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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,532
Posted By fullergarrett

Back in May I converted the bike from a freewheel...

Back in May I converted the bike from a freewheel to free hub, so the rear cassette is new. I didn't change the chain. I have the cassette tool and I believe I have a chain tool somewhere around here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,532
Posted By fullergarrett

So an allen wrench and the crank tool (like this...

So an allen wrench and the crank tool (like this one?) (https://www.modernbike.com/park-ccw-5-crank-bolt-wrench) would be needed to remove the crankset. Would I also need to remove the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,532
Posted By fullergarrett

Here's a front and back-end view of the crankset....

Here's a front and back-end view of the crankset. The bike is a 21-speed (7 gears on the rear, 3 up front.) I'll look later tonight and see if I can find a decent, affordable replacement crankset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,532
Posted By fullergarrett

How hard would it be to replace the whole...

How hard would it be to replace the whole crankset? What tools would I need?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,532
Posted By fullergarrett

Bent front chainring

While riding today, everything "locked up" while ascending a hill. I pulled over onto a sidewalk and reset the chain on the chainring (it has a tendency to fall off) and noticed a section of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-20, 11:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

Good news... this issue has been solved without...

Good news... this issue has been solved without the need to convert to tubeless.

As I suspected in my previous post, swapping the tires did the trick. The front tire fit well on the new rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,184
Posted By fullergarrett

Here in Missouri, it seems like thumbtacks (the...

Here in Missouri, it seems like thumbtacks (the flat ones) and nails are the most common cause of a flat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

I guess the final outcome will be decided by how...

I guess the final outcome will be decided by how things go.

When I have access to the bike next (it's in storage at a family member's house) I'll remove the Gorilla Tape and see if just having the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-20, 12:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

Sorry, I just now read your response in my other...

Sorry, I just now read your response in my other thread. I'll try removing the Gorilla Tape to see if that resolves the problem. However, for a little over a week I had this tire installed without...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

The front tire is also a Marathon, although...

The front tire is also a Marathon, although slightly older and has more miles on it. As for the walking home, this is why I'm thinking about the tubeless. The sealant would seal any small punctures...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-20, 12:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

By worst combo, do you mean likely to blow off...

By worst combo, do you mean likely to blow off the rim? Or just hell to work with?

As mentioned, my #2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) tire choice was a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-20, 12:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

I've had some close calls, but no loud...

I've had some close calls, but no loud explosions. One time I installed a new tube in a tire. Was inflating the tire and got to around 58 PSI... just like one more pump before I removed the head and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 11:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

Sorry... this is all on a Giant Sedona. The tires...

Sorry... this is all on a Giant Sedona. The tires are 26x2.0.

The rim is a Velocity CliffHanger rim, which is tubeless-ready. I did a dry tubeless test earlier (no sealant) and it worked very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

The ghetto tubeless setup was 26x2.0" tires being...

The ghetto tubeless setup was 26x2.0" tires being ran at 40-50 PSI normally. But I had the ghetto tubeless setup to 60-65 PSI before and no issues. As I mentioned, it worked quite well - and I did do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By fullergarrett

Tubes or Tubeless?

I'm at an internal impasse on whether to setup one of the tires on my bike tubeless or just keep the standard tube-type clincher setup.

I just purchased a new rim (Velocity CliffHanger,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

I did that. As mentioned, I did a dry tubeless...

I did that. As mentioned, I did a dry tubeless test setup for about 5 minutes before the tire leaked back down and I decided to throw a tube back in. I had to still use the vise to get the tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

I was finally able to get the tire pried off the...

I was finally able to get the tire pried off the rim with a bench vise. The tire popped right off at the vise, then I just went around and it came off super easy.

I did a tubeless setup dry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 05:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

The new Velocity CliffHanger wheels were drilled...

The new Velocity CliffHanger wheels were drilled for Presta valves... the stock rims had Schrader valves. Because of that, I decided to just buy a collar for the front wheel and run Prestas in both....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-20, 02:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,563
Posted By fullergarrett

You likely have a directional tire. Make sure the...

You likely have a directional tire. Make sure the arrow points in the direction the tire will be spinning.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-20, 09:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

Sorry for the double post - this came in while...

Sorry for the double post - this came in while submitting my previous post.

I have a vise, and I'll try that. When purchasing a new tire for this new rim (old tire had a cut in the sidewall, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

Here's a photo of the rim/tire. The tire is just...

Here's a photo of the rim/tire. The tire is just a run of the mill Schwalbe Marathon... 26x2.0, non-tubeless ready. As previously mentioned, the tire currently has a tube in it. Rim is a Velocity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-20, 05:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

Update to this. The other day I completely...

Update to this.

The other day I completely deflated the tire... making sure as much air was out of the tube as possible. I then firmly stood on both sides of the tire with my two feet. I'm a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 11:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

The tire is not rated tubeless ready, but I have...

The tire is not rated tubeless ready, but I have ran that model of tire tubeless before with no issues. (However, this specific tire has always been setup with a tube. I am, however, thinking about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 10:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,581
Posted By fullergarrett

Tire bead stuck to rim

So I have an odd issue. Recently I purchased a new rim and tire for my bike. Today I had a flat and tried to pry the tire off the rim, but it appears the tire bead is stuck to the rim. In fact, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I'm assuming you're asking if the cable and the...

I'm assuming you're asking if the cable and the noodle is seated in the housing. I can't even get it in the housing - there's not enough slack in the cable to get it in the housing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

It was doing this with the previous wheel from...

It was doing this with the previous wheel from time to time. What would I need to do to adjust the brakes, outside of what I've been doing to adjust the tension on the cable?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I got everything installed and took the bike for...

I got everything installed and took the bike for a short test ride around the block. Everything ran fine and the bike shifted smoothly. I don't have a torque wrench, so I tightened it down as much as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

Will do... I should've ordered some proper rim...

Will do... I should've ordered some proper rim tape like Velox. I noticed the spokes in this wheel are recessed down inside the wheel, which is kind of interesting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I think I figured it out. I don't have any tools...

I think I figured it out. I don't have any tools (except the lock-ring tool I ordered) here so I'll have to button it up tomorrow when I have access to the proper tools, and put some gorilla tape as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I received the parts. I know this may be a dumb...

I received the parts. I know this may be a dumb question - but where does the freehub go? I'm assuming I place the spacer and freewheel on top of it? It seems like it would be much wider.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I watched a video which demonstrated the...

I watched a video which demonstrated the installation process for a cassette. I had some questions after watching it:
The video: https://youtu.be/9KAaP7pbFV0
1. I noticed he mentions that you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

The LBS owner suggested that, too. I try to do...

The LBS owner suggested that, too. I try to do that and I've been making an effort to pay more attention to the road surface to dodge potholes and stuff. But still...

I went ahead and ordered all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

Sorry, I knew it was just the rear wheel. I know...

Sorry, I knew it was just the rear wheel. I know that on the previous thread someone was selling hand-made wheels but they were way out of my price range. With the Cliffhanger wheel, would it be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

So the Sunrace should be the best option,...

So the Sunrace should be the best option, especially for hills?

I think I'll just stick with the Cliffhanger wheels. I think I don't have to worry as much about the front wheel because it doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I think I'm going to go with the Cliffhanger...

I think I'm going to go with the Cliffhanger wheel, which seems to be a pretty good deal. I didn't notice the Presta valve - but that's fine. I'll need to order the tubes online, but I also need to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

As mentioned, the LBS just doesn't seem to think...

As mentioned, the LBS just doesn't seem to think that it can be done - so we just ended up replacing the original broken freewheel with another one exactly like it. I decided to do that because I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 01:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

The current rear gear is a 14-34T Shimano...

The current rear gear is a 14-34T Shimano MegaRange Super-Low. The rear derailleur is a Shimano Tourney, and the shifters are Sram grip shifters. The specs for the whole bike is listed on Giant's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

Hopefully this isn't too dumb of a question - but...

Hopefully this isn't too dumb of a question - but what is a tandem wheel, and what's the difference between it and the $45 wheel cyccommute linked? With the Velocity rim, would I be able to use the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

Unfortunately, there are no co-ops around here. I...

Unfortunately, there are no co-ops around here. I live in a rural area.

Thank you so much for your help. The wheel in the link is 700c; my bike's current wheels are 26" (the tires I'm running...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

IIRC, you were one of the people to mention the...

IIRC, you were one of the people to mention the free hub in my previous thread. The freehub is the reason I mentioned that I should replace the wheel as a whole. Fix it once and be done with it,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 02:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I've been thinking about upgrading the wheel to a...

I've been thinking about upgrading the wheel to a free hub wheel, so I don't have to worry about the hub breaking as much. So a wheel that is better built or tensioned should be fine?

The problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 12:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

I still have the broken spokes (they broke off at...

I still have the broken spokes (they broke off at the hub) but I think it's wise to find a stronger wheel, since this bike is practically new and I can't afford a new bike. When it comes to spokes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 12:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,300
Posted By fullergarrett

Broken Spokes: Better Rim for Clydesdale?

First, I'm going to start off by saying that I didn't know if this belonged in this category or the Clydesdale category, so I played it safe and just put it here since it's more mechanical in nature....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,562
Posted By fullergarrett

I fixed the tire. I know it's a redneck/poor...

I fixed the tire. I know it's a redneck/poor man's repair, but it seems to be holding. I just cut off a piece of the old tube and placed that over the hole, covering it with three layers of Gorilla...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,562
Posted By fullergarrett

With that, I think I'm going to go ahead and...

With that, I think I'm going to go ahead and replace it this summer. Because of the coronavirus I'm in a tight spot financially. But I'm also a college student and my university has halted package...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-20, 04:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,562
Posted By fullergarrett

Here's some more pictures - both outside and...

Here's some more pictures - both outside and inside, this time. The nail must have moved around and torn the hole in the very small time between the tire going flat and me trying to get stopped. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,562
Posted By fullergarrett

The tire is already on the rear. Whatever I do,...

The tire is already on the rear. Whatever I do, I'll keep a close eye on it and I'll replace it if the expands or the tube pops. The tube is barely visible, but it is nonetheless bulging. I may place...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,562
Posted By fullergarrett

Should I replace this tire?

Today I was riding and ran over a large roofing nail. By the time I got stopped and found a place to change the tube, I discovered the nail has torn a small hole in the sidewall of the tire (Schwalbe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,008
Posted By fullergarrett

I’ll ask I’m to do that. If not, there’s a guy...

I’ll ask I’m to do that. If not, there’s a guy here in town who could probably help me fix it without me having to have someone come and pick up the bike to have it taken back to the bike shop. But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,008
Posted By fullergarrett

I spoke to the bike shop owner on the phone today...

I spoke to the bike shop owner on the phone today and he told me that the options are to either replace the quick-release axle with a solid one, or to replace the quick-release axle with another one....
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