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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By obeachron

I worked in the hypodermic needle industry years...

I worked in the hypodermic needle industry years ago and 304 stainless is used to make the (cannula) injectable, disposable needles, spinal needles, etc. The grinding process is normally one longer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,312
Posted By obeachron

Aldi stand

Not a regular item, only comes out one week in May and each store gets so many, and when they sell out it is done. When May comes around, subscribe to the Aldi Weekly ads and Aldi finds, look every...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,050
Posted By obeachron

I've found the 3/8" axles are always filled with...

I've found the 3/8" axles are always filled with 10 ball bearings, but that leaves very little space to allow th bb's to move around. Sheldon Brown's rule for loose bb's is to fit them in until you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,664
Posted By obeachron

I Picked up an Aldi stand a few weeks ago for...

I Picked up an Aldi stand a few weeks ago for 24.99, like it so much I gave my old one away. Was in the Aldi's in Daytona Beach (Beville Ave) yesterday, they still had 2 stands there, marked down to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,822
Posted By obeachron

Aldi's in Daytona Beach Fl, on Beville Road had 6...

Aldi's in Daytona Beach Fl, on Beville Road had 6 of them in stock yesterday, now they have 5:) at $24.99. The Mason Ave store had none. This sale was 2 weeks ago and I'm surprised there are any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,992
Posted By obeachron

Is this what you want? Ali express has it. ...

Is this what you want? Ali express has it.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By obeachron

Thank you Andrew, I figure I have everything...

Thank you Andrew, I figure I have everything apart, I'd replace the bearings as the grease is dry and sandy, and the balls are pitted. Can I reuse the retainers with new balls, f they are tarnished...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By obeachron

A really nice looking bike. 5 stars'

A really nice looking bike. 5 stars'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,981
Posted By obeachron

I was in Vermont in September, on the Lamoille...

I was in Vermont in September, on the Lamoille River trail, and everyone coming out of a rental place had e-bikes. Most of the people have marginal skills, I noticed, as they zoomed by me in the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-02-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,631
Posted By obeachron

Sun Bikes, out of Miami, Chinese bikes, are...

Sun Bikes, out of Miami, Chinese bikes, are pretty good, a little less $$ than Electra.
I ride a 12 year old Sun Boardwalk every day, and I like it a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By obeachron

Nexus 3 speed SG-3C41

I am getting help from Andrew Stewart but anyone want to chime in about the availablity of BB retainers for this Hub? Do I have to buy everything from Shimano?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-18, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,895
Posted By obeachron

I bought these calipers, which are very good, for...

I bought these calipers, which are very good, for 9.99 with a coupon.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,631
Posted By obeachron

I'll answer my own question.

Yes, the rear wheel with the IGH is tightened by the two bolts on the NDS. Easier to remove the wheel, and work on it in a vise, or workbench. Simply tighten the inner nut, then tighten the smaller...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,842
Posted By obeachron

I should mention: I picked the Mongoose Hotshot...

I should mention: I picked the Mongoose Hotshot as it has no suspension and just the 6 speeds. I figured what can go wrong, and except for the front wheel bearings being tightened before they were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-18, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,842
Posted By obeachron

P.S. The rental bikes were ruled out as the cost...

P.S. The rental bikes were ruled out as the cost too high and the operating hours of the rental shops too inconvenient, We spent our second week in the Berkshires riding and geocaching the wonderful...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,842
Posted By obeachron

Walmart Mongoose Hotshot & Granite Mountain

We spent two weeks in Stowe, VT last May and instead of renting bikes, we bought a ladies Granite Peak, and a Mens 700C Mongoose Hotshot. We had called the Bike Dept at Wal-mart's a few nights...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,631
Posted By obeachron

Shimano nexus 3 wheel bearing adjustment SG3c-41

There was a 2010 thread, but didn't really answer the question. Is there an easier way to adjust the wheel bearings? I have a slight wobble in the axle/bearings of the rear wheel.Can I back off the...
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