tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post840879014198886151..comments2024-03-28T17:20:22.884+08:00Comments on Hands On Bike: Wheelsport Ultegra Di2 2x11 Speed: Part 2 - Compatibility Check for Wheelset and Brake CalipersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-74790980948814794732021-07-25T12:54:47.612+08:002021-07-25T12:54:47.612+08:00Steve, the 40-406 Marathon Racers fit perfectly un...Steve, the 40-406 Marathon Racers fit perfectly under the mudguards; I installed them just yesterday on my Verge X10 and I ride with much more confidence on the Tokyo city streets knowing that I have the right tires to do the job. Also, IMO, the bicycle looks much “stronger” due to the meatier tires that also now fit the width of the mudguards. This is probably the best change to the bicycle that I’ve made so far. Thanks again for the info. Damon Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340517709752416188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-11802353639367795702021-07-19T08:24:58.529+08:002021-07-19T08:24:58.529+08:00That means there is no space. You need at least 5 ...That means there is no space. You need at least 5 mm. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-46272862427081747212021-07-18T21:48:07.358+08:002021-07-18T21:48:07.358+08:00Steve, thank you for the feedback. I'm going ...Steve, thank you for the feedback. I'm going to stay away from the Kojaks for now and just go with the Marathon Racers. With the Durano tires, I have about a 10 mm clearance between the outer edge of the mudguards and the top of the tires; I can easily put my pinky through that gap--is this an indication that I will have plenty of space for the 40-406 Marathon Racers?Damon Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340517709752416188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-78295288112079545332021-07-18T21:12:36.749+08:002021-07-18T21:12:36.749+08:00Oh wait you better check clearance with the mudgua...Oh wait you better check clearance with the mudguards. Not sure how much clearance you have with the current Durano tires. Kojak tires may or may not fit. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-57645471058581462542021-07-18T18:02:08.229+08:002021-07-18T18:02:08.229+08:00Steve, thank you for the information. Can I go a ...Steve, thank you for the information. Can I go a little thicker at 40-406 for the Marathon Racers?Damon Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340517709752416188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-34708775681168057512021-07-18T14:52:18.253+08:002021-07-18T14:52:18.253+08:00I suggest using 35-406 Kojak tires or Marathon Rac...I suggest using 35-406 Kojak tires or Marathon Racers. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-31296331109094223552021-07-18T13:51:40.412+08:002021-07-18T13:51:40.412+08:00Hi, Steve. Thank you for replies in the past on o...Hi, Steve. Thank you for replies in the past on other topics associated with my Tern Verge X10. I currently have the original Schwalbe Durano 28-406 tires on the original Kinetix Pro X wheels, but I've been only riding on the rough Tokyo city streets that are lined with outer sewer grills that can partially swallow up the thin Duranos. Therefore, I'm looking for wider tires that can fit the Kinetix Pro X wheels and can easily traverse over rough city streets. (For your situational awareness, I also have the SKS front and rear mudguards installed along with the longer Shimano Alivio v-brakes.) <br /><br />Can you please provide recommendations on the most appropriate tires for my application? Thanks, Steve. Damon Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340517709752416188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-22391182990686872892016-12-19T22:33:40.313+08:002016-12-19T22:33:40.313+08:00No difference in rolling resistance. Can find new ...No difference in rolling resistance. Can find new fork on Taobao. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-52203358495118398942016-12-19T21:45:07.120+08:002016-12-19T21:45:07.120+08:00Hey Steve, thanks for the prompt reply. Got what y...Hey Steve, thanks for the prompt reply. Got what you meant. So can only convert up from 74mm to 100mm not down. Will a 100mm front hub roll faster than one with 74mm? If I want to change the stock fork that comes with my Dahon, where can I purchase a new?<br /><br />ThanksAlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-17600277158728762312016-12-19T02:29:31.357+08:002016-12-19T02:29:31.357+08:00The frame width is 74mm, you cannot convert the wh...The frame width is 74mm, you cannot convert the wheelset from 100mm to 74mm.<br />Just get the Wheelsport front hub with 74mm width. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-71105031370283266782016-12-18T23:04:22.282+08:002016-12-18T23:04:22.282+08:00Hey Steve, thanks for sharing and I enjoy reading ...Hey Steve, thanks for sharing and I enjoy reading your blog. I have a question for wheelset upgrade. I am using a Dahon P8 Plus, it's front hub has an OLD opening of 74mm. I am eyeing the Wheelsports wheelset however it requires opening of 100mm. Can I do the same like you, buy the converter to convert my 74mm front hub to 100mm? <br /><br />Thanks in advance.Alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-91004148458043155872015-11-06T21:57:46.181+08:002015-11-06T21:57:46.181+08:00The Mu D8 is a decent frame, can upgrade. Sunny ha...The Mu D8 is a decent frame, can upgrade. Sunny has lower rim profile, no bladed spokes, only available in 10 speed freehub. Smart has a taller 30mm rim profile, uses bladed spokes, and has 11 speed freehub.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-47444474216993834202015-11-06T02:24:02.744+08:002015-11-06T02:24:02.744+08:00thanks for reply, it's correct the dahon mu D...thanks for reply, it's correct the dahon mu D8 (newer) model name. would likely go with wheel sports wheel set, between sunny vs smart 1.0 vs smart pro what's the difference and which is more worth the upgrade? for sunny wheelset (RM1k) vs Smart 1.0 (RM 1.5k ) no idea smart pro price. <br /><br />I bought mu d8 RM 2.2k, is it worth to spend the money for the bike ? Or best trade in for better spec bike?<br /><br />thanksNixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315822419399103353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-67710377532789565252015-10-27T15:54:39.307+08:002015-10-27T15:54:39.307+08:00You mean the Mu P8? Most likely can change to 451 ...You mean the Mu P8? Most likely can change to 451 wheels. Best to confirm with actual wheelset. <br />I have not used the Litepro wheelset before, so can't comment. The Wheelsport wheelset is a good choice. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-81409652446262270502015-10-27T15:35:45.854+08:002015-10-27T15:35:45.854+08:00Enjoy your bikinfo alot.
Got a question for whee...Enjoy your bikinfo alot. <br /><br />Got a question for wheelset upgrade.<br /><br />Can a Dahon MU D8 (20" 406 - stock wheelset) upgrade to 415 wheelset?<br />will the fort able to fit the 451? any recommendation and comment over Litepro kinetic wheelset?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315822419399103353noreply@blogger.com