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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-23, 02:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By fofinet855

And the fact that my brakes (BR M615) are not...

And the fact that my brakes (BR M615) are not listed (https://www.bike-discount.de/en/shimano-sm-rt86-6-bolt-disc-rotor) as compatible shouldn't be a problem?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By fofinet855

Thank you everyone for the answers. I'll check my...

Thank you everyone for the answers. I'll check my options online and see what I can do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By fofinet855

Brake rotor replacement

The mechanic told me that I need to change the rotors for my brakes (which makes sense I guess, since the bike is 7 years old and has been used quite a lot). The bike is at 2016 giant reign, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By fofinet855

Flying bike to South America

I'm considering spending some months mountain biking in Perω. The country is relatively cheap and I work remotely, so that could work. My main concern is having to fly the bike (plus clothes, helmet...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-22, 02:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By fofinet855

Cool, thanks - didn't know. AFAIK this type of...

Cool, thanks - didn't know.
AFAIK this type of protected area is very uncommon in Italy (it basically doesn't exist), and I suppose that is because the country has a much higher population density.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-04-22, 03:29 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 271,936
Posted By fofinet855

Even better way to put it: since daily physical...

Even better way to put it: since daily physical activity is recommended (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity) by the WHO, the time you spend commuting by bike is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-22, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By fofinet855

Yes. I can only speak for Italy and Slovenia,...

Yes. I can only speak for Italy and Slovenia, and, while it's true that every niche counts and everyone chooses their own battle, it does seem a bit preposterous to blame MTBing for environmental...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-22, 03:48 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 271,936
Posted By fofinet855

Keep in mind that you have to factor not only the...

Keep in mind that you have to factor not only the time you "save" when commuting by car*, but also the higher costs of having and using a car (about €5000 per year...
Forum: Touring
11-10-22, 03:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By fofinet855

Heavy use (e.g. running, ski-touring) – wash...

Heavy use (e.g. running, ski-touring) – wash every 10 to 12 days of use

That's insane. Those jackets cost like €600, no way I'm washing them that often.

SLIGHTLY OT: In fact I barely ever wash...
Forum: Touring
11-07-22, 04:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By fofinet855

Thanks everyone for the answers. Will keep that...

Thanks everyone for the answers. Will keep that in mind :)
Forum: Touring
11-06-22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By fofinet855

Yes, mine has hydrophobic surface as well. Thanks...

Yes, mine has hydrophobic surface as well. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Touring
11-06-22, 03:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By fofinet855

Should I wash my rain jacket?

I have a light waterproof jacket which works like a charm. Hi-vis day and night, and very good protection against wind and rain. Costs €70. After about 1,000 km it's starting to get quite dirty, but...
Forum: Touring
10-29-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,653
Posted By fofinet855

Even better idea: ride a motorbike (sarcasm)

Even better idea: ride a motorbike (sarcasm)
Forum: Touring
10-28-22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By fofinet855

I've biked around Greece a couple of times,...

I've biked around Greece a couple of times, traveled without car around Greece countless times.

Random thoughts: trains are not very used, and there's very few lines. There is a new train line...
Forum: Touring
07-28-22, 01:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

I found one, but it's "slanted" forward, while...

I found one, but it's "slanted" forward, while mine is straight. I don't know how that would feel when pedaling (though I probably won't even notice it, based on my general insensibility to the...
Forum: Touring
07-27-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

Do you mean the chain? It's 116 links And...

Do you mean the chain? It's 116 links


And this one? I must be missing some concepts here. Sorry I normally just push pedals until I get where I want :D
Forum: Touring
07-27-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

I think I'll settle for frame- and/or...

I think I'll settle for frame- and/or handlebar-bags. The Baryak adapters suggested by @GadgetGirlIL (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/gadgetgirlil-471224.html) ship from the USA and that is pretty...
Forum: Touring
07-27-22, 12:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

Actually I had the cassette replaced and now it's...

Actually I had the cassette replaced and now it's 11-36, and I'm really happy I did that because I often ride loaded and uphill.

...
Forum: Touring
07-26-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

I don't know, is that a rhetorical question? How...

I don't know, is that a rhetorical question? How much do you think they can carry?
Forum: Touring
07-26-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

Yes, I think that's the best option, mostly...

Yes, I think that's the best option, mostly because it's the easiest and cheapest. I bike a lot, but I have only done one tour for now, with this bike and just two small panniers on the rear rack....
Forum: Touring
07-26-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

This is the bike. Conway GRV 600 from 2020 ...

This is the bike. Conway GRV 600 from 2020
https://conway-bikes.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2881878_CONWAY_GRV_600_Alu_2020_16477-800x500.png
Forum: Touring
07-26-22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

Yeah no sh*t, for $535 you might well carry less...

Yeah no sh*t, for $535 you might well carry less weight and pay some nights in a motel :)
Forum: Touring
07-26-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

Thank you everyone for the infos. GadgetGirlIL...

Thank you everyone for the infos.
GadgetGirlIL from the link you posted it seems like the Baryak Mules need mounting holes, or am I wrong? Are zip ties enough? If zip ties are a good option that...
Forum: Touring
07-26-22, 04:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

Thank you for your answer. The bearings are not...

Thank you for your answer.
The bearings are not integrated (I know because I just replaced them)
Maybe I could measure the length to make sure the new fork is the same?
I guess I could just ask a...
Forum: Touring
07-26-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,292
Posted By fofinet855

Replace fork to carry panniers?

Hello everyone.
My carbon fork doesn't have rack mounts, and I was wondering about replacing it for one which has them.
Do you think it's worth it? Or there are simpler solutions? I know you can't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-21, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By fofinet855

Yes, sorry for the mispost. I found two websites...

Yes, sorry for the mispost. I found two websites that sell the item, but for both shipping to Italy is impossible or very expensive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-21, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By fofinet855

Freehub body for Shimano FH-RS470

My freehub body (I hope it's the correct term) looked like this...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-14-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By fofinet855

So it is common practice to post bike reviews on...

So it is common practice to post bike reviews on this forum? Cool, will try to come up with something.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-08-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By fofinet855

Bike reviews on BF?

Hello everyone, is there a place on these forums to post reviews of our bikes? I was thinking of posting one after one year of riding a new bike, but I couldn't find anything.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-20-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,652
Posted By fofinet855

Yes, the drag of the dynamo hub, according to...

Yes, the drag of the dynamo hub, according to some research, is about 3% IIRC. That's not what bothers me. But I guess I'll keep an eye on offers for hubs and lights.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-19-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,652
Posted By fofinet855

battery-less front light

Hello everyone.
I'm looking for a motion-powered front light (to be seen, but also to see), because I'm a bit tired of always having to worry about recharging the one I'm using now. I checked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-20, 01:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,242
Posted By fofinet855

Thanks everyone. Yes, the brake is hydraulic, so...

Thanks everyone. Yes, the brake is hydraulic, so even if I remove the wheel the lever only goes a bit further (and the brake pads get stuck to each other). I'll try with the specs you mentioned, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-20, 02:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,997
Posted By fofinet855

They look solid, but (as is stupidly common on...

They look solid, but (as is stupidly common on brands' websites) they don't tell the price. I checked the "TX-800 Anderswo" and it's £2,639. Who knows, maybe the one I bought won't be the last after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-20, 02:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,997
Posted By fofinet855

I read terrible reviews of that brand though....

I read terrible reviews of that brand though. Google around and you'll see.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-20, 02:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,242
Posted By fofinet855

Screw for "name plate" on Shimano levers

Hello, anyone knows the specs for the component Y0F398020 (just google it to see what I'm talking about), and specifically the screw that holds the piece to the bike?
I lost it due to vibrations,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By fofinet855

Thanks. The cranks are Sugino Ritchey. It says...

Thanks. The cranks are Sugino Ritchey. It says "Sugino Ritchey 170 A10". Any idea what that means?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-20, 03:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By fofinet855

Thanks. Yeah I thought the same too. BTW you mean...

Thanks. Yeah I thought the same too. BTW you mean € or £?
Bike looks battered, but it's actually in very good conditions. I'd also like to paint it someday.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-12-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By fofinet855

Quote for 1994 Cannondale

Hello everyone. How much do you think I could realistically sell this bike for?
It's a Cannondale h 800 ultra sport, from around 1995. Most of the components were changed. Frame and fork (both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,997
Posted By fofinet855

That's a very sage advice :) Although a...

That's a very sage advice :)
Although a "normal" road bike (as opposed for example to an aggressive MTB) is something I can safely assume I'll use for a long time. But yes, you'll never know :)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-20, 03:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,997
Posted By fofinet855

Thanks again. After hours of googling and...

Thanks again. After hours of googling and checking all off the components I think I might have settled on a Conway GRV 600 Alu. Anyone has any experience with the brand? I can't find any review...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,997
Posted By fofinet855

Yeah well you never know. But I use MTBs too, and...

Yeah well you never know. But I use MTBs too, and those for sure don't last that long.
Anyway, as I suspected, both Masi and Jamis bikes are basically impossible to find in Europe, at least those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,997
Posted By fofinet855

Thank you everyone for the very thoughtful...

Thank you everyone for the very thoughtful answers. Both the Jamis and the Masi look very good. Not sure how easy it'll be to find one in Europe, though. And BTW I didn't know they still made bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-20, 12:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,997
Posted By fofinet855

The last bike I'll ever buy

Hey everyone, first post here.

I'm looking to buy a new road/tourism/gravel bike, for hybrid use (commuting, traveling, skiing ). I've checked online and found tons of possibilities, of course,...
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