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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By rloftus

On the GXP, if you have a 68mm BB shell, you can...

On the GXP, if you have a 68mm BB shell, you can move both 2.5mm spacers to one side or the other if a 2.5 mm shift makes Q factor better and doesn't adversely affect chainline or chainring clearance.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 857
Posted By rloftus

The predictions of disc brakes generally...

The predictions of disc brakes generally expanding into road and racing use based on performance aspects are interesting to me. I was never disappointed in braking performance with rim brakes, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 857
Posted By rloftus

If you are troubled by squeal, you should really,...

If you are troubled by squeal, you should really, really, really try Kool-Stop organic pads. They do so much for both noise and breaking consistency.

$12.50 at ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 857
Posted By rloftus

Disc Brakes for Road Bikes?

With a couple of really scary descending experiences, I decided to build a disc brake road bike to try and improve my confidence on high speed down hill runs requiring considerable braking. I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By rloftus

You probably can change the larger chainrings to...

You probably can change the larger chainrings to maybe 36 and 50, but I don't think that is your best or cheapest option. I think you would be happier with an Sram 1050 cassette in 11-32 or even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-11, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Posted By rloftus

FYI ...

FYI

http://cgi.ebay.com/TruVativ-2010-Firex-GXP-175mm-26-36-48-Black-New-/170568599404?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b6ae476c
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Posted By rloftus

Yes, the same GXP bottom bracket you now have...

Yes, the same GXP bottom bracket you now have installed with your 50-36
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Posted By rloftus

My guess is that none of the road doubles will...

My guess is that none of the road doubles will give the clearance you need. The 26-36-48 I suggested is a mountain crankset, and they seem to share a wider crank arm spacing. You might get enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Posted By rloftus

You might get by with the Truvativ EXP 26-36-48...

You might get by with the Truvativ EXP 26-36-48 triples that are available on Ebay for about 105 dollars. I am running one as a double on a mountain frame with 105 shifters with the inner 26...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 02:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By rloftus

I'm sorry, the picture is kind of confusing as it...

I'm sorry, the picture is kind of confusing as it does hide some details. The stem is a conventional 1 1/8 threadless, and supports the main bar as on a normal mounting. It is just visible where...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By rloftus

Bar setup with alternative STI placement

As we moved into longer events and crowded group tours like Cycle Oregon, my wife faced increasing difficulty with carpal tunnel discomfort. The challenge was to provide a reasonable aero position...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,545
Posted By rloftus

Reusing KMC links

I use KMC links on my 10 speed chain over and over - never had one fail or cause a problem in any way.

With a tiny mod you can remove them with your fingers without tools.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-07, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By rloftus

A carpal Tunnel solution and maybe more

I was encountering a local lady who would ride for several minutes and would then go into a wild session of both hands off the bars shaking her hands wildly for 30 seconds or so. Eventually, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By rloftus

Another wide range option for compact chainsets

I finally made the transition form a triple to a compact 50-34 10 speed setup. We have some really steep and long paved routes in my area. My bike came with a 12-27 cassette, but climbing was...
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