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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,467
Posted By Slowridr

I think the issue was because it was a new bike....

I think the issue was because it was a new bike. It broke in nicely. I did find chain lube made it a lot better. Sorry forget the name of the lube. Don't have it anymore. It was black bottle red...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 652
Posted By Slowridr

Brake track looks new. Could it be someone...

Brake track looks new. Could it be someone scratched it and then aborted the build lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,451
Posted By Slowridr

Prolink. Unless the chain and cassette are new...

Prolink. Unless the chain and cassette are new then triflow. I find it helps with vibration I get with new chains
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 652
Posted By Slowridr

Spoke hole looks like the others. Should be fine...

Spoke hole looks like the others. Should be fine then I guess
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 652
Posted By Slowridr

It came from a small wheel building shop, maybe...

It came from a small wheel building shop, maybe I should ask them. There half way around the world so returning is not an option. Shipping would cost more then its worth.




Spoke hole looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 652
Posted By Slowridr

Could this be something more then a scratch?

Does this look like anything more then a scratch? New rims
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20220401_173010_4e93f17914b816f54af869d238e1c9c136da753d.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By Slowridr

MAVIC OPEN PRO UST rims any good?

Anyone use these tubeless for gravel? How are they. Any issues with thr tubeless?

Is there anything better for tubeless setup in the price range or cheaper?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-23-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Posted By Slowridr

Yeah I love the campagnolo wheels. To bad all the...

Yeah I love the campagnolo wheels. To bad all the lower end ones arn't tubeless. Not being tubeless isn't a deal breaker but if Im buying a new set I figure to get tubeless.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Posted By Slowridr

How about the Dt swiss 1600 or 1800., would they...

How about the Dt swiss 1600 or 1800., would they work okay?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-21-22, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Posted By Slowridr

Wheelset advice for rim brake surly cc

Hi, I currently built up my surly cc and want to use it off road and on some trails. I currently have mavic aksium wheels on with thinner tires.

Looking to put on a thicker tire, maybe 35mm.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-10-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,477
Posted By Slowridr

Can we still use a VPN with no problems with GCN...

Can we still use a VPN with no problems with GCN racepass? Anyone know if it supports multiple logins?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By Slowridr

Thanks, Im not too good with this stuff but I did...

Thanks, Im not too good with this stuff but I did find this https://mybikeshop.com/products/campagnolo-freehub-body-for-shimano-sram-9-10-11-12-speed-cassettes-os-axle.html
I just assumed aluminum...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By Slowridr

Shimano Freehub for Campagnolo Record Hubs

Is there an aluminum shimano freehub for the Record hubs? For this hubs https://www.totalcycling.com/en/Campagnolo-Record-Rear-Hub/m-18905.aspx . I found the steel freehub but does the aluminum one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By Slowridr

I went ahead and ordered the cx 8.4. I found more...

I went ahead and ordered the cx 8.4. I found more support for the 8.4 then the 9.0 for the newer shimano levers. They seem to not have the clearance issue and stopping is good/adequate. I'll let you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By Slowridr

What V Brakes with shimano 5800 levers?

I'm going to build up a Surly CC with drop bars. 105 5800 levers. I was first thinking of getting canti brakes but after going through all these threads, maybe I should get mini v brakes. I won't be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,341
Posted By Slowridr

What SPD shoes are you using with your road bike?

What mtb shoes are best for road cycling? Have Shimano xt pedals. Looking for something comfortable and walkable. Definitely need something comfortable as my rides can get a little long. Any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-20, 12:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,971
Posted By Slowridr

That looks interesting. Have you tired the...

That looks interesting. Have you tired the regular antares? It's been good for me, just having some issues on longer riders. Over 100km. That should be the same shape but the widths look different. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By Slowridr

Looking for something in the 1400g range. No...

Looking for something in the 1400g range. No budget right now, that may change when I narrow it down. It's all road riding, no racing. 130/100 with 25 or 28mm tires. Probably just 25mm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By Slowridr

Wheelset help

Looking to buy or build a new wheelset. Aluminum, rim brake. Looking for lightweight but not crazy light to compromise reliability and stiffness. I can be anywhere from 170-180lbs max. Usually at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,971
Posted By Slowridr

The weird thing is I tried the toupe and it still...

The weird thing is I tried the toupe and it still bothers me. It does have a small dip, can't tell from the pic
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,971
Posted By Slowridr

Looking for flat saddle

Any saddles that are flat from back to front? I've been trying a few saddles and have issues where you have a dip near the back middle of the saddle and it comes back up somwhwre near the nose.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,125
Posted By Slowridr

direct mount vs standard mount rear derailleur

I have a Recored 12 speed derailleur that can be used DM or SM rear derailleurs. I assume I need the standard mount with my steel frame with built in hanger (Colnago Master updated frame). Or does it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By Slowridr

What caused the compression ring to mark up the...

What caused the compression ring to mark up the steerer? Did I overdue it on the preload?

Its a steel fork so don't think it matters to much or can the compression ring cause damage to steel like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,345
Posted By Slowridr

I actually just ordered the master in saronni...

I actually just ordered the master in saronni red. Ordered from the UK. Much cheaper then Canada

After taking into account the account the extra I had to pay for the fork and paint on the Gunnar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By Slowridr

Thanks. Sorry I missed that It helps in...

Thanks. Sorry I missed that

It helps in making my decision of buying or not. Not that I usually break spokes but I don't like having rims that I can't fix if something stupid happens like a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By Slowridr

DT Swiss PR1400 wheel spokes

Hi, thinking of getting the wheelset but want to know if a spoke breaks would I be able to replace it? Or would I have to send the wheel away?
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,345
Posted By Slowridr

Colnago Master Vs Gunnar roadie

Sorry I meant Gunnar roadie vs colnago master. Don't know how to change the title.

If you had to choose between these 2 which one would you build? What advantages would one have over the other....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,011
Posted By Slowridr

No dealer close by (Canada). I'm gonna order...

No dealer close by (Canada). I'm gonna order straight from them and build myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,011
Posted By Slowridr

Can anyone help with sizing for the Gunnar...

Can anyone help with sizing for the Gunnar Roadie? I'm just under 6 feet, if not 6 feet tall. Bottom bracket to saddle is 29.5 inches. I thinking 56, but maybe 58. Don't see too much difference...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By Slowridr

Scratch on fork or something else?

Just noticed this. It's weird because I can't actually feel it. Can this be more then just a scratch on a carbon fork?

I believe it's only a scratch because it's not visable on some angles. Just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

Thanks for you help everyone. I've decided to...

Thanks for you help everyone. I've decided to build up the frame.

I just want to confirm the bulge has not effect on the safety or build of the frame? Sorry for asking again. Im just not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-19, 05:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

Thanks for that. I'll cut them some slack then....

Thanks for that. I'll cut them some slack then. But a reply would of still been nice.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

Can't even find a number for them. I found a...

Can't even find a number for them. I found a number for merry sales. Maybe a sister company or the distributor. That's where the shipping came from. I've reached out to that email. Let's see if they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

Still no response. I sent a second email Monday...

Still no response. I sent a second email Monday night.

I was gonna take the advice of other and just keep it. However them not responding is ticking me off. On there site it says they don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

I know it's hard to see but can anyone say why...

I know it's hard to see but can anyone say why and how the bulge in pic 3 came about? Is this normal in a steel frame? Is it just the manufacturing process. I know it's small but find it strange. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

No reply from manufacturer. Been 2 days already....

No reply from manufacturer. Been 2 days already. I guess they think I should keep the frame 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

Thank you. I was expecting the total bike to...

Thank you.

I was expecting the total bike to come in around 2k total. I also don't believe I should be okay with imperfections because the bike will get dinged and scratches afterwards. I have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-19, 11:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

Yeah the first and third one bother me. The third...

Yeah the first and third one bother me. The third one can't see very well but it's a small bulge. Don't know if it's from manufacturing.

Steel doesn't usually catastrophicly fail I hear. I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

I'm probably gonna regret this after but I've...

I'm probably gonna regret this after but I've emailed them asking for a return. Shipping is gonna be expensive and I think I'm right that they should pay the shipping also.

Kinda a headache...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-19, 06:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

Yes it's a soma smoothie. Purchased brand...

Yes it's a soma smoothie.

Purchased brand new from the manufacturer. I got a deal because I think it was one of the last ones in black (maybe 2017 or 2018 model). It was almost half price but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,425
Posted By Slowridr

New steel frame. Small dings and defect

Just received a new frame. Found a few little dings on inspection. Should I be concerned? Any safety concerns?

The first 2 pics are on the seat tube. 2 very small dings or dents. Don't know if you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-05-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,076
Posted By Slowridr

Help compare bike fit of 2 different bikes

Have a question on how the Smoothie size 58 compares to the Supersix size 56? I am most worried about reach and how different they are. I know the smoothie 58 is almost 1 cm longer in effective top...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-01-19, 05:30 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 40,821
Posted By Slowridr

Steel bike failure. Is this manufacturing or something else?

How would this happen? I'm was just googling all city bikes as I'm looking at the mr pink and came across this. Was wondering about what went wrong. I thinks it's a all city macho man but I could be...
Forum: Southwest
11-15-19, 11:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,281
Posted By Slowridr

Any good rides from the Vegas strip? I know about...

Any good rides from the Vegas strip? I know about red rock and will probably be doing that again. Anything else?

I left the snow behind in Toronto and doing a little cycling vacation in Santa...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,480
Posted By Slowridr

Surly Cross Check dropout question

I just built up a surly cross check. Just wondering how far do I screw in the screws into the rear dropout?

I have a deore hub(135) and after I installed the wheel I realized my chain was too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,256
Posted By Slowridr

Need to fit a 34.9 front derailleur on a 28.6 frame

It's a m670 front derailleur. Shimano website says it fits a 28.6 frame with adaptor. Not sure if adapter was suppose to come with it as I bought it on ebay.

Can't find the adapter locally on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By Slowridr

Avid dial 7 brake levers with alivio t4000 brakes?

Are these compatible? V brakes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,467
Posted By Slowridr

Also ruled out the pedals. What chain lube...

Also ruled out the pedals.

What chain lube would be best if it is caused by slight chain vibration?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,467
Posted By Slowridr

I haven't posted in a while because I thought the...

I haven't posted in a while because I thought the vibration was getting better and was hoping it would go away. However it's back and annoying as ever.

I tried my other wheels to see if that was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-19, 05:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Slowridr

Would a tiagra 50/34 crank work with the alivio...

Would a tiagra 50/34 crank work with the alivio or deore shifters? Im guessing I would have to get road bike front derailleur and not sure about the shifting.

I'm basically looking at getting a...
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