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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 440
Posted By Groasters

I've recently made precisely the same change, on...

I've recently made precisely the same change, on my straight-steerer (43mm rake) Easton EC90 fork on my Ti bike. This was discarded in good condition because I wanted to fit 28c tyres (the rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,068
Posted By Groasters

Despite the fact that we can find anecdotes of...

Despite the fact that we can find anecdotes of cracked ti frames via Google searches, breakages are rare and I believe the assertion that ti frames are more prone to breakage in normal use than other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,068
Posted By Groasters

I agree with this sensible summary, and I have...

I agree with this sensible summary, and I have huge love for my custom Ti road bike.

If we leave the "unbreakable" bun fight to one side....

I've got bikes of carbon, aluminium, 531 steel and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,436
Posted By Groasters

I'm another longtime daytime flashing lights...

I'm another longtime daytime flashing lights advocate but I think there's a lot more that many cyclists can do from a self-preservation viewpoint, which has been alluded to above, outside of being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,068
Posted By Groasters

I notice the seat and down tube diameters and...

I notice the seat and down tube diameters and profiles are pretty substantial on my frame unlike the noodles of the earlier ti frames. Definitely not as stiff-feeling as my carbon frames but not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,135
Posted By Groasters

Hello from Scotland... My paper round years...

Hello from Scotland...

My paper round years were important times in developing my superb bike handling skills!

Especially on frosty Sunday mornings, negotiating hilly streets on my single speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,068
Posted By Groasters

Before ordering a custom ti frame 10 years ago I...

Before ordering a custom ti frame 10 years ago I rode bikes of steel, aluminium and carbon. All road bikes by the way.

The very first time I rode the ti frame (similar frame geometry and tyre...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-23, 03:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,934
Posted By Groasters

Unlike you, I live in a hilly area, so the 40t...

Unlike you, I live in a hilly area, so the 40t works for me, with that wide range cassette. I'd think you could possibly go to 42t or 44t, but what I'd do if I were you is look at which ratios you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,934
Posted By Groasters

I'll give you a few upsides. I recently switched...

I'll give you a few upsides. I recently switched to 1X on my winter road bike, a bike typified by its weather protection (ie full length mudguards/fenders) and the fact that you don't need to clean...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,041
Posted By Groasters

Cyclists? Obsessive? How DARE you make such...

Cyclists? Obsessive? How DARE you make such accusations, and in bold text too! :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,041
Posted By Groasters

Scotland: 2mph difference roughly, hilly terrain...

Scotland: 2mph difference roughly, hilly terrain (70-80ft/mile elevation gain), due to weight/aero/rolling resistance/cold temps.

Summer, 15-25 degC: lightweight bike, race fit clothing, GP5000...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-23, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By Groasters

I had the same problem with a set of SRAM Force...

I had the same problem with a set of SRAM Force calipers - they're not great for height clearance.

I solved it by using Ultegra calipers. 6700/6800/8000 all have better clearance than the SRAM...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Groasters

I just want say "thank you", as, months later, I...

I just want say "thank you", as, months later, I finally got myself a Columbus Futura fork. It's transformed my titanium road bike! It weighed only 350g uncut and it will take a 30c tyre. I fitted...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-03-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By Groasters

Here's a different take..... Like most...

Here's a different take.....

Like most tandems with an Arai drag brake, ours originally used a bar end lever.

However, for my young daughters (two of my three available stokers) the leverage...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-28-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,461
Posted By Groasters

I agree with the above posts that suggest that...

I agree with the above posts that suggest that getting a rear wheel with a screw-on hub brake is the best option for drag braking on descents. Top choice would be finding a used or NOS Arai drum...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-22, 10:52 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,704
Posted By Groasters

Current count is 10 plus wife's and kids' bikes. ...

Current count is 10 plus wife's and kids' bikes.

Road bikes:
Steel bike with fenders x 1
Alu bike with fenders x 1
Alu summer bike x 1
Ti summer bike x 1
Carbon summer bike x 1

Others:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,764
Posted By Groasters

Currently 9, plus kids and wife's bikes! ...

Currently 9, plus kids and wife's bikes!

Road bikes:
Steel winter* bike x 1
Alu winter* bike x 1
Alu summer bike x 1
Ti summer bike x 1
Carbon summer bike x 1

Others:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By Groasters

The way I see it if you're going to go for...

The way I see it if you're going to go for Gatorskins you might as well go the whole hog and get the hardshell version. I used both Gator types for winter commuting for a few years and of course...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-22, 02:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Groasters

It's an Easton EC90SL fork, old-school narrow but...

It's an Easton EC90SL fork, old-school narrow but a really lovely light (330g) fork.

Rim is Kinlin XR22T, internal 19mm external 24mm, tyre is GP4000SII.

The 25c comes to within 1mm of inside...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,723
Posted By Groasters

If ever I find myself with enough spare time on...

If ever I find myself with enough spare time on my hands to balance my bike wheels, I'd choose to do a thousand things other than balance my bike wheels.

As someone has quoted, at 7 revolutions...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Posted By Groasters

Cheers guys! 63rickert, interesting stuff! ...

Cheers guys!

63rickert, interesting stuff! I'm 154 so may notice differences.

The extra bar tape might be a sensible option

The builder is in Russia and designer 400 miles from me, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Posted By Groasters

. . .in hindsight, when I commissioned the frame...

. . .in hindsight, when I commissioned the frame in 2014 I should have specced tyre capacity. I can get a new fork but I can't raise the rear brake bridge so I'm kinda stuck with 25c max! 😫
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Posted By Groasters

Dsaul and pdlamb, and others, I really appreciate...

Dsaul and pdlamb, and others, I really appreciate your input.

Although in my head the actual effect of larger or smaller trail is counter intuitive, I realise I had it back to front, in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Posted By Groasters

That last point is interesting. I think the axle...

That last point is interesting. I think the axle to crown mm are the same but I'll check. . . I follow your logic though.

On your first point, would a longer rake not make the steering slower,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Posted By Groasters

The front tyre is basically max 23c and minimum...

The front tyre is basically max 23c and minimum 23c so this couldn't work sadly.

Also I don't think a difference in ride height front to rear of 2 or 3mm would replicate a rake difference of 5mm....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-22, 02:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Posted By Groasters

Change fork from 43mm rake to 50mm - how will it feel?

I am getting a new all carbon fork for my custom Ti rim brake road bike, to gain larger tyre capacity.

Current fork (Easton EC90 SL) has 43mm rake. From memory head angle is 72.5 degrees so it's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-13-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,135
Posted By Groasters

First phase tandem career (with girlfriend) 22...

First phase tandem career (with girlfriend)
22 + 18 = 40

Fast forward 35 years, resumed tandeming a couple of years ago! (regular stoker my eldest daughter)
57 + 11 = 68
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,987
Posted By Groasters

I'm afraid not. Justin Burls, who made the frame,...

I'm afraid not. Justin Burls, who made the frame, told me about the builder. Apparently they are ex-submarine component makers before moving to just bike frames in around 1990 something.

I reckon...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,987
Posted By Groasters

Lovely bike! Same Russian builder as my 2014...

Lovely bike! Same Russian builder as my 2014 Burls (see above post)!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,987
Posted By Groasters

Burls custom Ti, buit 2014. Designed in...

Burls custom Ti, buit 2014.

Designed in England, made in Russia by same builders as the old Colnago Titanio.

7.4kg, running 46-30 FSA K-Light and Ultegra/DA, hand-built wheelset.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Groasters

Many thanks! The Futura looks like the one! 28c...

Many thanks! The Futura looks like the one! 28c clearance. Less than £200 from Germany!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,983
Posted By Groasters

How to fit a bottle cage under the stoker stem?

I've noticed some of you guys have managed to neaty fit a bottle cage under the long stoker stem.

How have you done this? Are there special clips with threaded holes for the cage?

Many thanks!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,403
Posted By Groasters

Our 1992 Dawes Galaxy Twin. Acquired a...

Our 1992 Dawes Galaxy Twin.

Acquired a couple of years ago and now fully refurbed with every bearing replaced, new saddles, new stems, new chains, new tyres and mudguards, NOS Shimano 600 levers -...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Groasters

Oooh, nice! Many thanks indeed - now to look for...

Oooh, nice! Many thanks indeed - now to look for European suppliers!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Groasters

Searching for a non-tapered full carbon fork with 25c clearance!

My titanium bike has an uber-lightweight Easton fork with full carbon parallel (non-tapered) 1-1/8" steerer with external headset bearings.

The only thing that stops this bike being perfect is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-22, 01:49 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,211
Posted By Groasters

I've been riding and fixing punctures for over 5...

I've been riding and fixing punctures for over 5 decades.

I've seen "wonder tools" come and go.

Riding alone at night with no rescue back up still causes me tyre change anxiety. I laugh at the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,121
Posted By Groasters

Me too! 👍

Me too! 👍
Forum: Touring
02-11-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,477
Posted By Groasters

I agree with the strategy of avoiding areas where...

I agree with the strategy of avoiding areas where there is an increased likelihood of having your bike stolen.

Many moons ago a friend and I toured Western Europe for three months, carrying with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,121
Posted By Groasters

A tiny Ass-saver mini front mudguard. Only a few...

A tiny Ass-saver mini front mudguard. Only a few inches long but saves my headet bearings and possibly prevents mud being sprayed on my face too! Really neat fixing with integral rubber-backed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-11-22, 04:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,959
Posted By Groasters

Great thread and greetings from Scotland! I've...

Great thread and greetings from Scotland! I've returned to tandeming after a few decades of solo-only riding.

TAKE #1: Back in the late 80s my girlfriend and I toured a bit on a Gitane tandem. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 13,341
Posted By Groasters

Someone upthread said " You may want something...

Someone upthread said " You may want something else (probably more expensive) sooner than you could imagine."

Very true.

I've been doing this for several decades you will probably, like me, end...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-09-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,610
Posted By Groasters

I ride gravel/trails with a few CX racers that...

I ride gravel/trails with a few CX racers that use 33c and they manage better than most riders on 42+. They reckon in muddy conditions (common here in Scotland!) their narrower tyres cut through to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,586
Posted By Groasters

Looks like the middle ring has a bit of wear but...

Looks like the middle ring has a bit of wear but I'd expect to wait a long time before replacements needed. 86 BCD rings, made by TA and Stronglight, best retailer in UK is Spa Cycles.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,115
Posted By Groasters

Welcome to the fun world of tandeming! Top tip...

Welcome to the fun world of tandeming! Top tip is develop good communication (both ways!) for stopping, starting, gear shifting, freewheeling, braking and bumps ahead in the road.

Happy days!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,276
Posted By Groasters

C 154 + S 85 (my 12 year old daughter!)

C 154 + S 85 (my 12 year old daughter!)
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