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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Also... When I did try installing the crankset...

Also...
When I did try installing the crankset with one 2.5mm BB spacer on each side, the wave washer hadn't even STARted to compress by the time the non-drive side crank arm was tightened the whole...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-17, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By Chili Cheesy

No. They're definitely all the same kind of...

No. They're definitely all the same kind of spindle washer/spacer.



dsaul, did you also use a GXP crankset with that BB?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Trouble Installing GXP Crankset with Enduro Bearings XD-15 BB

I started a thread a while back, trying to find the right 3x10 crankset. I eventually settled for a Sram X7 GXP triple crankset.
I then bought an Enduro XD-15 ceramic bearing bottom bracket. (I...
Forum: Touring
10-04-17, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,352
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Let's agree to disagree. I had BB7 Mountain...

Let's agree to disagree. I had BB7 Mountain calipers at first, but hated the terribly limited drop lever availability for them. I bought TRP Spyres and some better road levers and quickly ended up...
Forum: Touring
10-04-17, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,352
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Money isn't an issue for me on this. I want to...

Money isn't an issue for me on this. I want to get my bike to the point where there's nothing that can rust... and I'm pretty sure after I replace this hardware it'll be there. Granted, the Surly...
Forum: Touring
09-22-17, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,352
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Where to find Ti hardware for BB7

So, my post mount bolts and caliper mount bolts for my BB7 brakes are getting rusty now... And I want to replace them with titanium or even stainless if I can't find Ti, but I can't seem to find a...
Forum: Touring
09-14-17, 12:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,675
Posted By Chili Cheesy

It was the left (non-drive side) arm. It's...

It was the left (non-drive side) arm. It's ruined... but I'm stopping at the LBS this weekend, and I remember from somewhere (maybe this thread :P ) that QBP dealers should have access to order just...
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,675
Posted By Chili Cheesy

...As for my old Raleigh project... It was...

...As for my old Raleigh project...

It was fun. Learned a lot. Rode it and enjoyed it.
And I sold it to someone who appreciated it almost as much as I did.
I bought a new Disc Trucker after that.
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,675
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Okay, y'all... Sorry for the delay on...

Okay, y'all...
Sorry for the delay on responding.
After reading through these and learning a bit more with google, I had decided to just get a 24t inner-ring.
But it's a whole different story now....
Forum: Touring
09-06-17, 11:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,675
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Can't Find 10-Speed Triple Road Crankset

I want to upgrade my stock crankset that came on my Surly Trucker about a year ago.

It is an Andel 48t/36t/26t 10-speed square taper crankset. It's fine and all, though I'd prefer a 24t granny...
Forum: Touring
08-29-16, 09:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,440
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Thanks, guys. Refer to my post prior to this.

Thanks, guys. Refer to my post prior to this.
Forum: Touring
08-29-16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,440
Posted By Chili Cheesy

I can only quote 5 at a time, so refer to the...

I can only quote 5 at a time, so refer to the post prior to this, guys. :)
Forum: Touring
08-29-16, 09:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,440
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Thank all of you for sharing. After seeing what...

Thank all of you for sharing.
After seeing what you have to say and talking to some guys at my LBS, I decided to give SPD's a try. I'm getting some Shimano PD-A530 pedals. Clip in on one side and...
Forum: Touring
08-28-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,440
Posted By Chili Cheesy

SPD or Crank Bros. for Touring in Underdeveloped Countries

I just need someone who has experience with bike part availability around the world. Tall order, I know...
But I'm sure there are some well-traveled cyclists on here.

I'm only looking at using...
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 03:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,950
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Wow. It's cool that one of the people responding...

Wow. It's cool that one of the people responding is in Pitt too!
No I didn't notice. I didn't really look. I was just talking to the people there about calipers.
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,950
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Thanks, Y'all. I just posted a response to...

Thanks, Y'all. I just posted a response to everyone, but I can only quote five at a time. Scroll up to read it. :)
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,950
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Hey Guys, Thank you all! Sorry I didn't get...

Hey Guys,

Thank you all! Sorry I didn't get a chance to read these until now. I've been working out of town, in Pittsburgh all week.
I just hit up my favorite bike shop, Thick Bikes, here in Pitt...
Forum: Touring
08-09-16, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,950
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Which Discs for a Big Tour? - BB7 Road S vs. TRP Spyre

I've got a Surly Disc Trucker and I'm gearing up for a one-yearish Mediterranean tour next Spring.
My bike came with BB7 Mountain (long pull) brakes. They were great, but I hated the long pull...
Forum: Touring
05-09-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Yup. (: A Mediterranean tour I am thinking.

Yup. (:
A Mediterranean tour I am thinking.
Forum: Touring
05-07-16, 11:57 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Great news to hear, good sir. Thank you very much!

Great news to hear, good sir. Thank you very much!
Forum: Touring
05-06-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Oops. I shouldn't have quoted that tard and drawn...

Oops. I shouldn't have quoted that tard and drawn him back. I was just quickly getting everyone quoted and forgot about that chick. Haha
Forum: Touring
05-06-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Thank you, Teamdarb. (: Velo Orange,...

Thank you, Teamdarb. (:



Velo Orange, my man. They are hammered aluminum 700c 45mm width fenders.



Blue blue blue. Mmhhmm... Pretty... and yes, I want cleated platforms for touring. I...
Forum: Touring
05-06-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

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Forum: Touring
03-24-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

The pics don't show up. What about this? ...

The pics don't show up.

What about this?
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Forum: Touring
03-24-16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Oh, I see what you were saying, haha. Sorry....

Oh, I see what you were saying, haha. Sorry. Gotcha.
Forum: Touring
03-24-16, 01:26 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

I am really not comfortable putting holes in my...

I am really not comfortable putting holes in my already skinny seat stays. It would be better in this case to get something that attaches to my seat post or something.
I already have my Velo Orange...
Forum: Touring
03-24-16, 12:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

P-clamps will be fine. Maybe not the flimsy ones...

P-clamps will be fine. Maybe not the flimsy ones from a hardware store, but what I have in mind is a thick, strong p-clamp meant just for bikes and racks. Plus... all the stress will be on the rack...
Forum: Touring
03-21-16, 12:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

No worries. Thanks again. I like the...

No worries. Thanks again.



I like the shim idea, but there is no 73mm version. I'm gonna' order the BB now. I'll see once I get it. I can easily return it, but I think it'll be okay. Thanks for...
Forum: Touring
03-21-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

This question is about spindle length. My...

This question is about spindle length.
My Shimano Alivio 9-speed crankset says on the box to use a 113mm spindle, and the mechanic at the LBS said to go by that. It should be correct. The problem...
Forum: Touring
03-21-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Ok... I'm listening to all you guys. I had...

Ok... I'm listening to all you guys.
I had ordered that Deore crankset w/ BB on ChainReactionCycles and luckily was able to get them on the phone this morning and cancel it.
I'm going to buy the...
Forum: Touring
03-19-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Pics will be up in a week more or less. I'm...

Pics will be up in a week more or less.
I'm waiting on the right dual-pivot brakes and my new choice for a crankset.
I ordered the wrong version of the brakes I chose. I'm learning a lot! haha
I...
Forum: Touring
03-19-16, 06:54 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

I agree so much! I know that this, functionality...

I agree so much! I know that this, functionality wise, will be unnecessarily not optimal, but It's so worth the feeling I get from my 42-year-old English bike.






I forgot to mention that I...
Forum: Touring
03-17-16, 08:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

I like older bikes too for a million reasons, at...

I like older bikes too for a million reasons, at least road bikes. Thank you for your optimism. It really helps me feel good about this project. ...and thanks for sharing those pictures of your...
Forum: Touring
03-15-16, 12:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

My touring setup will as well be evolving over a...

My touring setup will as well be evolving over a span of years. I'm glad I am starting with all modern, common touring components for sure.



I like the sound of that. I'm happy to start out...
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 12:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Okay Gotcha' haha I dig it! Ya'll are...

Okay Gotcha' haha



I dig it! Ya'll are gettin' me so pumped!
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Maybe I'll look dumb haha, but what does that...

Maybe I'll look dumb haha, but what does that mean?
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Love it. More confidence boosting wisdom from...

Love it. More confidence boosting wisdom from experience that is super relevant. Thank you. (:
Pics will be up.



As I have mentioned... My BB has already been refaced for 24tpi. Problem...
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 10:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Too late I'm afraid... Already have all the...

Too late I'm afraid... Already have all the parts.



Thanks for your input. I'll be replacing anything that ever needs replaced with an upgrade. Eventually it will have hand-built wheels on...
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

It appears to be about 69mm ...and yea... I...

It appears to be about 69mm ...and yea... I figured I was fine on BB choice, based on many shared opinions regarding the matter.
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 08:44 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

I will be posting a picture of the final product....

I will be posting a picture of the final product. It should only be a week, or two at most.
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 08:35 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

That's good news and exactly what I wanna' hear....

That's good news and exactly what I wanna' hear. I'm becoming more and more confident.



It was old Nottingham threading with cottered cranks. The BB is already refaced. It's ready for the...
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

The frame is a 55cm. After measuring the thing...

The frame is a 55cm. After measuring the thing when I found it, I realized it was the perfect size for touring, for me. Another reason I became interested in this weird project.



Right. The 35c...
Forum: Touring
03-13-16, 04:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,581
Posted By Chili Cheesy

Old Raleigh Grand Prix for Touring?

Hey all,

I have obtained a 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix. I've stripped it down to only the frame, fork, headset, stem and handlebars. I am in the process of building it into a touring bike, kind of for...
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