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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-19-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

I am making them, along with a friend who is an...

I am making them, along with a friend who is an MS mechanical engineer that has spent his career designing and building high speed turbines. I have no concerns about the strength or material...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

Hey there. It means the spindles will be 8 mm...

Hey there. It means the spindles will be 8 mm longer than the stock XTR spindles (which have a Q factor of 55 mm). So you’ll be able to remove your stock spindles (the solid metal shaft around which...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

Update: I tried the SQLabs 16 mm. They solved the...

Update: I tried the SQLabs 16 mm. They solved the heel strike problem, but their release is inconsistent and almost caused two crashes. So they were pulled.

I bought the Xpedo M Force 8 with 59...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By justonwo

Ok, so I found a solution that is workable. The...

Ok, so I found a solution that is workable. The RaceFace boots fit very well to the end of the Red cranks in terms of snugness. The problem is that the hole for the spindles doesn't quite line up. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By justonwo

And I just swapped over the SRAM boots on my XX1...

And I just swapped over the SRAM boots on my XX1 pedals. They are too big and the holes are in the wrong spot. Bummer.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By justonwo

The RaceFace boots don’t work. The hole on the...

The RaceFace boots don’t work. The hole on the outside of the crank doesn’t quite line up. You’d have to remove plastic which means the edge of the boot would be very thin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 737
Posted By justonwo

Thanks for comments so far. Leisesturm , not sure...

Thanks for comments so far. Leisesturm , not sure I understand what you are getting at. I don't think I've expressed a strong opinion about what to do. Just looking for input from others who've been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 737
Posted By justonwo

What I may do is get some aero bars for my road...

What I may do is get some aero bars for my road bike/stationary bike, which I want for my gravel bike anyway. I'll use a very tall spacer stack so that the position is comfortable. I think that'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 737
Posted By justonwo

It’s an acute injury from a fall. Not a chronic...

It’s an acute injury from a fall. Not a chronic condition.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 737
Posted By justonwo

It was x-rayed. Doc thought it was a bone bruise....

It was x-rayed. Doc thought it was a bone bruise. No break. Going again on Tuesday to look for a hairline fracture but most likely just a bruised bone. Very tip or my elbow.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 737
Posted By justonwo

Bruised Elbow, Can’t Bike - What to Do?

First time in recent memory where I’ve had an injury that keeps me off the bike. Bone bruise on my elbow. I fell down a flight of stairs. Fortunately, nothing broken.

Pretty much any position on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-13-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By justonwo

The SRAM MTB boots don’t fit Red, as far as I...

The SRAM MTB boots don’t fit Red, as far as I know. It’s hard to tell if the Race Face set will work or not. I’ve ordered a set to see if they’ll fit. They may have to be slightly modified. Surprised...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

Yeah, it’s not clear to me how commonly it comes...

Yeah, it’s not clear to me how commonly it comes up. I’m not 100% convinced just how far out I need to go. Without having a convenient test, it’s hard to know. 15 mm is too much, as I can tell from...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-11-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By justonwo

Crank Arm Boots for SRAM Red - Solution Found

Anyone know of an aftermarket maker for SRAM Red? I’d like to protect the crank arm tips from chipping and rock strikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

No options for XTR spindles on eBay that I can...

No options for XTR spindles on eBay that I can find. Those that offer then are doing Ti spindles and aren't offering added lengths.

Sadly, the SQLab pedals are mostly meh. They have occasional...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

Glad I have plenty of Speedplay pedals from the...

Glad I have plenty of Speedplay pedals from the old days. I’ve always used their longer spindles. Many shops are selling the longer spindles and still have stock. I don’t think they are going away. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

Whoa! Very cool link! Sadly, many of those guys...

Whoa! Very cool link! Sadly, many of those guys don't exist anymore. The best I've been able to find is Xpedo, which does 59 mm (add 2 washers for an extra 2 mm). Not sure if that'll be enough for me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

Right, I’m not looking for 16 mm minimum. My...

Right, I’m not looking for 16 mm minimum. My probably message meant to say that pedal extenders basically force you into 16 mm minimum (usually more) and that is liable to be too much. Not to mention...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

Yep, that is a last resort option. I’d like...

Yep, that is a last resort option. I’d like something a little more elegant. Those won’t work with SPD pedals, by the way. They would need to have a bore through the middle to allow access to the hex...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

Long Spindle SPD

All, I need some longer spindle SPD pedals. My XTR pedals don’t have enough heel clearance. Is anyone aware of a high quality aftermarket brand either making spindles or entire SPD pedals?

I’m...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

Rick do you feel like they add a crazy amount of...

Rick do you feel like they add a crazy amount of length?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

I have the 55 mm spindle. That is the standard...

I have the 55 mm spindle. That is the standard length. Pedal washers won’t add enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

The seat and chain stays come out to about the...

The seat and chain stays come out to about the same outboard distance. Aftermarket spindles would be ideal but haven’t been able to find any for SPD XTR pedals.

Yeah, the shop can help but I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

Yeah, that’s probably a viable solution but 20 mm...

Yeah, that’s probably a viable solution but 20 mm is a lot of added length. I think 10-15 mm should do it. My preference would be to replace the spindles.



Yep, I don’t think there is enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By justonwo

New Gravel Build - Heels Hitting Chainstay and Seatstay

I did a frame-up build with a local bike-builder - a Cannondale Topstone Lab71. I spec'ed it with a SRAM Red 1x crankset and just took the bike for its inaugural ride. The trouble is that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,418
Posted By justonwo

I ended up having this problem with both my...

I ended up having this problem with both my trigger shifters. I took them apart and couldn’t for the life of me figure out why they wouldn’t advance.

I tried flushing with solvent and working the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 509
Posted By justonwo

I don’t usually wear a base layer in the summer...

I don’t usually wear a base layer in the summer unless it’s cool outside. So the sun damage was really from thin jerseys. I agree with you that using a base layer with a jersey, even without a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 509
Posted By justonwo

I have a thousand jerseys that I really like and...

I have a thousand jerseys that I really like and I don’t want to retire them. The base layer solves the problem without throwing out thousands of dollars of cycling jerseys.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 509
Posted By justonwo

No, that’s for swimming/surfing. It wouldn’t be...

No, that’s for swimming/surfing. It wouldn’t be comfortable for cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 509
Posted By justonwo

As far as I know, they don’t have a base layer.

As far as I know, they don’t have a base layer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 509
Posted By justonwo

That looks too loose fitting to work underneath a...

That looks too loose fitting to work underneath a jersey.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 509
Posted By justonwo

Base Layer with UPF50 Rating

I noticed last summer that I got a pretty good tan line on my back where my bib straps are. Most of my jerseys are very lightweight.

Does anyone know of a company that makes short sleeve base...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 202
Posted By justonwo

Chainring Lateral Runout

I recently replaced my 9100 crankset with an SRM PM9 with Look cranks and Ti 24 mm spindle. This is going into a BSA BB.

After installing the cranks with 9200 chainrings, I noticed lateral runout...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

SRM ordered a replacement 9200 ring and ground...

SRM ordered a replacement 9200 ring and ground down the pin to a length that is compatible with their cranks. Kudos to them. I was able to be the bolt out of the NDS cranks arm with the help of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

No, it is without a doubt 5 N-m. I verified with...

No, it is without a doubt 5 N-m. I verified with SRM. The trouble was a rounded out Park Allen driver that should be thrown out. It certainly is a lot of torque for a 4 mm screw (3 mm Allen), but it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By justonwo

SRM PM9 Power Cranks and 9200 Chainring Trouble

So with 9200 power cranks being unobtanium and with the accuracy problems reported for the 9200 power meters, I decided to swap out my 9100 power cranks for an SRM PM9 setup. I’ve been running 9200...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By justonwo

Yep, cleaned the rotors and the pads with IPA...

Yep, cleaned the rotors and the pads with IPA till no more gunk came off. Didn't fix the issue, sadly.

A couple of observations:

1) The metal clip doesn't fit snug around the pad like, say the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By justonwo

That has never worked for me for brake issues....

That has never worked for me for brake issues. Done it many times over the years. But I’ll give it a shot.



Yes, perfectly parallel. Exactly centered. No runout.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By justonwo

Barry, do you have a preferred grease? Di2...

Barry, do you have a preferred grease?

Di2 12 speed has been operating flawlessly. Only small nitpick is that the front caliper makes sort of a pulsing sound when braking. Sort of a machine gun...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By justonwo

Shimano 12 Speed Dura Ace Cassette Installation

So I bought a new set of wheels to replace my non-tubeless wheels for my Aethos. I’m getting tired of flats.

The procedure for swapping over the cassette seems simple enough, but there are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By justonwo

This is great! Thanks.

This is great! Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By justonwo

If I get the FG, what connector or adapters do I...

If I get the FG, what connector or adapters do I need to splice it into the system? Do I need a splitter that will allow me to connect the FG and the RD? Do I then also need a spare length of Di2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By justonwo

Very kind of you to offer to help. I may buy the...

Very kind of you to offer to help. I may buy the 12 speed pro interface for my own use. I realized me overpriced LBS charged me $60 to update the firmware on my new 9200 install.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By justonwo

Neither brifter shifts. Both appear in the E Tube...

Neither brifter shifts. Both appear in the E Tube software, however, and both are up-to-date.

Thanks Barry.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By justonwo

8100 Di2 Stopped Working

I’m helping a friend troubleshoot his bike. His 8100 groupset stopped responding to shifting inputs on the levers. He is able to connect to all the components and has updated all the firmware. E Tube...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,222
Posted By justonwo

It's going to depend enormously on how much you...

It's going to depend enormously on how much you shift. I probably get 500 miles before having to charge. It's long enough that you forget about needing to do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,320
Posted By justonwo

It's one of the recent features they've rolled...

It's one of the recent features they've rolled out that gets a universal eye-roll from just about everyone I know. I find that it's a distraction from the simplicity of a conventional leaderboard. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,522
Posted By justonwo

I don't see any downside to using chamois cream,...

I don't see any downside to using chamois cream, and I've found that it is helpful to prevent the formation of the much dreaded saddle sores. I haven't found my Assos bibs to be any more comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,630
Posted By justonwo

If their firmware worked as advertised, I'd be a...

If their firmware worked as advertised, I'd be a happy camper. It almost never does, though. I'm glad after a year of having my 530 sit on the shelf in my office that I can finally use it. I used to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,630
Posted By justonwo

My 530 has had sensor dropouts since I bought it...

My 530 has had sensor dropouts since I bought it last summer. I swapped it for a new one - same problem. I've been through a few software revisions. Only with the current beta software does it not...
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