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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,405
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Chain goes slack when I stop pedaling in smallest cog

Hey everyone - here is a video of the problem

For additional detail: I'm building a bike for a friend of mine - he gave me a GRX-812 RD along with 105 11s shifters. GRX 1x 40t crankset, 11 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 400
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Can I replace BSA bottom bracket bearings?

Hey everyone -

So I have a Rotor Kapic Carbon crankset on my hardtail and I started hearing some pretty bad crunching sound yesterday while riding. I hadn't cleaned and lubed the chain in a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By speedyspaghetti

SRAM Road Hydraulic Brakes Feeling Spongy and Weak

Hi everyone,

So I have a set of SRAM Force AXS brakes on my gravel bike, and recently they started feeling really weak and spongy. They got so bad in fact that one day I rode to the top of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Replacement Chain for 7 Speed E-Bike?

Hey everyone -

So a friend of mine asked me to replace the chain on his Radpower E-Bike and he gave me a KMC Z7 which he bought to replace it with. However, the chain he gave me (116 links iirc)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Shimano XTR-M9100 Brake Caliper Install Issue

Hey everyone -

I'm installing these XTR brakes on my Santa Cruz Highball, but the angle of the caliper and the angle of the frame hole for the internal routing results in this kink in the hose...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Yeah it did mess up my brake plan a little bit -...

Yeah it did mess up my brake plan a little bit - I had bought some Magura MT8 Pros, but I found out later (should've researched) that Magura rotors are thicker than others and also a good bit heavier...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Definitely! I was able to find a set of Bontrager...

Definitely! I was able to find a set of Bontrager Kovee XXX wheels for a good price, so I snapped those up. Unfortunately they are centerlock only, so I won't be able to run super light rotors. Just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Santa Cruz Highball C Weight Weenie Build Thread

Hey everyone -

I've been working on a weight weenie build (sub 20 lbs is the goal) on my Santa Cruz Highball C over the past few months and I figured some of you would enjoy following along.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-22, 12:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Struggling to install Rotor Kapic Crankset on Santa Cruz Highball

Hey everyone -

I purchased a Rotor Kapic Carbon crankset to install on my 2019 Santa Cruz Highball, but I'm having a few issues getting it right. I'm using the crankset with a Rotor BSA BB, which...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Makes sense - is there any actual advantage to...

Makes sense - is there any actual advantage to 35mm vs. 31.8mm?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By speedyspaghetti

35 v. 31.8 XC Bars?

Hey guys -

So I recently picked up a Santa Cruz Highball which I'm turning into a bit of a weight weenie project. I want to upgrade the handlebars to carbon - I'm looking at the Santa Cruz branded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,265
Posted By speedyspaghetti

SRAM Eagle AXS Backpedaling Issue

Hey everyone -

So I finally got around to installing my SRAM AXS Mullet (Force Shifters / GX Eagle RD) on my Stigmata. I bought everything new (shifters, rd, cranks, chain) except for the 10-50...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,811
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Thanks for the response - so basically you're...

Thanks for the response - so basically you're saying to go ahead and get the centerlock rotors for my new wheels and then see where I'm at after that? Don't bother with an adapter?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,811
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Swapping disc brake wheelsets

Hey everyone -

So I finally got my Santa Cruz Stigmata and I'm toying with the idea of selling my road bike and using the Stigmata for both road and gravel. I'm not 100% sure if the mullet gearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Derailleur cage hitting cog - help appreciated

Hey everyone -

So I'm finally wrapping up the Trek Mountain Track I've been working on (found it in a dumpster, repainted it, put some new parts on it, etc.) and I'm so close to being done but I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Derailleur cage hitting cog - help appreciated

Hey everyone -

So I'm finally wrapping up the Trek Mountain Track I've been working on (found it in a dumpster, repainted it, put some new parts on it, etc.) and I'm so close to being done but I'm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By speedyspaghetti

26" Tubeless Rim Brake Rims?

Hey everyone -

Trying to build a wheelset for my Bridgestone MB-3 and I'm having a hard time finding a suitable rim. I know what I'm looking for is rather unobtanium, but maybe someone has an idea...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-21, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Campy 11 Speed Wheelset Questions

Hey everyone -

So I recently got lucky and found a bike I've been looking for a long time - a 1998 Ibis Spanky road bike.

I want to do modern components on it since I know I'll use it more if I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,903
Posted By speedyspaghetti

I'm terrible at getting air - can someone help me?

Hey everyone -

So I've recently been getting more into MTB and I love it. Just bought my first full-suspension last week (Ibis Ripmo AF) and I've been riding pretty much every day.

One thing...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 995
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Ripmo AF vs. Aluminum Tallboy?

Hey guys -

So I've been looking for a full squish for a while. I really want a Ripley AF, but I've given up on that since they are unavailable literally everywhere.

I went to a bike shop about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,662
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Are those chucks threaded inside? How does the...

Are those chucks threaded inside? How does the adapter connect?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,662
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Thanks for the detailed response! Yeah, that's...

Thanks for the detailed response! Yeah, that's what is holding me back a bit too. I feel like both the PT and the EVT should be under $90. Not sure where the PT is manufactured, but if it is anywhere...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,662
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Interesting - I do like that price. So would...

Interesting - I do like that price.

So would I just buy something like this thing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,662
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Best inflator for air compressor?

Hey guys -

So I finally pulled the trigger on an air compressor for inflating tubeless tires, blowing dust out of parts, etc. Now I need to pick an inflator.

There's the Park Tool INF-2 which...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Awesome, I'll look into that. Is it possible that...

Awesome, I'll look into that. Is it possible that the salmon Kool Stop pads are meant for wet conditions and as such as squeaky in the dry? I know their road salmon pads are meant for wet conditions,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Screeching Brakes on Vintage MTB

Hey everyone -

So my 1987 Bridgestone MB-3 recently starting howling like crazy when I brake. The pads are Kool Stop Eagle 2s Salmon Compound which I put on 4 months ago and maybe 300 miles. They...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,034
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Good to know! Which tank size do you have?

Good to know! Which tank size do you have?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,034
Posted By speedyspaghetti

1-Gal Air Compressor for Tubeless Tire Setup?

Hey everyone -

So yesterday was an extremely frustrating day. Riding my gravel bike with my 700x37 WTB Riddlers set up tubeless at about 35 psi on a trail I've done a million times and I get a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,609
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Would something like this work even with AXS? ...

Would something like this work even with AXS?

Ali Cassette...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,609
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Yeah the 350s would be nice, but unfortunately...

Yeah the 350s would be nice, but unfortunately the next step up in build spec on the Stigmata is a good amount more expensive and not really worth it imo. I imagine I'll only swap the 650s on when I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Ah ****... guess I'll have to cancel my order. So...

Ah ****... guess I'll have to cancel my order. So I try the Gravelkings then? Or the Fire XC?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Yeah I mean I have other wheelsets - I just...

Yeah I mean I have other wheelsets - I just wanted to use it as an excuse to learn how to build wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Yeah I have no experience building wheels - I...

Yeah I have no experience building wheels - I just wanted to learn and I figured this would be a cheaper / fun way to do it since I already have the hub.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,609
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Yeah so unfortunately the 700s that come with the...

Yeah so unfortunately the 700s that come with the bike use 370s, but the 650bs I already bought have 350s on them.
Forum: Want To Buy
04-23-21, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,047
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Depends on what it is!

Depends on what it is!
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Awesome, thanks for the input! I'll give those a...

Awesome, thanks for the input! I'll give those a shot in the future - hopefully I can find one that works. This Bridgestone seems to be the worst with regards to rear tire clearance - my Trek...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By speedyspaghetti

I saw those Rene's - so beautiful, pretty penny...

I saw those Rene's - so beautiful, pretty penny though. Have you used them before? They seem a little slick for the riding I like to do.

Yeah the Gravelkings might be worth a shot - they are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Nice! I'll have to check those out - I did just...

Nice! I'll have to check those out - I did just find Continental RaceKings in 2.0 - so hopefully those work. Otherwise, I'll give the Panaracers a shot. My current tire is 26x1.95 but its on the more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Ok, makes sense. Yeah the hubs are nice, so maybe...

Ok, makes sense. Yeah the hubs are nice, so maybe just get a new rim and new spokes? Would I need to take any specific measurements of the hub beyond spoke holes to match it correctly to the spokes?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,609
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Is it a significant amount of overlap? Or can you...

Is it a significant amount of overlap? Or can you deal with it on tight switchbacks? Unfortunately only the super expensive builds of the Stigmata come with a 650 option, so I'll have to buy separate.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,609
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Yeah unfortunately the only Stigmata build kit...

Yeah unfortunately the only Stigmata build kit you can purchase with 650s is the $6000 one, which is more than I want to pay. Mine comes with 700s, but I figure I'll buy a used set of 650s and just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By speedyspaghetti

I would probably stick with a 10 speed chain IMO...

I would probably stick with a 10 speed chain IMO - the cassette is designed for that width of chain and an 11 speed one might create shifting issues. The 11 speed crankset will have slightly narrower...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Where to buy 26x2.00 Tubeless Tires?

Hey guys -

So I have a couple of vintage MTBs that I enjoy riding tubeless - I was running my Bridgestone MB-3 with 26x1.95 vintage Hutchinson tires, but I recently got a sidewall tear that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By speedyspaghetti

So what specific measurements would I want from...

So what specific measurements would I want from the old hub/spokes to figure out what I need?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Replacing damaged rim

Hey guys -

So my Mavic Krysium Elites recently bit the dust - the hub won't freewheel anymore. I tried re-lubing as per directions but it is super sticky. I told this to my friend and he gave me a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-19-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,398
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Which 32 tires are you running? It seems like the...

Which 32 tires are you running? It seems like the smallest tire I could use on the specific rim that comes with the bike is 32mm so I'll have to shop around for that size.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Will do - I'll measure everything when I get back...

Will do - I'll measure everything when I get back home from work today.

Yeah I think I would be ok with 2x10, although this bike just might be better suited to true XC stuff - I took it on this...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 480
Posted By speedyspaghetti

3x10 Front Derailleur Question

Hey everyone -

So I'm helping out a kid down the street - his bike uses a braze-on FD (he has Shimano 105 3x10 speed shifters) which broke - I tried replacing it with my own 105 triple FD but mine...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-12-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,398
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Will do - thanks. So follow up question then...

Will do - thanks.

So follow up question then - I kind of want to have this bike replace both my current gravel bike and road bike (cheap Chinese frame with Ultegra 2x10) so I planned on running...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-11-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,398
Posted By speedyspaghetti

Oh wow, thanks for the awesome response! ...

Oh wow, thanks for the awesome response!

Love the DIY 12 speed - very ingenious.

So it seems to me then that all I would need is the GX RD, Force eTap shifters (I can find the left one easily,...
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