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Forum: Triathlon
03-07-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By Champ340

Flipping stem change in height PD 1/17 and Aeria Hydration

Hi I have a 100mm 17 degree stem that is angled up. If I flip the stem to facing down how much will this change the base bar height.

It's for Profile Design 1/Seventeen Stem. And if I do flip it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 8,107
Posted By Champ340

Just remember you can use a small Allen key to...

Just remember you can use a small Allen key to adjust the tension. I started off a bit looser as I got the hang of cleats then progressively increased the tension over time.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,354
Posted By Champ340

Hey mate. Thanks so much. That's a fantastic...

Hey mate. Thanks so much. That's a fantastic idea. I think I might just do that. Go out and get an additional front wheel.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,354
Posted By Champ340

For sure mate! I've picked up some great deals...

For sure mate! I've picked up some great deals for my rim brake bike. I think going forward there are going to be even better deals as disk brakes take over.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,354
Posted By Champ340

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll get the...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll get the tyres and if it's too hard to live with swapping them over then in time will buy a second wheelset.

As to the question about how frequently. I have no...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-21, 01:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,354
Posted By Champ340

One Set of Wheels, Two Sets of Tyres

Hi there,

I have a Surly Midnight Special and have been running tubed GP5000's in 32mm. Great tyre. Super fast and awesome for road riding.

I always planned on getting two sets of wheels, one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,355
Posted By Champ340

Thanks for that! I just checked my bike where I...

Thanks for that! I just checked my bike where I recently had a bike fit. She put the seat way down. I just tested this bike against the butt crack method and it was spot on to what you described. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 02:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By Champ340

Thanks for that reply. I don't really want to...

Thanks for that reply. I don't really want to move the pad closer or further away I just want to free it so I can adjust the pads either way in the future. I'm not sure if clockwise or anticlockwise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-21, 12:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By Champ340

Ok great thanks. So just go hard clockwise until...

Ok great thanks. So just go hard clockwise until it releases?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By Champ340

TRP Spyre Pad Adjustment Help

Hello, I'm unable to turn the inner 3mm pad adjustment screw on both front and rear brakes. The outer screws turn just fine.

From reading various posts this is a common occurance. I've read that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Champ340

Chinese Carbon Fork for Surly Midnight Special

I would like to get a carbon fork for Surly Midnight Special. Does anyone have any experience with Chinese Carbon forks that would fit this frame?

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Onice again thanks alot. Would Muc-Off Bio...

Onice again thanks alot. Would Muc-Off Bio degreaser work to remove any over spray from the frame?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Brilliant thanks for the reply. I like the idea...

Brilliant thanks for the reply. I like the idea of the swab. I'll do the same. I'll be using a carbon seatpost so grease is better than carbon paste in your opinion?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-21, 02:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Is it ok to get it in the frame where the...

Is it ok to get it in the frame where the seatpost goes in? Eg will it stop the seatpost going in? Also is it ok to go on the bottom bracket threads? Thanks so much for you help. Product is on its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Last question sorry. Do you keep the water bottle...

Last question sorry. Do you keep the water bottle bolts and other bolts in the frame when you spray the frame saver?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Great thanks I'll do the same. How often will you...

Great thanks I'll do the same. How often will you reapply?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Haha great question. It's pretty common in New...

Haha great question. It's pretty common in New Zealand. Garage specific carpet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Thanks for that. I would be interested to know...

Thanks for that. I would be interested to know your opinions of the MS. Any areas to keep an eye on especially. Did you use any form of rust protection on the inside of the frame?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Thanks alot guys for the replies. Gives me peace...

Thanks alot guys for the replies. Gives me peace of mind. The whole reason I brought a Surly was so I wouldn't have to baby it like my carbon bikes.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-21, 04:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

It rests on the fork dropouts.

It rests on the fork dropouts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-21, 03:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,411
Posted By Champ340

Resting Surly Bike On Forks

Hey guys, I was recently doing some maintenance on my Midnight Special and had the wheels off with the bike resting on bottom bracket and forks. Thru axles were installed at the time. Bike was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-21, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 994
Posted By Champ340

Surly Midnight Special Build

Hi there I just picked up a 2017 Surly Midnight Special Frame. I would like to set it up for road biking and light gravel. I have a mountain bike that I would like to use as many components as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,195
Posted By Champ340

Thanks for that. The Enve Fork seems to be either...

Thanks for that. The Enve Fork seems to be either 1 1/4 OR 1 1/8. Can you please confirm which one would work?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-21, 03:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,195
Posted By Champ340

1 1/8" to 1 1/4 Fork Replacement 2011 Supersix Evo

Hey guys. I have the ring of death on my 2011 Supersix Evo Hi Mod. Does anyone know where I could source a replacement fork. Doesn't have to be Cannondale if I can't find one. Does anyone produce...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By Champ340

Thanks very much for the replies guys. I picked...

Thanks very much for the replies guys. I picked up a used 105 RD-5701 for next next to nothing. The seller isn't sure if it is SS or GS. Are there any identifying features to tell them apart? I see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-20, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By Champ340

105 RD-5701 GS with Dura Ace 7900 Shifters

I know this subject has been hashed to death over the years so please forgive me. But I want to run a 32T Cassette. I am about to pull the trigger on a 105 RD-5701 GS 10 Speed Road Rear Derailleur...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-20, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By Champ340

Great thanks very much for the reply. I'll give...

Great thanks very much for the reply. I'll give it a whirl. What's the worst that can happen right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By Champ340

The Gossamer rings are 110BCD. I was more worried...

The Gossamer rings are 110BCD. I was more worried about the shifting from 46 to 34 and whether it will work. Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By Champ340

FSA Gossamer Rings

Hello. I want to fit Gossamer Rings on my Cannondale SI crankset. Will the 46/34 ring combination work with 10 speed Dura Ace? Does anyone have any experience with this?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By Champ340

Great thanks mate. I will order some more bolts.

Great thanks mate. I will order some more bolts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-20, 01:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By Champ340

Cannondale SI Crank bolt washer

Hey guys. Just removed the crank bolt off this crank and noticed there is no washer. Is it a big deal not having one installed? Would hardware stores have them? Could someone please provide a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-20, 01:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,398
Posted By Champ340

Thanks Barry for the link to your thread that was...

Thanks Barry for the link to your thread that was very helpful. And thank you everyone else for the replies. I am thinking of getting the 105 RD-5701-GS 10 speed. It is medium cage so can handle a 32...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-20, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,398
Posted By Champ340

Dura Ace 7900 Larger Cassette

Hey guys,

I have a Dura Ace 7900 groupset with 11-28 cassette. I would like to run a larger cassette because where I live is very hilly. Up front is 34/50. I am happy to buy another rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,276
Posted By Champ340

Hi there, could you please provide a link to...

Hi there, could you please provide a link to purchase that wheelset? Could I also please have your impressions, durability, braking performance etc. Thanks alot.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-20, 12:49 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,384
Posted By Champ340

Thank you very much for the heads-up. I will...

Thank you very much for the heads-up. I will contact them and see if they are compatible. Any other rings that would be compatible?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-20, 01:21 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,384
Posted By Champ340

I currently have Cannondale Hollowtech crank off...

I currently have Cannondale Hollowtech crank off a 2012 Supersix Evo. The current chainrings are FSA 50/34. They are 110BCD 5 bolt. I would like to switch to 48/32 chainrings. Bike is 10 speed dura...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By Champ340

Help, what size chainring bolts?

Help, what size chainring bolts?

Hi unfortunately locked down so can't go to LBS for help and I snapped a chainring bolt. Hoping I can get some sent from overseas. Question what size chainring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 03:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By Champ340

Thanks very much for the reply. The bearings felt...

Thanks very much for the reply. The bearings felt good although once things recover I will replace them. Also thinking of replacing the expansion plug as had plenty of sweat over the years. Thanks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 02:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By Champ340

2012 SuperSix Evo Headset click

Hope everyone is doing ok during this awful time.

Unfortunately the country is in lockdown so I can't get help from my LBS. I have a click in my headset. It's noticable during riding. When the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By Champ340

Thanks for clarifying that.

Thanks for clarifying that.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By Champ340

Thanks very much for the reply. I had the...

Thanks very much for the reply. I had the chainstays opened up by a carbon bike repair business to accomodate 30mm tyres so the rear is not an issue.

Excuse my ignorance but what is NOS?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By Champ340

Replacement Fork 2012 Supersix Evo

Hi my Cannondale needs a new fork. I would like something that can fit wide tyres. Ideally 30 or 32mm. It uses rim brakes. Can you please give some recommendations for a suitable fork from Merlin,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 02:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,899
Posted By Champ340

I ride Mavic Aksium rims with 4seasons 25mm...

I ride Mavic Aksium rims with 4seasons 25mm tyres. I've been experimenting with 70psi front and rear. 1000km and no punctures. Is this a good idea?

I would ideally want to use 28mm tyres but my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 02:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,056
Posted By Champ340

Deda SuperZero Aero Alloy Handlebars

Hello I have a question about these handlebars. Is there enough room next to the stem to fit the Cateye out front mount and also a bell that is the same width?

Also anyone have any experience with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,691
Posted By Champ340

I have a samsung phone so went with the Samsung...

I have a samsung phone so went with the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier. I love the watch and use the Strava App on the watch when cycling.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-28-19, 03:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,345
Posted By Champ340

Handlebar and Stem Upgrade

Hello friends. I am looking to upgrade the stem and handlebars on my 2012 Supersix Evo Hi Mod. Could you please provide some opinions.

I would really like an aero bar. I like a nice wide grip when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-19, 02:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,641
Posted By Champ340

Thank you all for the replies. I have been trying...

Thank you all for the replies. I have been trying the scraping the top tube with your knees and high cadence.

I have found a great improvement in my knee comfort. I will keep you all updated over...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,100
Posted By Champ340

Can any one tell me the sizing for 28mm of the...

Can any one tell me the sizing for 28mm of the GP5000 vs the GP4000 and 4seasons? Im after the lowest profile tyre for greatest possible run clearance. Cheers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-19, 03:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,641
Posted By Champ340

Thank you for all of the awesome replies...

Thank you for all of the awesome replies everyone.

To add a bit of context. I purchased a new second hand bike and that was when I got the bike fit, new stem, new handlebars. A month later I got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,641
Posted By Champ340

Thank you I will definitely try keeping my back...

Thank you I will definitely try keeping my back straighter. I will try rocking my hips forward as well.
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