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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

Ok, so from both comments it sounds like my boy...

Ok, so from both comments it sounds like my boy can safely ride without the proper (bolted) cap as long as the stem is strongly holding the steerer (which it does) but there's still this tiny...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

Isn't that tension that I am missing? I mean...

Isn't that tension that I am missing? I mean isn't that tension pulling the stem down, so if tensioned correctly that would stop the forward/backward play in the steerer after I bolt the stem over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

I could finally buy the Shimano BB-UN300-E (which...

I could finally buy the Shimano BB-UN300-E (which is not imported to Israel, so I had to find it abroad, and because I already wasted my money on one that almost fit (except the "E") I didn't want to...
Forum: Touring
09-01-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By flocsy

Bike insurance

I am starting a 10 days tour in the UK on Sunday and I spent the last 3 days with trying to find an insurance company to insure my bike for theft.

I am Hungarian, but I could only find insurance...
Forum: Touring
08-18-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By flocsy

I saw the cardboard case, but it costs a horrific...

I saw the cardboard case, but it costs a horrific 56 or 65 USD, so it kind of negates the price advantage of having a small bag instead of a bike. Actually I checked some airlines and in some cases...
Forum: Touring
08-18-23, 12:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By flocsy

S&S bike cases

Do you have experience with any of the SOFT S&S cases? I am planning to buy one, with the intention of folding the case and take it with me on the tour on the rear rack as I will fly in and out from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 12:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

How can I open these cut brake cable housing? I...

How can I open these cut brake cable housing? I used the same cutter (that came with the cable set) that worked perfectly for the shifter cables, but the brake cable housing seems to have some...
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,994
Posted By flocsy

I would "buy" such story if proved by pictures of...

I would "buy" such story if proved by pictures of tours, but of course requesting such thing during a sale doesn't always work out (and still can be legit) For sure in ads like this my 1st question...
Forum: Touring
07-30-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,994
Posted By flocsy

Let's hope it's not a stolen bike... Listing...

Let's hope it's not a stolen bike... Listing without specifics, and almost half price of market...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By flocsy

Probably not. I'm in Israel. I have a friend...

Probably not. I'm in Israel.
I have a friend who can help if I'm totally lost, just hoped to learn this alone. For now I think I was able to set it up, I'll test it tomorrow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By flocsy

I did disable the clutch before removing the...

I did disable the clutch before removing the wheel.
The reason I did touch the limiting screw was because it seemed like the logical step and the one that's easiest to revert or readjust (as I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By flocsy

Re tyre: not sure I understand what heavy goo you...

Re tyre: not sure I understand what heavy goo you mean. Or I meant above. I think it's not very different from the tubeless sealent. It's not that spongy thing that fills up the tyre instead of air....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By flocsy

The thing is that I bought the last one of this...

The thing is that I bought the last one of this bike. It was a 30% discount because it was in the shop for a year (2022 model) so it was worth to take the train and get it from a far away city. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By flocsy

Well, I lowered the bike from the stand. It's now...

Well, I lowered the bike from the stand. It's now on the floor. When the axle sits "right" (both sides touch the frame's upside-down U shape cut-out) I close the QR. The problem now is with the disk...
Forum: Touring
07-28-23, 02:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,521
Posted By flocsy

I love math, and I can see the difference between...

I love math, and I can see the difference between 21 to 100 gear inches vs 23 to 116, but I have no idea how to "feel" the difference. I'm talking now about the 21 vs 23. Is this difference like the...
Forum: Touring
07-28-23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,994
Posted By flocsy

What would be the advantages/disadvantages of...

What would be the advantages/disadvantages of Ogre vs Troll for touring?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

The only problem is that it could work if the...

The only problem is that it could work if the goal was to move the chainrings outwards, but my problem is that they're already too much to the right. Adding washers would be able to move them further...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

Thanks! ​​​​​​​Just the shipping costs $50,...

Thanks!
​​​​​​​Just the shipping costs $50, that's what I paid for the whole bike... Most other shops don't ship to Israel. So it's going to be a looooong hunt, but at least I know now what to hunt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

This chain blocker and the cartridge give me hard...

This chain blocker and the cartridge give me hard time. I bought a new cartridge based on the sticker on the old one and the measurement of the longest dimension: 68, 122.5mm.
I installed the new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By flocsy

Long vs short screws for the V-brakes

I'm putting things back after a total clean, and just now realized that there are 2 different length of the screws that hold the calipers (arms) of the V-brakes to the frame. It seems like any of...
Forum: Touring
07-20-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,106
Posted By flocsy

It's not clear whether the jersey or you smell....

It's not clear whether the jersey or you smell. Please clarify with your wife and report back :)
Forum: Touring
07-16-23, 04:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,106
Posted By flocsy

Merino wool clothes

Hi,

do you have any experience with merino wool clothing? Is it worth? Is it just a hype? How much the brand matters?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By flocsy

Shimano Deore 1x12 skipping/jumping after taking the wheel out and back

I have a new bike. 2 months and less then 100km in it. I had a flat on the last trip, but I was 5km from home and I managed to pump it up and get home. Today I finally got to it and changed the inner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

I already assembled the bike so I can't take a...

I already assembled the bike so I can't take a picture now, but on this picture that was taken before I cleaned everything you can see a plastic "ring" but it's more like the rings of Saturn: it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

When I was 14 I took apart my 1st real bike (a...

When I was 14 I took apart my 1st real bike (a road bike, though heavy steel...) 'till the last bearings after I read a book about bike maintenance. After I rebuilt it my mom insisted to take it to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

I remembered from youtube videos how to play with...

I remembered from youtube videos how to play with the tightening, then trying it again and again. Today I assembled both hubs (used the same parts). I'll make sure tomorrow to loosen them ever so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

I am not getting another bike for invisible...

I am not getting another bike for invisible parts. That makes no sense in this price category, because the cheapest bike I can get is about twice the price I paid for this and most likely it'll be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

Here they are after degreasing them. There is...

Here they are after degreasing them. There is wear of course, but I have no idea if this is very good, hardly used, or worn out, and need to change. If need to changed then which parts do I need to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

I bought this bike because a colleague sent a...

I bought this bike because a colleague sent a post that he was selling it and it was so cheap (for Israel's standards at least) ~$55 and perfect for my son in size and way better than his 15 old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

I am now degreasing everything. What are my...

I am now degreasing everything. What are my options with the bottom bracket? Is this servicable at home? Can I clean the sand from it (I can hear it when it's turning, and it's turning pretty badly....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-23, 02:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

Yes, that sounds like the most fitting solution,...

Yes, that sounds like the most fitting solution, both cheap and doesn't need many skills. Just one thing: I am thinking about using Rustoleum 2X clear coat on the whole frame instead of dots of nail...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

I think the crankset and even the derailleur is...

I think the crankset and even the derailleur is fine for our use case. My son is just getting into biking, doesn't use more than twice a month and we don't have a hill larger than 20m nearby so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By flocsy

How to save this Raleigh A4 frame?

I managed to strip everything off this Raleigh A4 that I bought from a colleague for my son. I think it's in a relatively good condition, with some rust in the frame (can be seen in the BB) and some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 602
Posted By flocsy

I only have a big vise grip pliers, but it worked...

I only have a big vise grip pliers, but it worked with it plus WD40. It was so hard to rotate the screw that I had to unscrew it all the way using the pliers, 'cause the slot on the head was not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 602
Posted By flocsy

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It's hard to take a good picture, because it's both close and dark......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 602
Posted By flocsy

How to remove rusted screw

Almost stripped my frame. The last thing remaining is 1 rusty screw: the screw that holds the plastic "rails" on the bottom of the bottom bracket that guides the derailleur cables. I sprayed WD40...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

Mission accomplished, thanks for the help! ...

Mission accomplished, thanks for the help!

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

+1

+1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

I don't think there's any problem with it. I see...

I don't think there's any problem with it. I see what you mean though.
(And I need 2 more posts to be able to send picture ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,386
Posted By flocsy

How to remove chain blocker

Hi,

I am taking apart a "new" old bike I purchased for my son. This is my 1st bike restoration project. I bought the tools and so far everything went good, but then I got tho this "chain blocker"...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-10-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,217
Posted By flocsy

When should I dis/engage the derailleur clutch?

Hi,

I bought a Scott Scale 980 with Shimano Deore M6100 1x12 derailleur. In the shop I asked about the clutch, because I didn't have it on my previous bike. The guy who sold me the bike told me...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 797
Posted By flocsy

I guess I'll have to live with it anyway, cause...

I guess I'll have to live with it anyway, cause there's no cantilever option in today's bikes (not in the Deore 1x category that I'm aiming for). I hope that the brakes on the bike I'll buy at the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By flocsy

Actually I have both the Gen 2 and the Gen 3...

Actually I have both the Gen 2 and the Gen 3 Marlin 7 as an option. See more on that here: /mountain-biking/1271967-trek-marlin-6-7-8-gen-2-vs-gen-3-a.html

I feel like half of the changes in gen 3...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,904
Posted By flocsy

Trek Marlin 6/7/8 Gen 2 vs Gen 3

I went to the official trek shop to try the Marlin 7. When I finished they told me that the big difference between gen 2 and gen 3 is the new geometry (I thought it was only the equipment). So when I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 797
Posted By flocsy

Disk brakes vs cantilever breaks

I went to the official trek shop and tried a Marlin 7. It feels good, BUT the breaks are **** (and I tried the one with the Shimano MT200 which is the better option). I was a little bit shocked,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-02-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By flocsy

Regarding upgradability: from what I researched...

Regarding upgradability: from what I researched the Xtrada is the most upgradable because:
- Even though Marlin 7 has thru axle it is non boost, while on Xtrada it' is thru and boost.
- Xtrada is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-02-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By flocsy

Buying a new MTB

Hi,

My 1st MTB is a GT Timberline (no suspension fork) from 1994. I still use it today. I live on the shore, so there are no big hills around. Use it on gravel, single, double trail and road as...
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