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I have, with a fair amount of hacking, done a couple 'mostly' internal Di2 jobs on a couple of bikes. Both frames had internal cable routing already, so I didn't have to drill any holes into the frames. My builds were a…
Ok, it's like riding a stick of melting butter on a mirror. Absolutely fantastic! When they describe titanium as 'lively' that is a very accurate word. Maybe not the most ideal for high-torque speed freaks on the…
I'm almost done building up my Routt RSL. Just bled the brakes last night and will be putting in the crankset and bar tape tonight. Obviously not contributing much to answering your 'how do they ride' question but damn,…
I have run the first two versions of the Juin Tech brakes (R1 and X1) and they are very nice. Lever ergonomics are a big part of the appeal, as is the ease of install/maintenance, especially if you are routing lines…
I wasn't aware that AXS Force had a 2x option. Good to see that if one wanted to multi-purpose it into a road bike. Giant's house alloy wheels are generally considered anchors, but I have enjoyed their carbon offerings.
Dropping the price, need to move this along sooner rather than later. Thanks, all!
SOLD This is a freshly built Argon 18 Krypton Xroad do-it-all kind of bike. It currently has 32c slicks on it now and there is room for a low-profile knobby 32c tire but not much bigger than that. Good for taking the…
Oh, I wasn't advocating for one material over another and agree that carbon is tough stuff. I was merely voting for tough wheels for tough conditions, regardless of make or shape. Don't sacrifice reliability in the name…
Agreed. I have an Argon 18 Krypton Xroad that can take up to a 32c tire, which is enough to have a little off-road fun, but it's real strength/purpose is road riding. Look for a road bike that has the tire clearance to…
Save 12 seconds over 40km with lightweight aero wheels or lose several hours when your wheel fails. With the often unpredictable conditions that gravel trails can throw at you (vs a paved road) I would chose…
SOLD!! Thanks, everyone! A barely used carbon gravel crusher for your next race or bikepacking adventure. Full carbon frame and fork, stock Ultegra hydro 2x11 build with the following exceptions: - Fizik Aliante saddle…
I had a Whiskey seatpost a while back. It creaked under hard pedaling. Be sure to check the weight on it, too. I seem to recall that they were surprisingly heavy (for carbon).
Sorry, I know nothing about Podium hubs, but I would trust Ole Ritter's advice on the matter. Doesn't hurt to ask about the Bitex, though.
If the rebuild costs are covered but the hub is on you, I would take a look at Bitex. It may be one of those Chinese no-names that you mentioned, but Ole Ritter built me a wheelset with them and the engagement is really…
The Revelate site explains that if you are putting their roll style/compression sack bag on drop bars to go with the large version and just roll/compress your contents down to fit. Their small size is smaller, which…
With it being brand new and purchased from a licensed dealer, you should most certainly get what you paid for; a brand new bike. BikeFlights does a lot of business with FedEx, they can handle it. With a shop as your…
I just converted a set of Bitex hubs (on a wheelset from oleritter) and it took a total of 3 minutes, no special tools. I probably had a beer or two in my system, too. 5 years ago, changing axles took a little YouTubing…
Would applying a gentle heat, like with a hairdryer, help soften the adhesion? Not enough to melt things, mind you, but enough to re-liquify whatever has dried up and seized up in there.
Oh, it was user error without a doubt. I was putting too much force on a lever and the lip of the wheel kind of crumbled/collapsed underneath. The damage was minimal, but enough for me to be afraid of future…
I was under the impression that carbon, as a material, did a good job of negating road 'buzz' type vibrations, the kind you would generate with a high psi road tire on pavement. Is the frequency of gravel 'buzz'…