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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 391
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I would be interested to know what the bad...

I would be interested to know what the bad experience with the front hub motor was, but for this application, it would be a far simpler, and in my opinion, better solution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,683
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Unusual that the heads popped off but left the...

Unusual that the heads popped off but left the elbows intact. More a fault of the spokes than the builder I would say.

edit: I see I was not the first to catch it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I am with you on this one. For the last dozen...

I am with you on this one. For the last dozen years or so when my wheel building business shifted to predominantly road wheels, mostly carbon rims, it was almost exclusively 24/20 spoke count. Now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,258
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Not familiar with that particular hub but some...

Not familiar with that particular hub but some end caps are threaded on and usually removed with 2 5mm hex keys and some just pull straight off. That type usually has O rings inside to act as keepers...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Dean Phillips, the first rider of the day failed...

Dean Phillips, the first rider of the day failed in his attempt to finish the hour.
We hope to see him return for another try.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lTPqvPif2o
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-24-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

One world record and one Canadian record set so...

One world record and one Canadian record set so far today....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-21-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Derek showing us all that age is just a number....

Derek showing us all that age is just a number. One of three riders over 80 going for an hour record on Saturday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1SHJmTxQQM
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-21-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMHrEzAnq5E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMHrEzAnq5E
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMt1l_dOxk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMt1l_dOxk
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I interviewed a few of the athletes and posted...

I interviewed a few of the athletes and posted them to Youtube.
more to come.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSno-aSdjkI
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 454
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Many (most) Fulcrum wheels have proprietary...

Many (most) Fulcrum wheels have proprietary spokes. They can usually be fitted with standard spokes as a fix, but ideally, you want matching ones. be prepared to pay 8 or 10 times as much for a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Several of the riders have arrived for a practice...

Several of the riders have arrived for a practice week.
This morning it’s practicing gate starts. Some of them have not done it before....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I was able to make it fit by removing a little...

I was able to make it fit by removing a little bit of material from the shaft with emery cloth.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Here is a picture of my Hozan tool with the 13 g...

Here is a picture of my Hozan tool with the 13 g head installed. It is huge compared to the Hozan 14g and Weldtite 12g heads. I have only used the 12g one time to test it but the 13 has had a bit of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I no longer use the Hozan for 14 and 15 gauge...

I no longer use the Hozan for 14 and 15 gauge spokes as it is not suitable for the high volume I go through but for the rare times I need it I do have 12 and 13 gauge rolling heads for it.
Weldtite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I bought several Rohloff hubs some going back to...

I bought several Rohloff hubs some going back to when Tom Seimens was the Rohloff USA guy and a few from Cycle Monkey. In every case I was assured they were shipped with 25 ml of oil inside.
In a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By Dan Burkhart

As long as the oil is still inside the hub and...

As long as the oil is still inside the hub and hasn’t leaked out it should be fine.
The important thing is to get the oil circulating through all the components quickly.
To accomplish this, take it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,868
Posted By Dan Burkhart

The danger here is that M10 x 1 nuts will easily...

The danger here is that M10 x 1 nuts will easily thread on to 3/8 x 26 but likely strip out once torqued. The reverse takes considerable force.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By Dan Burkhart

For a 20" wheel. I would go 1X with a 32 hole...

For a 20" wheel. I would go 1X with a 32 hole large flange hub with all spokes heads out. given the short distance between the hub flange and the rim, you will still have a good lateral bracing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 19,774
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Ok I'll play. I have not done any ride videos in...

Ok I'll play. I have not done any ride videos in a long time, but 10 or 12 years ago i was putting up a few. I was getting around quite a bit, so I have videos from various places on the continent....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,527
Posted By Dan Burkhart

That’s the way things are commonly done these...

That’s the way things are commonly done these days. I take payment that way all the time.
Who wants to walk around with $700 in their pocket?
You can complete the transaction before the bike leaves...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 378
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I have not had the opportunity to explore the 5...

I have not had the opportunity to explore the 5 speed version. Usually, in a Shimano hub, or any hub that utilizes rising pawls to couple sun gears to the axle to to create a reactionary element,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-03-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dan Burkhart

August 24th 2024 , 7 hour record attempts Milton Ontario

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/day_of_the_hour_1_656b780ec63816c0848c6737095cf7b61ee82fc9.jpg

I will be part of the volunteer crew for this event.
7 hour...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,560
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,926
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Sounds about right. That’s less than 6k US just...

Sounds about right. That’s less than 6k US just for reference. I build wheel sets that are in the 2k plus range for some of those Toronto shops.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Yes, they are a different animal. It is a two...

Yes, they are a different animal. It is a two cable system, pull /pull as there is no spring return.
The tricky part is installing them at the hub end but I suppose it is possible one of the cable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By Dan Burkhart

45mm rise, 620mm length and 31.8 clamp area.

45mm rise, 620mm length and 31.8 clamp area.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 813
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Yeah I have seen more than one Ashtabula crank...

Yeah I have seen more than one Ashtabula crank that was in service for many years and showed no sign that there was ever a speck of grease in it. Surprisingly they also showed no sign of wear....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 813
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Leave it to the French to come up with a new take...

Leave it to the French to come up with a new take on the one piece crank for high end road bikes. The Look Zed crank is actually a pretty good design, not to mention versatile. Two different bolt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 7,841
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Just curious which trail you were on.

Just curious which trail you were on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 7,841
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Maybe the recumbent riders are switching to...

Maybe the recumbent riders are switching to gravel?
Dan. (who has been bearded most of my adult life)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 974
Posted By Dan Burkhart

In my experience, the cones show wear and pitting...

In my experience, the cones show wear and pitting much more frequently than the cups. Kind of a good thing it works that way as the cones are replaceable, the cups not so much.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 999
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I’m with ya on the drop bars. Never been a fan...

I’m with ya on the drop bars. Never been a fan and now in my 70s I think I am past the point where I can learn to like them.
I recently converted my only drop bar bike to a straight bar and am very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 948
Posted By Dan Burkhart

First thing I thought of. I actually owned one....

First thing I thought of. I actually owned one. Bought new in '72.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,015
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Great to know, and thanks for checking in. Will...

Great to know, and thanks for checking in. Will made in America Boyd rims be available as, well, just rims or only as complete wheels?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,015
Posted By Dan Burkhart

In general, I agree with this, but it depends on...

In general, I agree with this, but it depends on the history of the wheel and what presents itself in my inspection of the wheel prior to teardown.
If there are oddball spokes in the mix, there has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,015
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Thankfully for me, not everyone buys into these...

Thankfully for me, not everyone buys into these notions. Among my clientele are three high end road shops that frequently send me wheels for repair including rim and even hub swaps.
If you have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,015
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Yeah that pretty much limits the options to...

Yeah that pretty much limits the options to roughly zero.
I was unaware of that prejudice when I posted above. I mean, I get it, but if you want it you have to get it where it is available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By Dan Burkhart

There is really no reason to fear building with a...

There is really no reason to fear building with a carbon rim. Many have maximum tension ratings in the 130 to 140 kgf range and you really have to work at it to get it up there.
I use tension meters...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,015
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Lots of Chinese rim manufacturers you can source...

Lots of Chinese rim manufacturers you can source a replacement from. I have ordered numerous times from this company and found them completely satisfactory....
Forum: For Sale
07-07-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 692
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Still have a couple of sets available.

Still have a couple of sets available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,008
Posted By Dan Burkhart

The question posed by the OP as I understood it...

The question posed by the OP as I understood it was about tools or fixtures to aid in bearing preload adjustment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,008
Posted By Dan Burkhart

It’s not. That’s the point. Much easier to access...

It’s not. That’s the point. Much easier to access the locknut and cone in the vise .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,008
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I quoted the OP in order to bypass all the noise...

I quoted the OP in order to bypass all the noise that followed. My answer to the special tools/fixtures question relates only to threaded axle cup and cone hubs.
I have the Stein tool which I bought...
Forum: For Sale
07-03-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Bump

Bump
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Had a customer bring their bike in the shop once...

Had a customer bring their bike in the shop once with the same complaint. Turned out, the tension pully had been installed backward. They are directional on the higher end group sets with a dedicated...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,198
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Denver, you have always been, and continue to be...

Denver, you have always been, and continue to be an inspiration to me.
I kind of stepped back from this sub forum when the tone changed and it stopped being fun.
At 70 years old, I hope I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By Dan Burkhart

As FB pointed out, the ticking sound you hear is...

As FB pointed out, the ticking sound you hear is totally normal except in first and second gear.
The shift return spring on the RX series 5 speed is very strong, and as I found out the detents in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By Dan Burkhart

I have built enough wheels with no nipple access...

I have built enough wheels with no nipple access holes that I'm getting fairly proficient at it. guiding the nipple into place is the easy part. Holding the nipple in place while removing the steel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,352
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Oil slick is a thing. Hubs and spokes among other...

Oil slick is a thing. Hubs and spokes among other parts are showing up.
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