The "do everything" tank - Surly LHT

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And I have to agree with dammit. 12 months use out of a BB that would usually cost less than £20, unless you're a flash git and feel the need for hope/Chris King is great bang for buck.

There are some external BB crankset that look decent but not worth it in the long term if the BB need replacing every years rather than decade.

I put 105 BB on JB's bike base on it's claimed to have better sealant and bearing.

A shimano one fitted properly on a well faced frame by a trained mechanic at a good LBS.

Know any?

;-)

I'm wearing a Mavic apron, does that count?

Sure, why not.

Maybe I'm missing something, but shouldn't a regular external BB last longer in theory than an internal one as it's using larger bearings?

I have never, ever bought a BB based on the criteria "must last a decade".

Ed- what is the longest you have owned any of your bikes for?

Hah, nicely done.

Supposedly the old Retrovelo before I sold it, BB is still spinning smoothly for 3 years, and it have been through some abuse.

Or SKF, but a decent Shimano does last for quite some time.

Or SKF, but a decent Shimano does last for quite some time.

oops. wanted to delete and replace with a different comment, you're too fast.

I could always use my standard GXP on the Dodici and use my CK GXP on this.

Sound like a good idea once you get a sensible chainset.

It's back on now...

Received the chainset, not only is it not compact but it's BB30. Back to eBay it goes >>>>>

Cheap 2nd hand Thomson stem/seatpost arrived whilst I was away. Anyone have a black seatpost clamp? I think it's 29.8mm

Also seller of my black CK headset ended up refunding me for the purchase of a new crown race as the one he included was not original and provided a poor fit (as you can see below).

Should be ordering some other parts soon, just looking for the bargains/sale items primarily.

I take it the SKS Longboards I need are the 45mm width for 37c tyres? Otherwise I should probably take JB's 35mm ones.

Apologies for the rack stays, I know they're on upside down ;)

45mm might be a tight fit with 37mm tyres.

Go for at least 50mm, especially since the LHT can take up to 45mm without mudguard.

Edit - Longboard don't go more than 45mm, other recommendation is the Bluemels Trekking (53mm).

This way you can max out the clearance of the Surly (like adding CX tyres).

these right? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-bluemels-trekking-53mm-matt-black-mudguards/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&kpid=5360528805

good suggestion. I like the idea of maxing out the clearance.

Yep, partly because it have a reasonable long enough flap without spending more money.

SRAM Rival compact chainset is down to £107 at Wiggle... hmm....

now works out as £93.49 with discount - cheaper than trade.

Have you looked if theres any cheap sram s900/950 series cranks?

They're pretty smart too and around that price

really? I can only see them at twice that price!

Why SRAM? just get cheap Tiagra crankset instead, they're £50 on Wiggle and come in 175mm if you believe in the hype.

yeah but they look like a blind gorilla intern on DMT was in charge of designing them

So does your rack.

Also, I've had nothing but positive experiences with GXP and Omniums, pretty sure the same will apply with Rival. Hopefully the Force cranks will pay for the price difference anyway.

So does your rack.

Soz that made me lol

IGMC bye

Those tortec stays can be a real pain to get set up. So many weird angles :-/

Might I suggest these Tubus ones instead? They look a lot neater.

Rack porn >>>>>

Slacken off bolt..... move..... .....tighten.

Done.