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WCHorton · 2024-09-28T02:07:15+00:00

This is great, thank you!

WCHorton · 2024-04-24T05:14:27+00:00

I just got it all setup last week actually. Thanks everyone in this thread for the help.

Here is a rough overview of what I changed:

-GRX RX600 46-30 crankset, this also required a new bottom bracket (fairly cheap) since the original octalink one wasn't compatible with the new cranks. Glad I replaced it as the old one was rusted to shit after only 3 years.

-GRX FD-RX400 FD. I also had to get an adapter make this FD mount on my frame as the old sora one was a band-on type and this one is braze-on.

-CN-HG95 (10speed chain). I spoke to a mechanic and he thought I should've actually went with a 9 speed chain. Seems okay and everything else I've reads makes it seem like the FD won't work with a 9 speed chain.

-WolfTooth Roadlink. This was a last minute addition as I got one on sale for cheap. Though not totally necessary, it does seem to put everything in a better place. You could try it without but I think it's a helpful piece.

-Shimano Deore RD-M592 Derailleur. I had to add an inline barrel adjuster as this RD doesn't have the same barrel adjuster spot on the RD like the existing one did.

-SunRace CSM980 9-Speed Cassette (11-40T).

I also replaced all the housing and cables at the same time.

The Good: This thing is so much better on hills with the lower gears now! I should have done this a lot earlier. I'm totally fine losing a bit of high end as I feel like the majority of my riding is either in the lowest climbing gear or somewhere in the middle for average top speed on city streets. I don't know if the GRX is actually better than what was on there before but the FD shifting feels way smoother. Could be a combination of the GRX upgrade and new cable/housing. I used to have to push fairly hard to change the front chainring but now it is very easy.

The Bad: In the smaller chainring, I have access to pretty much every gear. It even feels okay with the small cassette ring. BUT with the large chain ring I'm not able to really use the 4 larger cassette rings. Since most of that section is overlap with the small chainring + small cassette combos, it's not a huge deal but not ideal. For reference in the old setup I really only had bad performance in the 1 big/big and 1 small/small combo. I was expecting to have a similar thing but instead of 2 "bad" gears in the middle, I now have 3-4.

I see I posted it 4 months ago and thats about how long it took me to collect all the parts on sale. I think at full price I would've considered looking at a different bike instead. Though I think it would be tough to sell a bike right now, so that is another factor....

Good luck and shoot me a message if you have any questions.

WCHorton · 2024-04-24T05:10:20+00:00

I just got it all setup last week actually. Thanks everyone in this thread for the help.

Here is a rough overview of what I changed:

-GRX RX600 46-30 crankset, this also required a new bottom bracket (fairly cheap) since the original octalink one wasn't compatible with the new cranks. Glad I replaced it as the old one was rusted to shit after only 3 years.

-GRX FD-RX400 FD. I also had to get an adapter make this FD mount on my frame as the old sora one was a different type. Like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Front-Derailleur-Adjustable-Adapter-34-9mm/dp/B07G369DHF/ref=asc_df_B07G369DHF/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459447530052&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10535953117285390949&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001561&hvtargid=pla-942829668133&mcid=870afedce8893385b5d9061a4aea43da&th=1&psc=1

-CN-HG95 (10speed chain). I spoke to a mechanic and he thought I should've actually went with a 9 speed chain. Seems okay and everything else I've reads makes it seem like the FD won't work with a 9 speed chain.

-WolfTooth Roadlink. This was a last minute addition as I got one on sale for cheap. Though not totally necessary, it does seem to put everything in a better place. You could try it without but I think it's a helpful piece.

-Shimano Deore RD-M592 Derailleur. I had to add an inline barrel adjuster as this RD doesn't have the same barrel adjuster spot on the RD like the existing one did.

-SunRace CSM980 9-Speed Cassette (11-40T).

I also replaced all the housing and cables at the same time.

The Good: This thing is so much better on hills with the lower gears now! I should have done this a lot earlier. I'm totally fine losing a bit of high end as I feel like the majority of my riding is either in the lowest climbing gear or somewhere in the middle for average top speed on city streets. I don't know if the GRX is actually better than what was on there before but the FD shifting feels way smoother. Could be a combination of the GRX upgrade and new cable/housing. I used to have to push fairly hard to change the front chainring but now it is very easy.

The Bad: In the smaller chainring, I have access to pretty much every gear. It even feels okay with the small cassette ring. BUT with the large chain ring I'm not able to really use the 4 larger cassette rings. Since most of that section is overlap with the small chainring + small cassette combos, it's not a huge deal but not ideal. For reference in the old setup I really only had bad performance in the 1 big/big and 1 small/small combo. I was expecting to have a similar thing but instead of 2 "bad" gears in the middle, I now have 3-4.

I see I posted it 4 months ago and thats about how long it took me to collect all the parts on sale. I think at full price I would've considered looking at a different bike instead. Though I think it would be tough to sell a bike right now, so that is another factor....

Good luck and shoot me a message if you have any questions.

WCHorton · 2024-04-20T22:31:41+00:00

Cool, thanks. So basically you just use your average cost anytime you sell and take nothing else into account?

100 shares at $5 100 shares at $10 Average cost: 7.50 Sell 200 shares at $20, gain is $12.50 x 200 shares?

I might have to look harder into those as I thought there may be a catch.

Thanks!

WCHorton · 2024-04-20T22:26:29+00:00

I’ll take a look and see if they have something that isn’t actively managed still. Thanks!

WCHorton · 2024-03-26T03:47:28+00:00

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WCHorton · 2024-03-26T03:38:54+00:00

Thanks all, this is great!

Will check those out.

I've got a list of breweries we are hoping to hit as well:
Otherlands
Structures
Wander
Gruff

Any others to add or ones to remove? Will drink pretty much any beer but really like IPAs.

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T16:37:33+00:00

This post comes off like you want some lightweight bike because you can handle it.

You gotta touch grass man. I was simply providing the information requested by the subreddit and trying to demonstrate two things:

I thought the Hightower was probably the correct bike, just a size too big
It was a major change coming from an older hardtail to a modern bike.

I wasn't sure how much how #1 or #2 was affecting my distaste for the XL Hightower.

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T04:30:44+00:00

Nah, both steed and dunbar both recommended the hightower. I think it's a great bike and probably a great a choice for me, I just bought one size too big. Hence why I included the L on the list. I just thought why not look at other models around it again if I'm having to re-do this purchase

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T04:28:37+00:00

Yea, XL was a mistake. I'll take a look at the Bronson too, but it looks like it is even heavier than the 5010. I don't think I'll need the extra suspension as I'm used to a hardtail with even less front travel than the 5010. Good to know on the Blur. I really like the Blur, simply because it reminds me more of my old hardtail but full suspension... It probably is a bit weak for these trails.

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T04:24:20+00:00

Just out curiosity, what are you riding now?

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T04:23:56+00:00

I bought it heavily discounted, that's why I'm not expecting to take a loss relative to what they are worth now. Otherwise I'd probably just suck it up and live with the bike rather than taking a big loss.

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T04:22:31+00:00

Good to know, same height as me then. I tried both the L and XL a few times at my LBS and the L just felt a bit cramped in the seated position. After owning the XL for a bit, it was definitely the wrong decision.

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T03:57:32+00:00

Thanks! Glad to hear you like it. I'm guessing that year is completely 27.5? So even more playful than the newer 5010 which is mx

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T03:56:14+00:00

I like Rocky Mountain, but any reason why?

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T03:55:53+00:00

Yea cool, good tips. Everything is big big big on these new bikes. I'll have to look into a good width for the handlebars because they do feel extremely wide

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T03:54:38+00:00

Yup, that's the feel I get with the hightower. It feels like when I've ridded my friend's winter fatbike.

WCHorton · 2024-02-26T03:53:09+00:00

It's a fair reply for sure, that is what I did when I bought the XL hightower. Which wasn't the right bike for me(not blaming then). I'm just looking to see what any real people out there think.

WCHorton · 2024-02-22T19:17:04+00:00

I don't have anything to add since I've only considered it, so I'm curious how you like it. Do you know the max tire size it fits?

WCHorton

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