Asylum Meuse - Di2 Hack with Hydraulic Brakes - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T22:15:39Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/asylum-meuse?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A159176&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI ordered my frame from Weste…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-12-15:1198434:Comment:1618432014-12-15T01:41:06.178ZMike Woodhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeWood
<p>I ordered my frame from Western Bike Works - should've arrived Friday - but xmas season so coming Monday now... excited. Yes - unbeatable price!</p>
<p>I saw an older Asylum Rogue frame today in Lodi (Sacramento CX). Guy like his a lot too. I keep thinking about getting "better" brakes, shifters etc but my MTB shifter hack worked well today in thick thick mud. Actually getting used to it as long as I'm on the hoods and will keep it until there's a good electronic MTB solution whether that is…</p>
<p>I ordered my frame from Western Bike Works - should've arrived Friday - but xmas season so coming Monday now... excited. Yes - unbeatable price!</p>
<p>I saw an older Asylum Rogue frame today in Lodi (Sacramento CX). Guy like his a lot too. I keep thinking about getting "better" brakes, shifters etc but my MTB shifter hack worked well today in thick thick mud. Actually getting used to it as long as I'm on the hoods and will keep it until there's a good electronic MTB solution whether that is SRAM wireless or XTR. </p>
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<p>Am attaching a pic to show what I am working with (!) right now...</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163861189?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163861189?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> Hi Mike - your bike sounds gr…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-12-15:1198434:Comment:1617412014-12-15T00:06:51.945ZBrian Bresslerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BrianBressler
<p>Hi Mike - your bike sounds great, let me know when you get the MTB Di2 systems...</p>
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<p>I love the Meuse frame but honestly haven't ridden it longer than a 60 minute CX race. I have it set up more upright than my road bike and it's compliant and stiff at the same time so I imagine it would be great for long gravel grinders. The frames are on a super sale at cyclocross.com....check it out. I highly recommend the frame and the guys at Asylum are great to deal with. I,…</p>
<p>Hi Mike - your bike sounds great, let me know when you get the MTB Di2 systems...</p>
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<p>I love the Meuse frame but honestly haven't ridden it longer than a 60 minute CX race. I have it set up more upright than my road bike and it's compliant and stiff at the same time so I imagine it would be great for long gravel grinders. The frames are on a super sale at cyclocross.com....check it out. I highly recommend the frame and the guys at Asylum are great to deal with. I, unfortunately, had to take advantage of their generous crash replacement program when I hit the deck pretty hard in a race. They turned the frame around lightning fast and I didn't miss a weekend of racing. </p> This is great! Love it. I've…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-12-10:1198434:Comment:1612412014-12-10T18:07:06.439ZMike Woodhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeWood
<p>This is great! Love it. I've looked into the Di2 1x10 option a lot and I have the Hylex brakes, BEER eccentric BB so can easily swap from geared to SS. Instead I went with an XT 11-36 cassette, Zee RD, MTB thumb shifter (to be replaced with Retroshift/Gevenalle MTB when it's ready) and 38T narrow-wide ring. I ended up going with all MTB components to get good adjustable clutch RD and very compact (the Zee is really tucked out of the way but has super range for up to 11-42T). Now when the XT…</p>
<p>This is great! Love it. I've looked into the Di2 1x10 option a lot and I have the Hylex brakes, BEER eccentric BB so can easily swap from geared to SS. Instead I went with an XT 11-36 cassette, Zee RD, MTB thumb shifter (to be replaced with Retroshift/Gevenalle MTB when it's ready) and 38T narrow-wide ring. I ended up going with all MTB components to get good adjustable clutch RD and very compact (the Zee is really tucked out of the way but has super range for up to 11-42T). Now when the XT Di2 RD is out then I might just go back to my original plan.</p>
<p>Regarding the frameset - looks great too. My current alum Crux is not the most comfortable for long rides and I want to do some 3-4hr gravel races this year (hence the 11-42T cassette option). This would be a great upgrade. I bought some Grail wheels so I could mount some road-ish 28c tires for the mixed adventure races. What's your opinion of the frame for longer rides?</p>
<p></p> thanks for the feedback on th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-10-25:1198434:Comment:1589942014-10-25T11:45:09.416ZBret Younghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BretYoung
<p>thanks for the feedback on the wheels! greatly appreciated! I have been impressed with the Chinese carbon wheels that i have been running the last couple of seasons also.. can't wait to go to disc tho..</p>
<p>thanks for the feedback on the wheels! greatly appreciated! I have been impressed with the Chinese carbon wheels that i have been running the last couple of seasons also.. can't wait to go to disc tho..</p> Thanks! So far the wheels ha…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-10-24:1198434:Comment:1589282014-10-24T15:32:59.752ZBrian Bresslerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BrianBressler
<p>Thanks! So far the wheels have been great and I run very low tire pressures so they occasionally get smacked about. I got them on eBay from Cycling-go-go. He's based in Brooklyn but sources them from China, of course. These are the 32mm deep carbon tubulars with a foam core andh Novatec disk hubs (seach for "foam core carbon tubular") If you don't see them on eBay, send him a note. I know these are the niceset wheels and hubs but I'm racing and training in the rain and mud every weekend…</p>
<p>Thanks! So far the wheels have been great and I run very low tire pressures so they occasionally get smacked about. I got them on eBay from Cycling-go-go. He's based in Brooklyn but sources them from China, of course. These are the 32mm deep carbon tubulars with a foam core andh Novatec disk hubs (seach for "foam core carbon tubular") If you don't see them on eBay, send him a note. I know these are the niceset wheels and hubs but I'm racing and training in the rain and mud every weekend and I have to buy my own equipment. I'm planning to get another set next year and trade in my Stan's Iron Cross tubless wheels.</p> Cool setup!!
Could I ask what…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-10-24:1198434:Comment:1592042014-10-24T11:42:27.738ZBret Younghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BretYoung
<p>Cool setup!!</p>
<p>Could I ask what wheel set you are using.. I want to make the switch to disc next season and I have been running some Chinese carbon cantilever wheels that i have had great luck with.. I am finding it somewhat difficult to find a disc set of wheels that wont break the bank or the scale.. yours look similar to what i have been running but the disc setup i have been looking for.. </p>
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<p>Cool setup!!</p>
<p>Could I ask what wheel set you are using.. I want to make the switch to disc next season and I have been running some Chinese carbon cantilever wheels that i have had great luck with.. I am finding it somewhat difficult to find a disc set of wheels that wont break the bank or the scale.. yours look similar to what i have been running but the disc setup i have been looking for.. </p>
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<p>Bret</p> here's a link to an image of…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-10-21:1198434:Comment:1589802014-10-21T20:20:05.187ZBrian Bresslerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BrianBressler
<p>here's a <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mfgcyclocross/15399039247/in/photostream/" target="_blank">link</a> to an image of the bike in action. The MFG series photographer does an outstanding job.</p>
<p>here's a <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mfgcyclocross/15399039247/in/photostream/" target="_blank">link</a> to an image of the bike in action. The MFG series photographer does an outstanding job.</p> Thanks! It was fun to put tog…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-10-21:1198434:Comment:1591762014-10-21T19:03:42.966ZBrian Bresslerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BrianBressler
<p>Thanks! It was fun to put together. I think you could use the climbing buttons but you would still need the switch/CAN module from the shifter. The CAN module is a small component with a printed circuit board inside. It's looking for switch inputs - in my case from the Cat Eye switches - to output a CAN message to the derailleur. So the term "Hack" is really an overstatement. I'm really just moving or extending the switches from the right hand lever to two remote locations. The beauty…</p>
<p>Thanks! It was fun to put together. I think you could use the climbing buttons but you would still need the switch/CAN module from the shifter. The CAN module is a small component with a printed circuit board inside. It's looking for switch inputs - in my case from the Cat Eye switches - to output a CAN message to the derailleur. So the term "Hack" is really an overstatement. I'm really just moving or extending the switches from the right hand lever to two remote locations. The beauty is that the CAN system easily and seamlessly continues to work. I didn't take pictures during the install but <a href="http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/04/16/hack-custom-di2-buttons-paired-with-magura-rt8tt-hydraulic-brakes-on-triathlon-bike/" target="_blank">this guy</a> did almost the same thing. As far as the cost goes...I don't know and I don't really want to know! I had a blast putting it together and the bike is helping find podiums almost every weekend.</p> This is really cool to see, i…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-10-19:1198434:Comment:1591602014-10-19T12:59:01.445ZDave brownhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Davebrown
This is really cool to see, in a world where off the shelf bikes have really taken over and customization is minimal. This reminds me of fifteen years ago and piecing bikes together albeit now with much more modern technology. I guess you could make your same shifting setup by buying just the shimano climbing harness and soldering in your own buttons? Could you touch a bit more on your process making the shifters? Any idea on the estimated cost of the rig?
This is really cool to see, in a world where off the shelf bikes have really taken over and customization is minimal. This reminds me of fifteen years ago and piecing bikes together albeit now with much more modern technology. I guess you could make your same shifting setup by buying just the shimano climbing harness and soldering in your own buttons? Could you touch a bit more on your process making the shifters? Any idea on the estimated cost of the rig?