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03-28-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 245
Posted By 70sSanO

If you are using a hex skewer, all you would need...

If you are using a hex skewer, all you would need to do to retain the skewer is close the dropout on the outside with a half round. Like a closed lawyer lip.

You would need to remove the skewer...
03-28-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 245
Posted By 70sSanO

Except for thru axles, most retention systems,...

Except for thru axles, most retention systems, lawyer lips, recesses, etc., are QR retention, not axle retention. However, as will be beaten over and over, a steel closed cam QR is important. The...
03-28-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 658
Posted By 70sSanO

Or you can sing a verse from the Beatles’...

Or you can sing a verse from the Beatles’ Yesterday while drafting an e-bike.

“Suddenly I’m not half the man I used to be…”

John
03-28-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 567
Posted By 70sSanO

I think bikes are designed to fit into a range...

I think bikes are designed to fit into a range for the majority of riders so a fit on an existing bike will always be some amount of tweaking. You already have the bike, the geometry isn’t changing....
03-27-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,608
Posted By 70sSanO

I would add titanium. John

I would add titanium.

John
03-27-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,608
Posted By 70sSanO

My understanding L’Eroica first started in 1997...

My understanding L’Eroica first started in 1997 with a 1987 bike cutoff. So originally it was a 10 year old cutoff.

The Nova is basically a separate event so a person would not be riding along...
03-27-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,608
Posted By 70sSanO

I think any event that celebrates a bygone era is...

I think any event that celebrates a bygone era is always fun. Examples of older bikes, or whatever the item, is like touring a museum.

But it tends to be generational, and participation tends to...
03-26-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,683
Posted By 70sSanO

Early Salsa was more mountain bike oriented. ...

Early Salsa was more mountain bike oriented. Handlebar clamps were 25.4mm for flat bars. Road bars have “traditionally” been 26mm, although some are 25.4mm, and Cinelli was 26.4mm.

It really...
03-26-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 357
Posted By 70sSanO

So you raced a carbon cross bike and are riding a...

So you raced a carbon cross bike and are riding a carbon road bike, but for gravel a frankenbike or an aluminum gravel bike, is fine.

Not my decision, but if budget is really not an issue, buy a...
03-25-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 329
Posted By 70sSanO

Then going from 115mm to 105mm will essentially...

Then going from 115mm to 105mm will essentially put the outer ring in the middle ring chainline with the 115mm BB.

Only word of caution would be going from an asymmetrical 115mm to symmetrical...
03-24-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 329
Posted By 70sSanO

Are you using your existing triple crank? If...

Are you using your existing triple crank?

If so, which chainring position?

John
03-24-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By 70sSanO

A few years ago I went through some of my freehub...

A few years ago I went through some of my freehub bodies and weighed them on a kitchen scale. In the spirit of weight weenism...

DA-7700 (Ti) - 113gr
XTR-M950 (Ti) - 114gr
DX-M650 (7 Spd) -...
03-24-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,785
Posted By 70sSanO

My road bike is setup with a triple as I am old....

My road bike is setup with a triple as I am old. When I was younger I rode the same terrain, fairly hilly, with a 52/42 and a 13-28 freewheel. That was pretty much the standard setup almost 40 years...
03-23-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 300
Posted By 70sSanO

That's the NDS cone. John

That's the NDS cone.

John
03-23-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 300
Posted By 70sSanO

As already mentioned buying a complete hub...

As already mentioned buying a complete hub ensures that everything will match. The obvious donor is an WH-7700/7701 since they use the same FH body.

But there are a few pieces to this. If you...
03-22-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,001
Posted By 70sSanO

A couple years ago I picked up a Borah Superlight...

A couple years ago I picked up a Borah Superlight jacket. It has become one of my favorites for in-between temps.

It easily stuffs into a jersey pocket, weighs nothing, but still keeps the cool...
03-22-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 508
Posted By 70sSanO

Thanks for taking the initiative. I had thought...

Thanks for taking the initiative. I had thought about sending a question off, but didn’t follow through.

It’s their table, although they might have a mfg’s fallback response which would be tough...
03-21-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 556
Posted By 70sSanO

I would think a lot depends on how much time you...

I would think a lot depends on how much time you can easily set aside to ride.

I remember when I first started to really ride the allure of picking destination and riding to it. I never toured,...
03-20-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,540
Posted By 70sSanO

I wear an iWatch and rarely check my HR during a...

I wear an iWatch and rarely check my HR during a ride, but I do after a ride. Before I had a monitor, I had no clue on zones. But I live in hills and nothing is flat.

For me it has been distance...
03-20-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,540
Posted By 70sSanO

My advice is to find the zone that works best for...

My advice is to find the zone that works best for you.

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John
03-20-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,683
Posted By 70sSanO

Sounds like you are all set. John

Sounds like you are all set.

John
03-20-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 330
Posted By 70sSanO

All Shimano cassettes have the same cog-to-cog...

All Shimano cassettes have the same cog-to-cog spacing. The difference between the Dura Ace 74XX and every other Shimano SIS from the 80’s and 90’s is the actuation ratio of the RD.

Dura Ace RD is...
03-18-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,683
Posted By 70sSanO

A lot of older road bars were 26.0mm, except...

A lot of older road bars were 26.0mm, except Cinelli. The older steel Salsa stems that I have seen are 25.4mm for mtb flat bars.

There are road bars that are 25.4mm clamp diameter, but you would...
03-17-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,683
Posted By 70sSanO

My vote would be to get a new steel fork and...

My vote would be to get a new steel fork and steerer.

I’d probably opt for threadless. Cane Creek makes a 1” threadless headset in their 40 series. I have a mtb with a 1” steerer and Salsa...
03-17-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 292
Posted By 70sSanO

Is the S1 and S2 frame the same with the only...

Is the S1 and S2 frame the same with the only difference being components?

If so, I might have 132.5mm dropouts.

John
03-17-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 313
Posted By 70sSanO

The issue with an Octalink II is the OP is using...

The issue with an Octalink II is the OP is using a mtb crank with a 50mm chainline on a road bike.

Octalink doesn’t offer enough spindle variability to make it work.

I just finished doing a 1x9...
03-17-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 484
Posted By 70sSanO

I have heard that some setups an extended...

I have heard that some setups an extended derailleur hanger can have shifting issues, especially with smaller cogs.

My “guess” is the slant-parallelogram of your RD is designed to follow along a...
03-17-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 313
Posted By 70sSanO

You are on the right track to test the crank out...

You are on the right track to test the crank out on the existing spindle and then measure the chainline and inner chainring clearance. If nothing else you will be able to calculate what you need. You...
03-17-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 468
Posted By 70sSanO

I'm in the nothing is absolute camp. Everything...

I'm in the nothing is absolute camp. Everything has a life cycle and every manufacturing company subs out the manufacture of different individual parts and sub-assemblies. Something as simple as an...
03-16-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

Yes. Things do happen. Nothing is absolute. ...

Yes. Things do happen. Nothing is absolute.

John
03-16-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

‘86 Univega with horizontal dropouts and late...

‘86 Univega with horizontal dropouts and late 80’s Deore QR’s.

Even with that setup I needed to straighten dropouts to keep the rear wheel from shifting and rubbing on the NDS chainstay under...
03-16-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

I would expect a mechanic would spread/cold set...

I would expect a mechanic would spread/cold set the dropouts and check the alignment of the frame and dropouts to make sure it was square.

I expect someone proficient in their craft will take the...
03-16-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

I still can’t imagine someone forcing a 10 speed...

I still can’t imagine someone forcing a 10 speed (130mm) or 11 speed (131mm) wheel into 126mm dropouts and not having to do some alignment.

The exception everyone took to what I said was that...
03-16-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

What are you even talking about? I never said...

What are you even talking about? I never said dropouts could not be spread to 130mm. Nothing explodes.

I’ve cold set steel frames before. But that doesn’t mean it is possible to just shove, not...
03-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

Nice dissertation. But still waiting for the...

Nice dissertation. But still waiting for the Shimano Tech Doc that Shimano engineers published for 130mm hubs in 126mm dropouts.

Take your time.

John
03-15-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 508
Posted By 70sSanO

Lube or dry has had some debate over the years. I...

Lube or dry has had some debate over the years. I would think that a number of bicycle fasteners are dissimilar materials from the the component/frame and lube or anti-seize should be used.

I’m...
03-15-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

The truth about 130mm OLD into a 126mm rear...

The truth about 130mm OLD into a 126mm rear dropout frame is sometimes you can shove it in there with no issues, sometimes the dropouts flare. When cold setting a steel frame the same holds true.
...
03-15-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

Well you certainly are digging pretty deep there...

Well you certainly are digging pretty deep there with Shimano engineers and lawyers with no concerns about 130mm OLD hubs in 126mm frame. Show me one Shimano document referencing an install of a...
03-14-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

Shimano introduced 130mm hubs to add speeds and...

Shimano introduced 130mm hubs to add speeds and sell more components.

Bike mfg’s introduced 128mm dropouts so they could offer 126mm and 130mm drivetrains with the same frame at different price...
03-13-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 285
Posted By 70sSanO

The carbon bike rattles not because of the frame...

The carbon bike rattles not because of the frame material, but because you don’t maintain it properly.

The frame itself doesn’t rattle, it is all the stuff that is attached to it.

John
03-13-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,237
Posted By 70sSanO

The problem is the number of speeds. If you stuff...

The problem is the number of speeds. If you stuff a wheel in there, you will most likely flare the dropouts and the hanger won’t be straight. If you are going to run friction shifting, it probably...
03-12-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,140
Posted By 70sSanO

They are harder to find these days, but touring...

They are harder to find these days, but touring shoes with a smooth rubberized sole that is semi-rigid work well if you are using clips.

They will slide better than a mtb shoe, but have some grip,...
03-11-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,584
Posted By 70sSanO

I assume you have a repair stand. If not, get...

I assume you have a repair stand. If not, get one.

I use a Feedback Sports Ultralight because I don’t need to support a lot of weight.

Lightweight. Stows in a bag. Takes a minute to setup...
03-09-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,125
Posted By 70sSanO

I have a Feedback Ultralight which is not...

I have a Feedback Ultralight which is not something I’d recommend. I’ve had it for about 10 years and use it constantly. I have built a few bikes on it, as well as maintenance. It has been a great...
03-08-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,004
Posted By 70sSanO

I have never wanted to use the best lube as it...

I have never wanted to use the best lube as it puts way to much pressure on me to correctly prep and apply it.

I started to use a dry lube (White Lightning) on my mtb a number of years ago. Since...
03-08-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,347
Posted By 70sSanO

I have found a definite relationship between age...

I have found a definite relationship between age and cadence when climbing. Which is dependent upon the inversely proportionality of gear inches to age.

As I age I spin more. As I spin more gear...
03-07-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,089
Posted By 70sSanO

I have a feeling the OP knows his riding and what...

I have a feeling the OP knows his riding and what he needs as far as top end.

if he is going to end up with 83GI that is a pretty easy 20+ mph; depending on cadence. On a hybrid that’s a good...
03-06-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,719
Posted By 70sSanO

A lot of value is based on nostalgia and utility....

A lot of value is based on nostalgia and utility. An item with little utility will have some demand by collectors, except art/display especially with providence, but an item with great utility is...
03-06-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,089
Posted By 70sSanO

Probably. I run a RoadLink with a 13-40 on a...

Probably. I run a RoadLink with a 13-40 on a couple mtbs with no issues. The RD’s were rated at 34t.

John
03-06-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,719
Posted By 70sSanO

Just buy a few sets. One for a backup and one to...

Just buy a few sets. One for a backup and one to sell on eBay for 3 times the cost in 5-10 years or so.

John
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