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Volsung, is the fork ti? What tires are you using, size? Nice looking rig. Large frame?
Thanks everybody for the input. To be truthful, I had hydro on the brain and forgot about mechanical. The last time I used mechanical discs, they were BB7s. I don't think I have them around any more though. Like I said…
Thanks JW, the TRP look nice and I've heard good things about TRP in general, but you're right, they're too high a buy-in for my project. If I was going TRP, I might consider the cable actuated hydro caliper they make,…
I'm considering putting flared drop bars on my old mtb. Currently it's a dingle speed, so I don't need shifters. I've not been able to find road style brake levers ( hydraulic) that aren't brake/shifter combos. Not…
My wife and also a buddy I ride with often also got the HED Emporias, I was pleasantly surprised at how nice and quiet these hubs are. Myself I ride Stans wheels w/ Neo hubs which are nice and quiet. When I get on my…
Rocking wrote: Thanks all, great suggestions. I'll check out the Fulcrums and the HEDs. Both seem like what I'm looking for. Actually thinking now about building my own wheels. I've never done it and always wanted to…
I used Conti Speed Ride (the current name) lots on my CX bike, before I got a real gravel bike with more clearance. The Contis came in at 372g for the 35mm and 410-ish g for the 42mm. There was some variation in weights…
Thanks for your help folks. I kinda found what a conical washer is, but mostly found that I don't need one. But I did find a couple sites that were helpful in deciphering thru axle 'standards'. If you need info on them…
Renegade, I was looking at those too. I like their site and the abliity to actually choose a specific brand and model of bike to match to. But for me, although I always have a tool with me, I'd prefer a handle like DT…
I'm looking to replace the stock rear thru axle on my Lynskey Gr270. It has this funky slow-release type screw-in thru axle with a cam type lever. A combo between an old school skewer on top of the thru axle. Anyway, in…
PS, I just noticed that the sale at BikeTiresDirect on HED wheels is a 'weekly special'. But that it includes all HED wheels and products, 25% off of retail. I'm not associated with BTD.
nalax, thanks for the 'HED's up (sorry, couldn't resist). I noticed while riding w/ my wife this weekend how wonderfully quiet the HED hubs are. I really like a quiet ride, but as mentioned in another thread, it seems…
HED Emporia GA. 25mm inside width, 1620g/pair, $700. I got a set for my wife at BikeTiresDirect.com. Myself, I run the Stans Grails as mentioned above. Not sure the weight, but ID is only 21.3mm and I've been running…
Has anyone had direct experience with Stan's Dart with other than Stan's sealant? NoTubes site says "Reacts with Stan’s sealant to form an instant, airtight seal". Or does anyone have direct knowledge that other…
My stuff is a little old school, but FWIW: Stan’s Grail rims, ID 20.3mm, Maxxis Rambler 40mm, 41.3 actual. (426g, 60TPI) (404g 120TPI) Maxxis Rambler 45mm, 44.5 actual. (500g, 120 TPI) Kenda Happy Medium 40mm, 40…
One of the trails near the house. BTW Chas, there are numerous instances of where us NMexicans have been asked for passports when traveling to NM from WITHIN the US.
Welcome Nick. I'm from New Mexico in the States and the green there is fairly rare here but good to see. I too am an older mtbr and riding my rigid ti bike brings back memories of early mtbing on my early Merlin. Even…
Abingdonian wrote: Did you take the Lynskey stickers off your Lynskey, or did you order it de b adged? Looks good with just the clean Ti frame. Thanks. I've been a big fan of bare, no paint, no decal bikes since my…
dagowey wrote: Nice! Interested in running something similar in size. Are those 47b/45c/1.5”? Room for fenders still? Measured width vs actual? I really like the no decal look, did it leave any shadows after you removed…
Exploring a trail I've not been on in years. On my new Maxxis Rambler 45mm tires. Had a blast.