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03-22-22, 06:21 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By trail_monkey

thanks I sent him a pm.

thanks I sent him a pm.
03-21-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By trail_monkey

this bike shift so buttery smooth with this set...

this bike shift so buttery smooth with this set up. I remember when I had SRAM rival brifters and they work nice when they work but you get in a little mud or a little grit and things started acting...
03-21-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By trail_monkey

your link doesn’t bring me to anything. I might...

your link doesn’t bring me to anything. I might have neglected that I am using a Sram x7 derailleur. I do have a shamanism XT dyna sys on the wall but either way neither of those will work with a...
03-20-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By trail_monkey

friction. Older style shimano shifters from a...

friction. Older style shimano shifters from a vintage road bike. Definitely agree you have to plan ahead. It’s almost as if you even have to plan “am I going to stand and mash on this hill or sit and...
03-20-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By trail_monkey

Downtube shifters

This bike doesn’t apply to this section but the shifters do. I was afraid if I asked in the gravel section I would get laughed off the board. I have a modern steel gravel bike that I run single speed...
01-31-22, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By trail_monkey

Understood thanks.

Understood thanks.
01-30-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By trail_monkey

Can you elaborate? I can't envision what you're...

Can you elaborate? I can't envision what you're even trying to say
01-30-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By trail_monkey

down tube shifters question

I have a modern gravel bike with a 10-speed rear. I run it single speed a lot and so I like quick changeovers without messing with bar tape. It has brased on down tube bosses which can accept down...
11-07-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By trail_monkey

Well I went ahead and switched everything around...

Well I went ahead and switched everything around this afternoon just for an experiment and I will report that they work excellent. I put the road BB7s and Shimano short pull levers on my Salsa Fargo...
11-07-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By trail_monkey

Not sure what setup I want to do on my gravel...

Not sure what setup I want to do on my gravel bike but it currently has the road versions. My Fargo 29+ has the mountain versions. Very happy with both but was thinking about swapping so I could run...
11-06-21, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By trail_monkey

bb7 road vs mountain questions

Besides the difference in pull ratio, all things else is equal, do road BB7s have the same braking ability as the mountain version? Wondering about swapping from mountain to roads on my Fargo.
08-07-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By trail_monkey

I'm anti-duct tape because of what I've read...

I'm anti-duct tape because of what I've read about the sticky residue. A few years ago on a brand new wheel build that I did I tried gorilla tape for a tubeless tape because I didn't have the proper...
08-07-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By trail_monkey

Per my job I have plenty of electrical tape....

Per my job I have plenty of electrical tape. Thanks for that info
08-07-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By trail_monkey

Thank you

Thank you
08-07-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By trail_monkey

It's just that I can get medical tape at any...

It's just that I can get medical tape at any store around me. Rim strips not so. I have an old tube and I'm gonna try and make my own from it. Should solve this problem. If I lived in the city I'd be...
08-07-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By trail_monkey

What about two good layers of cloth medical tape?...

What about two good layers of cloth medical tape? I have used velox tape a few years ago on a vintage restoration so I am aware what that stuff is. Isn't that just extra thick cloth tape?
08-07-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By trail_monkey

There's no spoke nipples with any spokes poking...

There's no spoke nipples with any spokes poking through the other side. I would figure once you put a tube and tire on, and then aired the thing up, the tube would help the tape conform to the rim....
08-07-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 944
Posted By trail_monkey

advice on a rim strip

I have Google searched extensively and found dozens of questions on what I'm about to ask but they all pertain to using duct tape and I don't want to use duct tape for various reasons I have read so...
12-16-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By trail_monkey

Interesting. I have 2 sets. One use 110 BCD and...

Interesting. I have 2 sets. One use 110 BCD and the other is 144. I've never heard of 118
12-15-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By trail_monkey

I I doubt these are forged. From what I've read...

I I doubt these are forged. From what I've read online and seen and compared it looks like they're probably cast aluminum. But maybe my Sram cranks are also cast? I don't know. is one bottom bracket...
12-15-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By trail_monkey

older sakae cranks

I have a couple sets from '80s road bikes that are in really nice shape. Are they comparable in quality to modern cranks such as Sram rival or other manufacturers?
12-09-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,863
Posted By trail_monkey

This is what I have around me and yes I single...

This is what I have around me and yes I single speed. The pic with the cyclist going down the hill is not me. It's a competitor from my 2020 gravel race....
11-25-20, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By trail_monkey

that’s a beautiful bike! Thank you

that’s a beautiful bike! Thank you
11-25-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By trail_monkey

Must be 10 speed road. All my wheels started life...

Must be 10 speed road. All my wheels started life as 10 speed mountain (XT and Hope). All mine look like the picture on the left.
11-23-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By trail_monkey

thanks! I have a couple sets of polished Sakae...

thanks! I have a couple sets of polished Sakae cranks hanging on the wall. One is 110 bcd and the other is 144 bcd. I had 3 sets of original double rings for them too that were scavenged from mid 80s...
11-23-20, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By trail_monkey

Thanks for the offer and advice. I built a wheel...

Thanks for the offer and advice. I built a wheel set for an old Panasonic a few years ago using cr-18 rims. Good set! I am not in the market now but dreaming and drooling lol. Maybe sometime in 2021.
11-21-20, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By trail_monkey

Building my first fixed gear?

I have been building all my rides for several years now including all my wheels. I own all the tools and have collected some vintage parts along the way. I have never ridden a fixie (only single...
11-18-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,963
Posted By trail_monkey

😄😄👍 Right on man

😄😄👍 Right on man
11-18-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,963
Posted By trail_monkey

👍 I have Hope hubs on one bike 🙂

👍 I have Hope hubs on one bike 🙂
11-17-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,963
Posted By trail_monkey

Thanks for the reply. I've been running single...

Thanks for the reply. I've been running single speed setups like this for several years now and although I'm not the most abusive person out there I've never had a problem. It's just Christmas is...
11-17-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,963
Posted By trail_monkey

single speed freewheel versus SS cog

All of my single speeds are conversions on either Shimano XT hubs or Hope hubs. I am running wolftooth, Chris King, and Surly cogs. What's the benefits of a single speed freewheel rear hub besides...
11-14-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By trail_monkey

frame sizing

I found my answer.
11-07-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By trail_monkey

36 it is

36 it is
11-06-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By trail_monkey

Yeah trying to find one ring to rule them all is...

Yeah trying to find one ring to rule them all is maybe impossible
11-01-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,634
Posted By trail_monkey

Do what I did on 2 different Somas, Put your...

Do what I did on 2 different Somas, Put your favorite beer bottle cap on the lugs. I've gotten lots of compliments and personally, being half Irish, I'll honor a bottle of Guinness anyday :)
...
11-01-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By trail_monkey

42 or 36 front?

I have a Sram Rival crankset on my Wolverine and a 42T original ring with spider and a 36 Wolf Tooth oval direct mount. I have run both rings with various cogs in SS mode. I hate changing rings back...
09-17-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By trail_monkey

Don't sweat it man I will lol. chances are she...

Don't sweat it man I will lol. chances are she will not even be riding this much this year because winter will be here soon and she's not an avid cyclist. I'm more shooting for next summer. But yes I...
09-17-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By trail_monkey

project Panasonic completed ( sort of )

Well I got this baby completed. Except I threw some used 700x32 Bontrager knobbies on and they are junk lol. I ran them on my gravel bike a few years ago and they have slipped belts and they are worn...
09-17-20, 04:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,057
Posted By trail_monkey

interesting. It took me a while to see the...

interesting. It took me a while to see the difference because mine also has one forward and one aft bolt. Without being around my bike now I can't remember. Did they invert that top piece between the...
09-16-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,057
Posted By trail_monkey

I don't know if there's a trick or not but I've...

I don't know if there's a trick or not but I've never had a problem. I do however know what you're speaking of. You just got to keep things into account. If you tighten up the back bolt and the...
09-15-20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,057
Posted By trail_monkey

I just bought a VO long setback post (only it was...

I just bought a VO long setback post (only it was black) but man what a nice seat post and I believe they make a silver one.
09-09-20, 05:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By trail_monkey

I see what you're saying now. those look very...

I see what you're saying now. those look very similar to the brakes I'm talking about except mine have a third piece behind the two arms with a long stud that goes through the crossover piece in the...
09-08-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By trail_monkey

Oh gotcha... Look on velobase and if you can find...

Oh gotcha... Look on velobase and if you can find your derailleur, it should have specs.
http://velobase.com/
09-08-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By trail_monkey

You can calculate your chain wrap capacity by...

You can calculate your chain wrap capacity by subtracting the number of teeth on your largest front chainring from the number of teeth on your smallest front chainring, doing the same with the gears...
09-08-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By trail_monkey

What's a U brake? What I meant by the Bridgestone...

What's a U brake? What I meant by the Bridgestone brakes being similar was this....I know a lot of MTBs had a 2 piece centerpull brake where each side had an arm and shoe with an individual bolt that...
09-08-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By trail_monkey

Good to know! These center pull brakes look...

Good to know! These center pull brakes look identical to what came out on the Bridgestone. They mount with a single stud and pivot on the center brace. The Bridgestone brakes WERE NOT the style that...
09-08-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By trail_monkey

brake compatibility questions

Will a set of nice center pull brakes from a Schwinn drop bar road bike work well with flat bar brake levers that came off a 91 Bridgestone MB-1 MTB that also had center pull brakes? I assumed it...
Replies: 34
Views: 2,333
Posted By trail_monkey

I went and scavenged a couple sets of center...

I went and scavenged a couple sets of center pulls. The center pulls do have a little bit longer reach than the original Dia comps. It doesn't appear as if the bridge on this rear triangle is...
Replies: 34
Views: 2,333
Posted By trail_monkey

That is so very true and I would not argue any...

That is so very true and I would not argue any different lol!
Replies: 34
Views: 2,333
Posted By trail_monkey

👍😅

👍😅
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