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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 278
Posted By JWK

Thanks, everyone. I'll get some quick links for...

Thanks, everyone. I'll get some quick links for 10 speed. I've also always reused the quick links that came with my inexpensive KMC chains and never had a problem, but that was with 9 speed, if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 278
Posted By JWK

quick links for OEM shimano chain?

Just got a new Kona Sutra. Before riding it, I went to strip the chain so I can wax it, and found there is no quick link on the chain. I haven't bought Shimano chains in decades. The chain is an...
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By JWK

Fair point.

Fair point.
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By JWK

Expert? Expert on what? Of course I've loaded...

Expert? Expert on what? Of course I've loaded up the bike and gone on a short tour? Where did that come from?
I went back and read my own OP. Well, there it is. I asked if anyone has toured...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By JWK

Yikes. My biggest aluminum anxiety issue. I'm...

Yikes. My biggest aluminum anxiety issue. I'm assuming the cracked/split was on the seat tube? Was there a cause determined? Did it happen while touring? Did he continue to use the replaced frame?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,096
Posted By JWK

I have a nice hip pack that came with a used bike...

I have a nice hip pack that came with a used bike I got a couple of years ago. It's on of the larger ones, and is well made and very comfortable.

IMO, Prowler and Skidder have nailed my personal...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By JWK

Wow, I should have explained that I did a search...

Wow, I should have explained that I did a search and have read every (there's not many) thread on the touring forum regarding the 920. However, I'm really sick of having to over explain myself for...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By JWK

Has anyone toured on a Trek 920?

I ask because I have a 920 I have ridden around on for the past two seasons. I have an opportunity to go touring this summer. My plan is to get an appropriate wheelset (I don't trust the 28 spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By JWK

You assumed all those hubs that Shimano still...

You assumed all those hubs that Shimano still supposedly make are available. They are not. I am looking for mtb hubs, but will look into the road hubs. I don't know if these would be recommended...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By JWK

Shimano hubs for 10 speed with HG freehub

I've been taking care of Shimano hubs for decades. I don't mind doing them once a year. I've been looking at a cost effective wheel build for a bike I have with 12x142 and 15x100. The only thru...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By JWK

So after 4 days, it's probably safe to assume no...

So after 4 days, it's probably safe to assume no one active on the board right now has any experience with the Piolet. Bumping this out of desperate hope and because VO gave me an extension on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By JWK

If I could go 650b on the trucker I'd probably...

If I could go 650b on the trucker I'd probably keep it. Unfortunately, with its 80mm BB drop, it's just too low. Same with my 920 with a 85mm BB drop. However, the 920 is noticeably lighter and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By JWK

Recent OEM Formula hubs on Kona bikes.

Does anyone know what the hubs are like on the recent Formula hubs that come stock on Kona bikes? I'm talking about the thru axle sets 12x142mm and 12x100mm, that come on bikes like the Sutra, Rove,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By JWK

Velo Orange Piolet vs Kona Sutra SE

I'm putting this in the general discussion because it has to do with touring as much as gravel riding, as much as just riding around unloaded. So here it is.

For reference, I've ridden a Surly DT...
Forum: Touring
03-02-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,258
Posted By JWK

No way is that a 700c bike. The front fender is...

No way is that a 700c bike. The front fender is right up to the crown and the tire is very tight to the fender.

With the newer geometry, I can easily take the 56.
Forum: Touring
03-02-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,258
Posted By JWK

Please tell me what Surly this is. I didn't know...

Please tell me what Surly this is. I didn't know there was any Surly that could fit rat trap with fenders. This could be my bike! Make model and size of fenders?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By JWK

Even better news. Thanks for that. Someday...

Even better news. Thanks for that.

Someday 11 speed is going to be on the way out and inexpensive, like 9 speed was a handful of years ago. However, I do not anticipate me giving up my triple...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 787
Posted By JWK

Yeah, it's a tired, old subject matter, but I've...

Yeah, it's a tired, old subject matter, but I've got a perspective that is unusual.

I have a Disc Trucker from 2013 and a Trek 920 from 2021. Both the same size. The geometry of each is more the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By JWK

Thank you for the response. After looking...

Thank you for the response.

After looking into it further, I've discovered I'm actually not the first genius to think this scenario up. Apparently, lots of people have done it and it works fine....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By JWK

Is Alivio 9 speed crankset OK for 10 speed drivetrain?

I've crunched the numbers. A 22-32-44 would be fine for me on a 11-28 cassette. It pretty much gives me exactly the same range as my 26-36-48 gives me with a 12-32 9 speed cassette, with much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By JWK

Thank you, but I've checked that source already. ...

Thank you, but I've checked that source already. No specs on tire clearance given. The 2020 spec sheet claims the 520 frame is updated from 2019, and the 2021 spec sheet claims the frame is updated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By JWK

Never thought about it. Traditional internet...

Never thought about it. Traditional internet jabber, I suppose. It doesn't make any sense. Now that you've pointed it out to me, I will never be able to use it again. Not only that, but I know I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By JWK

Jamis Renegade - What year did tire clearance increase?

Title says it all. I'm looking for a Renegade, but I want the models that increased to 50mm tire clearance. I've read conflicting reports. Some say 2020, some say it didn't change until 2021. I'm...
Forum: Touring
05-13-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By JWK

The outer rings on that crank is 130mm bcd. The...

The outer rings on that crank is 130mm bcd. The smallest chainring that can fit on that is a 38t. That is a no go for me. I want to be able to go down to 44/32/22.
Forum: Touring
05-10-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,895
Posted By JWK

Please tell me what handlebars you have there! ...

Please tell me what handlebars you have there! How long have you had them?
Forum: Touring
05-09-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By JWK

To be clear, Alivio is not hollowtech. The arms...

To be clear, Alivio is not hollowtech. The arms are not hollow. All three rings are steel. Unlike previous years, it is no longer square taper, which is a thing for me right now, for basically the...
Forum: Touring
05-09-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By JWK

I hear what you're saying, and the logical part...

I hear what you're saying, and the logical part of my brain agrees with you, but my body and years of experience do not. I lived in the Lake Tahoe area from the late 80s to the mid 90s. In '91 I...
Forum: Touring
05-08-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By JWK

That listing is for one with 175mm arms. I just...

That listing is for one with 175mm arms. I just did another search on ebay for FC-t6010. I only found a few, and they were all 175mm arms, also.



Yeah, I used to buy my Shimano components from...
Forum: Touring
05-06-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By JWK

I'll check that out. Nothing wrong with Sugino. ...

I'll check that out. Nothing wrong with Sugino. Thanks.



Negative, mon ami. SJS cannot ship shimano products to the U.S.A.
Forum: Touring
05-06-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By JWK

I saw that on Amazon. After reading reviews and...

I saw that on Amazon. After reading reviews and seeing other cranksets, I think that really is a 175mm. Plus, I don't trust Amazon so much anymore to describe anything accurately at all. Many bad...
Forum: Touring
05-06-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By JWK

I need a 3x10 crankset - Alivio or older Deore something?

I have a Trek 920 I got last year, used of course (discontinued since 2020, I think) but never ridden more than around the block. I bought it thinking it would replace my Surly disc trucker. I rode...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By JWK

I went all out yesterday with the bike. Crank...

I went all out yesterday with the bike. Crank removed. BB checked - it was fine. Took the chainrings off and cleaned them really good, but the bolts were fine. I ended up spending a lot of time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By JWK

Yes, I've done that. No change. Wow. ...

Yes, I've done that. No change.


Wow. OK, I've got a GXP outboard type BB. Less than 500 miles on it. Yes, even new it's possible. What type was yours?


I'll switch saddle and post.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By JWK

I have checked the seatpost and saddle numerous...

I have checked the seatpost and saddle numerous times. This bike was never ridden when I bought it, but interesting that you bring up rain. One ride while out with my daughter, we got caught in a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By JWK

I have a creak that takes 10 miles of riding to start

Just taking a shot that someone might have thought of something I haven't yet. This creak is driving me nuts.

I bought a used Trek 920 back in May for a good price. The creaks showed up right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By JWK

Bontrager elite hub from 2020 Trek 920

I bought a used Trek 920 early this summer. I'm trying to track down a creak that is getting worse, and I'm suspecting something in the rear hub. In any case, I can't find any info on what these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,674
Posted By JWK

Waxing multiple chains - What size slow cooker do you use?

The wife and I are about to start our waxing trial. For fairly obvious reasons, we would like to do 4 chains at once when it's time to wax. For those of you who wax multiple chains, what size slow...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By JWK

State Bicycle Company framesets: What's the catch?

The State Bicycle Company 4130 All Road framesets are incredibly inexpensive, considering we are in the year 2022 and everything that's happened. I stumbled upon this from doing research for a sort...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 960
Posted By JWK

I tried sending you a PM but it wasn't allowed...

I tried sending you a PM but it wasn't allowed for some reason. Please send me a PM about the chains you sell. Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 960
Posted By JWK

Thanks, everyone. I'm going to grab some KMC...

Thanks, everyone. I'm going to grab some KMC chains and see how it goes with the waxing process.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 960
Posted By JWK

I need some 9 speed chains - looking for best value

The wife and I are doing an overhaul on our Surly DTs. New chains, cables, and we are going to try wax for a season and see how it goes. So we want to get four chains. Like so many who haven't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 889
Posted By JWK

Thank you everyone for the suggestions and info. ...

Thank you everyone for the suggestions and info. I know a lot more after reading through this and looking things up than I did a number of days ago. Yeah, 36 holes and light do not go together...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 889
Posted By JWK

Looking for 700c 36 hole rim that isn't a tank

Since we're still in the pandemic insanity when it comes to buying bikes, I'm trying to see if I can build a new set of wheels for my Surly Disc Trucker. I'm using the stock wheels, which are Alex...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,435
Posted By JWK

The most important right off in order of...

The most important right off in order of priority:

1. Lights
2. Fenders

Then, If you really want to play and experiment: go clipless. You're going to have to try it sooner or later, so if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 48,732
Posted By JWK

I am just joining in this thread to say that I am...

I am just joining in this thread to say that I am extremely happy and, well...relieved I believe would be the accurate descriptor. I have actually been not sleeping well lately and I have realized...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 151,648
Posted By JWK

As a child I discovered I had the ability to warp...

As a child I discovered I had the ability to warp time to my advantage. I can experience everything within a certain "common time" frame for almost everyone else, but actually only live through less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 151,648
Posted By JWK

You realize the OP is from 7 years ago, right? ...

You realize the OP is from 7 years ago, right? The last time this person posted was 6 years ago? And this is your first post. This is really weird, even for BF.

OK, let's see how many pages...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,574
Posted By JWK

It just doesn't make any sense.

It just doesn't make any sense.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 25,746
Posted By JWK

OK, at 23 pages and going strong (now part of my...

OK, at 23 pages and going strong (now part of my entertainment regarding this thread is guessing how long it will go), it is now time for me to make a post just to say I'm here. I mean, it's almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By JWK

Now you know. You will sleep better from this...

Now you know. You will sleep better from this day forward.
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