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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,411
Posted By marleyisdead

Yea I do most of my own wrenching and living in...

Yea I do most of my own wrenching and living in FLA I don't need disc brakes. So rim brakes and mechanical shifters work fine. But my 2013 Pinarello is getting pretty worn (32K miles.) And I like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,411
Posted By marleyisdead

I laughed out loud at this one IMC.

I laughed out loud at this one IMC.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,411
Posted By marleyisdead

Hey Dan, does this procedure work thru the stem...

Hey Dan, does this procedure work thru the stem as well?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,411
Posted By marleyisdead

Total Internal Cable Routing

Looks like some of the 2021 high end bikes are going to full internal cabling. I'm wondering if home mechanics are going to be able to change cables with this set up. Anybody give it a try?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 343
Posted By marleyisdead

Internal Cable Routing

Looks like the 2021 models of some high end bikes will have full internal cable routing (gears and brakes.) This looks like it might be tough for home mechanics to replace cables as needed. Has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By marleyisdead

We have a winner. The expansion plug was not...

We have a winner. The expansion plug was not perfectly seated. I tapped the expansion plug fully in and re-tightened the fork bolt. This allowed me to tighten the top bolt correctly. Now I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By marleyisdead

Thanks!

Hey all,
Thanks. I think you gave me something to work with: expansion plug, steerer nut, acceptable level of play. Most helpful.
I'll report out if I find something.

Now I understand why the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By marleyisdead

The brake bolt is below the bearings. But I...

The brake bolt is below the bearings. But I haven't checked the stem cap against the steerer tube or the bolt that connects the fork to the head tube (what we used to call the star nut in the old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By marleyisdead

The LBS has tried repeatedly and so have I....

The LBS has tried repeatedly and so have I. That's why I'm asking for help. We can't seem to get it right. Anybody have this problem and figured out how to get it right? The procedure is loosen the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By marleyisdead

Yea same here. My boys have as much work as they...

Yea same here. My boys have as much work as they can handle. I still throw them as much business as possible. But I'm not hanging around the shop right now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By marleyisdead

I think you would describe it that way. Bearings...

I think you would describe it that way. Bearings fit into the head tube. Sorry to be so obtuse. I'm not hanging around the LBS these days for obvious reasons.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By marleyisdead

Headset adjustment - Pinarello

Despite the best efforts of my LBS and multiple attempts on my part I can't my headset properly adjusted. The bike is a 2013 Pinarello Rokh with over 30K miles. The headset bearings have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,633
Posted By marleyisdead

Thanks. I tried adjusting them every way...

Thanks. I tried adjusting them every way possible. I think they're defective. That's a first for a Shimano product. And since I ordered them online I don't think I can return them. Should have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,633
Posted By marleyisdead

Shimano Ultegra Pedals - too tight!

I replaced my Shimano SPD-SL 105 pedals after 28K miles and I'm really struggling with the tension adjustment on the new pedals. I installed new Ultegra carbon R8000s. No matter how I adjust them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By marleyisdead

Got it.

Got it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By marleyisdead

Its 3 inches from the hub. Is that too close?

Its 3 inches from the hub. Is that too close?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-14, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By marleyisdead

Vintage Cateye Vectra acting up

The plastic wheel magnet bracket on my 1989 Cateye Vectra broke so I replaced it with a new screw type Cateye magnet. The computer registers the new magnet but the speed reading is way off (i.e. way...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,701
Posted By marleyisdead

Single Speed carbon?

I have been looking for a single speed to add to the stable. I have an Italian steel road bike and an aluminum grocery store hybrid so I thought "Hey a carbon single speed might be fun!" Imagine my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-13, 06:00 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,030
Posted By marleyisdead

Irregular clicking that sounds like bottom...

Irregular clicking that sounds like bottom bracket can be a loose saddle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-13, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,608
Posted By marleyisdead

Tommasini Project

I initially posited my questions here because a bike store owner (Gainesville, FLA) had questioned the stability of the Tommasini frame. He told me he thought I would have handling issues. He was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-13, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,701
Posted By marleyisdead

Seat Post Binder Bolt Measure

Frame is a Tommasini of unknown vintage. I have built it up from spare parts. The question is what size seat binder bolt do I need. Using an old MTB bolt I can secure the seatpost and it closes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By marleyisdead

Thanks all. The left side boss is clearly a...

Thanks all. The left side boss is clearly a smidge larger than the right. Both shifters would fit easily on the right, neither on the left. I sanded the left side boss to make sure there was no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-13, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By marleyisdead

Downtube braze on shifter mounts

I think this is a bit weird so I ask for your expertise. I'm building up an older Tomassini (late 80's?) I tried installing an old set of Durace downtube shifters and the right side went on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-12, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,608
Posted By marleyisdead

Thanks to all for your thoughtful analysis. I...

Thanks to all for your thoughtful analysis. I live in NE FLA so there is no concern about climbing since it is flat. I'm going ahead with a build up into a road bike. Thanks again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,608
Posted By marleyisdead

Short chain stays & handling

I bought a used 58 CM Tommassini road frame with a 100 CM wheel base and 40.5 CM chain stays. There is no chain stay bridge. Based on some research it looks like the standard chain stay length is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By marleyisdead

Mating road hubs, derailleurs, cranksets and shifters

I am building up an older Tommasini racing frame (with 130 mm rear dropout spacing) into a flat bar multi speed and I wonder if I can mate a 9 speed hub with a 9 speed derailleur and a twist grip...
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