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01-24-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,396
Posted By samkl

Update: 2.15” Big Apples fit, with about 1/4” to...

Update: 2.15” Big Apples fit, with about 1/4” to spare. If you move or remove the guard you could fit a much bigger tire.
01-12-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,396
Posted By samkl

I've had the trailer for a while, and my kid...

I've had the trailer for a while, and my kid complains it's too bumpy. Perhaps you’re Burley’s trailer designer? Please don't take it personally.

I ordered some Schwalbe Big Apples in 2.15" width...
01-10-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,396
Posted By samkl

13 years later…

I wonder if anyone has figured this out? I have a similar dilemma.
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By samkl

There are some very good rackless rando bags that...

There are some very good rackless rando bags that aren't ugly. I have Dill Pickle's, it's excellent and has supported me through 2 PBPs and a lot of brevets.
Replies: 15
Views: 1,310
Posted By samkl

Also, just math wise, at your pace that's 15...

Also, just math wise, at your pace that's 15 hours a day on the bike, not including bathroom stops, eating, breaks, and sleep. So call it 18 hours a day from the beginning of your ride to the...
10-04-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

Mystery solved! Sort of. It’s the light. I...

Mystery solved! Sort of. It’s the light. I connected another dynamo light to the fork, at Hampsten’s suggestion, and sure enough, when I spun the wheel it worked.

I assume this is just a...
10-02-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

Thanks for the suggestion. Just to be clear,...

Thanks for the suggestion. Just to be clear, SHOULD there be continuity between the non-drive side contact plate and the light housing? And between the two contact plates? (And by light housing, you...
10-02-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

No, it's in the on position. I've had this same...

No, it's in the on position. I've had this same model light for years on another bike, so I'm very familiar with it.
10-01-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

Thanks. I forgot to mention that I actually DID...

Thanks. I forgot to mention that I actually DID sand the paint off that area before I tested everything again. It didn’t work, with and without the ground wire connected.

Also, I picked up a...
10-01-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

I give up

I haven’t had a chance to get a multimeter but here’s what I did:

re-did the crimp on the main wire. Connected it and spun the wheel, no dice.
Moved the serrated aluminum washer so the bracket...
09-30-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

OK, I'll redo the crimp on that wire. (I actually...

OK, I'll redo the crimp on that wire. (I actually did buy a crimper on Amazon, but it was terrible and unwieldy and not easy to use, hence the result.)

As for a multimeter, can someone explain...
09-29-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

OK, so I've examined the connection between the...

OK, so I've examined the connection between the light and the fork wire and taken pictures. I cut off the heat shrink to make sure the wires didn't pop out of the connectors... and, sure enough, they...
09-25-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

So, here's a conundrum. I connected the inner...

So, here's a conundrum. I connected the inner wire to the fork wire and spun the wheel, and I got light! Great. So I clipped the ground wire and applied heat shrink.

The light worked for 1 ride....
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By samkl

I have an SP that has done 10,000 miles, 2 PBPs,...

I have an SP that has done 10,000 miles, 2 PBPs, and a bunch of brevets. Still working great.

I did once hear of a firsthand story of an SP failing, but many others I know have had no problem. ...
07-02-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

Thank you!

Thank you!
07-01-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

Here are some pictures. I’m puzzled as to what to...

Here are some pictures. I’m puzzled as to what to do with the fork wire and with the wires coming out of the light. I notice there’s a little hole next to the wire coming out of the light—is that...
06-30-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,235
Posted By samkl

SON SL wireless dynamo wiring woes

I have a new SON SL dynamo, with the wireless connector, and a new custom fork to match. I am trying to connect it to an Edelux II light. But I can’t figure out how it’s supposed to go together, and...
Replies: 16
Views: 1,708
Posted By samkl

I haven't ridden brevets in as many states as...

I haven't ridden brevets in as many states as others around here. But as a Chicagoan who has ridden a fair amount in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and upstate New York, the Driftless in Wisconsin...
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By samkl

Good points, thanks everyone. I’m going with 32....

Good points, thanks everyone. I’m going with 32. It’ll be nice to have the peace of mind riding in the middle of nowhere at 2am on a potholed road.
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By samkl

Spoke count

I’m building a new set of wheels for a bike. I’ve always used 32 spokes, front and rear, because I’m risk averse. And I’ve never had a problem.

But I’m wondering if with modern rims 28 spokes...
09-30-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By samkl

Thanks. I ordered a Jitsie 180mm stem a few weeks...

Thanks. I ordered a Jitsie 180mm stem a few weeks ago from Spain and it works great.
Replies: 41
Views: 4,936
Posted By samkl

I wouldn't have a problem with it and I doubt...

I wouldn't have a problem with it and I doubt many people would notice. But why not actually participate? You won't get the full experience if you're just observing and riding along when convenient....
Replies: 1
Views: 706
Posted By samkl

SON connectorless dropout/dynamo experience?

Does anyone have experience with these? I'm building a new bike and wondering if this is a useful "bling" upgrade. I haven't been able to find many user testimonials online.

I'm also wondering...
09-06-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By samkl

Thanks, I think I figured out a solution....

Thanks, I think I figured out a solution. Standard stoker stems are 35 degrees, so I found a slightly shorter "trials" stem in 25 degrees which should provide the same reach if I mount it higher on...
09-05-22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,848
Posted By samkl

No, get a 26mm stem!

No, get a 26mm stem!
09-04-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By samkl

Fixed stoker stem

We have an adjustable stoker stem maxed out at 200mm. I hear switching to a fixed stem can save a bunch of weight for cheap, but I can’t find anywhere to buy a 200mm stem (except for something really...
08-02-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By samkl

Huh, I had no idea.

Huh, I had no idea.
08-01-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By samkl

Looks like you have the chain routing wrong. It...

Looks like you have the chain routing wrong. It should go on the underside of the tensioner not over the top. Then adjust the tensioner so it takes up the slack.
Replies: 43
Views: 4,334
Posted By samkl

I should add, turns out Lezyne has really great...

I should add, turns out Lezyne has really great customer service. They repaired my GPS for free even though it was out of warranty. I told them I’d happily pay—and they said no!
Replies: 11
Views: 2,442
Posted By samkl

I use the TRP RRLs on my rando bike and I find...

I use the TRP RRLs on my rando bike and I find them very comfortable. Compared to a modern hydraulic Shimano brifters, which seem realllly long, they’re way smaller. But bigger than my Shimano...
Replies: 43
Views: 4,334
Posted By samkl

Well, update: I went with the Wahoo. So far it...

Well, update: I went with the Wahoo. So far it works great, though I haven't done any long rides yet.
06-04-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,574
Posted By samkl

Hmmm, back to the question, I got a Lezyne Mega...

Hmmm, back to the question, I got a Lezyne Mega XL, which used to drive me nuts with bugs but the software has improved. Once you figure it out (there’s a website and app you need to use with it to...
Replies: 43
Views: 4,334
Posted By samkl

Best GPS for rando these days?

My Lezyne Mega XL fell off the bike and broke, and now I want something different. It seems like the Bolt v2 and the Garmin Edge 530 are popular options, but I see complaints about bugs for both of...
05-21-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By samkl

I spread a 531 Austro Daimler from 120 to 130...

I spread a 531 Austro Daimler from 120 to 130 using a 2x4. Works just fine 7000 miles later.
Replies: 5
Views: 3,367
Posted By samkl

Just awful. There’s a long thread...

Just awful. There’s a long thread (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=282826) on The Paceline about this. Metin was a poster here, too. I rode with him for a bit on PBP 2019 and cherish...
04-15-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,638
Posted By samkl

Thanks. We really like it. Quite a bargain too...

Thanks. We really like it. Quite a bargain too with the couplers and the cases included.
04-05-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,638
Posted By samkl

Hm, interesting. Whatever it was, it was...

Hm, interesting. Whatever it was, it was definitely noticeable, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
04-05-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,638
Posted By samkl

After much delay, we just got back from our first...

After much delay, we just got back from our first trip… and first ride on the new bike!

...
Replies: 70
Views: 5,873
Posted By samkl

Well, from the last time I weighed myself before...

Well, from the last time I weighed myself before PBP to the first time I weighed myself afterwards, I gained 10 lbs. But yeah, as I said, probably explained by other things.
Replies: 70
Views: 5,873
Posted By samkl

Well yeah, upon reflection I injured my ankle...

Well yeah, upon reflection I injured my ankle during PBP and was prescribed prednisone afterwards. So that probably explains it...
Replies: 70
Views: 5,873
Posted By samkl

That’s interesting. I always gain weight on long...

That’s interesting. I always gain weight on long brevets, which I thought must be a result of things being sore and swollen. After PBP I gained something like 10lbs! But now I wonder if I’ve been...
02-20-22, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By samkl

Well, I took it to a respected bike shop and the...

Well, I took it to a respected bike shop and the head mechanic said it wouldn't work. So, onto plan B...
02-17-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By samkl

This is a 3x crank with the big ring removed, and...

This is a 3x crank with the big ring removed, and with new, replacement rings in the middle and inner positions.
02-17-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By samkl

I did think about that, but I don't think my...

I did think about that, but I don't think my Ultegra mid-cage derailleur has enough capacity for a triple. Or if any road derailleur can do 3x11.

Otherwise I could keep the triple, but would have...
02-17-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By samkl

Interesting, thanks. So you're saying the bolts...

Interesting, thanks. So you're saying the bolts are backwards, and the ring as currently oriented may be backwards? I'll look into finding a ramped/pinned middle ring, too.
02-16-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By samkl

Converting triple to double crankset woes

I’m building a tandem with a 2x11 Shimano drivetrain. I already have a set of FSA Gossamer tandem cranksets, which are designed for a 3x9 drivetrain. So I’m trying to convert the triple stoker’s...
01-31-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,638
Posted By samkl

Interesting thought, but i don’t think that’s it....

Interesting thought, but i don’t think that’s it. I did use the original bolts. I tried single ring bolts too, but they were actually too short. The original bolts fit fine, and there was enough...
01-31-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,638
Posted By samkl

​​​​ Funny you should ask--this is exactly...

​​​​
Funny you should ask--this is exactly what's driving me crazy right now.

I got 48/32 chainrings to convert my FSA Gossamer tandem crankset from a triple to a double, putting the 48 in the...
01-23-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,638
Posted By samkl

Update: Ritchey got one of these back in stock,...

Update: Ritchey got one of these back in stock, and we snapped it up. First impressions are great. The paint is gorgeous! The Breakaway clamps took some fiddling with, but I bet that'll get easier...
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