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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 136
Posted By Steve_sr

Good idea for a temporary fix. ...

Good idea for a temporary fix.






As others have mentioned I am not quite ready to put a metal clamp around an unsupported carbon steerer tube. Normally stems are clamped against an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 136
Posted By Steve_sr

Surrogate Stem (Spacer) For Bike Shipping?

Hello,

Here is an interesting challenge (or maybe not if you have been here before).

I will be shipping/carrying my bike on several tours this summer. To get the bike into the box the bars and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By Steve_sr

Thanks for the tip! So does this do the same...

Thanks for the tip! So does this do the same thing as the gauge block that comes with the FD?



I gave up on waxed chains a long time ago. I now use my own proprietary blend of equal parts 90W...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By Steve_sr

Yes, I just became aware of the different ring...

Yes, I just became aware of the different ring sizes of the 9 speed vs 10 speed triples. The FD-6503 might be a good alternative as well for this combination.

I just did some quick calculations...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By Steve_sr

The 6603 FD rear cage is too tall and runs into...

The 6603 FD rear cage is too tall and runs into the middle ring if the outer cage is set correctly for the big ring.



I saw a link to the 5mm allen trick but the link was broken. Where is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By Steve_sr

Shimano FD-CX70 + 10S STI Triple = ???

Hello,

As the title says I am looking to shift a custom road triple crankset possibly with a CX70 FD. As they say the devil is in the details...

FD - CX70 10S cyclecross
Crankset - Ultegra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By Steve_sr

Thanks everyone for the info. This might increase...

Thanks everyone for the info. This might increase the odds of finding a specific FD.

Steve
Forum: Touring
04-01-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By Steve_sr

I didn't trust threads into aluminum for multiple...

I didn't trust threads into aluminum for multiple assembly/disassembly so there is a steel nut that is epoxied inside the aluminum box.



I would hope that I don't have to worry about anything...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By Steve_sr

Well, here is bike box wheels 2.0! I borrowed...

Well, here is bike box wheels 2.0! I borrowed from the original Aussie design and made some, what I consider significant, improvements as follows:

1. The fold out "outriggers" have been moved to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By Steve_sr

Shimano FD Clamp Interchangability?

Hello,

In the past (not so sure about now) Shimano made FDs that were braze on (direct mount). Along with these FDs they also made matching clamps for the various seat tube diameters. See photos...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

PM Sent.

PM Sent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

The initial concern was to maintain the 22 tooth...

The initial concern was to maintain the 22 tooth "capacity" of the original crankset. I don't recall anyone mentioning the existing FD not working with the new rings with the correct capacity.


...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Am I totally screwed??? I ordered a set of...

Am I totally screwed???

I ordered a set of TA rings (24, 38, 46) from the U.K a couple of weeks ago. They arrived and fit the crank perfectly. Unfortunately the FD-6603 won't shift this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Well, this turned out to be a major search...

Well, this turned out to be a major search effort. After mostly Google dead ends I finally figured out that the only 2 manufacturers that are still making 9/10 speed 130/74 BCD chain rings are...
Forum: Touring
02-19-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By Steve_sr

Here is yet another interesting reusable bike...

Here is yet another interesting reusable bike box:
https://squirtcycling.us/collections/next-riding-adventure/products/bike-box

... which also appears to be unavailable in the U.S. Appears to be...
Forum: Touring
02-19-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By Steve_sr

My plan would be to make it removable so the...

My plan would be to make it removable so the wheels could be stowed in the bike box or in other luggage

The only drawback would be keeping the cardboard from getting wet and turning into mush.
Forum: Touring
02-18-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By Steve_sr

Here is the link but they are apparently out of...

Here is the link but they are apparently out of business as well as the Crateworks.com referenced in the comments....
Forum: Touring
02-18-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By Steve_sr

Adding Wheels To A Regular Cardboard Bike Box?

Hello,

It looks like I will be doing some traveling and using a recycled cardboard bike box to get under the airlines 50 pound weight restrictions. I will be going through airports and possibly...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

Been there... Done that... Got the scars to prove...

Been there... Done that... Got the scars to prove it! Finally made a pipe extender for the pedal allen wrench. Much easier!
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

No, I am not locked into using that case but it...

No, I am not locked into using that case but it would have been convenient!



I think that I also have a couple of cardboard bike boxes in storage. These should also get me under the weight...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

I just talked to Bike Flights this morning. Yes,...

I just talked to Bike Flights this morning. Yes, there are fees. The rep didn't elaborate They cover all fees for a flat $99. However, shipping is on top of that. for my trip to Prague the shipping...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

I think that I have mostly figured this out... ...

I think that I have mostly figured this out...

1. The first key is to get the bike bag/container weight under the 50 lb limit to avoid overweight fees. Most domestic carriers have dropped their...
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

Bike Flights takes care of filling out the needed...

Bike Flights takes care of filling out the needed paperwork so that this doesn't happen. The used bike and case is not an import or export... just luggage. Bike Flights does this all the time so I...
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

There seems to be a common 50lbs / 23Kg limit for...

There seems to be a common 50lbs / 23Kg limit for weight. Unfortunately the Trico case is apparently (I didn't pull it out of storage to measure) 31 lbs by itself and the bike with rear rack and...
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

Thanks everyone for the tips! I was hoping that...

Thanks everyone for the tips! I was hoping that there might be some shortcuts or consolidated resources. Now all I have to do is figure out the dimensions of a Trico Sport Iron Case and see if/how it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

I am not but I thought that it would be good...

I am not but I thought that it would be good place to start looking. Sometimes if you plug in a specific OEM part number Google will find AM equivalents.



Well, I just spent an hour or so...
Forum: Touring
02-09-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By Steve_sr

Airline Fees For Bike Boxes?

Hello,

I did a search for this on the forum but didn't find anything recent. I am doing a couple of tours in the EU this summer and will be bringing my bike with me.

Right now I am looking at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Well, I found TA Specialties website,...

Well, I found TA Specialties website, Unfortunately, it is in French and I don't speak french and Google is not offering to translate it!

After some more searching I found the Bike24 (located in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Right now I am leaning toward changing out the...

Right now I am leaning toward changing out the crank rings as a permanent change since I rarely use the big ring anyway. However, this all depends on being able to find the correct parts, the big...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

I am assuming that you are talking about the...

I am assuming that you are talking about the RD-6603. Nice to know.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Here is an interesting tidbit that popped up on a...

Here is an interesting tidbit that popped up on a Ebay search...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305344946968

A dura-ace 46T outer ring! Unfortunately, It doesn't appear to go with the mentioned...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

No, it is a 6603. I don't believe that Shimano...

No, it is a 6603. I don't believe that Shimano offered a triple in the 6700 series. At least the CN-6700 chain doesn't support a triple
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

I was referring to the square joint where the...

I was referring to the square joint where the ring meets the crank arm. I don't believe that generic rings have that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

I just looked at my 6603 crank and there may be...

I just looked at my 6603 crank and there may be another issue. The big ring is integrated into the crank arm. I am also not sure if it is offset left or right. It also looks like the bolt attachment...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Correct. I was thinking RD compatibility and...

Correct. I was thinking RD compatibility and incorrectly included shifters and cassettes as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

This was my original thought as a temporary...

This was my original thought as a temporary change only on hilly tours.



I think that I may already have a 9-speed 11-34 in the parts archive.

So If I leave the front as-is and put a 11-34...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

So this proposal looks like it just converts the...

So this proposal looks like it just converts the road crank to a MTB crank. This sounds like a viable solution as long as I can find a 24 and 46 tooth ring for the front. Does Shimano have the 24...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

So which RD do you currently have with the 11-36...

So which RD do you currently have with the 11-36 cassette? I don't think that Shimano ever made a long cage (triple) RD in the 6700 series.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

I managed to pull off a van supported TransAm in...

I managed to pull off a van supported TransAm in 2022 with the current 30:30. I only had to walk once... on Sheep Grade Rd.

This year I am doing Mallorca in May and Eastern Block and Austria in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

I tried calling Wolf Tooth today and no one...

I tried calling Wolf Tooth today and no one answered so I sent them an email. We'll see if they answer that.



I definitely have the long (medium?) cage version of the RD-6600. The linked spec...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Interesting thought. I have been unable to find...

Interesting thought. I have been unable to find the specs on the 6600-GS long cage RD. I just spent some time on the Woolf Tooth web site and I see some interesting links for extending RD range....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Thanks for the info and advice. I guess that I...

Thanks for the info and advice. I guess that I should have mentioned that this will be a supported tour so I won't be carrying full gear, just what is needed for the day.

Yes, the Wheaties don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Exactly, I don't need Lance gearing at the top. ...

Exactly, I don't need Lance gearing at the top.



This is a 10-speed setup with a 10-speed brifter up front which would not be easy to change out. I don't remember if that is where Shimano broke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,844
Posted By Steve_sr

Lower Gearing for Ultegra 6603 Triple?

Hello,

This question may test your long-term memory a bit! I have a road bike with a Shimano Ultegra 6603 triple setup. The current gearing goes down to 30:30 or 1:1. I am doing some touring this...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-05-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 757
Posted By Steve_sr

It was apparently enabled by default so I turned...

It was apparently enabled by default so I turned it off. How do I test this without mucking up some existing long (2 page+) forum post? Can I delete one of my own posts?



Thanks.



I am...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-04-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 757
Posted By Steve_sr

As I mentioned previously the thread stays open...

As I mentioned previously the thread stays open between sessions and will usually get closed after a week or two without a response.



Then I have to waste a lot of time to attempt to go find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,546
Posted By Steve_sr

Correct, or at least not very well. Combined with...

Correct, or at least not very well. Combined with a seat tube bag it may do better. However, the Selle Anatomica does a much better job. however, I don't know how it would fit on other than a Selle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,546
Posted By Steve_sr

I bought a Aardvark in Standard size. It appears...

I bought a Aardvark in Standard size. It appears and smells like it is made out of a thin neoprene with a thin, probably lycra, fabric cover on each side. It fits on a brooks Swift and Infinity E1X....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-02-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 757
Posted By Steve_sr

TEST - This is still occurring! But it doesn't...

TEST - This is still occurring! But it doesn't appear to be on all threads. This one has been open longer than the one that I just tried to update and it posted fine. Here is the current problematic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,546
Posted By Steve_sr

There doesn't seem to be a huge consensus so I am...

There doesn't seem to be a huge consensus so I am leaning towards the Aardvark.Based on the packaging it comes in two sizes - Regular and Small. Do any of you know which size is likely to fit a...
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