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07-22-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,785
Posted By Clem von Jones

I'm using them and they're great. Noticeable...

I'm using them and they're great. Noticeable difference on long climbs. Nearly 80 or 90 gram weight savings on each wheel. No problems with quality or air loss. Wish they manufactured some with 40mm...
07-16-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,238
Posted By Clem von Jones

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Have you ever tried lowering the bars to about saddle...
12-02-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By Clem von Jones

On extremely steep descents I like to keep my...

On extremely steep descents I like to keep my hands in the drops and lower my ass behind the saddle so that my crotch is pretty close to the rear tire. The upper part of my body is sort of vertical...
10-03-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,080
Posted By Clem von Jones

There's no such a thing as a bike where you can...

There's no such a thing as a bike where you can keep sitting and reach the ground with your foot. You have to get off the saddle and stand when you come to a stop. That's how cycling is. Maybe toy...
10-03-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,524
Posted By Clem von Jones

It sounds like the handlebars are too high, and...

It sounds like the handlebars are too high, and too far away. Without adequate weight on the front wheel the bike will always feel squirrelly and nervous, and the front wheel will wander around as...
10-03-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,511
Posted By Clem von Jones

If you favor more bar drop and are thin enough to...

If you favor more bar drop and are thin enough to ride in that position comfortably you could try a shorter stem, like an inch shorter and an inch lower. That would put more weight on the front...
09-29-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Posted By Clem von Jones

It depends on how high you like your bars. If...

It depends on how high you like your bars. If your bars are currently about as low as you can get them a higher fork will drive you bonkers because it will raise your bars too high. If your bars are...
09-29-21, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,088
Posted By Clem von Jones

In my experience saddle numbness is caused by...

In my experience saddle numbness is caused by blood restriction when:
1. There's extraneous soft padding on the saddle causing impingement to circulation. You want your sit bones on a solid surface...
06-20-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,470
Posted By Clem von Jones

Usually this noise is caused by the seatpost...

Usually this noise is caused by the seatpost moving inside the downtube. No one ever believes it though until they remove the seatpost and apply something like ParkTools Polylube (the green grease,...
06-16-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By Clem von Jones

Equal parts distilled water, propylene glycol,...

Equal parts distilled water, propylene glycol, and ammonia-free liquid latex. However unless you buy 32oz bottles of propylene glycol and latex then it's cheaper and more convenient to buy 32oz of...
03-27-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Clem von Jones

It's a false economy to use make-do tape for...

It's a false economy to use make-do tape for tubeless. I would try the Scotch 8896. 3M-Scotch makes good adhesives and tape. Tubeless setup can be a pain in the ass. You have to get the details...
03-22-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,989
Posted By Clem von Jones

I think the R7 brifters would work with the...

I think the R7 brifters would work with the current derailleurs. I doubt you can can run the rear wheel with a freewheel and quick-release skewers. Even those solid axles on the freewheel system...
03-22-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,989
Posted By Clem von Jones

Those pictured cantis are pretty wide and...

Those pictured cantis are pretty wide and probably will work fine with short pull levers. They're sort of mid-profile so your hands might get tired going down huge hills because of...
03-22-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,989
Posted By Clem von Jones

Most old mtbs will convert to a freehub 9 speed...

Most old mtbs will convert to a freehub 9 speed quick-release rear wheel without issue. I would go with 9 speeds and buy some vintage 9 speed Shimano derailleurs at a bike co-op or on ebay. Any old...
03-22-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,989
Posted By Clem von Jones

Brakes can be the most difficult issue with old...

Brakes can be the most difficult issue with old mtb-drop bar conversions. Low and mid profile cantis have inadequate leverage using short-pull road levers. I used Travel Agents and full sized...
03-22-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,989
Posted By Clem von Jones

R7, R8, and R9 shifters work great with Shimano...

R7, R8, and R9 shifters work great with Shimano derailleurs but I would consider upgrading your rear wheel/hub/cassette to 9 speed before purchasing brifters because the selection, availability, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,173
Posted By Clem von Jones

It melts in the sun and makes spots on my...

It melts in the sun and makes spots on my driveway :-(
09-05-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,983
Posted By Clem von Jones

A typical newbie mistake is to buy a frame...

A typical newbie mistake is to buy a frame slightly too large. 56~58cm is right for you. On the 56 you'd run a 120 or 130mm stem at +6 degrees. On the 58 you'd be running a 100-110 stem at -6...
08-07-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,485
Posted By Clem von Jones

How about building up one sole of dedicated bike...

How about building up one sole of dedicated bike shoes with a half inch of firm polyurethane foam? Maybe a cobbler could do it to a pair of Chinamart sneakers. Use these shoes with a large platform...
08-07-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,660
Posted By Clem von Jones

If you never notice or think about your saddle...

If you never notice or think about your saddle it's perfect. Those Chinese copies of the carbon Toupe are awesome, inexpensive, and lightweight. Saddles aren't rocket science. Don't be bamboozled by...
08-07-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By Clem von Jones

You might be experiencing the peripheral...

You might be experiencing the peripheral neuropathy which is damage to the nerves caused by dietary issues. It's easily reversible by dietary changes like avoidance of simple carbohydrates that spike...
08-07-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 593
Posted By Clem von Jones

Sugino, TA, Shimano, Interloc Racing Design...

Sugino, TA, Shimano, Interloc Racing Design (IRD), PBP are good rings. It's fairly easy to find 110/74 bcd rings on ebay but in my experience you'll desire 7000-T4, T6 series alloy for the middle or...
08-07-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 714
Posted By Clem von Jones

Is this an old heavy steel Bianchi? 30x30 will...

Is this an old heavy steel Bianchi? 30x30 will get you up pretty steep hills. I doubt you'd have reason to go beyond 32 or 34 on a road bike and even then gears like this only apply to heavy...
11-23-19, 10:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

The reason I like drop bars is primarily for...

The reason I like drop bars is primarily for physical comfort, and to keep my center of gravity low. It's not to develop handling skills or go fast. I ride at a leisurely pace but over extended...
11-23-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,726
Posted By Clem von Jones

Are there any 2.1" x 29er gravel bikes yet?

Only the Salsa Cutthroat and Kona Sutra LTD, right?
11-23-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

I agree that frame sizing is a good place to...

I agree that frame sizing is a good place to start, but it doesn't solve the problem of ALL frames having excessive reach and stack for their size
11-23-19, 10:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

Look, it's very simple. I want to CHOOSE how I...

Look, it's very simple. I want to CHOOSE how I set up my own bike. I don't want frame designers to eliminate my ability to choose.
11-22-19, 11:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

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Here's the first generation in front of the second gen Fargo. With the...
11-22-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By Clem von Jones

4.8 mm vs 4.34 mm center-to-center I'm...

4.8 mm vs 4.34 mm center-to-center

I'm afraid you're right. https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html (https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html)

The outer chain plates will...
11-22-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By Clem von Jones

Yeah, according to Sheldon Brown's website...

Yeah, according to Sheldon Brown's website various 8, 9, and 10 speed parts are compatible. It might be desirable to run wider chains in certain situations for example with my 8 speed era crankset.
...
11-22-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

I like the Cutthroat's geometry, but man that's...

I like the Cutthroat's geometry, but man that's an expensive bike. The first generation Fargo had its own rigid fork with a short crown height ("non-corrected for suspension") but all the latter ones...
11-22-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By Clem von Jones

My two smaller front rings, chain, and cassette...

My two smaller front rings, chain, and cassette were all replaced at the same time but they have about 500 miles on them at this point. Actually this is the second chain. The 6061 grade aluminum...
11-22-19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By Clem von Jones

Get a 26 or 27.5 bike. 29ers are good for tall...

Get a 26 or 27.5 bike. 29ers are good for tall people but the geometry on them tends to suck. The frame geometry sucks for tall people and it's much worse for short people. You have be realistic...
11-17-19, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By Clem von Jones

Extreme torque is chewing up my gears

Hideously gigantic 29er wheels combined with climbing steep mountains is wreaking havoc on my drive train. I'm getting chain suck and shark fins too soon. Is there anything I can do about it? I'm...
11-14-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

The geometry on 99.9% of 29ers is completely...

The geometry on 99.9% of 29ers is completely INSANE. I'm 6'2" and that's a large frame. I don't want no stinking flat bar bike, nor do I want a frame geometry that limits the choices of how I set it...
11-14-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,200
Posted By Clem von Jones

Do you really need full suspension? It's gonna...

Do you really need full suspension? It's gonna require fork and shock maintenance and rebuilds at regular intervals, constant attention to air pressure adjustment, and it's extra weight.

The only...
11-14-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

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Here's a rigid 29er I'm happy with. The ETT is 30mm too...
10-25-19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By Clem von Jones

You're an ideal candidate then for a 29er drop...

You're an ideal candidate then for a 29er drop bar. Most people aren't. The larger wheels will also work in your favor. They certainly are faster and have more traction. It's better to build a drop...
10-25-19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By Clem von Jones

A potential problem with 29er frames when...

A potential problem with 29er frames when building a drop bar bike is the reach. These frames are typically too long for drop bars. This is especially a problem if for example your frame is already...
10-25-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By Clem von Jones

If you're willing to go tubeless a tire like this...

If you're willing to go tubeless a tire like this is ideal to build a do-everything bike around:

https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/700c/compass-700c-x-44-snoqualmie-pass/
...
10-17-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By Clem von Jones

For steel frames there's a product called POR15...

For steel frames there's a product called POR15 available on Amazon.com. A pint of that is more than enough. There are YouTube videos demonstrating its virtues. The frame has to be stripped of paint...
10-16-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,619
Posted By Clem von Jones

This has been my experience too. As a kid I went...

This has been my experience too. As a kid I went exploring alone the back roads through the foothills of Marijuanaville near San Francisco and suddenly was surrounded by about seven angry dobermans....
10-16-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,925
Posted By Clem von Jones

They'll probably have to replace the electric...

They'll probably have to replace the electric motors yearly on those phatties. The electrons will complain about cruel and unusual punishment.
10-14-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,036
Posted By Clem von Jones

The Sutra LTD has the best geometry of any...

The Sutra LTD has the best geometry of any mass-produced 29er in my humble opinion. I'm going to buy a used one someday when they're forgotten and unwanted. There aren't many well-designed rigid 29er...
10-14-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,619
Posted By Clem von Jones

Bicyclists who try and outrun dogs are...

Bicyclists who try and outrun dogs are essentially training the dogs to do it again and to become ever more obsessive and aggressive about successfully catching you. You've turned it into a...
10-11-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

The Kona Rove is worth consideration. The Rove...

The Kona Rove is worth consideration. The Rove and Sutra have among the best geometry for rigid of any mass-production in my humble opinion. The vintage mtbs you find at garage sales or Goodwill are...
10-11-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,852
Posted By Clem von Jones

I'm nearly 6' 2" and believe current mtb geometry...

I'm nearly 6' 2" and believe current mtb geometry has insanely long effective top tube length. It forces you to sort of lean forward and prop yourself against the handlebar which places strain your...
10-01-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,925
Posted By Clem von Jones

You'll pay a penalty for heavier tires and wheels...

You'll pay a penalty for heavier tires and wheels during climbs, and it's greater than you might expect if you intend to ride steep trails. If you live in flatland, ride on sandy trails in a place...
09-28-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,020
Posted By Clem von Jones

I honestly believe 26ers are the next big thing....

I honestly believe 26ers are the next big thing. Most of the world rides 26ers. Most of the world are relatively shorter, smaller people. The western recreational cyclist is almost a boutique niche...
09-27-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,376
Posted By Clem von Jones

Bike geometry designed around suspension forks is...

Bike geometry designed around suspension forks is one of the reasons so many prefer gravel bikes now. A bike designed for a suspension fork has a high front end which hinders you on steep climbs. It...
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