Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: lennskii
Showing results 1 to 42 of 42
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,543
Posted By lennskii

I know this is an ancient thread, but thought I'd...

I know this is an ancient thread, but thought I'd post this in case it helps someone in this same situation.

My levers had some free play at the beginning of the stroke, and in order for me to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,022
Posted By lennskii

I converted a friends Jamis Renegade gravel bike...

I converted a friends Jamis Renegade gravel bike (Tiagra 4700 10sp shifters) to a 1x10 setup using a GRX RX-400 10sp derailleur, with a 38t x 11-42t setup and works perfectly. The derailleur is rated...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-09-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,602
Posted By lennskii

Thanks mate - seems like the rumours of the...

Thanks mate - seems like the rumours of the 44mm's measuring true to size and 40's being under are true.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,602
Posted By lennskii

New WTB Byway 700c - Actual Widths?

Keen on mounting the widest possible Byway to my Jamis Renegade (steel) which is rated for clearance for up to 42mm. Currently fits a pair of WTB 42mm Resolutes with just enough clearance for a bit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-19, 01:27 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

That's what I did pretty much. The Resolutes...

That's what I did pretty much.

The Resolutes are a rad tyre - I find they actually roll real fast because of the tight 1-2-1 knobs down the middle (which is very similar to the Compass Steilacoom...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-19, 01:20 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

You're smack bang in the middle of a size 56. The...

You're smack bang in the middle of a size 56. The Renegades are a decently long bike (same reach as say, Jamis' race bike Xenith).

FYI - I like a relatively aggressive race position, and I'm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-12-19, 01:52 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

I'm tempted to grab a Jamis Renegade Expert/Elite...

I'm tempted to grab a Jamis Renegade Expert/Elite - but want a minimum of 42mm tire clearance in the rear. Does anyone have a photo of a 42mm (or bigger) tire in the rear of their carbon Renegade?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-19, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,063
Posted By lennskii

Old thread - but thoght I'd post clarification...

Old thread - but thoght I'd post clarification (since the correct answer was never posted).

Yes, you can definitely use Tiagra 4700 shifters (which have the same as Shiano's 11sp road pull) with a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-19, 10:36 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Carbon Renegade owners - it's rated for a 40mm...

Carbon Renegade owners - it's rated for a 40mm max tyre clearance. What's the biggest tyre you could fit in the back? I imagine the front is 42mm (or even a 45mm) as it's the same fork as those found...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-19, 06:33 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Yeah, it made sense to utilize that mount for...

Yeah, it made sense to utilize that mount for tools. Makes it a lot easier to throw on a saddle bag for weekend adventures without having to reorganize.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

It's a Fabric tool keg. I had to use a Wolf Tooth...

It's a Fabric tool keg. I had to use a Wolf Tooth B-RAD 2 to position it correctly as it contacted the chain ring (you can also use the Topeak Alt-Position adapter too) due to the narrow steel tubes....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-18, 10:09 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

I'm also running a 11-42t on my Renegade, but...

I'm also running a 11-42t on my Renegade, but with a Wolftooth Tanpan and XT derailleur. WT advice that an 11-40 is a max for the 105/Ultegra med-cage rear derailleurs.

If you want lower gears I'd...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-18, 10:01 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Ha - that's rad! Win!

Ha - that's rad! Win!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-17-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

[/LIST]Keep the EvoMax bars for now - you'll get...

[/LIST]Keep the EvoMax bars for now - you'll get use to them and the extra leverage is super delightful on the rougher stuff. Even on a normal road bike, unless you're a club racer type, that 12...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-12-18, 09:12 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Ah! I was zooming in and thought it may have been...

Ah! I was zooming in and thought it may have been a part of the bollard. Nice bit of kit those locks are.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-18, 08:11 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Can't see if you have anything mounted on the...

Can't see if you have anything mounted on the seat tube bottle cage bolts, but why not mount your 2nd bottle there rather than on the seat post? Looks like you have plenty of room, especially with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-18, 12:53 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Haha - it is an adventure bike ;). I agree -...

Haha - it is an adventure bike ;).

I agree - for a day ride, a bag is overkill if you pack properly and wear a proper bike jersey.

Though, colder days where you're out for a 5-6hr ride not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-04-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Others have already covered your points but...

Others have already covered your points but thought I'd add.

I generally only run a tool keg under the down-tube for the bulk of my riding / training. This leaves plenty of space on the bike to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-27-18, 11:50 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

I've found the Topeak bikepacking bag range was a...

I've found the Topeak bikepacking bag range was a really nice balance of price and quality. If you do decide to rejig your setup, it sounds like you could probably solve it with your existing saddle...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

For where I live (isn't super muddy or loamy when...

For where I live (isn't super muddy or loamy when I hit gravel roads), I find a big volume decently supple tyre is best suited for the majority of conditions (Panaracer Gravelking 38mm is my go to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,871
Posted By lennskii

Getting closer to a build. Looking at DT 350...

Getting closer to a build.

Looking at DT 350 Hubs - super easy to service with WTB i21 KOM Rims or perhaps DT RR 421 rims (dependant on availability).

Grail's I'm told are a bit more finnicky...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,871
Posted By lennskii

My stock wheels are 23mm internal - they'll be...

My stock wheels are 23mm internal - they'll be used for the big bag tyres.

Will be using this new set for 38mm slicks and wanted something lower in weight (so 21mm internal would be ideal).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,525
Posted By lennskii

Not exactly. The majority of gravel bikes...

Not exactly.

The majority of gravel bikes come grossly over-geared (with compact 50/34 cranksets and an 11-32 cassette. This is slowly changing with some manufacturers).

Sold off cheap my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,525
Posted By lennskii

The MTB derailleur suggestion is mainly for the...

The MTB derailleur suggestion is mainly for the clutch. Useful if you ride any bumpy terrain and want peace of mind. I ride a good bit of singletrack, so the noise/chain slap alone would be enough.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 10:07 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

That's good to hear. May go a Nano rear and...

That's good to hear. May go a Nano rear and Resolute front...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 10:04 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Ha - nope. Escapade is mine, the Exploit is the...

Ha - nope. Escapade is mine, the Exploit is the girlfriends and the Expat is a mate's. We were on a recent backpacking trip and thought they were looking rather handsome all lined up matchy-matchy.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-18, 10:02 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Ride quality I didn't notice a real difference -...

Ride quality I didn't notice a real difference - difficult to tell as they had different wheels and small changes in PSI would have made more of a difference.

If you already have an Expat, not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-18, 12:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,871
Posted By lennskii

Best Value-For-Money Mid-High End Alloy Gravel Wheelset?

Have a Jamis Renegade which came stock with WTB Frequency Team i23 Rims (23mm internal) on decent Formula hubs.

Upgrade time!

After a lighter, zippier wheelset for training rides as well as for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-18, 06:00 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Thanks for the info and feedback - and I agree...

Thanks for the info and feedback - and I agree with your choice in going with a complete supple slick unless you actually ride in the mud or loam.

The idea with the Byways for the quick wheel swap...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-18, 04:34 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

What are your impressions of the Renegade with...

What are your impressions of the Renegade with 650 plus tyres? Feel / changes to geometry?

I'm tempted to build up a 650b+ wheelset and go with the WTB Byways. There are a couple options for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Thought I'd share in the Renegade love. L to...

Thought I'd share in the Renegade love.

L to R: 2018 Expat, 2017 Exploit, 2018 Escapade.

All tubelessed.

Have 1x11 converted the Exploit and Escapade for simplicity and lower range of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,544
Posted By lennskii

Another +1 for King Cages - hold the bottles...

Another +1 for King Cages - hold the bottles super securely, don't mark like AL cages and tension strength can be adjusted by bending slightly unlike carbon or plastic cages. Never lost a bottle...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,458
Posted By lennskii

The Rocky is the least 'XC' of the bunch and with...

The Rocky is the least 'XC' of the bunch and with Ride-9, you can tune it to how you like to ride as it changes geometry and shock progression (lycra clad, vs. heavy plougher).

The Stumpjumper...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-18, 07:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,492
Posted By lennskii

On the spectrum of gravel bikes on one hand being...

On the spectrum of gravel bikes on one hand being "Touring" (e.g. Kona Sutra) and "Racey" (e.g. Open Up) I found the Renegade sits nicely in the middle or a slight nudge to Racey.

Have slapped on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-18, 08:35 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 259,781
Posted By lennskii

Wow - that is close! Thinking of putting...

Wow - that is close!

Thinking of putting 42mm Resolutes on my Escapade's stock wheels- how much did you have to sand off? Looking to fit as much rubber in as possible for burlier conditions...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,525
Posted By lennskii

Have run it for 4 months now - no issues. As...

Have run it for 4 months now - no issues.

As with anything that forces extra bends / loops as with the Tanpan, shelling out for the best quality cable (XT/XTR or Ultegra/Dura-Ace) pretty much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-18, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,525
Posted By lennskii

Have run it for 4 months now - no issues. As...

Have run it for 4 months now - no issues.

As with anything that forces extra bends / loops as with the Tanpan, shelling out for the best quality cable (XT/XTR or Ultegra/Dura-Ace) pretty much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-18, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,633
Posted By lennskii

Wolf Tooth B-Rad 2 for the seat tube bottle cage....

Wolf Tooth B-Rad 2 for the seat tube bottle cage. Allows me to move the bottle cage as low as possible so I can run a half-frame bag when I need to - and raise it up (so the bottle cages are level...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,533
Posted By lennskii

There are generally 2 levels of flare that would...

There are generally 2 levels of flare that would suit most gravel bikes.

Something like the Salsa Cowbell or Ritchey Evomax are moderately shallower drop than a normal road bike handlebar and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,675
Posted By lennskii

Would recommend Squirt Lube. As your chain...

Would recommend Squirt Lube.

As your chain gets dirty, it flakes off. Once a week or if it has been a particularly dusty or wet/gritty ride, I'll run the chain through a pair of scrubber brushes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-18, 07:47 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,342
Posted By lennskii

Would also recommend against Compass Tyres if you...

Would also recommend against Compass Tyres if you ride anything beyond pavement and buff rail trails.

1) Poor Durability:
Yes, they are more supple. They are dreamy to ride. It comes at a cost to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,525
Posted By lennskii

Did the conversion for Ultegra 8000 and my...

Did the conversion for Ultegra 8000 and my girlfriends bike who has 105 5800.

Regarding the Wolf Tooth Chainring stated above - be aware that there is a minimum size depending on your crank and...
Showing results 1 to 42 of 42


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.