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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 05:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

I have indeed gone back to drops since a friend...

I have indeed gone back to drops since a friend offered me a shorter stem to try (and I wasn't enjoying the Velo Crazy bars) and I had to pull the bike apart to replace so many other parts - whole...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 327
Posted By bvhara

Thanks tFUnK, I bought the Rival 1 RD this time...

Thanks tFUnK, I bought the Rival 1 RD this time but will try the Apex next time, which I hope won't be for some time. I'm sure it will pair nicely with my apex shifter.

One more question about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 327
Posted By bvhara

Ps, tFUnk, I can't find any exact NX RDs, all the...

Ps, tFUnk, I can't find any exact NX RDs, all the one's I found for sale are X-Horison. eg Velogear ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 327
Posted By bvhara

Thanks Joe and tFunk. I'll have to look into X...

Thanks Joe and tFunk. I'll have to look into X and Exact Actuation as I know nothing about them and their differences. Until now, I thought Rival 1 was a mountain bike- or at least a gravel bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 327
Posted By bvhara

SRAM Rival 1 rear derailer replacement: NX?

As a follow on to my post about a replacement hanger, I need a new rear derailer as well.
The stock derailer on my 2017 Kona Rove ST (https://www.konaworld.com/archive/2017/rove_st.cfm) is the Rival...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 637
Posted By bvhara

Thanks Tyrion, Crankycrank, Camilo and Veganbikes...

Thanks Tyrion, Crankycrank, Camilo and Veganbikes for yourhelpful replies.

My apologies. I usually supply pics when I'm seeking support, but on this occassion I'm away from home on a work trip and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 637
Posted By bvhara

Thanks Tyrion. Why I didn't think of that 🤦🏼‍♂️...

Thanks Tyrion. Why I didn't think of that 🤦🏼‍♂️ I'll email Kona now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 637
Posted By bvhara

Kona Rove 2017 ST rear derailer hanger replacement

Can someon help me determine what rear derailer hanger I need to replace the original on my 2017 Kona Rove 2017. It broke when I tried to bend the derailer back after a recent crash....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,214
Posted By bvhara

Thanks for that. I've just switched from 32...

Thanks for that. I've just switched from 32 gatorskins to 38 panaracer panatite on my commuter bike but the corresponding 34/37 conti tubes won't arrive for another couple of weeks. I thought if I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

Thanks for encouragement, djb. I'll probably go...

Thanks for encouragement, djb. I'll probably go back to drops for the sporty feel and ability to weave through tight spaces easily.

I've seen shorter, raised stems, which would certainly improve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-21, 04:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

Thanks bwilli, that's really helpful. I was doing...

Thanks bwilli, that's really helpful. I was doing things arse about, but got it sorted now - surprising how a half turn of the barrel adjuster (anticlockwise) fine tuned the shifting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
Posted By bvhara

Apologies for the above post: didn't realise the...

Apologies for the above post: didn't realise the forum would mangle the links.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
Posted By bvhara

Fyi, these are the tyres I researched, with links...

Fyi, these are the tyres I researched, with links to prices and online reviews (AU$):

Pirelli Cinturato VELO TLR Road Tyre, 700x35
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
Posted By bvhara

Thanks heaps for all the posts/ tyre...

Thanks heaps for all the posts/ tyre recommendations and thougths and advice re my query. I didn't see the last few til now as I've been away researching and purchasing, so apologies for not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

An update: Installed the Velo Orange Crazy Bars...

An update: Installed the Velo Orange Crazy Bars last night and was keen to test them this morning on my commute to work (though I could've done withoutht the headwind). Some initial thougths:

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
Posted By bvhara

Replacing Gatorskins 700x32 with wider tyres - options?

I'm commuting on a Kona Rove 2017 (https://www.konaworld.com/archive/2017/rove_st.cfm), 50km round trip on mixed quality pavement and road, some sections of heavy industry, but would like a wider,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 02:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

Ps, looking fwd to being able to practice...

Ps, looking fwd to being able to practice wheelies 😉 Couldn't feather the back brake with drops.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 02:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

Thanks everyone for great advice. After visiting...

Thanks everyone for great advice. After visiting the whatbar site (thanks Vegan) I had some doubts about the Molokos (and Jones) extending my reach, which is already too much when I'm on my hoods in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

Thanks for the advice, Rolla. After checking out...

Thanks for the advice, Rolla. After checking out the Velo and Jones bars, I've decided to buy the Surly bars as they offer more hand position and gear attachment options - Like you say, extra weight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-21, 09:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,159
Posted By bvhara

Switching from drops to Surly Moloko on Kona Rove

My bike is a 2017 Kona Rove (https://www.konaworld.com/archive/2017/rove_st.cfm) (stock apart from redshift shockstop suspension post and stem and 32 gatorskins tyres).
I want more options/ comfort...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

Here's an album of relevant pics of hub and...

Here's an album of relevant pics of hub and freehub bearings https://photos.app.goo.gl/eDaUbpB9Ue3eHRHL7
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

In the end, because I didn't have access to a...

In the end, because I didn't have access to a bearing puller and they're too expensive to buy, I used a hammer and a punch to knock the old bearings out of the freehub and hub. Not ideal, but it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

links in next post

links in next post
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

sorry need to make 2 more

sorry need to make 2 more
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

dummy post

dummy post
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

I'm not yet allowed to post external links

I'm not yet allowed to post external links
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

No response from AlexRims or Kona but I finally...

No response from AlexRims or Kona but I finally managed to get the freehub off - it required a 5mm allen key in right side spindle and cone spanner on the other side then beating out with a rubber...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

Thanks for your reply, Clyde. I'll try to access...

Thanks for your reply, Clyde. I'll try to access more info from AlexRims, as previous poster kindly suggested (bike seller not available). If no joy there, I'll post some pictures in case it's the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-09-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 62,424
Posted By bvhara

Thanks D-Fuzz, I suspected as much. Might have to...

Thanks D-Fuzz, I suspected as much. Might have to sell and upgrade like you. Ideally, I'd like my bike to be a fun commute, which my Kona Rove ST is, and also be able to be a comfy bike packer, ie...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-08-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 62,424
Posted By bvhara

Hi biglmbass, thanks for your post The bike you...

Hi biglmbass, thanks for your post The bike you link to is the 2018 Kona Rove ST, which does have thru axles. Mine is the 2017 Kona Rove ST, which doesn't have thru axles (see official Kona website;...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By bvhara

Hi Taahl, I've got the same bike... and the same...

Hi Taahl, I've got the same bike... and the same problem! In my case the free-hub is loose rather than creaky, ie it wobbles when I move it side to side with my fingers (with cassette remvoed). The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-20, 03:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 62,424
Posted By bvhara

Great looking bike, Gus. l'd love run these tyres...

Great looking bike, Gus. l'd love run these tyres on my 2017 Rove ST but need to know whether it can run 650b wheels and whether tyre clearance on 2017 chainstays is the same as 2019/2020. Mine has...
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