tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post7429761382887959984..comments2023-03-21T16:55:53.375-05:00Comments on GNAT LIKES BIKES: Rainy Day Musings - Finished my Salsa FargoGNAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11030083238539453615noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-55824288102648458532009-04-23T07:12:00.000-05:002009-04-23T07:12:00.000-05:00You've likely got it figured out by now.... but he...You've likely got it figured out by now.... but here goes.... if for future reference.<br /><br />What you are likely running into is the current front derailleurs just don't travel as far as they used to. Easy solution.... ebay is your friend. Look for any older front D designed for 6,7,8 or even 9 speeds. A 105 9-speed double front would work perfect .... fd-5500 or 5501. I use the 5500 with a 26/44/48 on my road bike. It can even work with a 24. Yes, it's a double front D and it has tons of travel and flawlessly handles those rings. So much for manufacturer specifications..... it's rated for 15 teeth. <br /><br />-cheersM Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707828747615057348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-56610535846555275032008-09-19T12:37:00.000-05:002008-09-19T12:37:00.000-05:00The slinky way to do that gearing is a VBC crank f...The slinky way to do that gearing is a VBC crank from White. You'll get the gearing you want, and the q factor should work for chainline. I just set up 2 Rawlands like this, 118mm spindle, 46-34, and they are killer. Cranks clear stays by 5mm, der shifts great, I love square taper bb's, and the cranks are gorgeous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141742112128395466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-39588328729086285112008-09-16T14:32:00.000-05:002008-09-16T14:32:00.000-05:00I guess it's actually called this: ExcentrikerI guess it's actually called this: ExcentrikerCaptain Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056590636681164934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-28208008236267835742008-09-16T14:30:00.000-05:002008-09-16T14:30:00.000-05:00I sent you an email too Gnat but here is something...I sent you an email too Gnat but here is something that might work too. Might get the chainrings farther foward so they clear the chainstay.<BR/> http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=399787&highlight=eccentricCaptain Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056590636681164934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-63124110660791757142008-09-15T13:23:00.000-05:002008-09-15T13:23:00.000-05:00You need that handlebar we discussed the other day...You need that handlebar we discussed the other day too... That'd set that ride up just right.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-84932615295560934092008-09-15T13:22:00.000-05:002008-09-15T13:22:00.000-05:00Wow... It'd fit me really nicely too.Dang. Drool....Wow... It'd fit me really nicely too.<BR/><BR/>Dang. Drool. Why am I at work now??? Crap.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>Well, I guess I'll stare at the pictures for a while longer. Thanks. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I know the crank/bb think will get worked out. I'm not too worried. The Mr. Whirly idea is a good one. I'd also think about an R600/700 series crankset from Shimano. I think that and some spacers could get you there. Get creative. I know you can do it...MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-48464653901328188492008-09-15T05:24:00.000-05:002008-09-15T05:24:00.000-05:00Oh, and GT, this size should fit you just right.Oh, and GT, this size should fit you just right.GNAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030083238539453615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-44094223264715795752008-09-15T05:18:00.000-05:002008-09-15T05:18:00.000-05:00GT and Mike, I already thought of that and will be...GT and Mike, I already thought of that and will be sharing that with them when I go to work today.<BR/><BR/>I'm not going to worry about making this work until after Interbike. <BR/><BR/>I also got another idea last night. Mark, I'll be calling you because I know you have at least one of what I'm looking for and just might know where more are.......<BR/><BR/>DP. Yes, I am drooling too!GNAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030083238539453615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-90344555418552830372008-09-15T00:05:00.000-05:002008-09-15T00:05:00.000-05:00Drool!Drool!D.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05907060786133175433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-55365896236083137492008-09-14T22:51:00.000-05:002008-09-14T22:51:00.000-05:00Sounds like G-T has an idea for a "Problem Solvers...Sounds like G-T has an idea for a "Problem Solvers" item!blackmountaincycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266572418119863606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-75083904444866921292008-09-14T22:29:00.000-05:002008-09-14T22:29:00.000-05:00Hmm..........what about a braze on adapter that se...Hmm..........what about a braze on adapter that sets the Rival derailluer outboard a tick more? I know I switched out a Trek spec'ed adapter that was too far outboard for theTrek it was on for an adapter that was at least a millimeter more inboard, maybe two. Maybe you could come up with something there?Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-20716269646393624022008-09-14T22:21:00.000-05:002008-09-14T22:21:00.000-05:00gnat: Love It! Looks killer! This is the size I wo...gnat: Love It! Looks killer! This is the size I would go for as well, so thanks for the pre-view! <BR/><BR/>Mike has a great idea there, and I'm sure you have played that cable/bolt trick before too. Just might be enough to do the trick.<BR/><BR/>That said, I hope that the component makers see fit to accomodate the mountain bikers, monster crossers, and touring freaks that want to do what you are trying. I ran into the same dilemma with my Badger, and ultimately just went with friction shifters. <BR/><BR/>I sure hope you get that Rival shifter/front derailluer working, 'cause that's exactly what I was considering with my bike. It'd be nice to know if it worked.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-5242423319656921202008-09-14T18:34:00.000-05:002008-09-14T18:34:00.000-05:00Ahh, and because the chainstays are wide you can't...Ahh, and because the chainstays are wide you can't run the larger rings with a narrow enough chainline. Before going 9-speed, try a mountain derailleur - SRAM or Shimano. You may have to run the cable on the opposite side of the cable anchor bolt that it would normally mount.blackmountaincycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266572418119863606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-13825255431267273832008-09-14T17:46:00.000-05:002008-09-14T17:46:00.000-05:00Tease. You have two and I won't even be able to ge...Tease. You have two and I won't even be able to get a frame until January or February. :(Michael Meiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136752168371831819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-29164936919332780972008-09-14T17:34:00.000-05:002008-09-14T17:34:00.000-05:00Mike, thanks. I was hoping you'd take a look. I ...Mike, thanks. I was hoping you'd take a look. I see I didn't give enough info. <BR/><BR/>Essentially, if I run a 36-46 combo with a mtn crank, the SRAM Rival front derailleur won't swing far enough out. <BR/><BR/>I might try a mtn front derailleur. Not sure what else to do except run 9 spdGNAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030083238539453615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-26148146268507835402008-09-14T17:24:00.000-05:002008-09-14T17:24:00.000-05:00Jason, why won't the 36/46 or 36/48 rings work wit...Jason, why won't the 36/46 or 36/48 rings work with the SRAM shifter/fd combo? Those ring sizes are essentially compact which should be compatible. <BR/><BR/>For mixing and matching parts, I like Shimano best because their brifters are compatible with their mountain derailleurs and one can put together Miche 11-29 cassettes from QBP ;-) Or IRD has up to 11-34 10s Shimano compatible cassettes.blackmountaincycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266572418119863606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-88491573129496606802008-09-14T16:49:00.000-05:002008-09-14T16:49:00.000-05:00forgot to comment on how much I like those rear dr...forgot to comment on how much I like those rear dropouts. sweet.Captain Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056590636681164934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742577667879226346.post-14479728227315459052008-09-14T16:48:00.000-05:002008-09-14T16:48:00.000-05:00Awesome! I love it.Awesome! I love it.Captain Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056590636681164934noreply@blogger.com