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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By Nomad2

Not sure if having the clutch off makes a...

Not sure if having the clutch off makes a difference or not. It may do. I like keeping the clutch on as it avoids pretty horrible chain slap caused by some tree root affected paths. I don't have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I have marked...

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I have marked the cable and will monitor it. Now that I look at it I can see a small kink in the excess cable beyond the clamp which might indicate where it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By Nomad2

Problems with GRX800

Hi all,

I have a steel road/touring bike which I had customized and fitted with a Shimano grx 800 2x11 speed groupset. Since I have had it I have had constant issues with the gearing. Like a new...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-03-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By Nomad2

When I had my bike rebuilt for disc brakes, I had...

When I had my bike rebuilt for disc brakes, I had a custom fork built for it which utilized the Reynolds 631 bent disc blades. The bike originally came with a carbon/aluminum fork with cantilever...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 122
Posted By Nomad2

Rockymounts Driveshaft Thru Axle Adapter

Hi all,
We have only just recently got bikes with thru axles which is fine, but transporting them is proving a bit of a hassle. I currently own Thule Outride 561 roof mounted carriers but for these...
Forum: Touring
06-19-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,663
Posted By Nomad2

I was recently in a cycling event and saw a...

I was recently in a cycling event and saw a husband and wife team with bikes kitted out with low rider racks at the front and pannier racks at the back for each of their bikes and a towing attachment...
Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,908
Posted By Nomad2

Yes I had a custom fork made using Reynolds 631...

Yes I had a custom fork made using Reynolds 631 disc blades. The custom fork was necessary due to the limitation that the head tube could only accommodate a 1" steerer. I think you are absolutely...
Forum: Touring
06-05-23, 01:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,908
Posted By Nomad2

I have had a Fuji World touring bike for nearly...

I have had a Fuji World touring bike for nearly 20 years and decided I needed disc brakes due to arthritis in my hands and also because for some reason I can't seem to get cantilever style brakes to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-23, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,398
Posted By Nomad2

Yes, the seat stays are the originals modified. ...

Yes, the seat stays are the originals modified. I had a local framebuilder do all the work. The objective was to upgrade the bike to hydraulic disc brakes (I have arthritic thumbs and found the old...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,398
Posted By Nomad2

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This was my bike up until recently...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,656
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks everyone for your input! I think I'll go...

Thanks everyone for your input! I think I'll go with the Velo Orange Hubs and get the 6 bolt ice-tech rotors (assuming Shimano can manage that...).

I agree that 36 spoke might be overkill. My wife...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,656
Posted By Nomad2

Yes that hub would have been good too. ...

Yes that hub would have been good too. Unfortunately no stock in the country and Shimano have been drifting supply dates out to next April and they keep slipping (like everything else really). ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By Nomad2

Five Ten Kestrel Lace Up Shoes and ankle pain

Just wondering if anyone has had experience with the Five Ten Kestrel lace up shoes. My wife bought a pair a while ago (over a year). She put them aside and continued to use her old shoes (which...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,656
Posted By Nomad2

The distance isn't such an issue. The exchange...

The distance isn't such an issue. The exchange rate is a bit! In AUD the shimano hub was about $150, the Velo Orange about $350 and the WI would be $550.
If I went with the 6 bolt I imagine I'd go...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,656
Posted By Nomad2

Centerlock or 6 bolt for my build?

Hi all, I’m having a bike built up which is a road/gravel/touring bike. Leaning more to the road than anything else though. It will have GRX-800 componentry and I’m getting wheels hand built. The...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

I just realized how I'd left this thread and...

I just realized how I'd left this thread and thought I'd update it. We found a great frame builder in the end and have gone ahead and had my wife's bike modified. Well, it's more a case of a new...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-18-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nomad2

Sorry to hear about the troubles you are having. ...

Sorry to hear about the troubles you are having. I have been diagnosed with osteo arthritis. Not the only joint either. My hips, the left in particular have it also. Was diagnosed for the hips 10...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-04-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nomad2

It's good to hear that you got such good results...

It's good to hear that you got such good results from surgery. That does give me some hope! My thumb has been niggling at me for a little while but has really gotten worse in the last month or so. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-03-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nomad2

I'm hoping the weight difference won't be that...

I'm hoping the weight difference won't be that great, given that my existing fork is one with an aluminium steerer and carbon blades.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-03-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nomad2

I can confirm the pads were on the right way...

I can confirm the pads were on the right way around. The location where the pads shot out was an uphill stop. I myself find it hard to believe that a slight roll backwards would be enough to make...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-01-21, 04:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nomad2

Thank you to everyone who has responded. I'm...

Thank you to everyone who has responded. I'm going ahead with the modification. I'll make sure I at least get 160mm rotors though I'm not sure I'll go larger. Will keep riding it as is until...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-20-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nomad2

Yes there are a few. But the problem is my...

Yes there are a few. But the problem is my current fork being old has a 1" steerer and the head tube size will only accommodate that. So that reduces the options to zero, so it's steel or bust for...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-20-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nomad2

Changing from carbon fork to steel fork on steel bike

Hi all,

I have a steel bike which has a Reynolds 853 triangle and a carbon fork with an alloy steerer. It has cantilever brakes and I am now finding these harder to operate due to arthritis in my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,500
Posted By Nomad2

My wife's steel randonneur/touring bike is...

My wife's steel randonneur/touring bike is currently with a frame builder to convert to disc. She got it custom built in 1999 (Bioracer) to do PBP and also cycle touring in europe. When she got it'...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks for the feedback. Fair point about the...

Thanks for the feedback. Fair point about the riding. I must have pushed it too hard. I will look into the cleats as well. I still have scope to move the cleats back.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks. Squats and lunges were for weakness in...

Thanks. Squats and lunges were for weakness in the glutes and quads. That whole side was stuffed up a bit. Firstly I had an ACL reconstruction on the knee a 25 years ago. It involved a patella...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks. Yes I'm tempted to move my cleats but my...

Thanks. Yes I'm tempted to move my cleats but my physiotherapist reckons I should be working on strengthening exercises and keep the more efficient cleat position. I'll keep that as a possibility if...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By Nomad2

Sorry, I should have explained. Not so...

Sorry, I should have explained. Not so noticeably sideways. I realise that there's upwards and downward flexing but I'm more talking about uncontrolled excessive movement. I feel like I have...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-17-20, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By Nomad2

Ankle stability on the bike

Hi all, has anyone else out there experienced instability in their ankle in that you can’t hold the ankle from flexing during the pedal stroke? I’m 52 years old and I have had this issue on my left...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

We've pretty much abandoned the idea of modifying...

We've pretty much abandoned the idea of modifying my wife's bike as it's not worth it. Might look at other frames such as the Curve GXR steel or maybe a Shand Stoater if she wants a particular...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

From what I can see as the cost of a custom frame...

From what I can see as the cost of a custom frame locally (at the more affordable end) it would be getting toward double the cost to get a custom frame from scratch.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

The stays on my bike aren't 853. Apart from the...

The stays on my bike aren't 853. Apart from the colour, the thing that worries me about the Norco is the press-fit bottom bracket.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-04-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into that.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into that.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-04-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

I'm not sure it's worth it either and no, the...

I'm not sure it's worth it either and no, the framebuilder doesn't work for free!. My wife and I want Ultegra/GRX800 level components. The only cheaper (than the frame mods) but reasonable option...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-03-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

OK. Thanks. This would explain why the...

OK. Thanks. This would explain why the framebuilder didn't seem too fussed about that.

Has anyone got any further comment on the suitability of a 1" steerer for a fork with disc brake mounts?...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-01-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks. Yes I was expecting that. New wheels,...

Thanks. Yes I was expecting that. New wheels, new groupset (full hydraulic). Realistically all I'd be doing on each is keeping the main frame and the stem/handlebars. That's about it. Thanks for...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-01-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

Good Point. All I'm missing is the big engine! ...

Good Point. All I'm missing is the big engine! I must admit though, most of my cycling challenges over the years involved going rather than stopping. That said, the canti's are damned annoying.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,997
Posted By Nomad2

Another thread about mounting disc brakes to a frame...

I apologize for starting another thread on disc brake frame conversions but I was just hoping for some comment on the feasibility of two frames for conversion. My wife and I have steel bikes we used...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,045
Posted By Nomad2

My wife and I won't ride tandems together as...

My wife and I won't ride tandems together as neither of us want to be the stoker! We do use them to take our kids on an event called the Great Victorian Bike Ride each year though. This is 500 to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-17, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,265
Posted By Nomad2

Unfortunately my roof racks, whilst they are...

Unfortunately my roof racks, whilst they are factory fitted, fit to the door frames as my model Mondeo did not have roof rails. Given the effect on the door seals and the fact I use them often, I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,265
Posted By Nomad2

From what I can see, whilst the rack might be...

From what I can see, whilst the rack might be essentially the same, Thule does not have an adapter kit for T-slots and says this kind of installation will void warranty, so either they are different...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-17, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,265
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks for the detailed response. I did find a...

Thanks for the detailed response. I did find a local company that imported some RockyMounts products and were willing to import that one for me, but when they enquired with the manufacturer, they...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,265
Posted By Nomad2

Roof Mouned Tandem Carrier

I am trying to sort out a means of carrying our new tandemon the roof of our car, a Ford Mondeo with factory fitted bars withT-slots. I don’t want to replace thesebars as I use them for other things...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,278
Posted By Nomad2

Further to my original posts, I have found out...

Further to my original posts, I have found out the disc version of the tandem has 160mm rotors. Is that too small for a tandem? Does it diminish the benefits over V-brakes, even if I convert to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-12-17, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,278
Posted By Nomad2

Thank you to everyone who has responded so far. ...

Thank you to everyone who has responded so far. The difference in price of the disc (mechanical) and non-disc tandems I'm considering is $200AU and my LBS can modify the mech. disc version for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-17, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By Nomad2

Footwear/pedals for kid stoker

Hi,
As per my other thread about disc or not discs for a tandem, I'm doing a 7 day event in December with my (by then) 10 year old son. What should I do regarding footwear and pedals for him (I'll...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-17, 01:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,278
Posted By Nomad2

Further to my previous postings on this thread,...

Further to my previous postings on this thread, I'm weighing up my options like this:
I don't want to go with mechanical discs as it introduces yet another type of braking system we don't have on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,671
Posted By Nomad2

Well OK, so i wasn't so accurate after all....

Well OK, so i wasn't so accurate after all. Taking the bottom bracket and head tube measurements from a wall, the difference was 405mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,671
Posted By Nomad2

No, the saddle was in no way involved

No, the saddle was in no way involved
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-17, 07:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,671
Posted By Nomad2

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try that tomorrow...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try that tomorrow as a check of what I've done.
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