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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

veganbikes: I did reach out to the manufacturer,...

veganbikes: I did reach out to the manufacturer, and posted about it in the thread. I updated the thread, as you say for future peoples, with the info that I had problems with a mom and pop welder,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

Finally got it welded.

Finally got it welded. Local welder agreed to TIG weld it for $100. He said it'll take a week. A month later he says he can't TIG weld it after all as he's missing some adapter. He kept trying to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

Thanks for your input everyone. ...

Thanks for your input everyone.

Definitely getting it TIG welded by a reputable source. Unfortunately, it might be a while before I have the chance to do it. All the good welding shops around...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-20, 12:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

A question about frame preparation for welding. ...

A question about frame preparation for welding. I know that I should sand the paint off the area to be welded. I will also strip the frame of all parts, and was wondering if I need to remove the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

Heard back from Surly. Frame is too old for a...

Heard back from Surly. Frame is too old for a "grace period" on the warranty. They suggested I buy one of their new frames.

I think I will find a welding shop nearby first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

I contacted Surly, they are understandably busy...

I contacted Surly, they are understandably busy due to the coronavirus and said it's about 4 days for a response.

CliffordK: I'd rather not post my location. I'm in a medium size city. Sorry but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

Thank you everyone for chiming in. Your...

Thank you everyone for chiming in. Your confirmation of the failed weld is very helpful. The crack looks innocent and I rode it thinking it's no big deal.
I will not be riding it anymore. This was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

quindecima: any rough idea what it would cost to...

quindecima: any rough idea what it would cost to weld it up?

The Surly warranty is 3 years. For an inexpensive frame it's reasonable. Is it really worth contacting Surly over a 13 year old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,927
Posted By subtleluck

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

I noticed what appears to be a crack where the seat tube is welded to the bottom bracket. I sanded the paint off for inspection (see pics). The frame is a 13 year old Surly Pacer (4130 chromoly)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-18, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By subtleluck

CliffordK thanks for that thoughtful explanation.

CliffordK thanks for that thoughtful explanation.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By subtleluck

It's not notched, teeth are symmetrical. It does...

It's not notched, teeth are symmetrical. It does work. I'm just wondering if it's a good idea, i.e. will it extend the life of the cog?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-18, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By subtleluck

Flip cog on freehub?

I have a chris king stainless cog on a shimano freehub which is a little worn down after many years of use. I was wondering if it's a good idea to flip it, i.e. make the side facing the hub face...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,570
Posted By subtleluck

Hey Andy, thanks for the quick reply. I should...

Hey Andy, thanks for the quick reply. I should have added I don't plan to carry more than 25lb.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-15, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,570
Posted By subtleluck

surly 1x1 rear rack

I would like to get a rear rack for my surly 1x1 with disc brakes.
The horizontal dropouts regure I use a surly tuggnut. Which means I need to use a spacer between the frame and the rack, because...
Forum: Touring
12-09-13, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,980
Posted By subtleluck

Dfrost thanks for your comments. I suppose I am...

Dfrost thanks for your comments. I suppose I am overly cautious about load from the rack damaging the mounting eyelet. I too like the stainless hex bolts, been using them for fenders for years. It...
Forum: Touring
12-07-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,980
Posted By subtleluck

Thanks everyone for your replys. It's good to...

Thanks everyone for your replys. It's good to hear mounting both fenders + rack works on aluminum frame with light load! The 1x1 frame is steel. With an aluminum bolt, the bolt should theoretically...
Forum: Touring
12-06-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,980
Posted By subtleluck

fender vs rack braze ons?

I have a Surly 1x1 (mountain bike) that I want to mount a rack. The Surly web site says that the frame has braze-ons only for fenders. Looking at pictures of their other frames (long haul trucker...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By subtleluck

the mechanism that stops the ratchet from...

the mechanism that stops the ratchet from spinning when the mouse ear is pressed is in the lever.
something in there wore out.

I cleaned and greased it, and i could get 9 clicks from the mouse...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-12, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By subtleluck

the whole mechanism is very simple, it's...

the whole mechanism is very simple, it's beautiful in it's simplicity, but i can't tell what exactly is broken

here, here's a brief video of the problem
http://youtu.be/0IXA_UfdmQE

if i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-12, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By subtleluck

update

well, i've taken these things apart and put them back together twice now, as per youtube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_2G5NgluQM

I can't find anything wrong with them.

(these don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By subtleluck

problem with rear shifting on campy

I think my right shifter needs an overhaul but i'm not sure what to replace.

I have an 2007 centaur ergopower escape levers so one press on the thumb lever = 1 up shift (6000 miles on the bike)
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By subtleluck

I got them because I thought I could remove all...

I got them because I thought I could remove all the pins, but it looks like those 6 are hard to remove, I took some pliers trying to pry them out, but all it did was put some groves in the pins.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-12, 03:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By subtleluck

removing studs on sun ringle zuzu pedals

Anyone have these pedals, and know how to remove the studs?
8 studs can be easily removed with a phillips screw driver, but there are 6 more per side that I have no clue how to remove. Any ideas?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By subtleluck

thanks, i suspected that, just wanted a...

thanks, i suspected that, just wanted a confirmation, wondering why manufacturers who can't agree on clamp diameter, can agree on bar end diameter :).
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By subtleluck

bar ends sizing

I'm looking to get bar ends for a mountain bike, I know that the handlebars come in different diameters
namely 25.4mm, and 31.8mm. But the bar ends come without specs, how do you know which...
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