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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-18-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By maxants33

110mm (although I actually use a sturmey archer...

110mm (although I actually use a sturmey archer 2-speed kick-back hub, which is 116mm, but fits fine....)
Of course - it's a good point to bring that up, as I'm assuming bikes with sliding dropouts...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-18-23, 01:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By maxants33

Many thanks! All the Soma frames look amazing. If...

Many thanks! All the Soma frames look amazing. If I can't find V brakes, looks like it will be some disc Soma.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-18-23, 01:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By maxants33

This is exactly what I'm after! Set up an eBay...

This is exactly what I'm after! Set up an eBay alert. Nothing for sale sadly. But I think you found my next frame. Many thanks!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-15-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By maxants33

Single speed cyclocross/gravel frames: can anyone name some brands?

I am proud owner of Specialized Singlecross. Its my commuter and light tourer. It's been a really great bike, but I fear the frame is nearing the end of its life. One particularly concerning thing is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Yea, that's interesting. I'm still open minded to...

Yea, that's interesting. I'm still open minded to cable disks. For instance - have that classic dream of building a cable disk touring bike on a surly ogre. But would probably go for something like...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

I did wonder, the 5800s up have a better feel...

I did wonder, the 5800s up have a better feel than the 5700s. But that issue of unknown compatibility with TRPs and road levers is pretty off putting for me
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

So managed to get some mech disk - rim brake...

So managed to get some mech disk - rim brake comparison.Fitted the TRP spyres from my spares bin to an old soon-for-sale Sonder Camino gravel bike, and bedded in some new pads on a big hill I usually...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Well, not really, because the question was about...

Well, not really, because the question was about mechanical disks - which I'm not familiar with. But I did get some really helpful opinions regarding better rim calipers, compressionless outers and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Ah, if you look back at the original question and...

Ah, if you look back at the original question and subsequent clarification - hitting the brakes/brake force was not part of the query. Nor was wheel changes ( I don't take it so seriously that I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-23, 04:49 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Interesting - I will look into higher level campy...

Interesting - I will look into higher level campy callipers. The anthena are skeleton thin and flex visibly under full lever force. I actually deformed the front calliper once, doing an emergency...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

I have only ridden in London, one of the main...

I have only ridden in London, one of the main places is Herne Hill Velodrome - the available surface area is pretty small, so it's usually very twisty, fitting as much track into a small area as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

I've got swiss stop (flash pro) on there. Which...

I've got swiss stop (flash pro) on there. Which I'm sure are good. But the same set has been on there since 2019. I just use the bike for crits in the summer, so they've lasted a long time. But do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Thats a good point - I had 105 rim brakes before...

Thats a good point - I had 105 rim brakes before and they were pretty good. The Athena calipers are definitely a bit flexy, but so light. I could upgrade the caliper and also try the compressionless...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Interesting to see the firm support for rim...

Interesting to see the firm support for rim brakes. I definitely like rim brakes and lament their decreasing presence from the bike market. Would be cool to keep my bike sub 7kg, Pretty sure the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Also - crit training near me re-starts in April -...

Also - crit training near me re-starts in April - So I'll definitely do a few classes with the flexy Campag rim brakes, then probably a few with the TRP spyre - and report any differences!
I'm super...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Oh yea, naturally - but my interest in discs...

Oh yea, naturally - but my interest in discs really came from improved modulation - not stopping power.
I have rim brakes on my crit and commuter bikes - I find they don't do that much when lightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Now I am asking myself the same thing... I...

Now I am asking myself the same thing... I watched video on GCN about discs and improved cornering, and recall others at crit training last year saying similar things. I mostly mountain bike, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,685
Posted By maxants33

Mechanical disc vs rim brake for crit racing?

I love my crit bike (kinesis Aithein - rim brake). Its super light and I have a great carbon Campag Athena groupset.

I picked up a cheap Kinesis disc fork on eBay - my plan is to put a mechanical...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-22-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By maxants33

Ah, I had only seen the gravel-cross frame....

Ah, I had only seen the gravel-cross frame. However, it seems while their article on differences between cx and gravel bikes notes higher bbs in cx bikes, there is only 1mm difference between the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By maxants33

I just think its a shame to see the market become...

I just think its a shame to see the market become more homogeneous in terms of cx geometry. Certainly they all do seem to be more gravelized - slacker head tubes, lower seat stays ect. And companies...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By maxants33

Yea, I agree, most CX bikes have become more...

Yea, I agree, most CX bikes have become more gravel influenced. Guess that's the market. Can see giant have now cut the TCX range to just one bike.
I have taken a friend's and my girlfriend's gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-21, 12:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By maxants33

Looking for frames with high BBs

Looking to replace my cyclocross frame, but I can see in the past 5 years, frame makers have been dropping their bottom bracket heights. Even Ridley are going for around 6.5cm bb drop (Im sure they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-21, 01:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By maxants33

*moved to different forum

Thread moved to cyclocross subforum!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 257
Posted By maxants33

Cyclocross training in the UK?

Anyone know of any cyclocross training grounds in the south east? I've wanted to try a race for ages, but everything seems understandibly cancelled. Been managing to keep my mind satisfied riding my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By maxants33

Inner tube sealant in a tubeless tyre - world ending mistake?

I'm using two great looking Muc off products:
The Muc off inner tube sealant
And...
The Muc off tubeless sealant

I was doing a tyre day this weekend on my fleet, and realised ive put tubeless...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-20, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By maxants33

No I didn't take it off. But the 3 seating teeth...

No I didn't take it off. But the 3 seating teeth on the sproket had mostly crumbled and the remaining fragments were compacted into the grooves.

I had noticed there was a looseness to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By maxants33

After disassembly and no clear issues yet ongoing...

After disassembly and no clear issues yet ongoing failure of the transmission - i bought a new set of internals.

When going to change the internals - and popping off the sprocket; I noticed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By maxants33

Sturmey S2C hub failure - differential diagnosis?

Hello
My Sturmey archer S2C hub failed me recently, after a reasonable run of good cycling, I really loved the hub.
I'm going to strip it soon and see if i can diagnose the problem or see any overt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By maxants33

I agree, Kooolstop salmon pads have taken the...

I agree, Kooolstop salmon pads have taken the edge off wet braking. In combo with a coaster brake, wet braking is not much of a problem for me. Skidding in the rain still is though :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By maxants33

Beautiful beater bike this! Feel like its a...

Beautiful beater bike this! Feel like its a spiritual relative of my vindec - also a 2 speed/coaster (sturmey S2C) on vintage steel rims/frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By maxants33

I did say "accident prone"... One A119 lost due...

I did say "accident prone"... One A119 lost due side impact fom a car. One due to LBS not fastening the axle nuts and wheel coming out of drop outs mid traffic at high speed.

The Sputnik suffered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 06:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By maxants33

Thanks, naturally agree with that. I have...

Thanks, naturally agree with that.
I have always added a hub brake if building onto steel - would be madness not to in rainy Britain!

On my LongTail I have a very good Alloy sputnik laced onto a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By maxants33

I don't get what you mean? I agree, they are...

I don't get what you mean? I agree, they are great though.
Meant to add - cost last time I buckled an alloy wheel:
New rim: £30
Wheel build: £35

Cost of buckling my first steel rim in 15 years:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By maxants33

In defence of STEEL RIMS...

Hello all,
Im a fan of steel rims and I've been meaning to write this for a while - but after a crash several days ago and near loss of my back wheel due, I've finally had the push I need!
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-22-17, 11:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

The SA levers are short pull - but if you open...

The SA levers are short pull - but if you open them up you will see that there are two holes for the cable end holder - if you knock the pin out and move the the cable holder you can change them to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-02-17, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

Yea, I'm waiting for the S2C to come back from...

Yea, I'm waiting for the S2C to come back from the wheel builders shortly. A bit nervous about it as its not been a cheap build. But I've my S-RC3 wheel ready as a back up - thats a great hub IMO....
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-03-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

Another recent pick of my bike on a mini tour in...

Another recent pick of my bike on a mini tour in norfolk ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-31-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

Great, I did see that sturmey archer have a 5...

Great, I did see that sturmey archer have a 5 speed hub with 90mm drum too - but the 3 with motor sounds good. I would love it if I could try my S2C hub in my in the xtracycle - but thats just not...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-30-17, 12:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

well, I think that sounds like a really cool...

well, I think that sounds like a really cool choice of hub, but it may be problematic. Mainly the OLD as you mention. I have no idea about the spacers whether that would work - its a reasonable...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-24-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

I think going for a bub brake is a good idea -...

I think going for a bub brake is a good idea - rims just tend to cope less well with heavy loads in my experience. But more importantly - with loaded bikes you wear out the rims faster and that = a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-19-17, 01:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

So I have reached 10 posts - I can post a...

So I have reached 10 posts - I can post a picture! Hooray!

This is my bike - its an old bridgstone road man frame I got a 2nd top tube welded to give extra strength. Powedercoated everything and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-19-17, 01:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

and another ...

and another ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-19-17, 01:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

Just a blank post to bring up the number of posts...

Just a blank post to bring up the number of posts I have so the forum will let me post pics...(minimum is 10 posts)
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-09-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

Thanks Gambler, will look into getting one of...

Thanks Gambler, will look into getting one of these kits.

Would just like to add - if the OP is still following this this thread; the brakes work well with the sturmey archer brake levers - even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-17, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,560
Posted By maxants33

Thanks for all the above input BTW! Have...

Thanks for all the above input BTW!
Have purchased from practical-cycles in black 116mm OLD
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,560
Posted By maxants33

Yea, its just a regular coaster brake - but with...

Yea, its just a regular coaster brake - but with fingerless shifting!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-17, 12:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,560
Posted By maxants33

S2C sturmey archer 2 speed kickback

Hello,
Does anyone have any recent experience with the SA S2c kickbkack hub?
I'm planning on getting one laced up to a lovely old steel Beretta rim for my 3 speed Vindec roadster.

Before anyone...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-03-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

Custom tandem forks are the way to go - will...

Custom tandem forks are the way to go - will probs go R+E for my next fork - they seem well priced and do international shipping. What is a CF band, and how do I use it to make my fork bomb proof!?!...
Forum: Touring
07-30-17, 08:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,328
Posted By maxants33

As a podiatrist - I bring potassium permanganate...

As a podiatrist - I bring potassium permanganate crystals - use in a foot bath one a week - it shrinks the sweat glands and kills germs. Its very effective and lasts a while and the crystals are no...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-26-17, 12:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,876
Posted By maxants33

I dont know - I thought Shimano only made Roller...

I dont know - I thought Shimano only made Roller brakes - which are radically different internally from drums, but people often get them mixed up - but they do look externally similar. They attach to...
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