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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By jp911

This. Shimano brifters have a history of...

This.
Shimano brifters have a history of killing shift cables...usually fraying and eventually breaking inside the shifter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,496
Posted By jp911

Ruckus Composites is making repairs on my 2012...

Ruckus Composites is making repairs on my 2012 Madone 5.2 frame as I type this. There was cracking around the water bottle bosses on the seat tube, which upon inspection turned out to be cracks in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,078
Posted By jp911

In the world of cars and motorsport, the advice...

In the world of cars and motorsport, the advice given when someone asks how to improve braking/stopping power is to (first) get grippier tires. After that you can start throwing money at performance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,016
Posted By jp911

You can test your loose headset theory as...

You can test your loose headset theory as described and it if does seem to be moving you can add a spacer above the stem and try to add tension to the headset (you will need to loosen the stem bolts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By jp911

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/gr...

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/gravel-cyclocross-road/products/direct-mount-chainrings-for-sram-cranks

Might help? Shows a 6mm offset option.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,705
Posted By jp911

I made a similar swap from a compact 2x to an...

I made a similar swap from a compact 2x to an 11-42 XT cassette-based 1x and never looked back. I have 38, 40, and now 44 chainrings, so it took some experimentation to find the "sweet spot" for me....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 16,438
Posted By jp911

Brand incompatibility can lead to spontaneous...

Brand incompatibility can lead to spontaneous carbon fiber failure: Bontrager post on a Specialized frame...tsk, tsk.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By jp911

It all depends on the trails and (for me) how...

It all depends on the trails and (for me) how rocky they are...you can quickly trash your wheels if the tires aren't big enough. Body position and drop bars do make things a little more exciting, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By jp911

The bike craze during the pandemic drove used...

The bike craze during the pandemic drove used prices through the roof, which makes the exercise of building from the ground up a pretty pricey proposition. I agree that buying a used complete bike...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-05-23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 80,049
Posted By jp911

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By jp911

On my mountain bike the upgrade from 11-speed...

On my mountain bike the upgrade from 11-speed Shimano XT to 12-speed XT was well worth it. The shifting performance under load is much improved. Don't get me wrong, 11-speed is (was) fine, but the...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-12-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,507
Posted By jp911

Looking good! I just finished my build on...

Looking good!

I just finished my build on the same Farley frameset. I used XT 11-speed components, HED aluminum wheels, and Bontrager Gnarwhal tires.

Here are some pics from the first roll on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By jp911

The only other oddball item on a Madone of that...

The only other oddball item on a Madone of that generation is the seat mast (not a seat post). There were different mast lengths and you could also trim them, depending on your needs (there's up and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,454
Posted By jp911

That is the right tool. Several companies make...

That is the right tool. Several companies make them. I've attempted to remove a very similar RaceFace crank arm without that tool and it's a non-starter.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-28-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,507
Posted By jp911

I just pieced together a crankset to meet this...

I just pieced together a crankset to meet this need: Raceface turbine crankset (165mm), Raceface replacement spindle (190/197mm), and a Wolftooth chainring compatible with Raceface Cinch. The hardest...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-18-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,204
Posted By jp911

Lots of opinions in previous posts about favorite...

Lots of opinions in previous posts about favorite tires and best performing tires (not necessarily one-in-the-same). Personally, my go-to tire gravel that I have found to be fast-rolling and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,666
Posted By jp911

Equal parts Zwift + fatbike + XC skiing + back...

Equal parts Zwift + fatbike + XC skiing + back country skiing
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,527
Posted By jp911

There are flat-mount caliper to post-mount...

There are flat-mount caliper to post-mount adapters available. Wolftooth just released one and there's a Canadian company that makes them as well (name escapes me).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,206
Posted By jp911

Cycling Tips is posting their field tests of...

Cycling Tips is posting their field tests of gravel and gravel/road bikes. Some of them are well within your budget: https://cyclingtips.com/2022/08/welcome-to-the-2022-cyclingtips-field-test/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By jp911

A wider front tire is pretty common on mountain...

A wider front tire is pretty common on mountain bikes for all the reasons already covered in the previous replies (more grip for steering/control and lower psi means more grip AND comfort). The front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By jp911

I've found that fresh cables makes a big...

I've found that fresh cables makes a big difference in the performance of the DA 9000 groupset on my road bike. I try to replace them once a year. The housing I leave alone, but have refreshed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By jp911

An 11-speed XT cassette works fine with the GRX...

An 11-speed XT cassette works fine with the GRX 812 (I've been using an 11-42 in a 1x setup for over 3k miles with zero issues). I haven't tried it with a front derailleur, so can't really help there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,333
Posted By jp911

April through mid October in central Oregon....

April through mid October in central Oregon. Personally, I hate riding when temps hit freezing, and even on warmer winter days it's not great with trails icy/snowy and bike lanes and shoulders full...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,301
Posted By jp911

I understand your point, and I think the wild...

I understand your point, and I think the wild card is the narrow-wide chain ring being used as some are spaced to correct for chainline. I'm weighing in with my personal experience, and the use of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,301
Posted By jp911

Not always true. It depends which side of the...

Not always true. It depends which side of the spider the 1x chainring attaches. If it's on the "outside" where the large chainring of the 2x sits, then you're correct in that the chainline would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,301
Posted By jp911

It will work fine if you get the chainline right,...

It will work fine if you get the chainline right, which can usually be achieved with spacers (either at the bottom bracket-crank interface OR washers where the chainring bolts to the crankset). I've...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,620
Posted By jp911

I've been pining for a custom Speedvagen for too...

I've been pining for a custom Speedvagen for too long, but every time I get close to pulling the trigger I think about what I've put my gravel bike through over the years. I just don't think I could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By jp911

The Wolftooth Tanpan will make that setup work:...

The Wolftooth Tanpan will make that setup work: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/tanpan

I use one with 105 shifters and an 11-speed XT rear mech. Works great.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,859
Posted By jp911

Been trying out a pair of Black Bibs for the...

Been trying out a pair of Black Bibs for the winter trainer rides (wanted to spare my nicer stuff for the roads and trails) and they've been great. At $40/pair it's worth a shot to have something...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,831
Posted By jp911

+1 for the Wolftooth bag. It can be used as a...

+1 for the Wolftooth bag. It can be used as a saddle bag, but it can also be strapped to the frame. I use these bags on my mountain bikes and gravel bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
Posted By jp911

I have a 2012 Madone 5.2 and have had similar. No...

I have a 2012 Madone 5.2 and have had similar. No one culprit, but 3 possibilities based on my experience: 1. the bottom bracket (I clean and grease once a year and that has kept that sound at bay),...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,916
Posted By jp911

The arrow in that pic is pointing to the endcap,...

The arrow in that pic is pointing to the endcap, which are often swappable to change axle type (15mm or 12mm thru or 9mm QR). Wolftooth makes the Boostinator to make non-boost wheels work with boost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,916
Posted By jp911

Your Lyrik is probably non-boost (100mm). I think...

Your Lyrik is probably non-boost (100mm). I think around 2016 or 2017 boost started to take over as the dominant frame and fork spacing. I still have a hardtail with a 100 x 15 fork on it and if I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,741
Posted By jp911

Love my 4runner and I could fit 2-3 bikes in the...

Love my 4runner and I could fit 2-3 bikes in the back if I wanted to, but use a hitch rack and roof racks (depending on how many people are riding) instead of putting the bikes in the car. Any full...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,242
Posted By jp911

You could try to get a custom seat mast made....

You could try to get a custom seat mast made. Some custom frame builders create their own. Speedvagen comes to mind.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,496
Posted By jp911

Would it make sense to pre-wrap the bars with...

Would it make sense to pre-wrap the bars with packing tape or plastic wrap before the bar tape?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,778
Posted By jp911

These guys have 1-upped 1up:...

These guys have 1-upped 1up: https://quikrstuff.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,418
Posted By jp911

I have this type of BB on 2 of my bikes and I...

I have this type of BB on 2 of my bikes and I haven't heavily torqued them, but just cinch them snug (with a decent coating of grease on the frame). Both have been in use for about 2 years with no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-21, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By jp911

I used that derailleur, link, and cassette with...

I used that derailleur, link, and cassette with Ultegra shifters and it worked OK. Shifting into the 42 was not as smooth as a cassette within the recommended range, but it's functional. I now have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,436
Posted By jp911

Try contacting Wolftooth. Recent Nerd Alert...

Try contacting Wolftooth. Recent Nerd Alert podcast interview with one of their people and he mentioned that they offer all kinds of different replacement hardware (nuts, bolts, washers, etc) as part...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,592
Posted By jp911

My personal technique is to use my multi-tool to...

My personal technique is to use my multi-tool to install and remove thru-axles, checking with a torque wrench the first time I install, so that I have a good feel for what it will take if I need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,345
Posted By jp911

I did a lot of digging on the best way to pack up...

I did a lot of digging on the best way to pack up my bikes for a move (happened in May) that didn't involve a lot of disassembly. In the end the cost:benefit wasn't there for larger boxes, so I went...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,800
Posted By jp911

I purchased a 2012 Madone 5.2, which is the year...

I purchased a 2012 Madone 5.2, which is the year before they moved the rear brake below the bottom bracket. As I understand it, that location did not work out so well as the caliper and pads were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,686
Posted By jp911

Thx all for this post! It made me love my 2012...

Thx all for this post!
It made me love my 2012 Madone even more. Not that the place of frame manufacture is all that important to me, but it feels like the last of a generation of USA made Trek...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,226
Posted By jp911

I think the bigger issue is that the road...

I think the bigger issue is that the road cassettes are too wide for an MTB freehub body (by 1.8mm). When you put an MTB cassette on a road freehub you need to add a spacer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,563
Posted By jp911

I have a very similar setup to what you're...

I have a very similar setup to what you're describing: Ultegra shifters, GRX812 rear derailleur, and an 11-42 cassette (crankset is 1x Easton EC90 with a 40 tooth chainring). Works perfectly!

As...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 477
Posted By jp911

If you're going to a 1x setup, Wolftooth might...

If you're going to a 1x setup, Wolftooth might make a chainring that will bolt up to your Shimano crankset and be compatible with a 12-speed SRAM chain. If you're going 2x, then you'll need a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 672
Posted By jp911

SRAM makes an 11-36 11-speed cassette that I've...

SRAM makes an 11-36 11-speed cassette that I've used on Ultegra 6800 (with a Wolftooth Roadlink) on my gravel bike. Gives you a good bailout gear for long climbs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,535
Posted By jp911

The Wolftooth chainring made for Shimano...

The Wolftooth chainring made for Shimano Hollotech works great and will save you money, but the advice to go with the GRX-812 rear derailleur and M-8000 11-42 cassette is spot-on. Don't forget to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,782
Posted By jp911

My personal experiences: Flat/rolling = a 2x...

My personal experiences:
Flat/rolling = a 2x setup so that you can minimize the jumps between gears and better maintain speed
Larger climbs on paved surfaces = a 2x setup with moderate climbing...
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