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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-20, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,045
Posted By Decadence

How to pack a frame for shipping?

I need to send a steel frame interstate, and can't find much info on how to pack it - there are plenty of tutorials on disassembling and packing full bikes into boxes, but nothing about wrapping just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,087
Posted By Decadence

I like the sound of this

I like the sound of this
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-20, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,087
Posted By Decadence

Ancient Quill Stem Removal

I found an old steel frame that would make a nice resto project, but the only barrier to doing so is the quill stem.
It appears the frame was sitting around for a while in the elements since the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By Decadence

Headset Seal Replacements?

It's a Trek 1500 SLR from 2005 - the headset bearings seem to be ok, but the plastic seals need replacing. The top seal is split, and just sorta hangs in there while the bottom seal is somewhat loose...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-19, 01:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,915
Posted By Decadence

Ok so the bolt extractor wasn't successful -...

Ok so the bolt extractor wasn't successful - probably due to not having the correct drill bit size for the extractor - so popped down to the hardware store and got a cheap set of screwdriver heads,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,915
Posted By Decadence

Completely slipped my mind to use a bolt...

Completely slipped my mind to use a bolt extractor - thanks for the reminder that they exist! (I've got an "ezy out" set somewhere in my toolbox)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,915
Posted By Decadence

Removal of stripped crank arm bolt?

It's a hollowtech crankset, and one of the allen bolts which tightens the non-drive side crank arm is stripped. I think the previous owner put a non-OEM bolt in, since it doesn't look like the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-19, 01:42 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,088
Posted By Decadence

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/greenwith/women-s-...

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/greenwith/women-s-bicycles/women-s-custom-built-fixie/1232904171

"Only best parts used"
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,367
Posted By Decadence

I'll try this. Should be better than a shim since...

I'll try this. Should be better than a shim since it will go the entire length of the seat post instead of just a section of it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-19, 09:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,367
Posted By Decadence

Looking inside the seat tube, it does appear that...

Looking inside the seat tube, it does appear that there is a small crack (about 7mm). I tried securing the seat clamp to the point where the seat post won't move up and down, then tried moving the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-19, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,367
Posted By Decadence

It was a full bike purchase, not just the frame....

It was a full bike purchase, not just the frame. The seatpost/seat tube is proprietary (ie. no other seatposts fit besides stock/official ones) so it seems to indicate bad design/manufacturing as you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-19, 03:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,367
Posted By Decadence

After some searching, it seems that the bike...

After some searching, it seems that the bike comes with a proprietary seatpost :(

Which begs the question - if the seatpost that came stock with the bike isn't the right fit, how might this have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-19, 02:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,367
Posted By Decadence

Thanks for the replies everybody. I loosened the...

Thanks for the replies everybody. I loosened the clamp and found that the seatpost has a small amount of play. It's probably only a millimetre or two but it is visible, and easy to feel when rocking...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-19, 05:16 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,192,951
Posted By Decadence

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/grange/men-s-bicyc...

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/grange/men-s-bicycles/gt-carbon-fiber/1232293915

Bit of an impulse purchase since it's a bit too small for me, but $500 for a hardly used full Dura Ace 7800...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-19, 03:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,367
Posted By Decadence

Carbon Seatpost Clamp Bulge?

Hi, I just made an impulse gumtree purchase of a full-carbon bike (I've never owned a carbon bike before), and just noticed a bit of a bulge where the seatpost clamp goes over the seat tube.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-19, 05:59 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,088
Posted By Decadence

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/grange/men-s-bicyc...

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/grange/men-s-bicycles/vintage-men-s-road-bike/1231921731

"Early 90’s"
"Alloy frame"
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-19, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 925
Posted By Decadence

Unknown logo on seatpost?

Anyone know what this logo is?

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1037x1383/20191022_234240_6c9e08f822a40c1a8b99da3d13634ee5f449a078.jpg

NL?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-19, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By Decadence

Ok, I did clock that they were aiming for the...

Ok, I did clock that they were aiming for the low-mid level market. I suppose that having less stringent quality control means they can charge less for their parts.

Anyway I tried to organise an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By Decadence

I just noticed the seller is in my city - I'll...

I just noticed the seller is in my city - I'll shoot em a message and try get an exchange. There's not much I like less than having a loud or slightly clicky fixed chainline... or filing chrome off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-19, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By Decadence

Potential issue with fixed gear rear sprocket

Hey guys, I bought a cheapie cog online which arrived yesterday and before istalling it I've noticed that the "ramp" (not sure how to best describe it) at the end of each tooth is not uniform, and in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-19, 05:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 44,750
Posted By Decadence

A recent roadie resto-project of mine came with...

A recent roadie resto-project of mine came with an exage/biopace crankset, and while I haven't been up any steep hills yet, the biopace rings feel good and shift smoothly. They probably aren't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-19, 05:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,943
Posted By Decadence

It's not a bad idea to keep an eye out on local...

It's not a bad idea to keep an eye out on local classifieds (I use Gumtree mainly), since you can regularly pick up great bargains. Recently there was a $1k+ single speed that was being sold for $120...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-19, 04:31 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,552
Posted By Decadence

If the no-hand rider is steady and looking...

If the no-hand rider is steady and looking forwards then I don't see any reason to intervene.

If you see someone riding down a bike path on a unicycle do you also yell at them?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-19, 04:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,484
Posted By Decadence

I used to hit the insides of my thighs against...

I used to hit the insides of my thighs against the top tube occasionally and get some sore spots/light bruises. Now I just use a top-tube protector
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-19, 03:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,734
Posted By Decadence

If it only costs a buck, pay to get it trued? ...

If it only costs a buck, pay to get it trued?

Anyway, the price reflects how easy it is to learn the skill. Grab an old wheel that isn't true and look at some tutorials online.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-19, 03:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,362
Posted By Decadence

I've only had tires bulge a few times, and I...

I've only had tires bulge a few times, and I found that cutting a section from an old, dead tire and using double sided tape to hold it in place over the bulging area was a good fix in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-19, 02:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By Decadence

I appreciate that it's better not taking tools to...

I appreciate that it's better not taking tools to things if they are functionally fine while being aesthetically unpleasing - I learned this 10 years ago when I cut the cable-guides off my first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-19, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By Decadence

Yes, this was my concern. I know that the chrome...

Yes, this was my concern. I know that the chrome is fairly old (I believe the bike I got the forks off is from the late 90s), so I figured that drilling might affect the chrome surrounding the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-19, 02:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By Decadence

I'll post pictures once I'm able to (I have to...

I'll post pictures once I'm able to (I have to make 10 posts before I can upload photos). They are not lugged.

I have another frame lying around with the same tubing, but the forks on that bike do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-19, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By Decadence

Chromed Steel Fork Blade Rattle

What is the best way to stop it? The forks don't have any weep/drain holes, and there is something inside one or both of the fork blades that is rattling around.

Different forks on another bike...
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