I'm working on a build using a Schwinn Sporterra RX frame with the goal of making it a touring/commuter bike. This is my first build, so I'm new to this.

I want to replace the wheels but I'm having some difficulty finding compatible wheels online. The rear wheel appears to have a 150mm length axle and the front 110mm. Both are disc brake and QR axle.

The ultimate goal is to have them be 700c x 38 tubeless and compatible with a Shimano GRX groupset.

Any suggestions?

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So, I got my first bike to build and I'm super excited. But also confused, as expected. I have a french Bertin frame, presumably from 80s. It has shimano 35xp1 bottom bracket and brev.campagnolo dropouts with derailleur hanger (threaded). And that's basically it, no other parts and no info. So, help me understand, could I use Shimano set or Campagnolo set, or can I somehow mix them? I don't mind friction shifting, and I don't really want to use dropbars. No proper restoration eigher, I just want to build a fun personalised bike. Any advice?

It’s in Aliexpress for a very cheap price. Chromoly frame with disc brake tabs.

Considering as a Bikepacking frame and retrieving my old school aluminum frame and transferring the parts to this one.

I'm wanting an aluminum body with front suspension for long dirt road travels I'm doing. I would also like an internal gear hub with cruiser or internal pedal brake. I also really want a belt instead of a chain. My buddy already gave me an aluminum frame bicycle with front suspension. What parts would I need to make this happen?

Sure looks like it, they bought some and then discovered the 11 speed chain and 1:1 shifter pull ratio. So, looks like they are selling the combo for $10. I already bought my 10 spped stuff so missed out on this one. Looks good, I was able to add it to my shopping cart but did not move on to purchase.

Rivendell $10 Cues 9 shifter/derailleur

Hii everybody. I was given a mid 00s Trek xc hardtail that came with rim brakes, but provisioned to also work with disc brakes. I was also given for free a Shimano MT401 brake that's a hair long for the front, but nothing egregious. Is it worth finding a 26er disc front wheel to run the better hydro brakes, or should I just keep it as a rim brake setup? It has a 26er Fox fork of the era set up at 100mm. I'm in desert.

I have a gravel bike (kona rove al 650) and i'd like to have two different wheelsets, one 650b with wider tyres for gravel roads (which i already own) and a 700c wheelset with narrower tyres for road cycling. [I know its compatible because the people at Kona already told me so]

Now all i have to do is to buy everything, the thing is, i have no idea what i should be looking for, of course the tyre, and the rim to be compatible with each other, but what about the cassette, or the brake disk, etc, how do i know what to buy.

I just ordered some spray.paint and I was wondering if anyone had any recs based on their experience using it. In particular, I'm wondering how important it is to completely strip the bike down to the frame (i.e., taking pedals etc. off). Can it be enough to using masking tape to tape the sensitive areas if I'm willing to have a bit of imperfection?

I've also been thinking I want to practice on a less nice frame before painting my own: does anyone have a good source for used bikes in the US? Obviously there's Craigslist and FB Marketplace, but I'm wondering if there's something more specific you like using

Greetings!

I am planning to shift from a 56 cm Surly Cross-check frame to a 60 cm New Albion Privateer, while also switching from 700c 32mm tires to 700c 40mm tires (though I have been curious about riding 650b tires, and not absolutely set on 40 mm).

My main reason is to have a more comfortable and resilient riding experience through the streets of Baltimore, and the occasional dirt and trail rides.

The follow tires peaked my interest:

https://www.wtb.com/products/byway?variant=29227964006477

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/pathfinder-pro-2bliss-ready/p/157870?color=334296-157870&searchText=00019-4417

Since this is my first time buying tires on my own, I'm asking for insight/reflection, and also if fenders could fit on a 40 mm tire with a frame stating max tire compatibility of 41 mm.

Also, I don't mind riding in the rain, though I tend to avoid snow and ice.

Hello, I've lost the protective caps for my Shimano crankset. There seems to be a thread, which suggests to me that I can use a screw-on protection. But after searching high and low on the Shimano website for the specifications of this crankset, I can't find the size of the screws that could replace my caps. Do you have any idea what size screw I should be looking for?

The shimano crankset in question

Anyone know how or where to find a part for such a conversion?

Anyone know how or where to find a part for such a conversion?

This is a two part question: What shops or sources do you use for obtaining cable housing? Where do you find some of those hard to find colors?

Does anyone know where one can source a solid navy blue or similar dark blue cable housing? I'm restoring a vintage Univega SportTour and wanted to find the best match.

Currently have a bike:

• 56 cm Surly Cross-check

• 2x10 (34-50 x 11-12-14-16-18-20-22-25-28-32T [I think])\

• Current Ratio:

  • https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=34,50&RZ=11,12,14,16,18,20,22,25,28,32&UF=2170&TF=95&SL=2.6&UN=MPH&DV=speed

• V-brakes

• Index shifters

• Drop bars

• Quick-release

• 700x32C

• Main use: City riding/commuting with decently hilly and streets kind of rough, sometimes gravel/trail riding, casual group rides

Looking to:

• Move to a slightly larger frame size, a 60 cm (6'1.5", 35" inseam?)

• Move away from the drop bars and towards something like the Surly Moloko or Corner

• bar, for something a little more lax and versatile

• Go tubeless (getting real tired of flats, and a weird issue that may be related to my rim)

• Increasing rim width

• Maybe move to an 11 or 12 cassette

• Maybe move to a tension shifter (or possibly down-tubes :-D)

• Pass through axial

• Leaning towards disc brakes (dependent on frame and cost)

• Adding racks for light cargo

• Main use: City commuting, casual riding, hauling groceries/light cargo/possibly teasing bike packing, gravel/trail riding

For frames, currently looking at:

• Soma Wolverine
• New Albion Privateer

Not really sure what else to share, thanks for getting this far

Sorry for asking but im trying to build 2 wheels for some old conway bike( with steel base)that i want to make(somehow) into cargo bike.I bought few years agoo(06.2022) in Poland 2 rims Ryde andra 40 size 25-622.The question i have is this: Ive read back then even on producer site that they can carry up to 180kg on one wheel(thats why i bought them) but now i see only 120kg on axle load on the same site where they claim that these are one of the toughest rims while 120kg on one wheel is not that much especially when Ryde Andra 30 have 150 axle load,could somebody please explain it to me? Did i mess up with buying these? Should i leave these and buy Ryde Andra 20 R with 150kg axle load? What budget hubs do you recommend if i may ask?

I was recently given a seriously weathered (rusty) hybrid, I purchased all of the replacement parts from Amazon (which was surprisingly cheap) and I was wondering if I needed to clean and relube the IGH. It rolls wonderfully without any ‘dragging’ and gets right up to speed when peddling on the stand. Any suggestions tips or tricks will be greatly appreciated.

Hey there! Currently trying to figure out which rear wheel would fit my bike and would love some help.

For context:

2018 Commencal Meta AM V4.2

Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 tooth, 11-speed

Rear Dropout/Hub Dimensions: 12mm x 148mm

I’ve narrowed down that I’ll need a boost rear wheel but I’m looking for specific wheels that match the PG-1130 body.

Appreciate the help!