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07-23-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By jsdavis

I have the same RD-M591 and put TACX pulleys when...

I have the same RD-M591 and put TACX pulleys when they wore out. They have cartridge bearing inside instead of bushings and it cost $11.
07-10-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 874
Posted By jsdavis

SKS has a universal guard: ...

SKS has a universal guard: https://sks-us.com/products/chainbow-chainguard
07-10-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 874
Posted By jsdavis

Not what you're looking for, but I use these type...

Not what you're looking for, but I use these type of things on the right leg of my pants:...
07-08-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,105
Posted By jsdavis

I have known people to overheat their BB7 brakes...

I have known people to overheat their BB7 brakes on a tandem bike on a -18% descent and I have known a different couple who overheated their cantilevers also on a tandem bike on the same descent. ...
07-06-23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 426
Posted By jsdavis

You can use any shimano 9 sp shifter for the rear...

You can use any shimano 9 sp shifter for the rear derailleur.

Front shifting was never compatible between mountain and road.
07-03-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By jsdavis

You guys riding on Valencia or you have an alternative?

I haven't been on Valencia in a while but WTF is going on there. I am in the Richmond and wanted to go to my favorite taqueria on 24th. Valencia was never great for biking but I am not sure what I...
07-02-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 239
Posted By jsdavis

105 7000 has a 160mm crankset and you will need a...

105 7000 has a 160mm crankset and you will need a Shimano road or other 24mm bottom bracket to make it work.
07-01-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,024
Posted By jsdavis

Not familiar with moto gear...I use Mechanix work...

Not familiar with moto gear...I use Mechanix work gloves or similar gloves from Harbor Freight.
06-26-23, 01:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,312
Posted By jsdavis

Road doubles are typically 43.5mm chainline. ...

Road doubles are typically 43.5mm chainline.

The 24mm axle cranks you are finding are probably "gravel" single cranks with 47mm chainline meant to be used on frames with 135m rear spacing. So the...
06-24-23, 01:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,556
Posted By jsdavis

If the bike is older than about 5-6 years, then...

If the bike is older than about 5-6 years, then 23 or 25mm will be the maximum. Some endurance road bikes fit 28mm, but racing style bikes usually only fit 23 or 25.
06-24-23, 01:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,829
Posted By jsdavis

Save $5 compared to a Interloc QB55 - in the...

Save $5 compared to a Interloc QB55 - in the short run anyway

And HT2 is $1-2 more than BB-MT800
06-20-23, 03:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By jsdavis

I don't fish so I don't know anything about the...

I don't fish so I don't know anything about the equipment. Is it something you could put in a pannier or something like that? I have carried two 4ft shop lights home inside a pannier before. (They...
06-20-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,417
Posted By jsdavis

RD- M3020 has 30 tooth minimum low gear so it...

RD- M3020 has 30 tooth minimum low gear so it will not work well with 23 tooth low gear. If that is a typo and you meant 32, then that will work fine.

If you want 23 low, then you definitely need...
06-19-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,322
Posted By jsdavis

That new labeling does not necessarily mean those...

That new labeling does not necessarily mean those ingredients were previously used in that particular brand of sunscreen.
06-14-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By jsdavis

The 7300 is closest to something like Trek Verve...

The 7300 is closest to something like Trek Verve or Jamis Citizen.




Trek made bikes with both 7300 and 7300FX names. The bikes without FX in the name were 700c with more upright seating and...
11-12-22, 01:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,520
Posted By jsdavis

I use a tire lever and that usually works fine.

I use a tire lever and that usually works fine.
11-06-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 891
Posted By jsdavis

The rim tape that orginally came on my bike is...

The rim tape that orginally came on my bike is this stiff plastic sort of textile like material. It reminded me of the strapping for shipping boxes

After about ayear or two it would move around...
11-06-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 554
Posted By jsdavis

Bike currently has is a Sram GX 12 speed with a...

Bike currently has is a Sram GX 12 speed with a 11-50 cassette so it needs Sram chain. Seems like the X01 is the better chain, but that costs about $70/chain. The only cassette that fits the wheel is...
11-06-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 554
Posted By jsdavis

I'm actually going the other way. The bike came...

I'm actually going the other way. The bike came with a 1x12 system and it works ok, but chains and cassettes are very expensive, so I am putting a used 3x9 system from my old bike.
11-06-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 554
Posted By jsdavis

The crank is a Shimano Deore M591 which uses...

The crank is a Shimano Deore M591 which uses Hollowtech 2 bottom bracket. The frame bottom bracket is BSA 73mm, so I do not believe the chainline is adjustable.
11-06-22, 12:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 554
Posted By jsdavis

Do I have enough clearance to run this crank?

I want to change the crankset on my bike to a triple from 1x. Does this look like enough clearance. I already disposed the frame where I pulled the crankset from and did not think to take a picture....
10-19-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 498
Posted By jsdavis

You can confirm the size with some cardboard. ...

You can confirm the size with some cardboard. Cut a 1" wide slot on the side and another one 1-1/8" and then fit your steerer inside to measure it.
Forum: Commuting
10-14-22, 01:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,204
Posted By jsdavis

It's been 14 years - pretty sure that guy has it...

It's been 14 years - pretty sure that guy has it figured out.
07-03-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By jsdavis

I second the recommendation on the CDI...

I second the recommendation on the CDI screwdriver. CDI makes a lot of torque wrenches and that type of thing so there's at least somewhat of a reputation to uphold and it comes with calibration...
06-22-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,366
Posted By jsdavis

I rotated through 3 tubes for my commuter bike...

I rotated through 3 tubes for my commuter bike over 12 years. Each of them have about a dozen patches. The only thing that eventually killed one was the valve broke.
06-22-22, 02:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,711
Posted By jsdavis

Only the eastern portion of JFK is closed. The...

Only the eastern portion of JFK is closed. The part has been closed every Sunday since the 1960s. SF did install bike lanes on this part of JFK, but they were pretty dangerous to use. Even SF's...
06-22-22, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By jsdavis

The grease is to act as insulator between the...

The grease is to act as insulator between the different materials, not for lubrication. Sounds like you are already familiar with anti-seize.

Either one should be fine. I use Super Lube...
06-22-22, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,510
Posted By jsdavis

Sizing of Marin Muirwoods 2022 vs 2009 and 2021

I broke the fame on my Marin Muirwoods 29 so I need a new commuter bike. I like my Muirwoods and getting another is a possibility. The other bike that looks nice is Jamis Sequel.

The 2009...
10-25-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,189
Posted By jsdavis

Shimano and Sram do not have adjusters on many of...

Shimano and Sram do not have adjusters on many of their MTB RDs now. Most if not all Shimano shadow style RDs do not have adjusters. Even some 10 years old 9sp RDs don't have them like M772 or M592....
10-24-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 26,530
Posted By jsdavis

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme if you primarily ride...

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme if you primarily ride on paved surfaces - works ok on loose surfaces as long as you keep in mind you are on slicks.

Regular Marathon if you want a decent all around tire...
10-23-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,189
Posted By jsdavis

My SLX 9sp shifter has an adjuster and I have a...

My SLX 9sp shifter has an adjuster and I have a couple Jagwire metal inline adjusters. I was going to put it about 50-70mm rearward of the chainstay cable stop.
10-21-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,189
Posted By jsdavis

Do I need to put inline adjuster for RD without adjuster?

Or do I use only the adjuster at the shifter?

I notice new RDs do not have adjusters. Do I put an inline adjuster somewhere after the cable stop or do I not need that and use only the adjuster on...
10-21-20, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 905
Posted By jsdavis

I bought a pair at co-op for $10.

I bought a pair at co-op for $10.
10-21-20, 01:54 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,056
Posted By jsdavis

Kinda sorta... Suspect some busy body called the...

Kinda sorta... Suspect some busy body called the cops on us, group of about six. Three cops with emergency lights illuminated escorted us off the freeway. Two cop pulled up along side and one behind....
10-17-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,573
Posted By jsdavis

IRD QB55 (Made by Tange) about the same price,...

IRD QB55 (Made by Tange) about the same price, around $25-30.
Forum: Commuting
10-14-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,397
Posted By jsdavis

My personal preference would be Almotion for...

My personal preference would be Almotion for better flat protection and more grippy rubber. It is similar to my M. Supreme which I really like on my commuter. Great traction wet and dry and very...
10-09-20, 09:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,409
Posted By jsdavis

It is on my all weather commute bike and I also...

It is on my all weather commute bike and I also ride it on dirt roads and dirt paths after work and sometimes on weekend.
10-09-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,406
Posted By jsdavis

New straight end metric L hex wrench. Wanted...

New straight end metric L hex wrench. Wanted something without ball end and found the Bondhus set. I was not looking for silver set nor extra long set though.

Standard size set I've had for years,...
10-05-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,409
Posted By jsdavis

Thank you for the guidance.

Thank you for the guidance.
10-05-20, 12:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,409
Posted By jsdavis

Thank you. I was curious why one of them had more...

Thank you. I was curious why one of them had more wear.
10-05-20, 12:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,409
Posted By jsdavis

How do I lubricate them? Do I put chain lube on...

How do I lubricate them? Do I put chain lube on the cover or take the RD and pulleys apart and put grease inside?

The replacement pulleys appear to use cartridge bearings.
10-04-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By jsdavis

Only 29x2"/ 700x50m is on sale.

Only 29x2"/ 700x50m is on sale.
10-04-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,409
Posted By jsdavis

I have changed the cassette a few times and the...

I have changed the cassette a few times and the crankset has maybe 7-10 thousand miles on it. A road biker fell on me and destroyed my original crank.
10-04-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,235
Posted By jsdavis

Yea- I was referring to two different things. ...

Yea- I was referring to two different things. The eliptigo can move like the normal bike or trike, just pedaled with different motion. The trike in your link cannot go in a straight line which...
10-04-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By jsdavis

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme are great for pavement...

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme are great for pavement and very puncture resistant. They're kinda expensive though. If you want something less expensive the normal Marathon is a decent choice.
10-04-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,409
Posted By jsdavis

No - I wasn't sure if i did something wrong. ...

No - I wasn't sure if i did something wrong. Like not replacing the chain frequently enough or similar.
10-03-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,235
Posted By jsdavis

I saw a few people do the Marin Century 100k ride...

I saw a few people do the Marin Century 100k ride on Eliptigos. They seem ok, if a bit slow.

The trikes that are really annoying are the ones that have to be rocked back and forth to move. They...
10-03-20, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,409
Posted By jsdavis

Is this normal wear on derailleur pulleys?

Is this normal wear on rear derailleur pulley wheels? This from a Deore M590 RD used for 20-30 thousand miles.

I believe the left pulley is the lower one.


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06-30-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,594
Posted By jsdavis

I shot some PB Blaster in the shifter and it...

I shot some PB Blaster in the shifter and it seems to work ok now.

I then tried to put Super Lube grease in there with a pick, but not sure how much got where because there isn't much free space...
06-27-18, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,594
Posted By jsdavis

These shifters are used daily...about 4000-5000...

These shifters are used daily...about 4000-5000 miles a year city riding over the past 5 years or so
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