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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By yankhor

any article about crankset torsion

Hi fellas

I was talking to a friend about the reason why his single speed is dropping the chain when he puts a lot of power on it. I'm looking for any document that explores this and explains how...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 59,158
Posted By yankhor

PaulRivers, thanks for re-answering that. I was...

PaulRivers, thanks for re-answering that. I was on the job and didn't read all the thread. Sorry for that.

I'm gonna check the french stores for those accessories, but it's good to know I can find...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-14, 03:11 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 59,158
Posted By yankhor

where did you order one? I'm thinking in...

where did you order one?

I'm thinking in order one IQ from rosebikes.fr (have a friend there now), but I have no idea if that comes with the light.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-20-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 987
Posted By yankhor

Tom, did you update it to latest firmware? ...

Tom, did you update it to latest firmware?

After some research, I found these links:
https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={84774820-e4ef-11de-d785-000000000000**...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-27-14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By yankhor

hi. to this double-light device i've never seen...

hi.
to this double-light device i've never seen wide lens. maybe you should talk with any professional that works with glass or mirror and ask for custom lens.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-25-14, 12:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,474
Posted By yankhor

ridewithgps just released their app and is really...

ridewithgps just released their app and is really nice. i supported their beta and they put some real nice features. check it out.

another option is to use oruxmaps. i always use it when i go...
Forum: Charity Events
12-20-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 776
Posted By yankhor

Crowdfunding to a 'cargo bike race' in Rio de Janeiro. -- Please take time to read.

Hi there,

I'm a side member of a NGO with focus on bicycle mobility.
They created a campaign to get funds to make a 'cargo bike race' here in Rio de Janeiro.

""
What we are planning for Rio...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-25-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,069
Posted By yankhor

also, RWG works with an android app (forgot the...

also, RWG works with an android app (forgot the name) which has a turn-by-turn cue sheet with gps integration, automatically recognizing and removing the previous turns from the sheet.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-25-13, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,814
Posted By yankhor

Was there a gap between them or you mean...

Was there a gap between them or you mean 6-pack-hop-at-once?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-09-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,759
Posted By yankhor

Yes, I do that. I have mid-narrow feet and I...

Yes, I do that.
I have mid-narrow feet and I avoid reviews claiming a shoe good for wide feet.



Soccer has a lot of tax incentives here and the shoes sell a lot. It's by far, the only...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-04-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,759
Posted By yankhor

coluber, thanks for this advice, but I have some...

coluber, thanks for this advice, but I have some issues here that is common to me (brazil).
Due to the high import taxes, most stores don't buy good shoes.
It's kinda hard to find several models of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-04-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,759
Posted By yankhor

Hi there. to provide a feedback, I refused the...

Hi there.
to provide a feedback, I refused the spd-sl pedals and bought a a530 touring spd.

Found some good reviews and I'm planning to use SPD on my commuter too.
Gonna install the a530 on my...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-26-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,759
Posted By yankhor

Looking for SPD-SL shoe that's not a pain to walk with

Hi again.

A friend is giving me his old spd-sl shimano (I don't know the model) pedal and I'm looking for a shoe.

The biggest issue is that wherever I read anything about road shoes, it's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-16-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,654
Posted By yankhor

endomondo in it's free version has this live...

endomondo in it's free version has this live feature (or had, before premium, idk).

strava has this feature on premium.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-16-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By yankhor

it may be the angle, but it doesn't seem to be...

it may be the angle, but it doesn't seem to be really tight.
it seems any irregularities you find along the path may cause them to fall.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-15-13, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,471
Posted By yankhor

This is what I want to do. Honestly I'm...

This is what I want to do.

Honestly I'm thinking in 3 pairs of tires.
Conti Tour Ride 32mm for general rides
Conti CX Speed 35mm for dirt rides (I don't race)
Conti GrandPrix 28mm for rando...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By yankhor

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA srsly, I laughed kinda hard...

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA srsly, I laughed kinda hard on this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-13, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,806
Posted By yankhor

thanks again. RubeRad, I hope it fits...

thanks again.
RubeRad, I hope it fits perfectly too. If there is something I hate is to work on chains. (adjusting mudguards doesn't count).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,806
Posted By yankhor

FBinNY, got it... Will do the math later, but it...

FBinNY, got it... Will do the math later, but it seems I can't avoid the "measuring when cutting"
fietsbob, yes hahaha... That's my profile. I'm kinda anxious and always try to optimize my time so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,806
Posted By yankhor

Yes, I see my confusion. I knew it was big/big...

Yes, I see my confusion.
I knew it was big/big +2, but wrote it wrong (and I tend to believe in what I write :( ). When he said plus two, I was double confused by my first mistake.
I found a video...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,806
Posted By yankhor

so I need to buy another chain to get two extra...

so I need to buy another chain to get two extra links, right?

I should say that if I need to sacrifice any gear combination, would be big x big. small x small will be used, but not the other....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,806
Posted By yankhor

Chain length (50-34 x 11-34 x SGS rd)

Hi there.

I'm about to assemble my bike (only waiting for the frame to be delivered), but I'm in doubt around this.

Chainstay: 440mm

My crankset: apex 50-34 10s...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-13, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By yankhor

honestly I don't fully trust carbon stuff yet :(...

honestly I don't fully trust carbon stuff yet :( nor china neither uci brand.
I believe I won't go bad with cr-mo steel custom frame.
envjoy yours too :D


---
offtopic

hey erik, thanks for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By yankhor

The biggest problem is that there are no used...

The biggest problem is that there are no used frames here. Now i'm in contact with a frame builder. Probably gonna get a cr-mo frame.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By yankhor

Best month to buy my frame

Hi there :)

I'm finishing my cross bike and I only need the frame right now. Here in Brazil, there are no CX frames/bikes/specific parts on any reasonable price.

My biggest problem is that I...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-26-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 862
Posted By yankhor

thanks fly! I don't think he is gonna group...

thanks fly!
I don't think he is gonna group with another cyclists to ride around... It's not his profile. He just wants to use the bike as his main transport option to work, restaurants etc.
As...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-16-13, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 862
Posted By yankhor

A little help for my friend :) --- (Wichita)

Hi there.
First of all, sorry for the bad grammar. English is not my mother language.

I have a friend who is going to live in Wichita for about 4 years. I don't know exactly where he is going to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-12-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By yankhor

fietsbob, by FD I mean exactly the derailleur. ...

fietsbob, by FD I mean exactly the derailleur.

I made the thread thinking on the brake system, but used to the shifting also.
Kopsis answered the question about the shift cables :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-12-13, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By yankhor

I don't have that tool... I think the cx lever...

I don't have that tool... I think the cx lever adjuster will be enough then.



I see.
I already bought one for the FD :lol:... To be honest, it was a kit (pair) and I'll have one to the RD too....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-13, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By yankhor

I already got the cantis. ...

I already got the cantis.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektro-Cantilever-Brake-CR720-Cartridge-Pads-121g-Black-/330950404500?pt=US_Brakes&hash=item4d0e2e6994

these doesn't seem to have this adjuster....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By yankhor

Does the CX brake levers dispenses the inline barrel adjusters?

Hi there, first of all, sorry for the bad english :) .... not my first language btw.

I'm finishing to buy my bike parts and I was watching two pairs of barrel adjusters (shift/brake), but since I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By yankhor

hmmm. i think it will be m591 or maybe a new...

hmmm. i think it will be m591 or maybe a new alivio. I just have to check if they support 36t on crankset.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-13, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By yankhor

fietsbob, It's because I read somewhere (can't...

fietsbob, It's because I read somewhere (can't remember where) that road hubs would fit mtb cassettes with adapter in certain cases.
--


Andy, thanks for that clearance. Honestly I didn't think...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-13, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By yankhor

Another setup thread (hub/cassette/RD)

Hi guys, please help me with this setup I'm getting to my new bike:

Shifters are 105 road (5700) and crankset is Sram apex 50-34

hub:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By yankhor

I have a cheap one in my actual bike and it...

I have a cheap one in my actual bike and it supported around 2.000 miles including two 200km randonneur. The only issue is that my drive set is kinda hard to turn.



Thanks huey, I'm gonna...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By yankhor

I live in Brazil, and the LBS' here which have...

I live in Brazil, and the LBS' here which have Cane Creek or Chris King, sells them for about 4 ou 5 times the web price.
Since I can't afford a Chris King, I'm looking to other reliable brands that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By yankhor

getting a headset for my new frame

hi there, I just got this frame:
http://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Aluminum-Cyclocross-Frame-MEDIUM/dp/B004VFLTOQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363123933&sr=8-1&keywords=cyclocross+frame

I don't want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,412
Posted By yankhor

hi there. sorry for bumping this thread, but this...

hi there. sorry for bumping this thread, but this one seems the best to post my doubt.

I'm buying parts for my new bike and I don't know if I get a ST-5600 and flight deck or a 5700 (new version,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-19-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 20,887
Posted By yankhor

you can convert your RWG map to KML and open it...

you can convert your RWG map to KML and open it on ORUXMAPS.

I used this on my last randonneur ride and worked fine.
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