Trying to convert an old Kona Jake the Snake that i bought used back to a gravel type bike. The guy converted it to flat bars with mountain style shifters and brake levers... question is can i run the XT V brakes that are on it now with road style STI shifters? i've read i may have to install some type of pulley to increase the leverage? looking for some advice!
Also anyone have any cheap/ish STI shifters they wanna sell?
Yes, you will need these:
https://problemsolversbike.com/produ..._agents_-_6416
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Converting a SS commuter to 1x10.
Bought a 105 RD, 105 cassette, and a Zee shifter. Is my Bike going to explode?
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Thanks - I’ll return some shit and buy all mtb stuff
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You can run a road cassette if you want. Just need to swap the derailleur.
My new Hightower is nearing completion and I need a 150 mm fork. I was set on a Lyrik Ultimate but reviews of the Marzocchi/Fox Z1 are pretty solid.
The Lyrik is $300 more. Worth it? I’m not a rider who’s always tweaking suspension adjustments. Anyone ridden the new Z1?
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Buy a barely used Lyrik off PB. Or a Fox 36. I’d personally go with the known commodity.
Plus, resale on a bike with a Marzocchi fork will suck, if that matters.
Last edited by smmokan; 02-01-2020 at 11:45 AM.
^^^ agreed
Isn't a Z1 just a Fox 36 Rhythm with a few small differences? I don't see why that would hurt resale value other maybe poorer brand recognition compared to a very similar fork with Fox stickers.
That said, the high-end Lyrik is a great fork.
For sure, the Z1 will hurt your resale.
But, it is literally a Fox 36 on the inside. Just a touch heavier.
That said, it's really not that hard to find a take off Factory Fox 36 for hundreds less. Half a season into any fork on my bikes and it's just a scratched up vessel for premium internals.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOX-Factory...oAAOSwEj5eISQd
However many are in a shit ton.
What's the deal with Giro single-size helmets?
Also, will I die if I use these DT Swiss centerlock adapters with 180 mm rotors?
https://www.jensonusa.com/DT-Swiss-C...T-Disc-Adaptor
I've used them. They're fine-ish.
I've had them come loose on me, but I've also had regular centerlock rotors come loose on me, so that's not really any different. They also allow a little bit of slop in the rotor, which makes zero difference while riding, but can definitely be felt if you rock the bike back and forth with the brakes on.
Cool. Is there another centerlock adapter you'd recommend? I'm less than thrilled that my new wheels have centerlock hubs, but I didn't have much choice in the matter.
edit: derp, managed to find the Shimano ones (https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-SM...-Rotor-Adaptor) which for some bizarre reason don't have "center" or "lock" in the name. Might as well get these I guess.
Swapping rotors isn't too bad if you use a cordless drill to do most of the spinning, and just finish the tightening with the torque wrench. Saves a lot of sliced knuckles too.
x3 I've toyed with the idea of getting one of those little 4V drivers just for rotors.
I'm pretty much constantly in need of rotors at the right price. Used to be sold on Ice Tech, but have become disillusioned and now wonder if they're actually worse than solid one piece.
However many are in a shit ton.
Would $75 for two work for you?
They are $34 each in QBP before shipping (wholesale), and $39.50 on eBay.
I like the centerlines better than ice tech.
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