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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By Sito

I've had other four-arm cranksets before and...

I've had other four-arm cranksets before and changed ring sizes and even converted on of them to 1x without any problem. For Shimano and Sram cranksets you'll find plenty of 1x chainrings from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By Sito

Well, if you run a 3x chainset (do those still...

Well, if you run a 3x chainset (do those still exist?) you would not combine the smallest ring with the smallest cog, would you? Same on a 2x system. That's why a 1x ring is usually a few mm offset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By Sito

It does come with 52/36 rings but neither size...

It does come with 52/36 rings but neither size would I want for a 1x setup, plus we'd be running into chainline issues here and, most importantly, it would just look wrong ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By Sito

Is there any way to convert FSA K-Force Light cranks into 1x?

Hi, hoping for some miracle solution from one of the bike tech geniuses here :)


I got this irresistible deal on a FSA K-Force Light crankset (https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/es/cran ......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 276
Posted By Sito

SOLVED: please just ignore me, I somehow managed...

SOLVED: please just ignore me, I somehow managed to end up in syncro shift, now I am back to manual and all is well :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-20, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 276
Posted By Sito

Di2 rear derailleur behaving weirdly

EDIT: SOLVED: please just ignore me, I somehow managed to end up in syncro shift, now I am back to manual and all is well https://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

Hi there, I had to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-27-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,952
Posted By Sito

yeah, I know : ) I think I have a similar body...

yeah, I know : ) I think I have a similar body type to some of the classics type riders or the guys that pull at the front of the peloton all day. Christian Knees from Sky for example is pretty much...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-26-20, 02:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,952
Posted By Sito

Thanks to everyone for all the advice. I think I...

Thanks to everyone for all the advice. I think I am doing most of the things you are suggesting, I am pretty much constantly drinking water or green tea, sometimes coffee. I'd say I eat quite healthy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-25-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,952
Posted By Sito

How do you manage/control hunger?

I am a freelancer which is great in so far that I have the flexibility to go on mid-week bike rides while others are stuck are work (I just work longer in the evening). However, there's also a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-20, 02:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

I see it the same way, those 65 Euros will buy me...

I see it the same way, those 65 Euros will buy me peace of mind :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

Ok, thanks for all your input. I've sent pictures...

Ok, thanks for all your input. I've sent pictures to a carbon repair company that was recommended to my by several people I know and they reckon that if you can feel a groove in the surface with your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-20, 02:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

Ok, healthcare is free (well, everybody's taxes...

Ok, healthcare is free (well, everybody's taxes pay for it) where I live but I'd still prefer to not break my collarbone :) This is actually the 2nd story of the type I am hearing, so definitely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-20, 02:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

yes, I think that's what I might end up doing,...

yes, I think that's what I might end up doing, happy to pay a few Euros if the bars can be saved....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-20, 02:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

well, I would not do that either. They came with...

well, I would not do that either. They came with the bike which cost me 3500 in Canyon's 2018 summer sale....if you'd build the entire bike form spare parts it would probably cost you more than 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-20, 02:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

These handlebars are not painted, are any carbon...

These handlebars are not painted, are any carbon handlebars? I assume there must be some kind of protective layer but it's not paint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-20, 02:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

There are at least a couple of dedicated carbon...

There are at least a couple of dedicated carbon repair shops in my area but of course I have no idea how much of experts they are. I have been to one of them previously with a different problem and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

Thanks for the reply! The fork was actually...

Thanks for the reply! The fork was actually broken, already have a new one but I wasn't sure bout the handlebars. If they are not fixable, I'll probably go back to standard aluminium bars, you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-20, 05:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,937
Posted By Sito

What to do with this carbon handlebar?

Hi guys, looking for advice....I had a crash with my Canyon Aeroad but unfortunately the integrated carbon handlebars must have hit something. There was a cut in the bar tape but when I removed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By Sito

And yes, I assume you are right, if I have to buy...

And yes, I assume you are right, if I have to buy new levers and calipers it just gets too expensive, doesn't make much sense...I already looked at the geometry and I think it would work fine with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By Sito

yes, that's the idea, not exactly the Red ones...

yes, that's the idea, not exactly the Red ones but probably the Apex version...if possible at all....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By Sito

Thanks guys for the opinions! Yes, I guess it...

Thanks guys for the opinions! Yes, I guess it might make sense to just buy new brakes...only problem is there does not seem to be much choice anymore for postmount with road levers...but I'll keep...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-19, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By Sito

Not sure what you are trying to say? Any SRAM...

Not sure what you are trying to say? Any SRAM levers will work? I should check the SRAM website? Have done that, no articles on Juicy 3 brakes in the service section....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By Sito

Avid Juicy post-mount disc brakes compatible with road levers?

Hi everybody, I am toying with the idea of converting an old (2009) Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra (it's basically an MTB with headshok front suspension that originally came with 28-inch wheels) to a drop...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-22-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sito

Thanks guys for all the insight and light...

Thanks guys for all the insight and light suggestions. I'll have a look at all of those, also need to look at availability and pricing in Europe cause that is where I am based.

Few things to take...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sito

Not too concerned about my phone...I am not using...

Not too concerned about my phone...I am not using it for tracking or anything like that...so phone battery would only be an issue for multi-day endurance trips (The Huawei P30 Pro battery is pretty...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-19, 07:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sito

Thanks, that mount looks good...although it would...

Thanks, that mount looks good...although it would mean new mounts for my bikes and probably would not work on the road bike (because of integrated bars). Looks definitely much sturdier than the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-19, 04:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sito

Survey: which type of light do you prefer for night time gravel riding?

Hi there, I have lately gotten into the habit of going for fairly short 1 or 2 hour gravel rides early in the morning, so I am back home in time to start work. There is no issue with light in summer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sito

Ok, just had a very interesting call from the...

Ok, just had a very interesting call from the Reynolds tech support (in Germany) who I had contacted. They basically admit it is super-difficult to get the tire on. They say you definitely need a CO2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sito

Thanks, I will check it out ! But to be honest, I...

Thanks, I will check it out ! But to be honest, I don't think it is worth the hassle. When I am riding with the bunch on weekends I need to be able to change a tire quickly, otherwise I make myself...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sito

I am mainly talking about road-side mounting...

I am mainly talking about road-side mounting here. I should try dish-lube at home but I usually get it to work there (with a lot of sweat and swearing) but the real problem is out on the road where...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,103
Posted By Sito

Reynolds Strike SLG tire seating

Hi there
I have a pair of Strike SLG TLR wheels (that came with a new bike) and find it extremely difficult to get a tire seated after mounting it. I have tried several standard clincher tires (with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,665
Posted By Sito

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, it's like your...

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, it's like your saying, I am pretty much just planning from weekend to weekend, trying to be somewhat rested for the big ride in the bunch on the weekend. I might do one or...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,665
Posted By Sito

He, thanks for the advice! I don't really...

He, thanks for the advice! I don't really schedule light weeks but I am a freelancer with quite a workload variation between weeks, so light weeks do happen, they are just not planned ahead. I might...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-19, 03:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,665
Posted By Sito

What to do if one recovery day is not enough?

Hi guys, quick question: what's the best thing to do when you're still supertired (pain in the legs, HR does not go up) after one rest day. Simply do another one, do some light riding or do a proper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-19, 01:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,454
Posted By Sito

I am riding a lot but let me clarify: I won't...

I am riding a lot but let me clarify: I won't service every hub a handful of times but between all my wheels there will probably be a handful of hub services per year. I've found my front hubs to run...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,454
Posted By Sito

ok, I have found this which doesn't look too bad...

ok, I have found this which doesn't look too bad and also works for bottom brackets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F7VXQVM/
I am still undecided but might give it a try :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,454
Posted By Sito

Wheel bearing press - what do you use?

Hi guys, I would like to be able to service my hub bearings myself and have been looking for bearing presses but haven't really found anything apart from the very expensive Park Tool HBP-1 set. Are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-18, 02:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sito

yes, well the spoke head and the thread that goes...

yes, well the spoke head and the thread that goes into the nipple.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-18, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sito

thanks everybody! Seems those hubs are good for...

thanks everybody! Seems those hubs are good for something then! I'll see if I can find a decent pair of rims and might even try and build them myself, could be a nice project ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sito

The picture shows one end (with the head) and the...

The picture shows one end (with the head) and the other (with the thread). It does look just like a normal straight-pull spoke to me but a couple of bike shops who I asked to repair the wheels...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sito

Thanks! I've just posted a pic of the spokes,...

Thanks! I've just posted a pic of the spokes, doesn't look like the velomax ones you've described, right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 01:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sito

sorry, should have posted an image of the spokes...

sorry, should have posted an image of the spokes of course, here it is: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1299/spokes_ba47cc880804a99d3f3e744900034247be7082e6.jpg
What do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sito

Have to agree, you should see my other freehub...

Have to agree, you should see my other freehub bodies...this one is as good as new :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sito

Wheel builders: are these Easton hubs still usable

So I managed to destroy the rims on a pair of Easton EA 90 SL (2014) wheels and now have a pair of really nice hubs that I am not sure what to do with. Where I live it seems to be impossible to get...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-17-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,815
Posted By Sito

Hi guys, just let you know I have now installed...

Hi guys, just let you know I have now installed the narrow/wide chainring and the derailleur hanger extender and removed the front derailleur. Still running the 11-28 cassette but the 11-36 should...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-29-18, 02:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,815
Posted By Sito

That sounds like a good idea...need to find one...

That sounds like a good idea...need to find one of those outer rings....although I am not certain how well it'll work with the asymmetric chain ring, could be that there's enough of a gap between...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-29-18, 02:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,815
Posted By Sito

Thanks for the info! I'll have to see how the...

Thanks for the info! I'll have to see how the derailleur goes...there is a clutched version of the Ultegra derailleur, that sounds like the most obvious option if my current one makes problems. But...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-28-18, 01:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,815
Posted By Sito

guess I'll go a a few test runs and then decide...

guess I'll go a a few test runs and then decide if I need a chain catcher :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-28-18, 01:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,815
Posted By Sito

haha, no problem, and thanks! And will do! :)

haha, no problem, and thanks! And will do! :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-28-18, 01:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,815
Posted By Sito

I don't need an easier gear, I just want a...

I don't need an easier gear, I just want a similar gear spread to my current 2x setup. Two reasons for trying 1x: 1. I like tinkering with my bike, 2. The front derailleur is just one more thing that...
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