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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

Only a newer cassette. The chain on it isn't worn...

Only a newer cassette. The chain on it isn't worn anyway.

Yes I'm still looking at picking one up as it would be a useful tool to have.

Wondering if the problem could have been caused by the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

I have just removed the cassette and replaced it...

I have just removed the cassette and replaced it with a same spec 11sp one which I know has only done circa. 1500mi from new with a 1500mi chain - so I know is good. Checked the wheel for alignment...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

Cables, housings and inner routed sheathing were...

Cables, housings and inner routed sheathing were all replaced with brand new using a Dura Ace set/sp41/jagwire slicklube.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

Not this. Even if they were crossed then the...

Not this. Even if they were crossed then the cables wouldn't be touching as they are also routed through brand new jagwire slicklube tubing which I have left in the frame when backfeeding the old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 03:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

In the workstand again, get the shifting right,...

In the workstand again, get the shifting right, cycle right through the gears multiple times without issue then all of a sudden it hesitates to downshift from the highest gears. Had to tighter the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 12:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

Not just under load.. I cannot get the indexing...

Not just under load.. I cannot get the indexing perfect which I believe is causing issues under load when a gear change is not perfect.
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i do have a known good casette to try but I suspect it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

Was ghost shifting I believe, but now I simply...

Was ghost shifting I believe, but now I simply can't get it to index perfectly. I've got to put too much tension in the cable to get it indexed.

Once I do get it indexed, if I put it in middle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By dja1

Impossible to index RD. SM-9100.

Purchased a SH bike from somebody at the club but after a few rides I started to notice skipping gears when putting the power down so decided to investigate before I ended up having an accident. At...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By dja1

Yes I do like the drop and this is part of the...

Yes I do like the drop and this is part of the reason I am riding slightly too small. I am flexible enough to handle a slammed bike and like the perceived aerodynamic advantage. Provided the basso...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By dja1

Got more info from seller. They have a 90mm stem...

Got more info from seller. They have a 90mm stem on it and also have the original 100mm -10° stem.

I feel my OP was misinterpreted? The 120mm is on the PX

​​​​​​With a 90mm on the basso, does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By dja1

How does the geometry of this Basso compare to my current bike?

Somebody at the club is selling their basso after having to stop riding. The price is right, and I think the size is too, but I wanted some feedback on how this would feel compared to my current...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By dja1

Done 75mi/2500ft. Not a struggle or hard work at...

Done 75mi/2500ft. Not a struggle or hard work at all, I was a little tired towards the end but I could have pushed on and done a century.

Mostly just saddle sore, slight neck discomfort but that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By dja1

I do think that this is the best option...

I do think that this is the best option realistically. A second group is doing an easier ride of about 65 mi, maybe some small hills. If I can do that with a group (I'm 99% sure I can) then I'm sure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By dja1

Small amount, maybe like 10-15lb. At 135lb I was...

Small amount, maybe like 10-15lb. At 135lb I was one of the best climbers in the group back when I was well into riding and would usually be waiting at the top of climbs. I'm sure that wouldn't be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By dja1

It would be hard working doing it 2x but I reckon...

It would be hard working doing it 2x but I reckon I could.

Sunday's are slower cafe rides so I wouldn't get dropped.

Did do a 20mi chainy, it was very hard work and I was at my absolute limit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By dja1

Could certainly be true. The club do have another...

Could certainly be true. The club do have another shorter, flatter ride on that day of 60-70mi. Maybe that would be a better idea l, just for the one week, then I could go from there depending on how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By dja1

Hilly century too much after a long hiatus?

I've really been enjoying my bike recently. I'd stopped for years, only really doing a few hundred mi each summer. Guess it lost its magic one day with my poor mental health but things have really...
Forum: Touring
06-13-22, 04:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,634
Posted By dja1

We can still buy from the mainland but some...

We can still buy from the mainland but some businesses have not been able to put the proper arrangements in place to make it viable. It is quite an unfortunate situation really, not to get into...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 04:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,500
Posted By dja1

No, not a scam. There is clearly a point in a...

No, not a scam. There is clearly a point in a rider's experience where they can make gains in terms of kit otherwise TT riders and triathletes for example would not be investing in gains like the...
Forum: Touring
06-12-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,634
Posted By dja1

Few ideas for my first tourer. What should I look for? touring bike?

(Title should read "Few ideas for my first tourer. What should I look for?" - can it be edited?)

I've been fairly committed to cycling for probably 8 years now, and while it has sometimes been in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,500
Posted By dja1

This reply really put it into perspective for me...

This reply really put it into perspective for me given what I was originally thinking. The bike market is becoming a big scam I think and is just sucking people into fads to get money off them. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,500
Posted By dja1

Are bicycles which require proprietary parts an unwise purchase?

I'm considering a new bike and have been erring with the possibility of going for a full aero frame/finishing kit/wheels from the likes of Ribble or Canyon. Yes, they seem very good on paper, and I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
Posted By dja1

New bike.. going from M, to S to X-S, how can I fit all these sizes?

I've been thinking of a purchasing a new bike recently, years ago I had my eyes set on a nice Canyon but after their sizing sounded weird, I went for a better value Planet X RT-80 offering instead in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

I can't imagine a basic bike rented form a large...

I can't imagine a basic bike rented form a large department store having much of a maintenance schedule at all... bit oil and a wipe down how and then.
New cable sheathings & an inner gear wire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

I can't imagine a basic bike rented form a large...

I can't imagine a basic bike rented form a large department store having much of a maintenance schedule at all... bit oil and a wipe down how any then.
New cable sheathings & an inner gear wire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

Sorted. New inner & out cable fitted and the bike...

Sorted. New inner & out cable fitted and the bike now indexes right. Only concern was I feel like an STI might've gotten jammed; but I think it was my own fault, after index I left it in the 28 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By dja1

My fitness is reasonable once I get going....

My fitness is reasonable once I get going. Assuming I'm on a solo training ride where I can go at my own pace I might head out for 50-60 miles/4000ft climbing (some rolling countryside, a few hills;...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By dja1

Am I going to enjoy riding more & get some gains on club 10's on some fancy wheels?

With summer approaching again, I'm looking to get out more and more and thoughts of my next cycling relating purchase are festering. I haven't really been riding in about a year and have been falling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

QUICK UPDATE. so where is what I found inside...

QUICK UPDATE.
so where is what I found inside the shifters. As you can see it is quite frayed and there was a build up of polymer around each ferrule.http://imgur.com/a/RhepKDp


How risky is it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

I might bite the bullet and go for it knowing...

I might bite the bullet and go for it knowing that it may be useful in the future. I just see some folded steel and wonder how the shops can charge £62 for the thing. I bet it would be easy to make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

Ok. I have been toying with the idea of getting a...

Ok. I have been toying with the idea of getting a new hanger, replacements are available at a cost of £25, but from researching hanger damage & repair, I believe it isn't uncommon to have to align...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

I am sure a replacement of the rear gear mech...

I am sure a replacement of the rear gear mech cable would not hurt. I have been tempted to do away with the dura ace cables and go for the standard shimano ones as mentioned in the your comment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

Sadly I can't see the front mech throwing it out,...

Sadly I can't see the front mech throwing it out, the height looks to be spot on and I can trim to account for cross chaining otherwise this would be a nice straight forward fix for me I think.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

the polymer coating has stripped a little, but...

the polymer coating has stripped a little, but the cable remains intact and appears to operate smoothly inside the hood assembly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

I did actually have the pulley wheels off earlier...

I did actually have the pulley wheels off earlier to clean the inside of the cage as it has gotten quite dirty. I cleaned the wheels externally and wiped excess muck off both sides of the metal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,962
Posted By dja1

Impossible to get the bike properly indexed.

The high/low limit screws are correctly set. All shifts can physically be made, and the derailleur cannot travel beyond the top/bottom of the cassette. I can't feel any drag in the system either, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By dja1

more detailed pics: https://imgur.com/a/rCUDhVb ...

more detailed pics: https://imgur.com/a/rCUDhVb
and a better image of the stock ring: https://bit.ly/34sx4HM (https://bit.ly/34sx4HM)

when I compare the teeth above the 'dura-ace' engraving, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By dja1

In case any links were sticky. I couldn't feel...

In case any links were sticky. I couldn't feel any but cleaned and lubricated it anyway to be sure.

I've ordered a new direct replacement for the chainring. It looks so much different than when it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By dja1

I don't think it skips in the 34 tooth, but I'd...

I don't think it skips in the 34 tooth, but I'd have to check this one. Struggling to find a direct replacement in the UK, so I might go for a replacement from AbsoluteBlack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By dja1

I find this hard to gauge myself, but I agree...

I find this hard to gauge myself, but I agree that the teeth do look a lot different from when they were new, but I wouldn't say they look hooked or like shark fins much, the telltale signs they are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By dja1

​​​​​​ It's a carbon frame. The hanger looks...

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It's a carbon frame. The hanger looks straight, but I know it's one of those things that sometimes isn't visible to the naked eye, and I understand this may be a poss. culprit.
£25 for a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By dja1

I can't figure out why I am getting chain skip, what next?

I'm getting really severe chain skip whenever I ride my bike; more often than not when I move off in the big ring, standing & putting torque on the drivetrain, my cranks slip, almost resulting in an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

One of the lads from cycling club looked at the...

One of the lads from cycling club looked at the bike today. When back pedalling stationary, he noticed that the chain was jumping off the casette slightly where it meets the teeth at the top of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

From what I can tell though, the derailleurs are...

From what I can tell though, the derailleurs are adjusted ok. The rear is not allowing any travel past the top of bottom of casette body if I try to get to to, and the front looks to be less than a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

I do suspect it could be the rings. I'm going to...

I do suspect it could be the rings. I'm going to go for a ride tomorrow and use the little ring to see if I can get the thing to slip.
50t 9000 rings seem rare to come by so I'm thinking of getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

Hopefully these are something to go off, there is...

Hopefully these are something to go off, there is one picture either side of the RD and one of entire drivetrain. (3 most recent in the album linked at the bottom of this post) plus some from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

I can do. Anything in particular? Just the entire...

I can do. Anything in particular? Just the entire drivetrain showing the chain, in certain gears, or individual components?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

I guess that this would come in hand with chain...

I guess that this would come in hand with chain length? I cut the new chain to the exact same number of links to the old one, which wasn't giving me any issues during any point in it's lifetime,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

Replaced the casette and the issue is still...

Replaced the casette and the issue is still there. I might just take it into my local bike shop tomorrow and have them take a closer look at it as I'm not sure what to try next and don't just want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-19, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,383
Posted By dja1

hmmm I wonder. The freehub on these fulcrum...

hmmm I wonder. The freehub on these fulcrum racing sports has given me grief before.. crap had gotten into it need cleaning/resealing. I might take the wheel into my lbs and ask them to have a quick...
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