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I have a Novatec hub similar to this one:
One of the red spacers got locked down too tight, and I believe it's rubbing against the hub and needs to be loosened.
However, it's stuck tight, and I can't hold onto the axle tightly enough to turn the spacer without the axle turning along with it.
Any ideas?
One of the red spacers got locked down too tight, and I believe it's rubbing against the hub and needs to be loosened.
However, it's stuck tight, and I can't hold onto the axle tightly enough to turn the spacer without the axle turning along with it.
Any ideas?
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What if you tried tightening the other side (non-stuck) to your dropout so that the hub is on the outside of the frame?
here is a crude depiction: /\ is the frame viewed from the rear, _ is the hub... /\_
here is a crude depiction: /\ is the frame viewed from the rear, _ is the hub... /\_
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I have a Novatec hub similar to this one:
One of the red spacers got locked down too tight, and I believe it's rubbing against the hub and needs to be loosened.
However, it's stuck tight, and I can't hold onto the axle tightly enough to turn the spacer without the axle turning along with it.
Any ideas?
One of the red spacers got locked down too tight, and I believe it's rubbing against the hub and needs to be loosened.
However, it's stuck tight, and I can't hold onto the axle tightly enough to turn the spacer without the axle turning along with it.
Any ideas?
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Well, damn, that sure worked better than cursing and banging on my hub with a wrench like a crazed monkey.
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Probably fine. I'm running 23's on Archetypes, which I think are a 23 outer width. Can't imagine ever wanting to go skinnier than 23's though unless the riding surface was smooth as glass.
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Yeah, i was wondering cause right now my 25s measure as 28s on the 24 width rim. So if i used 23s it would probably size up to 25 or 26. And it would be more aerodynamic if i used 20s. I probably shouldnt even worry about this since i dont ride professionally... thanks for the info.
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Yeah, i was wondering cause right now my 25s measure as 28s on the 24 width rim. So if i used 23s it would probably size up to 25 or 26. And it would be more aerodynamic if i used 20s. I probably shouldnt even worry about this since i dont ride professionally... thanks for the info.
1. The super plush and comfortable, yet still fast and grippy ride that I get with 25s
2. My gumwall tire of choice does not come in 23
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I've also considered running 23s on my Archetypes for a little more aerodynamic benefit but cannot fathom having to make these 2 sacrifices:
1. The super plush and comfortable, yet still fast and grippy ride that I get with 25s
2. My gumwall tire of choice does not come in 23
1. The super plush and comfortable, yet still fast and grippy ride that I get with 25s
2. My gumwall tire of choice does not come in 23
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Anyone have thoughts on the best way to cut down Champ Yoshida grips?
I don't like snaking them all the way around the bends in my risers, but the last time I hacked down some grips they looked like they got mauled by a t-rex, which I would also like to avoid.
I don't like snaking them all the way around the bends in my risers, but the last time I hacked down some grips they looked like they got mauled by a t-rex, which I would also like to avoid.
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Not only are you (or any of us.. I think?) not pro, but the width of your tire really shouldn't be your concern when it comes to aerodynamic drag. Search "how to be more aero on a bike" for all the low-hanging fruit that makes up the vast majority of your drag; then (and only then) should you even start to think about the marginal gains you might (might) get from things like tire width.
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But it makes them so smooth. Also the biggest aero benefit you can get is just getting in the drops.
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Sub 1600g wheelset for $200? Anybody here used or know anything about these wheels? Or the company, or any of their other products?
https://conquerelite.myshopify.com/products/s-300
https://conquerelite.myshopify.com/products/s-300
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Mr Pink?
I have a decent enough portion of a 600 Tricolor gruppo and kinda want to build a more modern rode bike and saw there is a new Mr. Pink coming in the nearish future possibly I think so I might build up a little 600/Ultegra jobber.
I have a decent enough portion of a 600 Tricolor gruppo and kinda want to build a more modern rode bike and saw there is a new Mr. Pink coming in the nearish future possibly I think so I might build up a little 600/Ultegra jobber.
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I just swapped everything on mine to DA except for the crank. Think I'm going to throw on the White Industries crank and call it a day.
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