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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-19-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By mtbvfr

Post Afternoon/Evening Yuri, One thing I forgot...

Afternoon/Evening Yuri,

One thing I forgot to mention earlier was that my leg motion was video recorded from the front by Andrew Pruitt and then digitised which showed that both knees were Rising...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-16-22, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By mtbvfr

Post Hi Yuri, I've dropped the seatpost another...

Hi Yuri,

I've dropped the seatpost another 2mm in preparation for the next ride and will see if that further reduces the sliding problem.

The reason my legs are different in length is because...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-16-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By mtbvfr

Post What measurements are you referring to? I...

What measurements are you referring to?

I included my Vital Statistics in my original post.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By mtbvfr

Post Hi Yuri, Thanks for the detailed response. ...

Hi Yuri,

Thanks for the detailed response.

I will pay attention to your thoughts about cadence at different gear ratios and see whether my butt is moving forward under higher cadences or lower...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-22, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By mtbvfr

Question Bike Fit for mtbvfr

Hi Folks,

I have some questions for the Bike Fit gurus.

The bike in the photo has a 130mm/5° Rise stem. The frame is a 19" 1990 Diamond Back Ascent. I have marked the dimensions of the bike's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 29,455
Posted By mtbvfr

Is possibly from Shimano as they have a new...

Is possibly from Shimano as they have a new patent for a CVT system which I read about on bike198.com before I saw this thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-19, 10:35 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 29,455
Posted By mtbvfr

Benny looks a little bored. I'm ABBAsolutely...

Benny looks a little bored.

I'm ABBAsolutely INXSive. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 206
Posted By mtbvfr

Width (Thickness) of Shimano CS-M770 12t Cog

Hi Folks,

If someone has a loose Shimano CS-M770 9-speed 12t Cog laying around and a Vernier Caliper, I would like to know what the width of this cog is including the "Built in spacer" please.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,965
Posted By mtbvfr

Hi base2, I can kind of identify with your...

Hi base2,

I can kind of identify with your Road Bike experience. I once had a Road Bike with 73/74 angles, I think, that was a bit nervous at High Speeds, like 80+ km/hr, but I could carve up the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,965
Posted By mtbvfr

Hi unterhausen, No, from the TOP of the...

Hi unterhausen,

No, from the TOP of the Steerer tube, you know, that thing that goes through the Head Tube. ;)

Regarding Wheel Flop, can you describe what it is that you notice the most while...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,965
Posted By mtbvfr

Hi Bob, No time for Big sheets of paper etc....

Hi Bob,

No time for Big sheets of paper etc.

A Straight Crown or a Crown angled towards the rear is a good idea I had already thought about to be able to have curved blades so that the bike can...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-12-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,965
Posted By mtbvfr

Hi Andy, Thanks for the feedback. You...

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the feedback.

You are probably "spot on" with the NORBA reference. The bike is a 2005 Haro V4 18".

I know it's not the best option for Touring but I think it's the best I...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-11-19, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,965
Posted By mtbvfr

Acceptable Rigid Fork replacement for 26" 100mm Suspension Fork

Hi Folks,

This is the first time I am considering doing something like this. I've read through some of the pertinent threads.

I'm looking for some advice regarding Rigid Fork selection to...
Forum: Europe
09-07-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 895
Posted By mtbvfr

Best Bike Shops in Seville (Sevilla) and Huelva in Spain (España)

Hi Folks,

Does anyone have recommendations for Bike Shops, in Seville and Huelva, that have a good range of Components and Accessories for Mountain Biking, Road Biking and Touring?

Thanks, MTB.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-18, 11:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,550
Posted By mtbvfr

Straightness of Sapim CX-Ray Spokes

Hi Folks,

Yesterday, I received some Sapim CX-Ray Spokes that I bought for a new wheel build. It is the first time I have bought these spokes and I am NOT impressed by the lack of Quality Control...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-12-17, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By mtbvfr

No takers?!

No takers?!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-07-17, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By mtbvfr

MtbVfr: Bike Fit / Stem Length, Saddle Position, Handlebar Height

Hi Folks,

I want to be as scientific as possible to determine the Stems I need to get so as to not waste time and money on buying something that won't solve the Fit issues that I have.

I was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By mtbvfr

Change from Charge Spoon Saddle to something Flatter?

Hi Folks,

I have a Charge Spoon Saddle that has been better than a lot of other saddles I have tried thanks to the quality of the padding.

However, the shape is not quite right for me and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,004
Posted By mtbvfr

How well is the Deore RD-M591 shifting with the...

How well is the Deore RD-M591 shifting with the indexed 7-speed shifters?

I would like to know if I could use the same derailleur with the Shimano Altus SL-M310 7-speed shifters I have.

Do the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,474
Posted By mtbvfr

Yep, I know the specs. the LX 661 has a 43T...

Yep, I know the specs. the LX 661 has a 43T capacity and the XT 761 has a 45T capcacity

I tried both of them with 2 different chains.

The current chain is a 9-speed and 2 links shorter than I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-27-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,413
Posted By mtbvfr

Hi, Did you get the Deore RD-M591 rear...

Hi,

Did you get the Deore RD-M591 rear dearailleur?

If so, how well is it shifting with the indexed 7-speed shifters?

Thanks,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,474
Posted By mtbvfr

Not so. My Deore LX 661 RD works fine but...

Not so.

My Deore LX 661 RD works fine but not my Deore XT 761 RD. With the 761, when going from the smallest cog to the largest cog the chain shifts by 2 cogs, instead of 1, after reaching the 4th...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,474
Posted By mtbvfr

Are you using the RD-M591 with indexed shifters? ...

Are you using the RD-M591 with indexed shifters?

I'm trying to ascertain if this Rear Derailleur is compatible with 7-speed shifters.

Thanks,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By mtbvfr

Does anyone know where I can get a Tange Seiki...

Does anyone know where I can get a Tange Seiki bottom bracket as depicted on the following page?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By mtbvfr

Chain-line and BB length for my AMP using Carmina Crank-arms from Spécialitiés?

G'day fellow bikers,

Well, as you can probably guess by the Subject, I want to know what the chain line should be for my bike and also what length of BB I should be using.

I started this...
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