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Forum: Road Cycling

01-29-22, 12:45 PM

Replies: 25

Tubeless tire Q's

Views: 2,243

Posted By Orlok50

I have Kapton tape too but I didn't use it yet...

I have Kapton tape too but I didn't use it yet because I use PET tape. Both tapes are a bit the same but the PET tape is 2x stronger, but I'm riding my 25 mm tubeless roadbikes at 100 PSI, and can be...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-09-19, 01:46 PM

Replies: 10

Tubeless tyres; wet area on tyre when left overnight

Views: 2,334

Posted By Orlok50

Yes, yes and yes that will work from the inside...

Yes, yes and yes that will work from the inside only I put an piece of tubeless tape round 10mm on the perforation before patching it from the inside. Otherwise the high pressure will push the patch...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-04-19, 11:09 AM

Replies: 10

Tubeless tyres; wet area on tyre when left overnight

Views: 2,334

Posted By Orlok50

If the tyre had loose pressure overnight I'll...

If the tyre had loose pressure overnight I'll repair it from the inside otherwise I mark the place on the tyre with a white cray and let do the work by the sealant storing the tyre with the mark at 6...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-22-19, 10:25 AM

Replies: 13

Air leak from "tubeless-ready" rim

Views: 12,239

Posted By Orlok50

The link in your post to Enve isn't to a...

The link in your post to Enve isn't to a manufacturer of tires, they have only knowledge of rims and wheels. :)

The real manufactures of tires you didn't link in your post, so I did it for all and...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-22-19, 08:15 AM

Replies: 13

Air leak from "tubeless-ready" rim

Views: 12,239

Posted By Orlok50

The Excel sheet that you showing us is simply...

The Excel sheet that you showing us is simply based on the experience of users and don't have any connection with the recommandations of the manufacturer like f.e. Hutchinson...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-22-19, 01:54 AM

Replies: 13

Air leak from "tubeless-ready" rim

Views: 12,239

Posted By Orlok50

30psi isn't enough for road tires, must be at...

30psi isn't enough for road tires, must be at least 80psi.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-15-19, 03:33 AM

Replies: 13

Air leak from "tubeless-ready" rim

Views: 12,239

Posted By Orlok50

These holes are to evacuate water in the rim, so...

These holes are to evacuate water in the rim, so just block it with (some) tubeless tape at the inside.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-05-18, 05:33 AM

Replies: 36

Headset won't stay tight

Views: 13,589

Posted By Orlok50

Yep, you are right.!:foo:

Yep, you are right.!:foo:

Forum: Road Cycling

01-04-18, 08:09 AM

Replies: 66

Professional way to deal with reduced spoke tension after mounting tubeless tires

Views: 11,274

Posted By Orlok50

I noticed that too with my tubeless wheels but I...

I noticed that too with my tubeless wheels but I didn't make attention. Now I'll be aware of that while I check the spokes tensions of my wheels next time.!:foo:

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-04-18, 07:57 AM

Replies: 36

Headset won't stay tight

Views: 13,589

Posted By Orlok50

The cap as a bearing adjuster is only by an...

The cap as a bearing adjuster is only by an aluminium vork. For a carbon fork you use a compression plug like the one of TS.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-04-18, 05:23 AM

Replies: 65

Plasti Dip a CF Frame...

Views: 30,552

Posted By Orlok50

I painted my carbonframe partially...

I painted my carbonframe partially (black-on-black) with Motip sprayplast removable coating. It was very easy to do, like normal spray painting. Now almost 6 months later and 3000 km of cycling and...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-04-18, 03:46 AM

Replies: 36

Headset won't stay tight

Views: 13,589

Posted By Orlok50

I believe that you didn't tightening enough the...

I believe that you didn't tightening enough the plug.! Look also at bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/711520-torque-compression-plug-carbon-steerer.html;)

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-04-18, 03:33 AM

Replies: 9

Ultegra 6800 Front Derailleur Problem

Views: 5,039

Posted By Orlok50

Try to make sure the derailleur cage is set 3 mm...

Try to make sure the derailleur cage is set 3 mm above and parallel to the outer chainring. Take also a look at...

Forum: Introductions

04-14-17, 08:09 AM

Replies: 2

Hello from the Netherlands

Views: 1,045

Posted By Orlok50

Hello from the Netherlands

Hi Guys, I'm from Almere in the Netherlands and drive bikes all my life. Now, since 2012 I'm retired and spend a lot more time to ride with the racer, allmost 10.000km/year. The old steel racer I...

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