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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

We? Go ahead and be out. Absolutely zero useful...

We? Go ahead and be out. Absolutely zero useful info, but much "I'm the expert" huffing and puffing. I've built more than 50 bikes up from frames you hump, the bearing isn't upside down. Jeez.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

Cane Creek 40. The cup does not move. It is...

Cane Creek 40. The cup does not move. It is firmly and evenly pressed into the headtube.. The bearing slides fore and aft in the cup. Not sure how else to explain it. No need to fish for some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

Top bearing sliding fore aft in top cup.

Top bearing sliding fore aft in top cup.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

So headtube conforms to cup, not vice versa? The...

So headtube conforms to cup, not vice versa? The cup I pressed in was perfectly round on the bearing before install. Cup went in dead square. Then after that the little bit of fore aft slop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

Regarding sale situation, from a guy on Ebay,...

Regarding sale situation, from a guy on Ebay, claiming new frame unbuilt. Clearly no bottom bracket had ever been installed. Headset cups were pressed in.

He said he was going to build but then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

Re Loctite 660, that fills in between bearing and...

Re Loctite 660, that fills in between bearing and cup, correct?

Can it get in the bearing and cause problems? Or cause the bearing to get stuck in the cup?

Should it fill gap at the front of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

Why? What else would cause two ostensibly...

Why? What else would cause two ostensibly round-to-start top headset cups to allow fore aft bearing movement but not side to side? I'm really curious.

I pressed in the second cup - went in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

thanks gents. I'd warranty it, but the Fargo...

thanks gents. I'd warranty it, but the Fargo steel frameset is nearly completely gone from all retailers and my size did not exist outside the secondary market. Salsa won't warranty even brand new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 925
Posted By hankj

Ovalized Headtube Options?

Steerer has play fore aft, none side side. You can see the top bearing slide fore aft in the cup. Tightening down doesn't stop it. I replaced headset, including cups, with new headset with cups...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,272
Posted By hankj

FWIW, I've had very good experiences with Hunt...

FWIW, I've had very good experiences with Hunt wheelsets. They've been reasonable weight, roll quite nicely, and are well built, so far always having showed up properly trued and tensioned.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,272
Posted By hankj

Your body weight would be a big help, along with...

Your body weight would be a big help, along with how much you ride and in general how smooth or abusive your local roads are. I like Mavic wheels a lot, for my 130lbs wife ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 284
Posted By hankj

Quick follow up to answer my own question. I...

Quick follow up to answer my own question. I went with the new Apex electronic left shifter. It won't connect to anything, but is an aesthetic twin of the 12 speed mechanical Apex Eagle 12sp right...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,566
Posted By hankj

Must say I HEART GP5000's - light, roll really...

Must say I HEART GP5000's - light, roll really fast, sticky, comfy for given width, available in fat widths, play nice tubeless. And reasonably okay puncture resistance too, at least before too worn...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 284
Posted By hankj

SRAM 2x left shifter to match right Apex 12 mechanical?

I'm going to buy some SRAM Apex 12-speed mechanical shifting parts. Currently I will run them on 1x. But in the future I'd like to be able to run 2x with the same group.

The SRAM Apex 12...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By hankj

thank you! On my short list. Anybody have...

thank you! On my short list.

Anybody have an opinion of the Ion 200 RT vs the Cygolite Dice HL 150? The latter is about half the price at similar weight, but I'm happy enough to spring for the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By hankj

ultralight flashing headlight just to be seen?

No real need to illuminate the road ahead. I'll be bike touring in Europe in the height of summer and will benefit from daylight +-17 hours a day. I do though LOVE to ride daylight hours with a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,065
Posted By hankj

Quick follow up, I bought both from Amazon, tried...

Quick follow up, I bought both from Amazon, tried both, and returned the 1030 plus.

The 1030 plus was nice enough, but a few things could be better.
1) the interface is older than the EE2, which...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-27-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,065
Posted By hankj

Thanks to all, some helpful information here! ...

Thanks to all, some helpful information here!

Still on the fence. I have some time ao will sleep in it for a week .,..
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-25-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,065
Posted By hankj

Garmin 1030 Plus or Edge Explore 2? Just touring ...

Some help please selecting between the 1030 Plus and the Explore 2. I've never used a cycling computer before. My major goal is to get my phone off my handlebars. I ride locally and tour in Europe...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-03-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By hankj

Clearly you need to do some fairly drastic weight...

Clearly you need to do some fairly drastic weight doping to make up for this disadvantage. It's only fair!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-03-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By hankj

It's my lived truth as the kids say. Yes,...

It's my lived truth as the kids say.

Yes, power from cranks, which is great because other smart bikes measure farther along the drivetrain and you lose some power in the transfer. Or maybe they...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-02-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By hankj

I've owned the Stages SB20 for a year and a half....

I've owned the Stages SB20 for a year and a half. I paid full price of $3,200 out the door, Don't regret it at all. My wife and I have pushed hundreds of thousands of calories into the thing, and...
Forum: Touring
08-16-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By hankj

Good question. Handlebar extender points almost...

Good question. Handlebar extender points almost straight down, forms a cradle to stabilize bar bag. Works great to keep it from bouncing and smashing cables.
Forum: Touring
08-15-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By hankj

Gear pic, credit card touring the Alps!

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220815_075036_dc1f99466531f9d80d9348119a3db99d04c80a31.jpg
just need a couple of tire levers and good to go!

Bought a Diamante...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,618
Posted By hankj

Check if the credit card that you used to pay for...

Check if the credit card that you used to pay for the shipping insured the shipping? I've got one of the fancy Chase cards and it seems to insure everything it touches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,288
Posted By hankj

Massive steep grades on Zwift ;) I know my...

Massive steep grades on Zwift ;)

I know my own neighborhood better so can generally steer around the hills
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,705
Posted By hankj

I like the Aerothans in my road tires. Roll and...

I like the Aerothans in my road tires. Roll and road feel similar to when I had them tubeless, seem tougher than latex and don't lose air. Knock on wood, did a full season with no flats.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,149
Posted By hankj

Didn't make it to a bike shop, but tried on the...

Didn't make it to a bike shop, but tried on the REI brand Junction shorts. XL was a bit big overall, but the bottom of the legs, huge, flopping loose. Weird fit. I think these US oriented brands...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,149
Posted By hankj

Done with PI shorts - point me to a new pair?

I need new shorts for my upcoming Europe tour. Can you please recommend shorts/brand other than Pearl Izumi I should take a look at? I like heavier/thicker fabric, stretchier, less painted on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 8,551
Posted By hankj

Yeah it's the die thing. I've been hit probably 5...

Yeah it's the die thing. I've been hit probably 5 or 6 times in the city. I've lived in cities mostly for 40 year and cycle in them all the time. In the city I can minimize the potential of death or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 8,551
Posted By hankj

I hear you OP Regardless of my technique or...

I hear you OP

Regardless of my technique or the rules of the road, riding no shoulder roads becomes a numbers game. I can only do so much to control bad drivers overreacting to oncoming traffic,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By hankj

thanks for the feedback. Just to put a bow...

thanks for the feedback.

Just to put a bow on this, I ended up getting an SLX non-boost crank, Deore BB, and a 36t aftermarket chainring. rest of drivetrain is Deore 11sp 11-51

34t would have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By hankj

The XTR crankset you linked is certainly super...

The XTR crankset you linked is certainly super nice and great price, maybe it could be made to work as 1x ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By hankj

going 2x is out, too tricky to mod on the road,...

going 2x is out, too tricky to mod on the road, and 11-51 cassette is not right. But maybe a mountain crank is the way to go. Then I'd have 175mm crank arms.

Deore1x crankset, chainline is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By hankj

What would you do to sort out my gearing problem?

Hi bike folk

Quick background, bought a Diamant 136 "urban bike" from an Austrian dealer for one month of solo credit card touring in September. The bike will be waiting for me when I arrive....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6,219
Views: 559,677
Posted By hankj

43 miles. 30 loop to the bar for beers with...

43 miles. 30 loop to the bar for beers with backpacking buddies. 13 home looping about like a brain-damaged butterfly.
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