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03-09-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,184
Posted By jimc101

2012, can your rear hub take a 11 speed cassette?...

2012, can your rear hub take a 11 speed cassette? 11 speed came out a few years later, stock 2012 would probably not be able to fit an 11 cassette (yes there are exceptions is your one?)
09-08-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 359
Posted By jimc101

If Shimano, yes, other brands, gernally no. ...

If Shimano, yes, other brands, gernally no.

For Shimano, they normally ship with the standard type or lockring, if you need the external type, these will need to be be separately
07-31-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By jimc101

Any advice, don't, walk away from this bike, and...

Any advice, don't, walk away from this bike, and get something half decent to start with.

Your working with what is effectively a BSO, Raleigh bikes in the 90's were bad, very bad, they had a...
06-08-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By jimc101

Hope use DOT 5.1 fluid, Shimano use mineral oil,...

Hope use DOT 5.1 fluid, Shimano use mineral oil, is there a spec difference in the hose? something to be aware of and research
05-12-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 203
Posted By jimc101

That pump is old, thinking pushing 20 years or...

That pump is old, thinking pushing 20 years or so, and Specialized did decent stuff back then (sure I have one similar that still works).

At the same time, it's old and has done it's service, so...
05-10-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By jimc101

Looks to be very similar to the end cap on...

Looks to be very similar to the end cap on Fulcrum 5/7 wheels (most likely the same part just a different part number, as one of the Fulcrum hubs has, as they are build in the same factory) Maybe...
05-01-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,153
Posted By jimc101

Pair or rear only?, in the UK, the rear goes for...

Pair or rear only?, in the UK, the rear goes for £65 which is about US$80, at that price, it would make no sense in fixing it, just sell the old one on FB marketplace and get a new one
05-01-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 354
Posted By jimc101

So what did you have (ratios) and what do you...

So what did you have (ratios) and what do you have now (ratios)

Realistically, if you just need to descend faster, eat some pies*, put on weight and gravity will get your speed back up

*It will...
05-01-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,153
Posted By jimc101

By the time you have done all that and...

By the time you have done all that and invalidated any warranty, and paid for the parts/rebuild, it would have been cheaper to just just buy the correct rear wheel
04-25-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By jimc101

For the shifters, if you can still source some...

For the shifters, if you can still source some R7000's mechanical STI's then there should be no compatibility with your current brakes

Missing from the above is the rear wheel, is yours 11 speed...
04-11-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By jimc101

'The info you gave indicated you have a recent...

'The info you gave indicated you have a recent setup, with 4 arm non symmetrical bolt cranks, (NEVER SAID) as this is/has been the spec of recent/current 105 (5800 and R7000)'

I know you never...
04-11-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By jimc101

Then you don't have a '11 X 2 drive train (105)' ...

Then you don't have a '11 X 2 drive train (105)' drivetrain

The info you gave indicated you have a recent setup, with 4 arm non symmetrical bolt cranks, as this is/has been the spec of...
04-11-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,009
Posted By jimc101

And the 6800, most of the photos I've seen have...

And the 6800, most of the photos I've seen have been of the 6800 failing, then the 8000's, correct that the 5700 is of a different construction which doesn't have this issue
04-09-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By jimc101

Have you actually looked at a recent (any) 11...

Have you actually looked at a recent (any) 11 speed cranks in the 105 series?

What do you mean by 'vintage' as well?

Answer both of these questions, and your original question will have been...
04-09-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 731
Posted By jimc101

And how will that work with an Octalink crank?...

And how will that work with an Octalink crank? the UN300 is square taper
03-29-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 399
Posted By jimc101

What brakes do you have? Shimano XT has been...

What brakes do you have?

Shimano XT has been through multiple versions (3 major and several more minor) which require different processes.

A little more detail would be useful!
03-27-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By jimc101

With Andrew R Stewart spares are going to be...

With Andrew R Stewart spares are going to be the biggest issue, seals will not be an issues, as there are aftermarket options, anything else for a 10 year old Rock Shox, unless you can find NOS,...
03-27-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,292
Posted By jimc101

1 1/8" MTB frames should be super easy to find,...

1 1/8" MTB frames should be super easy to find, it doesn't matter if they were threaded or threadless when new if replacing the fork.

1" had a short life time for MTB frames (as long as you not...
03-23-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By jimc101

Maybe look at NX Eagle, this uses the HG type...

Maybe look at NX Eagle, this uses the HG type freehub, if you already have this, it eliminates the need to change this part
03-20-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 868
Posted By jimc101

? Pretty sure they have never made anything for...

? Pretty sure they have never made anything for each other, SRAM started out as/with Gripshift as their only product line, and then acquired Sachs, which gave them full groupsets, and where many of...
03-20-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 868
Posted By jimc101

Shimano and SRAM in the past have been mixed from...

Shimano and SRAM in the past have been mixed from the factory in the past by many manufactures, so valid question; totally different from car manufactures who want to keep their parts in their own...
03-19-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 653
Posted By jimc101

From the sound of it, you maybe worth checking...

From the sound of it, you maybe worth checking the complete bike and working out what need fixing and how much it's going to cost, a free bike can be more of a money pit than a bike that cost money
03-18-23, 12:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By jimc101

You do, you just don't know it till you have used...

You do, you just don't know it till you have used the correct tool for the job, it does make a difference
03-15-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,890
Posted By jimc101

Unless you already have 4700 Tiagra (the only...

Unless you already have 4700 Tiagra (the only current version of Tiagra available), would stay well clear of it, it's an orphan groupset soon to be discontinued, with no real compatibility out of...
03-10-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,234
Posted By jimc101

Not at the lower end, Rock Shox only really got...

Not at the lower end, Rock Shox only really got the Quadra right(ish) with the 21R (and that only lasted a year or so before being replaced by the Judy), the 5's/10's really aren't worth putting any...
02-24-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 547
Posted By jimc101

What do you have at present, and what do you...

What do you have at present, and what do you expect to get from 'upgrading'?

If your looking at going 12 speed, that normally would mean new shifter, RD, crank/chainring (you have to go 1x for...
02-23-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 294
Posted By jimc101

Have you been to a bike shop? with threaded...

Have you been to a bike shop? with threaded forks, thinking it would be far easier to get them to order one in, as they take the risk if it doesn't fit

What your looking for (1" and threaded) is...
02-22-23, 01:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,022
Posted By jimc101

It wasn't mentioned (in the first post pre-edit...

It wasn't mentioned (in the first post pre-edit by the OP), but neither was the steerer size that the 950 given (at the time of original posting, the OP has now updated this, so the reply looks bad,...
02-21-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,022
Posted By jimc101

I did say 'may', yes there are 1" forks out...

I did say 'may', yes there are 1" forks out there, but you need to search for them, all are road forks, with caliper brakes / for narrow road tires and the cost factor hasn't been mentioned much, you...
02-21-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,022
Posted By jimc101

The biggest issue with the details given will...

The biggest issue with the details given will probably be the brakes then the fork, For the brakes, you make no mention of them, other than rim, you have 2 real option, caliper, which you would need...
02-21-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 358
Posted By jimc101

Have you made sure all the bolts are tight? there...

Have you made sure all the bolts are tight? there are only 3 or 8 bolts/fasteners, 2 bolts for the caliper, and 1 (centerlock) or 6 (bolts) for the rotor (if you're using an adapter for the rotor...
02-10-23, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 301
Posted By jimc101

The bleed screw was open and gravity? When...

The bleed screw was open and gravity?

When you say closed system, for bikes this is pretty much limited to Magura HS series rim type brakes and these have an adjustment screw/dial; all...
02-06-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By jimc101

Resin pads, for most/all the application your...

Resin pads, for most/all the application your mention they should be fine, the area you would probably see more difference if upgrading the hardware is in the lever, as the higher end lever have more...
02-06-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By jimc101

Sugino Impel, that was good mid range stuff in...

Sugino Impel, that was good mid range stuff in the mid-late 90's STX level, what would currently be around Deore level.

They did some with 'normal' Shimano compatible rings (5 bolt), the ones that...
02-05-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By jimc101

Look at the specs the sizing specifically, black...

Look at the specs the sizing specifically, black are for MTB in sizes 26", 27.5/650b and 29er, white are for road 700c, any other differences are pretty much irrelevant as if you are trying to fit...
02-05-23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By jimc101

From the picture, there is a lot that needs...

From the picture, there is a lot that needs replacing.

Your chain is probably the biggest issue, it's long worn out, which can clearly be seen as it doesn't sit on the outer chainring correctly...
02-02-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By jimc101

What is the matter with your current setup? ...

What is the matter with your current setup?

If you want an 11-32, all of them are likely to have the same ratios, research to confirm, but generally if you choose a range, all the cassettes...
01-25-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 753
Posted By jimc101

How did you do this? was it user error, or a...

How did you do this? was it user error, or a defect that would/maybe be covered under warranty (you get lifetime as the original owner if a defect)

Would look at the cost of a replacement fork vs...
01-21-23, 03:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By jimc101

Have seen no reference to that being...

Have seen no reference to that being compressionless, the OT bit seems to refer to the outer casing being pre-lubed with a silicone grease over the regular SP41

SP41 Shift Outer Casing | SHIMANO...
01-20-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By jimc101

No, what your asking for is compressionless brake...

No, what your asking for is compressionless brake housing, Jagwire (and probably others, you will need to research that), the Jagwire model / name for it is KEB-SL

Pro Compressionless Brake...
01-17-23, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By jimc101

First question would be why? 1st gen DI2,...

First question would be why?

1st gen DI2, long out of warranty / support, poor/no spares availability, 10 speed which for road is pretty much a dead end.

Suspect that it cheap? probably cheap...
01-13-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 603
Posted By jimc101

You can only get the TS-2 2nd hand now, as it was...

You can only get the TS-2 2nd hand now, as it was replaced with the 2.2 years ago.

If your only building 100mm front/130/135 rears, the 2 is fine, anything current ( boost, thru etc), you either...
12-17-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By jimc101

What did you order? the details should be on your...

What did you order? the details should be on your invoice/order confirmation.

As you don't know what the freehub spec it, is the width correct?

Today, far more than even in the recent past...
12-07-22, 12:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Posted By jimc101

There are a few ways to fix the OP's problem, and...

There are a few ways to fix the OP's problem, and re-dishing is not one.

1st and cheapest, get a set of wheels that actually fits the frame

2 - get a new frame for the wheels purchased...
12-07-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By jimc101

???? Cartridge bearing, just need a bearing...

????

Cartridge bearing, just need a bearing press/extractor, where do you get the idea you need a hex wrench for that for?
12-05-22, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Posted By jimc101

You have purchased a wheelset that is...

You have purchased a wheelset that is incompatible with your frame, forget the adapters, the bigger issue is the rear hub is currently a 135mm OLD (on the basis that this is your bike Triban RC520...
11-14-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,126
Posted By jimc101

The OP asked about WD-40 Bike Degreaser not...

The OP asked about WD-40 Bike Degreaser not WD-40, WD-40 is a brand/whole line of products today, yet people, as most above still seem to think that it is a single (the original) product. Foaming...
11-07-22, 01:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By jimc101

What shifters? Ultegra is just a model range...

What shifters? Ultegra is just a model range name, do you mean 6500, 6600, 6700 or 6800? as there are known issues with some of these designs which would help with answering a question like this
10-31-22, 05:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By jimc101

The frame isn't the issue, as you can get...

The frame isn't the issue, as you can get Microspline(Shimano)/XD(SRAM) hubs/wheels in 135mm OLD.

For being worth it as an upgrade, that's up to the OP to decide, they can go upto 11 speed with no...
10-09-22, 03:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 270
Posted By jimc101

Simplest answer it to go buy any other set of new...

Simplest answer it to go buy any other set of new brakes from another brand of brakes, Shimano, Tektro etc.

Juicy brakes were bad when new, the advice to anyone who had them when BITD was to go...
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