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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks, Veganbikes! I'll have to think about this.

Thanks, Veganbikes! I'll have to think about this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By robertmccormack

Shimano Rapidfire levers: mount near stem on Ergotec Toulouse Bars?

I have Ergotec Toulouse handlebars with a 15 mm rise and 61° back sweep (please see the first picture). The diameter is 22.2mm. I would like to mount Shimano Alivio Rapidfire shifters close to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By robertmccormack

Paul Minimoto V-brakes more powerful than Shimano LX Cantilevers?

Does anyone have Paul Minimoto V-brakes? How much more powerful are they than Shimano LX cantilevers from the late '90s?
Btw, I'm looking at the Minimotos because I can use them with my road levers....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 545
Posted By robertmccormack

Shimano XTR 9-Speed Shifters with Shimano 105 Road triple front derailleur

Will Shimano XTR 9-Speed MTB shifters work with my Shimano 105 Road triple front derailleur?

Btw, I'm assuming the shifters are friction mode for the front derailleur-- is this true?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks, Veganbike, that's reassuring. I'm going...

Thanks, Veganbike, that's reassuring. I'm going to go for it and buy the fork.

"We're all gonna have so much f***in' fun we'll need plastic surgery to remove our goddamn smiles!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By robertmccormack

ENVE In-Route AR fork okay for medium-load bike touring?

I phoned ENVE today because I'm going to mount their In-Route AR fork, the normal one for tires up to 35mm. They said it would be fine for the kind of touring I do. I carry only rear panniers, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By robertmccormack

Hi dsaul, Thanks. No, I didn't build my frame, a...

Hi dsaul, Thanks. No, I didn't build my frame, a pro did and I'm sure he reamed the head tube out. Ill be checking out Cane Creek!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By robertmccormack

My head tube has an inner diameter of 43.8mm. On...

My head tube has an inner diameter of 43.8mm. On the White Industries web page it says the inner diameter of the head tube should be a minimum of 43.95mm in order for the ZS44/EC44 headset to fit.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks for the info, Veganbikes. " I gotta...

Thanks for the info, Veganbikes.

" I gotta be crazy, I'm on a pilgrimage to see a moose!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By robertmccormack

White Industries EC44 headset in straight head tube with tapered steerer

I want to mount an ENVE carbon fork with a tapered steerer tube 28.5mm (1 1/8")-- 39.8mm (1 1/2") in my straight Columbus Spirit HSS head tube, inner diameter 44mm. This isn't normal practice, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks for the rundown, Rick!

Thanks for the rundown, Rick!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By robertmccormack

Time trial levers with mechanical disc brakes

Thanks a lot, Rick-- short pull it is!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By robertmccormack

Time trial levers with mechanical disc brakes?

I would like to use my Cane Creek 200TT time trial brake levers (see picture below) with mechanical disc brakes. Will this work? If not, does anyone make time trial levers that function with disc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks a lot for the clarification, Clifford. ...

Thanks a lot for the clarification, Clifford.

I’m now thinking of going with a 9-speed Shimano Cassette.

The question is whether there’s still too much slop in the system.
Campy 9 speed has a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks, Clifford. I forgot to mention that the 8...

Thanks, Clifford. I forgot to mention that the 8 speed cassette is Shimano. I looked at the wikibook but I'm not very technical. Is the Shi cassette likely to work?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks a lot, Mark! It should also work with an...

Thanks a lot, Mark! It should also work with an 8-speed cassette, right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 04:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By robertmccormack

Campagnolo Racing Triple 9 speed Rear Derailleur Compatibility Question

I'm interested in a Campagnolo Racing Triple 9 speed Rear Derailleur from 1995.

Can you tell me if my Campagnolo Ergopower Record Titanium 9-speed shifters from 1998 will work with this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By robertmccormack

Shimano 9-speed front derailleurs capacities

I’m looking online to buy either a triple Shimano 105 front derailleur FD-5503 or a same-era Ultegra FD-6503, from around the year 2000.

I have a 48-38-26 front triple crankset and a 12-34T rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-21, 03:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,968
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks! This is starting to look pretty tricky....

Thanks! This is starting to look pretty tricky. I'll see what I can do and keep everyone posted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,968
Posted By robertmccormack

Reply

Thanks ThermionicScott. Do you have any gruppo names and oart numbers for a f/h body that would fit my 6401 hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,968
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,968
Posted By robertmccormack

8 speed cassette on 7 speed FH-6401 free hub

Thanks, Dabac. Do you know if the f/h body from a 600 Ultra FH-6400 Tricolor freehub body will work on my hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-21, 04:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,968
Posted By robertmccormack

Shimano FH-6401 600 Ultegra and 8 speed cassette

I have a nearly new Shimano FH-6401 600 Ultegra Tricolor freehub that I'm currently running with a hyperglide 7-speed cassette. Can I change to an 8 speed cassette? Will it fit? I want to use all 8...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By robertmccormack

Problem Solvers 50mm Wide Cable Carriers?

I'm interested in these Problem Solvers 50mm Wide Cable Carriers (please see picture). My cantilever brakes are hard to keep centered, and with these cable carriers you can supposedly push the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-21, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks a lot, guys. I use a six-speed freewheel,...

Thanks a lot, guys. I use a six-speed freewheel, so it looks like there shouldn't be a problem. May switch to 32 x 700C instead of 28 tires.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By robertmccormack

Hi Gearbasher, I've had other Mavics like this...

Hi Gearbasher,
I've had other Mavics like this one, and the holes were straight.

Do you people think this hub is suited to loaded touring with two panniers in the rear?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks. With the slots in it is the hub as strong...

Thanks. With the slots in it is the hub as strong as a conventional one?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 02:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By robertmccormack

Spoke holes--slotted? Aero only?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/944x1192/mavic_550rd_new_rear_hub_ital_threading_8_21_bcbfaf3b43e1ceeaa24a4d5b5e6204c014a86ad3.png
I bought an NOS Mavic rear hub on ebay, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks for letting me know.

Thanks for letting me know.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By robertmccormack

Cane Creek 200TT brake levers

Hi,

I've had Cane Creek 200TT brake levers mounted for a while, and I just received a spare set online. The old ones have a convex, plug style mount, and the new ones have a concave mount (the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks, Andrew.

Thanks, Andrew.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks, Mark.

Thanks, Mark.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-19, 03:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By robertmccormack

TA Alizé triple crankset Q-factor

Does anyone know the Q-factor of a TA Alizé triple crankset? I have inner knee pain, and these might help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 04:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,882
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the help!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,882
Posted By robertmccormack

Campy Shifters/Rear derailleur compatibility II

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/michael_s_campy_chorus_rear_derailleur_7457acf5b466f3c2531f2c75616bb587b713ca8c.jpg
Dear Spaghetti Legs,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,882
Posted By robertmccormack

Campy Shifters/ Rear derailleur compatibility II

I'm looking for some Campagnolo downtube shift levers to match up with my son's Chorus rear derailleur, ca. 1996. There are quite a few Campagnolo Veloce Shifters SL-11SVLCG on ebay, supposedly made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-19, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks, Soody. That's disappointing to...

Thanks, Soody.

That's disappointing to hear-- why won't the rear derailleur index?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-19, 03:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By robertmccormack

Campy Shift Lever/derailleur compatability

I recently bought a Italian road bike for my son and we now need to swap out the shift levers. I'm a rank beginner when it comes to Campagnolo, so my question is this: will NOS Campagnolo C-Record...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-18, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,887
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks for the info-- I'll consider adding a...

Thanks for the info-- I'll consider adding a spacer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-18, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,887
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks a lot. Will think about contacting Mr...

Thanks a lot. Will think about contacting Mr Chisholm. The bike was made in approx. 1997, out of SLX. I think it can be cold set.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-18, 02:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,887
Posted By robertmccormack

Convert Campagnolo 8-speed to 7-speed?

I have a very fine Italian racing bike with a Campy 8 speed cassette. Due to illness I need to detune it from a racing bike to a tourer, and use thicker rims. I'd like to save my Campy Record...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-17, 02:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks a lot, everyone!

Thanks a lot, everyone!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By robertmccormack

6 speed freewheel on 7 speed threaded hub?

Can anyone tell me-- can I fit a 6 speed freewheel on 7 speed threaded hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By robertmccormack

Black tarnish on an aluminum rack

I just inherited a little-used aluminum Vetta rack from the 80s. The problem is, it has some black tarnish on it. How can I remove it without damaging the anodizing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-13, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,208
Posted By robertmccormack

So, now I'd like to know if the conical ring...

So, now I'd like to know if the conical ring opposite the Miche/Rudelli/Primax (and maybe Tange) roller bearing cage is the same.

Is this what FBinNY meant by the "sandwich?"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-13, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,208
Posted By robertmccormack

Thanks for the help, everybody. Now, does...

Thanks for the help, everybody.

Now, does anyone know of an online source for these Miche/ Rudelli (Primax)/ Stronglight roller bearings?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,208
Posted By robertmccormack

FB: that's great news-- Rudelli made Primax. For...

FB: that's great news-- Rudelli made Primax. For some reason they changed their name, but the innards of the headsets are the same. Thanks a lot for your help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-13, 12:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,208
Posted By robertmccormack

Do Miche headset needle bearings fit Rudelli/Primax?

Does anyone know if Miche Primato threaded headset 1" needle bearings fit Rudelli/Primax threaded HS's? I have a Rudelli Sport headset on one bike, and a Primax on the other, which means both fork...
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