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Hi all. Been out today for a
Hi all. Been out today for a quick 50 minute ride and seem to have solved the issue. I changed to top 5mm spacer for an temporary alloy one and as said previously checked everything was in spec and assembled as per the manual. Now have a seat post squeek but that’s an easy one.
Big thanks to Red Kite Cycles in Shirley was in the area for something else so popped in they gave me some 0.25mm shims which I didn’t actually use in the end Really nice shop, friendly staff. Lots of bikes may have to buy an Enigma Ti from then next. Lovely!Interesting. I took it all
Interesting. I took it all apart and checked it over tonight and made sure it was installed 100% to spec. The bung is torqued to 4Nm which isn’t much but I will see what happens I’m riding another bike tomorrow but will give it a go Saturday.
I didn’t really have many thoughts about the bung assembly but that might be something worth investigating as for the carbon spacers I don’t think much of them either especially running some above the stem the contact patch isn’t much I think I may also replace them.
Cannodale specifically say no
Cannodale specifically say no spacers above the stem in the manual. They don’t mention assembly paste but they do for the seatpost. They are very specific on lots of things it’s the craziest manual i’ve ever seen i think they may even describe how to ride a bike!
But i get your point.
It’s an odd one some headsets
It’s an odd one some headsets come with a shim because with the bearing they decide to use the collet won’t hit hit the bearing top cover cane creek & FSA do it on some headsets I’m sure many other do.
I was thinking along the same lines to be honest Nixter at least it would then iliminate this as an issue. I can fudge something together.
The stem is 100% undone when I adjust the headset.
Nixter understand your
Nixter understand your comments and this is how mine is setup it’s a new frameset so wear isn’t an issue. Re the last couple of lines of your comment. It seems some frames may not be 100% to spec and require a 0.25-0.5mm shim under the headset upper race. If the bearing sits low in in the cup the upper race will bottom out on the top face of the bearing before it compresses the collet properly and you end up being unable to set the preload.
so I’m going to
1) check the length of the expander assembly so it meets the drawing.
2) Try to buy some micro spacers (fsa make them but I can’t see any stock in the uk) I think this is what steve_williams may be referring to. Steve if your still watching this thread where did you get them.
http://www.fullspeedahead.com/products/cyclocross/micro-spacers/
Ha! Really not that flexible
Ha! Really not that flexible to many years sitting behind a desk! From the geo chart and a drawing I did at work probably going to end up with 30-35mm. Not very Pro.
Yep torqued the bung with a
Yep torqued the bung with a torque wrench to spec in the manual. Didn’t use carbon assembly compound though because it doesn’t mention it in the manual are you using any?
I haven’t checked the depth of the bung but that’s a good point it is mentioned in the manual I will look tonight.
I have seen other people adding a spacer above the collet that holds the top bearing in but I can’t seem to source anything in the uk less than 1mm in .1/8. Where did you source yours from?
Shouldn’t really put spacers above the stem but the press review bikes from Cannondale usually do so don’t think that’s the problem.
You need to take the crank of
You need to take the crank of to really get a good look. It looks like FSA an Crank? 10mm allen key should get it off in 30 seconds. If your lucky it’s just paint.
How many miles have you got on those chainrings? The outers look interesting or it could be just the angle.
Had some cheap BBB ones for a
Had some cheap BBB ones for a few years which were very thick and had a zip up the back which were a little bit difficult to get on but did the job.
Wanted some new ones because they were getting tatty so bought some craft Siberians. Much thinner so no more moon boot looks but just as warm and much easier to get on. Also bought the matching gloves very happy with them.
I have been thinking about
I have been thinking about starting comutting again even bought a new set of lights. Got to admit I’m a bit of a wimp most of my commute is down country lanes so I’ve been putting it off Until it gets a little lighter I’m at work for 7. Not having breakfast before the commute in is also a good idea. So sounds like that’s the plan for Monday sorted.
Thanks to to all that have replied with ideas and encouragement.
Great choice I rode one for a
Great choice I rode one for a week last year and just bought a hi mod di2 frameset I loved it so much. Nearly finished building mine up it came with an fsa Pf30 in the box.
If it’s not in the box when your talking grams get the one with the best reviews. Never had a problem with bb30’s 6000 miles on my other bike think I’ve only repacked it with grease once and it gets abused.
Sticking with SRAM limits
Sticking with SRAM limits you. I assume personal preference? I run mixed SRAM shimano and have no particular preference so not buying or sellingdone gran Caneria and it’s
done gran Caneria and it’s brilliant Tenerife is the opposite island. The roads are perfect and the climbs long. Tenerife is supposedly similar. Can be windy.Had one for 5 days on gran
Had one for 5 days on gran canaria loved it. Stiff but I had no issues although I would like to try it on uk roads which are shocking. Not sure what wheels it was running but couldn’t feel any flex I’m 83kg. Brakes were brilliant but that maybe the new 11 speed ultegras which are different to my 10 speed ultegras. Didn’t really see the benefit of the 11 speed but did like the smaller shifter hoods.asked a very similar question
asked a very similar question here several months ago. I wouldn’t say i’m cured but well on the way the cure is practice, practice, and more practice.
Just got back back from Gran Caneria which has pretty much cured my fear with over 22000 feet of accenting and descending. The first ride i was so nervous my fingers were hurting from braking to much by the end of the 4 days i rode i was letting the bike run and really started to enjoy it. I’m still rubbish compared to most though just not fearing death.
