"It doesn't work the other way round though"
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Out of interest I dropped a12 speed chain on an older chainset. Works fine.
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- 18 Mar 2024, 5:52pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: 8 speed chain on 10 speed chainset ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 380
- 18 Mar 2024, 5:50pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Would it be unreasonable … ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 375
Re: Would it be unreasonable … ?
I don't appreciate being blinded. What really irritates me is the use of those lights in daylight or nearly so. Equally flashing rears off road if on at all.
- 17 Mar 2024, 6:54am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 543
Re: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel
Ah but those are Fulcrum bodies /wheels not older Campag . You have fitted one of those free hubs to a Campag , not Fulcrum, hub?
Just looking at the fitment options. Be good if they do fit ( I would like such a thing myself) but methinks not unless the OP hasn't posted clearly. He does lack detail.
Just looking at the fitment options. Be good if they do fit ( I would like such a thing myself) but methinks not unless the OP hasn't posted clearly. He does lack detail.
- 16 Mar 2024, 6:44pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: 1" Steerer- worn threads
- Replies: 12
- Views: 527
Re: 1" Steerer- worn threads
I created something similar to Colins . Based on an old clip type headset but I just used an ahead/threadless spacer and drilled and tapped a m5 hole. A bolt is then used as a grub screw. Brutal but works well.
- 16 Mar 2024, 6:41pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 543
Re: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel
l I assume that you are talking about a Campag hub. If so then the freehub, the bit that spins one way, is not swappable with something that will take Shimano bits. Campag hubs mean Campag cassettes . You can get things like Miche cassettes which will fit but I have found that they just mirror Campag sizes. You can play around with Shimergo, see "Too good to lose" lower down the index page .
You could re hub the wheel but to be honest you could just buy a Shimano hubbed one cheaper and especially nowadays when rim braked wheels are losing their value. Flog the Campag wheel, which, depending on the actual hub, may have some retro value.
Why not use the biggest cassette you have and swap the front gearing out? Often easier in these circumstances.
You could re hub the wheel but to be honest you could just buy a Shimano hubbed one cheaper and especially nowadays when rim braked wheels are losing their value. Flog the Campag wheel, which, depending on the actual hub, may have some retro value.
Why not use the biggest cassette you have and swap the front gearing out? Often easier in these circumstances.
- 16 Mar 2024, 5:45pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Cycling motivation survey - looking for participants
- Replies: 24
- Views: 848
Re: Cycling motivation survey - looking for participants
Couple of things that may not be of interest.
a) somewhat urban centric
b) somewhat fanciful, e.g. "I feel free" Twaddle!
In retrospect it doesn't really ask me why I cycle at all . Sorry to be negative , hope it gives you what you need.
a) somewhat urban centric
b) somewhat fanciful, e.g. "I feel free" Twaddle!
In retrospect it doesn't really ask me why I cycle at all . Sorry to be negative , hope it gives you what you need.
- 15 Mar 2024, 2:12pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Dynamo carbon fork mounting options
- Replies: 6
- Views: 214
Re: Dynamo carbon fork mounting options
I use something like that 60 quid Nitto thing from SJSC. However mine was a tenth of the price from Aliexpress which is probably the same ultimate source of the Nitto. It sits a bit higher than a fork crown light but is actually in a better position.
- 12 Mar 2024, 7:52pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Noisy freehub - quieten with grease?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 786
Re: Noisy freehub - quieten with grease?
Virtually no grease. I rub a small bit around to hold things in place but it is pretty light stuff or even has a bit of oil mixed in.
Bear in mind that the carbon wheels may make things worse. I have two Shimano hubbed rear wheels. One with a deep carbon rim. Definitely noiser.
Bear in mind that the carbon wheels may make things worse. I have two Shimano hubbed rear wheels. One with a deep carbon rim. Definitely noiser.
- 12 Mar 2024, 7:48pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Oldest bike
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1782
Re: Oldest bike
Fairly regularly, meaning a couple of times a month? My 1983 Raleigh that I had from new as a meber of the O Ed dept at Bangor Normal College. Half a dozen times a year? A Dawes road bike from the tip. No idea of age. Resilion cantis and steep, narrow drops. Originally built for some chain stay mounted rear gear system. I assume pre WW2 Near daily? The commuter is only from January 2011
- 10 Mar 2024, 2:11pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Knee protection please
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1726
Re: Knee protection please
Assuming that the OP isn't prepared to change their habits (their prerogative,) surely the answer is so easy it didn't need the question?
Knee pads as sold by any shop, real or online , that sells MTB kit. Any more advice is silly as what fits one won't fit another be it size or price.
Knee pads as sold by any shop, real or online , that sells MTB kit. Any more advice is silly as what fits one won't fit another be it size or price.
- 10 Mar 2024, 2:07pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Filthy bridleway
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2111
Re: Filthy bridleway
Just read the top of the page. Why on earth would we need more cycle ways? We have miles of them. The one in question doesn't need it, you can use it. You just don't fancy it.
As it is a RB it probably (I don't know the history) originated as a RUPP which should have been re categorised decades ago. The LAs were too lazy or busy and didn't and so when CROW etc came along they were all arbitrarily down graded and lost vehicle rights of way which many /most had. Yet another example of incomers and city dwellers affecting the local traditions and rights as they served a useful purpose. They could be reclaimed but the rules for such thing deliberately excluded use of evidence that would have provided definitive vehicle rights .
In this case why not just leave well alone?
As it is a RB it probably (I don't know the history) originated as a RUPP which should have been re categorised decades ago. The LAs were too lazy or busy and didn't and so when CROW etc came along they were all arbitrarily down graded and lost vehicle rights of way which many /most had. Yet another example of incomers and city dwellers affecting the local traditions and rights as they served a useful purpose. They could be reclaimed but the rules for such thing deliberately excluded use of evidence that would have provided definitive vehicle rights .
In this case why not just leave well alone?
- 10 Mar 2024, 2:01pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Filthy bridleway
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2111
Re: Filthy bridleway
Bear in mind, if talking about Byways Open to All Traffic, (BOATS) they are part of the RoW dept, not highways. You get into that department when you move up a notch to unclassified roads which may be indistinguishable in condition and use to BOATs.
Going back to the OP , if the route is passable it is fine. Personally I despair at those who wish to change what is there and has been for centuries into something that suits their own use. The last thing we need is more gravelled, sanitised tracks.
Going back to the OP , if the route is passable it is fine. Personally I despair at those who wish to change what is there and has been for centuries into something that suits their own use. The last thing we need is more gravelled, sanitised tracks.
- 25 Feb 2024, 6:00pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Coloured toe straps: Now solved
- Replies: 19
- Views: 984
Re: Coloured toe straps
I'll guess . Aliexpress?
- 21 Feb 2024, 6:07pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Is it Cheating
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9653
Re: Is it Cheating
Just a thought. This isn't a competition so there cannot be cheating. Equally, unless the above mentioned association is a governing body then it cannot be considered official or any other such thing. They can call themselves what they like.
- 20 Feb 2024, 5:29pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Audax wannabee bike choice
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2134
Re: Audax wannabee bike choice
Bear in mind that in theory 105 is roughly the equivalent to SRAM Rival thus Force being a notch higher. Look at wheel quality as that can be a big upgrade cost later.