Is there a difference in the travel of a SRAM vs Shimano Road Front derailleur (I'm, aware that the RD is different 1:1 vs 2:1 travel..) Having trouble adjusting the FD so that it does shift up and does not rub when in 1st & 2nd on the inner chain ring... Using Force RD and have a Ultegra FD with SRAM R2C Bar End Shifters ?? Thanks
Another option could be http://www.stagescycling.com/stagespower and starting at $699.... Not sure how you would get one, have launched, not sure on availability...
I'm quite happy with mine, given only race with them, touch wood, never had a puncture on 3 sets in 5 years... (Normally 2 x Ultra Tri's and 6 or so std tri's in a year) Agree not the longest lasting tyres, but did see a life expectancy somewhere of about 1500 km's
I converted a 29er Stan's Crest to tubeless... (Maxis Crossmark UST) Used Insulation tape round twice first, then a single layer of Stans Yellow Tubeless rim Tape. Created the Valve hole with a Soldering Iron. (Saw a Bike mechanic do it with a sharp instrument and the tape split...) Inserted the Tubeless Valve. Mounted Tyre plus sealant, lost of soapy water solution on Bead, Done!! Basically is airtight, even after a week or so...
Azonic, this might be a pain to do, but would give you the answers you seek, http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/, plug in your crank length ,cassette specs and see the results.... ?
11/36 10 Spd Cassette, 10Spd XT Chain and the same crank, Runs fine, did a bit of research before hand, were a few minor concerns regarding the spacing between blades which might make the setting of the derailleur a bit fine, but I have got it going perfectly on a 3 x 10. Given I don't do the Big Big or small small combos deliberatley....
I see the 2012 Conti X-King 29" Protection is Tubleless Ready ? How ready is 'Tubeless Ready' ? Was thinking of going Maxis Crossmark UST, but the lighter Conti Protection is appealing... Have ready some reports that the Protection still leaks a bit in a Tubeless setup ..?? Any experience or comments on these 2 ? Thanks
What's the difference between the 9 & 10 Spd XT M770 cranksets ? I'm looking at getting a new bike that is 10 spd and wanted to replace the Deore Crank with my current XT 9Spd... Thanks
Has anybody have any comments / review on the Rapide Evolution 29 Carbon frame ? http://www.rapide.co...volution29.aspx Considering the Momsen AL529 or taking the newish XT groupset from my existing bike to build a new 29er, plus wheels etc... Thanks
Looking at the X-King tyre for a tubeless setup and have read the Protection can be used tubeless... X-King Protection: 4 plies / total 240 tp - i 630g X-King UST: 3 plies / total 330 tpi - 840g Is there an advantage to sticking with the UST or run some risks with the Protection ? Opinions ? Thanks
Just out of Interest, how do you plan on getting any out of towners to even enter next years race ? With the cost of accommodation and airfares presumably not being refundable this year, how many will take the risk ?
To add to this, R60 is approx what Speed Services, Counter to counter would cost, otherwise ordinary eccono mail with tracking number is approx R18/kg... Don't know where R25 fits in....
