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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2014 9:27:44 GMT
Hi Jon, I changed my calipers (and cables)to 105's. Much better stopping power, but no extra clearance. The rear crud 2 is o.k., but the front is now off, awaiting a set of SKS raceblades. I'm hoping to retain the half of the rear crud that goes down to the chain-stay (where the Raceblade stops)if that is possible.
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Post by LanterneRouge on Jan 26, 2014 11:29:56 GMT
Merlin have a deal on 105 calipers right now and I'm trying to resist, not got much faith in my ability to keep debit card in wallet, though!
Probably you'll be able to keep the lower section of your Crud if the Raceblades stop before the cable-tied bit.
J.
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Post by oldtimer on Jan 27, 2014 16:56:20 GMT
raceblades long. No probs. Off and on in a jiff. Clean bum too!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2014 19:10:45 GMT
Hi Jon, I changed my calipers (and cables)to 105's. Much better stopping power, but no extra clearance. The rear crud 2 is o.k., but the front is now off, awaiting a set of SKS raceblades. I'm hoping to retain the half of the rear crud that goes down to the chain-stay (where the Raceblade stops)if that is possible. Hi abacab, Can I ask which 105 calipers you bought, were they 5700 as I too am tempted by the Merlin offer, but wanted real world feed back on using 5700 105 calipers with levers other than 5700 sti?
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Post by captslog on Jan 28, 2014 10:18:01 GMT
I posted this idea on another thread about mudguards a couple of weeks ago. I haven't tried it and so have no idea whether it will work or not, but can't see any reason why it shouldn't This is just a quick drawing, sorry about the bad image. Basically, you take an ordinary mudguard and cut it just in front of the top mounting bracket. You fasten another mounting bracket to the cut part. The rear part butts up to the back of the fork, and the cut part is on the front of the fork. This will give you a 'complete' mudguard without it going under the fork and then it won't touch the tyre. I realise though that it won't help if you are having problems with the caliper pinching the mudguard, you'd still have to cut bits away for that to clear.
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 28, 2014 11:56:02 GMT
I have some mudguards a bit like the ones shown on page 1 - essentially I just chopped front end off in front of bracket, so it's as above but with no front bit.
I did taper and trim it under the T3 fork so it fitted but the low clearance of the fork meant the tip was too low no matter what, so off it came - not ideal but it worked.
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 28, 2014 12:01:23 GMT
... oh, my guards still go under the forks as the bracket sits in front, not behind - the rear nut to the callipers is recessed in a hole, so whilst the above idea looks good, you will need to watch how the holding nut and available thread would work as it won't protrude beyond the fork surface at present. In reality, I don't think it's as simple as that sketch would suggest (is anything ever?)... sorry captslog , not a criticism really, just raising it as an issue before someone comes and has a dig after they've chopped their mudguard beyond repair .
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Post by captslog on Jan 28, 2014 12:44:53 GMT
... oh, my guards still go under the forks as the bracket sits in front, not behind - the rear nut to the callipers is recessed in a hole, so whilst the above idea looks good, you will need to watch how the holding nut and available thread would work as it won't protrude beyond the fork surface at present. In reality, I don't think it's as simple as that sketch would suggest (is anything ever?)... sorry captslog , not a criticism really, just raising it as an issue before someone comes and has a dig after they've chopped their mudguard beyond repair . Ah yes, forgot that. Plan 2.... Cut behind the original bracket, and then add a long bracket to the rear section. (caution.. You cut up your mudguard and try this at your own risk )
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Post by Radchenister on Jan 28, 2014 14:18:05 GMT
Looking a lot like the solution for Raceblades - which is why they are popular !!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2014 15:01:59 GMT
... oh, my guards still go under the forks as the bracket sits in front, not behind - the rear nut to the callipers is recessed in a hole, so whilst the above idea looks good, you will need to watch how the holding nut and available thread would work as it won't protrude beyond the fork surface at present. In reality, I don't think it's as simple as that sketch would suggest (is anything ever?)... sorry captslog , not a criticism really, just raising it as an issue before someone comes and has a dig after they've chopped their mudguard beyond repair . To hook up a mudguard behind a T3 carbon fork you'd a Problem Solver type nut with a 23mm shank to match the standard and then quite a long combo thread/allen key section. I haven't found anything like that. Suppose you could mess around with a cable/drilled hole setup though it'd be messy.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2014 15:44:49 GMT
Looking a lot like the solution for Raceblades - which is why they are popular !!! I lost the front small section of the front mudguard of my sks raceblade longs a few rides ago. After a bit of searching for spares I came across a thread where someone contacted them and got a replacement free of charge. So I contacted them and true enough a free replacement is on its way to me. Highly recommended.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2014 19:03:45 GMT
Just a new thought to hand out hear, Zefal have launched some new mudguards that HAVE got clearance for the forks to the wheels and they're pretty nice aswell, I will admit the SKS raceblades seem more sturdier IMO but the Zefals are Β£10 cheaper and more coverage. I didnt know if anybody knew about these as i quickly skimmed through to drop a message on it.
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Post by fit4fifty on Jan 28, 2014 21:53:20 GMT
Should I give up any desire to put full mudguards on my t5a with 700x25's on?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2014 21:58:04 GMT
Should I give up any desire to put full mudguards on my t5a with 700x25's on? I have t5a with 700x25s and sks raceblade longs with the no problems. I would recommend them.
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Post by fit4fifty on Jan 28, 2014 22:03:46 GMT
Should I give up any desire to put full mudguards on my t5a with 700x25's on? I have t5a with 700x25s and sks raceblade longs with the no problems. I would recommend them. And with no cutting or bending malarky? If so I will order them.
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