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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

All back together and ready to Rip! Thanks...

All back together and ready to Rip!

Thanks all for the help.

If I wanted to make a living as a wheel builder I would have to charge by the hour. :P

Rich

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

I was wrong, the flange holes are 2.6mm in...

I was wrong, the flange holes are 2.6mm in diameter. Still ok for 2mm spokes?

I disassembled the wheel (Older Zipp Speed Weaponry 404) and there are no spoke washers. Is it normal to not use them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

Thanks Andy, I will get new nipples. Rich

Thanks Andy, I will get new nipples.

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

I have ordered the hub mentioned above. It has...

I have ordered the hub mentioned above. It has 2.3mm spoke holes, can I use 2mm diameter spokes with that hole diameter? The current plan is to buy CX-RAY spokes and reuse the existing nipples. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

That makes sense, thank you for the explanation. ...

That makes sense, thank you for the explanation.

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

Thank you for working through this. It seems like...

Thank you for working through this. It seems like they didn't make much effort in making that drawing clear. I don't understand relative tension, that is new to me. I have ordered a hub with the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

Ordered! I am still looking for other options...

Ordered! I am still looking for other options like the T11 but at least this is on the way.

Thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

Thank you, that makes sense. The original Giant...

Thank you, that makes sense. The original Giant wheels were as you describe, composite fairings but the spokes seated in the aluminum rim.

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

interesting! Do these count as “soft fairings” ...

interesting! Do these count as “soft fairings”



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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

No secrets! But I will do that when I have time....

No secrets! But I will do that when I have time. More background:

Original hub Zipp 188 V8

From a quick measure of the old hub it looks like the White Industries T11 has the same offsets....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By richas

Hub Offsets - Critical?

Hi,
In another thread I talk about replacing a damaged hub on my rear rim brake Zipp 404 wheel. I am having a hard time finding a suitable 20h hub. I have found a Taiwanese hub but the flange...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By richas

I removed the old hub from the original Giant...

I removed the old hub from the original Giant rear wheel. Unfortunately it has damage from the crash, the spoke anchor points are distorted.

I am not finding the White Ind. T11 20H rear hubs in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By richas

Thank you for all the input on the T11 hubs. It...

Thank you for all the input on the T11 hubs. It dawned on me to take a look at the old, wrecked, rear wheel (original Giant). It has the same spoke count (20), they are also straight pull, 2mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By richas

What about this? ...

What about this?

https://wheelbuilder.com/white-industries-t11-rear-road-hub/

(With new spokes)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By richas

Thank you all for the input, I appreciate it. I...

Thank you all for the input, I appreciate it. I send a message to Zipp(SRAM) and will see what they say. In the meantime I might as well remove the hub and start taking some measurements. BTW it is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By richas

Stripped Zipp Rear 404 Hub HELP!

I have a set of older Zipp Wheels on my older Giant Propel. The original wheels were damaged beyond repair in a race crash. The replacement Zipp rear wheel had a stripped ratchet ring which is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By richas

Sorry for the delay and thanks all for the input....

Sorry for the delay and thanks all for the input. Definitely won't race this wheel, I thought I would see if I could true before tossing it.

I will take maddog34's advice and loosen the spokes to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By richas

Giant Wheel Corrosion

Older Giant Propel with original wheels. Crashed in a circuit race, rear wheel was was hit/run-over by someone behind me. I have since found a set of Zipps which, after some effort, are on the bike....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By richas

it could be new shifter time. I just inspected...

it could be new shifter time. I just inspected them and the internals are very clean but very dry. I lubed with tri-flow and they are working ok. They still miss once in awhile but they are much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By richas

Thanks all, I'll go at again to try to get it...

Thanks all, I'll go at again to try to get it clean.

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By richas

Not a cable issue, the lever is not engaging in...

Not a cable issue, the lever is not engaging in the shifter...
I am going to try to lube it again, maybe I am not getting lube where it needs to be.
Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By richas

Problems with Dura Ace Shifters

Dura Ace 9000 Series -

I am having trouble getting the small lever shifters (Shift to a higher gear) to engage. I know they won't engage if you have inadvertently pressed in the large lever, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,053
Posted By richas

it is 130mm thanks

it is 130mm

thanks
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,053
Posted By richas

Thank you all for the suggestions. I did find...

Thank you all for the suggestions. I did find this:
https://bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/Sta-Tru-TR21-Tubeless-V-brake-wheel-set.html

I am not sure it is a fit and I don't understand the hub...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,053
Posted By richas

Wheel recommendations

I have an older CX bike that I bought used for gravel riding. The previous owner put some narrow road wheels on it 622 x 15. This really pinches my 38 gravel grinder’s.
The bike has rim brakes. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-20, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 437
Posted By richas

They obviously need to lower the price of the...

They obviously need to lower the price of the Nanos. ;-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 437
Posted By richas

Ti Speedplay parts on eBay - FYI

I finally have a lightish bike and now I have been infected with weight-weenyism. I have Speedplay Zeros on my bikes and I noticed some Ti replacement parts on eBay. I bought a set of pedal plates,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,473
Posted By richas

Yes, those are the wheels and spokes. I am fairly...

Yes, those are the wheels and spokes. I am fairly confident that it is brake rub, the sound is very distinct. No noticeable side-side play at the hub. Wheel appears true. I do hear occasional rub in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,473
Posted By richas

Giant Propel Brake Rub

I have a new to me 2013 Propel, it is a thing of beauty and I love it. The front pads were rubbing on the front rim a bit so I backed off the barrel adjuster and used the allen screw adjustment on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

Well this ended up going in a different...

Well this ended up going in a different direction. I am the proud new owner of a 2013 giant Propel Advanced SL 1. More of a race bike than I was looking for but it happens to fit me perfectly (ISP...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

The bike I am looking at has SRAM Red components....

The bike I am looking at has SRAM Red components. I have found front and rear derailleurs, and cassettes to be readily available. The crankset was replaced with a compact cranes. Are there other...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

I am looking at a 2011 TCR Advanced SL at the...

I am looking at a 2011 TCR Advanced SL at the moment. It is a little under 16 lbs. It is a lovely bike and light with carbon wheels but I am concerned about a couple things:

It is older, with 10...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

Mine is 20.5 lbs....

Mine is 20.5 lbs....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

I will weigh mine when I have a chance. ...

I will weigh mine when I have a chance.

what about going from 11 speed to an older 10 speed, will I hate it?

Rich
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

I have the ability to do all the maintenance. I...

I have the ability to do all the maintenance. I have a very technical background and so that’s not a problem.Incidentals after the purchase is a really good point though. cables, chain, brakes, Bar...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,734
Posted By richas

The Next Bike

I am looking for opinions on used bikes. I am looking at used as my budget is probably around $2k and I think used will give the most bang. I am currently riding a 2016 Giant Defy Disc which I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,322
Posted By richas

Headset Bearings for 2016 Giant Defy Disc 1

Here are the markings on the bearings:

Top
th mr1211-1/8 45deg x 45deg J5

bottom
TH mr168 1-1/4 45deg x 45deg J5

I cannot find these bearings (definitively) online. Is there a more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By richas

I recently adjusted the pads, very little lever...

I recently adjusted the pads, very little lever throw.

Thanks

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By richas

Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I...

Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I will probably try new pads or more likely, the HY/RD caliper.

If I thought I could sell my wife on a new bike cause I didn't like my front brakes,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By richas

Thanks again for the advice. How about this? ...

Thanks again for the advice. How about this?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By richas

It is 2016 Giant Defy Disc 1 Shimano 105...

It is 2016 Giant Defy Disc 1

Shimano 105 shifters
the Brakes are TRP Spyre-C, Mechanical disc, 160mm

Thanks

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By richas

Better Disc Brake Pads

I had a close call the other day. A car tried to t-bone me, he saw me at the last second and we manged to avoid contact. (I was going over his hood for sure...)

I had the rear brake locked up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,403
Posted By richas

I am sticking with my 15mm wide Bontager 6700s...

I am sticking with my 15mm wide Bontager 6700s for now. I have them all cleaned up and a new pair of Gravel Grinder 38s installed.

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,276
Posted By richas

I am sticking with my 15mm wide Bontager 6700s...

I am sticking with my 15mm wide Bontager 6700s for now. I have them all cleaned up and a new pair of Gravel Grinder 38s installed.

I have learned a lot about wheel building which may or may not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,276
Posted By richas

I appreciate this, one worry is not knowing when...

I appreciate this, one worry is not knowing when to worry...

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,276
Posted By richas

Oh I am totally up for this! (Minus the truing,...

Oh I am totally up for this! (Minus the truing, I'll let a pro do that) An no, never done it before, but I am very ept.

I will look for the spoke calculator, thanks.

Looking at the DT...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,276
Posted By richas

Swapping Out Rims

In another thread I discussed how my gravel bike rims are narrow for the tires I run, they are 622x15. While I would like to go out and buy new wheels there is no budget for that. How feasible is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,403
Posted By richas

Thank you for the input. No, I have had the bike...

Thank you for the input. No, I have had the bike for about a year and have done a lot of rides. I am guessing that they are not the original wheels.

Rich
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,403
Posted By richas

622x15 Tire Sizes

Hi,
I have an older Blue Norcross EX CX bike. The wheels on it are 622x15. The tires it came with are 700x40c. From what I have found these seem to be too big for the rims:
...
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