What have you done to your bike today?

[mtbiker87]

Gotta say I'm with Paul on this. As a person with some mechanical experience, I also like to tinker and experiment. I have went the wolftooth, one up, path in the past, and yes...it certainly works. In fact... works pretty damn well. BUT...went full company line with the Knolly( shimano xt 11spd 11/46 ) and so far I'm glad I did. With little more than basic tuning it shifts great, and with less BS than swapping cages and cogs, and all that. On a budget build on existing equipment ?..yeah..I might go the hacks and bodges,way again. But damn man...for brand new build ?.....Not me.

 

[serviceguy]

The only problem I had was due to a broken rear derailleur spring that wasn't pulling back the cage in the highest gears, it took a while to diagnose it because it was supposed to be 'as good as new' so I wasn't inclined to take it apart, but once that was out of the way the 'customized' parts worked as designed.

Is it too geeky if I show you the chart I made to evaluate the different gear ratios and step up from the previous gear?

 

[qclabrat]

The only problem I had was due to a broken rear derailleur spring that wasn't pulling back the cage in the highest gears, it took a while to diagnose it because it was supposed to be 'as good as new' so I wasn't inclined to take it apart, but once that was out of the way the 'customized' parts worked as designed.

Is it too geeky if I show you the chart I made to evaluate the different gear ratios and step up from the previous gear?

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Not at all, I have one somewhere to figure out combos for different bikes

 

[Paul H]

The only problem I had was due to a broken rear derailleur spring that wasn't pulling back the cage in the highest gears, it took a while to diagnose it because it was supposed to be 'as good as new' so I wasn't inclined to take it apart, but once that was out of the way the 'customized' parts worked as designed.

I prolly would have ended up buying a new RD... because I would have broken it while trying to diagnose lol

Is it too geeky if I show you the chart I made to evaluate the different gear ratios and step up from the previous gear?

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Not trying to be a dick, but do you know what .6122 feels like? I have no clue. Just know that its easier than .7143... but what does that really mean?
Like when I hear 300 watts... I get thats hard... but those numbers doesn't explain to me how it feels.

 

[Patrick]

The only problem I had was due to a broken rear derailleur spring that wasn't pulling back the cage in the highest gears, it took a while to diagnose it because it was supposed to be 'as good as new' so I wasn't inclined to take it apart, but once that was out of the way the 'customized' parts worked as designed.

Is it too geeky if I show you the chart I made to evaluate the different gear ratios and step up from the previous gear?

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are you going to factor in wheel size and crank length ???
if you are going to geek out, go full-on!!!

 

[shrpshtr325]

I prolly would have ended up buying a new RD... because I would have broken it while trying to diagnose lol


Not trying to be a dick, but do you know what .6122 feels like? I have no clue. Just know that its easier than .7143... but what does that really mean?
Like when I hear 300 watts... I get thats hard... but those numbers doesn't explain to me how it feels.

borrow a power meter and see what 300 watts feels like!

 

[Patrick]

@Paul H - can try 300 on the kickr - see how long you can hold it. you won't have any trouble getting there.

a wise man once said to me if you want to get faster, ride a single speed, because nobody wants to walk.....

 

[one piece crank]

@Paul Ha wise man once said to me if you want to get faster, ride a single speed, because nobody wants to walk.....

Everyone already has a single speed, they just choose to use all 11 (or 10, or 12) of them! It takes dedication to not use your lowest gear.

 

[serviceguy]

I prolly would have ended up buying a new RD... because I would have broken it while trying to diagnose lol

I had a new RD already so I used it, I just feel compelled to fix things in my possession even if it's not economically the best decision. I guess you can call me a 'no crap left behind' type of guy...

Not trying to be a dick, but do you know what .6122 feels like? I have no clue. Just know that its easier than .7143... but what does that really mean?
Like when I hear 300 watts... I get thats hard... but those numbers doesn't explain to me how it feels.

The point was to find the more linear progression without big jumps between one gear and the next one, not the 'feel' of each gear. As per Wolftooth website then, the 49T allows for 7 shifting gates instead of the 4 on the 46T, shifting should be almost twice as fast. That's the theory of it...

 

[serviceguy]

are you going to factor in wheel size and crank length ???
if you are going to geek out, go full-on!!!

Those are not variables with regard to gear ratio linear progression, so not really part of what I was after here. But I am working on it...

 

[qclabrat]

Those are not variables with regard to gear ratio linear progression, so not really part of what I was after here. But I am working on it...

can you add a row for an oval CR? thanks

 

[serviceguy]

can you add a row for an oval CR? thanks

that's funny...mildly.

 

[chris12453]

Well I didn't do anything to a bike per say. I did add to the collection. Finished it yesterday, will grab it tomorrow from shop.

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Well I didn't do anything to a bike per say. I did add to the collection. Finished it yesterday, will grab it tomorrow from shop.

What size?
Pivot says I should be on a small. Looks medium ish.

 

[a.s.]

Full tuneups, fresh brake pads, new sealed headset and BB, plus snazzy new orange grips. Too bad we’re about to get hammered with snow.

 

[Mtbdog]

Well I didn't do anything to a bike per say. I did add to the collection. Finished it yesterday, will grab it tomorrow from shop.

Is that the Vault? Supposed to be a great multi purpose bike! Gravel,cx rail trails. Enjoy!

 

[chris12453]

@Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST

It is a medium.

@Mtbdog

It sure is. You are correct. I'm going to use it for all the above plus road. Thanks

 

[Mr.Moto]

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But fat bike.

 

[Fire Lord Jim]

I cut the head tube in half, cut off the dropouts, welded, painted, & made the thingy that goes inside a roll.

 

[chris12453]

Here she is all done.