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Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-21, 01:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks a lot - this is really helpful! Will...

Thanks a lot - this is really helpful!
Will have to consider these tips, although the question you ask "Is it worth it" is the most relevant here.
I'm leaning towards just keeping the bike as it...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-21, 01:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

You are very right, Sir :thumb:

You are very right, Sir :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Wow! Nice bike, really lightweight 🤩

Wow! Nice bike, really lightweight 🤩
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Appreciate your input! Seat post is CF as is...

Appreciate your input!

Seat post is CF as is - original from BMC. It has a custom profile (D-shape), so don’t know how easy replaceable it is.

I’m aware the Rally tires aren’t optimal weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Nice catch 😂

Nice catch 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

I kinda like the stickers, they’ve grown on me,...

I kinda like the stickers, they’ve grown on me, although I initially had the same reaction as you 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Haha, actually not – the current weight stated is...

Haha, actually not – the current weight stated is the complete build including everything 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 02:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,124
Posted By tbenjaminsen

How much should my hi-end bike weigh?

Hi!

I recently wanted to take the leap from trail and cx biking to road cycling. An acquaintance of mine had a BMC Teammachine SLR01 (2017 model) size 51 frame set that he offered to sell at a...
09-11-21, 02:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,183
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Sure, I’m aware that the cable/wire combo has to...

Sure, I’m aware that the cable/wire combo has to be disconnected at one of each end. That’s not an issue since this is a bike I’m currently building, and the wire/cable are easily available for...
09-10-21, 12:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,183
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks to the both of you! I'm now assured that...

Thanks to the both of you!
I'm now assured that the heat won't damage neither Di2 cable nor brake cable, so I'll go ahead with the clean-up job this weekend.

-Tom
09-09-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,183
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Heat shrink tube; how much heat can brake wire casing take?

I’m looking to clean up the final wiring on my recent road bike build, and I’d like to use heat shrink tubing to combine the brake wire casing and Di2 cable between the steerer and the entry point at...
09-08-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By tbenjaminsen

I'm starting out with my normal seated height –...

I'm starting out with my normal seated height – I'm quite short, so I'm normally sitting at 71-72 centimeters, and I'll work my way from there.
As you can see from the images, I've moved the saddle...
09-07-21, 11:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks! I’ve now put some temporary rubber...

Thanks!

I’ve now put some temporary rubber on the rims, and I’ve taken the bike off the stand, and cxwrench and you were quite right about the shifters position!

I think the new position is...
09-05-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Great advice, thanks! Yes, they’re tubulars...

Great advice, thanks!

Yes, they’re tubulars - kinda shocking for me when I dismounted the old, worn-out tires that came with the rims. Coming from the trail/enduro side of biking, I’ve never ever...
09-05-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks! I’m waiting for a pair of Conti’s to...

Thanks!

I’m waiting for a pair of Conti’s to put on there - I’ve been watching YouTube videos on how to mount tubulars to be well prepared when they arrive 👍🏻

I thought that the shifters was...
09-05-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Yup, I’ll be using Shimano’s original Di2 rubber...

Yup, I’ll be using Shimano’s original Di2 rubber grommets 👍🏻
09-05-21, 04:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Road bike, internal routing and outer casing

Hi!

I’m currently building myself a new bike from a frame set I got really cheap (almost a steal)!

The frame is a BMC Teammachine SLR01 - 2017 model. I’ve now installed most of the components,...
09-05-21, 04:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,482
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Hi! I did the same kind of conversion on my...

Hi!

I did the same kind of conversion on my son’s Trek. I swapped the square taper BB with a regular 68/73mm modern BB that I mounted with the included spacer ring on the drive side. Replaced the...
08-03-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,808
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks for helpful insights. I actually found...

Thanks for helpful insights.
I actually found a Deda piece that I may try out in the seat post, if it fits, problem is solved. Otherwise, I may end up slipping it down the seat tube :)
07-31-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,808
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Need help: BMC Teammachine SLR01

Hey good people!

Coming from mountain biking (trail/xc), making a stab at road cycling after trying it out with a friend.
Just got hold of a BMC Teammachine SLR01 frame/fork kit that I’m going...
11-01-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,453
Posted By tbenjaminsen

That’s a bold statement! Although I agree (to...

That’s a bold statement!
Although I agree (to some extent) that Shimano hydro brakes are somewhat easier to maintain, I wouldn’t trash the Avid Elixir 7 Trail brakes on my secondary trail bike...
09-23-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,057
Posted By tbenjaminsen

I recently rebuilt a 13” Trek 4300 Disc for my...

I recently rebuilt a 13” Trek 4300 Disc for my 10yo son. New 1x 10sp Shimano Deore drivetrain and preassembled/prebled Shimano Deore M6000 brake calipers/handles. I actually ordered most of the parts...
08-13-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,257
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Hi! Yup, this will work, as long as the...

Hi!

Yup, this will work, as long as the cassette fits the freehub body. Also, for some strange reason, SRAM states the maximum tooth count for the derailleur as 42, but still refers to the...
07-21-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks, these are all great suggestions, and also...

Thanks, these are all great suggestions, and also in almost complete alignment with what I’ve been doing for the past couple of days 🙂

I haven’t hung the bike, but it’s been in the work stand at...
07-21-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By tbenjaminsen

No, haven’t checked the fittings as I wanted to...

No, haven’t checked the fittings as I wanted to prevent starting from scratch. I’m reluctant to imagine that something suddenly should have happened to them, as they’ve never been disassembled or...
07-21-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By tbenjaminsen

No, from what I can tell, there’s no leaks, at...

No, from what I can tell, there’s no leaks, at least no brake fluid emerging anywhere during the full bleed process (I even push the fluid back/forth from the bleed point at the caliper).
07-21-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Multi day brake bleed...

So, my BMC Speedfox 01 needed some attention.
Over the last few months, the rear brake has become soft/mushy and kinda’ lost its bite. Bike is factory fitted with a mix of Shimano XTR/XT equipment....
06-20-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,299
Posted By tbenjaminsen

I’ve successfully used rubbing alcohol for...

I’ve successfully used rubbing alcohol for installing rubber grips. Rubbing alcohol will evaporate much quicker than water, leaving the bar pretty much completely dry.

For fixation of rubber...
Forum: Introductions
06-05-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks, Trevsears :-) It's true, this is a...

Thanks, Trevsears :-)

It's true, this is a great place to do biking of all sorts - even in the middle of the arctic winter.
05-22-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,334
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Great reflection, it is also quite in line with...

Great reflection, it is also quite in line with with my observations and conclusions, although I value the input from the other comments also.

Oh, and thanks for the link to the adapters - I...
05-22-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,334
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Thanks for the input, these are all valuable...

Thanks for the input, these are all valuable considerations to be included in the decision process.

The main reason for the wish to go full length is weather sealant. We live far up north in...
05-22-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,334
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Convert from interrupted to uninterrupted RD cable

Hi all!

First post, so please go easy on me :-)

I’m currently rebuilding a Trek 4300 Disc for my 10yo son. I’m going all the way, refinish, new brakes, new drivetrain, conversion from a 3x to...
Forum: Introductions
05-22-20, 03:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By tbenjaminsen

Greetings from Northern Norway :-)

Hi all!

Registered a few weeks ago, but haven't posted anything yet, so I found out that this would be a good time for a quick intro.

Short and sweet: 50 yo male, been biking since my early...
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