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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 12:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 819
Posted By Deetox

After reading this post and some other opinions...

After reading this post and some other opinions online I went out and bought a Knipex 74 01 200 cutter and honestly I'm kind of disappointed. My Channnelock 338 has better leverage and definitely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Deetox

Excellent thanks for the info!

Excellent thanks for the info!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 886
Posted By Deetox

That's not actually true. Many popular online...

That's not actually true. Many popular online bike shops carry them and if you don't mind ordering from China there's a pretty good selection on Aliexpress and Ebay. You can even find a few on Amazon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-23, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Deetox

Replace G-pulley with regular one?

I need to replace the upper G-pulley on an old Exage RD but all my spares are the regular non-G lower pulley type. If I install one of those as the upper pulley what kind of difference in shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,035
Posted By Deetox

Yeah you definitely have to be wary of...

Yeah you definitely have to be wary of counterfeits. Only reason I bought these ones at all was because I had previously bought some so-called Shimano IG-51 8 speed chains from Aliexpress for $7 each...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,035
Posted By Deetox

I can confirm these are indeed factory lubed. I...

I can confirm these are indeed factory lubed. I bought 8 of them on amazon last month to stock up when the price dropped down to $11.30 CDN (now $21.75 yikes). Smoking hot deal for a really good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-21, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 984
Posted By Deetox

Ah ok thanks. I do already have a couple other...

Ah ok thanks. I do already have a couple other brands and haven't been too happy with them but sounds like they might be ok for this type of application.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-21, 03:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 984
Posted By Deetox

May I ask what brand of tape you're using?

May I ask what brand of tape you're using?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,793
Posted By Deetox

Acetone will work or you can buy this stuff: ...

Acetone will work or you can buy this stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/Bestine-Solvent-Thinner-Rubber-Cement/dp/B004O7HM38/

Also a good idea to store the can upside down to prevent air from getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By Deetox

Yeah and that's USD so after conversion the total...

Yeah and that's USD so after conversion the total would be over $36 CDN. :twitchy:



$8 shipping actually. Much better but probably still not worth it unless I needed a bunch of them or had no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-21, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 934
Posted By Deetox

If it's just surface rust a bit of WD-40 and a...

If it's just surface rust a bit of WD-40 and a green scouring pad will take care of it in a jiffy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By Deetox

Yep there's only one shop near me that has them...

Yep there's only one shop near me that has them and they want $13 each.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By Deetox

Good info thanks. I will definitely need to...

Good info thanks. I will definitely need to install some new pads since the ones on there now are very old and hard. I did buy some KS Salmons awhile back so this will give me a chance to try them. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By Deetox

Thanks guys. Think I might try the other method...

Thanks guys. Think I might try the other method instead of the link wires and see how it goes. I do have a couple hangers I could use but they're the older style like these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-21, 01:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By Deetox

Different Canti Link Wire types

I'm looking to buy a new link wire for some BR-MC12 canti's and the cheapest option on Ebay for the size I need looks like this:

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By Deetox

Ok I found another cup in my parts collection but...

Ok I found another cup in my parts collection but it's from a 73mm BB and is a bit longer with more threads than the one I lost. Would it be ok to use that with a 68mm BB?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By Deetox

Use cup from cup/cone BB in place of NDS Cartridge BB cup?

I just finished overhauling an old Shimano LP26 cartridge BB but I seem to have misplaced the plastic NDS cup. If I'm unable to find it I was wondering if it might be possible to use an old steel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Deetox

What a great idea I might have to give that a...

What a great idea I might have to give that a shot some day.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Deetox

That's kind of what I originally thought/hoped....

That's kind of what I originally thought/hoped. Like I said I've ridden bikes with pitted cones before (BB's and wheels) and most of the time I couldn't even notice it. I've also taken apart dozens...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Deetox

Well scratch that idea. I had assumed the BB...

Well scratch that idea. I had assumed the BB shell width was 68mm but I just measured it only to discover it's actually 70mm! What the heck?? The bike is a Supercycle Hooligan from 2007 I believe. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Deetox

Hmm ok looking through my parts I do have a 127mm...

Hmm ok looking through my parts I do have a 127mm cartridge BB I had forgotten about. Would that be a suitable replacement for the 124mm spindle? (asymmetrical)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Deetox

Too tight or too loose?

I’m trying to fix up an old abandoned bike I found with the intention of using it as a beater but I’ve ran into a snag while overhauling the BB. Unfortunately the previous owner had it adjusted too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By Deetox

I have a bike with 6 speed light action shifters...

I have a bike with 6 speed light action shifters that are not ratcheting. Guess that must have started with the 7 speed models.

Still puzzles me why those were called light action though since the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-20, 01:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By Deetox

Friction shifters work fine with both indexed and...

Friction shifters work fine with both indexed and non-indexed derailleurs. I have those same shifters and they are definitely friction only. Most friction shifters have smooth lever movements but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,336
Posted By Deetox

Ok nevermind I finally got it off. Turns out the...

Ok nevermind I finally got it off. Turns out the dental pick was the right tool but the one I've been using was too thin and flimsy. I found a much stronger higher quality pick and that did the job....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,336
Posted By Deetox

Yes I've seen that video but the BB he has there...

Yes I've seen that video but the BB he has there is different and doesn't have the plastic cap covering the nut.

I did use a dental pick to remove a rubber seal from the other side of my BB but I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-20, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,336
Posted By Deetox

BB-LP20 disassembly - How to remove plastic nut cover without damage??

I have an old Shimano BB-LP20 cartridge unit I'd like to take apart and overhaul but there is a plastic cap covering the security nut which needs to be removed and I'm not sure how to go about doing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By Deetox

Ok thanks for the advice I'll give it a shot...

Ok thanks for the advice I'll give it a shot sometime soon. Since I have so many of these and don't really care if I wreck them I'll try each method and see what kind of results I get.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By Deetox

How to straighten claw type hanger built into RD?

Can anyone here suggest a good method of straightening a bent hanger on a rear mech like this one?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,021
Posted By Deetox

Good idea wish I'd thought of that when I filled...

Good idea wish I'd thought of that when I filled a dent on one of my bikes. Ended up using a blob of Sugru and put some reflective tape over it. Seemed to work pretty good but time will tell I guess....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,191
Posted By Deetox

Campagnolo Veloce Flatbar Shifters 10sp | Chain...

Campagnolo Veloce Flatbar Shifters 10sp | Chain Reaction Cycles (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/campagnolo-veloce-flatbar-shifters-10sp/rp-prod59851)

Those don't seem to be available...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By Deetox

Another option would be to buy the replacement...

Another option would be to buy the replacement spindle and pair it with a Sunlite EZ-Off cup set which has rubber seals.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-EZ-Off-Bottom-Bracket-Cup/dp/B008ZTM0KG
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-18, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,658
Posted By Deetox

Ok good to know thanks!

Ok good to know thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,658
Posted By Deetox

Brake cable nipple size differences

I'd like to buy some Dia Compe CT180 brake levers for one of my bikes but after looking at my current stock of new brake cables I'm not too sure if they will fit correctly. I found the following...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By Deetox

Hmm yeah I think I'll just stick with the...

Hmm yeah I think I'll just stick with the cup/cone BB then to avoid any potential issues. Was only considering a replacement because the fixed cup was totally loose when I went to service the BB and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By Deetox

Determining size of cartridge BB replacement for asymmetrical cup/cone BB

I'm trying to restore an old road bike and would like to replace the asymmetrical cup/cone BB (126mm spindle - 35.0x52x39.0) with a new sealed cartridge BB but I'm having trouble figuring out which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-18, 08:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deetox

Just great it does appear to be bent a tiny bit....

Just great it does appear to be bent a tiny bit. I held a couple different rulers against the tube on the adjacent side of the dent and they definitely don't sit perfectly straight on it. Sure wish...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deetox

Yes indeed that is what I'm hoping for.

Yes indeed that is what I'm hoping for.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deetox

Yeah if anything it actually looks a bit worse in...

Yeah if anything it actually looks a bit worse in the photo's compared to in person.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deetox

In an ideal situation I would certainly agree...

In an ideal situation I would certainly agree with you. If it was only a hassle for me I'd be seriously considering a return but since I already burdened my sister to drive out there and bring it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deetox

Haven't heard back as of yet..

Haven't heard back as of yet..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-18, 03:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,221
Posted By Deetox

Thanks for replying guys. Instead of using my...

Thanks for replying guys. Instead of using my 700x28 road tires I decided to get some 700x37 gravel tires so no more tube worries for now. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-18, 03:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By Deetox

New bike dented frame

I just got a new steel Populo Quest gravel bike dropped off to me and after unpacking it I noticed a nasty dent dead center on the side of the top tube. Surprisingly there's no damage at all to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-18, 01:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,221
Posted By Deetox

Using 32-47mm tubes with 700x28 tires?

Anyone know if this combination is ok or do I have to buy new tubes?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-17, 03:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,801
Posted By Deetox

It is indeed quite similar but as I stated...

It is indeed quite similar but as I stated earlier in the thread it has some useful features the TM-1 doesn't have such as the built in spoke size gauge and calibration gauge. (the latter is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-17, 07:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,801
Posted By Deetox

Only used it a few times so far but yes I'm very...

Only used it a few times so far but yes I'm very happy with it. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-17, 07:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,801
Posted By Deetox

I continued my research and came across yet...

I continued my research and came across yet another tension meter made by a European tool company named Unior (whom I'm also familiar with and know they make quality tools):...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-17, 10:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,801
Posted By Deetox

Thanks for the input guys. I do realize a spoke...

Thanks for the input guys. I do realize a spoke meter isn't 100% (or even 1%) necessary but I enjoy messing around with tools :). I actually wasn't planning to buy one any time soon but I've got some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-17, 04:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,801
Posted By Deetox

Spoke tension meter: Park TM-1 or SuperB TB-ST12?

I'm looking to get a decent spoke tension meter to help me learn wheelbuilding. After some research I've narrowed down my options to either the Park Tool TM-1 or a very similar looking one I found...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,963
Posted By Deetox

Great explanation thanks! :thumb:

Great explanation thanks! :thumb:
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