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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By Senrab62

I believe he's speaking about the Milwaukee...

I believe he's speaking about the Milwaukee Bicycle Co track hubs. If that i79pmooney is referring to, I can attest as well. They are wonderful hubs and a good value. I have two sets with thousands...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By 79pmooney

Un-dished rear wheels are simply better - unless...

Un-dished rear wheels are simply better - unless you simply have to have that dish. Now 2-4mm dish is not an issue but tons? Like the typical 10+ speed hub? Yeah, they work but compared to an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 615
Posted By grumpus

You think? I used to be a bit of a sprinter,...

You think? I used to be a bit of a sprinter, couldn't climb if you paid me, but I managed to maintain a bit of momentum on a climb - a bad headwind steals your momentum at every pedal stroke....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By Russ Roth

I haven't though I'd considered one, came down to...

I haven't though I'd considered one, came down to cost, a basic chain tensioner was 20 bucks and the eccentric BB was more and I already had a decent BB for the crank.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-23, 05:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By PhilFo

Why buy an eccentric bottom bracket only to use...

Why buy an eccentric bottom bracket only to use it with a hub designed to run a cassette? If you want to tension your single speed chain perfectly with vertical dropouts, you have a lot of room for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By Russ Roth

Unless you have 3 rims and the money to blow on...

Unless you have 3 rims and the money to blow on building a spare wheel for whenever you decide to use it, I'd build up an XT hub and just use a single cog with a chain tensioner. Last year I figured...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 615
Posted By maddog34

so "Low Budget" doesn't really factor into your...

so "Low Budget" doesn't really factor into your build... good luck.

I'm out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 615
Posted By FBinNY

I'm not going to research your frame, but will...

I'm not going to research your frame, but will say that the key to your decision is in the dropouts. If they're vertical you'll almost always (excluding serendipity, which does happen) need a chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 615
Posted By maddog34

ok.. so i'd suggest a Cassette/freehub.. and i'd...

ok.. so i'd suggest a Cassette/freehub.. and i'd build it with an 8 speed Shimano HG-31 11-34 cassette and a Deore rear hub and derailleur.. a bit more for the hub and der, but well worth it....
$21...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By Trav1s

My 1994 SWorks M2 came with Shimano XT 3x crank...

My 1994 SWorks M2 came with Shimano XT 3x crank 175mm. I removed it when I upgraded to a 165mm crank.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By PhilFo

If that crank hasn't cracked by now, it's not...

If that crank hasn't cracked by now, it's not going to crack due to the original problem!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By tFUnK

I've seen Specialized (strong arm) cranks that...

I've seen Specialized (strong arm) cranks that look like that, but not with the S-Works label. Looks like these were marked as ST6, maybe an update from the ST5?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-23, 01:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By trashbiker

Personally, I don't like converting multispeed...

Personally, I don't like converting multispeed freehubs to single speed. The freehub body looks super weird and your spoke tension drive side and non-drive side will be unnecessarily uneven....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By bulgie

The full company name was Magic Motorcycle,...

The full company name was Magic Motorcycle, though I don't think they ever got around to making a moto. The Pongs, a father and son company IIRC, made Magic cranks, before the Cannondale collab. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Didn't Magic made Coda cranks for...

Didn't Magic made Coda cranks for Cannondale?..They probably made brakes also.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By PhilFo

What part of the 90s are you meaning? Early 90s...

What part of the 90s are you meaning? Early 90s S-Works were spec'd with Suntour XC Pro or XTR, so you have to choose, maybe based upon what the rest of your build is.
The S Works strongarm cranks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By Schweinhund

If it's this company they may be limited issue ...

If it's this company they may be limited issue
https://www.instagram.com/magiccomponents/?hl=en
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By 52telecaster

The voice of reason!

The voice of reason!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By bikemig

This is C&V, right? That means the "right "answer...

This is C&V, right? That means the "right "answer to the OP's question is to buy both.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By TiHabanero

My preference is for the Grizzly. I have a 1984...

My preference is for the Grizzly. I have a 1984 Miyata Ridge Runner that uses similar frame angles to the Grizzly. It is my favorite bike in my stable, even like it better than the titanium bike I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By georges1

A friend of mine with wom I used to ride in the...

A friend of mine with wom I used to ride in the occasional local trail and MTB races, had one 970 that he restored and upgraded. He went with full XTR M970 transmission, mavic crossmax mk1,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By Piff

Ride both, and then make a decision based on...

Ride both, and then make a decision based on which one you think will be a better fit and/or has a better ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By Mr. 66

The Bianchi tax is too high on that. I have the...

The Bianchi tax is too high on that. I have the bianchi selling at about $350ish. The price on the 970 is right where I think it should be.

Performance wise I would take a hardnose 970 everyday...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By Clang

I'm fairly certain the frame is from a 1986...

I'm fairly certain the frame is from a 1986 Diamondback Ascent. Caps at the top of the seat stays match, top tube cable guides match, eyelets on the rear dropouts match, long chainstays match, dual...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By bargainguy

Leading number 5 probably indicates 1985...

Leading number 5 probably indicates 1985 manufacture. FE could stand for Forte, one of the MTB models back then, but info on early Bianchi MTBs is notably scarce, so I have no way to verify this.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By bargainguy

Hmmmm. Those decals don't look right, and I've...

Hmmmm. Those decals don't look right, and I've never seen a full chrome Bianchi MTB before. Is that an adjustable stem?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,403
Posted By dsbrantjr

I think that the safest course would be to use...

I think that the safest course would be to use 31.8mm Thumbies and shim them to fit the bar. Reducing the bar diameter will concentrate stresses at the ends of the reduced section, potentially...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,403
Posted By DiabloScott

Almost no risk, if you don't screw it up. And...

Almost no risk, if you don't screw it up.
And by "almost no risk" I mean, almost no risk greater than the risk if you didn't do it. The most likely place to break will be near the stem in either...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,609
Posted By Noonievut

Short answer - I'm guessing it will work fine. ...

Short answer - I'm guessing it will work fine. That being based on how flexible the GRX components are with other similar speed components (e.g., Tiagra 10sp). I thought I read a post about someone...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,310
Posted By ifixbikes

11+ years later and I'm just about to list a...

11+ years later and I'm just about to list a 'Little Brother / Little Sister' to the OP. 52cm frame, same specs, same goofy seat nose... and it's back into the $500 range here in Toronto.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By Leinster

Granted, it might not work nearly as well with 10...

Granted, it might not work nearly as well with 10 speed, but I will always default to exploring the cheapest option (ie, just get a Campag cassette) and see if it works acceptably, before spending...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By cxwrench

It's a question about something mechanical. It...

It's a question about something mechanical. It should be obvious. Take a look around for a minute, there are tons of forum sections for a reason.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By RGMN

Depending on the age of the Campag hub you may be...

Depending on the age of the Campag hub you may be able to change the freehub to a Shimano compatible freehub. Then you can use a Shimano 10-sp cassette on the Record hub. You would need a Campagnolo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By Road Fan

First you need a Campagnolo cassette in there. ...

First you need a Campagnolo cassette in there. Shimano and SRAM cassettes will not fit on a Campagnolo hub.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By ridelikeaturtle

11-speed Shimano and Campy cassettes have the...

11-speed Shimano and Campy cassettes have the same spacing, so they will work together no problem; and as you've done with the 8 speed, there's enough margin of error that it will work.

But I do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By Leinster

I haven’t done it with 10 speed, but I’ve run...

I haven’t done it with 10 speed, but I’ve run Campag shifters and derailleurs with Shimano 8 and 11 speed cassettes with no problem. I set my indexing based on the middle cogs (so 4/5 for 8spd, 6 for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-21, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By caloso

Just set the right shifter to friction.

Just set the right shifter to friction.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 913
Posted By RGMN

Shiftmate...

Shiftmate (http://www.jtekengineering.com/shiftmate/shiftmate-1/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-21, 05:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 716
Posted By MrWasabi

I've been wondering the same thing with my...

I've been wondering the same thing with my Thomson Elite seatpost. I got a deal on a little longer one. It's 410mm and I think my stock one is 360? If I can clear the bottle cage bolts I'm leaving it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-21, 03:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By dsaul

You should ask Surly, but I would say the answer...

You should ask Surly, but I would say the answer is NO. The axle adapter washers appear to only work with frames that have a slot to slide the axle into. The Disc Trucker has a closed thru axle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-21, 04:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By Trevtassie

Maximum the rim will take, especially on the DS...

Maximum the rim will take, especially on the DS so the NDS will have the maximum amount of tension possible given the offset.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-21, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By cpach

Lower than optimal tensions increase the...

Lower than optimal tensions increase the probability of spoke failure, higher than optimal tension increase the probability of rim failure (at the spoke holes).

You should tension to the highest...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-21, 05:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,832
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am also surprised you did not get enough wire. ...

I am also surprised you did not get enough wire.

I am not familiar with the coax or home despot wire you are proposing.

And I have no clue what a wall wart that was proposed by Base2 is.

On...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-21, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,832
Posted By base2

I wouldn't bother with coaxial cable. So much of...

I wouldn't bother with coaxial cable. So much of it is garbage with aluminum stranded shielding around a solid conductor...It's thick, bulky, inflexible & guarenteed to break, suffer water...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,897
Posted By pdlamb

Proofide everything you can see on the B-17 that...

Proofide everything you can see on the B-17 that isn't metal. Yes, that includes the skived sides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,897
Posted By Rolla

I've never had a Brooks that didn't feel...

I've never had a Brooks that didn't feel perfectly comfortable after a dose of proofide and couple of rides; the Professional is probably the stiffest, but the B-17 is pretty supple right out of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,897
Posted By Road Fan

I don't know that I'd do anything with WD-40, I'm...

I don't know that I'd do anything with WD-40, I'm not sure what the benefit is.

Regarding the thread starter's question, I would definitely Proofide the topside including the skived faces. Not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,334
Posted By SpectrumTi

November Bicycles in Newport, RI. Excellent!

November Bicycles in Newport, RI. Excellent!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,334
Posted By David in Maine

The head mechanic at Ride Studio Cafe in...

The head mechanic at Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington built me a great set of wheels.

David
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,334
Posted By veganbikes

Oh shizz I forgot Mooney owned a shop, he is...

Oh shizz I forgot Mooney owned a shop, he is gotdamn legend makes some really nice frames. A good solid option.
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