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10-11-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By somebikeguy

Seals were pre-installed and not all that easy to...

Seals were pre-installed and not all that easy to remove. Suppose they could have been pre installed upside down......
10-10-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Anyone have a bright headlight they like? I got...

Anyone have a bright headlight they like? I got this for my commuter, it can be used at dusk but not for real after sunset rides. Which sadly there will have to be more of soon.
...
10-09-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

I blame these seals. Pulled them out and it all...

I blame these seals. Pulled them out and it all of a sudden feels normal again. Still shaking it down but rode a dozen gravely miles and feeling better about it.
...
10-04-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Well strange stuff. This year I've swapped three...

Well strange stuff. This year I've swapped three threaded headsets and this is the only one I'm having issues with. It seems to go from knocking/loose to binding with nowhere in between. I suppose...
09-30-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Installed this FSA headset which I’ve used on...

Installed this FSA headset which I’ve used on other bikes with success. I couldn’t find a good setting that would neither knock nor bind so I opened it up and looked at the seals which seemed like...
09-21-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

It's certainly nice. The funny thing is I want...

It's certainly nice. The funny thing is I want more not less stack height. Strange they don't list the stack height? I am going to get rolling with a "FSA Duron" which worked for my commuter and...
09-20-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

She rides! I love her. I do want a sealed...

She rides! I love her. I do want a sealed headset. Any suggestions for a 1" threaded, sealed headset that is worthy of this fine steed and its White Industries, Paul built list?

...
09-20-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Okay I think we are ready for a test ride! ...

Okay I think we are ready for a test ride!


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09-19-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Argh this was a fiasco. I tried 35mm...

Argh this was a fiasco. I tried 35mm Gravelkings: No dice. I tried 33mm Challenge CX: no dice. Went to a 32mm Gravelking. In business.
09-19-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Sounds like you have some 90’s roadbike gold...

Sounds like you have some 90’s roadbike gold yourself :)

I will be selling my Gen 2 Canti / Carbon fork Swiss Cross frame soon.
09-19-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Gettin there… ...

Gettin there…


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09-17-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 498
Posted By somebikeguy

Managed to get it done with another Hazet friend ...

Managed to get it done with another Hazet friend


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09-17-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 498
Posted By somebikeguy

Thanks for the advice. Will something like this...

Thanks for the advice. Will something like this seat on the body of the valve with no core installed? https://prestacycle.com/products/prestacycle-quick-click2-angle-presta-head

I'd like to buy...
09-16-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 498
Posted By somebikeguy

No because my automotive inflator needs an...

No because my automotive inflator needs an adapter to the presta and will not attach directly to the valve body without the core...
09-16-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 498
Posted By somebikeguy

Re-seating tubeless tires that have been off the rim...

Hi all

I have installed a fair number of tubeless tires recently and never had an issue. Contis, and a whole mess of Gravelkings. In a variety of widths from 30-40mm. I took a Gravelking 38 off...
09-15-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,167
Posted By somebikeguy

Thanks for the opinions guys. I'm in CT. I have...

Thanks for the opinions guys. I'm in CT. I have a lathe and a mill and a buncha tools and can cut the steerer if it seems the right way. I'll ride with spacers for a bit.
09-15-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,167
Posted By somebikeguy

What's the most elegant solution I suppose is my...

What's the most elegant solution I suppose is my question? One big spacer?
09-15-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,167
Posted By somebikeguy

When a threaded steerer is too long...

I've just built 2 bikes where I barely had enough steerer to put a new headset on. Now I have the opposite problem. I am using Paul Mini-Moto V brakes on this bike and do not need the cantilever...
09-12-23, 08:42 AM
09-12-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 659
Posted By somebikeguy

VO is sold out thru November - has anyone seen a...

VO is sold out thru November - has anyone seen a similar quill to threadless adapter on the marker? https://velo-orange.com/collections/shims-adaptors-accessories/products/vo-threadless-stem-adaptor
09-09-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By somebikeguy

Mens Padded Underwear? (casual shorts on top)

My padded gear is long in the tooth and I sought replacements but realized my ask is a bit odd. I like wearing casual / athletic shorts to cycle. I am skinny and want some solid padding in the man...
08-23-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

Lolol the name of the tool was censored and I...

Lolol the name of the tool was censored and I understand why. Foxtrot Alpha Golf - 2
08-23-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

Only alignment tool I own is park ***-2. This...

Only alignment tool I own is park ***-2. This wknd a buddy loaning me dropout alignment kit.
08-23-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

They are friction shifters. The Audax uses a Dia...

They are friction shifters. The Audax uses a Dia Compe ENE. That said I realize the greater spacing on an 8sp will friction shift better than 9sp.
08-23-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

Chain is a new SRAM PC971 9 speed. I will check...

Chain is a new SRAM PC971 9 speed. I will check the derailleur and its hanger for sure.
08-23-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

Appreciate shining a light on the RD. Since it...

Appreciate shining a light on the RD. Since it was manufactured in my lifetime and a trusty DA I had frankly ignored it. Will take a closer look and swap another RD as a test.
08-23-23, 04:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

i built the wheels on both bikes and checked the...

i built the wheels on both bikes and checked the rear triangle with a park tool frame alignment gauge. Did not check the dropout alignments as I dont have that tool.
08-23-23, 04:01 AM
08-22-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

I hadn't thought of the cable length this is a...

I hadn't thought of the cable length this is a good point.

I am hella fastidious and use The Good Stuff (eg quality cables and housing) wherever possible.
08-22-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 678
Posted By somebikeguy

Understanding chainline when messing with drivetrains (1 by etc)

Hi all

I have a few older bikes that this forum has helped me with. I've done various non-approved things to them and curious to find different results. Both have been extensively tuned, dialed,...
08-22-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By somebikeguy

On my later model Swiss Cross I fit 43 at the...

On my later model Swiss Cross I fit 43 at the front and 38 at the rear. I will see how bad of an idea it is to keep that 43 at the front, if nothing else I can use my old 38 panaracer and then go to...
08-22-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By somebikeguy

And btw the frame in question is a first gen...

And btw the frame in question is a first gen swiss cross (in case anyone has direct experience). The crazy thing is the fork was designed for a 40mm tire and in fact my 43mm gravelkings juust clear....
08-22-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By somebikeguy

The RH 32 is not Tubeless compatible but the...

The RH 32 is not Tubeless compatible but the Chicane, Donneley and Vittoria are listed as such. I haven't used any and would need to dig further or ask you all for reviews to pick between them. Or...
08-22-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By somebikeguy

Much appreciated! I will give a 33mm a try. My...

Much appreciated! I will give a 33mm a try. My measured clearance @ 35mm tall tire is ~35.75 so @33mm tall it ought to be more. I believe 33mm will fit.
08-20-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By somebikeguy

I have Terraspeed 35's on my 650b bike and...

I have Terraspeed 35's on my 650b bike and they're ~35.5mm. For sure a hair less than the ~36mm Gravelking SS+ but they're not cheap and I think I'd feel pretty dumb buying one and having it also...
08-20-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By somebikeguy

As close to 35mm wide (actual) tires as possible? (700c/tubeless)

I'm trying to maximize width on an older frame. I have measured clearance just over 35mm so tried some 35mm Gravelking SS+ but found them to be actually a hair over 36mm. Their side tread rubs the...
08-19-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Well I am a bit disappointed to find that my 35mm...

Well I am a bit disappointed to find that my 35mm panaracer gravelkings really don't fit at the back. I've used these tires in a few different widths of different bikes and they've always been...
Forum: Want To Buy
08-17-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 268
Posted By somebikeguy

Wanted: Ritchey Superlogic BB or BB bearings 107mm/English (or other similar!)

The bearings in these old ritchey superlogic bottom brackets are integral to the shells so I am looking either for new shell-bearings or the whole darn mess, preferably in 107mm. English threaded. ...
08-16-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Found some pics - looks like it was a basic...

Found some pics - looks like it was a basic panhead. Solved and moved on.

i used my park tool frame alignment gauge to determine the rear needed a few mm work to be square. I made the...
08-13-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

Much appreciated. I think I can live with...

Much appreciated. I think I can live with cleaning the adjusters while leaving them on the frame.

My bike came to me with no fasteners, you don't happen to have a photo or description of the...
08-13-23, 10:49 AM
08-13-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

i’m trying to remove these downtube adjusters to...

i’m trying to remove these downtube adjusters to clean them. I cannot figure out how to remove them. On other frames I have seen bosses braised to the downtube and the adjuster is held on by an...
08-12-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 659
Posted By somebikeguy

This looks like a contender -...

This looks like a contender - https://www.albrechtcycle.com/product/simworks-by-nitto-to-smile-flared-drop-bar-26.0-various-sizes-colors-6425.htm
08-12-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 659
Posted By somebikeguy

What am I looking at there with the rubber condom...

What am I looking at there with the rubber condom thing?
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08-12-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 659
Posted By somebikeguy

Yes those are the bars that are on my current...

Yes those are the bars that are on my current Richie. The bars came with the bike and I was frankly unaware of this style prior, but I really love everything about it.
08-12-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 659
Posted By somebikeguy

Low drop / Flared bars for 26mm stem (or 31.8mm quill stem?)

Hi all -

I am performing a component transplant from my newer Ritchey Swiss Cross (~2014) to a real old one (1996).

I REALLY like the flared bars on current bike. They are the Classic...
08-08-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By somebikeguy

I got another SwissCross… Gen 1 this time. Build thread ensues…

Hey all thanks to all who weighed in on my late(r) model SwissCross canti brake build. I had a “wanted” ad up from when I was looking for that bike and couldn’t say no when offered a very early 1996...
07-31-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,903
Posted By somebikeguy

First step - pulled the BB apart. Nice old...

First step - pulled the BB apart. Nice old "Ritchey Super Logic" 107mm. At first these looked like standard bearings I can grab from McMaster-Carr but the more I looked the more confused I was, it...
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