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I decided to convert my bike to singlespeed instead of 1x8, very happy with the outcome. Currently set it up at 34x18 which works quite well for my commuting and trails. Almost getting there. Still have to get a new crankset, going to keep looking til I find a Deore set and then I'll replace it...

Re: Re: Apologies for the delayed response guys! I am intending to test out the Koolstop pads, seen some pretty good reviews. Thank you for the very in depth response. I'm going to see if I can get my current V brakes to operate a bit better, if not then I'll probably grab a set of Deore.

Hi I have been looking around trying to find a replacement for my old V-brakes. I've been interested in some older Shimano Deore V-brakes, but haven't had much luck finding them in Denmark. I'd like some v-brakes that perform decently in muddier and rainier conditions with a good grip. The only...

So, if I drilled free the granny, left the big ring as a guard (grind down the teeth) and perhaps threw one of those fancier chain guides on the seatpost and I should be good to go. Never drilled spot welds, probably going to make a mess out of :wink: Still trying to find an old Deore...

Hey everyone. I've now cleaned up the crank and chain, it was covered in black gunk. I'm unsure of how these chainrings have been put together and was wondering if perhaps I could drill free the granny ring, leave the middle ring and grind down the first ring as a guard. I've outlined the areas...

That is a pretty good idea. It already has a plastic guard on it, but I could remove that, grind the teeth and at least that would make it a bit more aesthetically pleasing. Obviously I'd still have the granny ring, but I guess I could just leave that. So I might well consider doing this unless...

Hey. Thanks for all the replies. I'll go through them all in detail tomorrow as it's getting late and my bed is calling my name. I took it all apart earlier and my crank set is a dead end. It seems that this specific old Alivio crank set has a pretty obsolete BCD. It connects to the granny ring...

Hey, I finally got my Giant cold rock 99 fixed up. It's working fairly decently and I'm currently giving it a good clean, taking apart cranks and so on. When using it, I find that I really only stay on the middle chain ring and the front derailleur shifts horribly, and it needs a new cable. I...

Yeah I might have to try that then. Thanks.

Hey. So I've been fixing up an old bike I bought and it has that irritating Qr seat tube clamp and it won't keep it tight no matter what. I prefer the type I can tighten with an Allen key, and that's what I am used to. I am intending to buy one of those within the next few days but until then...

Thanks I'll be sure to inspect the frame thoroughly. I personally like Al but I thoroughly enjoy steel as well.

Thank you. Learning something new every day, hehe. Everyone in here has put my mind at ease and for that I'm grateful.

Thank you. Everyone here has given me so much useful information already, loving the forum. I'm going to start fixing up the bike as soon as possible. I have definitely been overthinking the frame and weight thing a bit too much.

Thank you. Yes, I've recently been getting back into cycling and I enjoy it immensely. I have been able to go for a lot longer journeys through woodland and by the sea, it's been a joy really. I had been stuck walking mindlessly around in the same area. Thank you for the encouraging words :wink:

Thank you. Yes, I primarily commute on paved and gravel roads but also like to drive around in the woods where there's some roots and bump and that, very "light trails" I guess you could say. I cannot even think of doing any 'jumps' on a bike, I'd be looking like a whale coming up for air if I...

Hey there. I'm sure you've had these questions before and here I am asking them again! But.. I've decided on the spur of the moment to buy an older Giant Cold Rock bike from around '99 or something. Got it for pretty much nothing.. It's an aluminium ("tubed"?) frame and I enjoy the feel of the...