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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,093
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Thanks. I was worried that the fork would look...

Thanks. I was worried that the fork would look out of place on an older frame but I really like it. I looked at the cinch design. It's a little pricey for me but I should just save up because it'll...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,093
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Multiple chainrings needed

I've been commuting with a 42 for a couple weeks and I'm staying in the top there gears the whole time. A smaller chainring for commuting would keep me on the 11 cog the whole time. When I'm loaded...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,093
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Crankset for an old mountain bike turned bikepacking gravel grinder

I'm turning a 1995 Gary Fisher Cronus into a flat bar (for the time being but I have brifters and bars to experiment with later) gravel grinder/bikepacking bike. After about a year I finally found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Just in (in case others were wondering)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B79byBoFM8I/?igshid=r44va7nr081b

Gravelking sk's in 26x2.10!

​​​​ I don't even care about price. I've been wanting these to come out ever since I put 700x35's on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By Leatherfeathers

https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Thunder-Burt-Foldi...

https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Thunder-Burt-Folding-Evolution/dp/B00HZ113VM/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?cv_ct_cx=thunder+burt&keywords=thunder+burt&pd_rd_i=B00HZ113VM&pd_rd_r=765ac7ce-bdb5-4791-8892-23f69142...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Don't know which forum to post to about tires

I'm looking for a very specific tire and I'm having a hard time. I realize that I'm going to have to compromise but it seems that I can only come up with options that are ridiculously expensive.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-19, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

my other idea was to use an apex 1 that is...

my other idea was to use an apex 1 that is supposed to be able to handle a 42tooth cassette. Sram says that it's 10 and 11 speed compatable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

That helps a lot. I have an older apex 2x10 Rd...

That helps a lot. I have an older apex 2x10 Rd that I could gift this bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Hahaha thanks.

Hahaha thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Awesome, thank you. The wheel I'm using and the...

Awesome, thank you. The wheel I'm using and the cassette I'm thinking of buying uses a Shimano freehub so should be fine there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

I've been looking at the goat link but it says...

I've been looking at the goat link but it says it's not compatible with sram drivetrains. Do you have any experience with that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

I'm not concerned with the brand but I'm not sure...

I'm not concerned with the brand but I'm not sure about microshift having a cassette with the range I'm looking for.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

I intend on using a long cage rear derailleur....

I intend on using a long cage rear derailleur. The combination I'm considering is an 11-42 and the GX type 2.1 clutch derailleur which should work just fine. I'm just not sure about whether shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

I meant spacing. Sorry. Thank you for the link....

I meant spacing. Sorry. Thank you for the link. However, I read the article and it shows the information I need about sram 10 speed "exact actuation" components but I still can't find any information...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,944
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Sunrace wide range cassette compatibility

I am having a really hard time finding information about sunrace cassette compatibility. I'm building a touring bike out of a 26 inch Gary fisher and the plan is to use drop bars, 1x drivetrain, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-13-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,975
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Cheapest gravel bike that comes stock with sram groupset

I know that sram is more expensive. I get it. I wish I hadn't switched and fallen in love with their system but I did so here we are. I have to many bikes and they are all using some technologies...
Forum: Touring
02-04-19, 12:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By Leatherfeathers

​https://www.thinglink.com/scene/49813013138296012...

​https://www.thinglink.com/scene/498130131382960128?buttonSource=viewLimits

I found this for the Jones bar application. Having a hard time finding those aero bars. I would also need shims since...
Forum: Touring
02-01-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Aero bar arm pads for velo orange crazy bars

The title says most of it but here are the details. I got these bars

https://velo-orange.com/products/crazy-bars

I got them because I really like the idea of flat bars (swept in this case)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Awesome. Thanks a lot. I really like these...

Awesome. Thanks a lot. I really like these cranks. 175 is a little long for me on a single speed but having gears to control my cadence will be nice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Does this work as a double crankset?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/15329616156591786377606530874337_78ad97a523bab15952a8a458b2f853c69c991ae1.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-18, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,169
Posted By Leatherfeathers

I did some more research on metrea and they only...

I did some more research on metrea and they only have options for disc brakes. The frame doesn't have any disc mounts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,169
Posted By Leatherfeathers

My other thought is that the hinge on the back of...

My other thought is that the hinge on the back of cross levers would be where your hand is going to be while shifting. Seems uncomfortable. The main issue with the idea I have with this is that the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-18, 07:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,169
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Correct. Unless we're not understanding what they...

Correct. Unless we're not understanding what they mean by "along side".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-18, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,169
Posted By Leatherfeathers

I would love that groupset but it's waaaaaaaaay...

I would love that groupset but it's waaaaaaaaay outside my price range. Probably always will until it's 10 years old on eBay or something.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,169
Posted By Leatherfeathers

No downtube shifting or stem shifting but even if...

No downtube shifting or stem shifting but even if there was I'm not into moving my hands away from the brakes that much. Just preference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,169
Posted By Leatherfeathers

I have the sram tt500s on my single speed right...

I have the sram tt500s on my single speed right now and I was hoping to use them on this build but my main issue is that I want the shifters and levers close together so no shifters in the flats and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,169
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Bullhorn/shifters/brake levers

I want to use bullhorns on a 2x9 speed bike I'm building. I've tried drops and I'm not really into them. I feel like I'm twisting my wrist forward to apply brakes while on the hoods and I spent no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-17, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Trail/Road tires

Looking for a 35mm tire that has a tread suited for commuting on pavement and riding some light trails.

I've checked out the panaracer gravel King, the Continental speed ride, and the clement...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-17, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Tires

I'm buying an all city nature boy tomorrow and the only things I can think to change right off the bat are the tires. I'm looking to have it as a commuter for work but I want to be able to ride some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,341
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Sorry, I didn't specify anything really. I'm...

Sorry, I didn't specify anything really. I'm running bullhorns and using the tt500 bar end levers. I think the placement of the hole is definitely important but I have a hard time believing that it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,341
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Wow, sorry, didn't realize that I didn't say that...

Wow, sorry, didn't realize that I didn't say that I'm running bullhorns. I clearly confused a lot of people about that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,341
Posted By Leatherfeathers

All city nature boy brake cables

I'm switching to sram tt500 levers so I need to drill my handlebars and route the cables and housing internally. I want to use a grommet to make the holes on the bars look neat but I don't know what...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-17, 08:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,095
Posted By Leatherfeathers

Couldn't you do it the way he was saying if the...

Couldn't you do it the way he was saying if the dropouts were long enough and got the chain length just right?
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