I have purchased a bike with a flip flop hub and would like to get a 1/8" chain freewheel that is pretty bulletproof. The current one is a Shimano BMW one and...
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George
photopsyche
May 4, 2010 5:23 am
Thanks for the welcome Rich! My name is George and I've been living in Alaska the last 23 years. I'm not sure how I found out about this group but I have been...
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Bruce
brucemetras
May 3, 2010 11:47 pm
... With the Mountain Drive, it is huge jump .. 250% ... a 53/21 crank... I run a twist grip with the Nexus, so, if I were to shift as you suggest, I would...
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Alex Wetmore
alexphredorg
May 3, 2010 10:04 pm
From: prester_john_in_cathay [prester_john_in_cathay@...] ... Bike Friday did for the 3x7, but stopped when the DualDrive came out. I haven't paid much...
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prester_john_in_cathay
prester_john...
May 3, 2010 9:50 pm
... I didn't make any. I adjusted the cable same as normal for a SRAM 3-speed: the second shift will barely pull the hub into low gear with the cable taut...
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Mike Wilson
mtwigh
May 3, 2010 9:47 pm
I forget if I posted this. A month or two ago I had a machinist friend make an adaptor to mount a twist-grip shifter where a road bike brake lever normally...
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Mike Wilson
mtwigh
May 3, 2010 9:41 pm
So Prester_John shows a Capo with SRAM T3 shifted by a Shimano front brifter. Was any cable-pull adjustment needed? For other people's notes: The campy 10...
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Mike Wilson
mtwigh
May 3, 2010 9:36 pm
I've got a SpeedDrive on my Airnimal Chameleon, one on a Dahon Jetstream XP and a MountainDrive (2.5:1 underdrive) on a MTB in conjunction with a Nexus Red...
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Rich
astronut1001
May 3, 2010 8:17 pm
A lot of even current brakes can be improved by a change of brake pads. The Kool Stop Salmon pads are supposed to be excellent and reasonably priced. I have...
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chkamb
May 3, 2010 7:01 pm
Dear Rich I have a Tektro R556 rear brake on my East German Diamant road bike. The reach of the brake is 55-73mm as the frame needs a rear reach of 62mm. Looks...
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Rich
astronut1001
May 3, 2010 6:46 pm
For the conversion you want the Shimano Alfine hub as it is the only Shimano 8 speed with disc brake rotor mounting provision. Aftermarket shifters are also...
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daniel valente
danielvalente27
May 3, 2010 6:26 pm
Hello - I will take a moment to introduce myself, too. I was one of the 650b-list-mention-joiners. My name is daniel valente, I currently run the blog: ...
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Alex Wetmore
alexphredorg
May 3, 2010 5:18 pm
From: Rich [astronut1001@...] ... The list was mentioned on the 650B list (http://www.bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/650b) on Sunday: ...
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Mike Wilson
carhillclmb
May 3, 2010 4:41 pm
Mark Stonich writes: The 73mm Tectros are nicely finished but the only difference from normal reach brakes is that the pad arms are longer. Stiffness and...
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Bobbie Martin
mini1275...
May 3, 2010 3:18 pm
... Go straight to the source http://www.schlumpf.ch/antriebe_engl.htm Bobbie Martin...
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Trina Brady
bianchigirll
May 3, 2010 12:55 pm
 OH these are geared BB/cranksets. I think I found a website but there does not seem to be alot of information on how it works does anyone have a link to a...
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Rich
astronut1001
May 3, 2010 8:25 am
Mark; Looks like those are large and heavy duty brakes at an excellent price. Glad to hear that they work well too. Rich Wood...
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Sven-Olof Johansson
svenolofj
May 3, 2010 8:16 am
... Thanks for the welcome. My guess is that a few of us new members joined when this group was recommended in the Randon-group ( ...
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Rich
astronut1001
May 3, 2010 7:39 am
Not sure why but we have picked up 8 new members over the weekend, 7 just on Sunday. Welcome to the group. If any new members want to comment on how you heard...
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Bruce
brucemetras
May 3, 2010 3:43 am
Just put some pics up in my photo album (Bruce's Bikes) of some of my various hub geared bikes including a couple with Schlumpf drives. Also one with the...
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Bruce
brucemetras
May 3, 2010 2:39 am
I've got a SpeedDrive on my Airnimal Chameleon, one on a Dahon Jetstream XP and a MountainDrive (2.5:1 underdrive) on a MTB in conjunction with a Nexus Red...
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Bobbie Martin
mini1275...
May 3, 2010 12:39 am
... I have had a Speed Drive on my Moulton APB for several years. Its a nice piece, very well made. Finding someone to cut the BB was a bit of a challenge,...
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Mark Stonich
mnhpvamark
May 2, 2010 10:28 pm
... I carry the 800A for $30 pair. You can see them on this bike <http://bikesmithdesign.com/MyBikes/Raleigh/sports.html>. The 73mm Tectros are nicely...
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Mike Wilson
carhillclmb
May 2, 2010 8:31 pm
Does or has anyone on this list use/used a Schlumpf? Any comments on drag, how well they thought it worked, etc.? Thanks, Michael Wilson...
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Rich
astronut1001
May 2, 2010 8:20 pm
If considering doing an IGH conversion to an older frame also consider updating the brakes. With decent pads modern dual pivot sidepull brakes are more...
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Rich
astronut1001
May 2, 2010 7:51 pm
I wonder if they will move IGH production to the far east or abandon it entirely. Per what I have read when SRAM bought Sachs they had to agree to keep IGH...
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John Baldwin
johnbaldwin207
May 2, 2010 1:06 pm
Cannondale sure does make some OOOGLAY bikes. Unnecessary, too. At least they're "handmade in the U.S.A."? Meaning that they grind/ smooth down the welds...
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prester_john_in_cathay
prester_john...
May 2, 2010 12:47 pm
I see Cannondale is moving to limited production with their single-side drive SRAM iMotion9 hub bike. http://www.cannondale.com/onbike The structural...
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Michael Reid
michaelsreid
May 2, 2010 12:20 am
That orange bike with the rolhoff is gorgeous. To add to what you said regarding the longer torque arm, not only does the longer arm connect at a stronger...
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PDX Randonneur
pdxrandonneur
May 1, 2010 8:37 pm
So I have been exchanging emails with Aaron from Aaron's bike shop about my busted brake sleeve (rideyourbike.com). He clearly knows his hubs and has been very...
