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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Fork Recommendations???

I'm in the process of converting a Trek Singletrack (26" wheels). It came with a suspension fork which is trashed and really heavy. I'd like to find a rigid replacement made of good quality steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Sorry my bad. I grabbed the wrong text in the...

Sorry my bad. I grabbed the wrong text in the quote. My comments were intended for the original question.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Not entirely clear on your intent but some things...

Not entirely clear on your intent but some things to consider... (food for thought)

The 1x12 derailleur will work as a friction derailleur BUT shifting between more than 7 or 8 cogs requires a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

The sensation you're feeling is called "wheel...

The sensation you're feeling is called "wheel flop". There are a number of factors which combine: rake, trail and wheel weight. Here's an article which dives into how headtube angle, rake, trail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

I'd suggest going off the measurements from your...

I'd suggest going off the measurements from your fav road (ish) bike. Here's what I do...

1. Setup saddle position (height and setback from BB)
2. Set stem/bar position (drop and reach)

Stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Should you want/need wide gearing you'll need a...

Should you want/need wide gearing you'll need a mountain cassette which will also require moving to a mountain rear derailleur. Fortunately SRAM 10 speed road/mountain have the same cable pull so a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-19, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

FYI... How to get a Road Front Derailleur to...

FYI...

How to get a Road Front Derailleur to work on a Mountain Bike frame...

The 73 mm wide MTB bottom bracket shell prevents use of some road front derailleurs as they are designed a 68 mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

If there is a local bike co-op (or similar) check...

If there is a local bike co-op (or similar) check there for used hubs. The one I volunteer at literally is awash in used hubs (yes we have buckets if 'em) as many wheels come in with bad rims so we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Mixing & matching road/mountain FD's and shifters...

Mixing & matching road/mountain FD's and shifters is anything but obvious. The obvious challenges:

- Cable pull ratio vary with generation and across brand.

- Top versus bottom pull.


Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

More thots on fit...

Belated reply but hope this helps...


IMHO the best case scenario is to work off a fit which you want to duplicate. For example a touring bike which is comfy for long rides.


The two key...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 04:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,723
Posted By NocoRider

A couple thoughts on parts and fit... MTB top...

A couple thoughts on parts and fit...
MTB top tubes started to become longer in the late 80's and early 90's. IMHO the first step in evaluating a potential project is to look at the Stack and Reach...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-18, 10:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,176
Posted By NocoRider

Help please... I'm working on a vintage...

Help please...
I'm working on a vintage Motobecane touring bike which has the metal/aluminum ring bent such that it cannot clear the derailleur cage so the pulley will not turn. Since the ring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-18, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Wow, amazing prices. Far lower than the co-op I...

Wow, amazing prices. Far lower than the co-op I volunteer at. It's great to see used bikes & parts put back into service instead of the dump!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-18, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

I always look for a complete bike -OR- if I have...

I always look for a complete bike -OR- if I have a frameset I look for a bike with a trashed frame but good parts.

If the frame is good, the minimum cost is:
$30 - New cables
$10 - Handlebar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Mac - just a couple more thots on sizing... ...

Mac - just a couple more thots on sizing...

I have a 4' level with a measuring tape so I can somewhat easily measure stack and reach. IMHO these are the two most important measurements in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

If you have the same saddle and pedals then...

If you have the same saddle and pedals then saddle position "should" be straight forward:

1. Set saddle angle to match other bike(s)

2. Initial saddle height. I go from the center of the BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

+1 for what Pompiere suggested... A couple...

+1 for what Pompiere suggested...

A couple more "creative" ideas I've see on this thread...

1. Some folks have found old steel clamps which can be modified to fit on the wider diameter road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-17, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

If you haven't purchased bars I'd first suggest...

If you haven't purchased bars I'd first suggest checking to the steerer/headset diameter - 1" or 1-1/8" and use this to guide your bar choice. The 1" stem was used on road and early mountain bikes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-17, 09:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 59,423
Posted By NocoRider

IMHO a 50x11 is a larger gear than needed on...

IMHO a 50x11 is a larger gear than needed on gravel. I have this on my gravel bike but it only is "needed" when I'm on pavement riding in a fast pack. However "needed" and "used" are different - I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Hope you sorted out the fit on your Grizz -...

Hope you sorted out the fit on your Grizz - beautiful bike! :thumb:

Stem length is going to be largely determined by your riding style, position, type of riding (terrain), and as others pointed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-17, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

The spacers typically come in metric heights. The...

The spacers typically come in metric heights. The two options for a single spacer would be a

20mm = 0.79"
25mm = 0.98" - this is typically sold as 1"

7/8 = 0.875" which is 22.23mm. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-16, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

I'm not fully understanding your goals but as for...

I'm not fully understanding your goals but as for the calculating the diameter of a chainring use this equation. It's an approximation but will be very close:
Diameter = s* N/pi
Radius =...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-28-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,991
Posted By NocoRider

I'm surprised with how few mentions there are for...

I'm surprised with how few mentions there are for the Light & Motion prod's. I've used the Vis 360+ for a helmet options and augment it with a second headlight (Cygolite 700) and taillight (2W...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Thinner tires are smaller. Smaller tires have...

Thinner tires are smaller. Smaller tires have higher rolling resistance - much more so on rougher roads than on smooth roads. A wider 26" tire will get lower rolling resistance (the Schwalbe Big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

The basic issues as I understand them are: 1....

The basic issues as I understand them are:
1. The FD pull ratio is different between road and mountain FD's so one needs a "road compatible" FD to work with the brifter.

2. The wider bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-16, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

I dropped the bars about an inch - or roughly...

I dropped the bars about an inch - or roughly half the stem extension. I'll see how that goes. My other Frankenbikes have about 1.5" of drop from the seat to the bars but I went with a very wide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-16, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Hank, +1 for previous posts... I've got three...

Hank, +1 for previous posts... I've got three drop bar conversions and found it takes time to get comfortable. I'm a roadie with an addiction to gravel. My most recent build was setup per GT's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-16, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Friction shifters work with anything and...

Friction shifters work with anything and everything. The only challenge I've heard is that as the number of cogs in the back increases then one's accuracy needs to also increase - but I haven't used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Chain tension and why small cogs wear out...

Chain tension and why small cogs wear out fast(er)... In short, one's riding and shifting style will affect the life of one's chain and the teeth on the cassette. In a previous post:


When...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-16, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Rust removal with oxalic acid

FYI - Found this thread on the BMX Museum site on how to remove rust from steel frames and thought I'd share for anyone just starting with a vintage restoration or conversion.

The first page of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

The tape and saddle definitely add good color! I...

The tape and saddle definitely add good color! I noticed the studded tires - nice! This is the first year I have used studded tires and am amazed at the control and grip. I've got the 26" x 2"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-15, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Thanks Soundtallica and 3Speed... Valid points...

Thanks Soundtallica and 3Speed... Valid points on the tires. I'm trying to close the deal on a Cimarron and have my eye on a very good condition Peugeot Canyon Express for winter projects.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-15, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

An FYI on another forum with some interesting...

An FYI on another forum with some interesting info on vintage MTB's and the obligatory bike-porn.
What are some old school mountain bikes of the 80's?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Question to the forum - How much of a difference...

Question to the forum - How much of a difference in weight is there between a high end frame and fork with "light tubing" versus a more pedestrian frame and fork?

I've seen weights posted from 23...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By NocoRider

Ahhhh... so THAT's why it's so hard to find large...

Ahhhh... so THAT's why it's so hard to find large frame rigid mtb's, it's all these people buying 'em and putting on small stems! :-)

Those Trek's are beautiful clean builds. Nice!!!
Forum: Touring
12-07-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 32,555
Posted By NocoRider

FWIW - My 60 cm Saga as SKS P50 700c fenders and...

FWIW - My 60 cm Saga as SKS P50 700c fenders and Conti Cross Ride 42-622 (700c x 42) tires. The rear has ample room but it's a bit tight up front. The Conti's measure a true 42mm and I think with a...
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