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Forum: Touring
06-15-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

hydro housing! That may be wide enough (internal)...

hydro housing! That may be wide enough (internal) to route the wire! Very creative thought. I bet it would mount nicely to the cable stays on the downtube.
Forum: Touring
06-15-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

Not fretting at all! Actually this is perfect. I...

Not fretting at all! Actually this is perfect. I don’t mind it being routed outside, at all. It looks like there is no way around using zip ties to couple the wire to tubing. This is something that I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,390
Posted By Cpn_Crank

Yeah dude, I can tell you have put some love into...

Yeah dude, I can tell you have put some love into it. A true beauty. What kind of mavics are you using? I couldn’t see in the picture.

above are the Fuji (technically nashbar) touring being redone...
Forum: Touring
06-14-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

what wire routing did you choose to go with? Pix...

what wire routing did you choose to go with? Pix please?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,390
Posted By Cpn_Crank

whoah! THAT is a COOL BIKE!!! Everything from the...

whoah! THAT is a COOL BIKE!!! Everything from the campy shifters, to the color scheme, to the bartape, to the tires (I also notice that stem from conti tubes :))

great job here. A true, fast...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,390
Posted By Cpn_Crank

the ADV 3.1 is well specced, I just searched it...

the ADV 3.1 is well specced, I just searched it to take a look. That is some very relaxed geo if I do say so myself. Honestly, I think ADV 3.1 may be beyond clyde, perhaps for the upper end of that...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-12-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By Cpn_Crank

ahh yes! Truly my favorite time.

ahh yes! Truly my favorite time.
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-12-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By Cpn_Crank

yez! I was thinking of fitting one of these to my...

yez! I was thinking of fitting one of these to my rack! Is it standard size? If so, will it wrap both the rear wheel and seat tube? Or better yet: both wheels?
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-12-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By Cpn_Crank

ahhh, I think you’re misunderstanding my...

ahhh, I think you’re misunderstanding my question.

the rack carrying surface has mounting Braze-ons. For accessories. They are spaced the same as water bottle mounts. They are m5 barrels, which...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-11-20, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By Cpn_Crank

it turns out that I have the security hardware...

it turns out that I have the security hardware already installed. I knew about the recall, but for some reason, could not find any Detailed info on the Issue. Surly was quite vague in description of...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-11-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By Cpn_Crank

i have seen it. Thanks for spreading the word....

i have seen it. Thanks for spreading the word. After every few rides, I use a torque wrench to make sure everything is as it should be. I’ve also treated the bolts of my rack with loctite.
Forum: Touring
06-06-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

yeah I’m thinking of going that way. The overlap...

yeah I’m thinking of going that way. The overlap doesn’t bug me all that much and I’ll live with that if it means a clean drivetrain and not-so-soggy nuts.
Forum: Touring
06-06-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

ahh so they are pretty much all effective to some...

ahh so they are pretty much all effective to some degree and there aren’t many choices. But you make a point. My clearance is pretty tight on this one, actually. There’s been toe overlap since day...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-06-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By Cpn_Crank

those look pretty cool! I may use that for the...

those look pretty cool! I may use that for the other bike I’m in the process of building. Similar to what I’m mounting to the front of the rack on the packrat.
Forum: Touring
06-06-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

yes! I’ve thought about fenders. The clearance...

yes! I’ve thought about fenders. The clearance would be tight, but they will fit. I do like the idea of a clean drivetrain. If I were to get some, I’d get something plastic and full coverage. ( I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-06-20, 02:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By Cpn_Crank

Mounting ideas for Front racks with braze-ons

Hello everyone,

I just picked up a Surly Packrat. This, for me, is the most comfortable, well tempered and compliant steed I’ve ever ridden. By 48 hours of ownership, I ran 4 errands and rode it 5...
Forum: Touring
06-06-20, 02:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

Updates on some stuff!

Quite a bit has changed here. Below are the things I’ve changed:

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-20, 12:37 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,390
Posted By Cpn_Crank

right. Totally surprised the heck out of me too....

right. Totally surprised the heck out of me too. Even some REAL clydes are riding these speed machines, and most (all) of what I see is quality stuff, quite creative stuff too. I’m in the middle of...
Forum: Touring
05-21-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Cpn_Crank

ahh! Worthwhile consideration! I’m waiting on...

ahh! Worthwhile consideration! I’m waiting on them to be machined then sent to me. However, the same Tektro brakes and same Microshift barend shifters came stock on the bike. I love the more narrow...
Forum: Touring
05-20-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Cpn_Crank

yes! It’s a rare one actually. I don’t know if...

yes! It’s a rare one actually. I don’t know if you’re familiar with mission bicycle, but they are one of San Francisco’s main custom bike shops.

https://www.missionbicycle.com/home

Anyway, I...
Forum: Touring
05-20-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Cpn_Crank

yes! That’s what I had in mind. Originally I...

yes! That’s what I had in mind. Originally I wanted STIs, but the issue Front derailleur compatibility seemed abysmal, especially if I were to want an upgrade in the future: easily achieved with the...
Forum: Touring
05-19-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Cpn_Crank

yeah I need to get the feel a little more,...

yeah I need to get the feel a little more, because I am so used to STI levers. That accident happened within my first 2 months of owning the bike (First time with barend shifters). Lesson learned...
Forum: Touring
05-19-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Cpn_Crank

this is great! With the bar ends, obviously I had...

this is great! With the bar ends, obviously I had the same gripe. With these, Knowing intuitively what position each chainring is at is Quite annoying. Not a huge problem, but I would have to put...
Forum: Touring
05-19-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Cpn_Crank

i absolutely will. Just waiting on the mail. I...

i absolutely will. Just waiting on the mail. I don’t know if you’ve seen Sheldon Browns speed compatibility article (I’m guessing you have), but I believe that it’s explained quite properly and there...
Forum: Touring
05-18-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Cpn_Crank

Deore M591 crank compatibility

Hello all!

Regarding my build, a 2016 Fuji Touring overhaul/respec: I now have a complete bike, minus the shifters I’m waiting on (some super-sweet Gevenalle CX shifters). I have converted the...
Forum: Touring
05-15-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

good to know, misleading info is the worst info....

good to know, misleading info is the worst info. Until then, I have another front wheel to hold me over.
Forum: Touring
05-15-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

ahh thank you for the sound advice! Without that...

ahh thank you for the sound advice! Without that info, I would have tinkered for sure since I am used to Having standard hubs arrive underpacked and maladjusted. I was looking at Peter white, they...
Forum: Touring
05-14-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

ahh good to know! As I (we?) live in North...

ahh good to know! As I (we?) live in North America, I find it difficult to obtain info about these Dynos. It’s opened a whole new (positive) can of worms for me and has captured my interest. 8 or 9...
Forum: Touring
05-14-20, 03:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

update: I have been looking for a matching a319...

update: I have been looking for a matching a319 Mavic to put on the front. Thanks to your advice, my scope was broadened, resulting in FINDING THE WHEEL (from a legit vendor, at that). Not only that,...
Forum: Touring
05-11-20, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

actually, I’m happy you mentioned that! The front...

actually, I’m happy you mentioned that! The front going on there is just a carryover. I plan to have a matching wheel in the front someday and will have one built.

the status of the bike itself:...
Forum: Touring
05-10-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

Thank you! So far this is a wonderful bike, and...

Thank you! So far this is a wonderful bike, and has needed very little maintenance in 3 years and is a very reactive, springy ride. It’s made in Taichung, Taiwan, my friend.
Forum: Touring
05-10-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By Cpn_Crank

2016 Fuji Touring tear down/overhaul

I’m rebuilding my Fuji touring and just wrote the final spec chart. I want any and all opinions of this build if you wish to share. I also have reasons for why I’ve chosen every part. Some I...
Forum: Touring
05-08-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By Cpn_Crank

This is a great suggestion. As you’d suggested,...

This is a great suggestion. As you’d suggested, finding one is the issue. I looked into it. I’ve had a revelation in doing so.

It turns out that the Gevenalle shifters piqued my interest. Same...
Forum: Touring
05-07-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By Cpn_Crank

Deore M591 Triple Crank with Road front derailleur

Hello, Cycling enthusiasts.

I am gearing up to overhaul my 2016 Fuji Touring. I want to use road brifters.

I have some Sora 9x3 STI levers. Everything on this bike is compatible with the...
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