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Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By Ryan_M

If the bike is wet due to mud I'm addressing it....

If the bike is wet due to mud I'm addressing it. I like my bikes so I like to take care of them. Yes the chain will go in the wax but that's like 37 seconds of my time to deal with. Cleaning the rest...
03-21-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 913
Posted By Ryan_M

Use the Muc-Off for parcels!

Use the Muc-Off for parcels!
03-21-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 913
Posted By Ryan_M

Just a heads up... it's not the stretchiest stuff...

Just a heads up... it's not the stretchiest stuff so is a little hard on the hands keeping tension on it while wrapping, then rubbing out air bubbles, but it's not that big of a deal. For the price...
03-21-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 913
Posted By Ryan_M

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/cantech-multi-p...

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/cantech-multi-purpose-heavy-duty-fiberglass-filament-strapping-tape-white-24-mm-x-50-m-0676093p.0676093.html#store=126

I use 2 wraps .
03-21-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 913
Posted By Ryan_M

Gotta agree. I use generic strapping tape that...

Gotta agree. I use generic strapping tape that cost me $6.99CAD for a 50m roll. It's worked perfectly fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,286
Posted By Ryan_M

Lots of great wheels from across the pond. I have...

Lots of great wheels from across the pond. I have a 45mm set of iCAN wheels (disc) that were $700USD for the set IIRC. I can't find anything to fault them on.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By Ryan_M

Don't over think this. Waxing has some positive...

Don't over think this. Waxing has some positive points but oiling is still a perfectly valid choice. Which is better is for you to decide based on your own requirements.

Wax has some displacing...
03-08-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By Ryan_M

Wow. Yeah I just flip the wheel over in the...

Wow. Yeah I just flip the wheel over in the truing stand. Never used, nor seen a use for a dishing gauge.
03-08-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,251
Posted By Ryan_M

I think you're theorizing about fixing a problem...

I think you're theorizing about fixing a problem that doesn't exist. Realistically what's it take to drop a chain.... 10 seconds tops if gravity doesn't take over getting the chain through the RD?...
03-08-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,251
Posted By Ryan_M

I use (mostly 11s) SRAM, KMC, and Shimano chains....

I use (mostly 11s) SRAM, KMC, and Shimano chains. I haven't noticed much, if any, difference in the quick links. I use the exact same discrimination process as you as to 'go/no-go'. TBH unless I...
03-07-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,251
Posted By Ryan_M

As others have mentioned, your comparison is...

As others have mentioned, your comparison is incomplete. You left out cleaning the drivetrain.

When I used to use oil, this was my procedure:
- remove chain
- remove rear wheel and remove...
03-07-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,638
Posted By Ryan_M

Interesting read! I use whatever off-brand...

Interesting read! I use whatever off-brand stick-em-on patches if it's a small hole while I'm out on a ride. I do carry a spare tube but if a patch gets me home then I still have the tube if...
03-06-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,251
Posted By Ryan_M

This matches what I've heard. It's nowhere near...

This matches what I've heard. It's nowhere near as good as an immersive waxing, and needs to be left overnight for the solvents to fully evaporate.... again so I've heard. Immersive waxing is easy...
03-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By Ryan_M

Can't figure out RS shock mounting hardware

I bought a used Sidluxe shock for a build I'm doing that came with the mointing hardware installed, not the right size for my frame but not really the point here. I'm trying to figure out exactly how...
03-06-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,251
Posted By Ryan_M

This could be. As long as the riding conditions...

This could be. As long as the riding conditions aren't horrible I get 200-300km easy before the chain sounds like it needs a refresh, and I'm a princess about it. I use standard paraffin with teflon...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By Ryan_M

I've heard it's for legal reasons more than once....

I've heard it's for legal reasons more than once. I think that if the link got loose enough that I could put it together or take it apart with hand force, then I'd replace it. However that hasn't...
03-01-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By Ryan_M

Well, unless they came back to you and told you...

Well, unless they came back to you and told you your rim is #%^ and that's as good as you're going to get. But for a new, quality rim I'd be asking questions too. The more I learn, the more I'm...
02-29-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By Ryan_M

Heh, I threw in the RMS for a bit of a joke but...

Heh, I threw in the RMS for a bit of a joke but it actually doesn't seem like a bad idea. I always assumed p-p was implied until I saw so many people talking +/-. Thanks for the input!
02-29-24, 01:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Yeah, just you've been vocal about me doing it...

Yeah, just you've been vocal about me doing it wrong, yet you've been ambiguous about what you build to. You've pointed out I have a problem. You stated to aim for 10% deviation on spoke tension but...
02-29-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By Ryan_M

What's the actual poop on wheel building tolerance?

I've got a couple threads going on wheel building but wanted to talk about this specifically. The more I look into this, the more I really don't know. I've read that 1mm radial and 0.5mm lateral is...
02-28-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 385
Posted By Ryan_M

Fully agree with you, a 7.6% built in possible...

Fully agree with you, a 7.6% built in possible error in the tensionometer is not trustworthy. Mine was too touchy, and was picking up the not quite straight spoke if I measured to close to the cross....
02-27-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

No you didn't. 10% is a pretty loose spec. What...

No you didn't. 10% is a pretty loose spec. What about lateral and radial true?
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02-27-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

I am not offended. And I wouldn't keep asking if...

I am not offended. And I wouldn't keep asking if I didn't want to hear what you have to say. However, I don't view this as me asking for help, but more about wanting to hear you point of view on...
02-27-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Part of the problem? Is there a problem I missed?...

Part of the problem? Is there a problem I missed? Not sure what you're referring to. I'm pretty happy with how things are progressing despite the alternative method. What specs do you consider...
02-26-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

I wasn't really taught. Only going by what I've...

I wasn't really taught. Only going by what I've gleaned off the internet, and by helpful people like yourself.... of course some trial and error too!


No, no it isn't. The first two wheel sets I...
02-26-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Ahh... post #45 was me. Sorry for the confusion,...

Ahh... post #45 was me. Sorry for the confusion, I thought I had mentioned this was a "so far" state of affairs. It's only mid way tensioned and only starting to smooth things out, not at all a...
02-26-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Yes this is why I asked. I spin the wheel and...

Yes this is why I asked. I spin the wheel and ping the spokes and all of them sound the same. I can compare two spokes by pinging going back and forth a few times listening for the difference in...
02-25-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

LOL nope, not offended at all. I appreciate you...

LOL nope, not offended at all. I appreciate you giving me your honest opinion. Before I move on with our discussion, can I ask if you're able to play an instrument?
02-25-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Thanks! I'll look into that at some point but I...

Thanks! I'll look into that at some point but I ended up writing my own thing in Excel. It's obviouly not as polished and looks romper roomish but I like being able to manipulate the data. This is...
02-25-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 385
Posted By Ryan_M

I did have a look at that, but wasn't much...

I did have a look at that, but wasn't much concerned with it beyond a curiosity. What I was seeing a bit less than 1% which can't be realistic. I suspect the test jig diluted the additional tension I...
02-24-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 385
Posted By Ryan_M

Thanks! Very useful info. I tried the new spring...

Thanks! Very useful info. I tried the new spring and it's maybe a touch on the strong side but I think I'll roll with it. It's a little stiff to compress by hand, it's fine for me but might be too...
02-24-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 418
Posted By Ryan_M

Yeah this is what I was doing when then it...

Yeah this is what I was doing when then it miraculously fixed itself. I can't find a single thing wrong. Pulled the crank, removed and inspected chainring, so far nothing. Chain is in mineral spirits...
02-24-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Easy now. I delve into building wheels because I...

Easy now. I delve into building wheels because I like the tools, making my own equipment. And the analytics. It's not always about the fastest route to a end product. I like fussing over it, looking...
02-24-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

I wonder if this is a reason wheel building...

I wonder if this is a reason wheel building had(has?) the reputation of being such a black art. It had to be done mostly by feel and intuition, and needed extensive experience. Now we have better...
02-24-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 948
Posted By Ryan_M

To the OP, and as one novice to another, don't...

To the OP, and as one novice to another, don't get yourself worked up, it's not rocket surgery. A truing stand doesn't need to be much, lots of DIY plywood designs out there that will serve you well....
02-23-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 385
Posted By Ryan_M

Anyone have the Wheel Fanatyk or NSA spoke tensionometer?

I can't find any real documentation on these, and what I do find is fairly unsuable since alot of it is unitless. I made a copy(ish) of them but working out the final details. I'm pretty sure my...
02-23-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

OK will do. What software package is that? The...

OK will do. What software package is that? The Park one wont work for me since the tensionometer reads completely different and I can't define my own conversion.
02-23-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Not sure if that's sarcasm or not... that plot is...

Not sure if that's sarcasm or not... that plot is horrible if I'm reading it right! Spoke #3 shows ~-48% tension or 52kgf, spoke #1 shows ~-32% or 68kgf. Thats an approximate 30% difference in...
02-23-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

Wow, lots of info and stuff to think about....

Wow, lots of info and stuff to think about. Thanks everyone!

I appreciate the talk of the loose tension potentially causing fatigue at the J bend but i forgot to mention these hubs are straight...
02-23-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,141
Posted By Ryan_M

How to pick target spoke tension?

I'm building a set set of wheels for a XC/Downcountry bike project. I'm using DT240 hubs, Pillar 1420 (https://www.pillarspoke.com/spoke/psr-x-tra) spokes, and LightCarbon UAD935-XC...
02-20-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 418
Posted By Ryan_M

Nope. It was a pristine day. About -2°C, sunny,...

Nope. It was a pristine day. About -2°C, sunny, no snow or ice anywhere on the bike.

FWIW the previous ride was -5°C and there were no issues.
02-20-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 418
Posted By Ryan_M

Had a weird chain/chainring issue

I have a 'new to me' 2021 Norco Bigfoot 2 (https://99spokes.com/en-CA/bikes/norco/2021/bigfoot-2). When I got it I gave it a quick once over and everything seemed in perfect order, very minimal wear,...
02-18-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,157
Posted By Ryan_M

I use a cordless angle grinder with a cutoff...

I use a cordless angle grinder with a cutoff blade all the time. Works great.
02-09-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By Ryan_M

Specs: Frame: HongFu FM-138 (Open source...

Specs:

Frame: HongFu FM-138 (Open source chinese frame, same as Ridley Raft)
Fork: Sid Ultimate
Shock: Sidluxe Ultimate

Hubs: DT240 EXP
Spokes: Pillar 1420
Rims: Lightcarbon UAD935-XC 30mm...
02-08-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By Ryan_M

Some assembly required!

Nearly all the bits for a new build. I'm new(ish) to mtb so hope it works out well. I'd say it's at the edge of XC, probably down country, 120/120 sus. I was considering paint for the frame but the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By Ryan_M

I've heard you can do that, I have not tried it...

I've heard you can do that, I have not tried it so can't say anything to the contrary. I figure a single soak in mineral spirits makes a new chain ready to go fairly quickly. It's minimal extra...
02-05-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 879
Posted By Ryan_M

Understood, and no worries! Cheers.

Understood, and no worries! Cheers.
02-04-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 879
Posted By Ryan_M

Could you expand on this? In my posts I've...

Could you expand on this? In my posts I've (AFAIK) used specific manufacturers and part numbers that are well known and easily looked up if not familiar. There are some short terms, but those I use...
02-04-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 879
Posted By Ryan_M

Thanks for the input/sanity check. I ordered up a...

Thanks for the input/sanity check. I ordered up a M8100 caliper for the rear. I have a 180mm and 160mm rotor in hand so will see how all of it fits. I did look at the m6120 caliper as (at least in...
02-01-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 879
Posted By Ryan_M

Welp, I found at least half a reason not to go...

Welp, I found at least half a reason not to go M8120.... the rear caliper doesn't fit. It's a XC frame so they probably didn't design around 4 pot brakes but I did make an attempt at homework. The...
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