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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Hi SSA, Sadly, this project has put on hold...

Hi SSA,

Sadly, this project has put on hold due to work/relocation. The good news is I'm moving by a friend in a bike shop and can hopefully get some useful guidance from him. I've been speaking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Thanks for the specifics, good to know a road...

Thanks for the specifics, good to know a road won't work. I'm dumb enough to have tried it otherwise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

This is a good point on keeping your bike/parts...

This is a good point on keeping your bike/parts together to save $. For me, this is my only bike and I'm not against putting money into it to make it work properly. Of course I'm not trying to burn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

I want to say a big thanks to all the comments...

I want to say a big thanks to all the comments this post has gotten. I honestly thought I was going to get some suggestions of compatible groupsets, and instead I get so many great approaches/ideas...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

I've been experimenting with this (1x) by trying...

I've been experimenting with this (1x) by trying to ride on the middle sprocket alone and switching only rear gears. It covers almost all the range I encounter (maybe I'm reimagining or exaggerating ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Thanks for the response SkinGriz! Not sure...

Thanks for the response SkinGriz!

Not sure if I'm understanding your post, but are you recommending drilling out all rivets, removing all sprockets, and then reattaching a new chainring that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

This is something I wasn't aware of. The hub on...

This is something I wasn't aware of. The hub on the rear now is Shimano FH-RM 30 hub, and it's spec'd for 8/9/10. To fit an 11 or 12 do I need a new hub? And is clearance not an issue? Will have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Thanks Iride01. I definitely am not familiar with...

Thanks Iride01. I definitely am not familiar with IGH, and not sure there's enough range in the gears for what I'd like. The streets I ride on can be steep in both directions and change from flat to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Thanks cpach! I recommend against spending...

Thanks cpach!

I recommend against spending money on a new drivetrain that wasn't really designed for 1x.
Good point, something I had not thought of.

I also hadn't considered Microshift so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

What shifting issues are you experiencing? Front...

What shifting issues are you experiencing? Front or back or both? Hard to diagnose without lots more details.
The shifting issues I have specifically as possible is I shift, the gears shift, and all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Hi djb and thanks for the reply. I agree with...

Hi djb and thanks for the reply. I agree with you, as my former bike was acera and I didn't have any problems with it for many years. It was an old bike (klein mtb from the 90's) but the shifting was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Thanks so much for the detailed info SoSmellAir!...

Thanks so much for the detailed info SoSmellAir! The 1x8 might work and is something I should consider. Cranks are riveted so will need a change, and I'm with you on the opportunity to upgrade the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

Thanks Iride01 for such a quick response and the...

Thanks Iride01 for such a quick response and the info. To answer your questions-

The riding I'm doing is mostly urban roads/paved trails and I'm not using this bike for any mountain biking. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,734
Posted By pumpkinhed

3x to 1x conversion

Hi All,

I have an older Scott Metrix 40 that I'd like to do a conversion, 3x8 speed to a 1x10 speed. I'm using the bike on roads and paved trails 95% of the time, and the reason I want to do a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 609
Posted By pumpkinhed

Metrix 40 upgrades

Hi All,

I have a Scott Metrix 40 (specs below) that I'd like to do a crank conversion on and I'm seeking input on compatibility, product suggestions, or any info if you've done this conversion....
Forum: Introductions
06-07-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 272
Posted By pumpkinhed

Good to be here!

Thanks for the welcome!
Forum: Introductions
06-07-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 272
Posted By pumpkinhed

Hi All!

Hi, just bought a new (to me) bike and looking to get some input from the experts here!
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