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09-24-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By pressed001

I have to correct myself here; this bike is very...

I have to correct myself here; this bike is very fun to ride and it can climb as well as the rider's legs can. I did a 60 miler the other week with over a mile of ascent and it was a dream the whole...
09-24-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,063
Posted By pressed001

https://i.postimg.cc/W3h8CKdZ/DSC-2681.jpg...

https://i.postimg.cc/W3h8CKdZ/DSC-2681.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1n1DNvcR)

https://i.postimg.cc/xCh52Rm4/DSC-2686.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WFmgm0XG)

https://i.postimg.cc/sfGKJkdd/DSC-2692.jpg...
09-24-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,063
Posted By pressed001

New pics are up. Since making them, I have...

New pics are up. Since making them, I have removed the rear mud guard and added a RackTime Light-it 2.0...
04-23-22, 02:32 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 158,961
Posted By pressed001

Hello Trance, The wheels are standard red 2007...

Hello Trance,
The wheels are standard red 2007 Fulcrum racing zero's with wide anodized aluminum spokes. They were OK wheels looking back, but nothing special except for the color.
Happy trails.
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10-31-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Installed the new 35mm Paul Boxcar stem which...

Installed the new 35mm Paul Boxcar stem which results in a good reach but short stack. I have a steerer-tube extender which would give me extra stack, but don't want to add the 300 grams and I can...
10-31-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

180 f/r 175cm & I always loved the...

180 f/r



175cm & I always loved the handling of this frame. I can't describe it too well. It handles exactly the same now, as a road bike, as it did then, as a rigid MTB.



Thanks for the...
09-01-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

The current 60mm stem is too long and I have...

The current 60mm stem is too long and I have ordered a 45mm along with a steerer tube extender which I believe will be necessary for a 20mm raise.

The shifting is impeccable but did not work with...
09-01-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 158,961
Posted By pressed001

Looking back at the Tempest when I first built it...

Looking back at the Tempest when I first built it is pretty amazing. It is a nice memory to look back on. That was my first bike build and I have learned so much since then.

I decided a while ago...
07-21-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

We'll see how it goes with the cassette and any...

We'll see how it goes with the cassette and any mechanical efficiency issues. If indeed present, I should notice it with the 9t cog on the cassette.

The parts were ordered and should be here soon....
04-11-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Interesting point. I could not find anything...

Interesting point. I could not find anything stating increased mechanical friction from small cogs. Here's...
04-11-21, 03:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

https://i.postimg.cc/L5bwTXv6/Screenshot-20210411-...

https://i.postimg.cc/L5bwTXv6/Screenshot-20210411-123725.png (https://postimg.cc/7JSKPqpp)

I have been in contact with White Industries about the hubs. Just FYI; they do offer the Campagnolo N3W...
04-11-21, 03:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Been considering groupset options. Was impressed...

Been considering groupset options. Was impressed by the Campagnolo Ekar group and its range. Would work well with this 26" build and a 44t chainring.
...
04-11-21, 02:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Agree. Based on the geometry, it's not a good...

Agree. Based on the geometry, it's not a good idea to be playing with different wheel sizes. Also agree, no suspension forks for this frame again because of the geometry. Just not made for it.

The...
04-01-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Put the Kojaks on my wife's SLRs and they seal up...

Put the Kojaks on my wife's SLRs and they seal up and measure a decent width for the rim. Hoping they'll expand out to 35 on the new wheels once I get them built. Was pretty happy how they sealed up...
03-21-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

That's a really good point and yet another thing...

That's a really good point and yet another thing which I need to read up on; fork trail and handling. Thanks.
03-21-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

So the more I dig into this, the more interesting...

So the more I dig into this, the more interesting and exciting it gets.

My GT Tempest:
BB height (manufacturer's spec): 298mm
BB height with 559 rims and 1.35" slicks: 282.3mm
BB height with my...
03-21-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

We are indeed a minority. You should...

We are indeed a minority.



You should see what I do on my rigids! Link



According to the '95 GT catalog (http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/10533-2/1995.pdf), the Zaskar (and most...
03-16-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

That't about how I feel about it too. :thumb: ...

That't about how I feel about it too. :thumb:



This is also what I have decided. Will stick with 559.



And the wheelbase is 1079mm. Yeah, we'll see how it goes.
03-15-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Great points and beautiful photo. Depends on...

Great points and beautiful photo.

Depends on bead material which in this case is Kevlar. All good points though and will have to pay close attention. Also tire pressure will most likely be at...
03-15-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Well you're right in a way, I guess the tire...

Well you're right in a way, I guess the tire isn't better. However, on a 30mm inner width rim, the pressure can be substantially reduced increasing comfort. Grip and rolling resistance will also get...
03-15-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Well discs will allow me to run much better...

Well discs will allow me to run much better wheels and tires. There will be some added weight, but nothing extreme and I don't think reinforcement of the seat-stay will be required. Will find out one...
03-15-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

I believe the HA was 71.5 on this one. Correct me...

I believe the HA was 71.5 on this one. Correct me if I'm wrong. Can't look it up as the documentation is on my other computer. So long both wheels are same diameter and fork ATC remains stock, HA...
03-15-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

I had it finished, and will so do it again! ...

I had it finished, and will so do it again!




559-622= -63
Ahh, now I see...
-63/2=-3.15cm
Thanks.
03-15-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

Thanks for the links. Definitely seen some cool...

Thanks for the links. Definitely seen some cool bikes there. But no disc or 700c conversions, so I am maybe encroaching on some more rare ground with this project.



Well with these 90's GT...
03-15-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,913
Posted By pressed001

90's GT 26" MTB to 28" road bike conversion

Hello,
Looking at the geometry and how all this would work out. I decided to throw my road wheels on, and what do you know, it fits great.
https://i.postimg.cc/Pr0HFZqd/IMG-20210314-155249.jpg...
07-13-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 158,961
Posted By pressed001

Gorgeous bikes. Those hubs do look cool.

Gorgeous bikes. Those hubs do look cool.
Replies: 31
Views: 25,771
Posted By pressed001

Hello Bobbin, Never saw a doc as the evidence...

Hello Bobbin,
Never saw a doc as the evidence was extremely clear after ingesting that electrolyte water. Since this post I have not had this issue return.
05-16-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,063
Posted By pressed001

Thanks a lot, Dave. The drive-train took me a...

Thanks a lot, Dave. The drive-train took me a long time to decide on, especially the crank. I kind of miss the way XTR shifts but with the price/weight difference it was a no-brainer. I ride XC but...
05-14-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,063
Posted By pressed001

On-One 456 (original) size L On-One CrMo fork...

On-One 456 (original) size L
On-One CrMo fork (440 atc, QR)
Custom made wheels: WI XMR hubs with a Shimano MS freehub, a mix of sapim cx-ray (F+R) and race (R DS only), brass sapim polyax nipples...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-20, 02:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,763
Posted By pressed001

I am glad that I could find this thread again. I...

I am glad that I could find this thread again. I purchased a stand-alone gauge and found that my old pump gauge was way off. That 70 PSI is actually more like 55-60.
05-03-20, 01:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,063
Posted By pressed001

Hello, for anyone that is interested, the build...

Hello, for anyone that is interested, the build is finished and can be seen here (https://forums.mtbr.com/26er-bikes/cu-one-456-build-1127457.html). I didn't want to double post.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,481
Posted By pressed001

There sure are a lot of murals in this graffiti...

There sure are a lot of murals in this graffiti thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,481
Posted By pressed001

Finished this Cu plated On-One 456 build last...

Finished this Cu plated On-One 456 build last week. The entire album can be seen here (https://postimg.cc/gallery/rxcQHV1).

https://i.postimg.cc/T2LBpzRZ/DSC5333.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9z2LkNwp)...
04-21-20, 02:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,555
Posted By pressed001

Thanks for the clarification. That makes sense....

Thanks for the clarification. That makes sense. For my '95 GT I use a 110mm stem to get the position right. Drop bars would work if I used a super short stem. This whole discussion makes me...
04-20-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,555
Posted By pressed001

Absolutely true. I was more thinking about drop...

Absolutely true. I was more thinking about drop converted mountain bikes. But if you've got a CX frame, then it only makes sense since the bike is made for that geometry. I also assumed that one...
04-15-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,555
Posted By pressed001

Hey my man. I love the rigid but dayum those...

Hey my man. I love the rigid but dayum those tires are heavy @ 1300g per tire. The 29x3" weigh slightly less, which is weird. But they use a different compound. Anyway. Still looks like a fun bike to...
04-15-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,131
Posted By pressed001

I really like the way the SLC's look. The weight...

I really like the way the SLC's look. The weight it negligible though. So, buy them if the look is worth it to you.

Regarding the pads. I love kool-stop pads for my rim brakes. But I gotta say the...
04-13-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,131
Posted By pressed001

Hey now. That just might be my next brake!...

Hey now. That just might be my next brake! UberBike makes some great stuff too, btw.

Thanks.
04-12-20, 03:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,131
Posted By pressed001

TRP Spyre ...

TRP Spyre (https://road.cc/content/review/90569-trp-spyre-mechanical-disc-brake)are the hands-down, lightest weight, highest performance mechanical disc brakes. I use mine with BBB BBS-53...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-20, 02:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,647
Posted By pressed001

My post has been edited to reflect this. Thanks...

My post has been edited to reflect this. Thanks for the correction.



You would be correct if the business structure at Enve hadn't changed. Enve had (has?) a passion for producing exclusive...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,647
Posted By pressed001

You have to walk them around the rim with the...

You have to walk them around the rim with the tire lever until they get worked in enough and positioned perfectly enough to give that tiny bit of play necessary to throw it over the rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,481
Posted By pressed001

I'm cheating. It's not my bike but my daughter. I...

I'm cheating. It's not my bike but my daughter. I just love the pic though!

https://i.postimg.cc/KzdG2qmn/DSC0324.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZBxtPLBR)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,647
Posted By pressed001

I am surprised that no one has mentioned WHY Enve...

I am surprised that no one has mentioned WHY Enve is now releasing cheaper wheels: they were acquired by Mavic. Edit: That was incorrect. Amer Sports, who had previously owned Mavic, along with many...
04-09-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,555
Posted By pressed001

Yeah, drops and off-road do not go together. The...

Yeah, drops and off-road do not go together. The weight is just too far forward. Gravel bikes are more for smooth gravel paths which I could see being pretty fun for going fast in an aero position.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,481
Posted By pressed001

https://i.postimg.cc/0QRw3yKf/DSC2153s.jpg...

https://i.postimg.cc/0QRw3yKf/DSC2153s.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Jyx0HmqD)
01-24-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,469
Posted By pressed001

Right. I think there may be some money to be had...

Right. I think there may be some money to be had for a small company who offers good, modernized 26" rim brake rims. Hell, I ride primarily in dry summer conditions and would even consider a carbon...
01-23-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 158,961
Posted By pressed001

No, sir. Early 90's Zaskar, OK! In fact, I am...

No, sir. Early 90's Zaskar, OK! In fact, I am really happy I got my Tempest. 7005 Aluminum is actually stiffer than the 6061 of the Zaskars. The 6061 was only preferred because it was easier to weld....
01-23-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,469
Posted By pressed001

I think that has a lot to do with disc brakes. I...

I think that has a lot to do with disc brakes. I can't build a modern wheelset with rim brakes. For example: carbon, 30mm internal width and hookless.

This is actually why I am no longer even...
Forum: For Sale
01-20-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By pressed001

They said that they use tape or plugs to keep...

They said that they use tape or plugs to keep specific areas from getting plated. :)
Forum: For Sale
01-20-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By pressed001

Size M ...

Size M
https://i.postimg.cc/yN7415cM/ritchey-timberwolf-geometry-1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
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