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SJS carry a number of Novatec
SJS carry a number of Novatec spares, and could likely advise or cross-reference any part numbers. Worth a call I reckon.
The comments thread on the
The comments thread on the Fli Distribution article are reminiscent of a Li-ion battery fire. Goes on for days, will probably look like it’s run its course and then flare up again before the road.cc staff brigade remove it.
Thanks everyone so far, some
Thanks everyone so far, some things to look at there.
Author of that was Stu Kerton
Author of that was Stu Kerton, still on the staff I believe.
The link I referenced is here: https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/ultegra-r8000/BR-R8000.html
Shimano have been known to err on the side of conservative with specs hence the reason I assumed you were looking for real world experience.
Probably the answer to that
Probably because the answer to that is on Shimano’s website for everyone to see, 28mm. I suspect the OP is after real-world experience of running out of spec wheel & brake combos such as the 29mm FFWD Tyro with Ultegra.
The 2021 article is worth a look. B1NSF comes up as a white Mercedes 2008 on DVLA.While you’re doing DVLA checks, don’t forget to check date of last V5C issue, on this reg it’s 20/02/23, so nothing automatically dodgy with it being on a blue C Class in 2021.
The DAG2.2 is £65 at Sigma
The DAG2.2 is £65 at Sigma and Wiggle at the moment, the £120 model available is the latest DAG3. The Lifeline Pro (Wiggle/CRC own brand) can be had for £40.
Copper based grease is a good call – I’m not so keen on a spray version as you typically only want to use a tiny amount in a specific place.A word of advice ref copper grease, always use sparingly and with gloves if possible. Have a rag handy to wipe off excess, and whatever you do, don’t touch anything else until you’ve thoroughly washed your hands.
Me before learning this lesson:
DP-2 – I’ll venture that this costs more than…a pair of cheapey pedals. 100% niche.Very much niche, I think I paid about £11 for it. I must have saved actual minutes of my life being able to hand turn it in and not having to check it’s RH thread.
I’d already got a good Park chain whip and now I’ve gone Rohloff for my main bike so cassette removal is much rarer, but if I hadn’t or was starting fresh I would want a Pedros vise whip or the decathlon simpler version and a Crombie, abbeytools if I was feeling flush or something cheaper if I could find it.Having a handle on the cassette locking tool would have made my life so much easier, and abbeytools make some lovely stuff.
Agree ref Decathlon chain whip (the one with no whip). It’s by far the easiest and least messy I’m my opinion. I’m never going back to the whip type.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/chain-whip-cassette-remover/_/R-p-200
Dummy pedal? What’s that??!! I have a pair of cheap plastic pedals (came with a my nice race bike!)It’s a handle with a 9/16″ thread on it that can be hand tightened into a driveside crank. Must admit I never thought I’d need one, but built a couple of bikes recently and it’s fantastic for indexing gears without having pedals, either mid-build or if they’ve come off while removing cranks. Photo of mine attached, it’s a Park Tool DP-2.
Hanger alignment tool. Maybe a little too niche. I did drop my bike and bend the hanger…but got it back OK with the big adjustables.I wouldn’t rule this out as niche. Sometimes a hanger is bent without you even knowing it, let alone knowing you’ve dropped the bike. Once you know how to use it, its genuinely useful and saves loads of time wondering why your gears are skipping.
I think they’re covered by
I think they’re covered by the cassette tool and the BB tool for both types of lockring.
Also, on here towards the end
Also, on here towards the end of last year, there was a thread containing a rich seam of eclectic toolage ranging from “must have” to “just want”, it’s here:
https://road.cc/content/forum/those-go-bike-tools-296611
I think you have most things
I think you have most things covered, although I would recommend you also have a decent bench or work area, when I built my bike workshop, it was the dedicated space and having tools to hand that made such a difference. If you don’t already have something similar and have the space, I would also recommend some kind of tool organisation such as Perfolock.
Other kit I would recommend if money is available, in no particular order, as follows:
Cleaning kit
Some half decent brushes and a chain cleaner, also I’ve found a garden watering can is better than a pressure washer.Dummy hub & dropout spacers
Different as to whether you have QR or thru-axle or both, retains the chain under tension when the rear wheel is out.Dummy pedal
Essential if either building a bike or working when the pedals are offCable/hose routing kit
What it says.Derailleur hanger alignment tool
Your gears will never index properly if the hanger is bent, use one of these first.Flush side cutters
The sort that can cut cable ties without leaving a spiky bit.Magnetic torch
To shine a light on dark bits of the bike, useful to have an arm length away.Rubber mallet
For when percussive maintenance or gentle persuasion is required and a proper hammer would damage stuff.I have this already and can provide links or photos if you need.
Good lunch was it..
Good lunch was it?