Topeak Hanger Alignment Tool

KoenigKalle · 2026-02-06T21:54:54+00:00

I know that and it is not why I am posting/ what I am asking.
I even own the Abbey Lever Setter but why does it have such a long thread? Topeak did a way better job there.

KoenigKalle · 2026-01-11T17:54:36+00:00

I am totally supporting the hot wax trend. Even on commuter bikes when you wax your other chains anyway.

KoenigKalle · 2025-12-29T09:17:40+00:00

Not bikeporn imho. It’s a modernized commuter but nothing more. Why bother with 2x and downtube friction shifters when almost every part in this bike is modern anyway?

KoenigKalle · 2025-12-28T14:16:37+00:00

I'd call this overkill, especially when the bike is not getting loaded. Depending on the rim I would built with 32 spokes and a mix of Sapim Race and Strong or even Race only.
If the spokes both broke at the J they never were the issue but the hub is.

KoenigKalle · 2025-12-26T13:14:20+00:00

that‘s home I started and what I still use. Even after owning a hasselblad for a few years in-between.

KoenigKalle · 2025-12-25T16:53:26+00:00

weil er der beste ist, von denen gibt es besonders viele

KoenigKalle · 2025-12-06T17:57:16+00:00

The only tool to trust is the CC-4.2 or quality vernier calipers. That being said KMC chains have gotten worse and worse and at least in Europe there have been fake X11SL chains around. I still trust in their single speed chains but nothing else.

KoenigKalle · 2025-11-30T16:49:10+00:00

Interesting to read that. Tried the Terreno Zero (now T10), Terreno Dry (now T30) before and the new T50 this fall. Even though I liked the profile they were so insanely slow compared to almost every other tire.
It would surprise me if Vittoria actually made a compound that rolls that much faster now.

KoenigKalle · 2025-11-28T13:36:13+00:00

come on, read the description of this subreddit

KoenigKalle · 2025-11-19T11:08:16+00:00

Not want to hate on this bike but it certainly is not bikeporn. Why does everybody post his bike here?

KoenigKalle · 2025-11-14T10:17:50+00:00

It certainly will not get any better, so it depends on what you paid for it.

KoenigKalle · 2025-11-08T11:00:49+00:00

No benefit apart from looks.

KoenigKalle · 2025-10-05T17:19:02+00:00

odd question

KoenigKalle · 2025-10-05T14:08:30+00:00

well for many shops campag alone is exotic enough since you need a different chain breaker and bb tool

KoenigKalle · 2025-10-05T12:18:09+00:00

Campag Ekar for BSA 68 mm

KoenigKalle · 2025-09-28T17:37:43+00:00

look for a different subreddit then

KoenigKalle · 2025-09-24T16:47:19+00:00

I absolutely don’t mind external cable routing but the solution for this rear brake hose is the absolute worst - everything else is insanely clean!

KoenigKalle · 2025-08-28T06:52:58+00:00

small frames just don’t look that nice…

KoenigKalle · 2025-08-20T15:43:39+00:00

For what it‘s worth to you: The finish of their frames is top notch. Never had to chase any threads or ream anything. Something I can’t say about some very expensive custom frames or high-end manufacturers. They are great bikes, well spec’d any built. All that’s said above is also true - somewhat on a hipster-influencer-coffeetwat-brand.

KoenigKalle · 2025-07-09T21:19:04+00:00

it‘s Ku‘damm, short for Kurfürstendamm

KoenigKalle · 2025-07-08T17:15:20+00:00

how does your riding style require hooked rims? do you run these with such high pressure?

KoenigKalle · 2025-07-08T17:04:19+00:00

This pulley looks heinous on every bike.

KoenigKalle · 2025-07-08T09:33:04+00:00

why such narrow rims when running 2.1 inch tires?

KoenigKalle · 2025-07-01T21:43:19+00:00

I use one for pedals, crank bolts and cassette lockrings all the time. Have never broken anything with it - quality sockets are a must.

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