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Forum: Commuting
03-23-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 6,616
Posted By Schlafen

As a rule of thumb, for a 1st commuter bike or a...

As a rule of thumb, for a 1st commuter bike or a 1st bike in general, go to your local bike shop. As someone mentioned above, keep it smple.
Bike shops usually keep a range of sizes, also basic...
03-13-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,404
Posted By Schlafen

I have 6 sets of wheels built with Syntesi hubs,...

I have 6 sets of wheels built with Syntesi hubs, the oldest set going on 7 years now. Only replaced the cartridge bearings once in the front hub on the oldest set of wheels about 3 years ago. Haven't...
03-11-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,913
Posted By Schlafen

Agreed, repurposing bags rarely works. My...

Agreed, repurposing bags rarely works.

My issue was that I've been struggling to find decent bags, for which I don't have to sell a bicycle in order to afford it and which fit my bike/handlebar...
03-08-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,913
Posted By Schlafen

You have the patience of a saint (ha). I've...

You have the patience of a saint (ha).

I've modified a cooler into a front bag and it was an unpleasant hand stitching experience. The material may have been the cause actually, it did put me off...
03-06-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,913
Posted By Schlafen

pastorbobnlnh not sure if you mentioned it...

pastorbobnlnh not sure if you mentioned it before but, which sewing machine are you using?

Been thinking of giving it a go myself as I can never find the bags that I want and xpack is relatively...
02-27-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,404
Posted By Schlafen

This bad boy: ...

This bad boy:

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11-30-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,287
Posted By Schlafen

Not trying to be rude but, are you asking a...

Not trying to be rude but, are you asking a different question to what this thread is all about? Am I missing something?
11-27-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,808
Posted By Schlafen

I can make clamps, not identical, but ...clamps....

I can make clamps, not identical, but ...clamps. My fork has quite thin and flexible blades, I very much love how it rides, but I was worried the fork blades would be damaged long term by the extra...
11-27-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,808
Posted By Schlafen

That is such a clean setup. I wish I knew...

That is such a clean setup. I wish I knew clamping the fork blades like that was an option before I had canti posts brazed onto my Peugeot.
11-05-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,230
Posted By Schlafen

Can confirm, these hubs are outrageous.

Can confirm, these hubs are outrageous.
10-24-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 913
Posted By Schlafen

I'm running 1x11s on an 26" wheel xbike built for...

I'm running 1x11s on an 26" wheel xbike built for commuting and general moping around, a bit ratty as a theft deterrent, 11-32 cassette, 36t chainring, Microshift 11s MTB thumbie, Deore 5100...
10-22-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,700
Posted By Schlafen

Personally, I'm happy with ~2.5mm on my cranks,...

Personally, I'm happy with ~2.5mm on my cranks, so the spindle doesn't bottom out against the bolt, what does Shimano recommend for these cranks?
10-22-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,700
Posted By Schlafen

I'm talking about the outer end of the spindle,...

I'm talking about the outer end of the spindle, the one inside the crank. The top red line is the face of the crank arm, the bottom red line is the end of the spindle. If the spindle doesn't stop...
10-22-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,700
Posted By Schlafen

looking at the drive side spindle taper, how far...

looking at the drive side spindle taper, how far inside the hole is the end of the spindle, from being flush with the crank face on the drive side? You need to remove the plastic cover and crank bolt...
10-22-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,700
Posted By Schlafen

how far into the crank is the spindle taper?

how far into the crank is the spindle taper?
10-22-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By Schlafen

Very possible, considering Wiggle/CRC and many...

Very possible, considering Wiggle/CRC and many others seem to be in the same situation. I have ordered some 11s chains from Wiggle on Thursday, for a steal at £8 each, however, I fully expect an...
10-22-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,700
Posted By Schlafen

Is the frame straight? Rear wheel centered?

Is the frame straight? Rear wheel centered?
10-22-23, 05:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By Schlafen

PSA: Ribble Clearance Sale - Shimano Hubs

Hi all,

Ribble has a clearance sale going on, some people may be interested in stocking up on some 32h rim brake Shimano Tiagra RS-400 hubs, with steel freehub bodies:
...
10-18-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,015
Posted By Schlafen

Got one already a while ago, planned to upgrade...

Got one already a while ago, planned to upgrade from wood to extruded aluminium at some point, then I'll fit the fork mount as well. Mainly as I need front mudguard clearance for.my rando bike, which...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,933
Posted By Schlafen

Minimal front rack maybe?

Minimal front rack maybe?
10-14-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,015
Posted By Schlafen

I use a £5 saw horse. ...

I use a £5 saw horse.

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09-24-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,176
Posted By Schlafen

Decathlon 900 something, about 5 years old,...

Decathlon 900 something, about 5 years old, £20.00 from the local Decathlon store. Standard aluminium pump but I can seat my tubeless tyres with it. Don't think it's serviceable, never even...
09-20-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,991
Posted By Schlafen

verktyg thanks for your input. I've ordered the...

verktyg thanks for your input. I've ordered the screws last winter off ebay from a UK seller, they're supposed to be genuine Simplex screws as well, although I can't see any branding on them.

As...
09-19-23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,991
Posted By Schlafen

Thanks for the info 1simplexnut , I may start a...

Thanks for the info 1simplexnut , I may start a thread at some point.

dddd , UNC #10-24 screws seem like a very good alternative, thread pitch is 1.058mm, which should be negligible for this...
09-17-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,991
Posted By Schlafen

Hi verktyg , digging up an old thread, I know, I...

Hi verktyg , digging up an old thread, I know, I know...

Hoping for some help regarding my current build, but before that I have to thank you for sharing priceless information regarding the...
09-07-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,167
Posted By Schlafen

more details/pictures about the bike please

more details/pictures about the bike please
09-05-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,167
Posted By Schlafen

When I first tried friction shifting, it was with...

When I first tried friction shifting, it was with with DiaCompe silver shifters as bar end shifters, 10s cassette. Boy was that a struggle in traffic. Out of the 10 cogs at the back it felt like I...
08-31-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,404
Posted By Schlafen

I'll give friction shifting another go. ...

I'll give friction shifting another go.

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Forum: Commuting
08-16-23, 04:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,257
Posted By Schlafen

Sealant in tubes is messier than sealant in tyre....

Sealant in tubes is messier than sealant in tyre.
I've only heard about GP5000's being a pain to mount, there's a plethora of tubeless tyres available at this point.
Forum: Commuting
08-02-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,257
Posted By Schlafen

That's actually by the book. Personally, I...

That's actually by the book.
Personally, I replace the tyres on my commuter every spring as they don't last longer than 1 year and put about 120ml of sealant in each new tyre. I only take the tyre...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-23, 12:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,295
Posted By Schlafen

Damn, no retirement plans?

Damn, no retirement plans?
Forum: Commuting
08-01-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,771
Posted By Schlafen

2 miles is a 20min walk. It'll take you longer to...

2 miles is a 20min walk. It'll take you longer to gear up with the items on your list for 10min of actual riding.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,257
Posted By Schlafen

Setup: brand new tubeless wheels come pre-taped...

Setup: brand new tubeless wheels come pre-taped (replace the tubeless tape if buying used wheels), fit a tubeless tyre, fill with 90-100ml of sealant. Done.

Maintenance: take the tyre off, wipe...
07-31-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 829
Posted By Schlafen

https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/FH-M565-1487/EV-...

https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/FH-M565-1487/EV-FH-M565-1487B.pdf

Shimano part # 30R 9801
07-30-23, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 607
Posted By Schlafen

'Nonferrous material girl? Does she wear a helmet...

'Nonferrous material girl? Does she wear a helmet or just her breast cone?' This had me wheezing....This guy writes.
07-16-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,778
Posted By Schlafen

Lol, you mean I can't tell someone that you can...

Lol, you mean I can't tell someone that you can use a digger to dig a hole just because they spent their entire life digging holes with a shovel?

I've only pointed out where 3d printing is today,...
07-15-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,778
Posted By Schlafen

You can literally 3D scan a part with your iPhone...

You can literally 3D scan a part with your iPhone and send it to one of the 100's of companies out there that can print your 3D file, you don't have to do everything yourself, fella.
Your result...
07-15-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,116
Posted By Schlafen

never thougt of taking a bike with me in the...

never thougt of taking a bike with me in the throne room, usually my phone keeps me entertained. I just hope you washed the bike before throwing it on the bed like that.
07-15-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,778
Posted By Schlafen

We can 3D print whatever we want now. My...

We can 3D print whatever we want now.

My prediction is that alot of people on here will stop riding, way before the world runs out of old, sub par bicycle parts, for one reason or another but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,337
Posted By Schlafen

Panaracer Gravelking Plus TLC Slick 32mm. Used...

Panaracer Gravelking Plus TLC Slick 32mm.
Used exclusively for the past 2 years, group rides, events, commuting, everywhere really. 3rd set fitted 2 weeks ago.
When I switched to this tyre I bought...
03-16-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,211
Posted By Schlafen

I'm shifting a 42/24 with a GRX 400 FD and Sram...

I'm shifting a 42/24 with a GRX 400 FD and Sram Rival 22 lever. Had the same crank with 42/20 and Exage 500LX triple front derailleur, same levers. They work fine.

In order to shift these massive...
02-12-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Schlafen

I filed the DS crank and unfortunately, the...

I filed the DS crank and unfortunately, the corrrosion is not going away, not comfortable filing away more material and riding these cranks, well the DS crank, can see nothing wrong with the NDS...
02-07-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Schlafen

I bought them used a few months back, as far as I...

I bought them used a few months back, as far as I can and could tell at the time, they loooked like a matched pair, no suspicions prior to purchase, see pics attached which are from the eBay listing:...
02-07-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Schlafen

Why is the NDS crank not affected in the same way...

Why is the NDS crank not affected in the same way though?
At least I assume it's not affected as the damage is not visible.
02-06-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Schlafen

Salt corrosion is definitely on the table, the...

Salt corrosion is definitely on the table, the cranks come from the Brighton area (southern seaside town in UK).

These craters are quite deep, not sure what the limit is tbh....
02-06-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Schlafen

Strange corrosion on Stronglight 49D cranks

I've just started polishing a set of 49D cranks that were showing some surface corrosion. The NDS crank seems fine after first pass with 240g and can easily take that to a mirror finish. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,337
Posted By Schlafen

My favourite tubeless tyre for the past couple...

My favourite tubeless tyre for the past couple years has been Panaracer GravelKing Plus TLC. I can mount this tyre with my bare hands grrr...and a track pump.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,744
Posted By Schlafen

I have 6 sets of wheels handbuilt with Miche...

I have 6 sets of wheels handbuilt with Miche Primato Syntesi hubs, 3 pawl freehubs. Oldest set is about 7 years old, 4 sets between 3 and 5 years old, and 1 set less than 2 years old but very low...
12-30-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,913
Posted By Schlafen

I searched for a canti GR for about a year before...

I searched for a canti GR for about a year before I moved on and built my PX10. Had the new disc GR in my cart for a month but couldn't do it, it's practical but ugly ( the rear dropouts/seat stays...
12-26-22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 51,913
Posted By Schlafen

Very nice bike you got there, quite rare now. I...

Very nice bike you got there, quite rare now. I assume you're aware this bike is low trail and is designed to carry the load on the front, right?
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