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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-31-22, 02:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,500
Posted By Big in Japan

Notes of turns & roads written in pen or pencil....

Notes of turns & roads written in pen or pencil. A paper map if necessary for longer routes.
* Batteries never run down.
* If you wrap the notes in sticky tape, or book covering material, the ink...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,789
Posted By Big in Japan

As to gearing— * Presently, depending on...

As to gearing—

* Presently, depending on what I'm doing & what other riding I might do before or after a brevet, I use WickWerks chainrings with Ultegra 8000 crankset & FD, RX8000 RD & 35 or 38 mm...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-20, 12:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,789
Posted By Big in Japan

Yes. For a while I ran a triple front with...

Yes. For a while I ran a triple front with 11-speed rear cassette. Used a brifter for the rear, and a bar-con with gutted brifter for the front. Worked well, never a problem. Some would say best of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,789
Posted By Big in Japan

Granted, hitting a knee can be a problem for...

Granted, hitting a knee can be a problem for some. This can be minimised or eliminated if you shorten the ends of the bars.

When I returned to using bar ends, I shortened the length of the drops...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,789
Posted By Big in Japan

My 2 cents: LNL 2017 : saw a few riders...

My 2 cents:

LNL 2017 : saw a few riders desperately looking for Di2 chargers at controls (and quite early in the piece).

You've had it—or at least have an uncomfortable ride ahead of you—if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,263
Posted By Big in Japan

Look at your photo & then look at the other...

Look at your photo & then look at the other photo. Forget about the finger. Look particularly at the top of the brake arms where the cable and the cable housing attach to the arms.

People are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-20, 01:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By Big in Japan

TRP RRL Brake levers issue

Has anyone had this problem? The pivot point for the cable attachment has seized on one of my TRP RRL brake levers (like these: https://trpcycling.com/product/rrl-alloy/).

Between the 'axle' of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-20, 03:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Post splay

I meant to say that my builder brazed the front posts directly to the (sloping) fork crown. This makes the posts extremely rigid.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-20, 03:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

From the comments at...

From the comments at https://www.renehersecycles.com/why-i-love-centerpull-brakes/

Ted Durant October 22, 2019 at 8:48 am #...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-20, 03:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

I believe René Herse c/p brakes will clear a 54...

I believe René Herse c/p brakes will clear a 54 mm tyre without mudguards (fenders). Write to RH to check. I think they’re modeled on MAFAC Raids, so they should fit a similar size.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-20, 03:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

I believe René Herse c/p brakes will clear a 54...

I believe René Herse c/p brakes will clear a 54 mm tyre without mudguards (fenders). Write to RH to check. I think they’re modeled on MAFAC Raids, so they should fit a similar size.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Thermionic Scott. My apologies for late follow...

Thermionic Scott. My apologies for late follow up: my brakes are on braze-on posts
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-19, 11:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Follow up: Got the Herse rinko centre pulls. I...

Follow up:
Got the Herse rinko centre pulls. I don’t care about the price. They appear better and note precisely made than MAFACs I’ve seen.
A simple and effective brake. Very well made. From the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Posted By Big in Japan

Amalgamating / self welding tape is useful for...

Amalgamating / self welding tape is useful for wrapping around tubes or cable housing.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-18-19, 05:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,096
Posted By Big in Japan

No. I have no experience of the Velological rim...

No. I have no experience of the Velological rim dynamo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,452
Posted By Big in Japan

Bike 1: 42-34 (WickWerks/Ultegra 8000) x 11-28 or...

Bike 1: 42-34 (WickWerks/Ultegra 8000) x 11-28 or 11-32 (SRAM 1170). Perfect for brevets & light touring. For heavy gravel or bike packing: 11-40 (Shimano XT)

Bike 2: 50-39-24 (105) x 14-28/32...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 16,009
Posted By Big in Japan

Gawd. Who cares? Whatever gets you thru the...

Gawd. Who cares? Whatever gets you thru the night. FWIW, IME it’s generally easier to find Shimano spares & parts when travelling thru Asia, Oceania, and Europe. I don’t know about the Americas.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-06-19, 05:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,047
Posted By Big in Japan

Thanks for all the replies. Love the first...

Thanks for all the replies. Love the first chainring solution! (The second one not so much, but still good.) Does it vibrate much? Need triangulation?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-21-19, 03:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,047
Posted By Big in Japan

Thanks for the replies. There seems to be an...

Thanks for the replies.

There seems to be an even division between those who don't care about or don't notice the shadow, and those who do. I think I'd be annoyed by the shadow.

Since posting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Thank you seamuis & bikemig for responding. ...

Thank you seamuis & bikemig for responding.

Firstly, the MAFACs modified with Paul bolts &c that you saw are likely those made by Brian Chapman. I think he’s done this with c/p’s and cantilevers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 01:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Aubergine, Thank you for your response. BIJ.

Aubergine,
Thank you for your response.
BIJ.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-19, 05:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Thanks for the reply, Aubergine. May I ask, are...

Thanks for the reply, Aubergine. May I ask, are your MAFAC & Weinmann centre pull brakes bolted on thru a bridge connecting the two arms, or mounted on brazed posts? I remember Weinmann centre pull...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Fietsbob, thanks for the reply. I've...

Fietsbob, thanks for the reply.

I've probably read every post and comment on Jan Heine's "Off the Beaten Path" blog and frequently visit the Compass / René Herse website. I've also read many...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-18-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,047
Posted By Big in Japan

Light next to front wheel

Has anyone used a front light mounted next to the front wheel like those on the Compass / René Herse racks shown here?

[I've just discovered I can't post photos or URLs since I'm new here. Please...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-19, 07:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,215
Posted By Big in Japan

Compass Rene Herse Center Pulls

Hello
I'm building a custom randonneuring bike, which will be taken on rough asphalt & occasional dirt/gravel roads.

I'm thinking of using Compass / René Herse braze on center pull brakes.
I...
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