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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 197
Posted By alias5000

Di2: Ultegra ST-6770 and 11 speed 1x setup

Hi!
The Ultegra ST-6770 di2 STI is originally from the 10 speed ultegra groupset. There are reports on the internet that a firmware update in 2014 made it a requirement that both front *and* rear...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-23-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,059
Posted By alias5000

No, I didn't. Still in my head, but between...

No, I didn't. Still in my head, but between getting a Garmin for my birthday and having a busy engineering job (this craving non-electronic hobbies to balance), it hasn't advanced
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

csport: in case you can remember, when you...

csport: in case you can remember, when you upgraded to the R1, how did the lever feel change? Did you feel less spring resistance in the lever before the pads contacted the lever?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

... the BB7 have a noticeably shorter lever arm -...

... the BB7 have a noticeably shorter lever arm - as if they were designed for Shimano pre-super SLR. And still, better :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Okay - I said earlier that I'd try a BB7 road...

Okay - I said earlier that I'd try a BB7 road from my tandem on this bike. Well, I just did thiscon the rear and: it works better than the Spyre!? Less spring force felt at the lever and much easier...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Post mount (*not* IS-PM adapted; it is direct PM...

Post mount (*not* IS-PM adapted; it is direct PM front and rear)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

One thing I've seen quoted are suspicions that...

One thing I've seen quoted are suspicions that the caliper mounts are only designed for a certain rotor diameter, as the load on those with growing rotor size and equal caliper increases. I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Interesting thought. Looking at the fork,...

Interesting thought. Looking at the fork, clearance with the fork leg might be an issue with a 180mm rotor, unfortunately
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Thanks! I have BB7s on our tandem with 203mm...

Thanks! I have BB7s on our tandem with 203mm rotors. They aren't as nice as hydraulics, but have always been very adequate where overheating is not a concern. I will try the BB7 on this bike, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Okay, got to try this. Turned out that...

Okay, got to try this. Turned out that incidentally I was already fairly close to this point, but there was room to improve. I also played around with the point on the lever at which contact is made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Thank you. That makes it very easy to follow....

Thank you. That makes it very easy to follow. Will try that - and as pointed out, on spyres is should even be simpler as both pads actuate.

Also thank you for the Juintech pointer!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Thank you. The pads are bedded in, I did the...

Thank you. The pads are bedded in, I did the bedding in rides and had plenty of hard braking since.

What I'm trying to describe is that when open, I have a significant amount of pad spacing, not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,881
Posted By alias5000

Tips to make my TRP Spyre/Tiagra disc brake more powerful

Hi all,
I have a gravel bike with TRP Spyre mechanical disc brakes and Tiagra 4700 STI levers. The levers feel fairly stiff and I need a lot of hand force to getting close to locking up the rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 468
Posted By alias5000

Chain is being replaced regularly and checked for...

Chain is being replaced regularly and checked for wear.

Ah, let me clarify my statements then:
If the small ring is position 1 and the big ring is position 3, when shifting from large to middle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 468
Posted By alias5000

Is it fair to assume that the chainring tooth...

Is it fair to assume that the chainring tooth spacing between the three chainrings should be equal? (Likely yes!?)
Then I can just measure the difference and shim accordingly
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 468
Posted By alias5000

I've checked for inside/outside and it's the...

I've checked for inside/outside and it's the right way around.

Interesting about the offset! I had just assumed that 9 speed is 9 speed. But of course, different cranksets could be made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 468
Posted By alias5000

Front chain jumping too far

Hi everyone,
I have a weird issue. I have a bicycle with a 9 speed Shimano M442 deore crankset. The middle chainring got worn out, so I replaced it with a 9 speed Shimano chainring (M590), same 32T...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,791
Posted By alias5000

https://ass-savers.com/products/toetector-regular-...

https://ass-savers.com/products/toetector-regular-mudflap

Also exists in longer rear version as brotector
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,058
Posted By alias5000

We have this one on our 2011 edition. ...

We have this one on our 2011 edition.

https://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/low-rider-racks/journey-suspension-disc-lowrider/
Forum: Commuting
12-21-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By alias5000

4260 km this year, down from about 5000 in the...

4260 km this year, down from about 5000 in the last years. Work from home and the lack of club rides has left its impact. Hoping that 2022 will be better!
Forum: Commuting
12-11-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 806
Posted By alias5000

Fancy commuter + more: Alternatives to Rose Backroad Randonneur?

Hey everyone,
some time ago, I posted about doing a long-distance commute with a fancy road bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-21, 05:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,832
Posted By alias5000

Often you can, but you may need a chain tensioner.

Often you can, but you may need a chain tensioner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,832
Posted By alias5000

I've been using an Alfine-8 in winter without any...

I've been using an Alfine-8 in winter without any issues. If I was to rebuild it and wanted fancy, I'd go for an Alfine-11 for the wider gear range (I use a front double instead, right now) and get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By alias5000

Try it as is with your stoker and then decide. My...

Try it as is with your stoker and then decide. My one stoker uses the kinekt and it was the best thing we could have done to improve ride quality (hence: distance). The other stoker uses a fixed seat...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Ontario, Canada.

Ontario, Canada.
Forum: Commuting
09-20-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

That is still a bit tbd. Options are: Car...

That is still a bit tbd. Options are:

Car share (there are plans that would put monthly expenses a bit above the cost of ownership for that period, but I would not be paying for the car for the...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Sorry, these are two different things. Initial...

Sorry, these are two different things. Initial post is after start date of new job. Quoted post from above is status quo before the new job has started (a short 12km/day commute). As many have...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Car-light lifestyle and it would break my heart...

Car-light lifestyle and it would break my heart if I had to change that (i.e., buy a car). For regular commuting and errands, 98% is done by bike, the remaining 2% are walking or public transit. Out...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Haha, yes :popcorn! Cheers One thing that a...

Haha, yes :popcorn! Cheers

One thing that a fancier road bike isn't going to give me is consistent high performance in adverse and cold conditions. Rain, wind and cold is going to slow me down for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,443
Posted By alias5000

Not as puncture resistant. We have Schwalbe Ones...

Not as puncture resistant. We have Schwalbe Ones and Gatorskins. The One's feel softer on the road, but have had their more-than-fair share of punctures. Gatorskins have been trouble-free.
Forum: Commuting
09-12-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Yup, you are spot on. Each thing has its purpose...

Yup, you are spot on. Each thing has its purpose and I'm trying to find the optimal new balance. Just because it's fun (and needed)!
Forum: Commuting
09-11-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

OP here: yes, a certain level of sweat is okay by...

OP here: yes, a certain level of sweat is okay by me, as long as I can fix it to be compatible in an engineering office.

My current contenders are a road bike or upgrading my hybrid commuter with...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-10-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,219
Posted By alias5000

I have a Circe Morpheus turned into front-loading...

I have a Circe Morpheus turned into front-loading cargo bike with custom canopy. I can only add my voice to those saying that having the kid sitting up front is awesome for both.

The Morpheus...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By alias5000

Came across grin many years ago. I'm impressed...

Came across grin many years ago. I'm impressed how much their website and resources have grown since. I'm reading and reading :thumb:
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By alias5000

Thanks for this. That's unfortunate regarding 20...

Thanks for this. That's unfortunate regarding 20 vs 700C. Does this apply generally across the board, or is this bafang-specific? Does bafang offer a torque option (they have this bottom bracket that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By alias5000

Searching for hub motor options

Hi all,
I am not super familiar with the ebike market and am considering what benefits and options there would be to upgrade one of my bikes with an ebike kit. Rough requirements as I can tell:

...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Oh, I think you're getting me here :D Though...

Oh, I think you're getting me here :D
Though the assist cuts out at 25km/h.
Forum: Commuting
08-15-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

A lot of the responses make sense, but also show...

A lot of the responses make sense, but also show how individual situations vary.

A few thoughts:
As to flat protection, instead of using heavy Schwalbe Marathon Plus-Style tires, I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,739
Posted By alias5000

Not resumed group rides yet. Before we had...

Not resumed group rides yet. Before we had vaccines, I would not do it, because I wouldn't want to be part of a transmission chain that leads to someone ending up in hospital or a graveyard. Now that...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-26-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,181
Posted By alias5000

Have been experimenting a few winters with...

Have been experimenting a few winters with different methods now. Have arrived at the following being the minimum routine to keep the very most of my components rust-free:
- replace bolts with...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-21, 07:02 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

What distance is this referenced to?

What distance is this referenced to?
Forum: Commuting
07-20-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

That's the thing! My current commuter isn't...

That's the thing! My current commuter isn't optimal for this kind of distance. Fairly upright, slow in the wind, heavy uphill and somehow doesn't 'fly' as nice as the road bike does. My road bike is...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Haha, what a good point! (and very timely, my...

Haha, what a good point!
(and very timely, my road bike carbon seat post just developed a crack a few days ago and the bike is out of service until a replacement is in). One of the pandemic...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Fortunately, that's not a concern on this route....

Fortunately, that's not a concern on this route. There is a short section of compacted soil (not gravel), but an alternate highway route exists for bad weather conditions. My assumption is that I can...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

I guess you have a point there. The lovely thing...

I guess you have a point there. The lovely thing is that this commute is basically along one of my most favourite recreational routes that I cycle all the time already. 2 traffic lights in total :)
...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Yeah, you got me there :D

Yeah, you got me there :D
Forum: Commuting
07-12-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,527
Posted By alias5000

Longer distance commute: road bike vs. fancy road bike

Hi all,
I might be changing jobs soon. The new position would be a 52km commute roundtrip (2x26km) with a total elevation gain of 220m. 40% is good city trails, 20% somewhat busier roads and 40% is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-04-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,182
Posted By alias5000

Thanks! What dosage to you do for magnesium?

Thanks! What dosage to you do for magnesium?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-04-21, 05:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,182
Posted By alias5000

an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually...

an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It typically happens in the evening or nighttime hours when you're sitting or lying down. Moving eases the...
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