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i bought 5 groups at the same time. i had 4 bikes to build and i bought a spare one in case one would be dead on arrival or self destruct immediately. Built the 4 bikes, everything was fine for weeks, i then received a frame to review so i put the spare group on that. After weeks of "this stuff is wonderful", all hell started to break loose. The 2 dead RDs aren't the only problems i've had either. Had another problem yesterday i posted on the erx/9 dedicated thread.
I recall reading not to use the automotive brake cleaner on bike brake rotors because it leaves a residue that doesn't get burnt off at bike temperatures like it would on an automobile.
I don't get why all the hate for the frame, it's not like they're forcing anyone to buy it. Love it or hate, it even got GCN's attention. I'd say the publicity has worked in Sava's favor.
Sava has more traditional bikes in their line-up and the builds look quite respectable in terms of components and weights.
Anybody else bought the 1018? I'm considering it. Light, 32C, EPS moulding, monocoque, seller with great reputation (with the caveat that they just shipped a broken 17D to a forum member...).
For those who have one, how has it been riding? any points of comparison?
Guilty
I stand on the shoulders of giants, nurtured by a culture of patisseries, adultery and weapons manufacturing.
And I complain. A lot. For example I thought my er9 was a piece of shit when it stopped working yesterday. Turns out I just didn't charge it. I blame al Qaeda.
You lost me. tf, is that thread fit? in the video i call his BB a PF BB because the BB isn't hold by threads like BSA / T47: the interface between the BB & the frame is smooth --> i call that PF. There is a thread between 2 halves of the PF cups, but that thread doesn't make it a threaded BB the way BSA / T47 is.
I received the Liqui Moly 3312 today, precisely so i dont have to figure out which loctite product to use and during which phase of the moon it's going to work best and whether it cured with or without a load.
Now I'm just a peasant looking for easy solutions found by people who seem to know what they're talking about.
I've never measured BB holes because i dont have the tools to make them rounder anyway, touch wood, i hope i never have to.
https://youtu.be/q0XAvr5Qn1k?si=RBwsH1-CgnlypdXm&t=352
I do, it's the whole point of the rabbit hole. i guess you're in the camp of only morons would put any kind of grease there?
It's more contentious for PF BBs, but it seems that Wakos brake protector is the ultimate product to use, as per "ride of Japan" on YT, and apparently Cannondale in mechanics workshops (I think Australia), and cannondale basically invented creaking BBs with the PF BB30. And for us in Europe, Liqui Moly 3312 (made in Germany, cheap) seems to be a legit alternative. I haven't seen anyone saying it doesnt work. Both products apparently are a silicone based grease.
But people do fight over whether loctite is good or not (& if so, which, and which cure time, and how...), and if you believe Shimano you shouldn't use anything at all, and then there are those who put regular bike grease, or lithium grease, or copper grease.
they got a large OEM order in 58, right?
Oh, alright thanks! Another question - is it good to grease the bearing in the picture above also from the bottom/inner side?
