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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,427
Posted By The Diceman OHH

I think somebody was out sick with the mumps when...

I think somebody was out sick with the mumps when they should have been paying attention in science class.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,427
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Steel starts expanding at 100 degrees, hairdryer...

Steel starts expanding at 100 degrees, hairdryer will go to 140. I wouldn't try and take off gandma's lug nuts with one but give it a shot with small stuff. Can't argue with science!



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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By The Diceman OHH

https://youtu.be/TqbCR83psAg?t=313 Your...

https://youtu.be/TqbCR83psAg?t=313

Your video cued up hit play. Very helpful, you don't snug them. Back off a pinch, my problem exactly brakes are fine. Thread MVP Crankycrank, honorable mention...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By The Diceman OHH

First thing that drew my attention was the quick...

First thing that drew my attention was the quick release lever was making noise flopping around, I tightened that bolt up then I thought what the hell I'll snug the red arrow one up too it was loose,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Another good answer, Thanks did not know I had to...

Another good answer, Thanks did not know I had to lube them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By The Diceman OHH

That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks, I'm...

That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks, I'm gonna pull the brake off, disassemble and clean go from there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,427
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Don't get snippy with me, pal. I just used the...

Don't get snippy with me, pal. I just used the old lady's hairdryer to take off frozen torx nuts on a washing machine, works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Good advice thank you, I can post pics now so I...

Good advice thank you, I can post pics now so I can be a little more clear, red arrow below, there is zero info online about how to adjust this bolt. I don't think it's meant to be adjusted but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 499
Posted By The Diceman OHH

I've had presta cores get loose and do wonky...

I've had presta cores get loose and do wonky things, slow pressure leak then PFFFFFFFFFFFFT and a long walk home. Put some soap bubbles on there and see what it looks like.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,427
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Hairdryer, and I speak from personal experience...

Hairdryer, and I speak from personal experience don't let your wife catch you doing it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Noob dual pivot brake question

The bolt on the face of the brake caliper, are you supposed to snug that thing? My brakes got out of whack and I torqued it down but now the left caliper doesn't bite so hot and the quick release...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By The Diceman OHH

1st time 90's Shimano XTR freehub lube went smooth except....

The rubber seal you pop out to drip the oil in, the picture that I'm looking at on google says I put that thing in backwards. Not gonna tell stories, I had a couple very high abv beers at the time of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 391
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Doing a little math here. The first bike was...

Doing a little math here. The first bike was invented in 1817, in 205 years you are more than likely the only human to do this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,759
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Second the orange/blue, SFcrigslist had one...

Second the orange/blue, SFcrigslist had one recently it's sweet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,000
Posted By The Diceman OHH

I'm no physician but that looks like Peyronie's...

I'm no physician but that looks like Peyronie's disease.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Thanks for the input everyone, I did the ketchup...

Thanks for the input everyone, I did the ketchup trick and it worked in several tiny spots. I believe one of the previous owners did a less than professional repaint on the black and then did a clear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Will post a pic at 10, until then I can describe...

Will post a pic at 10, until then I can describe it. The Trek head badges that I see online are gold with black accent paint. Mine is a cross between the color of butterscotch pudding and diarrhea...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Posted By The Diceman OHH

Head Badge on 80's Trek

I've got an early 80's 412, the paint is pretty decent but the head badge looks like it's been stuffed up somebody's butt. I think it's brass and I'm looking to clean it up but I don't want to make...
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