Hairy Posted February 12, 2019 Share I am tempted to sell the GT and then build up the Momsen as a dedicated SS Commuter ... no more punctures, burly frame and she will fit me Yeah i noticed by that yesteryear stem length Long Wheel Base, DJR and Swany05 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 12, 2019 Share really old and well worn bikes are the best commuters, please post the pics! here are some pics of when we had to fix a commuter in our groups very old seatpost with cable ties to get him home.....he rocks a really old canti-lever braked steel GT 26'er that has been converted to a SS and still rocks! Yeah I thought fixie would have been a bit dangerous in town. Anyway, after seeing your commuter I am not going to post mine LOL. I have an old GT 26inch that I used to commute on but it needs a proper overhaul(want to go SS) so riding my 29er at the moment. Show me yours and ill show you mine I also have an old 26er that has now been retired and will become my shop/pub bike DJR, Long Wheel Base, Albatross and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 12, 2019 Share Show me yours and ill show you mine I also have an old 26er that has now been retired and will become my shop/pub bike I'll take pictures and post them. Hairy, Swany05 and Albatross 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Would love a dedicated Steel SS frame as a commuter, Going to install a White Industries ENO ECC hub on my cotic once my current chain is stretched to sh!t. I am tempted to sell the GT and then build up the Momsen as a dedicated SS Commuter ... no more punctures, burly frame and she will fit me Hairy and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted February 12, 2019 Share I'll take pictures and post them.Now a store bike, has done quite a bit of mileage. Lol the tensioner did fail for some reason and I didn't even notice it till the chain started jumping off. Wheels and bearings are shot, the bb is rough and the fork feels like it's sprung by a pool noodle. Still a fun bike to ride but not reliable enough for everyday commute. All parts used to build this bike was purchased off the hub Long Wheel Base, Hairy, Albatross and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 12, 2019 Share do you have the tool to remove that XTR crankset? I have one lying in the spares box that I have been eyeing out to fitNow a store bike, has done quite a bit of mileage.Lol the tensioner did fail for some reason and I didn't even notice it till the chain started jumping off. Wheels and bearings are shot, the bb is rough and the fork feels like it's sprung by a pool noodle.Still a fun bike to ride but not reliable enough for everyday commute. All parts used to build this bike was purchased off the hub IMG_20190111_192848.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted February 12, 2019 Share I have been looking for one for ages, I managed to borrow one from my LBS. The price tag is just ridiculous do you have the tool to remove that XTR crankset? I have one lying in the spares box that I have been eyeing out to fit Edited February 12, 2019 by Swany05 Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 12, 2019 Share do you have the tool to remove that XTR crankset? I have one lying in the spares box that I have been eyeing out to fitHow is the XTR different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 12, 2019 Share you need some tool McGyver thing to remove the one crank arm that is kind of bolt fixed to the other one ..... How is the XTR different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 12, 2019 Share you need some tool McGyver thing to remove the one crank arm that is kind of bolt fixed to the other one ..... Ok. I will watch the video at home later. No Youtube here at work. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 12, 2019 Share WHAT, NO YOUTUBE ... HOW DO YOU GUY'S MANNNNNAAAAGE TO FIX ANY OF THOSE AIRCRAFT THEN!Ok. I will watch the video at home later. No Youtube here at work. Albatross, DJR and Swany05 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Its the TL-FC35, to remove the nds crank arm. No way around it. A while ago i was going to measure out the one from the LBS and have a mate turn one up on his lathe for me. But eh, seemed like a lot of work for a tool that gets used VERY little. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwindfr Posted February 12, 2019 Share I am tempted to sell the GT and then build up the Momsen as a dedicated SS Commuter ... no more punctures, burly frame and she will fit me I have been looking at one of those Momsen steel frames for a while now. Everytime I am about to pull the trigger something seems to come up. Hopefully I will get one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Its the TL-FC35, to remove the nds crank arm. No way around it. A while ago i was going to measure out the one from the LBS and have a mate turn one up on his lathe for me. But eh, seemed like a lot of work for a tool that gets used VERY little. TLFC35.jpgA while back i replaced this bolt with one I got off ali express. It uses allen key, think 8mm if I remember correctly. Sorry it wasnt xtr, but xt Edited February 12, 2019 by Eddy Gordo Swany05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Im honestly not sure why Shimano thought it would be a good idea to design a system that requires a propriety tool in order to remove a crank A while back i replaced this bolt with one I got off ali express. It uses allen key, think 8mm if I remember correctly. Sorry it wasnt xtr, but xt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted February 13, 2019 Share An another note, How often do you guys clean and lube your commuters ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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