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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By byrd48

It's certainly been a journey with these new...

It's certainly been a journey with these new wider rims. The rims are hooked and they state max pressure 75psi for my weight. At that pressure, with 25mm tires, I immediately got pinch flats, like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By byrd48

that’s interesting! I noticed when I took the 25s...

that’s interesting! I noticed when I took the 25s off, there was quite a bit of abrasion on the sidewalls. I’ve wondered if the wider rims exposed the sidewalls on tires because a 25 was really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By byrd48

I trust the caliper, just trying to understand...

I trust the caliper, just trying to understand why no increase in width, if it's something between clinchers and tubeless. In other words, how did I gain anything if the tires have the same width...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By byrd48

Tire Width Clincher vs Tubeless

Hi,
I have a set of 21mm internal width rims, have ridden them for about a year with Conti 5000 25mm clinchers. I measured the tire width with calipers at 29mm installed. I replaced those tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

I. think in conclusion, either the HED pressure...

I. think in conclusion, either the HED pressure chart is out of whack or applies only to tubeless, as others have mentioned, or there is something about the rim that is problematic with tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

I would tend to agree, it does seem a little...

I would tend to agree, it does seem a little narrow. I read somewhere, maybe Rene Herse, that the tire width should be 20% wider than the internal rim width. A 25mm tire is 19% wider than a 21mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

I contacted HED and they said the tire chart...

I contacted HED and they said the tire chart applies to tube and tubeless. Maybe it's the rim sidewall? Ardennes is 4mm, but Velocity Quill is 4.3mm and they say go by what the tire says.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

Also, just for clarification, it seems Mavic has...

Also, just for clarification, it seems Mavic has widened their Open Pro rims since I bought mine. I think mine are 14.8 inner width. Ardennes has 4mm of sidewall width, Mavic has a little more I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

Thanks for all the great info. I had never seen...

Thanks for all the great info. I had never seen the pressure calculator that was based on weight. I think the HED pressure ratings must be for tubeless. If you expand the tire pressure chart...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

I'm not ready to go tubeless as I haven't had any...

I'm not ready to go tubeless as I haven't had any experience with that and most flats I do get are punctures from road debris.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

also that sticker says a 23mm tire has an 80 psi...

also that sticker says a 23mm tire has an 80 psi max
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

Ok, so they are hooked. I wonder if the max...

Ok, so they are hooked. I wonder if the max pressure is only for if you run it tubeless?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

I suppose if I took the tires off I could. What...

I suppose if I took the tires off I could. What impact will that have if they are hookless or not?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

Not that I am aware of. I don't see that...

Not that I am aware of. I don't see that mentioned on their page: https://hedcycling.com/products/ardennes-ra-pro-rim-brake/?sku=SKU-BABAF9A9
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By byrd48

Wide rim, tire size and pressure - pinch flats

Hey there!
I have gotten a pair of Hed Ardennes wheels and have them in a tube setup with Conti 5000 700x25. I'm new with the wide rims, my other bikes are all Mavic Open Pro.
I love the ride,but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By byrd48

That is my thought. I thought sram built to...

That is my thought. I thought sram built to shimano specs, but wasn't sure if things had changed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By byrd48

I have not actually bought it yet. I have Dura...

I have not actually bought it yet. I have Dura Ace 9001 shifters and was looking at the R8000 RD.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By byrd48

SRAM 11spd 32t Cassette

Hi,
I was looking at the SRAM 1190 cassette 11-32t and noticed it says that 32 and 34 tooth versions are compatibile only with wifli and 1x derailleurs. I have a Shimano Ultegra RD. Would they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,776
Posted By byrd48

In the end, I elected not to cold set the fork to...

In the end, I elected not to cold set the fork to 100. I just have to spread them to install the wheel. It's no biggie to do that as seldom as I remove the wheel. So don't think that you have to do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

Andy, I did read your articles, including the low...

Andy, I did read your articles, including the low cost methods for checking the fork. Yes the rear triangle is easier to measure and I believe based on what I have done thus far that the frame, or at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

It I fixed the level to the rear wheel, I could...

It I fixed the level to the rear wheel, I could possibly turn the front wheel until it looked parallel to the rear, however due to the headtube being angled, the front wheel can only be coplanar to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

What data would help, I'm not sure what else I...

What data would help, I'm not sure what else I can measure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,529
Posted By byrd48

For the benefit of all others who may land on...

For the benefit of all others who may land on this thread in the future, it would be great to follow up with that mechanic and relate what they did! 😉
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

After removing the tires from the rims, I was...

After removing the tires from the rims, I was able to turn the fork 180 and the level is just a hair from the making contact at all 4 points, literally almost a negligible gap. So it seems that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

The straight edge indicates that the wheels are...

The straight edge indicates that the wheels are not parallel. Maybe it's the frame, maybe not, I flipped the wheel and tried another wheel with the same result.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

It's a new build, so I don't have a before story...

It's a new build, so I don't have a before story to compare to.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

I tried two different wheels and flipped the...

I tried two different wheels and flipped the original wheel around and got the same result. The reason I suspect it's the rear wheel was the measurements taken from rim to chain stay were slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1361x1815/bikealign1_94eb503cf876c12940593101b4459ca7ba6e93b1.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,298
Posted By byrd48

Alignment

Hi there,

Got a new bike, built the wheels myself, and have started breaking it in and noticed that it seems to dart right then left after taking hands off the bars, so I flipped it upside down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By byrd48

What about it is not ideal?

What about it is not ideal?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By byrd48

1x conversion on 9spd hardtail

Hi,
I have an aluminum Gary Fisher hardtail bike, I'm presuming it's from the 2000's, made in the usa, nice bike. It's a 9 speed with a 175 triple crankset. On my road and touring bikes I run a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-17, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By byrd48

Thanks, butted is the better word, not tapered.

Thanks, butted is the better word, not tapered.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By byrd48

Are threaded forks tapered inside?

Hi,
I have a big tall dirt drop stem going into a 1 inch threaded fork. I want it to go another inch in, and looking at the inside of the tube, there is at least 2 more inches it could go, but it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-17, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,754
Posted By byrd48

+1 on a bigger frame. I am 6 inches shorter and...

+1 on a bigger frame. I am 6 inches shorter and ride a 54 and possibly could go bigger. If you go smaller, you won't be able to get the saddle far enough behind the cranks. I also use a 30 degree...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-17, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By byrd48

I made some progress. I found a pair of short...

I made some progress. I found a pair of short reach brakes that still contact the tire when open, but not as much as the mid reach ones I was using. I'll try to find a few more models to test and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-17, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By byrd48

I saw in another thread where someone used campy...

I saw in another thread where someone used campy skeleton brakes with 32s. Looking at them, the arms do seem higher, both are pretty much level with the mounting bolt. It would be a little pricey to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By byrd48

I posted a video link above

I posted a video link above
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By byrd48

The tires are new. In fact it's a new build other...

The tires are new. In fact it's a new build other than the frame. Here is a video
http://https://goo.gl/photos/MKxJ5ngA1ZqFLF82A (https://goo.gl/photos/MKxJ5ngA1ZqFLF82A)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-17, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By byrd48

The front most caliper arm hits the top of the...

The front most caliper arm hits the top of the tire on the tread. I'm not too worried about the inconvenience of tire changes, the larger concern is if the cable broke or disconnected while in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,640
Posted By byrd48

Look at the video from dedhed above. It changed...

Look at the video from dedhed above. It changed my life once upon a time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By byrd48

Brake arm hits tire when open

Hi,
I am building up a touring bike from a vintage Miyata 310 frame. I have 32mm tires and Tektro r539 brakes. No problem on the rear, but when the front caliper is open, the right arm goes into the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By byrd48

Would these use the same bb tool as the Shimano...

Would these use the same bb tool as the Shimano un55 do you know?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-17, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By byrd48

Thanks, do you think one is better than the other?

Thanks, do you think one is better than the other?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-17, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By byrd48

Sugino bb3 for Dura Ace 7410

Hi,
I just bought a nos Dura Ace 7410 crankset which specifies a 103mm bb. Would a Sugino bb3 work?
Thanks!
Jon
Forum: Texas
04-05-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,869
Posted By byrd48

Thanks, the two sections I was worried about are...

Thanks, the two sections I was worried about are the ones you mentioned. I could probably get someone to follow me over the bridge in BR, but the long section over the swamp has a bridge with no...
Forum: Texas
04-04-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,869
Posted By byrd48

Baton Rouge to Houston Input

Hi,
I'm planning a 4 day ride from Baton Rouge to Houston (north side to Airport). I used RideWithGPS and it gave me the following route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19782329

Last year I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,663
Posted By byrd48

That is encouraging, thanks!

That is encouraging, thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-17, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,663
Posted By byrd48

I have sanded pads before, but these are not flat...

I have sanded pads before, but these are not flat due to that wedge in the rear. Maybe I will swap the front and rear and see if that helps. These Paul cantis are also different from any that I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,663
Posted By byrd48

Salmon, thin and long

Salmon, thin and long
Forum: Commuting
02-01-17, 09:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,718
Posted By byrd48

If you ride regularly, an investment in a hub...

If you ride regularly, an investment in a hub dynamo is well with it, maybe $400 total of you have a custom wheel built. Leave the lights on always like motorcycles are required to do and just forget...
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