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02-27-24, 05:29 AM
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Posted By Chris_W

FSA SL-K tandem crankset: Availability in Europe?

Does anyone know somewhere to buy a pair of FSA SL-K tandem cranks (50/34) in Europe? I run a small bike workshop and have an account for the local FSA importer (for Switzerland, Italy, and maybe...
09-04-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By Chris_W

That would be classified as a motorbike in most...

That would be classified as a motorbike in most countries. Completely different situation and gearing requirements.
08-28-23, 01:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By Chris_W

Our GRX Di2 front derailleur works perfectly and...

Our GRX Di2 front derailleur works perfectly and we have a massive gear range and decent gaps between the gears. I can't imagine what would be the advantage or point of getting rid of a chainring on...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

The limit on aerobar length has nothing to do...

The limit on aerobar length has nothing to do with how safe they are to use, it's all about how safe they are perceived to be in a crash. It's believed that full-length aerobars could spear someone,...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

This is a very important point. I just read...

This is a very important point. I just read through the rules on the PBP website. It seems that anyone drafting someone not in the race could receive a 1 hour time penalty.

I expect this is more...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

So, if I do the Hell Week in Provence, pay and...

So, if I do the Hell Week in Provence, pay and register for PBP, go to the start to get my number, etc., then I can start whenever I want (avoiding the official start line); I can then ignore all the...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

I'd be quite happy to pay. That's the one part of...

I'd be quite happy to pay. That's the one part of the administration that I don't mind, especially as I'd be benefiting from some of the services in terms of marshaling, etc. It's just everything...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

Did you read the very first sentence of my...

Did you read the very first sentence of my original post:

"I only want to ride PBP to experience the atmosphere along the route."

Seeing the towns celebrating the passage of the event and...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

I apologize. It's now corrected. Or I...

I apologize. It's now corrected.



Or I could just choose my starting time with complete freedom, which is much more appealing.



350 km was just a rough average estimate. I actually want...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

I must be a loaner, but eating and sleeping with...

I must be a loaner, but eating and sleeping with everyone else doesn't really interest me. For me it's about the ride experience, not really the camaraderie. That's why I've previously been happy...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

I find the mini-aerobars that don't extend beyond...

I find the mini-aerobars that don't extend beyond the brake levers to be pretty pointless. I use aerobars for comfort, and the mini models offer minimal comfort IME. I agree that full aerobars would...
Replies: 41
Views: 4,934
Posted By Chris_W

Riding PBP 2023 un-officially, as a self-supported rider

I only want to ride PBP to experience the atmosphere along the route. So, is there any point in going through the hassle of officially registering for the event? I'm thinking it will be a lot nicer...
09-28-22, 01:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Chris_W

A 180mm x 35 degrees "trials" stem works great...

A 180mm x 35 degrees "trials" stem works great for our setup and is nice and cheap at SJS Cycles in the UK: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/stems/ram-1-18-inch-ahead-stem-35-deg-318mm-clamp-black-180mm/...
09-21-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Posted By Chris_W

I live in Switzerland and I just went through...

I live in Switzerland and I just went through this process, opening a repair shop in January 2022. I work alone in a small workshop with very cheap rent in a village on the edge of a large city. I've...
08-19-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 939
Posted By Chris_W

Thorn (part of SJS Cycles) make a stock tiriplet,...

Thorn (part of SJS Cycles) make a stock tiriplet, UK-based: Thorn Me 'n' U2 (https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/bikes/thorn-me-n-u2-childback-triplet-yellow-new51237/)
06-12-22, 04:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,269
Posted By Chris_W

I've tried most of the mechanical disc brake...

I've tried most of the mechanical disc brake options out there, and Paul Klampers are by far the best IME. They even sell a Campy-specific version, which might be good for the OP.

Campy rear...
05-17-22, 01:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,307
Posted By Chris_W

Research Hirth Joint, here's the Wikipedia...

Research Hirth Joint, here's the Wikipedia article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirth_joint). The bolts on some cranks like this are titanium to save weight instead of using steel. The axle is...
01-16-22, 02:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,996
Posted By Chris_W

Thanks for sharing this. I've done quite a bit of...

Thanks for sharing this. I've done quite a bit of hacking and re-soldering of Di2 wires, switches, etc., but hadn't thought about replacing the B junction in this way. I may use the idea on a future...
Replies: 15
Views: 2,241
Posted By Chris_W

Some of the more historic bikepacking races are...

Some of the more historic bikepacking races are free because they are basically self-organized as well as self-supported. More recent racers have an official organizer and overhead costs that need to...
10-11-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,761
Posted By Chris_W

The other way around often doesn't work, an...

The other way around often doesn't work, an Ultegra FD with a GRX crank, because the FD can't swing out wide enough. Not sure if your combination, GRX FD with Ultegra crank will have an issue, but...
10-11-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Posted By Chris_W

Ed Pratt has posted 2 more video in the SW...

Ed Pratt has posted 2 more video in the SW England tandem tour series and the GCN presenters have been doing another silly tandem challenge. For more GCN tandem content, just search for "GCN tandem"...
09-22-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Posted By Chris_W

YouTubers going tandeming

I've seen some good stories about tandem riding by established, professional YouTubers recently, so thought I'd share here.

First, Kara and Nate are an American couple who make good travel videos...
09-12-21, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,114
Posted By Chris_W

Yep, chainline is the problem. Either don't...

Yep, chainline is the problem. Either don't backpedal in that gear or find a way to move your chainring outwards, but that might be difficult and introduce more problems, so I'd go with the former...
08-21-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,556
Posted By Chris_W

I would have thought that Step 1 should have been...

I would have thought that Step 1 should have been to take some photos of the crack that were IN FOCUS. Step 2 would have been to contact Trek. If Step 2 failed, maybe ask in an internet forum. Do all...
03-14-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
Posted By Chris_W

I've finally resolved this issue. I'm very lucky...

I've finally resolved this issue. I'm very lucky that a friend is actually traveling from Switzerland to the States right now despite the crazy world we're living in, and I've found a shop in her...
02-24-21, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
Posted By Chris_W

Thanks for suggesting some options, veganbikes. ...

Thanks for suggesting some options, veganbikes.

The Jagwire kit is actually in stock at some retailers, and seems to be the best alternative I've seen. Unfortunately it has a bent piece of metal...
02-23-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
Posted By Chris_W

Pro' bleed kit for Shimano brakes, need an alternative to Park Tool BKM-1

I'm tired of bleeding hydraulic brakes with a set of tools that seems to come from a child's playset. Last Spring, I was ready to drop the cash on what appears to be the best option, the Park Tool...
02-07-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,010
Posted By Chris_W

Road triple FDs are designed for a chainline of...

Road triple FDs are designed for a chainline of 45mm to the middle ring, so I'm surprised it's working with 50mm, which is more MTB spacing. Unfortuntely, MTB FDs don't work with road shifters....
02-07-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,627
Posted By Chris_W

Quick release skewers do a fine job. I only use...

Quick release skewers do a fine job. I only use skewers with internal cams because external cam models may provide significantly less clamping force - there's a reason why Shimano and several other...
10-02-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,660
Posted By Chris_W

We really appreciate having the couplers in front...

We really appreciate having the couplers in front of the captain's seat tube on our Co-Motion. When traveling by train or car, it only takes a minute to pop the front end off and have two parts that...
10-01-20, 05:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,505
Posted By Chris_W

I totally agree with your reasoning, but I'm...

I totally agree with your reasoning, but I'm confused as to how are Calfee think that they are covering themselves when Shimano also explicitly states that their hydraulic disc brakes are not...
09-07-20, 12:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,781
Posted By Chris_W

I rode such a setup before: Di2 rear derailleur...

I rode such a setup before: Di2 rear derailleur and mechanical front derailleur to make sure that the battery lasted a complete ultra-distance event and so that I had some gear options even if the...
08-17-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,227
Posted By Chris_W

Sorry, I only just noticed this question. We're...

Sorry, I only just noticed this question. We're using Shimano 5603 cranks, which probably aren't available anymore because they're part of the Shimano 105 3x10 group that was current from about...
08-01-20, 04:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,315
Posted By Chris_W

I heard that Praxis was started by a couple of...

I heard that Praxis was started by a couple of ex-Specialized employees, which is partly why Specialized uses them a lot. The 48-32 chainring option used to be a big selling point, but now Shimano...
06-28-20, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,808
Posted By Chris_W

I believe you'd need to have the XTR Di2 triple...

I believe you'd need to have the XTR Di2 triple front derailluer plus clamp-on derailleur mount (it won't work with braze on mounts) plus the XTR or XT Di2 rear derailleur (a road rear derailleur...
06-14-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,347
Posted By Chris_W

It has a really small threaded shaft attached to...

It has a really small threaded shaft attached to the base, so it should just unscrew - turn it anticlockwise and then pull up once it's very loose because it has a rubber ring to stop it falling off...
05-21-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,631
Posted By Chris_W

I've setup the GRX 2x rear derailleur that's...

I've setup the GRX 2x rear derailleur that's officially rated up to a 34 tooth cassette on a couple of bikes with a 40 tooth cassette without any problems - the upper cog can be adjusted low enough...
05-18-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,022
Posted By Chris_W

Can you ask the shop where you bought it to...

Can you ask the shop where you bought it to advise you on what will fit on that rear crank? It's a Shimano (only your front crank is an FSA) with 104 mm BCD, 4 arms, but some of them have odd shapes...
05-18-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,218
Posted By Chris_W

I have one 10-speed in good condition, which...

I have one 10-speed in good condition, which Freerojo is getting if he wants it, and two more that are a bit dull/faded, none of which I've used since the der. cables moved under the bar tape. I even...
05-17-20, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,218
Posted By Chris_W

How many speeds? I have a couple in a drawer that...

How many speeds? I have a couple in a drawer that I'd be happy to send to someone who will use it.
05-13-20, 01:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,808
Posted By Chris_W

Unfortunately, that's for cable-actuated brake...

Unfortunately, that's for cable-actuated brake levers, not hydraulic, so not a RS785 alternative.
05-12-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,610
Posted By Chris_W

Yep, absolutely no problem with having a slack...

Yep, absolutely no problem with having a slack chain in the small-small and there's still a reasonable cage articulation in big-big, so I'm not worried about chain wrap capacity.
05-12-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,610
Posted By Chris_W

Why not use a double crank with a 10-42 cassette?

In brief: I've never see anyone use a SRAM 10-42 11-speed cassette with a double crank, but the Shimano XT 11-speed rear derailleur I have seems to shift across the 10-42 range just fine with the...
05-11-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
Posted By Chris_W

Great, except the link you gave shows the...

Great, except the link you gave shows the cable-actuated version, so not a RS785 alternative.
05-10-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,259
Posted By Chris_W

Step 1: Get rid of the ceramic bearings, which...

Step 1: Get rid of the ceramic bearings, which are a complete waste of money.
Step 2: Install some proper steel bearings.
Step 3: Go ride your bike.
Even if that hasn't solved the problem, at...
05-06-20, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,039
Posted By Chris_W

You're better off sticking with a 9-speed FD...

You're better off sticking with a 9-speed FD because the cage width is made for that width of chain - the 10-speed versions were slightly narrower and so have more chain rub when cross-chaining....
05-06-20, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By Chris_W

Another useful option for that is the Shimano...

Another useful option for that is the Shimano 11-34 11-speed cassettes also fit on 10s wheels.
05-04-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,227
Posted By Chris_W

If you have an 11-speed Ultegra shifter, you can...

If you have an 11-speed Ultegra shifter, you can use any Shimano road 11-speed rear derailleur and also the GRX rear deraileurs, which allow the use of the larger cassettes. Same for the front...
05-01-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,808
Posted By Chris_W

We previously had only the front brake as...

We previously had only the front brake as hydraulic, using the RS785 with the banjo fitting, BH59 hose and an ugly R785 lever. I also never liked the lever feel on that, and so I decided to upgrade...
04-27-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By Chris_W

The most reliable answer will come directly from...

The most reliable answer will come directly from Thorn. I believe they have a telephone and an email account.
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