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HollyBoni wrote: Here is mine in the wilderness: What bike, hollyboni?
[ Personally, I like a lighter more responsive bike (my bike is almost 10lbs (4.5kg) lighter than the sequoia). ] Chas, what is your ride?
Simple, clean and inexpensive...I'm getting this: http://www.bikemania.biz/sugino-xd2-wide-low-double-crankset-40-32t.html I t's actually 40-26
Krisk, thank you, great info... t
Does anyone have a timeline for this?
Thanks again, folks...to answer Nalax, I'm looking at some Tektro long reach calipers, they are widely available and will fit. As to Hollyboni and drwelby, I am looking into your info, thanks so much... thomas
Thanks to all for your replies. My wheelset is spec'd at 130mm chainstay spread and 8 to 10spd cassette, so I'm good (the old Trek is 130mm rear spacing). Next concern is a crankset The BB is old school road, 68 x 24 I…
I'm converting a '86 Trek Elance 400D. The original drivetrain is 52x40 by 6spd freewheel. Way too high in the front. I'd like to move to 36x22 if that's possible. The new 650b wheels are spec'd 10spd. I'd also like to…
Ole, thanks...wheels came today!and I must admit to a little excitement, even with this 'budget' item. The size just 'looks' right. Have to work out some kinks before getting up and running, like what are the drivetrain…
Ed, thanks for your input, it has eased my decision making. I have ordered the Weinmann's and will regard the trueing process as a first lesson in wheel building. This conversation reminds me, correct me if I'm wrong,…
ED, yes, I'm one of those 'watching' those wheels, I've been mulling over exactly your suggestion, inexpensive for the moment is maybe the right move for now. I like the Soma Suzue set mentioned by Oleritter, but they…
Fishman, read this really great article by bikeman and wrote a fairly long comment bemoaning the lack of wheelset choices for 27.5" only to see it vanish...
I'm looking to reincarnate a vintage trek 700c road frame to a graveluer/commuter via a 650b-27.5 conversion. I'm hitting a wall locating wheelsets in this size that are rim brake compatible. Thought I'd plumb the…
Actually, nalax, the bike I am considering is a Marin Bobcat Trail from the early 90's, but I don't have it yet...
I'd like to hear some feedback on the pro's and con's of retro-fitting disc brakes to older (90's) steel frames not designed for them. Is it possible, desirable? Thanks in advance for any replies!
Thanks for all your replies. It's interesting that while there seems to be a near consensus that steel forks absorb better, I still see many bikes, especially higher end bikes, with carbon forks as standard. One thing…
I see a fair amount of steel frame 'adventure/gravel' bikes with carbon forks...advantages/disadvantages, other than cost?
any thoughts?