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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,495
Posted By Cead_tinne

Talked to a bicycle shop mechanic today, he said...

Talked to a bicycle shop mechanic today, he said none of the new shimano hubs are quiet. Not definitive, but my dreams of a super quiet shimano hub my be short lived.I wonder if the XTR hub was an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,495
Posted By Cead_tinne

Tell me about Shimano quiet hubs

My daughter and I built a wheel using a Shimano FH-M9111 XTR hub. That thing is SUPER quiet when she is coasting down hills, I love it. They are so much quieter than the Shimano XT FH-M8110 i...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,594
Posted By Cead_tinne

Bump, because I'm also curious.

Bump, because I'm also curious.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,674
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll give the...

Thanks for the input everyone.

I'll give the kool-stop tire jack thing a try. I like to touch up freshly built wheels after a few hundred miles, so I'll get the chance to remount everything soon :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,674
Posted By Cead_tinne

Really hard mounting tires

I just mounted the hardest set of tires I've ever ran into by far. I spent more time mounting the tires than I spent lacing and truing the wheels. These are for my 10 year-old, and there is no way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Cead_tinne

I meant what i said, high (small). Yes, we need...

I meant what i said, high (small). Yes, we need to go to the bottom of the hill to test, she can't ride up the will hill with that ratio, and its to steep to put a load on the high gear. I'm not sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Cead_tinne

It the noise repeats roughly 3 times per crank. ...

It the noise repeats roughly 3 times per crank. It only does it under load, not on the bike stand. Which is a pain because I need my daughter to ride with me test, and we have to go to the bottom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Cead_tinne

I was also wondering what kind of damage she may...

I was also wondering what kind of damage she may have done to the bike. However It did start 8 miles into a 15 mile ride, so not right after any impact. The derailleur looks like is in the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Cead_tinne

Yes. What is the correct name for that?

Yes. What is the correct name for that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Cead_tinne

SRAM x5 B gap

My daughters bike is making a repetitive clicking sound in the highest gear. I checked the limit screws, and they seem right on. I also cleaned and lubed the chain. I was going going to check...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-15-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks for the tip about measuring from the...

Thanks for the tip about measuring from the middle chainline. I get 46.5, so after some googling I'm guessing that's really a 47.5mm chainline.

I hear what you are saying about modifying the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-14-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By Cead_tinne

1x disc trucker chainline?

Short version.
What is the ideal chain line for converting a 2015 surly disc trucker to 1x? Hub is 135mm.

Long version
My plan was to buy my a Woom 6 for my 10-year-olds next bike. However...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1,752
Views: 347,264
Posted By Cead_tinne

Soma ES frame and parts

Gone. thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Cead_tinne

I missed your post. I think you submitted it...

I missed your post. I think you submitted it while i was typing my last response. I'll look at those calipers and reconsider abandoning this drive train.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks for the replies. I do alternate pressure...

Thanks for the replies. I do alternate pressure on the brakes. But it's still gets tiring. Mostly on wet days or really long/steep descents.

If the larger rotors don't help enough I think I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks cpach for the great response. I had not...

Thanks cpach for the great response. I had not realized 180mm+ rotors were outside of the standard. That explains why I've only seen a couple flat mounts advertising 180mm rotors. Soma does sell...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Cead_tinne

Tange makes the fork. I tried emailing them...

Tange makes the fork. I tried emailing them awhile back without a response. Looking at the website I i see they have a phone number I can call, I have not tried that yet.
Soma, or the distributor...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Cead_tinne

After a bunch of searching i see most of the...

After a bunch of searching i see most of the forks rated for bigger rotors and higher weight use a 1 1/2" tapered steer tube. Can I use the below adapter to make 1 1/2" work?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Cead_tinne

Replacement fork for Soma Fog Cutter V2

Can anyone recommend a replacement fork for my Soma Fog Cutter v2 ?
Frame info: https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/fog-cutter-frame-set
Fork Info:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks! I had Missed white Industry hubs. ...

Thanks! I had Missed white Industry hubs. That's the direction I'll go if can't find something with less bling.

There is a fair amount of bike theft in our city, and I worry too nice of bikes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-04-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By Cead_tinne

Boost 36h hubs

I've never had great luck with rims with 32 holes or less. The one set of 36h rims i put tougher could go a couple thousand miles+ without needing trued. But now i'm on a new bike with a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks! I'll see what i can find in town today.

Thanks! I'll see what i can find in town today.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By Cead_tinne

Do I need an adapter?

I'm trying to put together a new Soma Fog Cutter. But it seems like the brake rotors are too large. Soma's website says list "- Rear disc brakes: 160mm rotors, Flat mount", but i just don't see how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 236
Posted By Cead_tinne

Bleeding caliper w/o a nipple?

There are no bleed nipples on the calipers I'm installing, BR-RS785. Just a screw I can remove and another to open the flow. Without the nipple I don't have a way to attach a catch bottle or syringe....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By Cead_tinne

ha! i got a chuckle about their name.

ha! i got a chuckle about their name.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks everyone. I found a compatibility chart...

Thanks everyone. I found a compatibility chart on Shimano's website. Looks like the BR-RS785 are the only calipers that are officially compatible with never style ultegra shifters. I'm glad to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By Cead_tinne

Shimano Road disc on IS mounts?

I want to assemble road bike that has IS mounts. I was going to buy a 105 or Ultegra group-set. But when i picked up the frame from a LBS he told Shimano road only comes in flat mount, and there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-20, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By Cead_tinne

Long story short, we put some Shimano SLX four...

Long story short, we put some Shimano SLX four piston brakes on, and my wife is really happy with them. They take a LOT less effort, and she is able to slow down a lot quicker.

Before removing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By Cead_tinne

At the brake

At the brake
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By Cead_tinne

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/48a4d98e_9cc7_418a_99fe_98a272648655_491e407c745888284ee93aa90de9ba92a2321aa0.jpeg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By Cead_tinne

I asked Bike Firday about using hydraulic disc...

I asked Bike Firday about using hydraulic disc brakes, and they did say they would provide more stopping power. They didn't provide any suggestions about models though, the closet they use are TRP...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By Cead_tinne

Haul-a-day brake cable failure

Would there be value in swamping our cargo bikes mechanical brakes to hydraulic brakes?

The rear brake cable failed on the wife's Bike Firday Haul-a-Day. The bike is 14 months old and has a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,560
Posted By Cead_tinne

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/3b26180a_0f49_4143_b6cd_f74b6d2df415_ee9c199d221560839da57dba31a481121d9e3a7d.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,560
Posted By Cead_tinne

Thanks for all advice. It's shifting a lot...

Thanks for all advice. It's shifting a lot better now, still not as smooth as the road derailleur. I adjusted the jockey wheel to have 4mm of space between it and the largest cog, i had 6mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,560
Posted By Cead_tinne

I don't think the hanger is bent. It worked fine...

I don't think the hanger is bent. It worked fine on the Ultegra derailleur.

The shifting problem seems worse going up from 4 to 5. To get it to shift all the way into the largest cogI have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,560
Posted By Cead_tinne

Shimano 9sp mtb derailleur w/ 10sp road shifters

It was suggested to me I could get a lower gear set up with 9 speed MTB derailleur on my road 10 speed shifters. I found a few post with people saying they did this successfully. Anyway I can't...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-02-18, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,870
Posted By Cead_tinne

Nice joke. She bought her current bike from...

Nice joke.

She bought her current bike from a LBS. I don't think she go what she needed. She was looking for a commuter bike, and ended up buying a compact bicycle that's really hard to fit...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-01-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,870
Posted By Cead_tinne

New bike for wife

I'm trying to put a new long distance bicycle together for my wife, but I'm have trouble sizing a frame. We took some measurements and used the competitive fit calculator and came up with the below...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-17, 09:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,353
Posted By Cead_tinne

I think you can use either spokes. I used the...

I think you can use either spokes. I used the islabike ones, they matched the front.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-17, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,670
Posted By Cead_tinne

Ok sohow about a Shimano XT 9 Speed Rear...

Ok sohow about a Shimano XT 9 Speed Rear derailleur (medium cage?), 11-34 mountain 10 speed cassette, and a
new ultergra chain with 116 links?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-17, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,670
Posted By Cead_tinne

I'm actually using Shimano STI shifters. The...

I'm actually using Shimano STI shifters. The front crank set is the only thing SRAM. I can't remember why i did that, i think it was for the crank arm length. I like the idea of the mountain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-17, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,670
Posted By Cead_tinne

I thought 30t was the max even with a long cage ?

I thought 30t was the max even with a long cage ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,670
Posted By Cead_tinne

Smaller chainring availability?

Is there a smaller chain ring available for the crank set listed below? I didn't find any options on google. I put my bike together 4 years ago and never imaged I would want any lower gearing, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,353
Posted By Cead_tinne

I meant to mention this last year.......I bought...

I meant to mention this last year.......I bought the woom2 kit and put on my daughters CNOC 14. The woom2 kit comes with the whole wheel, which doesn't fit the CNOC well. BUT...... you the WOOM2...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-25-16, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,703
Posted By Cead_tinne

looking for towing kids device.

While watching youtube videos of kids on bikes with my daughter, we saw a device for towing a kids bike. It was different than a tailgator, it folded down and the kids front tire strapped to it. It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-16, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,353
Posted By Cead_tinne

Great info about teeth!

Great info about teeth!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-16, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,353
Posted By Cead_tinne

I'd also love to hear about the woom 2 kit on the...

I'd also love to hear about the woom 2 kit on the cnoc 14. We paid extra for this year's midle with rear hand brakes thinking it was a free wheel. Nope, and that coaster brake drags. Kind of wish...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-14, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By Cead_tinne

The IRD is A correct fork. Soma sells it for...

The IRD is A correct fork. Soma sells it for thier ES right on their website.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By Cead_tinne

Looking for Soma ES Fork rake opinion

I was going to start my Soma ES build today, but I just noticed I was sent the wrong rake on the fork. Soma recommends 43mm(60cm frame) and I have a 40mm. Is this going to be a big deal? I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,057
Posted By Cead_tinne

In an email from Gunnar

In an email from Gunnar
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