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Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-04-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,684
Posted By Wordbiker

A friend of mine would call that a "Penny...

A friend of mine would call that a "Penny Fakething".
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-09-17, 06:07 AM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,043,622
Posted By Wordbiker

https://i.imgur.com/hMdlyIX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hMdlyIX.jpg
Forum: Want To Buy
06-26-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,823
Posted By Wordbiker

WTB 24mm seatpost.

I just picked up a Peugeot Mixte that needs one. Willing to trade, just ask. Also willing to pay cash.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-15, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By Wordbiker

Heck, I have a whole computer dedicated to...

Heck, I have a whole computer dedicated to bicycle work. pdf's service manuals, links and more, all organized to use at the shop since the POS computer may be in use at any given time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-15, 12:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,562
Posted By Wordbiker

You're evil. but that has nothing to do with your...

You're evil. but that has nothing to do with your chain lube preferences.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-15, 11:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,562
Posted By Wordbiker

I thought this thread was about a new Chain...

I thought this thread was about a new Chain Reaction film.

http://www.mtbview.com/chain-reaction-5.php
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-15, 06:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,903
Posted By Wordbiker

The jaws are steel and covered with Plasti-Dip,...

The jaws are steel and covered with Plasti-Dip, as are the adjustment handles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-15, 08:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,903
Posted By Wordbiker

I don't...or rather didn't. The base stand seems...

I don't...or rather didn't. The base stand seems to be some sort of automotive tool labeled "Castrol" in the casting. From there I just took some pipe and cut out the pieces and had my Dad's welder...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,903
Posted By Wordbiker

I'd originally made this stand almost 30 years...

I'd originally made this stand almost 30 years ago (except the welding) and had a friend improve it a couple years ago by bending the post and cutting the clamp jaws shorter. It's heavy, a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-14, 12:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,447
Posted By Wordbiker

Incorrect.

Incorrect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,278
Posted By Wordbiker

Don't bother with the Blue Book unless you're...

Don't bother with the Blue Book unless you're interested in getting an overview of every bicycle repair process. Just search your specific issue and fix what you need to fix. Eventually the overview...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 11:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,773
Posted By Wordbiker

I rebuilt one for my stepmother. I thought it was...

I rebuilt one for my stepmother. I thought it was awesome of Campy to make even the derailleur pulleys rebuildable...but I'm a dork like that. Think about how often your client, even if it's you will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Wordbiker

I've also had issues with "Totally sealed"...

I've also had issues with "Totally sealed" systems trapping in mold and effectively creating additional friction. I don't have my preferences for no reason.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Wordbiker

The Teflon liner does wear out Raiden, especially...

The Teflon liner does wear out Raiden, especially in the tighter bends. I am just stating that I prefer to replace >1' of housing rather than 5'.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,447
Posted By Wordbiker

OK, Six jours, I'm willing to be a man and say...

OK, Six jours, I'm willing to be a man and say I'm sorry for riding you, but I do feel the need to call out false information as I see it. While I no doubt your personal experience with changing out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Wordbiker

Thank you Andy, and with all due respect, I get...

Thank you Andy, and with all due respect, I get Raiden's point. If performance is paramount and supplies are free or relatively cheap, then his approach gives the best advantage to the athlete in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,773
Posted By Wordbiker

Oil will require constant maintenance, grease...

Oil will require constant maintenance, grease will require less.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,447
Posted By Wordbiker

The only impact the springs have on braking is...

The only impact the springs have on braking is hand strength. Balancing them is another nuance of cantilevers, making them either retract or not.

I agree that good pads make a world of difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Wordbiker

OK. You're still throwing more away when it goes...

OK. You're still throwing more away when it goes wrong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,646
Posted By Wordbiker

I stand corrected.

I stand corrected.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,646
Posted By Wordbiker

This is valid. I'm sure cny-bikeman deals with...

This is valid. I'm sure cny-bikeman deals with much more roadie type stuff than I do. I'm a MTB guy and most rims can take the 2mm. Get into exotic lightweight stuff and the game changes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,180
Posted By Wordbiker

When in question it's always better to run the...

When in question it's always better to run the chain longer rather than shorter. The chain may hang slack in the small/small combo that you shouldn't be in, but it won't cause any damage. Locking up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Wordbiker

My preference is external routing with split...

My preference is external routing with split stops that allow an easy maintenance wipedown and cheap sectional replacement rather than throwing the baby out with the bathwater....but that's just me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,646
Posted By Wordbiker

This would've been true back in the day when...

This would've been true back in the day when Presta-specific pumps didn't have an internal check valve with a spring to fight against while hand pumping. Now that nearly every hand pump has a check...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,646
Posted By Wordbiker

I highly recommend drilling to Schrader for one...

I highly recommend drilling to Schrader for one reason: It makes you a universal donor. When you run out of tubes and all your trail buddy has is a Schrader, you can use it. If you run Presta you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,447
Posted By Wordbiker

I concur with this correction. I will also...

I concur with this correction.

I will also add that the closer to the tire you adjust the yoke, the less pad travel you will have and keeping the wheel true so it doesn't rub becomes more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 08:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,156
Posted By Wordbiker

Shimano has the same problem as any other brake:...

Shimano has the same problem as any other brake: Lack of maintenance and cleaning will result in one piston moving while the other is seized. The solution is cleaning with denatured alcohol and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 07:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,447
Posted By Wordbiker

The closer to the tire you set up the brake yoke...

The closer to the tire you set up the brake yoke to the tire the more leverage you will have. Of course if you ever break your brake cable...you'll stop in a heartbeat when the straddle cable catches...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Wordbiker

Brake cable housing is spirally wound and...

Brake cable housing is spirally wound and therefore slightly compressible. By using stops you will increase the braking power by using the stoutness of the frame to pull against. Also, brake housing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-14, 09:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,854
Posted By Wordbiker

The only way I could see someone being a pariah...

The only way I could see someone being a pariah to a shop for doing their own work is if they are taking up time on a busy day picking your brain about how to perform a repair or asking for advice on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-13, 11:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,573
Posted By Wordbiker

It also depends on whose tire they're trying to...

It also depends on whose tire they're trying to compete against in weight. The truth is...they lie.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-13, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,495
Posted By Wordbiker

I'm pretty sure I was encouraging you to do the...

I'm pretty sure I was encouraging you to do the work yourself. I would agree that since this is assumedly a mountain bike, you should definitely understand how all the component subsystems work as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,495
Posted By Wordbiker

Glad you fixed your leak, but you've probably...

Glad you fixed your leak, but you've probably lost enough fluid to warrant a bleed. Instructions for bleeding Shimano brakes can be found at the Park Tool website...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,495
Posted By Wordbiker

Try sliding the cover boot back and tightening...

Try sliding the cover boot back and tightening the compression fitting at the lever before bleeding. It certainly can have a leak, even brand new. If you purchased them at a shop, take them back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,858
Posted By Wordbiker

Wrong again.

Wrong again.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-06-13, 12:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,693
Posted By Wordbiker

It will work on any vinyl and many plastics. A...

It will work on any vinyl and many plastics. A test swab would prove it. I dyed this black tool pallet first white, then red.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Wordbiker/IMAG0267.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 11:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,577
Posted By Wordbiker

Oh, to be sure, if a shop were remiss in...

Oh, to be sure, if a shop were remiss in researching going regional labor rates without providing a commensurate value, they could certainly see a drop in clientele. What I do question is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,577
Posted By Wordbiker

Have you ever managed or owned a retail business?

Have you ever managed or owned a retail business?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 10:22 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,577
Posted By Wordbiker

And they'd need 3.3X the volume to make the same....

And they'd need 3.3X the volume to make the same.

Personally I'd rather work less but produce better quality work and make the same.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,858
Posted By Wordbiker

I wish for the same, but don't you see how the...

I wish for the same, but don't you see how the denigration of the value of bicycle mechanic as a valid trade leads to shop owners being forced to hire uneducated teenagers at near minimum wage to try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,858
Posted By Wordbiker

Oh, I was just hoping to get in a few anonymous...

Oh, I was just hoping to get in a few anonymous and uninformed jabs at whatever your occupation is. Since this is a bicycle forum I'll refrain, but if there's a forum for your occupation that you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,858
Posted By Wordbiker

What do you do for a living?

What do you do for a living?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By Wordbiker

Another option is using standard split stops and...

Another option is using standard split stops and adding these for hydraulic lines later:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By Wordbiker

I'll add to the discussion: Have your mounting...

I'll add to the discussion: Have your mounting tabs faced.

A better shop should be able to perform this for a nominal fee, and you'll only have to do it once. Even the small amount of paint or...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-23-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,693
Posted By Wordbiker

White vinyl dye, available at many auto parts...

White vinyl dye, available at many auto parts stores.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-09-13, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,417
Posted By Wordbiker

They most certainly do. ...

They most certainly do.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Wordbiker/Trek%202300/P3310206.jpg (http://s95.photobucket.com/user/Wordbiker/media/Trek%202300/P3310206.jpg.html)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,253
Posted By Wordbiker

Interesting. I find bent hangers on nearly every...

Interesting. I find bent hangers on nearly every bike I tune up. Perhaps that's because I actually check every one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,253
Posted By Wordbiker

Boxes stacked up against it, etc. If it was...

Boxes stacked up against it, etc. If it was storage used by others, they might not take the same care. I check the hanger on every tuneup and have had furious customers come back complaining about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-13, 10:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,253
Posted By Wordbiker

Other than a bent derailleur hanger, which if...

Other than a bent derailleur hanger, which if ridden could wreck a wheel, derailleur, chain, etc.

OP, if you're concerned, most shops offer a minimal "safety check" that should find anything to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,582
Posted By Wordbiker

Yep.

Yep.
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