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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By boxrick

S type handlebar on H type?

I just bought an H type Brompton for my girlfriend since the M type was out of stock. I bought an S Type flat handlebar to reduce the height and I have a couple of questions.

Roughly how much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By boxrick

11 speed 1x crank with 7 speed rear cassette / shifter?

I have recently had an accident and my crankset is completely mangled, it is running a hollowtech 2 bottom bracket and a 7 speed rear derailleur.

Looking around my cheapest option seems to be a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-21, 02:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,029
Posted By boxrick

So, I believe there is possibly two problems at...

So, I believe there is possibly two problems at play.

Firstly the grinding I mention in the smaller rings which is more constant.

And a second “blip” of a feeling which it seems to do in all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-21, 04:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,029
Posted By boxrick

Thanks for the replies everyone, I just swapped...

Thanks for the replies everyone, I just swapped out the chain for a different one and a new hanger without any difference.

I think it’s just the fact that I can feel and hear the small teeth more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,029
Posted By boxrick

This is a brand new cassette and freshly cleaned...

This is a brand new cassette and freshly cleaned chain....

I did swap over the derailleur out of curiosity and same issue, so this really has me stumped.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-21, 07:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,029
Posted By boxrick

It is worst in the smallest rear cog, but...

It is worst in the smallest rear cog, but continues noticeably all the way and lessens with the largest cog. This can be felt with the bike upside down and pushing the crank arms directly ( so its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,029
Posted By boxrick

Help me find this "grinding" feeling

Hello!

So I have recently rebuilt my bike on a new frame and I have an issue which seems to have carried across:

When I'm pedalling, particularly in the large chain ring on the front, I feel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By boxrick

Thanks for the reply, I did give this a go the...

Thanks for the reply, I did give this a go the small metal surclips were actually removable which meant the praxis adapter went in without much issue I just couldn't make use of the OSBB cups and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By boxrick

Looking a bit further, if you look inside it...

Looking a bit further, if you look inside it looks like they are epoxied in:

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By boxrick

I did knock them a little, bit they feel like...

I did knock them a little, bit they feel like they are part of the frame and are metal and I do not wish to cause damage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By boxrick

Any special technique to remove the cups?

Any special technique to remove the cups?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By boxrick

Hey, thanks for the reply. I went and bought the...

Hey, thanks for the reply. I went and bought the Praxis adapter. It did have Shimano cranks in there previously with some spacers to allow them to fit.

Once I have the bearing out, I assume I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By boxrick

Help me identify my bottom bracket...

Hello! I have a 2017 Specialized Roubaix SWorks frame. I have been having bottom bracket creaking, from what I read my bike had BSA threaded BB. So I went ahead and bought one of these:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,613
Posted By boxrick

I am not sure I have noticed it ever help me to...

I am not sure I have noticed it ever help me to be honest :)
Forum: Living Car Free
08-24-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,952
Posted By boxrick

This is a great plus for bikes in my eyes, all...

This is a great plus for bikes in my eyes, all those free benefits to society. Everyone should be cycling!
Forum: Commuting
08-24-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,866
Posted By boxrick

I have a 12 mile round trip and am 33. My...

I have a 12 mile round trip and am 33. My girlfriend will typically do around 18 miles round trip.
Forum: Introductions
08-24-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By boxrick

Hello from the UK!

Hello folks! My name is Rick I am from Manchester in the UK

I signed up here a couple of weeks ago. I enjoy cycling and have been trying to get involved in much of the maintenance of my own bikes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,144
Posted By boxrick

Specialized were quite useless in responses. I...

Specialized were quite useless in responses. I ended up going back to the shop where it was bought from and sharing what I had found, I think Specialized have now arranged a replacement part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,144
Posted By boxrick

Thanks for this, I emailed Specialized on Monday....

Thanks for this, I emailed Specialized on Monday. Had no reply yet but hopefully they will be able to help me, or at a minimum sell me a new cartridge...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,144
Posted By boxrick

I actually have a couple more of these...

I actually have a couple more of these futureshock bikes. So I pulled the unit off one of my other ones and stuck it in this one. It isn’t perfect but it’s massively improved.

Something tells me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,144
Posted By boxrick

So a completely different set of wheels with a...

So a completely different set of wheels with a different thru axle of the correct size did nothing.. I also made sure it was tight enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,144
Posted By boxrick

The movement is horizontal the wheels are brand...

The movement is horizontal the wheels are brand new, but I have a few wheels I can swap over from my other bikes and some different thru axles. I will give this a try, thanks for the pointer!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,144
Posted By boxrick

Help me with my wobbly Diverge - Front Futureshock

Hello folks! I have recently purchased a second hand Specialized Diverge 2018 model.

I have upgraded a few things on it ( wheels, handlebar, stem and brakes ) and whilst doing some initial riding...
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