Sram RD tuning

[larry_ck]

Josh, Nice weight saving. I know you used the XX-Light-Bikes bolts are they Aluminium? If so a quick save (small gain) I can see which I have done and work as long as you're not constantly fiddling with mech is to use nylon screws for all the stop screws .. back one shown on my mech hopefully! (first time posting a pic)

[jhpbk]

I think it looks better 'butchered'. What sort of tools do you need to have a go at the metal work?

I have to admit I don't know what tools I would need, I have never worked with metal before, so its abit new to me, any tips would be great!


Larry_ck,
Yes the bolts are aluminium, I might take you up on that advice, I know there will be plenty of places to get them from, but where did you get yours?

Thanks,
Josh...

[larry_ck]

Josh, I got mine from a certain online auction site .. I've pm'd you

[dunlinii]

Josh, this: (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... ower-tools) sort of thing is good for home use. They only problem is that machining aluminium with these kind of tools causes them to clog up, so go easy and replace the abrasive regularly, and of course wear safety glasses!

If you have access to compressed air then there are a lot of tools that are good for detail metal removal you can run of the supply.

[Soloist Assassin]

Bringing this back from the dead. I have an old Force RD, I am experimenting with. I am having a hard time finding anyone that sells 4mm rod aluminum or titanium to make the pins. Anyone out there care to share a source on that? I'm going to do a 2g Fibre-Lyte backplate, and these pulleys:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/carbon-pulleys- ... 2c60ebb7ab

I also modded the body thoroughly, as well as the front plate, and just ordered a bunch of aluminum fasteners, and a Ti spring from Jersey Cycles. I am hoping to get as close to 100g as possible so I can get my S2 down under 6000g, and maybe even under 13lbs(5892g). BMANX set a high bar, but I am coming for you!

[BMANX]

You do not have to try hard now my friend as I am going aero with the SLC and my number is gaining. You can have the title for lightest but I will take the most aero and light SLC.

[Soloist Assassin]

You do not have to try hard now my friend as I am going aero with the SLC and my number is gaining. You can have the title for lightest but I will take the most aero and light SLC.

Who said I was going to put non-aero parts on my S2? I already got a set of those super aero Zipp Vuka Sprint bars, and the next big purchase will be a Scapula F, and either an Egg, Hooker SL, or Delta C rear brake. Which should drop close to 1/4lb depending on which route I go, plus be more aero. That's down the road though. Those damn forks cost a lot. I want to be sub 13lbs before I do that.

Anyway though, I really need some help finding some 4mm rod. Closest I can find is 5/32" aluminum welding rod, and I don't think that will work.

[Boonen]

Anyway though, I really need some help finding some 4mm rod. Closest I can find is 5/32" aluminum welding rod, and I don't think that will work.

Not sure if that is going to be strong enough but size wise that's as close as you're going to get to 4 mm without going to the metric sizes. I used M4 titanium rods from probolt in the UK. Since the Red derailleurs use aluminium pivot rods I'd say you should be fine with going with aluminium or maybe carbon (hollow even?) rods instead. Wear won't be a problem as they are inserted into plastic bushings.

Curious to see how low you'll get it! I didn't squeeze the last grams out of the one I did but sub 100 might be a tad optimistic if you still want it to function right

[pritchet74]

You do not have to try hard now my friend as I am going aero with the SLC and my number is gaining. You can have the title for lightest but I will take the most aero and light SLC.

I am just going for the title as most aero SLC (SL).

[BMANX]

I like how everyone seems to be coming over to my side finally. I know it would take time but you have to look at the whole package as much as possible. Aero and light is right and you are either leading or following.

[Ypsylon]

http://www.schmolke-carbon.de/carbon/carbon_uk/schraub.php

[Soloist Assassin]

I like how everyone seems to be coming over to my side finally. I know it would take time but you have to look at the whole package as much as possible. Aero and light is right and you are either leading or following.

It only makes sense. If your going to have an aero bike might as well make it as light, and aero as possible. Without looking horrible, like the S5.

I found plenty of 5/32" tube, but that kinda scares me. It would be light though.

[pritchet74]

Gotta agree the S5 is ugly. A 54 cm SLC-SL sold on eBay for $1100 recently. I might pick up another and just keep it around as a backup at prices like that.

Damn, here I go again taking a topic off topic....

[BMANX]

you kidding me. 54cm SLC-SL goes on Ebay you better be calling me at that damn price. However you might not tell me so that I can not kick your ass. That would drop down the weight on my build by 200g? What was the weigh difference again. My 54cm SLC is I think 1170g ish

Was that with forks? I am thinking that frame with the newer Cervelo FK26 fork or whatever the light aero fork is would be killer.

[pritchet74]

It was with a Funda. Check the completed listings. I will let you know if I see another one.

I just got a FK25 for my bike for only $200. Waiting for it to arrive from Canada.....