Recent content by ak-tux

Well, you know , that tiny 10-tooth sprocket cannot fit a standard shimano HG free hub. It's just the way it is. :) You have to change to either a Micro-Spline or an XD-SRAM hub. No other way . But the 10-36 cassettes are readily available, just not for HG hubs.

Now just try a 11-42 wide range 11-speed cassette (46T x 11-42) and it will pretty much replace the 50/34 x 11-28 system. You may just need to use a derailluer hanger extender https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006397636360.html

Another local TT in Nairobi. I improved from my previous performance. Got a fourth in the masters category! S40 is pretty capable. Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/SoX0q8sytHb

The Goldix with a chromoly axle? Great!

For those interested in these short cranks and need an affordable spider based power meter to match, they can combine these with something like these 3bolt Xcadey ones: All in all, they can make for a good budget option: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000126830286.html

Since they are less than $50 each, one can experiment and test them. Here is one more variation: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006362951568.html

Maybe something with a steel/chromoly axle is safer. These ones by Goldix are even better! They are HollowTechII compatible. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006391100185.html "GOLDIX Children Bicycle Crankset 110mm/127mm/140mm/150mm/155mm/160mm Crank" BB68 M68-73(standard), suitable for the...

For those interested in affordable short cranks that are not custom made, here are some Chinese ones. Only about $45 without the chainrings. Interestingly enough, they are branded "Cruzbike" hahaha! :) CRUZbike Road Bike Crankset 155/160/165/170/175mm Bicycle Crank 9/10/11/12 Speed Chainring...

Interesting new (and hopefully) more affordable Wireless Groupset from WheelTop. A SRAM alternative. https://wheeltop.com/products/eds-bicycle-derailleur

My S40 has become search a pleasure to ride. On the first day I covered about 160Km at 30.9 Km/h and I was not even tired! I felt like the bike was just gliding through the air, smooth as butter! Most of my friends had saddle sores at the end of the trip while all I had was minor glute fatigue.

Thanks! I documented my custom tailbag here: https://forum.cruzbike.com/threads/affordable-aero-tailbags.15296/

Iam grateful Jim! The cruzbike always captures attention everywhere I go!

This past weekend, I had a fun 4-day charity group tour between Kenya and Tanzania on my S40! Total about 521Km (324 miles) https://www.strava.com/activities/10267260220 https://www.strava.com/activities/10273345677 https://www.strava.com/activities/10278554994...

This is not cruzbike related, but I thought it interresting. Especially relating to loaded touring. This was posted by a French cyclo tourist/blogger passing through Kenya (My Country). His loaded folding AZUb trike frame failed while on the highway. Pretty scary.

Most trainers work fine if you temporarily remove the (front) disc brake caliper .