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derTobi wrote: so, how do you like the new STI with the higher pivotpoint? I am still wondering if it's only the Di2 levers that have the higher pivot point. In all diagrams provided by Shimano I only see the Di2 model.…
My bike originally came with 33' flare (44cm model) handlebars. For rough descents it's nice to have such flare, however I only occasionally run into these kind of descents. On road, I feel 33' flare is too much and…
I have not had this issue before, but I do have some (obvious?) thoughts: - Do you have a torque wrench and do you know the recommended torque for the callipers? - Did you inspect the thread on the mounting bolts, rear…
MrMojoRisin1287 wrote: Road set up on industry nine AR25 wheels with 28mm tires The bike looks so boring compared to having the gravel wheels mounted! 🙂 I love the orange spokes and hub with the tan sidewalls!
tomh wrote: I just measured the front chainline of my stock crank (FSA Omega 46/30) on my Topstone 105. Did measure multiple times...constantly getting around 46/47mm chainline - several websites list a 43.5mm chainline…
tomh wrote: thanks anyway! did you buy the fron derailleur as well? I saw the GRX is only braze on - probably have to buy an adapter... Yes, I had to get an adapter. The Shimano adapter can be found for a reasonable…
Unfortunately work has been busy and I have not yet installed it. In fact I will probably not get to it in the coming weeks as the crank installation will be part of a full rebuild...
FSA also a cheaper 46/30 and 48/32 option called the "FSA Omega Adventure". Mind you this would work with Shimano road derailleur, but needs a 19mm spindle bottom bracket.
Thanks for the detailed response! I wasn't aware of the actual differences between the mechs. Personally I will be using a 11-34 cassette, so I was asking only out of interest. Glad to hear the improvement the new…
fb40dash5 wrote: Just got an in-stock alert on the RD-RX812 from Universal Cycles yesterday... Initial report is that on my bastardized 1x with an XD 10-42, it's friggin' awesome. The RD-RX812 is the long cage model…
Received the 48/31 crankset and the 800 front derailleur! Haven't installed yet.