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Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-16, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,703
Posted By sugarbaker

I didn't have any trouble routing my hydraulic...

I didn't have any trouble routing my hydraulic lines through my 3T ergonova drop bars
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-16, 07:47 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,733
Posted By sugarbaker

I did the front disc/rear caliper thing just so...

I did the front disc/rear caliper thing just so you would question it
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,733
Posted By sugarbaker

my 1x11. 44 tooth chainring and 10-42 tooth...

my 1x11. 44 tooth chainring and 10-42 tooth cassette. I just finished the build, but have been enjoying the wide range cassette.

Believe it or not, I can even pedal on flat ground...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,283
Posted By sugarbaker

I added a small paragraph under the full bike...

I added a small paragraph under the full bike pic... just to warn people that while the seller states the fork is 140mm and 160mm compatible, the bike fits a 160mm rotor with no spacers for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-16, 12:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,283
Posted By sugarbaker

The Hydro rim brake is great... very close in...

The Hydro rim brake is great... very close in feel to the disc brake. I've set my levers up so they both have the same amount of reach and the rim brake is very easy to adjust for pull (so matches...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-16, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,283
Posted By sugarbaker

I think that would be an over reaction. remember...

I think that would be an over reaction. remember that carbon fiber is dependent on epoxy to obtain it's rigidity. The picture shown here is a poor representation of the actual product, it's just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,283
Posted By sugarbaker

I wouldn't let the post mount facing discourage...

I wouldn't let the post mount facing discourage you, while I don't particularly trust my LBS to do the job, I later found out that my local REI also has the tool and would have finished the job for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-16, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,283
Posted By sugarbaker

I'm sure you're correct, and I'm sure I wanted to...

I'm sure you're correct, and I'm sure I wanted to do the job myself. I enjoy the work and learning how to accomplish the tasks that are typically outside the scope of the typical cyclist. Being a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-16, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,283
Posted By sugarbaker

eBay Chinese Fork Review

Earlier this summer, I started (and have now completed) a thread documenting the build of my 2003-2005 model Allez Comp Crmo

While this bike originally came with rim brakes, my hope for the build...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-16, 02:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

A couple of problems I see with this... although...

A couple of problems I see with this... although in a pinch it may be better than nothing. The first problem is that you have to maintain parallelism between the individual posts; the tool gives you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-16, 05:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Yeah, I hear you... but I am considering the fact...

Yeah, I hear you... but I am considering the fact that between the price of the Chinese fork ($88) and the older facing tool ($120 on eBay... but new in box), I still don't have the money invested...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-16, 03:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Chinese carbon fork update

So I've completed the assembly of my Allez Comp Crmo... the last step was to bleed and adjust the brakes. What I have found (and should have anticipated now that I've inspected the fork) is that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-16, 02:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

[QUOTE=Jarrett2;19045737]Thanks. I guess I need...

[QUOTE=Jarrett2;19045737]Thanks. I guess I need to lengthen my chain
QUOTE]

if it shifts without problems and runs smooth, I don't see any need for you to lengthen the chain. I left mine a link...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

From the hoods, I would say it takes a little...

From the hoods, I would say it takes a little more effort to stop than the SRAM brakes on my mountain bike. That being said, when you are in the drops, 1 finger is enough. I still have some...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Here is the derailleur in the largest cog. ...

Here is the derailleur in the largest cog.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-16, 04:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

I am aware that adapters exist, and I am actually...

I am aware that adapters exist, and I am actually capable in my shop of fabricating mounts to the frame... I just didn't want to go through the trouble. I'm perfectly satisfied with the mix and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Will do when I get home.

Will do when I get home.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-16, 01:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

I used the chainring with the largest cog and...

I used the chainring with the largest cog and added 4 links (about 2 inches). I found a YouTube video of a bike mechanic (sram) setting up a 1x11 bike... This is the method he used. Sorry I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

The cassette is a sram xx1 10-42.

The cassette is a sram xx1 10-42.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-16, 11:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

well, the almost finished bike... needs pedals,...

well, the almost finished bike... needs pedals, and water bottle cages (on order). As it is right now, and as accurately as I can gage with my bathroom scale (me+bike, minus my weight), the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Here are the missing parts I forgot to post... ...

Here are the missing parts I forgot to post...

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KsnzfPHJFsY/V6jjQSESyHI/AAAAAAAAEXw/Ha6hItbQfgYfOmO21R5WBGRyqvEJ6i7VACHM/s2048-no/IMG_1466.JPG
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

At this point it is just math... You can add it...

At this point it is just math... You can add it up, as I've posted all the pics of parts on scales (edit: I realize I'm missing the photos of the shifters, brakes and chainring, I will post them when...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-16, 04:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

As of now, I've acquired all the parts for the...

As of now, I've acquired all the parts for the build, minus tubes and pedals (and I need some brake fluid to finish the brakes).

Combined weight of all parts to this point is 7699 grams (7.7 kg)...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-16, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By sugarbaker

I will check locally to see if any of my LBS(s)...

I will check locally to see if any of my LBS(s) can help me out.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By sugarbaker

will Zipp 30 Course with 28c tires fit?

I have a 2003 Steel Allez Comp that I'm building up and I'm curious if anyone has put a set of Zipp 30 Course wheels on that frame with 28c tires. I know they are a wider wheel set, so want to check...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-16, 03:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

the reason to go with the Sram XD driver is...

the reason to go with the Sram XD driver is weight savings... the Shimano (and sram) 11-42 cassettes are half a pound (about) heavier than the lighter XD equivalents.

I have found a solution,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

some more pieces of my build acquired... ...

some more pieces of my build acquired...

Bontrager Serano RXL Saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,475
Posted By sugarbaker

as long as the lever created by the fork is the...

as long as the lever created by the fork is the same length (axel to crown length), there would be no difference in the force on the head tube between a rim brake and a disc brake considering both...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,475
Posted By sugarbaker

the Ebay vender that I bought the fork from is ...

the Ebay vender that I bought the fork from is "linbikeparts".
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 08:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,475
Posted By sugarbaker

I have not had a chance to ride the fork yet......

I have not had a chance to ride the fork yet... I'm still slowly acquiring parts for the bike.

As for the vendor, it was an eBay purchase for $88 (this includes shipping). I don't have the exact...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-16, 10:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,475
Posted By sugarbaker

I recently went through a very similar search....

I recently went through a very similar search. One option that was pointed out to me was Woundup Carbon Roadx disc fork.

I ended up ordering a Chinese fork from eBay that met the specs of my bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-16, 05:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Compression plug and carbon spacers ...

Compression plug and carbon spacers
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-16, 10:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,008
Posted By sugarbaker

I use clipless pedals on all my bikes... Road and...

I use clipless pedals on all my bikes... Road and mountain. The only time I wish I had flats was when I'm riding somewhere in regular clothes... Like a restaurant or convenience store.

If you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-16, 06:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Some pics of parts I've acquired so far on the...

Some pics of parts I've acquired so far on the scales.

frame on scale...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,345
Posted By sugarbaker

I also recommend buying a helmet from a local...

I also recommend buying a helmet from a local dealer. A used helmet, even if it was just dropped on the floor should go in a trash can. Buying one from someone other than a respected/known shop is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

frame completely stripped down is 1736 grams......

frame completely stripped down is 1736 grams... not my lightest frame, but lighter than I anticipated.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

I am out of town for a few days, but I'll see...

I am out of town for a few days, but I'll see about getting the frame on a scale when I get home.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-16, 08:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Since you asked, My intent is to build up the...

Since you asked, My intent is to build up the bike as a 1x11 group set, with hydraulic disc brake in front, but will put a hydraulic rim brake in back due the lack of disc brake mounts in the rear. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-16, 12:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-16, 08:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,531
Posted By sugarbaker

Allez Comp Crmo - first steel frame build

I've been looking for one of these frames for almost 10 years... Had a few missed opportunities in the past, but finally got one in my size for a good deal. I'll be building this up in something of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-16, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,207,340
Posted By sugarbaker

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_gG1ZNfeIug/V4EL...

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_gG1ZNfeIug/V4EL6_YngmI/AAAAAAAAEJk/T-G0LrP4ehMmhdTHQ9QMyN1hRvD1nwM7ACHM/s1024-no/IMG_1435.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-16, 08:40 AM
Replies: 568
Views: 314,782
Posted By sugarbaker

And my steel Allez build begins... ...

And my steel Allez build begins...

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_gG1ZNfeIug/V4EL6_YngmI/AAAAAAAAEJk/T-G0LrP4ehMmhdTHQ9QMyN1hRvD1nwM7ACHM/s1024-no/IMG_1435.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-16, 06:20 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 314,782
Posted By sugarbaker

2002 Allez Sport. All components upgraded in...

2002 Allez Sport. All components upgraded in 2010 to 10 spd Ultegra SL (a group that fell between Ultegra and Dura Ace but only lasted a couple of years).

Easton wheels, Thomson seat post, toupe...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By sugarbaker

here is the exact auction. The seller states...

here is the exact auction. The seller states there is only 1 left of the original 10. I have seen other auctions for the same (I assume) fork, but this seller is the only one that specified the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-16, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By sugarbaker

Pulled the trigger on a chinese fork that fits...

Pulled the trigger on a chinese fork that fits the requirements for my build. $88 included the shipping and it will give me a first hand inspection. I will give it a go because I like the style and...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-26-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,391
Posted By sugarbaker

Thank you, this is exactly my thoughts but was...

Thank you, this is exactly my thoughts but was hoping for confirmation as you have given.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-26-16, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,391
Posted By sugarbaker

Braking forces on head tube

I'm seeking a bit of help... I recently acquired a steel frame that was built in 2003. It was built up with rim brakes front and back. As I rebuild the bike, my intent is to put a disc brake up...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By sugarbaker

I will look into Chris Igleheart and the Woundup...

I will look into Chris Igleheart and the Woundup X options. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-16, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By sugarbaker

there are disc forks on the market for the road...

there are disc forks on the market for the road bike frames... the problem being that all of them that I can find have a tapered steer tube that my frame won't accommodate. I have found one solution...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-16, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By sugarbaker

Long question regarding fork for new project

Looking for suggestions and advice...

I'm currently building up a bike on a used steel frame I acquired. The frame requires a 1 1/8" straight steer tube and a 45mm rake. My hope is to convert...
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