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Forum: Touring
07-15-22, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,504
Posted By novecho_delta

Presenting: My dream bike (kinda)! A custom-built...

Presenting: My dream bike (kinda)! A custom-built titanium touring bike frame, designed to fit my unusual body and eat up my unusual rides. Designed by me, built by Titan Cycles out of Xi'an, China....
Forum: Framebuilders
07-14-22, 11:03 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,819
Posted By novecho_delta

Not sure if I'll be celebrated or skinned alive...

Not sure if I'll be celebrated or skinned alive for posting this here, but this is the closest I'll ever get to the wizardry that is framebuilding:

My custom touring bike, designed by yours truly...
Forum: Touring
07-08-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By novecho_delta

Hi Tillev, Great choice - Vancouver Island is...

Hi Tillev,
Great choice - Vancouver Island is one of my favourite places to tour in the world. Locals are incredibly friendly toward anyone with bags on a bike, and there are plenty of route...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-01-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 381,260
Posted By novecho_delta

Adding a 100mm fork

While I agree with a lot that was previously said about geometry changes, I added a 100mm Rockshox Recon to my 2009 Crosstrail and I really prefer how it rides. It was only a 20mm change in travel,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-19, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,882
Posted By novecho_delta

I believe the Shimano Deore Trekking RD-T6000 is...

I believe the Shimano Deore Trekking RD-T6000 is designed for a 10 speed 11-36 cassette. I'm not sure if it has a clutch or not, but it is durable, performs well, and is very affordable. If you don't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,677
Posted By novecho_delta

I've seen aluminium frames from both China and...

I've seen aluminium frames from both China and Taiwan. I'm looking for a light-ish frame with disc brake mounts and a tapered head tube. I don't really want to purchase a complete bike, as I have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,677
Posted By novecho_delta

No-name aluminium MTB frames

Hello,
In the past few years, especially recently, there have been far more no-name mountain bike frames hitting the market, mostly from China. I know that there have been many long discussions...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-25-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 381,260
Posted By novecho_delta

I'm purchasing new brakes anyway, so that won't...

I'm purchasing new brakes anyway, so that won't be a problem.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 381,260
Posted By novecho_delta

I have a 75mm RST front fork (which is rubbish...

I have a 75mm RST front fork (which is rubbish and is now frozen shut) I've already tested the slacker geometry of a 120mm fork. Forgive me for this, but I put 5 cm of headset spacers under my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-19, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By novecho_delta

MTB drivetrains on the road

Hi,
Has anyone tried running something like a 2x11 SLX (or similar) drivetrain on a hybrid bike? What is it like? Does one outperform the gears on longer, on-road journeys?
I'm trying to upgrade my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-19, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 381,260
Posted By novecho_delta

I'm looking at 120mm forks that are easy to...

I'm looking at 120mm forks that are easy to service, made by companies that have a good reputation. I was interested in an SR Suntour fork, but their reputation for reliability has me worried. Same...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-19, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 381,260
Posted By novecho_delta

I'm turning my '09 Crosstrail Elite into a more...

I'm turning my '09 Crosstrail Elite into a more capable XC/all-purpose bike and I'm struggling to find decent XC 1 1/8" suspension forks. Has anyone tried fitting a 1 1/2" to 1 1/8" tapered headset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,644
Posted By novecho_delta

What's your source? Could you be talking about a...

What's your source? Could you be talking about a different model? Unless I'm horribly mistaken (which is very possible actually), I have an Intl. Standard disc caliper mount on the rear of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-19, 02:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,644
Posted By novecho_delta

They require personal information? Where? I have...

They require personal information? Where? I have no problems accessing the site and I haven't put any personal information in. What are you seeing?
Box caught my eye when I was looking at durable,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,644
Posted By novecho_delta

calstar - I'm located in Denmark. You would think...

calstar - I'm located in Denmark. You would think that there would be more of a trekking community here, but not from what I can see.

fietsbob - Box Components is a small US company that primarily...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-19, 02:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,644
Posted By novecho_delta

I bought my bike from a colleague. He had no idea...

I bought my bike from a colleague. He had no idea what model year it was as he had inherited it from a friend. After looking at the bike and doing some research, I believe it is a 2009 Specialized...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,644
Posted By novecho_delta

11 speed crankset compatibility

Hello,
I am new to the world of bike modification and I've recently purchased a used Specialized Crosstrail. I am currently turning it into a trekking/hybrid/all-purpose bicycle. However, I am...
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