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Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By Kimmo

Just dab a bit of nail polish on it

Just dab a bit of nail polish on it
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,237
Posted By Kimmo

It's neoliberalism innit. Everything has to suck...

It's neoliberalism innit. Everything has to suck so the shareholders can get their dividends. Private equity firms buy all the successful stuff they can find, and put the squeeze on until everything...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Kimmo

Do it. A first-timer armed with a few tips...

Do it. A first-timer armed with a few tips (better yet, a copy of Brandt's The Bicycle Wheel), can do a nicer build than they can pay a pro for, because you can take as long as you like.

It's not...
Forum: BMX
07-17-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 288
Posted By Kimmo

Never mind, looks like it's a 2009 Zone ...

Never mind, looks like it's a 2009 Zone

https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/gt_bicycles/31348
Forum: BMX
07-17-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 288
Posted By Kimmo

Can anyone identify this GT?

Found this thing on the footpath, cleaned it up and tuned it, now I'm gonna flog it off. Be nice to know a bit about it...

I gather bikes like this are a bit old hat now, with the gyro and stuff?...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,939
Posted By Kimmo

Crazy! What are the odds!

Crazy! What are the odds!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,939
Posted By Kimmo

Nice work! That's colouring outside...

Nice work!



That's colouring outside the lines, innit? A 17t gap!

Couple of questions - how well does the FD handle it?

And how does the chain go climbing onto the big ring, with shift...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2,376
Views: 392,495
Posted By Kimmo

+1 all that, also that seatpost has too much...

+1 all that, also that seatpost has too much visual bulk around the clamp, and new Red makes those levers look so ugly.

Slicker post, slam and trim the front, and some of those new levers with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,142
Posted By Kimmo

Of course you start with setup - file the housing...

Of course you start with setup - file the housing ends flat, ensure no kinks in the cable, overhaul the calipers to minimise friction and slop, clean and adjust pads.

Next step is trying the pads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 631
Posted By Kimmo

If I was playing around with all this spacing,...

If I was playing around with all this spacing, I'd be happy with the minimum reliable clearance between small cog and dropout, likewise between large cog and spokes. The standard arrangement has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,983
Posted By Kimmo

Puzzled why the new semi-wireless group would be...

Puzzled why the new semi-wireless group would be relevant to a discussion of splicing the wires between the front and back of the bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,372
Posted By Kimmo

Kids these days... ...Are still funny. Old...

Kids these days...

...Are still funny. Old farts like us who treat text like speech tend to have a bit of trouble with it, though
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,983
Posted By Kimmo

Dude, it has a button on it! Very much no...

Dude, it has a button on it! Very much no (https://www.bikeforums.net/22061450-post8.html)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,721
Posted By Kimmo

Very late reply, but that should be right;...

Very late reply, but that should be right; everything is in parallel. Did you figure out what was wrong?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,991
Posted By Kimmo

How perspicacious of you to recognise a value...

How perspicacious of you to recognise a value judgement.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,991
Posted By Kimmo

Giants - yet another thing that hasn't been great...

Giants - yet another thing that hasn't been great since the noughties. (Like car styling and popular music)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By Kimmo

I have no idea why you're assuming this. I'm...

I have no idea why you're assuming this. I'm speaking explicitly about the oversized ally spokes with the oversized splined captive nipples with an external thread which gets seized in the internal...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,033
Posted By Kimmo

As I said earlier, it seems rather specific to be...

As I said earlier, it seems rather specific to be an accident; I'd suggest it only looks strange because you're not privy to the previous owner's evaluation criteria.

As an extension of this...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,033
Posted By Kimmo

Or probably the same for new vs worn. But as...

Or probably the same for new vs worn. But as folks are trying to convince you, there's no way it can't average out the same; the only way the ratio of crank turns to wheel turns can vary from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,033
Posted By Kimmo

10t jumps were the rule before big rings were...

10t jumps were the rule before big rings were elaborated on to include the vast improvement of shift gates and lift pins, which brought the unfortunate restriction of being specific to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,033
Posted By Kimmo

Given the Miche cassette, which allowed bespoke...

Given the Miche cassette, which allowed bespoke combinations like this 14-26 with two 2t gaps and a 3t gap, I'm going to assume the previous owner put a fair bit of thought into ratios and that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,991
Posted By Kimmo

The TCX has a round post, doesn't it? If so,...

The TCX has a round post, doesn't it? If so, replace it with the lightest one you can find. Some carbon posts are way overbuilt.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,991
Posted By Kimmo

Weight is overrated according to the science, but...

Weight is overrated according to the science, but this overlooks the placebo angle and the fact light bikes are more fun; on the other hand frame weight is probably not such a big deal because you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By Kimmo

The freehubs are stupid with the nylon bushing...

The freehubs are stupid with the nylon bushing which needs frequent cleaning and lubing, otherwise the chain goes slack when coasting at speed and the cranks turn when you walk the bike.

If the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 843
Posted By Kimmo

The cog probably matters via chain tension? ...

The cog probably matters via chain tension?

Maybe see if you can get the FD closer to the rings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,027
Posted By Kimmo

When you crack it open, you're looking for a tiny...

When you crack it open, you're looking for a tiny pawl, a little part about 6mm across, pivoting on a little pin about 1.5mm thick. It's actuated by a little hairspring, which is too weak to overcome...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By Kimmo

Was there a new cassette on the new wheel, that...

Was there a new cassette on the new wheel, that you're using with the old chain?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,624
Posted By Kimmo

Never come across this 'laminated' housing; the...

Never come across this 'laminated' housing; the fourth kind that Suntour talks about, where the liner and outer sheath are somehow 'mechanically locked' with the housing wire... Suspect it wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2,376
Views: 392,495
Posted By Kimmo

The house seems pretty. The bike? Vomit

The house seems pretty.

The bike? Vomit
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,328
Posted By Kimmo

Here's some better info about actuation ratios:...

Here's some better info about actuation ratios: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1278/bicycle-rear-derailleur-compatibility/

Additionally,if you use an old Dura-Ace RD with a non DA shifter, you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,790
Posted By Kimmo

Folks assume you need a lot of skill to work on...

Folks assume you need a lot of skill to work on fancy gear, but actually you don't need so much; just a basic level of competence, and the ability to look up and understand workshop manuals.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,304
Posted By Kimmo

One thing not mentioned is to expect a slight hop...

One thing not mentioned is to expect a slight hop on most metal rims where it's joined; don't try to get the radial true perfect in that spot. You could start with a 20h, but it'll require a lot more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,665
Posted By Kimmo

I'm only concerned with durability too; as I...

I'm only concerned with durability too; as I mentioned, I consider drag to be a negligible consideration.

I imagine a small amount of preload is optimal for durability, with the optimal amount...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,665
Posted By Kimmo

You don't need perfect adjustment; you just need...

You don't need perfect adjustment; you just need good adjustment.

There's quite a large window of acceptable preload - yes, the bearings should be getting slightly squashed; this is what ensures...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,665
Posted By Kimmo

This bit makes me think it had play before.

This bit makes me think it had play before.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,093
Posted By Kimmo

You know what would be nice? If Wheels Mfg...

You know what would be nice?

If Wheels Mfg would make direct mount versions of their hangers for more recent bikes... The double hanger with two mounting bolts situation is just awful.

Probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2,376
Views: 392,495
Posted By Kimmo

Well, the rear is a tricolour; that's dark grey....

Well, the rear is a tricolour; that's dark grey. The other bike like this was built up with the same gear except a 7400 rear to go with the 7700 front, and along with the pedals, I thought the silver...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,093
Posted By Kimmo

Haven't read the thread, just replying to the OP...

Haven't read the thread, just replying to the OP -

Rim brake Di2 is a great way to minimise your maintenance. For extra points, a frame with a threaded BB. But if your frame has a sketchy hanger...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By Kimmo

Okay, like I said, I'm rusty - I remembered...

Okay, like I said, I'm rusty - I remembered wrong; Shadow came out before 10s. Can't imagine why you shouldn't get a Shadow RD in that case.

By the way, if you want more reliable mechanical...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,222
Posted By Kimmo

I got one, and it seemed nearly as nice as my...

I got one, and it seemed nearly as nice as my Edco one. Problem was, it was the wrong range, and when I returned it I didn't get my money back 🤬
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By Kimmo

​​​​​​ Nothing, if you have a compatible...

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Nothing, if you have a compatible shifter. Not the same actuation ratio as earlier derailers though, so not backwards compatible. Your bike isn't 9s.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,222
Posted By Kimmo

Yeah. Actually come to think of it, you can find...

Yeah. Actually come to think of it, you can find almost the same thing on AliExpress for about a quarter of the price...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,222
Posted By Kimmo

My inclination is to save on drivetrain expense...

My inclination is to save on drivetrain expense by changing out chains early, and treating chainrings and cassettes as something I don't want to replace. Chains are cheaper than the other drivetrain...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By Kimmo

RD-7800 is probably the latest and greatest that...

RD-7800 is probably the latest and greatest that will work, if I remember right... I think they changed the cable pull when 11s came along? I know they changed it at 10s for MTB. But before that, you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2,376
Views: 392,495
Posted By Kimmo

Steerer yet to be trimmed ...

Steerer yet to be trimmed
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,061
Posted By Kimmo

Hah. Was going to point out you can easily lace a...

Hah. Was going to point out you can easily lace a 24h rim to a 32h hub if it's not straight pull.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,435
Posted By Kimmo

I can totally understand this attitude, as a...

I can totally understand this attitude, as a hangover from the days when carbon brake tracks were still being figured out, but it's been pretty well sorted by now.

And assuming the resin matrix is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,025
Posted By Kimmo

I threw a cheap set on my road bike last...

I threw a cheap set on my road bike last century... They didn't hang on so well to ye olde skinny bars, but then neither did stems... nearly good enough IIRC. Come to think of it, that size was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,435
Posted By Kimmo

Is there any such thing as a modern deep profile...

Is there any such thing as a modern deep profile in an aluminium tubular? Otherwise you'd be getting pretty heavy, but OTOH, apparently that only matters to your monkey brain...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,435
Posted By Kimmo

Funny to think how much of the feeling of light...

Funny to think how much of the feeling of light wheels must be placebo then...
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