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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-10-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,035
Posted By keithdunlop

Packing question for the bike-packers.

I have a Ridley Kanzo Adventure which I mainly ride for fire roads and gravel, but it has multiple mounts designed for overnight trips as well. I'm also a backpacker for context.


I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By keithdunlop

I went directly to drill-and-glue. I was...

I went directly to drill-and-glue. I was suspicious about whether a deeper punch would really hold the loose piece in place, and I was concerned about a new punch becoming a hole. The epoxy solution...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By keithdunlop

Solution

For those who may have this same issue with Mavic rims, I have solved the rattle -- drilled a small hole in the rim, prepared some epoxy (super glue is too brittle when dry), and used a 1ml syringe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By keithdunlop

Not likely. Just because someone is willing to...

Not likely. Just because someone is willing to pay more for an item in a private party transaction doesn't mean the item is necessarily more valuable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By keithdunlop

I don't know how it works in the UK, but in the...

I don't know how it works in the UK, but in the US you would only be entitled to the depreciated value of the item damaged. You would not get the full replacement cost of the damaged item. This would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By keithdunlop

What I've learned after some research is that...

What I've learned after some research is that this is a common issue with Open Pro rims. Apparently, there is a little piece used to align the rims when welded that is held in place with couple of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By keithdunlop

Weird wheel rattle - but only when under pressure.

I have a front Mavic Open Pro rim on my Bottecchia that has a very specific rattle that sounds like I lost a nipple in it when I built it (which I don't remember). It's in a very specific spot in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,314
Posted By keithdunlop

Nova and Classic on the same day in 2023?

One concern is that I noticed the Nova Eroica website shows the ride on the same day as the classic ride, September 17th. I wonder if that's a typo or if they are combining the rides on the same day...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By keithdunlop

Ordered!

Ordered!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By keithdunlop

I tried to plug it, but couldn't get the sticky...

I tried to plug it, but couldn't get the sticky bacon strip threaded into that little needle without mangling it. Better technique may be needed!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By keithdunlop

Better sealant than Stans for road tubeless?

Quick background - Light Bicycle rims with Pirelli P-Zero tires and regular Stans. After about 1,100 miles the tires started taking a bunch of micro cuts which sealed up just fine. Then I finally...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,475
Posted By keithdunlop

The frame is the Ridley Kanzo Adventure if anyone...

The frame is the Ridley Kanzo Adventure if anyone wants to check the specs. My retired 2011 Ridley Noah ISP road bike also had a "made in China" sticker on the BB shell and that bike was flawless for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,475
Posted By keithdunlop

I run a 160mm rotor on the front with a Campy...

I run a 160mm rotor on the front with a Campy flat mount adapter.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,475
Posted By keithdunlop

Thanks! ICAN calls it the "X-Gravel".

Thanks! ICAN calls it the "X-Gravel".
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,475
Posted By keithdunlop

I ride the gravel frame that ICAN makes for...

I ride the gravel frame that ICAN makes for Ridley. Top quality and exceptional customer service.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By keithdunlop

I ride 35s on my aero bike and I think they're a...

I ride 35s on my aero bike and I think they're a good compromise between speed on the flats and lightness on the climbs. I also got tired of fighting cross winds when I used to run 45s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,714
Posted By keithdunlop

Point taken!

Point taken!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,714
Posted By keithdunlop

I got all excited about an Eroica CA alternative,...

I got all excited about an Eroica CA alternative, until I saw that the 2022 ride rules require a vintage steel mountain bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,314
Posted By keithdunlop

It was great seeing everyone in 2022 after two...

It was great seeing everyone in 2022 after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19! I did the long ride in 2019 on the Bottecchia, so to change things up, I rode the Nova on my newly built Ridley...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,314
Posted By keithdunlop

Santa Rita is a very doable climb even if not in...

Santa Rita is a very doable climb even if not in the best of shape. It's longer than Cypress at 6 miles, but the gradient averages 4% and only maxes out at around 8%. The road is also in really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,314
Posted By keithdunlop

You forgot duct tape!

You forgot duct tape!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,314
Posted By keithdunlop

Santa Rita and Cypress recon

I rode Santa Rita and Cypress on Sunday to see how things looked after some recent light rains we've had along the Central Coast.

Santa Rita: The road is in really fabulous shape and has been...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By keithdunlop

Yes, I think so. I 'm riding with 700C 38mm...

Yes, I think so. I 'm riding with 700C 38mm Vittoria Terreno Dry tires. They have a good non-knobbed center section for the paved sections.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By keithdunlop

NOVA Eroica is mostly paved.

I'm a local and ride the roads around the Eroica course quite a bit. I can confirm that the full course (factoring in the coastal run from Cambria to Cayucos, is mostly paved. The only "gravel" are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,540
Posted By keithdunlop

Years ago I forgot to secure the recessed brake...

Years ago I forgot to secure the recessed brake caliper bolt on the rear and after a few miles on the first test ride, it fell out and the caliper dislodged from the frame hanging by the cable.. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,838
Posted By keithdunlop

The handle cross winds very well. That said, my...

The handle cross winds very well. That said, my gravel bike doesn't get the same speedy open road use where crosswind handling would be considered.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,363
Posted By keithdunlop

This.

This.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,838
Posted By keithdunlop

LB WR35 carbon rims

I've been very happy with my Light Bicycle WR35 carbon rims for gravel. 25mm inner width, 32mm outer, and they pair very well with my Vittoria Terreno Dry tires (40mm inflated). I laced them to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By keithdunlop

Ridley bikes are good enough for Lotto Soudal to...

Ridley bikes are good enough for Lotto Soudal to have been riding them for years! I have an older Noah ISP (the one with the integrated seat post), and I love it. It's super fast, but rides a bit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-31-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,392
Posted By keithdunlop

Campy's Ekar 1x13 is a great shifting system. It...

Campy's Ekar 1x13 is a great shifting system. It takes a little while to get it dialed in because the cog clearances are really tight, but once it's set, it's wonderful. I also like the newly...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-28-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,392
Posted By keithdunlop

The frame is great! Seems to be constructed...

The frame is great! Seems to be constructed really well and it was a pleasure to build (plastic internal cable routing guides was a nice touch). The geometry hits a sweet spot between a fast CX bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-28-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,392
Posted By keithdunlop

Just finished a new build based on an ICAN...

Just finished a new build based on an ICAN X-Gravel frame with hand-build wheels using Light Bicycle rims laced to 350 hubs, and a Campagnolo Ekar 1x13 drivetrain.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,328
Posted By keithdunlop

I agree with this. 5mm is too long in my view.

I agree with this. 5mm is too long in my view.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,254
Posted By keithdunlop

This sounds like under-tensioned spokes. Lubing...

This sounds like under-tensioned spokes. Lubing the spoke crossing will not fix this.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 391,758
Posted By keithdunlop

Light Bicycle carbon rims are the real deal.

I thought I would add my 2 cents in this thread as I have recently bought a pair of LB carbon rims for a new gravel bike build. Customer service was exceptional from both asking questions to the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By keithdunlop

No more Sea Otter gravel race?

For 2022 it appears that the gravel race at Sea Otter is no more, only the untimed event. This is a surprise since Lifetime also owns Unbound. The website still makes reference to "gravel racing" in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,314
Posted By keithdunlop

Does anybody have a local registration contact...

Does anybody have a local registration contact email? I am registered for the Sunday classic ride and would like to add the Saturday Nova ride. The website has no option for this and the only email I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,305
Posted By keithdunlop

I generally agree with this. I don't need a...

I generally agree with this. I don't need a tensiometer to build a set of wheels and I agree it's most definitely possible to build a solid ridable pair without one. But as a non-professional who...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,305
Posted By keithdunlop

I think that a quality tensiometer is essential...

I think that a quality tensiometer is essential for consistent and evenly tensioned wheel builds. I used the Park TM-1 and I've never had a wheel build issue as a result. You will find some that say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By keithdunlop

Vintage bike shops in Tuscany?

I'm taking a road trip next Spring through Tuscany and was wondering if anyone has recommendations for vintage bike shops to visit and maybe come home with a project frame. I'll be moving through...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By keithdunlop

Solution!

What I ended up doing is buying an $11.00 section of 3/4" steel tubing and having a local welder cut pieces to 100mm and 142mm and add them to the bottom of Park fork mount. Now all I have to do is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By keithdunlop

DIY thru-axle adapter for Park PRS-20

Does anyone have a DIY solution for adapting a Park PRS-20 race stand to accept 12mm thru-axle bikes without spending $60.00+ for the Park accessory?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 35,042
Posted By keithdunlop

It was a great weekend and as stated above, big...

It was a great weekend and as stated above, big shout-out to VeloCambria for hosting. They have said more similar events will come: "we're not waiting for Eroica to return."

More images from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 35,042
Posted By keithdunlop

Just an FYI, my friend and I have elected NOT to...

Just an FYI, my friend and I have elected NOT to ride tomorrow, but join the VeloCambria events next weekend instead. We think there'll be more people and more enjoyable as a result. Hope to see many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 35,042
Posted By keithdunlop

In case anyone missed it, VeloCambria is hosting...

In case anyone missed it, VeloCambria is hosting a faux Eroica ride next weekend -- details here:

​​​​​​https://velocambria.com/faux-eroica/

My buddy and I will still be riding out to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 35,042
Posted By keithdunlop

Is anyone interested in a meetup in Cambria on...

Is anyone interested in a meetup in Cambria on Sunday for a ride up the coast to the lighthouse? The lighthouse gate will be closed, but my friend and I still plan on taking out the C&V bikes and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 35,042
Posted By keithdunlop

Now I'm concerned about other CA mass events. I'm...

Now I'm concerned about other CA mass events. I'm riding gravel at Sea Otter in October - anyone else doing Sea Otter?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 35,042
Posted By keithdunlop

Official email from the organizers. I have copied...

Official email from the organizers. I have copied the entire email here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 35,042
Posted By keithdunlop

POSTPONED to 2022

Dear Friends of Eroica,
Due circumstances surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and above all, not wanting to add more tension to an already very complex situation, together with local partners...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By keithdunlop

Vintage Campy BB axel question.

If I want to occasionally swap out my vintage Record double crankset with a triple for more hilly events all I need to do is find an axel to swap out, right? I can still use the existing cups?

The...
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