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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 104
Posted By KerryIrons

And probably a triple front derailleur for...

And probably a triple front derailleur for optimum shifting. Triple rear derailleur really just means "long cage."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 498
Posted By KerryIrons

Unless you are doing a radial spoke pattern, as...

Unless you are doing a radial spoke pattern, as noted by other posters the spoke heads have to alternate in order to be able to have the spokes cross. If you are doing radial spoking (basically not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 308
Posted By KerryIrons

As others have noted, a tire with a supple casing...

As others have noted, a tire with a supple casing can have a significant effect. But those who say "no difference you can feel" on 35 vs 32 mm, the 35 will have 20% more tire volume, and so can be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,128
Posted By KerryIrons

They recommend carbon paste so they don't have...

They recommend carbon paste so they don't have people wondering why their post is slipping with grease. But if your post doesn't slip with grease, then grease works fine. Simple as that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,128
Posted By KerryIrons

Can you provide an example of manufacturer's...

Can you provide an example of manufacturer's literature where they say using grease voids the warranty? CF parts all over the bike (derailleurs in particular) are exposed to grease all the time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By KerryIrons

Standard advice is something like PB Blaster,...

Standard advice is something like PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, etc. dribbled around the stem where it enters the frame. Keep applying for a few days, and then apply lots of twist. A second step could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,128
Posted By KerryIrons

Any old grease will work. The carbon paste is...

Any old grease will work. The carbon paste is just grease with grit to give it extra grip. If you get enough grip (post doesn't slip down) with just grease, then you're fine. Would not use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By KerryIrons

How about instead of going by feelings, you...

How about instead of going by feelings, you actually put a watch on this. Nothing like a 10 mile time trial to give you good data once you factor out the weather. For a few decades, "everyone"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By KerryIrons

If the casing is not bulged where the damage is,...

If the casing is not bulged where the damage is, then you are good to go. Some people would fix that cut with shoe-goo or equivalent. If there is a bulge in the casing, at a minimum you want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 529
Posted By KerryIrons

Yes. If the old chain was not slipping and a...

Yes. If the old chain was not slipping and a new chain slips, the cassette is worn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,102
Posted By KerryIrons

This. I was on a cross-country trip and had to...

This. I was on a cross-country trip and had to build new wheels in a campground in Rapid City, SD. I rode those wheels for many more thousand miles with full camping gear. Do you think I had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,805
Posted By KerryIrons

Get a road bike that can fit wider tires. With...

Get a road bike that can fit wider tires. With tires in the 28-32 mm width range and your light weight, you will be able to run them at pretty low pressures and therefore soak up the rough roads. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By KerryIrons

Some will say they are not an issue, but people...

Some will say they are not an issue, but people regularly post here with "issues" on internal cables. If I can avoid it, I will never have an internally cabled bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,192
Posted By KerryIrons

A thin application of lightweight grease to the...

A thin application of lightweight grease to the freehub pawls really quiets things down. Some will warn about the grease getting too thick in cold weather, but that has not been my experience down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 670
Posted By KerryIrons

Clicks tied to your pedaling can come from -...

Clicks tied to your pedaling can come from

- BB (grease all threads in contact with the frame and BB, all metal to metal contact surfaces, and torque to the recommended settings, which can be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By KerryIrons

Not specifically familiar with that hub but it...

Not specifically familiar with that hub but it certainly sounds like it needs an overhaul to clean and lube it. Keep studying those videos to figure out how to do it. I've never met a Campy hub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 599
Posted By KerryIrons

As others have noted, most likely a headset...

As others have noted, most likely a headset adjustment needed. Put a finger on the lower headset race as you rock the bike backward and forward. If the HS needs adjustment, you will feel the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By KerryIrons

Same width of the cassette, just closer spaced...

Same width of the cassette, just closer spaced cogs. Derailleur should work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By KerryIrons

Perfect response!

Perfect response!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By KerryIrons

And both of those things actually slow you down...

And both of those things actually slow you down compared to a tight tuck (elbows and knees touching the top tube, hands on the bars near the stem, head low). You present less cross section to the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,994
Posted By KerryIrons

Actually you are quite wrong about that,...

Actually you are quite wrong about that, especially if you look at the number of arrests (let alone convictions) when a pedestrian is injured/killed. Same applies when a cyclist is injured/killed. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By KerryIrons

Even if you figure out how to raise the brake, is...

Even if you figure out how to raise the brake, is there really that much more clearance to the underside of the fork crown? At any rate, the suggestion to mount the brake "behind" the fork crown is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 652
Posted By KerryIrons

Actually, 2x4s used to be actually 2x4 and have...

Actually, 2x4s used to be actually 2x4 and have been cut down over the years as wood consistency and engineering knowledge have improved. I would be really surprised if shrinkage and a saw cut would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 194
Posted By KerryIrons

You do realize that you would need new shifters...

You do realize that you would need new shifters as well if going from 10s to 12s. I haven'[t priced it out for you, but it might be getting close to buying a whole new group where everything would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By KerryIrons

If you can't realistically send the bike back, a...

If you can't realistically send the bike back, a trip to your local bike shop, bike co-op, or even bike club where a knowledgeable member would likely be willing to diagnose your problem(s).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 767
Posted By KerryIrons

One word: corrosion. It's likely that the other...

One word: corrosion. It's likely that the other nipples are corroded as well. A close visual inspection is warranted, with probably unscrewing a couple of nipples to check if they are in similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 630
Posted By KerryIrons

Schwinn used to post prices in their catalogs but...

Schwinn used to post prices in their catalogs but I don't know if they were still doing that in 1985. Looking for a catalog might be your best bet if the only thing you want to know is the list...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 351
Posted By KerryIrons

Not sure how it could be anything but the...

Not sure how it could be anything but the freehub. Pawl spring failure comes first to my mind, but it could be that the pawls are so gunked up they won't engage. That is not likely as things would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By KerryIrons

How many miles on the chain? Are things cleaned...

How many miles on the chain? Are things cleaned and lubed? How much has the chain elongated? What brand and model of derailleur?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,105
Posted By KerryIrons

You are confused about the heat issue. Yes, the...

You are confused about the heat issue. Yes, the black plastic absorbs more heat than white plastic, but the foam of the helmet is a great insulator and combined with the wind blowing through, in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By KerryIrons

Very unlikely that the springs in the derailleur...

Very unlikely that the springs in the derailleur have "worn out." Much more likely that your bike needs a serious cleaning and lubrication plus a check of chain wear (more that 1/16" or at most 1/8"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 697
Posted By KerryIrons

Upper and lower includes the "play" in the upper...

Upper and lower includes the "play" in the upper pulley that is there on purpose. The questions is whether that design was in place on the original pulleys. My memory says it was (my 1998 Record...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,365
Posted By KerryIrons

Don't forget to buy a white belt to match your...

Don't forget to buy a white belt to match your white shoes. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,760
Posted By KerryIrons

This makes no sense. The only thing a tire could...

This makes no sense. The only thing a tire could do to make it "low profile" would be to thin the tread at the center of the tire, and even that would have very little influence on the height of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 413
Posted By KerryIrons

As noted, unless your crankset is 8s or earlier,...

As noted, unless your crankset is 8s or earlier, there will be zero issues.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 489
Posted By KerryIrons

[QUOTE=Winfried;23232723]Hello, This folding...

[QUOTE=Winfried;23232723]Hello,

This folding bike sports a no-name, 7s* 142mm rear hub that I find too noisy. It clearly makes more noise than other bikes I passed on the street.

Provided...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,112
Posted By KerryIrons

Operator error. I carry a spare tube and Park...

Operator error. I carry a spare tube and Park patches. While it is rare that I get more than one flat, when that has happened, the Park patches worked just fine. That said, I don't trust them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,145
Posted By KerryIrons

You probably are not wiping the chain enough...

You probably are not wiping the chain enough after you apply the lube. You should wipe until your rag pretty much comes off clean. The lube is only needed inside the rollers and pins, Lube on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 953
Posted By KerryIrons

I'm in your camp. My current cassette is a 12-19...

I'm in your camp. My current cassette is a 12-19 straight block and then 2 tooth jumps after that. 5-7% gaps is perfect if you want to maintain a steady cadence on flat roads and slight grades when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,978
Posted By KerryIrons

You mean Vehicle Identification Number number? ...

You mean Vehicle Identification Number number? Sort of like an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) machine?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 500
Posted By KerryIrons

This is generally correct. Once the sealant has...

This is generally correct. Once the sealant has dried, it's like latex paint that has dried. It was water miscible when it was liquid, but no longer once it's dried out. Or at least it will take a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 500
Posted By KerryIrons

Toluene should work, but might not be readily...

Toluene should work, but might not be readily available. I have found xylene at my local hardware store, and its solvent power is close to toluene (because it is close in chemical structure).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By KerryIrons

Try removing the cogs from the freehub body,...

Try removing the cogs from the freehub body, greasing all contact surfaces, and get the lock ring to the proper torque setting (tight!) upon reassembly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,587
Posted By KerryIrons

Don't confuse yourself that these products offer...

Don't confuse yourself that these products offer any increment of performance improvement over things like food and salt. Go for taste and convenience. On long rides, I eat salted fig bars (carbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By KerryIrons

Unless there is something wrong with the existing...

Unless there is something wrong with the existing wheels, I agree with the other posters that there is no reason to get new wheels. Get the widest tires that will fit in your frame and fork and ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,650
Posted By KerryIrons

4 years at 500 miles per year, or 4 years at...

4 years at 500 miles per year, or 4 years at 10,000 miles per year? It really does make a difference. That said, your wheel is well and truly done. The quality of the rim and how well the wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,327
Posted By KerryIrons

You guys are way over the top on this. Yes, the...

You guys are way over the top on this. Yes, the rim is failing and I sure wouldn't go tearing down a mountain with that crack in my rim, but I have ridden many miles on rims with cracks like that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By KerryIrons

Short answer is NO. While they are both 5 bolt...

Short answer is NO. While they are both 5 bolt rings, the Campy design uses the crank arm as the 5th and the chain ring has a specific difference for that mounting. Further, your photo is of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By KerryIrons

Yes, it is one of hundreds of "hand made" steel...

Yes, it is one of hundreds of "hand made" steel forks from the 1950s through the 1970s that were made in the tens of thousands. There were many different brands of lugs in those days, and builders...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,183
Posted By KerryIrons

Suspension is for big hits. Wide tires with...

Suspension is for big hits. Wide tires with supple casings at lower pressures are for comfort on cracked pavement and gravel.
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