Current Projects chat and miscellany

thinking about a new steel frame gravel/cross bike. would love to try apex 1, any relevant things against (except more weight)? or better upgrade to force 1/rival 1?

I upgraded my commuter from Claris to Apex-1 a few weeks ago and really liking it. Just using the stock 42t chainring for now but tempted to replace with a 38t or similar given the chubby tires fitted. I do recall reading something about the Apex derailleur having just sleeves on the wheels instead of bearings like Rival+ have so there's that - marginal gains and all. Can't say I notice if that's the case compared to my other bikes though. Everything feels very solid and reliable. Planning on taking it on some long rides soon.

I do recall reading something about the Apex derailleur having just sleeves on the wheels instead of bearings like Rival+

When I was a boy, Campag Super Record had plain bearings in the jockey wheels :)

Cool !

http://www.igus.eu/wpck/2799/app_mountainbike?C=DE&L=en
Indeed and plastic ones too!!!
(back in tester's day they'd have been phosphor bronze)

Cheers, I tested it on a 20k ride on bumpy roads and it performed really well. will take some close-ups later.

now have to do it in aluminum ; )

New 1st gen Cinelli 1A 26,0 ! not 26,4 ! perfect for my nitto RB 009

REP Daniel Salmon

Aluminium would have been nicer indeed, maybe I'll make another one somewhen. I filed the rough edges and covered it in insulation tape.

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That salmon is awesome

Hacksaw, patience and a steady hand.

This came out of a Tom Bromwich bottom bracket which was cross threaded and siezed on both sides (NDS was half way out ...)

NDS came out eventually with creeping oil and breaker bar. Sheered threads right off the cup.

Drive side ... not even a turn.

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Anyone know where I could possibly get a 110bcd silver chain guard. Wanna take the big ring of my cruise machine.

110bcd silver chain guard

Copy->Paste Google

Shit, never thought of that.

THX : )

What are my options for a low stack 1" threadless stem, preferrably in black? Full custom?

Is there a builder out there that does aluminium? Not too keen on steel. Titanium would be too flashy. (and would also require a matching seatpost)

Thanks @sterobe for the stem!
New cockpit for the Bob Jackson, stem is a bit too modern but I really like it...
Shellac on cotton tape FTW!

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Shiny shiny! Looking good, mate @veLLo.

Glad it went on such a nice bike...

New wheels and tyres for the legor all mounted up. Split between putting them on now or waiting until I have the real groupset finished.

At under 1800g for the wheelset including tyres it's looking like this build is gonna be lighter than expected.

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@vello Gold infill on the fork crown is lovely!

those have butyl inners :'(

Maybe why they're 60g over the claimed weight... I don't mind too much though.

Where'd you find the skinwall Ones?

https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=99543;menu=1000,4,22,35

eBay for 30 quid a piece, they are tubs mind.

Ah I thought clincher, only seen them in australian shops

That fork crown reminds me of: