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Slick sloppy on top of concrete is like trying to grip ice. I'm not even sure a metal studded tyre is gonna be much help, as they won't dig into concrete the way they would ice. You're probably looking at slowing down,…
Okay. I have a touring bike setup with ST-5703 and a Deore LX T-671 fr der, and XT M761 48/36/26 crankset. What makes it all work is a Jtek Shiftmate 7 http://www.jtekengineering.com/shiftmate/shiftmate-7/
TonyM wrote: together with the RD-810? "Optimized for use with GRX ultra wide range drivetrains when using the GRX 810 (RX810) rear derailleur" https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/roadlink-dm
Wolf Tooth's Roadlink DM will get you to the 42t.
You might want to be more specific in which 105 series you're talking about. 5700? 5800? R7000?
Pynchonite wrote: @barturtle Can they trickle charge while in use? That's my hangup with my current GPS, that if I needed to, I couldn't just plug it in and still have it work. The Etrex is not designed to charge…
The AA-powered Garmin Etrex series is pretty much the standard in long distance self-supported racing. Many will use dyno-powered chargers to run them, or cache batteries, but the ability to slap in some AAs from any…
I've used Blunt SS tubeless with tyres from 38mm up to 29x2.2 No problems with any of them.
I don't see anything wrong with this. As a matter of fact, I think that positioning is likely better, if you think of what happens when you hit rocks, and assume that the elastomer section is where most of the dampening…
I'm a big fan of lights with German-style shaped beams. I find that in dusty nighttime conditions, when everyone's eyewear is covered with dust, the upward light spill of round beams found on most bike lights can be…
Maxxis Rambler should offer more mud traction than the G-One, without much loss of speed.
RT-70S 160mm IceTech SLX/105 rotors will be fine. If you happen to be heavy and spend much time descending down the sides of mountains, then you may want to go for RT99S...
"Attack Mode", on a drop bar MTB is in the drops. Hood Shape at that point doesn't matter. You need to get those bars up to where the drops is the main position. Hoods then become a climbing/rest position, much like the…
Noonievut wrote: Would the Compass, Panaracer or similar tire be as good on wet pavement as the 25mm Gatorskins I use on my road bike? Not to say they’re great rain tires, but they’re predictable and I’ve always…
OffB10Path wrote: I understand the reluctance to try a thingamajig like the Jtek Shiftmate. I was in the same boat a few years ago with wanting to mix Ultegra STI shifters and an XT triple drivetrain. I decided to try…
I have experience with both 9sp Sora 3500 w/ SLX M661, and 10sp 5700 105 w/XT and SLX mtb front dérailleurs. In my experience doubles "just work", while triples require the Jtec Shiftmate.
I ride with my SPOT pretty much any time I'm going to be further out than my normal training routes, which can get me into areas with no cell reception.
HollyBoni wrote: G series or the Continental Speed King II? https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/continental-speed-king-ii-racesport-2015…
clarksonxc wrote: Any idea how well the 4700 shifter will pair with the mtn FD? We hear all about Tanpans etc for the RD but the front never gets any love. Maybe it just works? I know there was a cable pull change at…
Those are only for hollow aluminum cranksets: Shimano, Campy, Cannondale are the ones they list as compatible.