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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By oragex

Would rather think the chinese govt. ...

Would rather think the chinese govt. Coincidence, I also have a Protec helmet, just like in the picture (no audio). I plugged some headphones and it does make a faint pop when turning it on. But no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By oragex

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/951x767/1_06dadfe50f411f78647f9ec1a3168b089e63d5e8.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By oragex

There are no front or rear lights

There are no front or rear lights
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By oragex

Helmet with some sort of 3.5 jack and switch

Hi all,
just out of curiosity, what could be this small device at the back of the helmet for ? It has a 3.5 audio jack, a switch, light, and a charging usb port. I don't have a brand on this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

I did a video on the freewheel overhaul ...

I did a video on the freewheel overhaul

https://youtu.be/EM2NtVhIJRM
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

I did use a 6" cold chisel that has a chip in one...

I did use a 6" cold chisel that has a chip in one corner - like a 90deg cut - this grabbed well on the ring hole at a low angle, it loosened quickly with moderate force. I think the lockring threads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

Thanks Jeff. Here's a second update. After...

Thanks Jeff. Here's a second update. After cleaning and drying and lubing with oil, the unit got very squeaky/dragging. I went to try removing the locking ring again and this time It worked very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

An update. After the paint thinner soaking, I...

An update. After the paint thinner soaking, I dried it a few days and it was spinning perfectly, clicking nicely, absolutely not gritty at all, smooth very nice working. Then I went to put a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 558
Posted By oragex

Thanks for the links, will look into it. My post...

Thanks for the links, will look into it. My post is 27.2mm as in the link

I feel the frame it's medium size, but then again at almost 6ft tall I wonder is a L size frame would be large enough. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 558
Posted By oragex

She is about 5'11" tall, the bike is a Norco...

She is about 5'11" tall, the bike is a Norco Yorkville for women, not sure about the size though. It already has a wide saddle - I guess for women, I tried to sit on it and I feel the side cushions...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

A quick update: I've been soaking it for 5 hours...

A quick update: I've been soaking it for 5 hours in paint thinner, it's no longer gritty but it got noisy probably because the grease dissolved.
I will dry and lubricate it from outside. I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 558
Posted By oragex

Thank you both. Good point about the height,...

Thank you both. Good point about the height, unfortunately it is correctly adjusted with the right distance to the pedals. Will look for such post, and will also try to swing the handle a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 558
Posted By oragex

'Offset' saddle post ?

Hi all,
just got this old bicycle for my daughter. While testing it, I noticed the saddle was slightly too forward - she's very tall so it's hard to find the right size bike. I did unlock the hex...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

Thank you all for the advices and warnings. I...

Thank you all for the advices and warnings. I found the part on Ebay - it seems this model got very rare. Local shops could not even order it. Until the new one arrives, I will be using the old one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

Yes, I already did remove the freewheel from the...

Yes, I already did remove the freewheel from the hub with the spline tool. I would like to refurb it - I did already disassembly and refurb a cassette on another bike. Not sure if the freewheel is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

I've uploaded 3 more photos. So do I need to...

I've uploaded 3 more photos. So do I need to remove this locking ring by turning it clockwise ? Another member says not to touch it. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

Thanks for the photo. It is a freewheel with 12...

Thanks for the photo. It is a freewheel with 12 splines inside.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

Yes, It's exactly like this (I don't have the...

Yes, It's exactly like this (I don't have the two circular metal pieces with two slots in the center)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By oragex

How I undo this locking ring ?

Hi all,
I'm not sure how to remove this locking ring that appears to have two small holes at the top, no splines to grab. And which way I untighten it ? It reads GJ Shimano on the ring. I'm not...
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