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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-18-24, 07:22 PM

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Brass bolt on cable guides and BB cable routing ideas

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Posted By Saxicola

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I think I...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I think I have some ideas. It's a shame that ceramic parts won't work on bikes, I'm a potter and could make all sorts of cool stuff if it wouldn't smash into a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-18-24, 09:07 AM

Replies: 6

Brass bolt on cable guides and BB cable routing ideas

Views: 439

Posted By Saxicola

Brass bolt on cable guides and BB cable routing ideas

Hi everyone. I'm setting up a Crust Bombora in 2x. The frame is designed for 1x so there is no braze on for the FD. I've got a braze on adapter for the FD but need some nice ideas for cable routing....

Forum: Advocacy & Safety

04-18-24, 09:01 AM

Replies: 22

Where to mount a rear Light on a Road Bike with an Under Seat Bag?

Views: 1,534

Posted By Saxicola

Did this cause the angle to change, instead of...

Did this cause the angle to change, instead of pointing straight back? I'm having an issue that there isn't enough space before it hits my rear cable hanger

Forum: Advocacy & Safety

04-18-24, 08:57 AM

Replies: 22

Where to mount a rear Light on a Road Bike with an Under Seat Bag?

Views: 1,534

Posted By Saxicola

I have the issue that I have a low seat and I'm...

I have the issue that I have a low seat and I'm using a Surly rear cable hanger. I just got a Varia and then I mount it to the seatpost it hits the rear cable hanger and is forced sideways. Did you...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-17-24, 08:30 AM

Replies: 13

Will single-butted spokes work for my build?

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Posted By Saxicola

This is what I needed to hear. You're reminding...

This is what I needed to hear. You're reminding me of all the times I have wasted hours or days obsessing over tiny differences. The worst was when I was looking for a new record deck and headphones....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-17-24, 08:16 AM

Replies: 13

Will single-butted spokes work for my build?

Views: 490

Posted By Saxicola

Thanks Russ, I think I'm mixing up my straight...

Thanks Russ, I think I'm mixing up my straight pulls with single butted. The spokes I'm looking at are straight gauge but not straight pull.
Regarding strength, where does that make a significant...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-16-24, 10:33 PM

Replies: 13

Will single-butted spokes work for my build?

Views: 490

Posted By Saxicola

Will single-butted spokes work for my build?

Hi everyone. Apologies if this is not the right place for this question. I am building my first set of wheels to go on a Crust Lightning Bolt which I'm building from the frame up. This is a really...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-14-24, 09:28 AM

Replies: 21

Classic looking brifters??

Views: 1,219

Posted By Saxicola

Nice! Unfortunately I have a Shimano Ultegra...

Nice! Unfortunately I have a Shimano Ultegra derailleur now. Which I know is not going to look awesome but I got it for a really good price. But I am definitely willing to strip and customize...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-14-24, 09:18 AM

Replies: 21

Classic looking brifters??

Views: 1,219

Posted By Saxicola

Thanks I saw these, have you heard anything about...

Thanks I saw these, have you heard anything about the quality? I don't care about less popular brands but I would like to get the shifting as good as I can within reason

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-14-24, 09:14 AM

Replies: 21

Classic looking brifters??

Views: 1,219

Posted By Saxicola

I have the Crust Nitto shaka bars (520mm) and I'm...

I have the Crust Nitto shaka bars (520mm) and I'm going to make my own bags. I didn't think to consider this so thanks for the tip!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-14-24, 09:13 AM

Replies: 21

Classic looking brifters??

Views: 1,219

Posted By Saxicola

It is indeed the canti model. Thanks for the...

It is indeed the canti model. Thanks for the suggestion. I just can't get used to them, I'm a relatively new rider to drop bars and I really like the shifting right at my hands. I was thinking I...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-12-24, 08:34 AM

Replies: 21

Classic looking brifters??

Views: 1,219

Posted By Saxicola

Classic looking brifters??

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Hi all, I'm building a Crust Lightning Bolt in the new light blue. I want to put 2 x 11 speed brifters on it but I'm struggling to find something that fits the look of a classic rando bike, e.g....

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