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- Will replacing your suspension fork with a rigid one ruin your geometry? Which chainring will let you run both 10 and 11 speed groupsets. Can any chainset run a 34 tooth inner ring? Chris is in the workshop to answer all these questions and more 🔧
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Hi guys, I got a set of aluminium TT / poursuit handlebars for my track bike but it is 26mm diameter. I need a slammed stem and these are hard to find in this diameter. Is it safe to use a shim to fit them to a 31.8mm stem ? I'm worried they could turn during a start. Any brand / model you would recommend ? Thanks in advance =) #AskGCNTech!
Hey! I'm not sure if this fits in the #AskGCNTech question category, but I'm going for it.
I'm a triathlete and race in a high-end pair of shoes (Garneau Tri Air Lite). I'm currently in the market for new training shoes, and I'm wondering if there is any benefit to training in high-end shoes, or whether I can just do what I've always done and train in a cheaper pair of shoes. (Example: Would I benefit more by training in a pair of Fizik R3s as compared to training in a pair of R5s?)
Hi, GCN Tech. Love the show.
I ride a Giant propel advanced 2(2019) that I just bought for a week. After a long ride I had to wash my bike. But when ever I degrease my chain with WD-40 bike degreaser(not normal wd-40) the lube(muc-off hydrodynamic lube) never seems to come out fully. I even used a brush to try to get the dirt and grind out with a brush and extra degreaser but no luck. And when ever I brush the drivetrain the oil gets on the frame of the bike. I use hot soapy water with car shampoo to try to get the oil stain out from the frame but no luck. Pls help.
My question is
1)Must I buy a Muc-off degreaser like the drivetrain cleaner(get stronger degreaser)?
2)How do I get the chain fully clean when the lube is so strong and hard to remove?
3)How do I get the oil out of the frame of the bike?
***I have no tools to remove the cassatte,chain and other parts of the drivetrain😢
Thanks😀#askgcntech
I've eaten too much for dinner, what should I do?
@@brownshit1 "Ride your bike, ride your bike, ride your bike"
3:55 for those who want info about the forks!!! GCN! If you advertise a video by just one of the topics in your show... please put it first!!! 😴
Thanks for saving me time bro
I put a 400mm AC cross fork on my old 26" MTB (original SID was 445 AC) and it made a fantastic gravel bike. The head angle went from 69.5° to a nice 72°. I put some 700c cross wheels and I'm set up!
Re : chains and chainsets for 9/10/11-speed. The (internal) width of basically all road bikes chains is 3/32", so there is no issues with the chains being 'pushed out' if e.g. you run an 11-speed chain with a 9-speed chainset. The 'width' people normally talk about is the external width of the chain, which does go down with increasing number of speeds. There may with other issues, such as ramps and pins, but the chain width shouldn't be a problem with mixing and matching.
There's one potential issue with a wider chain (9 speed) rubbing or "catching" between closely spaced cogs or even tightly spaced chainrings if the situation is just right (wrong?).
@@tychoMX Yep there's potential issues with externally wider chains and narrower cassettes etc but not with different 'speed' chainsets in the question, i.e. the teeth on the chainrings are not wider for lower speeds in the same way as chains.
To Moishe Yahuda: Hope you found what you were looking for. I swapped out the suspension fork on my Giant Roam 1 with an MRP rigid carbon fork specially designed for this purpose. Like Chris mentions here, it preserves the geometry, makes the bike 5 lb lighter, and has given me thousands of miles of great gravel riding.
I always learn a lot from this segment. Thank you.
You can fit a 38T chainring by TA specialties on a 130bcd. However chainline might be off by 1-2mm depending on your crank. Works fine with Shimano, not with a rotor crank
You can also fit a smaller inner ring using a triple set up as a middle-inner double.
Great info, thanks
Cube Listening 😂 Does it sound like the sea?
It's a Cube Litening btw.
My fault, predictive text is not a biker. 😄👍
So much waffle before getting to the click bait question in the title of the video 😴
The vid is timestampes
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HI John,
Great show! Learning a lot each week.
I have a question regarding rare axle adapters. Due to some warranty issues (manufacturer can't/won't deliver the right adapters back after a repair) , I might need a new pair of race wheels in the near future. My bike has a 135*10 mm DB rare axle, which seems rare. Almost all wheels come in 142*12mm and maybe 135*12mm but that will not work with a 10mm quick release. However two brands (dt Swiss an Zipp) offer fitting adapters for this "situation" but these wheels are usually very expensive.
Do you know a workaround for this? Maybe a company that makes universal adapters for any of the two? Or maybe even for 5mm quick release? Or is it maybe possible to adjust the frame in some way to make 142*12mm fit?
The frame is a Cannondale Supersix Evo disc from 2018
Thanks in advance!
(by the way, for my winter/training wheels I sawed 5mm off each side of the axle and put a piece of aluminium tube around the quick release. The latter might be a last resort but it might be a bad idea to saw a piece off some expensive wheels... )
#AskGCNTech Thank you! Next question... I’m after changing my cables when the summer comes, would you recommend the dura ace cable set or are the Jagwire elite sealed a better choice? Thanks again!
Well done Chris. You were quick and concise and didn't correct the misspelling of Jon's name. :-)
How do you know he didn't write to his parents? ;-p
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Hi John, I've been using breaker links on my chains for a long time now, but could you tell me when they should be replaced? I've been replacing them every time I replace the chain. Do you know the correct time limit on them? I now this sounds like a silly question...
Thought you could use a 38 - then add a 28 sprocket on the back and this should work.
I use this with old style Ultegra
I just bought a carara parva hybrid I just want to know if I can get some suspension forks for it as I use it off road and road I’m hoping I’ll get some answers & I’ve looked at some suspensions I just want to know if they can be replace which is best and affordable
I swapped Easton carbon forks onto a Trek MTB no problem, the top tube is completely level & there was no problem with head angle what so ever.
Opie I like your fast comments in the tech show normaly i skipp it half way through. Not this time . Goed gedaan jochie!
I think to 110 mm bolt circle actually may predate the 130 mm (shimano), I have an old catalog from the mid 1970's and they were sold then
hi i have a question if the fork of rb is fitted to mtb 26er
and i wish you have a video
🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰 and wat is look like
Semi-compact is the way to go, even in the mountains. Compared to compact, if you have 28 in the back it's like downgrading to 27, which isn't that big of a thing, and 52 is nice on downhills, where you'd otherwise run out of gears.
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I've got an old steel frame that looks ok (on the inside too) and I built a commuting bike around it. How should I take care of it? My city is quite humid and rainy all year and there's really much snow in winter, so rusting could (probably?) be an issue and it won't do any good if the frame collapses under me.
Watching you from St. Petersburg, it warms my soul to see cycling worldwide!
Pour engine oil inside it, just enough to coat the tubes inside.
Hi guys, thanks so much for answering my question, and thanks to everyone who left helpful comments below. I have gone for the 110bdc cranks with a 50/36 found a Sram Force bargain second hand on ebay, it also came with a extra 34 inner (bonus). I am leaving the 11/26 cassette as is for now. Now need a S/H Garmin that I can upload the route on to, any suggestions?
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Hello John. can I change the front forks on a E-bike from normal forks to suspension forks.
I also converted my old trek into a gravel bike/drop bar mountain bike. Great fun.
I came here to research doing just that, I have a beater 2003 820 I was thinking of converting...any advice? I want to pull the suspension for rigid and put drop bars. I am new to doing this, Is it worth doing, what else do I need to think of or just invest in a new gravel bike? I would love to change the crankset/group to a 1x but that may make it cost-prohibitive.
@@shantytownbrown If you can get the parts at a good price I would go for it. There are many good parts on ebay that could be had for cheap. Since you said your bike is a beater, I wouldnt spend too much. You may be able to switch to a 1x crankset with just a chainring. perhaps try to find some drop bars that work with as much of your groupset as possible. If you cant, used sram apex 1x and a wheelset in your budget would be good.
@@shantytownbrown also make sure your brakes and levers are compatible.
@@19redmiata94 my bike is a "beater" simply because I got it cheap and the chainrings are a bit worn...it gets me around...as much as I would like to spend a $1000+ on a new bike, not gonna happen right now; but adding up parts I'd need is quickly approaching the $500+, (unless I leave out a new 1x groupset, but still..) so wondering if I should just keep saving my pennies...the repair skills that I would gain, would make this a fun project...
@@shantytownbrown In that case you could build a capable bike and have fun doing it. Weird bikes are fun, I would go for it.
#AskGCNtech, I have a Fuji Two.3 hybrid bike and was thinking of changing the fork to a suspension style one. Can this be done? Trying not be ripped off at the bike shop. I’m not able to find much on line for this bike.
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Love the show and the little tips and tricks for the maintenance and everything else.
I plan to convert my flat bar GT Transeo 4.0 to a drop bar.
The shifters are Shimano ST-EF51-L (22.2mm).
What kind of drop bar will I have to get since there are a few different types that I have found on the web. I am okay with the fact that I will have to come out of the drop bars to change my gears but the overall aero - gains seem to be much greater. I also plan to buy a set of brake only levers for the drops as I will not be able to use the current brake levers for braking if I'm riding in the drops. Is 25.4mm drop bar is what I should be looking for or something else. Thanks in advance and I hope this question does make it to the show.
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Red/force or ultegra/durace
I know in order to drop the price the manufacturer will use different materials and/or finishes to reduce cost. In these two cases my question concerns the motors and electronic components. Are these different between RED/FORCE or DURACE/ULTEGRA?
Yes. The two groupsets operate quote differently.
#AskGCNTech I have a Merida made for ciclocross and I use it as my main bike for road and grave. I did change the group set to a 105 with a 34 max in the cassette and a long derralieur But I notice that I get a lot of chain slap , could be the length of my chain? how to prevent that much chain slap? and also how to avoid that little loss of power and kind of jumps in the gears that I feel when I hit the speed on some rough secctions of gravel and as well when I pass/hop a speed bump in the road?
Question, I'm going to buy a giant talon 2. Also going to get carbon fiber wheels for. I really won't need the front suspension. Do you have a recommendation for a carbon fiber fork?
#AskGCNTech Do i need to change my cassette if i change my chain? My local bikeshops keeps telling me that. Thanks
#askgcntech any tips on a slipping aero seatpost ? Dolan Scala there is around 0.15 mm of play tried gripper paste but still slips any other suggestions ?
Hi. Is it possible to change my specialized chisel front suspension forks for rigid forks? I want to convert my bike to a road hybrid road bike. I need help finding if this is possible and where I could find rigid forks. Any help would be much appreciated
Its a 2020 model specialized chisel mountain bike with a hard tail.
You can fit a 38 tooth inner ring. With a 32 on the back works a treat
Fsa make a 38 www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/10319010388935340946?q=38+130bdc+ring&client=safari&hl=en-gb&biw=375&bih=553&tbs=vw:l,ss:44&prmd=smivn&prds=epd:18152225244155919557,paur:ClkAsKraX8v6Td3MSrIXU9Zs1NsnSXZYSkNLwtCSySIlXHf2E2-_lNuAgSSBCcB7AHC36xmCIkoSaRgmPyZvJwxphj8-tqifaUrsSziXV0i93k_ZynNWmOUYwRIZAFPVH73krixNeshNhvToK68r3MsySAKI9A,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1
I wanted to do the same swap but couldn't find a rigid for for my 2018 Specialized Crosstrail so finally went and bought a 2023 Trek Dual Sport 3 gen 5 so I can mount a pizza rack have have Charlie Chihuahua come for rides with me.
Re: chain (1:30): you stated put lube on the roller?!? The lube has to get between the roller and the pin. There’s almost no friction between your roller and the cogs/rings. They engage the tooth and ride around. The friction of a chain happens inside the roller where it contacts the pin. Therefore the lube must be put on the gap between the rollers and the inside plates so capillary action can draw it into the space between. Also needs to be between the outer and inner plates so that lateral flex of the chain as it moves across gears can be lubed.
Title question being answered at 3:56
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Hopefully an easy question!
I'm a student and have to store my bike in my (fairly small) room but my only free wall space is against the radiator! Is it safe to lean my bike against it or could the heat start to damage to my bike/components?
Thanks!
It could damage paints and plastics. Not going to hurt metals though.
It went together easily in less than an hour. czcams.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Wrong! A 38T will fit on a 130 bcd. Chainline will be fine. Did an Everesting with one. Really like a 52/38 setup. 39T limit is for Campy 135 bcd.
Can a shimano ultegra rear mech 6700 work with a shimano 105 5800 shifter
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How much does dropbar width matter in roadbike? what is the best width? how much is it affecting the aero?
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Currently I"m using java Siluro 2 road bike and it is equipped with Shimano sore9x2 (F&R).Can I upgrade it to 105 11 speed only at the rear?Is it possible or not.Or I need to upgrade 105 both at F&R?
Firstly. Shimano doesn't have any 12 speed road groupsets (yet). You will need new deralieurs, shifters, chainrings and a cassette as 9 speed isn't compatible with any speeds above that.
@@hugoyoung4890 thanks for your information. I actually ment 11 speed(Not 12.Typing mistake). Sorry for that.
Will any clearance issue will occure(between rim,cassete and frame) when I install 11 speed 105
derailleur and cassete.
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Hi Guys, I‘ve gotten into roadbikes about 6 months ago, bought a used bike with an aluminium frame, 105 5800 groupset, mechanical disc brakes. Bikes MSRP was 1100€. I paid 400€ used. First owner upgraded the wheels to Mavic Aksium.
A friend of mine had a spare 105-R7000 crank which I fitted onto my bike (needed a new BB, and a new FD) That felt great and now I‘ve got the upgrade fever. But just how far should I got on an alu bike? Would carbon parts be stupid (eg. handlebars)?
I quit my side job as I‘m about to graduate law, which means I can‘t afford a new bike anytime soon and I‘ve gotta stick to this one for at least another year. I‘ll most likely use it as a winter bike later.
I would save up and buy a new bike when you can afford it. Carbon handlebars are expensive and you don't want to use them after a crash. Plus they won't save a lot of weight, you'll pay way more than 1$/€ per gram which is too much, imo. Depending on what tyres you got at the moment, that might be a great upgrade which doesn't break the bank. You also can install some light innertubes , they don't cost much and will roll noticably faster (I'd try butyl tubes around 70g instead of 100g standard ones, just be careful when installing them and you'll be fine). Tyres and innertubes are the most noticable upgrade - if money matters.
Chris Ko Thank you for your insights- GP5000 are already on my list, however I‘ll have a look into inner tubes
I‘m aware about the weak cost to performance ratio on carbon parts, that‘s kinda why I‘m asking - just to have some points about how far you can *reasonably* push it
@@PKownzthem You're welcome. I wouldn't ever put carbon handlebars on a bike unless I was building a really light climbing bike, which obviously won't have disc brakes on it, they are relatively heavy. Maybe, if you don't like it too much, you could change the saddle. Better weight/cost ratio than handlebars if you don't go too far. Some mates of mine use chinese carbon saddles that weigh only ~100g for ~40quid, they had never any problems with them. Also you can weigh your bottle cages, and if they are heavy, you might find way lighter ones (even alloy) for a few bucks, I got some with 65g, 48g, 33g and 18g, all alloy, those 33g cages did cost 4€. Quick release skewer weights also differ a lot. All those things you can install later on your new bike without much hassle (unlike the change of a handlebar). Last not too expensive thing I can think of at the moment is bartape - depending on your needed level of comfort, you can use lighter tape, or wrap it so that you don't need all of it.
Chris Ko For the handlebar I‘m actually not concerned about the weight, as my bike is around 10kg anyway, but just wanted something with a flatter „wing“ shape, and that doesn‘t seem to exist in aluminium
Although the crash once, buy again thing really is a dealbraker
Hey guys, love the show. I just bought a 2007 specialized allez elite as my first road bike. Absolutely love it, but it came with a 3x crankset and I literally never use the smallest ring. If I want to switch to a 2x setup, what exactly would I need to replace? I have tiagra shifters and 105 front and rear derailleurs.
Nothing, just get rid of the 3rd chainring ;-)
My advice is that it would be uneconomical to properly alter. Just wear it out before upgrading
@@joeinglesfield7446 That was my initial plan, but after I wear the crankset/cassette out, should I just buy an entire new groupset?
Just keep the triple it's only a few grams but someday you'll hit a steep hill or bonk hard and thank yourself it's still there.
@@John-iq4jd Ride your bike for a while and if it's still fun, buy a whole new bike, if you can/want to afford it. That way, you'll have to bikes (old one for commuting and/or riding in winter or wet conditions). Upgrading whole groupset is quite expensive, bike manufacturers pay way less for them as we have to. Look for 2019 models now and in 2020, you might find a bargain. I bought my 7kg roadbike with Ultegra R8000 for 1550€, the Ultegra r8000 groupset alone costs almost 700€. Btw. if you look after and change your chain when it is time, it probably will take you years/maybe even decades until the chainrings are worn out, depending on how much you ride.
130 mm BCD -> 38 teeth
135 mm BCD -> 39 teeth
#AskGCNTech planning on buying a new bike soon and want to know if I am better off buying a cheap bike new or an expensive one second hand.
My chain drops or slips when I shift my gears to the smallest rings at the back. It happens when I paddle hard or ride out of the saddle what’s the solution. Because of this problem I had a crash and want to solve this problem quickly.
Watch a video on how to adjust the rear derailleur limit screws!
If it's not the derailleur limit atjustment, it could be that you changed the chain recently, but your rear cassette teeth are too worn out, and now the chain is jumping under torque.
Could be what Albertas A. said. Could also be that your chain is too long. Or the chain is worn out - if the chain is slipping because it's worn out, the cassette will be too and probably the chainrings as well. It will be useless then to just put on a new chain, for the reason Albertas mentionend.
Chris Ko my road bicycle is new. Purchased a month ago. How can my chain or cassette worn out so quickly. Also I didn’t do that much riding. Ride probably less than 50 km.
@@humayunkabir5837 Ok, then follow Moritz' advice, I guess. If you bought your bike at a shop, they probably will adjust the rear derailleur for free, if not, it shouldn't be expensive.
Opie definitely offers the greatest words-per-minute ratio of all the presenters but sometimes my ears are too slow to keep up. Maybe fewer espressos?
Can we see Chris Opie do a CX race with JP?
I converted my mtb to a monster road/gravel.will new go back
Never
Even though you spoke fast, I watched in 2x. Epic!
#AskGCNTech Can I swap my rim brakes for disc brakes.Will it cause any problems? Will the disc brakes perform to their full potential like they should?
38 works fine on 130bcd, 48/38 is a common set
FSA chain rings yes?
#3Mins50 RIGID FORKS
#AskGCNTech is it possible to fit a suspension fork into a road bike
Would love to see some evidence of chainring gauge changing because Zinn has said otherwise. Have you guys actually measured or are you just making shit up?
#AskGCNTech Hi James, just wanted to know if you would tell me if its worth 'refurbishing' an old mountain bike that is fully rigid? Its an 18 speed. Thanks!
I'm not James but I'll have a crack at this anyway. If it's for sentimental reasons or to have a cool retro bike than yes it is worth it. If it's for financial reasons than it really depends on what kind of condition it's in. If all the bike needs is a chain, some lubrication and maybe tires than that would be plenty cheap to be worth fixing up. If it's much more then that you'll probably be spending about the same amount of money or more to refurbish the bike as it would cost to buy a more modern used bike that's already in good shape.
@@Pastamistic Thanks! and yes its for sentimental reasons as it was my dad's bike. Just to clear any inconvenience, he is alive.
It's worth it, then. The parts will be very inexpensive, and the labor will not be difficult.
I use a infinity tange fork
I do not
#ASKGCNTECH Can I replace my existing rigid fork w a suspension fork? Bike is a Specialized Stump Jumper w caliper brakes.
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Hi I am a off-roader and I am gaining interest in road bikes. So please suggest a nice beginner level bike
Specialized Allez Sport, last year’s currently reduced to $900. Had mine ten years, no issues, fun to ride.
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It is a pain maintain chain clean
Squirt lube reduces that pain
Nah, it's all about routine. Once a week I hang up my bike, clean the chain with a cloth and re-lube, cleaning off excess lube. It takes only a couple minutes a week to keep it shiny. It's when you ride your bike for weeks without maintaining your drivetrain that makes it a pain with all the guck and accumulated filth.
You really should compose a limerick out of that one.
@@Thereisnosp00000n That's what I do as well, but it won't get the dirt off that's IN the chain, between pins and the links. It will make your chain look clean and keep oily grime from wearing away the cassette though. And "CLEAN OFF THE EXCESSORY LUBE" should be one of the Top5 GCN tips. It is way more important than "CLEAN YOUR BIKE", imho.
@@chrisko6439 Fully agreed. Being a bike mechanic I always tell customers that the oil does no work where it can be seen. People put lube over lube developing into a thick paste over time thinking "It's silent so it must be healthy". Doing a weekly cleaning helps getting the grime out of the chain, of course not all of it, but at least it doesn't seal it in making it worse.
Going after a speed record here ?!!? ;-/
#askGCN_ is there any e-mail I can inquire?
Don't waste my time with yabbering before delivering the info I clicked on this link for...
Best gear ratios for tracklocross? #askgcntech
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It literally isn’t a barrel 👍🏻
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Please talk a little bit clearer and slower
Don't speak Cornish then, do ee?
If you are watching on a PC, you can click the gear in the bottom right, and change the playback speed to 0.75 if you like.
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Wankers for not putting the suspension answer somewhere not at the beginning: thumbs down.