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Forum: Framebuilders
08-26-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By ciquta

In my previous build I had rack eyelets even with...

In my previous build I had rack eyelets even with SS mount, no problem

I'm gonna route under TT, hence the SS caliper, but i really don't have preferences. Or should I?
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Forum: Framebuilders
08-26-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By ciquta

At least here in EU the post mount it far more...

At least here in EU the post mount it far more popular now. However the fork is post mount, i don't see why not going the same at the rear.

This is the 3rd frame I'm building with same specs...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-26-22, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By ciquta

Seatstay/Chainstay vertical bridge

I'm building a custom Ti frame for light gravel purposes.

I'm not sure where to put rear brake caliper, since I opted for external cable routing under the TT I thought it would be better to go for...
08-22-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By ciquta

I have a 610 (coming from Brooks C-17) and mixed...

I have a 610 (coming from Brooks C-17) and mixed feelings.

pros- it's very light- different from all others saddles, looks real cool
​​​​​​- numbness down there is totally gone- you get to pick...
Forum: Touring
08-14-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,797
Posted By ciquta

i always go 100% untrained, never had the time to...

i always go 100% untrained, never had the time to
usually i start with a half day, then 75, 90 and by the fourth I'm ready to get 110km.

IMHO training is mandatory only when you have long uphills...
Forum: Touring
08-14-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,173
Posted By ciquta

One thing to consider is that B-17 comes in one...

One thing to consider is that B-17 comes in one size, so if you are at the upper/lower end of the size grid you might have to compromise on a b17
SQ Lab and Ergon have a different approach but you...
Forum: Touring
01-10-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

any shifter nowadays (also entry level) lets you...

any shifter nowadays (also entry level) lets you drop several gears at once, as far as 5 for regular shifters up to the full scale for the twist ones
Forum: Touring
01-04-21, 05:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

no I have no idea, I don't bother anymore with 2x...

no I have no idea, I don't bother anymore with 2x :D

but I'd rather stay with 38/24 and go with a different cassette equipped with 11t cog
don't discount the small cog, it makes a big difference...
Forum: Touring
12-27-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

By faster I meant faster gear switch. A 1x lets...

By faster I meant faster gear switch.
A 1x lets you always drop 1 to 5 gears with a single tap, whereas with 3x you may need to switch multiple times (FD + RD) and it takes longer, which is annoying...
Forum: Touring
12-27-20, 07:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

not really, my point is there's no smaller range...

not really, my point is there's no smaller range with 1x and no wider spacing, esp the one where you spend the most time on.

see the comparison with a 10-46 (80€) cassette:...
Forum: Touring
12-24-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

​​​​​are you sure our setups are so different in...

​​​​​are you sure our setups are so different in terms of range and spacing??

here's the comparison @ 80rpm:
https://i.postimg.cc/L83RbXmQ/Screenshot-20201225-003805.jpg...
Forum: Touring
12-23-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

when I'm riding i have no clue what gear I am or...

when I'm riding i have no clue what gear I am or how the chain is angled, and I don't want to think about it
It's not about saving weight (which is marginal), it's about simplicity.

gear up is...
Forum: Touring
12-23-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

32-11 still gives 35km/h which is faster than I...

32-11 still gives 35km/h which is faster than I need to push when fully loaded. If a descent gets me faster than that it probably won't last long, and it's nice to recover a bit in the meanwhile (and...
Forum: Touring
12-23-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

I'm totally sold on the 1x for touring, in my...

I'm totally sold on the 1x for touring, in my experience a 20% gap is acceptable

A short range 14-28 cassette (with gaps as low as 7%!) always makes me think whether I'm pushing the right gear,...
Forum: Touring
12-23-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,582
Posted By ciquta

I toured half Europe with a 11-42 10v setup, so I...

I toured half Europe with a 11-42 10v setup, so I guess you can do good with 9v, althoung I'd go for 11-40 to even the huge gap with the biggest cog.
Sunrace make a cheap 11-40 9v cassette with 21%...
08-30-20, 02:27 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,488
Posted By ciquta

did you try the r2 also in a long ride? i do...

did you try the r2 also in a long ride?

i do 100km/day on touring and my C17 is good for the first ~50km, that's when it become a real pain in the ass
08-28-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,488
Posted By ciquta

what's your weight if I may ask? I'm a big...

what's your weight if I may ask?

I'm a big guy, the Brooks Cambium c17 I'm using right now is a big disappointment since it's too narrow and curvy for my big ass

shame these come in single size...
08-28-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,488
Posted By ciquta

R2

any update about the R2?

I'm tempted to get one but not many real-life reviews out there
Forum: Touring
07-19-20, 02:03 AM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,305
Posted By ciquta

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Forum: Touring
07-19-20, 01:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,865
Posted By ciquta

Italy is a VERY territorial country, north and...

Italy is a VERY territorial country, north and south are very different, esp when it comes to bike paths and respect of cyclist.
I rode in 10 countries and best experience I had are between northern...
Forum: Touring
07-13-20, 01:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

Nice but not exciting, probably because I've...

Nice but not exciting, probably because I've already been many times in Austria it wasn't nothing new to me.
I must say the bike path is very well maintained and signaled, we never lost once.
On...
Forum: Touring
07-12-20, 02:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

I'm back

Despite coronavirus and everything it wasn't so easy to find accomodations day by day as I hoped.
Many were already fully booked the day before, some had vacancies but were too distant or too...
Forum: Touring
06-22-20, 12:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

yes I did but doesn't look good for beginners.....

yes I did but doesn't look good for beginners.. too much climbing
Forum: Touring
06-21-20, 11:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

Of course I checked. I live in Italy (not in the...

Of course I checked. I live in Italy (not in the area hit by the virus btw), Austria is 3 hours driving from my home and there are no borders within EU.
There was only a temporary restriction until...
Forum: Touring
06-21-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

yes for Wien i'm going to book in advance, I...

yes for Wien i'm going to book in advance, I wonder about small places along the route
Forum: Touring
06-21-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

thanks that's hellpful!! i really don't like to...

thanks that's hellpful!!
i really don't like to plan in advance, I tend to decide at lunchtime where to stop
Forum: Touring
06-21-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

Thanks, we are well equipped in the tire width...

Thanks, we are well equipped in the tire width department (47mm and 66mm), I'm more concerned about how enjoyable it could be.

​​​​​​Let's say we'll stick on the Passau-Bratislava (maybe departing...
Forum: Touring
06-21-20, 06:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By ciquta

Danube tour advice

This July I'm planning to tour the Danube (Passau-Budapest) in early July.
While I am an experienced bikepacker (9 countries under my belt) this is the first trip for my GF, so we decided to leave...
10-27-19, 03:12 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,010
Posted By ciquta

what internal rim size? how much clearance...

what internal rim size?

how much clearance left?
do you think it can get 47mm safely?


thanks for sharing
05-12-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By ciquta

Thanks but I'm not looking for a bike, I have...

Thanks but I'm not looking for a bike, I have specific geo needs and I have already located the right frameset.

I just need some advice on the right crankset/chainring/chain to get the most...
05-12-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By ciquta

I'm happy to shop for used parts, just wondering...

I'm happy to shop for used parts, just wondering which I should look for.

Plenty of 3x8 crankset on the used market, but not sure if they may work well for a 1x setup?
Ususally entry level stuff...
05-12-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By ciquta

No I'm in Italy and we do pay a super-special...

No I'm in Italy and we do pay a super-special Premium :o

I only need it for urban purposes, I already have a Salsa Vaya in my hangar for more serious trips.


I'd like to avoid chainguards, I'd...
05-12-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By ciquta

Not that inexpensive, i can trow a fifty for the...

Not that inexpensive, i can trow a fifty for the bar end shifters (having a clean road setup it's all I care about).

What about the crankset?
Any Alivio triple can do the trick since it's only...
05-12-16, 03:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By ciquta

Inexpensive 1x drop bar build

I'm on the market for a cheap drop bar build just for urban use.

I don't care much about speeds, I guess 7 or 8 will be enough as long as they can hold a singlering setup without chainguard.
I do...
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