I could hear the genuine pain in Henry's voice when he was talking about reshaping that XTR front derailleur! On a side note that really is a gorgeous new bike!
To quote Frank Zappa…”that’s right folks,don’t touch that dial”… lovely,lovely bike. Turned out to be exquisite! Colour is also. Hope you have wonderful times.
I really like the look of that bike and it looks like you have pout a lot of thought into the components as well. Nic one Ms. Cools you have some bike envy going on this side of the atlantic.
hahah good one with list of questions. You needed some old school Dot Matrix printing paper for effect, feeding out of a box. 🙂 Sweet bike, love the color.
Love the evolution from road and rando to dirt road touring. I have commute/utility bikes for everyday use, including snow and ice winter, but double-down love my dirt road build.
Awesome comparison. Miss Cools has me thinking about setting up a bike with down tube shifters😄 I like the way the Campy levers have micro trim ability too!👍
A beautiful bike I built 3 bikes for my wife the tech side of them makes her eyes glaze over but like Miss Cools she has great natural riding ability deserving of a quality built bicycle to ride.
A cool bike for a cool lady and if I imagine to position my mug under the seat like that I arrive with a delicious cup of cold Türkischer Kaffee😊 or if you will a small portion of Fango pack for home use. Liebe Grüße
It looks like it rides nice. So, for dirt touring you don't think you'll be riding the kind of dirt that you'll need more responsive steering? Can't wait to hear more from Ms. Cools! A moody sea with the piano music seems like... the end of the video is just the beginning of adventure. Yeah.
The frame is treated inside with a rust preventative called Frame Saver. John recommends cleaning and reapplying every few years, for good insurance. I've never had much rust issues. I store the bicycles inside, and so far don't see any corrosion on my bikes a part from a little surface rust. I generally clean and regrease the bottom bracket about twice a year (on average). I also like adding a coat of grease on the inside of the bottom bracket shell. The shell itself is pretty thick steel so I'm not too worried, but it's where most of the moisture ends up pooling. I also try and access the BB areas if I have ridden a lot in the rain. Thanks for the comment!
Hey Mr henrywildeberry nice video, at times a little too much tech, but you do have a nice creative style (which keeps me watching), I really like that so keep the creativity going, all the best to you and Ms Cools
Almost sounds like a friction triple front d would be ideal to dial in that 'trim'. However, for a gravel/bumpy stuff build, brifters are probably more practical.
Howdy, Asher! Great question. When we finally get out on a long enough tour Ms. Cools will put the dynamo on. For now we wanted to build the bike for day rides.
That's an interesting build. Am I correct to see 10 speed Campy Ergo levers with Shimano 8 speed rear derailleur? Is that a 9 or 10 speed Shimano cassette?
I noticed on the front brakes the hanger is attached at the top by the stem. On my new bike build with cantilever brakes, there was shudder with the fork and squealing. I changed to a lower hanger that bolts through the fork crown and it seems to have solved the problem. Have you ever had such an issue with the front brake set up?
Hi David. Nice work on the hanger solution. I've had the misfortune of the brake shudder with canti's too. It's really annoying! The solution for me was to toe in the brake pads (blocks) slightly inwards. I use about a 1mm or so, but it depends on how flexible your brake set is. Try grabbing the brakes hard and push the bike forward. See how much flex there is in the brakes. More flex more toe in. That wasn't all. The other thing I've noticed is the calipers need to be about parallel with the rim as the pad (blocks) make contact. Thinking of the arc the caliper rotates through, if it's not parallel the pads will be angling up or down as it hits the rim. Try and get it perfectly horizontal. The pads also need to be contacting the rim at the same level on each side. Any alignment issues will result in an imbalance of forces on the wheel and cause more vibration. That can be brake squeal or it could be shudder (fork literally starts to shake). This only seems more prone to happen on cantilever brake bikes. It probably has to do with the how the cantilever are independent of each other on each side of the fork. Center-pull and caliper brakes don't seem to have this issue. I would also recommend trying different brake pads/holders. Some combinations of brake pads and canti's work better together. One of the downsides of canti's I suppose, but once you get a winning combo the braking power is quite good. Thanks for the comment!
At least with Sora 9 speed, they really mean it when they say 43 tooth chain wrap. One more tooth and you'll have a very tightly strained cage. With the alternative, a longer chain, you get unacceptable dragging chain in small E small, like yours has! Looks like yours is 2 links too long. Adequate chain tension, but.....
@@rendah_ I have a few bikes, so pardon me if I get this slightly off. On these bikes we have the stock 46-36-26 on the crankset and 11-34 cassettes. You can put a 24 tooth inner ring on the front and possibly a 36 tooth on the cassette if you need more climbing gears. I found this gearing on these bikes (with the smaller 650b wheels) to be good enough, since anything too steep I would rather hike and save my legs.
Great bike ! I ride with XT triple 9 speed 9 s chain is also more durable than 10s. But why no hydraulic disc brakes? Especially in dirt roads potentially in the wet. Hydraulic disc brakes works much better and do not use up the rims. Fyi all XC mtb competitors ride 29 inch, because rolls better over small obstacles.
Nice to see people my age doing cool things on a bike. My wife and I ride and love your videos. 🙂
Your shots are so tantalizing while you leave us hanging about the specifics of the build until the end! A well curated build!!
No joke. Henry, that is a gorgeous build, nice work. Ms. Cools is lucky to have a neighbor like you. 😂
Thank you, Robb!
I could hear the genuine pain in Henry's voice when he was talking about reshaping that XTR front derailleur! On a side note that really is a gorgeous new bike!
To quote Frank Zappa…”that’s right folks,don’t touch that dial”… lovely,lovely bike. Turned out to be exquisite! Colour is also. Hope you have wonderful times.
Cool build. Makes me want to learn more about what goes into making a great bike! Thanks.
I really like the look of that bike and it looks like you have pout a lot of thought into the components as well. Nic one Ms. Cools you have some bike envy going on this side of the atlantic.
Many adventures await Ms. Cools on that very nice new DTB whip! Love the component choices!
Ms Cools fit on her new bike looks spot on 👍
Very cool build. You've inspired me to ride the Flume trail this summer.
Excellent! I can still hear the sweet sound of decomposed granite under my tires. Have fun!
hahah good one with list of questions. You needed some old school Dot Matrix printing paper for effect, feeding out of a box. 🙂 Sweet bike, love the color.
Wow! Loved the tire width, that awesome handlebar flare, and general tough looks of the bike! Looks very comfy as well!
We wanted to see how wide we could go with tire clearance and still run a front derailleur. I know Ms. Cools loves the plush ride.
lovely bike! loving the fireside chat
Love the evolution from road and rando to dirt road touring. I have commute/utility bikes for everyday use, including snow and ice winter, but double-down love my dirt road build.
Awesome comparison. Miss Cools has me thinking about setting up a bike with down tube shifters😄
I like the way the Campy levers have micro trim ability too!👍
A beautiful bike I built 3 bikes for my wife the tech side of them makes her eyes glaze over but like Miss Cools she has great natural riding ability deserving of a quality built bicycle to ride.
A very nice looking bicycle. Kudos!
Lovely looking bike. Great colour choice, reminds me of my old Surly X Check.
Great vid.
I'm a 3x guy! 3x9 is the pinnacle of all options 1x 2x 3x.😊
A cool bike for a cool lady and if I imagine to position my mug under the seat like that I arrive with a delicious cup of cold Türkischer Kaffee😊 or if you will a small portion of Fango pack for home use. Liebe Grüße
Amazing build 😊 enjoy
More like Mz. Cunningham!
Just got to the end, very impressive weigh-in!
ms. cools is so well spoken. shes just great. she looks good on her new bike; the fit seems really comfortable.
We're very lucky to have her here at the HWB studio.
Thumbs up for the Jagwire - I use it on my cable/hydro disk brakes - makes a huge difference!
6 out of 5 stars on the cools meter for this one
I will await a true adventure ride with Ms Cools and her new steed.
Beautiful combination of the classic and modern. Say Hi to the Bike Farmer!
Will do!
It looks like it rides nice. So, for dirt touring you don't think you'll be riding the kind of dirt that you'll need more responsive steering? Can't wait to hear more from Ms. Cools!
A moody sea with the piano music seems like... the end of the video is just the beginning of adventure. Yeah.
Loving the M81. :D
It looks like a perfect fit for Ms Cools. I'm curious if you have any anti-corrosion coating added to the inside of the frame.
The frame is treated inside with a rust preventative called Frame Saver. John recommends cleaning and reapplying every few years, for good insurance. I've never had much rust issues. I store the bicycles inside, and so far don't see any corrosion on my bikes a part from a little surface rust. I generally clean and regrease the bottom bracket about twice a year (on average). I also like adding a coat of grease on the inside of the bottom bracket shell. The shell itself is pretty thick steel so I'm not too worried, but it's where most of the moisture ends up pooling. I also try and access the BB areas if I have ridden a lot in the rain. Thanks for the comment!
Glaring omission regarding differences in Ms.Cools’ two bikes: color! Her new bike looks great and fun!
😄
That bike is cool.
Beautiful bike!!
Hey Mr henrywildeberry nice video, at times a little too much tech, but you do have a nice creative style (which keeps me watching), I really like that so keep the creativity going, all the best to you and Ms Cools
Thank you!
So Henry invites Ms. Cools over for a bike ride and then gives her like the hardest pop quiz ever. 😀
Thanks for the secs at the end of the video, those are some wide tires.
Thank you! The tires roll really smooth even on the pavement.
Almost sounds like a friction triple front d would be ideal to dial in that 'trim'. However, for a gravel/bumpy stuff build, brifters are probably more practical.
Friction on the front makes a lot of sense. I can see how a blend with friction on the front and indexed on the rear would be a nice set up.
Cheers y’all! 🍻
One question, why no Dynamo hub?
Howdy, Asher! Great question. When we finally get out on a long enough tour Ms. Cools will put the dynamo on. For now we wanted to build the bike for day rides.
That was tough watch 🤯
beautiful bike
Great bike. XT-73X rear derailleur?
Yes, it's a 739.
Ty for the vid and music😊
That's an interesting build. Am I correct to see 10 speed Campy Ergo levers with Shimano 8 speed rear derailleur? Is that a 9 or 10 speed Shimano cassette?
What bike brand would you recommend for primarily road riding but occasional dirt trail riding? Thanks fir the video, very helpful!
lol. A few questions.
I noticed on the front brakes the hanger is attached at the top by the stem. On my new bike build with cantilever brakes, there was shudder with the fork and squealing. I changed to a lower hanger that bolts through the fork crown and it seems to have solved the problem. Have you ever had such an issue with the front brake set up?
Hi David. Nice work on the hanger solution. I've had the misfortune of the brake shudder with canti's too. It's really annoying! The solution for me was to toe in the brake pads (blocks) slightly inwards. I use about a 1mm or so, but it depends on how flexible your brake set is. Try grabbing the brakes hard and push the bike forward. See how much flex there is in the brakes. More flex more toe in. That wasn't all. The other thing I've noticed is the calipers need to be about parallel with the rim as the pad (blocks) make contact. Thinking of the arc the caliper rotates through, if it's not parallel the pads will be angling up or down as it hits the rim. Try and get it perfectly horizontal. The pads also need to be contacting the rim at the same level on each side. Any alignment issues will result in an imbalance of forces on the wheel and cause more vibration. That can be brake squeal or it could be shudder (fork literally starts to shake). This only seems more prone to happen on cantilever brake bikes. It probably has to do with the how the cantilever are independent of each other on each side of the fork. Center-pull and caliper brakes don't seem to have this issue. I would also recommend trying different brake pads/holders. Some combinations of brake pads and canti's work better together. One of the downsides of canti's I suppose, but once you get a winning combo the braking power is quite good. Thanks for the comment!
I just wonder if a 44-28 double with a 11-32( 34 or 36) 11sp would have worked a little better with the brifters.
One has wide, other mid/low profile cantis, what is the difference in performance and feel?
The list is white on both sides )))
At least with Sora 9 speed, they really mean it when they say 43 tooth chain wrap. One more tooth and you'll have a very tightly strained cage. With the alternative, a longer chain, you get unacceptable dragging chain in small E small, like yours has! Looks like yours is 2 links too long. Adequate chain tension, but.....
Awesome :)
2024! If rim brakes are still atound and triples are back then 26ers will rise again from the ashes too
Hello, sir and ma'am, I want to ask, are you using 650B tires?
Yes, these are 650b wheels with XC tires.
@@Henrywildeberry
If I may ask, what chainring and sprocket do you both use?
@@rendah_ I have a few bikes, so pardon me if I get this slightly off. On these bikes we have the stock 46-36-26 on the crankset and 11-34 cassettes. You can put a 24 tooth inner ring on the front and possibly a 36 tooth on the cassette if you need more climbing gears. I found this gearing on these bikes (with the smaller 650b wheels) to be good enough, since anything too steep I would rather hike and save my legs.
"Why do you prefer to use 650B tires? Is there a specific reason for not choosing 26-inch tires?"
@@rendah_ There are more tire options in 650b both for road and mountain.
What size tires
27.5 x 2.2"
by the way...i have that same rear derailer...
Great bike !
I ride with XT triple 9 speed
9 s chain is also more durable than 10s.
But why no hydraulic disc brakes? Especially in dirt roads potentially in the wet. Hydraulic disc brakes works much better and do not use up the rims.
Fyi all XC mtb competitors ride 29 inch, because rolls better over small obstacles.
Rivendell or Fitz?