What have you bought/upgraded today.

[rideit]

Tried to order a dhx2, but the ‘in stock’ text was invalid already.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Built myself a SS gravel bike this rainy day from old parts I had laying around. I did have to go see my buddy at the LBS, dig through his basement parts box, and find a 1 1/8” quill mountain stem. It was $5. I hope 36/16 works well enough as that was what I had for a cog, chainring, and chain that fit.

I used to ride an old sport touring frame that I put cantilever braze ons on. It was a Bertin, it had the perfect geometry for dirt roads and gravel. I rode it both single speed and fixed with 35mm Ritchie Speed Max tires and Nitto Dirt Drops. So much fun.


Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums

[rideit]

I want some of these for the townie

[jackstraw]

The new Sram B-gap adjustment gauge is a huge improvement over the old one. That was a pleasant surprise to see in the derailleur box.

[singlecross]

Revived another old frameset from a long slumber today... B2 Amplifier. These were the first full suspension bikes I was ever around in the ski/bike shop back in 1990. Thought about ordering the modern disc brake kit for $90 but will probably pass and just cruise around with the cantis.

[Self Jupiter]

That thing rules

[ticketchecker]

Single, I’ve got an XTR rapidfire setup for cantis in a box if you have a project to bolt them to. F/R derailleurs for 8 sp


Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums

[EWG]

I want some of these for the townie

What in all that is holy are those!?

[rideit]

They are an accurate illustration of me flexing my forearms and biceps...

[tellybele]

What in all that is holy are those!?

Ministry of Funny Spins

[Dee Hubbs]

The new Sram B-gap adjustment gauge is a huge improvement over the old one. That was a pleasant surprise to see in the derailleur box.

It’s great because it works for all the models.
I just don’t like that you need set the b-gap with with the bike at sag.

[grinch]

I want some of these for the townie

They look super cool. Is there an actual design purpose for that elbow?

Sent from my SM-G950W using TGR Forums mobile app

[rideit]

“Form over function”

[singlecross]

Single, I’ve got an XTR rapidfire setup for cantis in a box if you have a project to bolt them to. F/R derailleurs for 8 sp

Thanks TC! I appreciate it. I’ll see what’s next in line from the shed... Thinking a road build cause cross tires won’t come close to fitting. Gotta represents the homeland.

[grinch]

Revived another old frameset from a long slumber today... B2 Amplifier. These were the first full suspension bikes I was ever around in the ski/bike shop back in 1990. Thought about ordering the modern disc brake kit for $90 but will probably pass and just cruise around with the cantis.

A definite keeper. Those are so light. A buddy had one and now has an amp b4. He put one piece carbon wheels, one piece carbon syem/bars and a bunch of ultralight stuff with 1" slicks. Thats his townie. A ripper at that. The wheels and stem/bars were obscure no brand name chinese stuff found in catalogs at severe discount. Danger Holm level tweaking lightness he put together 15 or so years ago. Wouldnt be surprised if its under 20lbs

Sent from my SM-G950W using TGR Forums mobile app

[durangobrad]

Fezzari Delano peak. Giving a direct to consumer rig a try. The geometry was what I was looking for, do it all quiver of one trail bike. Specs to price were amazing and only took about 5 weeks to get after I purchased!

Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

[singlecross]

They are an accurate illustration of me flexing my forearms and biceps...

Those cranks would be way better if the pedal ends were finished like the old Ibis handjob.

[ticketchecker]

Thanks TC! I appreciate it. I’ll see what’s next in line from the shed... Thinking a road build cause cross tires won’t come close to fitting. Gotta represents the homeland.

Aegis?


Sent from the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen

[singlecross]

Aegis?

Ayuh.

[rideit]

Beautiful.

[El Chupacabra]

Those cranks would be way better if the pedal ends were finished like the old Ibis handjob.

Ooh. Machine Tech cantilevers...

[grskier]

It’s great because it works for all the models.
I just don’t like that you need set the b-gap with with the bike at sag.

Wait… what!?



Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums

[Dee Hubbs]

Bike’s suspension needs to be compressed to its sag point, while adjusting the b-tension.

[grskier]

Right, like, I get that… just thought you could do all of these things when the bike was in a stand


Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums

[climberevan]

You can, if you let the air out if the shock and bungee the rear wheel to the seat so that it stays at the sagged height.