanks. I had seen these, but these have a lip...

Thanks.
I had seen these, but these have a lip on both side, not sure you can slide them in?
Though sure nothing some filing couldn't solve.

Thanks,
Nicolas
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-19, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,386
Posted By NeoY2k

Tube shaped hose clips?

I need strange hose clips that are shaped like mini slotted tubes.
I could only find reference to these on aliexpress, and I guess it is because I don't know the name of this piece.
Admittedly not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,688
Posted By NeoY2k

Yes, I use them on my old Open Pros for the...

Yes, I use them on my old Open Pros for the moment, so I know they work on 15c.
But trend seems toward larger rims respective to tire width, for claimed better cornering behavior (and aerodynamics)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,688
Posted By NeoY2k

18c or 20c rim for 28mm tires

Hello,
I posted a week ago about rim choice but decided to reconsider my options to stouter rims.
I want to use Continental GP4000/GP5000 28mm tires (tubed). For loaded touring with a medium load....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,388
Posted By NeoY2k

Thank you. Seems they sound like a bit on the...

Thank you.
Seems they sound like a bit on the light side for you. Which sounds reasonable. Otoh, I toured on older Open Pros without major problems, I think the new ones would be sturdier than the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,388
Posted By NeoY2k

Yes I am thinking of a 32 spoke count which is...

Yes I am thinking of a 32 spoke count which is max spoke count available for this rim (but I wouldn't use 36 anyway, 32 is perfect).
Yeah Mavic has been reducing its brake track thickness... But it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-19, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,388
Posted By NeoY2k

Mavic Open Pro UST Disc for touring

Hello,

I am considering the Mavic Open Pro UST Disc rim for loaded touring (but not too heavy).

Usage: 75kg rider, 10kg bike, 17-20kg luggage (total max 105kg or 230 lbs). Riding on road,...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-01-18, 01:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By NeoY2k

Hi, sorry for the late reply and thank you for...

Hi,
sorry for the late reply and thank you for all the informations.

I tried switching all the load to the rear rack and much to my surprise it rode way better, though the rear triangle creaked...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-29-18, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By NeoY2k

Frame shimmy Wheeler loaded: use a trailer ?

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Hi, framebuilders advice dearly needed!

I am on...
Forum: Touring
07-25-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By NeoY2k

Alternative to Fox mtb pocketless jersey/tshirts

Hi,

I'm looking to replace my beloved merino shirt, with a more easily washable/packable pair of tech tees.
So far, I only found the Fox MTB jerseys, like the Indicator, to fit my criteria:
- No...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By NeoY2k

Yep but it adds bulk and my problem is that space...

Yep but it adds bulk and my problem is that space is scarce enough than a couple mm make or break the possibility to actually fit the 2 bottles in the frame !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-18, 02:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By NeoY2k

... But most of them don't have tabs or slots for...

... But most of them don't have tabs or slots for hose clamps ;)
Forum: Framebuilders
07-24-18, 02:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By NeoY2k

Ah ok! Didn't understood. Thanks !

Ah ok! Didn't understood. Thanks !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 03:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By NeoY2k

Ah ! It's not for me but my girlfriend (155cm)....

Ah ! It's not for me but my girlfriend (155cm). Was nearly impossible to find a new road bike for her. Only frames more or less her size didn't passs standover test... By an annoying enough margin....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 02:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,008
Posted By NeoY2k

Thanks. So far so good. The poor shifting on the...

Thanks. So far so good. The poor shifting on the new chainset was due to the crappy ramp/pin on stock Stronglight rings. Replaced with Spa Cycles ones, shift is flawless. Will see how it goes on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-23-18, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By NeoY2k

Nope I was talking about the paint, it looks...

Nope I was talking about the paint, it looks painted milky white inside, with a texture looking like cloth. I was curious about the building process which has leaded to this aspect. Just curious.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-22-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By NeoY2k

Thank you. Well, seems to you that it is at least...

Thank you. Well, seems to you that it is at least "not that bad", so yes I'll keep an eye on it and ride it.

Though yes, I'm leaving for a 3 weeks tour next month, hence my questions. But I'll be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-18, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By NeoY2k

Bottle cage with side-entry for clamps

Hi,

I have a Salsa Nickless bottle cage, that has 2 slots to be attached with a clamp. Some alloy bottle cages I've seen have tabs that could be tied with a clamp too....
Forum: Framebuilders
07-22-18, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By NeoY2k

Thank you for your answers. No sign of crack...

Thank you for your answers.
No sign of crack from the inside, but the surface of the inside is very strange on this frame, never seen a frame made like that....
Forum: Framebuilders
07-18-18, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By NeoY2k

Is this a crack?

Hi,

My Al Cyfac just started to show an hairline crack at the top of the headtube.
I'm worried the tube is cracked, my colleague (we are bike mechs) says it might just be the paint as Cyfac's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,008
Posted By NeoY2k

To me this IRD Alpina looks more like the...

To me this IRD Alpina looks more like the Microshift FD-RD39 than the R730, thought specs don't match. Any other info? If I could buy the same part for less, sure I would, especially as I'd have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-18, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,469
Posted By NeoY2k

Hi, does anyone know where to find one now? ...

Hi, does anyone know where to find one now?

Thanks,
Nicolas
Forum: Touring
05-14-18, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By NeoY2k

GPS you plan routes on smartphone

Hi,
I tour with a map on the handlebar bag - way better to see your route surroundings, and a GPS - to find where I am and not get too lost missing strangely shaped intersections.
I use either my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By NeoY2k

Would anyone have any clue on the subject? ...

Would anyone have any clue on the subject?
Thanks,
Nicolas
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