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Ok with all that behind me I returned to my "simple" build. Really thought this was going to be about getting the photography debugged for the big upcoming builds. (yes plural) Not so much learning about 1x chain lines, chains, and ring sizes. But that's how it goes. 1. Install CrankBrothers...

Quick word about the AXS system. This is the cheapest way to get a 1x12 Electric system. The APEX XPLR is $275 The shift Pod is $150 One shift pot can work with 1 derailleur. If you wanted a 2x12 system you'd need 2 pods. That's still cheaper than a blip box and derailleurs since the Blip Box...

Ok, now it's time to install the shifting. Grease up the derailleur and screw it in; Grab the 12-speed chain, install the 46T QXL ring, and test our swanky new 1x12 drive train. Simple right? Errrrr nope, At some point, any build with brand new tech goes pear-shaped and biking gods saw me...

Ok now that our wheel is ready time to give the bike some new shoes So mount the drive wheel and check the clearance. Hard to capture in the picture but it's perfect and very pretty in person; all 12 gears fit just fine. For those new the forum these wheels were built for this purpose 6-7...

So now grab a cassette lockring tool, the cassette and a torque wrench, and let's mount the cassette to the wheel. First slide the cassette on to the freehub and rotate until it drops in place. The groves on the back will line up with the teeth on the free hub. Note the threads on the free hub...

Ok, and then the easiest thing we are going to do that most people cringe about until they do it once..... Change the free hub. In this case, we will remove the hyperglide hub from the DTSwiss350 and add an XDR hub to put the 12-speed cassette on. Gently remove the QuickRelease...

And let's remove the shifter and all that unnecessary wire that makes it hard to adjust the bike for different riders frequently.

First, let's get the wheels off and set them aside

And of course, we need a patient; enter a low-mileage Quest20 This beauty is full sock; original parts right down to the dual drive and pedals.

I decided I needed some building before the big build. So I spent some time with some of the newer technology to see which of my skills needed to be improved and what new ones I needed. Here's the Parade of Parts. It only takes a few to make a big impact. SRAM XPLR 10x44T XDR Driver Cassette...

Hmm I wonder if I mounted the tires using the replenisher on error. It was late at night. I will report back

Interesting I could swear he said the opposite on margin gains podcast recently. Formula change maybe? Research time!

Interesting I did multiple wheels through the stem without removing the value. I wonder what’s different? stuff I have is like water. Bunch more wheels to do I’m about to learn. If it goes pear shaped I’ll be less surprised. thanks Mathew

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In the Market Place Forum, when someone posts a bike for sale, and we've got a sold belief that it passes the scam test, I'm proposing that we pin that add to the top of the forum for the first 60 days. That makes finding them more accessible and gives the bikes the exposure they deserve. This...

Thanks for the Data Point. Some questions that will help my journey: Did you use the replenisher monthly as suggested, or were you just topping off the fluid every 30 days with .5 ounces? How many ounces were you running in the wheels to start with? Are you storing the bikes indoors or in a...