Can't see Ripcords at either of the big 2 Better shop around...baabaa wrote:Just make sure you move your mouse to “Jagwire ripcord housing” select your colour then press click. Work well on both BB7 r and mtn.If so, they's on the list next Wiggle session
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Postby MichaelB » Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:16 am
Wiggle have the MTB version - is that no good ?Mulger bill wrote:Can't see Ripcords at either of the big 2 Better shop around...baabaa wrote:Just make sure you move your mouse to “Jagwire ripcord housing” select your colour then press click. Work well on both BB7 r and mtn.If so, they's on the list next Wiggle session
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Postby baabaa » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:06 am
This is a good place to start and it is usd https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/m-118-jagwire.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and if you can keep the weight/ size down you can still top up pads or with other fancy usa only stuff and use the USPS First-Class Mail International Parcel for 17.38(again usd) which is still quickish ( say a week)
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Postby eeksll » Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:44 pm
Unfortunately the only comparison i have is with hydraulic disc brakes (which i had on before) and the BB7's don't quite match that
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Postby Mulger bill » Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:57 pm
Kona DewDrop with Tiagra brifters. Based on the Dew platform, Lola is technically a hybrid but I aint telling her that. I love her to bits.MichaelB wrote:Wiggle have the MTB version - is that no good ?
Might get the MTB kit and some extra inners to suit. Anybody need teflon MTB inners?
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Postby MichaelB » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:32 pm
http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/new ... ke-preview
Doesn't include the Canyon or Culprit models though.
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Postby Nobody » Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:56 am
Looks like they are selling compressionless housings now too.
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Postby MattyK » Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:59 am
Why are Colnago the only ones capable of full hydro so far? Converters are a dead-end kludge.
Avanti in the game too:
http://www.avantibikes.com/nz/bikes/road/cross/circa-2/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Shimano M375 mechs...
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Postby MichaelB » Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:25 pm
Since TRP are not doing their Hydro levers, only Formula is in the race, and that has had mised reviews. SRAM is nowhere to be seen yet which is interesting ...
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Postby Crittski » Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:13 pm
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-prod ... disc-brake" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dont think this is worth an upgrade to...
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Postby MattyK » Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:43 pm
Does that exclude it from this thread? Several of the bikes in the roundup you linked are for cx. Until discs are legal in racing it seems a more valid place to put them, on a chassis that can have racks and fenders and be an all weather commuter.MichaelB wrote:The Avanti is a CX bike.
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Postby MichaelB » Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:10 am
Certainly not, but my interest in is Road discs, but CX and commuters are welcomeMattyK wrote:Does that exclude it from this thread? Several of the bikes in the roundup you linked are for cx. Until discs are legal in racing it seems a more valid place to put them, on a chassis that can have racks and fenders and be an all weather commuter.MichaelB wrote:The Avanti is a CX bike.
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Postby MichaelB » Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:11 am
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-prod ... disc-brake
But no hint on the much awaited SAM hydro's ...
At Eurobike earlier this month, a SRAM spokesman said the company has "no timeframe" for introducing a hydraulic actuated road disc brake and lever. The company showed journalists some illustrations of the hydraulics earlier this year.
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Postby MichaelB » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:57 am
I know, but I still want it !!!!Nobody wrote:I don't think hydros will be life-changing anyway. Also, you may find they are extremely expensive when first released.
The reality is that I am more than happy with the TRP Parabox, but will look at the different brake cable when they need to be replaced.
The short runs on the TRP probably wont yield a huge improvement compared to a full cable run, but every little bit helps
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Postby Nobody » Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:27 pm
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... isc-35290/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Postby jasonc » Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:38 pm
agree re comments posted on the page - for THAT price, cables should have been managed in a much cleaner fashion.Nobody wrote:For those with a lazy $18,660 AUD or so for a Colnago C59 disc.
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... isc-35290/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and the finish on the CF shifters is fugly.
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Postby MichaelB » Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:40 pm
Bargain ...Nobody wrote:For those with a lazy $18,660 AUD or so for a Colnago C59 disc.
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... isc-35290/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So, if you take out the 3,800 quid for the frame, that leaves an astonishing 8,200 for the rest of the bike ..... Something's not quite right there.
Especially given the reviews posted online re the not quite so flash shifting, lever feels and brakes during recent test rides ...
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Postby Mulger bill » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:43 pm
Amen to that. It'll look awesome permabolted to the roof of the owners Quattroporte.MattyK wrote:There's lots of MAMIL tax in that price.
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or ARGMAMIL - are really generous mamilrkelsen wrote:We need to extend MAMIL to MAMILIMLC [in mid-life crisis]...
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Postby MichaelB » Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:24 pm
It's not Colnago, but Formula that are the full hydro. TRP was heading down the same path with their Hywire, but abandoned it.MattyK wrote: .....Why are Colnago the only ones capable of full hydro so far? Converters are a dead-end kludge.
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Online reviews of the Formula system were not that complementary, so it remains to be seen how much better it gets.
The non-appearance to date of the SRAM system, even at Interbike is interesting. My $0.02 is that the lever feel isn't there yet. Fitting the bits in is one thing, but getting the lever feel and power is the hard bit.
The converters may be a kludge, but they still work pretty well. I'm happy with mine
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Postby eeksll » Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:50 am
I did a disc conversion on my commuter, flat bar/dynamo/surly 1x1 fork/bb7, i get rotor rub whenever I get out of the saddle and its not big hills either (think bike path and taking off at traffic lights). I can lessen it somewhat by being very very light with my hands.
edit: i guess the question can probably go out to any disc brake users.
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Postby Crittski » Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:04 am
When I first got the volagi I used to experience this, but tightening up the qr a tad and getting the pads adjusted right I haven't had a problem again, and have never had it with hydraulics on the MTB.eeksll wrote:question for all you disc roadies, do you guys get any rotor rub when doing out of the saddle climbing/riding?
I did a disc conversion on my commuter, flat bar/dynamo/surly 1x1 fork/bb7, i get rotor rub whenever I get out of the saddle and its not big hills either (think bike path and taking off at traffic lights). I can lessen it somewhat by being very very light with my hands.
edit: i guess the question can probably go out to any disc brake users.
Some poopoo hydraulics, but the self correcting pad adjustment is a big plus other than just improved feel.
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