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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By mymorningjacket

Looking for a Dirt Jumping Fork

As the title says I need a dirt jumper fork.
Needs to be 1 1/8th STRAIGHT steerer not tapered and 100mm travel.
I'm putting it on my 2014 Norco Rampage frame, and I dont mind spending up to $300...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-18, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,910
Posted By mymorningjacket

Fixed gear cog on a Freewheel Hub

What are your experiences on riding with a fixed cog rather than a singlespeed freewheel on a freewheel rim?

I know there are specific rims with two sets of opposite threads for fixed cogs, but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-18, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By mymorningjacket

Does it depend on the cranks spindle length? ...

Does it depend on the cranks spindle length?
Because as Skydog72 has said ill have to use a bb with outbound bearings. Meaning the cranks spindle must be longer to reach all the way through. Is this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By mymorningjacket

Does it depend on the cranks spindle length? ...

Does it depend on the cranks spindle length?
Because as Skydog72 has said ill have to use a bb with outbound bearings. Meaning the cranks spindle must be longer to reach all the way through. Is this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-18, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By mymorningjacket

. The frame is designed to use 120mm of travel...

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The frame is designed to use 120mm of travel and the fork I have is 100mm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-18, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By mymorningjacket

BB compatibility with my Frame and Crankset

Recently got some very cheap used parts from my work and I want to throw them onto a frame I have.
There was a FSA two-by crankset (BB30) that was included and I want to fit it to my 2013 Norco...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,784
Posted By mymorningjacket

Riding on a "defective" frame.

\;kjjh
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,524
Posted By mymorningjacket

I did it. The bikes wet, now what?

I did it. The bikes wet, now what?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,524
Posted By mymorningjacket

Thats correct. It seems to just be the paint or a...

Thats correct. It seems to just be the paint or a thin layer of carbon that chipped off. Is this usually serious? Its about the size of a pinkeynail
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,524
Posted By mymorningjacket

Middle of the downtube

Middle of the downtube
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,524
Posted By mymorningjacket

How bad is this chip in my carbon frame?

https://i.redd.it/l1q4ns1aonh01.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-18, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,041
Posted By mymorningjacket

New Disk Brakes squeaking.

Just put together my bike the other day. It came with shimano deore hydraulic brakes. I had to internally wire rhe rear brake so I ended up bleeding the brake and putting in new fluid. In the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-18, 06:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 396
Posted By mymorningjacket

Can someone help me determine which Norco Range model this frame belongs to?

I recently got this Carbon Norco range triangle (https://imgur.com/a/wq5yd) from work. Ive been looking through the archives for this bike but i cant find anything.
I want to build this bike up so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,600
Posted By mymorningjacket

Hey, another thing I forgot to mention: my...

Hey, another thing I forgot to mention: my cassette is a 11-32t 10 spd. Will converting to a single 42t front chainring be bad for the gear ranges? Obviously it will drop half my gears, but what i'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,600
Posted By mymorningjacket

I haven't asked anyone from my work. Are you...

I haven't asked anyone from my work. Are you saying this because you think this is a bad choice or rather I should run this by someone from my work?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-18, 12:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,600
Posted By mymorningjacket

Single crank set road conversion question!

I am looking to convert my Norco Threshold (https://www.norco.com/bikes/road/cyclocross/threshold-alu/threshold-a-tiagra/) to a single chain ring in the front, rather than a double. I never really...
Forum: Touring
12-30-17, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,049
Posted By mymorningjacket

Using a 49cm steel frame for touring.

Been using a 49cm masi giramondo (https://masibikes.com/products/giramondo-700c-2017). I took it on a 600km tour last year and was having some saddle sores. I think it may of been a problem with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By mymorningjacket

New bicycle helmet size.

Recently bought a Lazer Genesis road helmet from my work. I chose the Medium size which is 54-59cm or something, which im assuming is the circumference of my head? It just fits snuggly when I have it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,118
Posted By mymorningjacket

My bike veers to one side when I go no-hands.

Just picked up an old nishiki and gave it new parts.
Everythings working good except whenever I try to go no-hands it veers to the right hard. I figured it must be a problem with the headset, since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-17, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,213
Posted By mymorningjacket

chill bill

chill bill
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-17, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,213
Posted By mymorningjacket

Could you please explain it differently, I didnt...

Could you please explain it differently, I didnt understand.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-17, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,213
Posted By mymorningjacket

Rear wheel axle too long for wheel dropouts

Recently put together a bike from scratch. Started with the frame and bought all the parts from my work. The wheels I bought were 700c wheels. The front one fit in fine but the rear ones axle is too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,430
Posted By mymorningjacket

Questions about building a bike from scratch.

I work at a bicycle warehouse and Ive been interesting in building a bicycle from scratch. It sounds like a fun project to do, to teach me more about bicycles.

-How easy is this sort of project...
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
07-27-17, 12:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,842
Posted By mymorningjacket

Planning to build a fixie bike from scratch.

I work at a bicycle warehouse and Ive been interesting in building a bicycle from scratch. It sounds like a fun project to do, to teach me more about bicycles.

At my work I found an older Norco...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-17, 12:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By mymorningjacket

Changed my stem now my fork is slightly wobbly.

I changed my fork to a smaller size and now my fork is kind of wobbly. Especially when you hit bumps. Its nothing crazy but you can feel the fork slightly shift.

Is something to do with the new...
Forum: Touring
07-23-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,920
Posted By mymorningjacket

I rotated endura padded shorts with thin...

I rotated endura padded shorts with thin polyester shorts over them. I always had clean padded shorts on
Forum: Touring
07-22-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,920
Posted By mymorningjacket

I agree. Once the my comfort level dropped,...

I agree. Once the my comfort level dropped, everything dropped with it. It stopped being about enjoying the ride and taking it slow to enjoy the views. Near the end I was just focused on getting to...
Forum: Touring
07-22-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,920
Posted By mymorningjacket

Had some problems with saddles sores on my first tour

Recently got back from my first tour a month ago. Originally wanted to go from Vancouver to Calgary (Through Whistler, Pemberton and Kamloops) but I cut it short because I was having problems with my...
Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 08:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,257
Posted By mymorningjacket

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,257
Posted By mymorningjacket

How to prepare for a long distance bicycle tour.

Took some time off work and I've been preparing by doing some over nighters. Plan on doing 3 or 4 overnighters, some multiple nights.
I'll be biking north from Vancouver through Whistler, Jasper,...
Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,857
Posted By mymorningjacket

Either way, that sounds great. Gotta love...

Either way, that sounds great. Gotta love generous people.
Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 11:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,857
Posted By mymorningjacket

Nice setup! :thumb:

Nice setup! :thumb:
Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,389
Posted By mymorningjacket

Thank you, this is very useful :)

Thank you, this is very useful

:)
Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,389
Posted By mymorningjacket

THats not good; I've kept it in a compression bag...

THats not good; I've kept it in a compression bag for about 4 months since I bought it. Maybe this ruined the bag and I should cut my losses and ask for a swap from teton.
Forum: Touring
06-06-17, 11:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,389
Posted By mymorningjacket

I'm traveling from Vancouver, North through...

I'm traveling from Vancouver, North through Whistler, Jasper, Banff and ending up in Calgary.
I imagine tempatures will certainly get a lot lower the more North I go. I leave in 2 weeks.
Forum: Touring
06-05-17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,857
Posted By mymorningjacket

Okay before people jump to conclusions. I left...

Okay before people jump to conclusions. I left out some details.
Coming in the ticket booth on the entrance and exit road had no one in there. The walls had boards on them and there was a sign...
Forum: Touring
06-05-17, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,389
Posted By mymorningjacket

I have a one man Eureka Midori and a Klymit...

I have a one man Eureka Midori and a Klymit Static V.
Forum: Touring
06-05-17, 09:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,389
Posted By mymorningjacket

Is my sleeping bag not good enough?

I have a Teton Trailhead +20f/-7c. Took it out for the first time last night camping. I was woken up at 4am because I was too cold. I was wearing a longsleeve wool shirt and underarmour long johns. I...
Forum: Touring
06-05-17, 07:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,857
Posted By mymorningjacket

Has anyone ever gotten free camping?

Today I set off on my first overnighter to my local park. I set up camp and waited for someone to come by to collect the fee. People around me were using firewood that I'm assuming they bought; so...
Forum: Touring
05-27-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,071
Posted By mymorningjacket

Camping stove questions!

So I am gearing up for a long distance bike tour across Canada this summer. Couple weeks from now is when I'll be leaving. I just want to make sure all the items I have are optimal for my trip.
This...
Forum: Touring
05-23-17, 11:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,658
Posted By mymorningjacket

Cheap lightweight insulated jacket for touring?

I need a warm insulated jacket. Prefferably under $100. Something that is lightweight, compact and good for touring.
What do you reccomend?
Forum: Touring
05-13-17, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,980
Posted By mymorningjacket

My Loaded rig for my Canada tour this summer

My Fully Loaded Masi Giramondo h
imgur.com/a/NUWSd
Forum: Touring
04-30-17, 11:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 26,177
Posted By mymorningjacket

Dynamo hubs worth it?

I recenlty purchased a lower end dynamo for my front wheel. Its pretty heavy and seems like there will be some noticable resistance when peddling.
Is it even worth paying to have it put in? ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-17, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By mymorningjacket

Are these shifters compatible with my derailleurs.

Looking to buy some shifters for my bike. I have a 10 speed Shimano Deore front and back Derailleurs.
Vintage Shimano 10 Speed Resin Stem Friction Shifter Set NOS | eBay...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,444
Posted By mymorningjacket

Not really upgrade, just changing out. I have...

Not really upgrade, just changing out. I have drop bars with bar end shifters now.
I want to change out my drop bars for a butterfly bar, so I'll need a different kind of shifters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-17, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,444
Posted By mymorningjacket

What shifters are compatible with Shimano Deore Derailleurs

I have Shimano Deore 10spd front and rear derailleurs and Im curious to what types of shifters are compatible with these. Must I get Shimano Deore shifters? Or can I get any 10spd shifters.
Im...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,584
Posted By mymorningjacket

Could I not just install shimano deore compatable...

Could I not just install shimano deore compatable shifters onto the new handlebars?
Or could I use the excisting bar end shifters on the butterfly bars?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-17, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,050
Posted By mymorningjacket

I'm sorry if I am being stubborn, but I still...

I'm sorry if I am being stubborn, but I still dont see how this is going to be that big/ expensive of a project.

Must I get Shimano M610 Deore type shifters and brake levers since my bike has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-17, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,050
Posted By mymorningjacket

I work at a bicycle warehouse, so I can get parts...

I work at a bicycle warehouse, so I can get parts for cheap. Im not the most savvy when it comes to bicycles.
Would it be possible to keep the bar end shifters and connect them to the new butterfly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,050
Posted By mymorningjacket

Why do I have to replace the whole drivetrain...

Why do I have to replace the whole drivetrain because of different handlebars? Does it have to do with the shifters and brake levers?
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