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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-19, 07:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

My bet would be different hangers for the...

My bet would be different hangers for the different models; the hanger for the Ti bike won't fit the steel bike.

I don't have a Steel whipshot, but I DO have both a Ti and an Alu, and they use...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-19, 08:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

Yep, hanger arrived quickly and looked high...

Yep, hanger arrived quickly and looked high quality. Sitting in my toolbox now, where I hope it will stay.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,412
Posted By fronesis

Don’t kick yourself - grx was only announced a...

Don’t kick yourself - grx was only announced a few months back and the components are just now trickling in. This thread is the first real-world report I know of someone getting their hands on grx.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,486
Posted By fronesis

You need the proper hanger alignment tool in...

You need the proper hanger alignment tool in order to check it.

There is absolutely no way to know if your hanger is aligned correctly in both the vertical and horizontal dimension without the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-03-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 434,381
Posted By fronesis

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https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/41360051_1376_4694_805e_55f69c2c97d2_389712484cc11ac792ba9369c7a8932847bfe10c.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-19, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,152
Posted By fronesis

Try what cobba said first. If that doesn't...

Try what cobba said first.

If that doesn't work, then you need to loosen and then tighten the brake caliper bolts so that when secure the rotor is centered between the calipers. It seems hard to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 49,117
Posted By fronesis

Just want to say that I agree COMPLETELY with the...

Just want to say that I agree COMPLETELY with the above.

If the frame of comparison is between today's 1x11 or 1x12 and an old-school setup like this where the cassette has basically 1-tooth steps...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 11:56 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 49,117
Posted By fronesis

Long-winded?

Long-winded?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 49,117
Posted By fronesis

These threads seem to always break down into...

These threads seem to always break down into three categories of participants:

1. People who have never really ridden 1x who are bizarrely fixated on why they hate it so much, and seem to have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,334
Posted By fronesis

I’m wary about this mechanic, and not sure I’d...

I’m wary about this mechanic, and not sure I’d trust him with my bike:

1. As others have said, the new 7000/8000/9000 shimano absolutely does not need an inline adjuster.
2. Even on older stuff,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,612
Posted By fronesis

Thanks for the clarification. I thought I was...

Thanks for the clarification. I thought I was relatively up to date on tube/tire standards and nomenclature, but I'd literally never heard of that. (Sounds confusing to call a clincher a type of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-19, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,612
Posted By fronesis

You are saying you put latex tubes inside a...

You are saying you put latex tubes inside a tubular tire?

From the photo that looks like a clincher to me. But maybe I'm missing something....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Posted By fronesis

I'd echo DiabloScott's reply. Either there...

I'd echo DiabloScott's reply.

Either there was something defective about this nipple or the thread of the spoke it attached to, or you got something a little off with your build – such as too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,787
Posted By fronesis

I’m not here to defend Walmart or the Walton...

I’m not here to defend Walmart or the Walton family, but the account above – which other posters seemed to agree with – is slightly off-base.

Point me to another $2300 gravel bike that has the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-21-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 23,185
Posted By fronesis

Ah, that's interesting. I've got two different...

Ah, that's interesting. I've got two different thru-axle bikes, and both have 15Nm specs. I think 11Nm is quite low for a thru axle, which is probably why the mechanic overtightened it. Of course, if...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-21-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 23,185
Posted By fronesis

1. The notion that there is something wrong with...

1. The notion that there is something wrong with Shimano chains, especially that they are prone to breaking, is just nonsense.

2. The torque spec for thru axles is very high – usually 15Nm. Please...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,630
Posted By fronesis

The two bolded parts DO NOT GO TOGETHER. Given...

The two bolded parts DO NOT GO TOGETHER. Given your self-description as a rider, you have absolutely no need at all for tubulars. There are tons of great clinchers, and good tubeless options, out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,363
Posted By fronesis

The bold part just makes no sense at all....

The bold part just makes no sense at all. Derailleurs can last for tens of thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands of miles without being replaced. You might need to replace the jockey wheels, you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-19, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,231
Posted By fronesis

I think that’s a really good call. I can also add...

I think that’s a really good call. I can also add that especially for riding in the dry (i.e. anything other than mud), you can easily fit larger tires on the Endurace. I’m currently running tires...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By fronesis

I’d start with new cables.

I’d start with new cables.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-04-19, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,756
Posted By fronesis

I’ve ridden a bunch of campy bikes and a bunch of...

I’ve ridden a bunch of campy bikes and a bunch of Shimano bikes (including Di2). I’ve currently got a gravel/rain bike with SRAM Force 1.

I don’t know what Apex is like, but the honest truth is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,437
Posted By fronesis

I have two sets of wheels for my current road...

I have two sets of wheels for my current road bike, one has an Ultegra (8000) 11-30 cassette and the other has a 105 (7000) 11-30 cassette. NO WAY I can tell them apart. But I actually think the 105...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-29-19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,553
Posted By fronesis

This is EXACTLY my recommendation too. If this...

This is EXACTLY my recommendation too. If this bike is for the road, and not gravel, then even on super steep hills, a low gear of 38/42 is plenty low. Yes, that doesn’t give you a ton of top end,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-19, 09:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,628
Posted By fronesis

Cool bike! But... 1. 381mm of reach on...

Cool bike!

But...

1. 381mm of reach on the size SMALL....that’s a LONG bike for gravel.

2. Those prices are absolutely INSANE. $5,200 for R8020 with the same DT Swiss wheelset that came on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,137
Posted By fronesis

You can take the Motobecane logo off. Someone in...

You can take the Motobecane logo off. Someone in the Whipshot Ti thread posted pictures of his, and that Ora Ti frame looks beautiful. It's a very well-made frame by a good company in Taiwan; BD just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,387
Posted By fronesis

Sounds fair to me. Since the OP's thread...

Sounds fair to me.

Since the OP's thread seemed to be about laying out base-level knowledge of clipless cleats and shoes, I just wanted to make it clear that it's not as simple as "buy clipless...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By fronesis

It turns out this way SO OFTEN that I think a...

It turns out this way SO OFTEN that I think a good rule of thumb is this: if you don't KNOW for a fact that the hanger is straight relative to your frame* then the first thing to do is check the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,257
Posted By fronesis

To the OP: please buy a new crank. I know...

To the OP: please buy a new crank.

I know that nearly 20 years ago that was a really nice carbon campy crank and it has "Record" printed on it, but it's not safe to ride it now – and you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,387
Posted By fronesis

Technically, that's not right, since Speedplay...

Technically, that's not right, since Speedplay road cleats are actually 4 bolt. Most shoes are still 3-bolt, so the speedplay cleats come with adapters, but there are some speedplay 4-bolt shoes out...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,636
Posted By fronesis

You can picture it pretty easily just by looking...

You can picture it pretty easily just by looking at your old bike: on it, the bottom bracket section of the frame is relatively narrow, but the BSA BB cups EXTEND the width of the overall bottom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,366
Posted By fronesis

EDIT: I had originally suggested your...

EDIT:

I had originally suggested your pressures were too high, but now I see how much weight you are carrying overall, and 70psi for that much weight is NOT too high.

Maybe the aluminum fork is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,636
Posted By fronesis

Trek's BB90 bottom bracket standard is compatible...

Trek's BB90 bottom bracket standard is compatible with Shimano 24mm cranks. Since the new GRX cranks will be normal Shimano 24mm cranks, you should have no problem putting a GRX crank into a BB90 BB....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

I’m not trying to argue definitively for the one...

I’m not trying to argue definitively for the one true way to tighten a thru axle, so if other people prefer thru axles with QR-like levers, then that’s just fine by me. :thumb:

But just to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

Yep. I went with these specs from BD, and they...

Yep. I went with these specs from BD, and they worked great to choose Robert Axles that fit perfectly:

front: L:M12xP1.5x118.5mm

rear: L:M12xP1.75x174mm

I spent $90 for the Robert Axles,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

Yep, I think we are describing the exact same...

Yep, I think we are describing the exact same thing, just with slightly different language: your QR-type thru axle gets the final tightness from closing that lever. If for some reason the lever is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

First off, great pics – looks like a gorgeous...

First off, great pics – looks like a gorgeous ride!

As to your thru axles: you mention a “lock,” but I’m not exactly sure what you are referring to there. I have thru axles on a few bikes, and my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,487
Posted By fronesis

This is a really odd and interesting thread. The...

This is a really odd and interesting thread. The OP wants to A) insist the cassette was worn, and then B) insist that people answer the question of WHY it was worn.

But:
– the OP had no problem...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-19, 09:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

The first part of the story...fine, maybe the...

The first part of the story...fine, maybe the owner of the bike had previously crashed it, or maybe the bike came from the factory way out of spec. It could happen.

But the last bit (that I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

I just placed an order for hangers at BD, and...

I just placed an order for hangers at BD, and they allowed me to go through checkout and paypal took my money! Now to wait and see if they ship out

Note: they raised the price to $25.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

That's no problem. When I try to buy later this...

That's no problem. When I try to buy later this week I'll get an extra one.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

I came here to post the same news. I just...

I came here to post the same news.

I just hope they are getting enough in stock, since it looks like there may be as many as half a dozen ordered, just from folks in this thread!!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

I emailed the derailleur hangers people, and they...

I emailed the derailleur hangers people, and they were very nice and got back to me right away. But they said they simply did not have that hanger.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-19, 05:28 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

If you go that route, let me know. I’d be happy...

If you go that route, let me know. I’d be happy to buy a couple to help defray the costs.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-22-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

I'm guessing you are getting the same silent...

I'm guessing you are getting the same silent treatment from BD as I got! :)

Obviously they should be able to source the hanger from their distributors, since clearly either Ora is providing them...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-21-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

Yes, that's the one. That's the photo from...

Yes, that's the one. That's the photo from BikesDirect; looks exactly like what's on my bike, and was confirmed by bikesdirect. But NO ONE else seems to list it or be able to locate it, and BD has...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

Has anyone had any luck finding a source for a...

Has anyone had any luck finding a source for a replacement derailleur hanger for the whipshot Ti?

Bikesdirect has a listing online for the proper hanger, but they always report "out of stock" when...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

Nice bike!!!! How did you remove the...

Nice bike!!!!

How did you remove the Motobecane label? Is it just a sticker???
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-27-19, 02:28 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,368
Posted By fronesis

It’s threaded!

It’s threaded!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By fronesis

You could do it cheaper: I sold a full 105 5800...

You could do it cheaper: I sold a full 105 5800 groupset with RS505 levers and flat-mount calipers for about $300. Everything was in mint condition. I'm betting you could buy just the RS505 levers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,753
Posted By fronesis

Once the firmware update failed you have probably...

Once the firmware update failed you have probably got the battery firmware in a corrupted state such that nothing else is really going to work. You need to OVERWRITE the battery firmware, and this...
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