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Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,155
Posted By TP_Mantis

Best Pads to use with Ice Tech rotors on Sram?

I have Sram Hydraulic on my road bike. I went with the Ice Tech Rotors. Stopping is great but the sound is not. light braking is quiet but medium to hard braking causes a grinding like sound.
I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-16, 06:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

haha, ohhh a prototype could have been fun but i...

haha, ohhh a prototype could have been fun but i am happy with 11
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-16, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

I got it figured out - thanks to all that helped....

I got it figured out - thanks to all that helped.
looks like the cable was bent inside the hood causing it to jam. Glad no serious damage or i wasnt going crazy
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

yup - its a 1x so no way to mix up the cables. ...

yup - its a 1x so no way to mix up the cables. Plus holding the cable and shifting the right shifter i an see the movement but it doesnt give me the 10 shifts expected

Nobody ever heard of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

To clarify - i can only shift through 2 cogs. ...

To clarify - i can only shift through 2 cogs. Not per shift. for example if the chain is in the middle cog, i can only shift twice - not the 10 shifts i should be able to shift.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

I do have the correct shifter on the correct side...

I do have the correct shifter on the correct side :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

Looigi, that is what i was doing. I was trying...

Looigi,
that is what i was doing. I was trying to get the 11 gears, 10 shifts but i was getting 2 shifts.
I am pretty familiar with how double tap works - but its my first time playing with one...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

Well i secured the cable and noticed i wasnt...

Well i secured the cable and noticed i wasnt getting movement out of the derailleur. I unsecured the cable and have been using manual tension to test the shifting.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,305
Posted By TP_Mantis

Sram red shifting issues

I have a new set of sram red hydro 22 shifters. I ran the cable this morning for the rear and the right shifter appears to only shift 2-3 times, not the 11 that i would expect.
Any thoughts what...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By TP_Mantis

awesome - thanks for all the quick replies

awesome - thanks for all the quick replies
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks RNAV but that doesnt help at all - I dont...

Thanks RNAV but that doesnt help at all - I dont work on my vehicles, just my bikes :-)
The Levers came with hoses connected to the disc calipers - they hoses were just really long. So I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By TP_Mantis

I have the kit :-) Just trying to see if i had...

I have the kit :-)
Just trying to see if i had to use it.
I guess i could try with the front first and see.

Does air in the line make the brakes feel soft / not engage (depending on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By TP_Mantis

Sram Hydro - cutting cable

Hi all,

This is my first time installing Hydraulic cables and i have a few questions. Any tips or links you want to send over to make this as pain free is welcomed.

Do i need to bleed the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,028
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks All! Appreciate the help

Thanks All!
Appreciate the help
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,028
Posted By TP_Mantis

Sorry about that - it is a Press Fit frame - not...

Sorry about that - it is a Press Fit frame - not threaded
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,028
Posted By TP_Mantis

Press Fit Bottom Bracket confusion

Hi All,
I am building a bike and after doing a lot of reading, i think i am more confused on bottom brackets.

Crankset:
Force CX1 PF30
Frame:
68mm wide
Bottom Bracket:
Are all PF30s...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By TP_Mantis

Well I can mimic the low end but not the top end.

Well I can mimic the low end but not the top end.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By TP_Mantis

Yes, it is a cyclocross frame. No Front...

Yes, it is a cyclocross frame.
No Front Derailleur limits the number of gears and terrain i can cover. Not for cyclocross racing, just an all around bike. So i will have 11-32 and a 50-34 Sram 22....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By TP_Mantis

Top Pull FD - Sram

I have a frame coming that is top pull, looking to buy a FR to go with my Red shifters and a Compact Crank. Looking at Force FD. I dont see a top pull FD from Sram's road group.
What do you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,296
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,296
Posted By TP_Mantis

Crankset & bottom Brackets compatible with BSA

Hi all, thanks for the help in advanced.

i have a BSA 68mm shell on my frame. Looking for compatible cranks and bottom brackets and i keep getting more confused what will work. any help would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 537
Posted By TP_Mantis

44 Straight Headtube - Tapered Fork Headset options (Orange)

Hi all,

Looking at pulling the trigger on a new build - the frame has a 44mm straight headtube and the fork I am looking at is 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 tapered.

I saw the Chris King Insert 7 that will...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By TP_Mantis

thanks, that helps a lot. Other than the...

thanks,
that helps a lot.

Other than the type of oil, are the connectors universal?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By TP_Mantis

Hydraulic brake compatibility

Hi,
I have a flat bar with Tektro Draco Hydraulic brakes.
I want to go to a drop bar and am looking at the Sram 22 Rival Hydraulic shifters.

Are these shifters compatible with the Draco brakes...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,735
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks for the suggestions so far. To...

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

To clarify - My back pack has all sorts of stuff in it that i may or may not need. It all has a place so taking it out to put on the bike somehow is an...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,735
Posted By TP_Mantis

Pannier Question - any that can fit a backpack?

Hi All,

I commute a couple days a week, generally i leave everything at work to make it easier.
Although there are the days that i need to take my stuff with me - i have it all in a nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks so much for the reply! I really...

Thanks so much for the reply!
I really appreciate it. I do run non round rings so that sounds like the culprit.

I will be looking on ebay for a chorus derailleur

thanks again!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By TP_Mantis

Bump.. still looking for an answer

Bump.. still looking for an answer
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-15, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By TP_Mantis

Campy SR Front Derailleur Part

Hi all,
I have a Campy Super Record Front Derailleur (2011ish)
Below is a similar pic.
the part on the left broke off. this is the part that slides over the front of the cage and screws into the...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-17-15, 10:08 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,366
Posted By TP_Mantis

Fat Bike Tubeless question

Is this the right place? if not - feel free to move it or let me know.

Got my Wife a Framed Montanna 1.0. Trying to set it up tubeless. I ran 2 layers of Gorilla tape, then inserted a tube and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,269
Posted By TP_Mantis

FYI, all fixed - didn't need to shorten the...

FYI, all fixed - didn't need to shorten the chain. Just had to adjust the pivot point to the tighter position. thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-15, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,269
Posted By TP_Mantis

Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog » Rear Derailleur...

Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog » Rear Derailleur Overhaul (http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/rear-derailleur-overhaul#campy)
It shows it here on #2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-15, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,269
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks Campag4life. Very helpful. The...

Thanks Campag4life. Very helpful.

The chain was shortened by the shop that put the bike together, so maybe too short for the application.

I will check that as well as something else i found -...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-15, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,269
Posted By TP_Mantis

Campy super record rear derailleur help - B screw adjustment

Hi All,

I have a Mid compact with a record chain, Super Record Rear Mech (2011ish) and a 11-29 chorus cassette (11 speed).

I had this set up on my Cervelo R3 and it was working fine for a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By TP_Mantis

Still waiting on performance to submit the claim....

Still waiting on performance to submit the claim.

Ridley is saying they don't have anymore Noah's or noah sl in stock, noah won't be made anymore. They claim Fenix is same msrp as noah but both...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By TP_Mantis

Talking with performance tomorrow. The shop I...

Talking with performance tomorrow. The shop I bought it doesn't sell ridley since performance picked them up.

Ridley USA is saying 2015 noah really wasn't sold and they are replacing it in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By TP_Mantis

Ridley Warranty experiences

Hi all,

I have a 2013 Ridley Noah that has a crack in the downtube - near the top tube at the 'V' of the tear drop.
Both the shop i bought it at and Performance think its a crack that will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By TP_Mantis

Show me White hubs

I have a White Cervelo R3 and getting a set of custom wheels.

Rims will be black.
Spokes will be black - heard many issues of flaking white spokes.
Hubs maybe white (Tune Mag/Mig)

show me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 710
Posted By TP_Mantis

Sandard / Compact? How about a 52/36

http://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/newsdetail/newsid_283_newscatid_3.jsp

Personally I like this idea - this will help me get up the mountain but not spin out coming down. Best of Both Worlds? Fad?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By TP_Mantis

I have a tacoma and got an Undercover tonneau...

I have a tacoma and got an Undercover tonneau cover for it. I got a roof rack from the junk yard off a mini van and drilled holes and attached it. Then got 2 rocky mounts. I might have...
Forum: Texas
04-12-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By TP_Mantis

heb???

heb???
Forum: Texas
04-12-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By TP_Mantis

Dallas Suburb - which to choose?

Looks like we might be relocating to the Dallas area from Tucson. I will miss the climbs.

So which suburb do you recommend.

Wife and I are 32 and our son is 8 (plus 2 dogs)
Want to stay...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,105
Posted By TP_Mantis

Pain states are sooo flat. I think i would go...

Pain states are sooo flat. I think i would go crazy if i could see for miles and miles with out a mountain in sight - plus my bearing would get all screwed up. That said, ill add them to the list...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,105
Posted By TP_Mantis

Very nice, Thanks to all of you... a lot more...

Very nice, Thanks to all of you... a lot more places to research.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,105
Posted By TP_Mantis

The city is great. So its not political or city...

The city is great. So its not political or city related. Just Exes, Families and personal stuff that makes us want a nice clean fresh start
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,105
Posted By TP_Mantis

Moving suggestions - SouthWest

After reading the Where have you ridden thread, i thought i would ask for some advice on relocating.

Current City Tucson - hate to leave the cycling hear but cant wait to leave the other drama.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By TP_Mantis

The pie shop is no more :-( but it was...

The pie shop is no more :-( but it was delicious.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By TP_Mantis

Mid April should be great weather. Depending on...

Mid April should be great weather. Depending on what you are used to, you may want some warmers/vest for the trip down.
I have done it by myself, and rode up parts with a group. It is your...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,246
Posted By TP_Mantis

Thanks guys... you eased my paranoia

Thanks guys... you eased my paranoia
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