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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By shelbyfv

The Shimano site is good resource.

The Shimano site is good resource.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 857
Posted By cyccommute

First, the age of the derailer guarantees that...

First, the age of the derailer guarantees that the spring isn’t weaken. There may be other things wrong but I’m certain that a weak derailer return spring isn’t one of them.

I’m also dubious...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 857
Posted By squirtdad

my favorite for chain sizing is small small. ...

my favorite for chain sizing is small small. also fwiw my lbs mechanic noted this is what shimano factory reccomended

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuhHn7HaZcQ
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 857
Posted By cxwrench

Could be improper adjustment. Could be friction...

Could be improper adjustment. Could be friction of some kind in the housing. Could be a kinked cable. Could be a frayed cable in the shifter. If you don't know how to look at and diagnose all of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 857
Posted By Iride01

Shimano rear DR? The most common recommended...

Shimano rear DR?

The most common recommended chain sizing by Shimano is to not thread the chain through the rear DR and put the chain in the big - big combo. Then add a link or two to get you to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Iride01

Did you watch what they did? If they were fixing...

Did you watch what they did? If they were fixing them after you left then ask questions when you pick them up. Ask to see the mechanic if it's only a store front sales person you are dealing with.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By ThermionicScott

That's because you don't pry them up! You have...

That's because you don't pry them up! You have to push the beads laterally into the center of the rim in order to free up the slack necessary to remove them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,726
Posted By big john

I never thought I wanted one until I got a...

I never thought I wanted one until I got a mountain bike that came with one. Now, I never want to mountain bike without one.

I've seen them in 27.2 diameter, which is common in road bikes, for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,726
Posted By caloso

What I was suggesting above is called the "step...

What I was suggesting above is called the "step down" in this video, about half way through.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,726
Posted By caloso

Is your balance good enough that you can do this...

Is your balance good enough that you can do this while coasting? Do what you’re doing now, but keep your left foot on the pedal, swing your right leg over the rear wheel as you coast to a stop. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,726
Posted By Iride01

Durn blinky . You might need to come out into the...

Durn blinky . You might need to come out into the daylight more. Dropper post I might can let slide on as I only fully understood what they were a year ago. But bent's? That's been a term for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,726
Posted By big john

A dropper seatpost. You push a lever on the...

A dropper seatpost. You push a lever on the handle bar and the seat will lower. They can be had in different lengths. The one I have drops 125mm, almost 5 inches. If you love your bike and want to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,726
Posted By shelbyfv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns3mpxzBW0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns3mpxzBW0s
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