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Sit and spin for me, with
Sit and spin for me, with properly low gears.
My daughter has some 27.5″
My daughter has some 27.5″ carbon rims on Novatec rims, 1200g the set, on her xc mountain bike. Round, lightweight, look smart. So far so good.
Yes, I’ve mixed them.
Yes, I’ve mixed them.
Daughters CX bike is running
Daughters CX bike is running 11-42 11 speed on the back with an Ultegra mech, and no Goat link. I didn’t think it was possible either!
Do you have a brother called
Do you have a brother called PHILMUTE? The style of your advert sounds strangely familiar.
I was going to suggest just
I was going to suggest just mash the bolt head off with a drill. Top cap will come off, releasing tension on bolt. Then just undo by hand from star nut or whatever other gadget is down there.
However, if the bolt rounded off, that suggests it might be seized into the star nut. A set of stud extractors is useful.
You would probably want to replace a star nut that seized. If you get aggressive with a drill it will break apart and you can take the bits out.
hopefully you don’t have a carbon steerer tube.
I’ve got Hunt 4 Seasons on my
I’ve got Hunt 4 Seasons on my cyclocross bike. The original Rollen wheel popped apart at the weld on a fast farm track. I am impressed with the Hunts – tubeless tyres stay on at low pressure, hubs keep rolling through all the abuse of CX, rims are true.
Assuming you have double
Assuming you have double rather than triple chainring, and a fairly recent Tiagra mech, then you would need one 11 speed shifter, chain and cassette. The rear mech will be fine with an 11 speed shifter. The front mech and shifter could stay. If you are changing cassette and chain, it would make sense to put new chainrings on – not because your existing ones are incompatible, but because they will be worn.
The bigger decision to make is about gearing. Going to 11 speed can give you the same range with smaller gaps, or a wider range between highest and lowest. Everyone has their opinions on this – some will claim you are not worthy to have an 11 tooth on the back, because who needs to go fast downhill? I live in a hilly area, and like to make it up without my knees exploding, and down as fast as I can. For that I’m looking at an XD freehub, and a 9 to x cassette, where x is as big as the range of the mech will handle. Then a subcompact chainring to get the low gears. If you ride in a flat area, you might choose differently.
I’ve got Hunt 4 Seasons on my
I’ve got Hunt 4 Seasons on my cross bike, thinking about getting some more to put the road tyres on as there is not much opportunity for cross racing atm.
Maybe someone will arrive on this thread suggesting that Hunt are a badged generic wheel set you can get much cheaper on AliExpress (without ever providing a direct link to such a mega bargain).
Five Ten flat pedal shoes.
Five Ten flat pedal shoes.
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/18940958.staff-knocked-onto-floor-bmw-crashes-bakery/#gallery1
I passed this scene yesterday. Apparently self driving BMW swerved to avoid another car. Shop should have had lights and bright signs on.
Ice spikes in the morning,
Ice spikes in the morning, slicks in the evening you say? If only there was something you could zip off when you got to work? Look no further than the retyre!
https://www.retyre.co/products/winter-traveler/
More seriously- I used Schwalbe ice spikers on my mountain bike in the winter. I kept them on an old set of wheels. The best surface was packed freeze/thaw snow, and they would take on verglassed rock just fine. They did wear down after a few seasons of mountain biking, which is a lot less miles than a commute.
CW asked some manufacturers
CW asked some manufacturers this question. Short answer is safe.
Galvanic corrosion of aluminium fittings might be an issue, but you should be able to see that. UV degredation could be a problem if you have a raw frame and ride for Deliveroo in Dubai.
The fact you can still ride it after 15 years is probably the best evidence it is good. Any visible cracks in the carbon, or surface finish?
Yes, add the sealant, and
Yes, add the sealant, and swish it around.
Tiny spacer – can I claim my
Tiny spacer – can I claim my mince pie? The lockring won’t lock the cassette on firmly if spacers are missing, as it will bottom out on the freehub body instead of fully loading onto the cassette.
