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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 419
Posted By Russ Roth

Only "early" road bike bike I can think of that...

Only "early" road bike bike I can think of that would take disc is the LeMond cross frame and that really isn't early. If you're looking to convert a non-disc frameset the problems can get worse....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By Russ Roth

Can't speak on red but I've loved the way force...

Can't speak on red but I've loved the way force shifted like crap and liked to drop or jam the chain. Interestingly I've yet to experience the same problem with rival. Wife's first gen rival 10sp has...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By Russ Roth

Going to point out that Columbus claims a max of...

Going to point out that Columbus claims a max of 160mm for their forks, I think I'd sooner look into better pads and rotors to aid stopping before resorting to stacking pieces to exceed the standards...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 419
Posted By Russ Roth

DT240 comes in a 130mm xdr setup, it'll probably...

DT240 comes in a 130mm xdr setup, it'll probably work fine with minimal fuss, not sure what makes xdr important as its just another 12sp cassette standard. I've looked for moderately decent rims for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By Russ Roth

I've got hub bearing grease for hubs, headset...

I've got hub bearing grease for hubs, headset bearing grease for headsets, ring drive lube for freehubs, and finishline grease for BBs; is that close enough? The first cross bike I ever ran had the...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 274
Posted By Russ Roth

Assume you otherwise don't wear sneakers? In...

Assume you otherwise don't wear sneakers? In which case just treat them as a normal wear item and treat yourself to new ones every 6 months or so.I have to replace my sneakers every 4-5 months or I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,107
Posted By Russ Roth

I was building a donated bike yesterday and the...

I was building a donated bike yesterday and the owner must have thought the way you did, the tires had barely any wear but the level of gunk on the chain ruined 2 rags. I moved away from finishline's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 205
Posted By Russ Roth

8sp used its own cassette spline/freehub body,...

8sp used its own cassette spline/freehub body, everything after till 12sp uses the exact same hub. 13sp has an adapter to use the older hubs but uses the same spline. Any #speed cassette will work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By Russ Roth

It wasn't a repave, they filled the cracks with...

It wasn't a repave, they filled the cracks with some tar like stuff, replaced a small section on turn 3 and coated it. I was one of the people who cut the grass back to the wooden inner shoulder...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 807
Posted By Russ Roth

Took 23 posts for someone to finally mention...

Took 23 posts for someone to finally mention electrical tape. I keep the stuff on the repair stand on one of the handles. Every mechanic should have a roll right there. Just wrap at the line of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By Russ Roth

Kissena has quite the storied history but it...

Kissena has quite the storied history but it clearly isn't the track of 50 years ago. Probably the best thing going for it is the Jrs program which is top notch and would have matched the Jrs racing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,093
Posted By Russ Roth

Impossible to say without knowing what is on your...

Impossible to say without knowing what is on your bike. Lots of cranks that run 53/39 came with 130 BCD (bolt circle dia) the smallest you can run on that is a 38, campy is 135bcd and what you have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-12-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 478
Posted By Russ Roth

Never had a problem bringing a bike in a hotel,...

Never had a problem bringing a bike in a hotel, even nicer ones. I wouldn't ask and I wouldn't mention it, just walk in with the bike once you've got the room, after all, bikes are just part of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 258
Posted By Russ Roth

If its a 10sp crankset there's no trouble, 9sp...

If its a 10sp crankset there's no trouble, 9sp will work fine with the way campy ergolevers work. 8sp you might start to have issues since the 10sp chain might want to start catching in between the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,782
Posted By Russ Roth

I've thought of buying from bikeinn but they've...

I've thought of buying from bikeinn but they've never had the best deals. Until this year I typically ordered from bike24.com but the last time I tried to they stopped shipping continental and magura...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By Russ Roth

Someones probably pressed in an adapter. Can't...

Someones probably pressed in an adapter. Can't remember which one I used but my middle kid's cross bike came with a pressfit standard. I pressed in an adapter that takes an english threaded BB. Came...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 897
Posted By Russ Roth

A good modern choice. The old school levers you...

A good modern choice. The old school levers you were looking for were called Modolo Morphos, they shifted everything from 5sp-9sp, shimano or campagnolo. Little chunky but they worked really well and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-11-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,479
Posted By Russ Roth

GCN does a nice piece on how not all calories are...

GCN does a nice piece on how not all calories are exactly the same, this should be the right video on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTLAVnChrw&pp=ygUPZ2NuIGxvc2Ugd2VpZ2h0
Part of it is that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 420
Posted By Russ Roth

Might not be completely unrealistic, under 200...

Might not be completely unrealistic, under 200 will be hard, under 250, potentially doable. Contact BMX Guru, he builds wheels and carries the Rhyno lite rim in different sizes. Considering he's got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 282
Posted By Russ Roth

Would also check for worn pads, if they're worn...

Would also check for worn pads, if they're worn enough the brakes start compressing the dust boot too much which can add a lot of resistance if its older and hardening with age, or just being...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,254
Posted By Russ Roth

Part of this answer will be defined by your...

Part of this answer will be defined by your wheels, how wide are they? Flo cycling did some testing on this using the rule of 105 (rim should be 105% of tire), they found that with their wheels 25c...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 337
Posted By Russ Roth

Not really silent but close enough would be an XT...

Not really silent but close enough would be an XT or Ultegra 8000 series hub or earlier, I've got I've got the XT 8000 on my touring/gravel bike and its as quiet as they get, any quieter and you will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,472
Posted By Russ Roth

Going to agree with FBinNY, I've seen aluminum...

Going to agree with FBinNY, I've seen aluminum rims where pieces of metal and rock have gotten stuck in the brake pads and been transferred into the rim through extended braking, looks like what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 226
Posted By Russ Roth

If you're using 105 shifters, 10 speed is where...

If you're using 105 shifters, 10 speed is where they get incompatible. Road shifters require road ders and mtb shifters mtb ders. You'll need this https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/tanpan...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By Russ Roth

Thanks but I ended up building these a month ago....

Thanks but I ended up building these a month ago. Somewhat generic hub but smooth rolling, DT butted spokes, wheel Fanatyk nipples and a Sun rim. Kid is already raced and ridden them.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 890
Posted By Russ Roth

Doesn't DT make endcaps to space your hubs,...

Doesn't DT make endcaps to space your hubs, something like this? https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/dt-swiss-135mm-qr-end-cap-kit-for-straight-pull-11-speed-road-disc-hubs?variant=23053951045...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,966
Posted By Russ Roth

Maybe try a different brake then? On my old giant...

Maybe try a different brake then? On my old giant that I used to get into cross racing it had just enough space to clear 31c vittorias, the 32c green Michelins were big enough to rub on the crown and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,256
Posted By Russ Roth

You're falling behind, now it has to have the...

You're falling behind, now it has to have the wave pattern in the profile to minimize the effects of real cross winds and increase the aero effects of the U shape. Just finished building a set of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 967
Posted By Russ Roth

Your bike has SIS on the rear der, can't see the...

Your bike has SIS on the rear der, can't see the front, that would mean its compatible with any 7sp shimano compatible shifter. If replacing a system, easiest is to stick with all the parts of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,966
Posted By Russ Roth

This is the answer. Looking at the pics there...

This is the answer.
Looking at the pics there just doesn't seem to be a sufficient amount of clearance for the seat stays to what I would feel comfortable with and the fork legs don't look any...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,256
Posted By Russ Roth

Its like anything, you put your money and energy...

Its like anything, you put your money and energy where your desires are. I love bike riding and feel the need to always have nicer parts and upgrades to make it work better. I've golfed a few times,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,898
Posted By Russ Roth

With tires there can be a noticeable feel...

With tires there can be a noticeable feel difference, some tires just feel sluggish, usually the more puncture resistant the slower they tend to feel. How much speed difference is something I've...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
05-01-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By Russ Roth

I don't think you've gotten a clear answer of...

I don't think you've gotten a clear answer of what you're looking for. A shimano 6500 hub will take a 7,8,9 or 10sp shimano or sram cassette. It will take a shimano 11sp cassette but only if it goes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 407
Posted By Russ Roth

Never tried it, or heard of it being tried, not...

Never tried it, or heard of it being tried, not certain how well it would work. But I've wondered if evaporust being constantly dribbled around the seam of the post/seat tube wouldn't break down the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 384
Posted By Russ Roth

If you newly taped it I highly recommend...

If you newly taped it I highly recommend installing a tube before going tubeless to press the tape into place. No matter how much I try to manipulate the tape and stretch it to make it sit flat in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,256
Posted By Russ Roth

Pre-pandemic, 2000 was probably not a bad spot to...

Pre-pandemic, 2000 was probably not a bad spot to claim a decent performance bike after which returns would drop off faster than it might be worth. Currently I think its about 4k but you probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,234
Posted By Russ Roth

Weights may vary because parts can be swapped for...

Weights may vary because parts can be swapped for "equal quality" or whatever happens to actually be available. It can be surprising how even a change to a slightly different tires or disc rotors...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By Russ Roth

Its not going to be worth a lot, probably only a...

Its not going to be worth a lot, probably only a few hundred for an easy sale. Raleigh made a few tandems in the late 90s to mid teens, being 24sp I'd guess yours is in that age range though I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,022
Posted By Russ Roth

That would be correct but has no bearing on the...

That would be correct but has no bearing on the actual distance traveled. If you have a cog with 16t and a diameter of 4" (made up number, didn't measure) and a 16t cog with a diameter of 4.15" the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,141
Posted By Russ Roth

Stem may have been changed, to me it looks like a...

Stem may have been changed, to me it looks like a 0 degree stem, I could be wrong here but stems are meant to be replaced to adjust fit. A 7 degree stem can change things a lot flipped one way or the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,137
Posted By Russ Roth

I figured this was coming soon. Didn't discover...

I figured this was coming soon. Didn't discover planetcyclery till about 8 years ago and ended up buy a lot from them, always seem to have decent prices in general and some good sale items. But I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,022
Posted By Russ Roth

And both of you would be wrong. The chain doesn't...

And both of you would be wrong. The chain doesn't "digitize" anything. Toss on 4 different 16t cogs from different brands and see what the results are, high end brands will give you more consistent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,126
Posted By Russ Roth

The king. Face the head tube, surface the crown,...

The king. Face the head tube, surface the crown, install and forget. I burned out a cane creek headset after 3 cross races, fastest I've seen a headset seize, king was smooth 8 seasons later when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,022
Posted By Russ Roth

When you're dealing with Jr gearing, now only in...

When you're dealing with Jr gearing, now only in track, a minute difference in the rear cog can mean the difference between skating under the line or over it. But even chainrings can have a small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,126
Posted By Russ Roth

If the headset dies, not when. All my experiences...

If the headset dies, not when. All my experiences is that if the head tube is properly prepped, the headsets last forever.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,829
Posted By Russ Roth

Did the owner give you any stipulations as to how...

Did the owner give you any stipulations as to how to safely ride it? He isn't strictly wrong though from a customer service perspective he's also not right. Plenty of people ride home on a wheel with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,022
Posted By Russ Roth

Junior gearing would be my guess, up till last...

Junior gearing would be my guess, up till last year Jrs were restricted in their road gearing. Often a 14t cassette was a solution to make it work. I built my kid's bike with a 40t 1x and 11-34. That...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,351
Posted By Russ Roth

Where you are located can matter for what else...

Where you are located can matter for what else might be available to you. Personally I would want to get a State All-road for a commuter and general use bike due to a combination of quality and cost....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By Russ Roth

Yes its worth it, as already mentioned, if it...

Yes its worth it, as already mentioned, if it fits. I'd check for chain stretch so see if you're looking at repairs right from the beginning. The 10sp Dura Ace this came with is a nice, smooth...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,146
Posted By Russ Roth

For me this was a big part of it. My frame bag...

For me this was a big part of it. My frame bag holds my tent, air mattress, sleeping bag, and bag liner, that's a lot of bulk in an out of the way place. With clothing in the seat pack and cooking in...
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