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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,635
Posted By duongrn

The orange is just a dust cap so can be flush on...

The orange is just a dust cap so can be flush on both sides. The bike shop really greased it up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,635
Posted By duongrn

Yep, this is a 2020 bike and because I wanted to...

Yep, this is a 2020 bike and because I wanted to be done right took it to a Trek Authorized Dealer Shop. This is what they did.
There was some paint chips on the frame, but not as much as you see in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,635
Posted By duongrn

Yep, the paint and grease are ugly but not my...

Yep, the paint and grease are ugly but not my concern.

Yep, I mean to say "flutes"/"grooves" on the outside and not the threads on the inside.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 10:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,635
Posted By duongrn

Does this Bottom Bracket install look correct?

I have a Trek Domane SLR 2020 and had a bottom bracket installed at a Trek Bike Shop and this is what the T47 bottom bracket looks like after install by the bike shop.

I feel like there is no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,482
Posted By duongrn

2020 Trek Domane SLR cable and brake

I've got a trek domane framset and had questions about the cables. I have another Giant TCX that I am looking to transfer the groupset over. The Giant TCX is using Shmano GRX mechanic groupset with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 377
Posted By duongrn

Frame Fitting on Giant TCX

I've got a 2019 Giant TCX and need some help finding the right frame fitting for shifting cables and housing as I've gone from 1x to 2x.

What do I need? I have the front derailleur downtube and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By duongrn

No issues mixing SRAM disc rotor with a Shimano...

No issues mixing SRAM disc rotor with a Shimano rotor disc pad?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By duongrn

Shimano compatiable 140 6 bolt disc rotor

Ive got a Giant TCR and got a PX2 wheelset for gravel.

Wanted to put 140 disc rotors on it but wheelset id 6 bolt.

Any recommendations that I can put on it. Ive got Shimano hyraulics right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-13, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,239
Posted By duongrn

I'm buidling a bike

Hey all,

I'm excited about building a new bike. :twitchy:

Comments and suggestions are most welcome as I haven't decided on the final bike and the amount of expertise here is awesome.

What I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,115
Posted By duongrn

Shimano XTR M971 Rear Derailleur for 10 speeds

Hi,
I have a Shimano XTR M971 Rear Derailleur for 9 speeds currently. I want to go to 10 speeds but want to keep the derailleur. Right now a Dura ace 9 speed shifters but looking hard at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By duongrn

I have neither and tried to find the right combo....

I have neither and tried to find the right combo. I have a Force shifter. I was hoping to be able to get a rear derailleur that I could interchangeable swap a 11-28 cassette on a rear wheel with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By duongrn

Force Cassette and Force Rear Derailleur compatiability

Hi all,

I am trying to match the right derailleur with the cassette for the Force brand.

The SRAM sites lists a Force PG-1070 Cassette with a 11-32 ratio.

Does that mean I can just use a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By duongrn

Shim for intergrated handlebars

Hi,
I've got a 1" Easton EC90 SLX fork threadless fork. I'd like to put an integrated handlebar like the FSA Plasma or Specialized Barmac. They however are normally for 1-1/8" forks.

Any issues...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-11, 09:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 334
Posted By duongrn

Recommendations for Upgrade

Hi all,
I had been meticulously building up a bike. I “think” I have upgraded my bike within reason in terms of comfort, performance and price and I have enjoyed it for the last several years.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By duongrn

You are right 31.8mm

You are right 31.8mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By duongrn

It is a threadless so I think the 1" with a shim...

It is a threadless so I think the 1" with a shim and then being able to use a standard 1 1/8 31.8 cm stem.

I was a little concerned if a shim is going to be safe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-10, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By duongrn

Stem shim question and handlebar suggestion

Hi all,
I've got a 1" fork and currently using a 1" stem to a 26.0 handlebar.
I want to go to an oversize handlebar.

Anybody have suggestion how to get there?
I don't want to change the fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-07, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,060
Posted By duongrn

What type of crown race, baseplate do I need with Chris King Headset

I've got a Easton EC 90 curve carbon fork.

Also have threadless Chris King headset that was missing the crown race (baseplate) so I ordered one of the Chris King website. It is a 1" stainless...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,525
Posted By duongrn

Sorry to be dumb on this point... I thought...

Sorry to be dumb on this point...

I thought the FSA compression wedge like this one:

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?layout=estore&taxid=228&pid=290

expands out and not down?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-07, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,525
Posted By duongrn

The fork does not have a start nut installed....

The fork does not have a start nut installed. That is why I am going to be using an FSA compression wedge as the top cap.

The easton fork did come with a "bear trap" gizmo that I have installed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-07, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,525
Posted By duongrn

Fork rocks back and forth

I've got a Serotta Concours frame with Chris King Headset 1" along with a Eason SL 1" Carbon fork.

When I attach the fork it still rocks back and forth. It is like that the headset it slightly too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By duongrn

Thanks all

Thanks all
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-07, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By duongrn

What kind of crank bolts do I need?

Hi all,

I got a FSA Compact MegaExo 50/34 crank. I want to remove the 50 chainring and go to a single chainring. The crankset comes with FSA crankbolts and they are too big if I go down to a...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
06-15-07, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 461,150
Posted By duongrn

FSA Vision 42cm handlebar and 90cm stem trade

I've got a 42cm FSA vision handlebar and stem that is matte black.

Looking to trade for a glossy black FSA vision 40cm handlebar and 90cm stem.

The handlebar has Dia Compe time trial brakes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By duongrn

Hey Jack, what year bike do you have?

Hey Jack, what year bike do you have?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By duongrn

Easton EC90 fork vs Specialzied Zertz fork

Wondering if anyone had experience with road comfort with a Easton EC90 SLX vs any Specialzied Carbon fork with zertz?

I konw that the easton will be lighter but didn't know if they are better at...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-06, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By duongrn

Yeah I've got a 11-34 and an Ultegra Long Cage...

Yeah I've got a 11-34 and an Ultegra Long Cage handles it fine. I was more intrested in why the 11-30 , 9 speed range was such a rare configuration.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-06, 12:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By duongrn

So I should get a 13-30 8 speed and just a loose...

So I should get a 13-30 8 speed and just a loose 11 cassette?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-06, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By duongrn

ok

ok
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By duongrn

11-30 9 Speed Cassettes?

Just curious why there aren't any on the market. At least I haven't found one.
SRAM and Shimano road cassette usually only go up to 11-27 and then start with 11-32, 34 for MTB cassettes.

IRC has...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By duongrn

Just trying to lose some weight from a brifter to...

Just trying to lose some weight from a brifter to just a brake lever, since I am only running a single chain on front.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-06, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By duongrn

Brake Lever Recommendation

So I had a left hand Shimano BL-600 brake on my bike, however it wasn't as sturdy as the Shimano Ultegra Brake/Shifter so I went back to that, even though I don't need the shifter part. The Ultegra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

I already made the mistake of getting an XTR...

I already made the mistake of getting an XTR rapid rise derailleur and off course that didn't work. I then got a traditional one and had some problems with it skipping gears. I didn't have enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-06, 05:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By duongrn

I don't have either bikes, but I do have ride an...

I don't have either bikes, but I do have ride an Allez. I've looked at both bikes to get as a 2nd bike.

I like the Roubaix much more then than Sequoia. Dependant on the model the Roubaix will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-06, 11:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

I see, your talking about the brake cable itself...

I see, your talking about the brake cable itself with that large bend. I'll check it out.
I will see this is how the cable lenght came on the specialized allez. I guess I shouldn't assume that it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

Let me know if there is going to problems with...

Let me know if there is going to problems with rubbing on the 34 in rear. I posted the same question and got the answer if it works , I should be okay.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-06, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

Your right, the 34 does rub up against the...

Your right, the 34 does rub up against the pulley. I haven't used the 34 unless I really have to. I am thinking I could get a longer derailleur hanger to lower the entire rear, what do you think?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

I've thought about it as well. But I kept the...

I've thought about it as well. But I kept the pair together "just in case" I wanted to slap on a front derailleur and go to a double.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

The reason I started the build is I bought a...

The reason I started the build is I bought a triple allez specialized and that damn front derailleur would never shift right. Also I couldn't use the high/high and low/low gears. Finally I've got...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,416,153
Posted By duongrn

I am using a Ultegra triple long cage. I tried...

I am using a Ultegra triple long cage. I tried using a Shimano XTR mtb long cage but had difficulty with gear skipping for some reason.

Shimano Ultegra brakes and Shimano shifters.

The crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-06, 01:23 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,416,153
Posted By duongrn

It is a 34T single crank. There is no front...

It is a 34T single crank. There is no front derailleur. The rear is a 11-34 XTR cassette. I get around 22-24 at the top speed using the 11t in the rear depending on my cadence. but it climbs like a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-06, 01:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

I'll take that as a compliament. I don't work at...

I'll take that as a compliament. I don't work at a bike shop but will admit that I did have to get a LBS to chang out the headset and to cut the fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-06, 11:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 997
Posted By duongrn

Thanks all for the help, see the result

Thanks all for the help on this forum. I finally finished by build up. It is a single using a 11-34 xtr cassette with an Ultegra rear triple deailleur.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-06, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By duongrn

You are right, one of the picts is when it is the...

You are right, one of the picts is when it is the 2nd largest cog and the other one is on the largest cog.

Dumb question: why shouldn't the there be contact on the cog?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-06, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By duongrn

I don't get any vibration however, I do feel when...

I don't get any vibration however, I do feel when I am the largest 34 I get this "click" about every revolution. It is like there is either too much or not enough chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-06, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By duongrn

I find that I have to shift my front gear more...

I find that I have to shift my front gear more often now because I get more rub on my front derailleur.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By duongrn

Here are the pictures. Please let me konw if I am...

Here are the pictures. Please let me konw if I am going to damage my parts by doing this. Thanks a bunch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-06, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By duongrn

Am I doing something wrong? Cassette and Derailleur

So I slapped a 11-34 XTR cassette with my shimano long cage rear ultegra derailleur and ultegra shifters,
I've been reading the forums and they say that is not possible.

I've ridden it about 50...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 885
Posted By duongrn

Brakes for Bullhorn handlebar

So I bought an bullhorn handlbar from Nashbar. The link is below.
I then bought some Shimano Deore LX brake levers. The problem is the brake lever clampsize is the exact size as the bulllhorn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-05, 12:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,453
Posted By duongrn

I am tyring to customize a commute bike to the...

I am tyring to customize a commute bike to the bare bones.
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