Road Cycling

Jonny ///M · 31 Jul 2020 at 18:37

Not that I know of mate. 785 are such a strange shape you couldn't use it at all.

The 9120 has the dual density one but again doesn't fit as far as i know. 9170 is grippy but tiny for di2 levers.

Glue sone grip tape to it like a pro.

SoliD · 31 Jul 2020 at 19:27

Thought as much, it's not a major problem, not had any issues up to now tbh so will probably just leave it. Now just to find the rest of the bits for a 1x set up not at rip off prices. I've got a record of what I paid last year and some of the prices are 3x as much (ew90).

gublok · 31 Jul 2020 at 19:48

so I have been enjoying my new bike since my back healed after my accident. My only problem is the disc brakes seem to fade on descents anything I can do to fix this?

Saytan · 31 Jul 2020 at 19:56

Stop dragging your brakes.

Or fit bigger rotors to dissipate heat quicker

gublok · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:26

I was doing 46 mph down a 14% heading at a hairpin and not slowing pretty sketchy jubilee towers take no prisoners on the way back down

btw is easy to fit a bigger rotor?

Saytan · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:33

gublok said:
I was doing 46 mph down a 14% heading at a hairpin and not slowing pretty sketchy jubilee towers take no prisoners on the way back down

btw is easy to fit a bigger rotor?

You'll need an adapter to space the caliper out a bit. The rotor either bolts on or undoes with a cassette tool.

What brakes are they?

gublok · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:35

giant conduct there a bit odd

SoliD · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:38

Swap em out for some full on hydros and new pads tbh.

Saytan · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:38

But not inherently flawed. If flat mount, https://www.bike24.com/p2139811.html will let you fit a 20mm bigger rotor.

gublok · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:41

would you change both or just front?

Saytan · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:49

You'll have to change the shifters too. It'll be expensive.

gublok · 31 Jul 2020 at 20:55

sorry I meant the disc and full hydro is like £400 cos the whole system needs replacing
will probably change the whole system before next season cos I cant fit my TT bar ATM

Musty Pie · 1 Aug 2020 at 21:38

Chain snapped on my ride today on a hill, whilst stand climbing!

Think its about time I replaced it.

Any suggestions for a good chain that wont break my bank for a 10 Speed Tiagra groupset?

Assume something like this? https://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-tiagra-4601-10-speed-chain

Is it worth considering anything else?

Saytan · 1 Aug 2020 at 21:41

Kmc x10-73.

Musty Pie · 1 Aug 2020 at 21:49

Saytan said:
Kmc x10-73.

Thanks, I assume its the same as this one:

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-x10-10-speed-chain

Also why is grey cheaper than silver or black/Silver!

gublok · 1 Aug 2020 at 22:54

I use x10-99 it a bit smoother and you can get for about £15 if you shop around or least you could before lockdown

UTmaniac · 1 Aug 2020 at 23:18

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CHKMCX10/kmc-x10-10-speed-chain £15 plus p&p, must be a few things from their "sizzling30" sale to make it worthwhile.

AndyCr15 · 2 Aug 2020 at 08:16

Is there any benefit to 'upgrading' a chain? Will the stock one on my Canyon be causing more resistance? How many miles would a chain normally last too, as I'd probably rather replace on a schedule than have it give way during a ride!

Musty Pie · 2 Aug 2020 at 08:36

AndyCr15 said:
Is there any benefit to 'upgrading' a chain? Will the stock one on my Canyon be causing more resistance? How many miles would a chain normally last too, as I'd probably rather replace on a schedule than have it give way during a ride!

You can get a chain guage tool to tell you how much life is left. Been meaning to get one myself for a while.

xdcx · 2 Aug 2020 at 09:30

AndyCr15 said:
Is there any benefit to 'upgrading' a chain? Will the stock one on my Canyon be causing more resistance? How many miles would a chain normally last too, as I'd probably rather replace on a schedule than have it give way during a ride!

Buy a chain check tool which tells you how stretched your chain is. That is the only definitive way to determine if you need a new chain.

They can last a few thousand miles if you really abuse and never clean it.
Or they can last an absolute age with proper maintenance.

Some people swear by Shimano chains. or SRAM chains.
I swear by KMC chains. I get most life out of those from my experience. They come with a quick link by default and I can get for a good price compared the other alternatives. So I always go KMC X11 EL and have done for 3 years now.