It definitely shifts into the big ring with my fingers.
It's basically new, barely 200km on it.
It's a Verenti Substance 2016, which I got very late in the season last year.
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- 15 Jul 2018, 10:10pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sora Front Derailleur question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 381
- 15 Jul 2018, 9:16pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sora Front Derailleur question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 381
Re: Sora Front Derailleur question
In fact if I slacken off the lower limit screw completely, the cable fouls the derailleur, and almost seems to contribute to the problem. Ah, my bad. I told you the opposite of what you should do. Screw the lower limit screw in too far and then attach the cable. Then unscrew it to the proper positi...
- 15 Jul 2018, 9:03pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sora Front Derailleur question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 381
Re: Sora Front Derailleur question
In fact if I slacken off the lower limit screw completely, the cable fouls the derailleur, and almost seems to contribute to the problem. Ah, my bad. I told you the opposite of what you should do. Screw the lower limit screw in too far and then attach the cable. Then unscrew it to the proper positi...
- 15 Jul 2018, 8:52pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sora Front Derailleur question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 381
Re: Sora Front Derailleur question
You could try backing off the lower limit screw to give you more room to get the cable tight. Then adjust the limit screw back to the proper position. Usually grabbing the cable with a pair of pliers, puling it tight, and with the cable adjustment slackened right off, then re-tension the cable. Tha...
- 15 Jul 2018, 7:59pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sora Front Derailleur question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 381
Re: Sora Front Derailleur question
Hi everyone. I'm still doing battle with this derailleur. I just can't get the cable tension high enough. From what I understand, it should be enough to simply pull it tight when it's in the small ring, tighten up the bolt and then it magically shifts into the big ring. Mine just doesn't do that. Th...
- 12 Jul 2018, 8:21pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Advice on lever pull on my mechanical disc brakes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 333
Re: Advice on lever pull on my mechanical disc brakes
Mr Evil wrote:The specs shows that it might have either 140 or 160mm discs fitted, depending on the year. Disc size has a significant effect on braking power, with 140mm being a bit wimpy.
Fantastic point. My handy pink ruler confirms that they're 160mm. so there's potential

- 12 Jul 2018, 1:09pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Advice on lever pull on my mechanical disc brakes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 333
Re: Advice on lever pull on my mechanical disc brakes
As always Brucey, thanks for the valuable info. a) - fair enough, and this problem probably further compounded by the bike being a CX bike and as such - has fully enclosed cables, so extra places for it to rub. Would it be worthwhile getting new cables and ensuring the lubrication is top notch? I'm ...
- 12 Jul 2018, 11:13am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sora Front Derailleur question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 381
Re: Sora Front Derailleur question
Thank you for the reply.
I'm surprised, to be honest.
I'll be changing it shortly.
Thanks
Vlad
I'm surprised, to be honest.
I'll be changing it shortly.
Thanks
Vlad
- 12 Jul 2018, 12:22am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Advice on lever pull on my mechanical disc brakes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 333
Advice on lever pull on my mechanical disc brakes
Hi all, So I've had a Verenti Substance since last year. It doesn't get much use, mostly due to too many bikes; but another problem is one of classic operant conditioning. Whenever I use the bike for anything other than very short rides, my index fingers hurt. It's from having to pull hard on the br...
- 11 Jul 2018, 11:57pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sora Front Derailleur question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 381
Sora Front Derailleur question
So I'm having a little trouble adjusting my SORA front derailleur. First basic question, which side of the pin does the cable go on? The bike came with the cable on "the outside" of the pin (position 1 in pic). It seems to me that the cable should run between the pin and the bolt, under th...
- 23 Sep 2017, 9:48am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Brooks B17 colour question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 682
Brooks B17 colour question
Hi all,
I rather fancy the saddle in the picture, but haven't seen such a light colour for sale.
Anyone know what it would be called?
I rather fancy the saddle in the picture, but haven't seen such a light colour for sale.
Anyone know what it would be called?
- 9 Sep 2017, 1:26pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Far too good to be true
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10796
Re: Far too good to be true
There is zero corporate information, not so much as a phone number. And you ask if it is a scam? There no need to be a twit about it though! FYI it came up on Facebook a an ad and I was on my phone so I simply posted a link and asked a question. I obviously suspect it's a scam. Manners cost nothing...
- 8 Sep 2017, 9:54am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Far too good to be true
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10796
Re: Far too good to be true
There is zero corporate information, not so much as a phone number. And you ask if it is a scam? There no need to be a twit about it though! FYI it came up on Facebook a an ad and I was on my phone so I simply posted a link and asked a question. I obviously suspect it's a scam. Manners cost nothing...
- 7 Sep 2017, 10:38pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Far too good to be true
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10796
Far too good to be true
What do we make of this, then?
Surely it's a scam?!
http://eurpop.com/index.php?main_page=p ... ucts_id=98
I totally want one, though!
Surely it's a scam?!
http://eurpop.com/index.php?main_page=p ... ucts_id=98
I totally want one, though!
- 23 Jul 2017, 10:50am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Soaking a chain in petrol
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1701
Re: Soaking a chain in petrol
The same thing happened to me - after the "petrol treatment" my drivetrain became rather grumbly and creaky. On closer inspection - it was because the whole thing, especially the chain and sprockets were badly worn. The dirt and grease on chain and sprockets was actually acting as a "...