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03-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By hokiefyd

$250 is too high for that bike, by at least $150....

$250 is too high for that bike, by at least $150. That said, it's the format that I'd like if looking for a bike in this segment. The steel fork will (should) be more comfortable than an aluminum...
02-21-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 63,619
Posted By hokiefyd

It's hard to beat an inkwell blue Trek from the...

It's hard to beat an inkwell blue Trek from the mid '90s!
02-21-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,202
Posted By hokiefyd

Wise advice!

Wise advice!
02-02-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 58,226
Posted By hokiefyd

Thanks...it looks like these are somewhat common...

Thanks...it looks like these are somewhat common on the market. Nice solution! Google link...
02-02-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 58,226
Posted By hokiefyd

Those look pretty sharp. Would you please post a...

Those look pretty sharp. Would you please post a link to the stops you used?
01-30-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,056
Posted By hokiefyd

The pictured rear derailer is an RD-M591, with a...

The pictured rear derailer is an RD-M591, with a 36T largest sprocket specification. It's a 9-speed derailer, so I presume you're friction shifting it across a 10-speed cassette (or else using some...
01-25-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By hokiefyd

Some also like to use a right side thumb shifter...

Some also like to use a right side thumb shifter on the left, turned upside down, with the lever under the grip. In that manner, you get a similar "push to pull cable" action that you have with most...
01-25-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By hokiefyd

I think it sometimes does. The width and shape...

I think it sometimes does. The width and shape of the FD cage is likely optimized for chain width and overall cassette width of the expected drivetrain. In practice, and especially if...
01-16-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By hokiefyd

This sounds like something in the freewheel or...

This sounds like something in the freewheel or freehub has fouled, so it turns forward as your wheel turns forward...which turns the chain and turns the crank and energizes the pedal assist sensor....
01-16-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 387,865
Posted By hokiefyd

I did the same with my Roam -- I took the "wings"...

I did the same with my Roam -- I took the "wings" off but left the down tube tray.
01-15-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 387,865
Posted By hokiefyd

A nice project that turned out well! One of...

A nice project that turned out well!

One of the things I miss most about my Giant Roam is the excellent solution Giant have for cable routing, in that tray below the down tube. I don't like...
01-13-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 974,475
Posted By hokiefyd

I'm almost certain it does not have a tapered...

I'm almost certain it does not have a tapered head tube, even spaced back to a straight 1-1/8" steer tube. Do you have access to the bike? It shouldn't be difficult to loosen the top bolt just...
01-13-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By hokiefyd

It sounds like you're saying the front derailer...

It sounds like you're saying the front derailer is pulling the cable back from the shifter (to move to a smaller chain ring). This suggests to me a problem with the shifter...is it indexed or is it...
01-13-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,135
Posted By hokiefyd

Thank you for that. Yes, the more I think about...

Thank you for that. Yes, the more I think about it, 1/8 turn is probably too far, and 1/4 turn is way too far. I do remember a few hubs where I did need a little extra cinch from a cone...
01-12-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,135
Posted By hokiefyd

If I understand what you're saying, I think this...

If I understand what you're saying, I think this is common...it happens to me regularly. If you really lock down the DS locknut, then set the preload on the bearings by hand with the NDS locknut...
01-10-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 435
Posted By hokiefyd

Depending on your gearing range needs (I...

Depending on your gearing range needs (I apologize if you listed them, Winfried, and I just missed them), don't overlook the Microshift Advent SS (https://www.microshift.com/models/rd-m6195s/) (SS...
01-07-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 792
Posted By hokiefyd

The Amazon link...

The Amazon link...
01-07-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By hokiefyd

The left/front shifter from that shifter set will...

The left/front shifter from that shifter set will almost certainly index shift the FD-TZ510 correctly.

Shimano has left/front shifters in the TZ500 family...
01-07-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 792
Posted By hokiefyd

There is a lot of variation in the Shimano...

There is a lot of variation in the Shimano Revoshift line. The RS41s also have a silver body, and I think they share the more premium feeling "overrunning action" of the RS45s and RS47s. The RS41s...
01-06-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 792
Posted By hokiefyd

It looks like the SL-RS47 might be 3x8 only...so...

It looks like the SL-RS47 might be 3x8 only...so you did good with the 45s. I hope you like them!
01-05-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 938
Posted By hokiefyd

Pedantics for sure (what else is BF good for,...

Pedantics for sure (what else is BF good for, right?), but I think the definition of a bike's reach is independent of stem length. I think most define it as the horizontal distance between the center...
01-05-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 792
Posted By hokiefyd

If you otherwised liked the original Revoshift...

If you otherwised liked the original Revoshift shifters, then I'd order up a new pair of them. Your original ones were probably SL-RS25 or SL-RS35...which are on the lower end of the Revoshift line....
01-01-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,604
Posted By hokiefyd

Those older derailleurs (RD-M300, etc.) don't...

Those older derailleurs (RD-M300, etc.) don't typically support a very large cassette sprocket, since large cassettes weren't all that popular back in the day. I don't think it'd work well with a 34-...
01-01-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By hokiefyd

Wow. No, that's my bad! I've previously used, and...

Wow. No, that's my bad! I've previously used, and often recommend, the Speed Rides, so I should have picked up on that! Maybe I overlooked it.

In this case, I recommend looking at the "monster...
01-01-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By hokiefyd

It would help to know your desired tire size. ...

It would help to know your desired tire size. There are plenty of light XC tires that would probably do well in your conditions. Look also at one of several winter-specific tires, like one of...
12-28-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,561
Posted By hokiefyd

In addition to this very good suggestion, check...

In addition to this very good suggestion, check out the Continental Ride Tour. I use and recommend these as very durable tires:
...
12-18-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,604
Posted By hokiefyd

The fork looks non-original. It appears to have...

The fork looks non-original. It appears to have a bit of flair up near the crown, sort of like a faux lug. I think I've seen similar on some Tange-branded forks. Does the decal on the side of the...
12-07-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,089
Posted By hokiefyd

I know this is sort of off the original topic,...

I know this is sort of off the original topic, but I use KMC quick links on KMC chains on my 8- and 9-speed drivetrains and they're definitely reusable. KMC puts a "-R" at the end of the part number...
12-07-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,604
Posted By hokiefyd

Yes, I think the roller clutch hub uses a bespoke...

Yes, I think the roller clutch hub uses a bespoke freehub body that isn't compatible with others (since it's not the traditional ratchet-and-pawl design). I think Shimano likely made 8/9/10-speed...
12-05-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,604
Posted By hokiefyd

I, too, have a '97 with the original Matrix...

I, too, have a '97 with the original Matrix wheels and they're a real pain to mount a set of tires. I've found that tubeless compatible tires (such as those Schwable G-Ones) have beads that are even...
12-04-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By hokiefyd

To confirm, it's the thread-on cones that are...

To confirm, it's the thread-on cones that are pitted, not the races internal to the hub, yes?



This sounds far more expensive than it should be. Are you at all near a bike shop, where you could...
11-20-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By hokiefyd

I have a set or two of the threaded post Jagwire...

I have a set or two of the threaded post Jagwire pads, as often used with linear pull brakes, and I find them to be plenty powerful and quiet. I have no complaints and I reckon those smooth post...
11-14-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By hokiefyd

You might find some folks here:...

You might find some folks here: https://www.bikeforums.net/alt-bike-culture/ who share some of your passions. I think motorized bikes are interesting, but I don't have any relevant experience to...
11-14-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,604
Posted By hokiefyd

I think the lugged frames borrowed geometry from...

I think the lugged frames borrowed geometry from Trek's 500-series touring bikes, and the TIG frames got away from that. Vintage-Trek.com is a great resource for all the technical specs to dive deep...
11-11-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 387,865
Posted By hokiefyd

That is one thing the otherwise very nice Shimano...

That is one thing the otherwise very nice Shimano RS45s lack -- you can't trim the front derailleur. The both sides are 100% indexed. I've not had trouble getting these to work well on any of my 3x...
11-10-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 387,865
Posted By hokiefyd

If you like twist shifters, Shimano's RevoShift...

If you like twist shifters, Shimano's RevoShift SL-RS45 (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/tourney/SL-RS45-L.html) series are pretty nice, and they're available in both 7- and 8-speed...
11-04-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By hokiefyd

This is the handlebar...

This is the handlebar (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XNJ4NLW/?coliid=I3CQVW6JUYGP6F&colid=2PIOOUC376MAK&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it) that comes on the Cannondale Treadwell, a bike very...
10-11-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,135
Posted By hokiefyd

You ought to be able to get it pretty close. I'd...

You ought to be able to get it pretty close. I'd start with trying to get the whole cassette without rub in the middle ring. In my experience, if you can get this, you're 90% of the way there, and...
10-10-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By hokiefyd

I have a Sunrace 11-40 9-speed cassette on one of...

I have a Sunrace 11-40 9-speed cassette on one of my bikes and I think it’s every bit as good as a Shimano. It uses a pretty standard sprocket configuration for the lowest 7 (11-13-15-18-21-24-28)...
10-10-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,651
Posted By hokiefyd

It looks pretty clean — and sharp!

It looks pretty clean — and sharp!
10-10-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 387,865
Posted By hokiefyd

How do those T&C tires ride? They’ve always...

How do those T&C tires ride? They’ve always intrigued me a little bit because of their interesting tread pattern.
10-05-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,604
Posted By hokiefyd

I think that Alivio crankset is an FC-MC14, which...

I think that Alivio crankset is an FC-MC14, which I don't think is recalled.
10-05-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,135
Posted By hokiefyd

I think this is a great approach, and one I use...

I think this is a great approach, and one I use myself.

Most of my bikes are 3x7/8/9, most are flat bar index-shifted, most can use all combinations without rub, all can use reasonable...
09-30-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,651
Posted By hokiefyd

What is the FD make and model number?

What is the FD make and model number?
09-26-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,651
Posted By hokiefyd

I do see this Sakae XCU on eBay and it very much...

I do see this Sakae XCU on eBay and it very much looks like a riveted crankset to me:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186007619405
09-26-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,651
Posted By hokiefyd

It's just a decorative trim piece -- and it very...

It's just a decorative trim piece -- and it very well may break during removal due age, being brittle, etc. You might be able to look at the back side of the crankset to see if you can figure out how...
09-25-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,604
Posted By hokiefyd

I would recommend looking at the sizing charts in...

I would recommend looking at the sizing charts in the old techincal manuals on vintage-trek.com. I bet the 18" 930 has a longer top tube, which makes it feel large. The 19" 730 might have a shorter...
09-22-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,549
Posted By hokiefyd

I think some equate H or high with the "high...

I think some equate H or high with the "high chain position" (large sprocket) and L or low with the "low chain position" (small sprocket), which is usually backwards. In many cases, the H screw is...
09-21-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,549
Posted By hokiefyd

The Disraeligears website shows this...

The Disraeligears website shows this configuration on the RD-MC11.

https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/shimano_alivio_mc11_gs_exploded_view_-_1364d_february_1994.html

It actually shows the...
09-21-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,549
Posted By hokiefyd

They have indeed. Here's an NOS Alivio RD-MC11...

They have indeed. Here's an NOS Alivio RD-MC11 from the same era, with the same "fish through" cinch plate style pictured in some of these STX derailleurs.
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