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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

The AirZ will work well where you are at, I...

The AirZ will work well where you are at, I think. I recently replaced mine with a rechargeable electronic with a remote (wired) actuator button: The AZ actuator button is integral to the horn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

A little over a month later and everything is...

A little over a month later and everything is Aces and Eights! Drive train is as quiet as the triple, even with largest chain line deviation. Old Altus is smooth and efficient, even with multiple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Forgot about the Topeak MTX (non pannier) bag...

Forgot about the Topeak MTX (non pannier) bag that slots on the Explorer rack, and the Axiom Storm Front (waterproof) panniers that ride the rack rails. Helmet is a POC ski version, with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Non-Drive Side: Japanese steel Minoura front rack (says it will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Update: Finished the MTB Commuter 1x project and...

Update: Finished the MTB Commuter 1x project and couldn't be happier! Old Altus 9 speed RD + goat link, handles 11-50 cassette. As a bonus to my simplification tendencies, I used my old Shimano thumb...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Yeah, I am seeing (as I dig deeper in various...

Yeah, I am seeing (as I dig deeper in various forums) that my approach was naïve (ain't too proud to admit that, either: my folly will be someone else's wisdom!). I also, most definitely, mixed chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

This week's update: Parts are almost all here. ...

This week's update: Parts are almost all here.

>Generic "Action" square taper cranks, 170mm, 104bcd, 4 arm spider.
>40 tooth, 104bcd, Snail narrow/wide chainring
>11-50 JFOYH 9 speed cassette...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Sorry SoSmellyAir , it is a Single crank that I...

Sorry SoSmellyAir , it is a Single crank that I will be going to. I am going away from my current triple. In the meantime (till parts arrive) I have used the limit screw to simulate a single,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Oh mostly the typical reasons: clutter/weight;...

Oh mostly the typical reasons: clutter/weight; possibly vanity and being a semi-obsessive tinkerer? All possibilities. My "official story" is that this matches my philosophy of simplifying my life....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Looking at the Trek 96 manual for the 800 Sport,...

Looking at the Trek 96 manual for the 800 Sport, the original middle ring was a 38 tooth, so I'm hoping a 40 tooth won't be THAT much bigger in radius!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

SoSmellyAir Took the time to read the whole...

SoSmellyAir Took the time to read the whole thread and am encouraged. Thank you. The cranks you used look almost like the ones I have coming in. (Though, on second look, yours are 110bcd to my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

SoSmellyAir Just a hypothetical curiosity: Could...

SoSmellyAir Just a hypothetical curiosity: Could the ring be spaced away from the chainstay, if necessary? Changes the chain line, of course.

Edit: In retrospect I can see that is a slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Thanks! This is what I love about cycling is...

Thanks! This is what I love about cycling is learning something new nearly every day. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

As an update, I got a windfall and can/could go...

As an update, I got a windfall and can/could go ahead with this little project. I had already tested my endurance with (front chainring) 32/11-34 (rear cassette) (24.5 - 75.6 Gear Inches), and done...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Arte Johnson - Very interesting - YouTube.flv -...

Arte Johnson - Very interesting - YouTube.flv - YouTube

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Thanks, friends. The bittersweet facts of my...

Thanks, friends. The bittersweet facts of my current bike life is that I have a riveted triple. 22/32/42. Can't experiment with drilling without stranding the bike. So, hoping for second hand...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Digger Goreman

Ain't too proud to beg: 1x conversion hopes

Could/would someone donate a new/good used, single speed, square taper mtb crankset and bolts, 104 bcd? Together, or separately, with a new/lightly used 104 bcd, narrow/wide, round 30 tooth...
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