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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 666
Posted By FBinNY

Eons ago a bartender friend explained how one of...

Eons ago a bartender friend explained how one of the hardest parts of his job was comping drinks.

It's good business to comp drinks for special occasions, or once in a while for a favored regular....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 319
Posted By FBinNY

Clincher tires have improved greatly since i...

Clincher tires have improved greatly since i started riding tubulars in 67. I was getting fairly close to moving back to clinchers, but this, and so many other reports of mounting/discounting issues...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By FBinNY

Sometimes you have to read beyond the words to...

Sometimes you have to read beyond the words to get the picture. From the context, it's clear that the OP was turning something to tighten it.

I hate to bring it up and get you started (please...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 145
Posted By FBinNY

Freewheel ratchets are binary. They tend to...

Freewheel ratchets are binary. They tend to either engage solidly or not engage at all. However some freehubs don't use ratchet systems. Some designs, like roller clutches, can hold at low loads and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By FBinNY

ANY torque spec is for as tightened condition....

ANY torque spec is for as tightened condition. Otherwise it would depend on the user to be psychic, and somehow predict what is not in their control.

As for why it tightened, the first thing to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 473
Posted By FBinNY

The beauty of good satire is that is shows...

The beauty of good satire is that is shows reality without preaching. That's it's close to believable is icing on the cake.

It's plausible because the reality is because we've all met cyclists...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By FBinNY

This could be anything from paranoia to luckily...

This could be anything from paranoia to luckily averting theft, injury or death.

There's no conclusion to be drawn, except as a reminder to be aware of our surroundings and make decisions...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 110
Posted By FBinNY

I'm not going to look up the cranks, and take...

I'm not going to look up the cranks, and take your word on it.

All things being equal, and IF axial preload is fine tunable and reliable, I prefer angular contact bearings. Simply put, I prefer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 666
Posted By FBinNY

That's not a tip, it's a service charge. ...

That's not a tip, it's a service charge.

The key difference is that a service charge is fixed and mandatory, while a tip is variable at the discretion of the patron, and voluntary even if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 110
Posted By FBinNY

Angular contact bearings are basically the same...

Angular contact bearings are basically the same as the cup/cone design used on bikes for over a century.

Yes, they do require a slight preload to ensure contact at the correct diameters.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 162
Posted By FBinNY

Other than taxes it's been great for me. My...

Other than taxes it's been great for me. My warehouse was in Mount Vernon, so easy commute by bike or car. NYC is conveniently close, and it's a short decent ride to the great riding up county.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By FBinNY

Are there any wires showing? Is your wife or...

Are there any wires showing? Is your wife or anyone else very mad at you?

Sorry, I couldn't resist, but you do have me a bit confused.

Wahoo has a few versions of KICKRs that are VERY...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 162
Posted By FBinNY

Working totally blind, follow the maker's...

Working totally blind, follow the maker's guidelines. It's a triple so use the spindle made for triple.

However, if you know the specifics, especially chainring and crank arm clearance to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 224
Posted By FBinNY

Without knowing the particulars, it's impossible...

Without knowing the particulars, it's impossible to know what the mechanic had in mind.

However, this may restore your confidence.

It's SOP on all derailleur bikes to try to position the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 319
Posted By FBinNY

It shouldn't be this way, but sadly is. ...

It shouldn't be this way, but sadly is.

Many years ago I had a tire that dry rotted and glued itself to the rim. Fortunately, I like oysters. My oyster knife* bailed me out. I tapped it in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 224
Posted By FBinNY

I don't have enough info to judge whether it...

I don't have enough info to judge whether it makes sense or not.

However, it wasn't working before and is now, so that's a solid clue.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 973
Posted By FBinNY

I'd never make it past voir dire. (and never...

I'd never make it past voir dire. (and never have on real cases)

But, I think we're on the same page. Those who design and build, and those who use MUPs each have responsibilities. For the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 666
Posted By FBinNY

You should not feel obligated to tip a mechanic,...

You should not feel obligated to tip a mechanic, except maybe the student working part time, probably for minimum wage. Otherwise, he's a professional earning a wage, and not counting on tips.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 973
Posted By FBinNY

That's a stile. As in turnstile, except that it...

That's a stile. As in turnstile, except that it doesn't turn.

Also, it is tangently related, because this is about creating a sort of stile that passes bikes and blocks cars.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 973
Posted By FBinNY

One of the things I learned as a manufacturer was...

One of the things I learned as a manufacturer was that often there's very little difference in cost or effort to produce good products vs. crap.

As you might tell from my post immediately prior, I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 973
Posted By FBinNY

At some point, we need to hold users, in this...

At some point, we need to hold users, in this case cyclists, responsible for their part in these accidents.

IMO, there's no excuse for running into a bollard on an MUP, given that we need to ride...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,737
Posted By FBinNY

Agreed. Words have meaning. There's no...

Agreed.

Words have meaning. There's no judgement, moral or otherwise, in calling things what they are.

Moral judgement only comes into play when people arbitrarily redefine words to suit an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 973
Posted By FBinNY

I have no problem with bollards centered at the...

I have no problem with bollards centered at the ends of MUPs. But under some conditions.

First they must be over 5 feet tall, and painted brightly or reflective at the top. This would make them as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 973
Posted By FBinNY

A difference in worldview. You're focused on...

A difference in worldview. You're focused on protecting cyclists. They're focused on protecting their bridges, and the fools who might try to drive over them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By FBinNY

Dumb me. I thought it was 0.10oz.

Dumb me. I thought it was 0.10oz.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 564
Posted By FBinNY

It's interesting how a pervasive myth can ripple...

It's interesting how a pervasive myth can ripple out and create weird conclusions in other areas.

First of all, the myth that low tension somehow causes spoke breakage is inconsistent with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,041
Posted By FBinNY

One things people tend to forget is that we don't...

One things people tend to forget is that we don't live or die based on statistics. If you study accident data for both bicycles and motorcycles, and probably everything else, you find that accidents...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 497
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry, I my Campy familiarity is a bit dated. I...

Sorry, I my Campy familiarity is a bit dated. I stand corrected.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 02:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 497
Posted By FBinNY

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze...

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze bushing pulleys are more than adequate. I've yet to see any that wore out before the chain ate them up.

Your 20 years experience means that out.

If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 497
Posted By FBinNY

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze...

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze bushing pulleys are more than adequate. I've yet to see any that wore out before the chain ate them up.

Your 20 years experience means that out.

If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By FBinNY

Your old bike is worth far more complete than...

Your old bike is worth far more complete than without the rear wheel.

The difference is going to be more than your cost for the rim and spokes. And that assumes the spokes will be reusable, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By FBinNY

Search for a Normandy freewheel remover. If you...

Search for a Normandy freewheel remover. If you don't expect to need it again, any shop that's been around for 20-30 years will have it and should remove the freewheel for a nominal charge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 289
Posted By FBinNY

I suggest you find a new shop. At least until...

I suggest you find a new shop. At least until this one finds a new mechanic.

Mistakes happen, but installing
the grommet upside down is unforgivable.

It implies, total carelessness and lack of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 289
Posted By FBinNY

I'm not a big fan of these plastic or rubber...

I'm not a big fan of these plastic or rubber grommets. I buy brass washers that fit the valve, and file or shape them to lay flat in the rim.

I've done this countless times without ever hearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By FBinNY

In 3s hubs, high gear overruns low gear so you'll...

In 3s hubs, high gear overruns low gear so you'll hear the low gear ratchet click.

You don't hear clicking in low and middle because the high gear ratchet pawls are withdrawn so the lower gears...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 828
Posted By FBinNY

Roof rack owners should buy themselves as plastic...

Roof rack owners should buy themselves as plastic milk crate.

Used as a step it makes loading a roof rack much easier, especially on tall cars. Then it can be used to hold helmets, shoes, etc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 453
Posted By FBinNY

It's entirely possible that they stayed with the...

It's entirely possible that they stayed with the same pins, which is why I said, "possibly".

As for a, "damn good reason", of course they have one ---- protection of after market business. After...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 379
Posted By FBinNY

The beauty of the friction shifting world is just...

The beauty of the friction shifting world is just about everything works with just about everything else.

So, the keys are proper cage width to reasonably match the chain, and curvature and drop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 453
Posted By FBinNY

Possible no fit. Sram flat top chains use a...

Possible no fit.

Sram flat top chains use a different roller diameter than standard half inch pitch chains.

Since connectors don't include the rollers, a standard connector might be OK, but I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By FBinNY

IMO it's bad karma to take apart a perfectly good...

IMO it's bad karma to take apart a perfectly good wheel.

Also consider that unless you built this 4x the spokes aren't likely the right length for whatever hub you buy.

Build the wheel you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 139
Posted By FBinNY

Ditto the suggestion about dried grease. If...

Ditto the suggestion about dried grease.

If the clutch doesn't move freely on the helix it may prefer to turn with it rather than move out and engage the hub. Or simply not press on it hard enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 881
Posted By FBinNY

This was a concept introduced but Shimano, some...

This was a concept introduced but Shimano, some decades back. As you point out, there are structural advantages, however they didn't fare well in the marketplace, and ended up in the same place as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 283
Posted By FBinNY

I just did a quick search for Shimano freehub for...

I just did a quick search for Shimano freehub for Fulcrum and brought up a few, plus it also linked a search for same on Campy.

So finding some is easy. That said, knowing interchanges for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 355
Posted By FBinNY

Yes and not necessarily. On integrated headsets,...

Yes and not necessarily. On integrated headsets, the clearance between top cap and headtube depends on the recess depth of the bearing and height of the centering cone when pressed.

I've seen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, you have it. The only fulcrum (cable stop)...

Yes, you have it. The only fulcrum (cable stop) is at the front of the top tube. Then the bare wire runs through the noodle and on to the canti cable hanger. On this setup the frame itself does the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 283
Posted By FBinNY

+1 Campy offered many of their wheels in...

+1

Campy offered many of their wheels in Shimano versions, so freehub rotors exist for most wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 447
Posted By FBinNY

The bike world mostly uses 2 threads on brakes....

The bike world mostly uses 2 threads on brakes. M6x1 on mounting bolts and brake shoes. And M5x.8 for cable pinch bolts.

The M5 is also common elsewhere; on derailleurs, fender eyes, etc.

BITD,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,067
Posted By FBinNY

I never measured them, but speaking from visual...

I never measured them, but speaking from visual memory, they're roughly 1mm.

As I posted earlier, I used circling pliers made for smaller circlips.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 881
Posted By FBinNY

These days, I build the vast majority of my 32h...

These days, I build the vast majority of my 32h wheels 3x. IMO, there has to be a specific reason not to, ie. I'll build pursuit wheels radial front & 2x rear to gain a slight edge in lateral...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 355
Posted By FBinNY

A common cause of this is the top cap touching...

A common cause of this is the top cap touching the headtube. If so, the remedy is a thin spacer between the top cap and centering cone.
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