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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 423
Posted By tFUnK

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Apologies for posting this so many times recently but I think it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 144
Posted By tFUnK

Spoke pattern math aside, I feel like I've not...

Spoke pattern math aside, I feel like I've not seen any 18h disc setups, and perhaps for good reason. If you're still inclined to continued with the build, I would vote for using a 36h hub to have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 301
Posted By tFUnK

Have also ridden worse and my gut tells me you'll...

Have also ridden worse and my gut tells me you'll probably be fine to continue riding it but I echo what others have said: if this is an important event to you then is the price of new tires worth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,136
Posted By tFUnK

I've once had a small piece of gravel get caught...

I've once had a small piece of gravel get caught in the tire and jam the rear wheel against the bottom of the caliper. I agree it's extremely rare but it's possible and when it happened it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 206
Posted By tFUnK

The quietest wheels I've got are a set of...

The quietest wheels I've got are a set of Bontrager Paradigm Elites, and from what I've read they have DT Swiss 240 internals, so perhaps that's an option (you'll need a few spacers to run a 7s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 337
Posted By tFUnK

Ideally, single tooth jumps from 12t-18t, then 4t...

Ideally, single tooth jumps from 12t-18t, then 4t jumps from 20t-36t, but I'm on 10 speed so I accept the compromise with what's commonly available (12-13-14-15-17-19-21-24-28-32, or...
Forum: Touring
05-05-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 534
Posted By tFUnK

Not here to hate; I think the issue with this...

Not here to hate; I think the issue with this thread is OP posted two very different bikes and asked BF which one they would pick if they had to whittle it down to one, with no additional context in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 255
Posted By tFUnK

Good stuff. I was able to get 32t big cog on a...

Good stuff. I was able to get 32t big cog on a Shimano short cage before as well. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By tFUnK

Ferguron will do and good luck! Kontact Token...

Ferguron will do and good luck!
Kontact Token makes a part that's specific to the Trek BB90 and there are multiple review videos of the product including the install procedure, albeit with other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By tFUnK

I think pretty much only Token makes this...

I think pretty much only Token makes this conversion BB and I got caught in analysis paralysis between getting one for $73 (with install tool) and just getting replacement 2437 bearings for $15....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 643
Posted By tFUnK

If it were me, I'd try to source some MTB hubs or...

If it were me, I'd try to source some MTB hubs or just live with 130mm hub that's squeezed in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 267
Posted By tFUnK

Now that you mention it, I think my PG1070...

Now that you mention it, I think my PG1070 cassette also required two spacers between the large 3-cog cluster and the next cog. I noticed while checking my hub bearings and freehub body and thought...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,136
Posted By tFUnK

Shimming the dropouts is an old hack, though not...

Shimming the dropouts is an old hack, though not one I have tried personally. I forget the material or object of choice, but a search might yield a feasible solution.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 349
Posted By tFUnK

chaadster yes I absolutely hate how the rear tail...

chaadster yes I absolutely hate how the rear tail drags when I'm wheeling it vertically through my cars in the garage! Both the rear and front tails have come off at least once - I'm on my last set...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 4,120
Posted By tFUnK

Yeah I suppose. I mean, I can also get scooters,...

Yeah I suppose. I mean, I can also get scooters, skate boards, roller skates used off of Craigslist. Secrecy is definitely not the primary reason I ride a bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 02:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 437
Posted By tFUnK

It sounds like you're asking about aero bar...

It sounds like you're asking about aero bar extensions with 26mm clamp? But that doesn't make sense on a 2025 bike 🤔
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 349
Posted By tFUnK

+1 for Crud but mine are the older version. Not...

+1 for Crud but mine are the older version. Not very quick to install/remove. But yeah, 25mm with fenders, 27mm tires without - that was my compromise....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,346
Posted By tFUnK

I know you asked about speed but the other part...

I know you asked about speed but the other part of this is how much more enjoyable it will be to ride nicer tires and lighter wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By tFUnK

I don't recall seeing Easton wheels with the...

I don't recall seeing Easton wheels with the groove in the brake track, at least not on their older wheels. The red hubs with traditional spoke holes also don't align with my experience with their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By tFUnK

Yup, pretty much 🤣😅 My dumb ass got the...

Yup, pretty much 🤣😅

My dumb ass got the incorrect BB. It's my own mistake but the mfgr certainly added to the confusion with their product labeling. I guess I shouldn't have assumed that BB86-95...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,184
Posted By tFUnK

In my 20+ years of cycling I've had two instances...

In my 20+ years of cycling I've had two instances of QR skewer failure. Both were of the external cam type and both had the nut end (not the lever end) unscrew itself. On one case, I'll take the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,159
Posted By tFUnK

Those stock low end Bontrager wheels aren't...

Those stock low end Bontrager wheels aren't great. I bought a used Trek bike and the rear already came with a replaced spoke. Then on a ride I broke another (only the second spoke I've ever broken in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,489
Posted By tFUnK

You just want to put enough air for it to take...

You just want to put enough air for it to take shape. Like 3-4 strokes on a mini pump, or 1 stroke on a floor pump.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By tFUnK

Ok so after some more research I realized the BB...

Ok so after some more research I realized the BB I bought is for 41mm frame shells and I need a BB that's 37mm. I'll give that a try and see if that does the trick.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,886
Posted By tFUnK

Good excuse to post my oldest bike (1998): ...

Good excuse to post my oldest bike (1998):
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But even my newer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By tFUnK

A buddy got some ICANs. They seem to be a step...

A buddy got some ICANs. They seem to be a step above the Superteam or unbranded Chinese carbon clinchers that I've owned.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,438
Posted By tFUnK

It could be coincidental that the dropped stay...

It could be coincidental that the dropped stay frame just happens to also have more exposed seat post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,008
Posted By tFUnK

Not a dumb question but I feel like gravel tires...

Not a dumb question but I feel like gravel tires will be a better choice for mixed pavement/trails than a commuter/touring tire with respect to ride comfort and traction.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,416
Posted By tFUnK

Everyone has a different definition of...

Everyone has a different definition of "commuting" so the only thing I'll contribute is that back in the day I rode a front suspension hardtail mountain bike on the streets of San Francisco (lots of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By tFUnK

I had that frame and ran 28mm tires (mounted on...

I had that frame and ran 28mm tires (mounted on skinny rims of that era), no problem.

$500 for a carbon bike from that era sounds about right, assuming no damage, good condition, good fit, etc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By tFUnK

This is a replacement (conversion?) part that...

This is a replacement (conversion?) part that substitutes for BB86, BB90, BB92. Apart from the threaded sleeve not fitting my shell, it looks like it would work to convert my press fit bearings to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By tFUnK

Trek BB90 question

I've got a Trek with BB90 (2015 Boone). The NDS bearing is shot and I thought it was a good opportunity to upgrade to a thread-together BB (similar to a Token Ninja)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,359
Posted By tFUnK

Glad it got worked out. The only thing I would...

Glad it got worked out. The only thing I would have contributed was that I've ran 32t cassettes with short cage derailleurs so that couldn't have been the problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,302
Posted By tFUnK

There are a few different ways to get what you...

There are a few different ways to get what you want, some of which have already been mentioned.

If it were me, and assuming I really liked the frame and am willing to invest to make it work, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,010
Posted By tFUnK

When I went through this exercise about 12 years...

When I went through this exercise about 12 years ago, the choices were Ritchey, Wound Up, BRC, and Hylix. I went with a Wound Up because a riding acquaintance was selling one for cheap, otherwise I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,438
Posted By tFUnK

Whether dropped seat stays provide more...

Whether dropped seat stays provide more compliance has been debated. One source I do not recall argued that dropped stays = smaller rear triangle, which in turn gives a stiffer ride, and that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By tFUnK

I was tempted to say "you won't notice a...

I was tempted to say "you won't notice a difference" but the Red RD is so crisp and precise so anything other than another Red or Force may be a perceived downgrade. For me, I don't race or do group...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By tFUnK

True; I agree with this both in theory and in...

True; I agree with this both in theory and in personal experience. The shifts are slower particularly when going down the cassette too smaller cogs (higher gears).

But over the years I have made...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By tFUnK

Looks like a tubular rim. Those were nice wheels...

Looks like a tubular rim. Those were nice wheels that came out about 14 years ago. I just got rid of a set (f+r) of the shallower versions (also tubular) for about $500. They were pro-tour quality...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,728
Posted By tFUnK

himespau I've done a complete rebuild with Pillar...

himespau I've done a complete rebuild with Pillar spokes sourced from AliExpress and have been happy with them. The various Chinese carbon wheels I've got also seem to have Pillar spokes (although in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By tFUnK

Anything that is "Exact Actuation" will work. I...

Anything that is "Exact Actuation" will work. I went with GX (make sure they are Exact Actuation) on most of my SRAM 10 speed bikes - allows for clearing a larger cassette, too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,302
Posted By tFUnK

A few of my saddles have carbon rails and while...

A few of my saddles have carbon rails and while I've not broken anything I am slightly unconfident. Seems like the potential for user error during installation is higher than with metal rails. Even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By tFUnK

What exactly did you take apart and lube up?

What exactly did you take apart and lube up?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By tFUnK

Could be something related to the freehub body...

Could be something related to the freehub body (eg, one of the pawls springs being dislocated), could be a bent out damaged axle, or bearings.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 834
Posted By tFUnK

I would say 35-40mm. You can probably fit 42s but...

I would say 35-40mm. You can probably fit 42s but in my experience things start to feel a little heavy once you go past 35mm. On my gravel bikes 38-40mm is what I run, but for pure pavement they do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By tFUnK

Fully agree, FBinNY I do not recall if the axle...

Fully agree, FBinNY I do not recall if the axle originally had a different surface where the bearing rested against it, but there's a wear spot that doesn't look like it was as-intended.

My goal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By tFUnK

Thanks Andy. After taking it apart, it's...

Thanks Andy.

After taking it apart, it's obviously way beyond just a pawl spring:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By tFUnK

Rear hub advice - can't back pedal

Symptoms: one day while riding I realized that I cannot back pedal. I can pedal forward but I feel some resistance.

If I loosen the QR lever, then I can back pedal. If I tighten the QR lever, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,433
Posted By tFUnK

In theory a lighter rim should be easier to spin...

In theory a lighter rim should be easier to spin up to speed from stop. In reality, how perceptible is this between two wheels? My personal experience is that a 30-38mm carbon rim feels more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,179
Posted By tFUnK

Never heard about them but this looks good on...

Never heard about them but this looks good on paper.
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