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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,610
Posted By rick99

Yes that's a good idea. I always like the...

Yes that's a good idea. I always like the repairability of hand builts in theory but in practice I can't remember breaking a spoke.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,610
Posted By rick99

It's one of those things. I am asking for decent...

It's one of those things. I am asking for decent alternatives. You are effectively scoffing at me asking..... isn't asking for views on things such as this the point of the forum?

Anyway. What's...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-17, 12:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,610
Posted By rick99

I didn't think this would be the way it went!...

I didn't think this would be the way it went! It's genuinely very interesting. I was more asking what is lower spoke alternative to record hubs for brand new wheels.....records are light and great...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-17, 01:21 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,610
Posted By rick99

Never heard of that but I've now researched it......

Never heard of that but I've now researched it... interesting.

But what would I do at the front. ?!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-17, 12:29 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,610
Posted By rick99

Handbuilt wheels

I currently ride record hubs and like them a lot.
The newer style of wider rims like archetypes are , well, wider, so they should be stiffer and need less spokes right? Given that record hubs are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-16, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,118
Posted By rick99

Thanks for the reply . I don't think a 10spd fd...

Thanks for the reply .
I don't think a 10spd fd will work with 2015 11speed as they have changed the front shifting for 2015 11 speed.

The 10 speed chainsets work with 11 speed set ups because...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,118
Posted By rick99

Can I buy and use 2015 Chorus stuff with my 10...

Can I buy and use 2015 Chorus stuff with my 10 speed chainset then (Can't find any 2014 shifters left). Apparently the 11 speed chainrings are now slightly closer together. I'd need a 11 speed fd as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-16, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,118
Posted By rick99

Anyway ..... So I don't want to upgrade my...

Anyway ..... So I don't want to upgrade my chainset. I'm a square taper stick in the mud and I think the centaur square taper is plenty enough tech. The wavy washer thing is just bad engineering,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-16, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,118
Posted By rick99

That's a fair point, but i need another cassette...

That's a fair point, but i need another cassette and rear mech anyway so was going to go 11 speed if it wa easy...i don't think i can now without buying the whole groupset.

Bit of a mean trick by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-16, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,118
Posted By rick99

11 speed upgrade campagnolo 2015-

It used to be fairly common practice (for cheapskates) to upgrade to 11 speed changing rear mech cassette shifters and chain and leave the 10 speed chainset and front mech .
With the new 'pull' on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-15, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,642
Posted By rick99

Y it became lopsided to the point where I could...

Y it became lopsided to the point where I could feel the tilt .... And like only one sitbone was supporting me ....

It's a bit odd . I mean I have a £25 charge plug saddle that has taken 8 yeArs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-15, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,642
Posted By rick99

Oh... And I'm 95 Kilos . Is that an issue ?

Oh... And I'm 95
Kilos . Is that an issue ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-15, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,642
Posted By rick99

Thanks for your replies. I like the saddle shape...

Thanks for your replies. I like the saddle shape too when it's new.
Yes the sag is left side down for both . I don't get saddle sore but do have some lower back discomfort recently. I thought this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,642
Posted By rick99

Are there some saddles that are a bit tougher...

Are there some saddles that are a bit tougher then?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-15, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,642
Posted By rick99

Selle San Marco Regal(e)

I seem to be putting a left side down sag onto these saddles after only , say 1 or 2,000 miles. Love the shape when they're new though.
A bike shop guy said it was maybe some unevenness in my leg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-15, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,306
Posted By rick99

My biggest two sprockets are joined . The...

My biggest two sprockets are joined . The smallest two separated by a flange attached to the smallest . The other 6 are 2.55mm marked and labelled.

It may be centaur. I'm not sure. Can't remember...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-15, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,306
Posted By rick99

Normally yes but they are quite specific in that...

Normally yes but they are quite specific in that they give them a different letter. I .e. a 'K' spacer is 2.6mm whereas an 'O' spacer is 2.55.

If the measurements were quoted to a specific order...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-15, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,306
Posted By rick99

ok Just a bit weird that their technical drawings...

ok Just a bit weird that their technical drawings are wrong. I mean they are quite particular about their spacers being 2.55, 2.4 etc.

Thanks anyway!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,306
Posted By rick99

Campagnolo cassette spacers

Hi .
I was cleaning my cassette and trying to sort out a small shifting issue i have. I dismantled it and noticed that all the spacers are labelled in very small numbers as being 2.55. Now the only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-14, 02:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,087
Posted By rick99

Cycle hire in carpentras

I'm looking to hire decent road bikes , preferably in Carpentras. Does anyone know of a place?
I know of a great place in Malaucene, but hiring cycles there means i basically am obligated to shin up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 01:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,323
Posted By rick99

Some food for thought there . Thanks all, for...

Some food for thought there . Thanks all, for your time !
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,323
Posted By rick99

What would be your choice given high-ish rider...

What would be your choice given high-ish rider weight , lowish miles, bad-ish terrain, high-ish budget?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 06:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,323
Posted By rick99

Happy, Mr Super Moderator?

Happy, Mr Super Moderator?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 06:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,323
Posted By rick99

It's from Custom Wheel Building...

It's from Custom Wheel Building (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/wheels.asp)

The Peter White cycles homepage. Thought that was relatively obvious.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 05:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,323
Posted By rick99

No it's not the wear I (or indeed Mr White,...

No it's not the wear I (or indeed Mr White, presumably) meant...I have more than one bike so that commute is shared and indeed I've replaced at least one due to a crash. I meant that it's a long...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 01:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,323
Posted By rick99

Mavic Open Pros

I have commuted on these in pot-hole ridden London for 10 years. Ridden them off road on my cross bike. Been to the alps on them. I haven't had any significant problems over the last 10 years.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-14, 04:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,475
Posted By rick99

They sell some Phil bearings but I can't find...

They sell some Phil bearings but I can't find anyone with the angular type.

Brick Lane Bike are supposed to be an official Phil dealer...they said "try condor"

Condor drew a blank. Said I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-14, 01:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,475
Posted By rick99

Ok thanks. On advice from the bike shop they've...

Ok thanks. On advice from the bike shop they've put some new 7501 bearings in, which they assure me are an upgrade from surly ones. It is interesting that Phil wood bearings aren't really available...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,475
Posted By rick99

I don' like the look of that bolt.....think i'm...

I don' like the look of that bolt.....think i'm going to replace the angular bearings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,475
Posted By rick99

I think i jus wore them out...18 months of salty...

I think i jus wore them out...18 months of salty rainy commuting in london did for the first set and roughly the same for these ...not exactly long life, but i probably didn't adjust them regularly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,475
Posted By rick99

Hmm not sure which hub i have...it's double fixed...

Hmm not sure which hub i have...it's double fixed threaded. But i have had various spacers for different bikes. Current is a 130mm road bike, so should I buy the 130mm spacing axle?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,475
Posted By rick99

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-14, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,475
Posted By rick99

Surly hub Bearings

Hi there,

I have a SUrly 'new' rear fixed hub wih surly 7901 bearings. (deceased)
I have a few questions if anyone can help.

The Surly bearing haven't been that great and no one stocks them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-13, 01:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By rick99

I upgrade to a centaur FD for about £15 including...

I upgrade to a centaur FD for about £15 including sale of the old one on ebay......ridiculous not to really and, for the record, it all works perfectly now...........big big improvement in terms of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-13, 03:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By rick99

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm not a total...

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm not a total buffoon (!) riding across the block all the time but as i said before have to trim surprisingly often when on the large chainring. The shifters are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-13, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By rick99

I'm not sure if this is what he meant, but he may...

I'm not sure if this is what he meant, but he may have guessed right in that I've previously been used to Shimano groupsets and built this bike up with campag stuff from my wife's bike...I just find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-13, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By rick99

Upgrade campagnolo 9 Speed FD

I have recently upgraded my veloce shifters and rear FD/cassette to 10 speed. I didn't change the front FD as i didn't think it was necessary. I have to continually trim the front FD which i find odd...
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