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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By jambon

Using an undersized tube , what issues does this cause?

Hi there ,

Can I get away with a tube marked 35 c in a 44mm tire ?

What kind of issues if any would I have ?

Thanks
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-22, 05:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By jambon

Effect of dropping BB with smaller wheel tire combo?

Lets imagine that pedal strike is not an issue here.

What would a bike feel like if you could switch to a smaller wheelset that would drop the Bottom Bracket substantially?

am thinking of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-22, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,388
Posted By jambon

I also recommedn going with a very thin soled shoe

I also recommedn going with a very thin soled shoe
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-22, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,388
Posted By jambon

Xpaedo spry , Stamp 1 , stamp 5 , and these...

Xpaedo spry , Stamp 1 , stamp 5 , and these https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/pedals/momentumbicycle-flypaper-pedals-review/
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By jambon

Thanks , how do I report? I cant seem to find a...

Thanks , how do I report? I cant seem to find a button for that
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By jambon

Cannot Delete a Thread, Possible to contact a Moderator?

Hi there ,

It seems that I cannot delete a thread I started via the normal way of clicking on edit.

Is there any way I could contact a mod and request it be deleted? email or otherwise

Thanks
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-16-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By jambon

Id check out the new surly disc trucker frame if...

Id check out the new surly disc trucker frame if it suits your riding style/genre. I have long legs short torso. Its as close to what id get made if I could afford to get a custom frame built. The BB...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-16-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,851
Posted By jambon

So......What your saying is that the forward back...

So......What your saying is that the forward back plain relationship of the knee to the pedal spindle does not matter at all , except in extremes which your unlikely to find yourself in unless the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-16-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,851
Posted By jambon

Saddle fore aft ? help !

How do yall set saddle fore aft?

like what's your logic or what feel do you look for when riding the bike ?

Should my knees be right over the pedal spindle like on top of the cranks or should I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-02-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,639
Posted By jambon

Balance Method V Kops to set saddle fore aft?

Hi there ,

I have read a lot of views about KOPS (Knee over pedal axle being) kind of old hat and that setting saddle setback so that body weight is properly distributed over the bike is a better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By jambon

Thanks! 45mm it is

Thanks! 45mm it is
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By jambon

Fender size for 700 x 35c Tyre

Howdy good people,

So for a tyre thats 700 x 35c what kind of fender should I best go with , does 45mm in width sound about right?

I am looking at sks Blumels.

J
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-06-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,097
Posted By jambon

Move saddle back or get longer stem?

Hi ,

When I ride my bike i often find myself settling far back on the saddle so that I'm not really sitting on the saddle properly but more like on the back edge.

I already have a generous...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,821
Posted By jambon

I should have said , its 27 x 1 1/4 , so very...

I should have said , its 27 x 1 1/4 , so very similar to 700c x 32 really. Would you have ever thought about lower than 39/17 or do you reckon that's the cutoff?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,821
Posted By jambon

Lowest gearing on a road going singlespeed

I am interested in hearing what lower kind of gearing people run , like what is the lowest gearing that people would go to on single speed city bikes or road oriented single speeds. Is 38 x16 crazy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By jambon

Thanks Andy , important point I left out , this...

Thanks Andy , important point I left out , this is a 1x so no issue with a front deraileur
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By jambon

Moving Hollowtech BB52 spacers around, whats pushing it?

Hi,

At the moment I have 5mm (2x2.5mm)of spacer on non drive side and 2.5 on drive side made up of what I think is a 0.7mm spacer and a 1.8mm spacer..

I want to move the chainring inwards a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By jambon

New steel fork slightly misaligned , normal or replace on warranty?

Hi

I picked up a surly steel frame new a few weeks back. It has thru axles.

As i was building it up I noticed that by eyeballing the front wheel that it was not sitting in the center of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,440
Posted By jambon

Forgive the resurrection of an old thread ,...

Forgive the resurrection of an old thread , looking to hear from somebody running 180 cranls on an LHT / DT ? bit too low or ok?k
Forum: Touring
11-30-20, 07:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,295
Posted By jambon

I keep a plastic bag or shower cap hidden tucked...

I keep a plastic bag or shower cap hidden tucked in under the nose, you can buy an official brooks waterproof one cover too. I did this with all my non leather saddles anyway just so I wouldn't have...
Forum: Touring
11-29-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,796
Posted By jambon

1 x 9 for touring , 32T cog 11-42 cassette

Hi

I am planning a touring bike build on 700c wheels. I have a strong urge to make it a 1x. I like 1x on my mountain bike , its the simplicity I enjoy plus a small weight save and less clutter on...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-24-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,646
Posted By jambon

Bottom Bracket Drop/Height , talk to me people!

Friends,

Being tall and long of leg I always felt that my correct seat height put my center of gravity up high enough that I felt a little unstable on my bikes and meant that I had to do all sorts...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-14-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,865
Posted By jambon

Sore tired Neck muscles when descending with drop bars

I have a bike and to the best of my knowledge the fit is pretty dialed in. Its a drop bar touring bike. It feels comfortable on the flat in any of the positions or on climbs. However If I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-20, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By jambon

I have other bikes with zero or minimal play...

I have other bikes with zero or minimal play between the freehub body / hub, this bike has a bit more than that . thanks for the replies , I guess hubs dont matter so much performance wise then as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By jambon

Will upgrading a rearwheel/hub make a noticeable difference?

I have a pretty cheap rear wheel build on a bike that I like . It has a Shimano FhRM-30 hub which I believe is a cheap but functional chinese part. It has a certain amount of movement in the freehub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By jambon

Do you mean try put a 135 or 130mm rear wheel in...

Do you mean try put a 135 or 130mm rear wheel in there ? or do you mean try find a rare 125mm 700 c axled wheel ? Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By jambon

Dan thanks for the heads up , I have special long...

Dan thanks for the heads up , I have special long arm calipers as you suggested to get around this issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-20, 04:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By jambon

Options for 700c wheels on old french bike with narrow frame spacing

Hi there ,

I have an old perugeot , carbolite steel ,made for 27 x 1 1/4 inch wheels , it has 125 spacing at rear and something like 98 or so up front.

Id like to put a modern wheelset in there...
Forum: Touring
04-26-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,015
Posted By jambon

Small sized front panniers

hi all ,

what options are out there for a very small front pannier for use on a lowrider rack on a light touring set up ?

J
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By jambon

got onto Funn They make a 107 mm spindle for...

got onto Funn

They make a 107 mm spindle for 68/73 BB shells and a 122mm spindle for the 183 BB

This one measures 107mm

Also tried tapping thee arm onto the spindle with a mallet but I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By jambon

Yes the Right hand spindle seated fine against...

Yes the Right hand spindle seated fine against the cup.

if it were designed for an 83mm BB shell shouldnt I expect to see a lot more than 4mm of a gap?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By jambon

Spindle style crank not fitting into Hollowtech 2 BB52

Hi there ,

Interested to hear some thoughts on this riddle.

Installing a Funn Hooka 1x crank into a BB52 Hollowtech 2 Bottom Bracket in a 68cm Bottom Bracket shell.

The BB52 comes with 2 x...
Forum: Touring
03-30-20, 05:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,957
Posted By jambon

Thanks for checking that out for me

Thanks for checking that out for me
Forum: Touring
03-27-20, 04:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,957
Posted By jambon

Brooks B17 V C17 Rail length?

I figure that this is the best place to ask this ,

Can anyone tell me if there is a significant difference in how far back a Brooks Cambrium C17 can be placed on a seatpost in comparison to a B17...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-20, 04:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By jambon

Any 26.8 seatposts with lots of setback ?

Hi there ,

I have a brooks B17 that I just cant get quite into that sweet spot due to the notoriously short rails.

My bike has a 26.8 seatpost

If it took 27.2 I could use something like the...
Forum: Touring
03-09-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By jambon

The one I have is a Shimano Deore XT MTB triple ,...

The one I have is a Shimano Deore XT MTB triple , it needs a hollowtech 2 Bottom Bracket. I picked it up second hand for approx $30 on a mountain bike forum.

They seem difficult to come across , a...
Forum: Touring
03-08-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By jambon

Any one touring on 180 mm cranks ?

Hi ,

I just put 180mm cranks on my touring bike , up from 175. I had a 180 set I picked up cheap lying around.I am 6'2 with long legs 35inch inseam approx

Not sure if i like it yet , may have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 795
Posted By jambon

So the 9 speed crank will put the chainrings...

So the 9 speed crank will put the chainrings closer together so that the 8 speed chain will end up rubbing on the rings on more extreme chainlines

ill need to shim or use a 9 speed chain ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-20, 06:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 795
Posted By jambon

8 speed chain and 8 speed chainrings on 9 speed triple cranks?

Hi ,

I am hoping to put some 8 speed rings on a shimano deore xt fcm760 triple crank which is a 9 speed crank I believe.

Will the chainrings be too close together ? as the spacing for 9 is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,014
Posted By jambon

Shimano CX50 Cantis , replacing stock brake pads with brake shoes that take inserts

Hi,

I have a set of CX50 cantis on a touring bike.

here are pictures of the stock brake pad type;...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,104
Posted By jambon

The bike is recommended for a 120mm fork...

The bike is recommended for a 120mm fork preferably but can handle a 130mm fork at a push according to the manufacturer (brand x hardtail ht-01)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,104
Posted By jambon

Swapping suspension for rigid fork , what length?

Hi ,

I am going to save a hardtail i have and make it rigid.

It has a 130mm travel fork with A2C of 500mm

I have been offered an aluminium rigid fork for a good price at 455mm.

Does this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,624
Posted By jambon

Play in Jockey wheels , can it effect shifting ?

Hi ,

I am trying to troubleshoot a sram x-7 9 speed rear derailleur that has always shifted poorly.

I replaced a freehub body that had play in it , this improved things some .

Have replaced...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-17-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,046
Posted By jambon

Becoming a heel down pedaler means lower saddle height ?

What are you thoughts on this , is it possible to get away with a lower saddle height by changing pedal technique? The article linked below suggests you coukd drop a saddle by up to 4cm if you pedal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By jambon

BMX crank on a road bike ?

Hi there,

I am looking for a 180mm single speed crankset. I have found one second hand but it is a BMX crankset ,Truativ BMX ISIS crankset 180mm with Giga Pipe ISIS bottom bracket.

Will this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,850
Posted By jambon

Well on this particular crank I can switch out...

Well on this particular crank I can switch out the chainring so that should not be an issue
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,850
Posted By jambon

bmx crank on a road bike ?

Hi there,

I am looking for a 180mm single speed crankset. I have found one second hand but it is a BMX crankset ,Truativ BMX ISIS crankset 180mm with Giga Pipe ISIS bottom bracket.

Will this...
Forum: Touring
12-31-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,461
Posted By jambon

Hi Robbie , Enjoyed your video. I am...

Hi Robbie ,

Enjoyed your video. I am planning on doing this trip but in reverse from Cork to London. I am wondering how well those sustrans national routes are signposted in the UK or would you...
Forum: Touring
12-29-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,515
Posted By jambon

Simple budget AA/AAA battery run GPS for touring

Hi ,

​​​​​​Apologies for posting yet another GPS thread. I am lost in a sea of information and I am not too tecchy/computer literate . I am looking for a simple GPS for navigating on tour , idealy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By jambon

Inexpensive 180mm cranks?

Do budget 180 mm cranksets exist ? I have a long inseam just short of 90cm so I want to see how I fare with longer cranks.

The second hand 180 cranks on ebay are very expensive , new ones cost...
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