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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By stringmaster

Shimano di2 RD capacity

I am considering a bike with a Shimano Ultegra DI2 6870-GS RD and 50/34 front chain rings. The spec sheet says max low sprocket size is 32 teeth. In practice, will it run with a bigger low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By stringmaster

Andy, Thanks for your reply, I believe you are...

Andy, Thanks for your reply, I believe you are correct. The black lever activates when the silver is held or when it is pushed far enough to exhaust the abnormal silver lever travel. Does anyone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By stringmaster

I have already flushed a lot with WD40 and lubed...

I have already flushed a lot with WD40 and lubed with Triflow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By stringmaster

ST 6510 shift lever action

When pushing the black downshift lever, the silver upshift lever also moves in the same direction before there is shift activation. This seems to result a large movement being required to make a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By stringmaster

Madspeed7 wheelset experience?

I am looking for an inexpensive 650b rim brake wheelset for a 700C conversion. Madspeed7 is a UK on-line seller with some suitable products. Anyone have experience with their stuff?

Thanks
Jim
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-22, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By stringmaster

Quantum triple with Shimano 105 and Rolf wheels,...

Quantum triple with Shimano 105 and Rolf wheels, ice blue fade.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By stringmaster

Excellent info! Is the technique the same for...

Excellent info! Is the technique the same for the brake line?

Jim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By stringmaster

Andy thank you for the most helpful info. Thread...

Andy thank you for the most helpful info. Thread and vacuum didn't work. I got lucky and was able to quickly thread the cable without additional fussing.Jim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By stringmaster

Rethread internal cable

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By stringmaster

Thanks for the replies! The FD is a Shimano 106...

Thanks for the replies!
The FD is a Shimano 106 FD5504 with braze on mount. Sorry for the confusion.
The shift to the outer ring is fine.
It is interesting to learn the second position is...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-28-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By stringmaster

Microshift triple shifter misery

I am trying to replace the front down tube friction shifter on my Basso Loto 1990s road bike with a Microshift sb-r473 shifter brake unit (7x3). The bike was originally double front. Crankset is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By stringmaster

Microshift triple shifter misery

I am trying to replace the front down tube friction shifter on my Basso Loto 1990s road bike with a Microshift sb-r473 shifter brake unit (7x3). The bike was originally double front. Crankset is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-21, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By stringmaster

Continental Carbon cement for tubular on an aluminum rim?

I need to replace a tubular (sew-up) tire on an aluminum rim. I have an unopened tube of Continental Carbon Cement. Is this cement also suitable for aluminum rims?
I cannot find the cement by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By stringmaster

Ritchey Zero /DS Pro hub severe binding

I recently bought a bike with a Ritchey Zero (V1?) DS Pro front wheel that binds badly. The wheel looks lightly used. I removed the seals to reveal new looking innards with no dirt and loaded with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By stringmaster

Suntour Symmetric shifter setup?

Any considerations for setup of Suntour Symmetric top mount down tube trimming shifters other than tension the FD cable with carriage all the way back?
Also, will Shimano top mount shifters mount on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By stringmaster

Need hoods for Ultegra 6510 brifters

I am looking for hoods that will work with Ultegra 6510 brifters. Don't need the flight deck function. My forum search suggests this question was last asked many years ago.
Thanks
Jim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By stringmaster

Fixed!

Thank you Jeff! That fixed it.
Jim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-20, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By stringmaster

Shimano RD6500GS and bar end misery

I hoped to use a Shimano RD6500GS and a Shimano 8 speed index/friction bar end shifter (marked light action and M5) with an 8 speed cassette but the cable travel is insufficient to move the RD from 1...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By stringmaster

The bike is a Diamondback Interval (like an...

The bike is a Diamondback Interval (like an Ironman). 28 mm tires fit on the back but touch the apex of the fork on the front. 25 max on the front.
It does have fender eyelets.
Do any suitable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By stringmaster

Commuter tires with skinny 700C rims and tight clearance?

Any suggestions for commuter tires for 1980s road bikes with skinny 700c wheels and tight frame clearance?
Thanks
Jim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-19, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By stringmaster

Swap front V brake for cantilever brake

I would like to swap the worn front Tektro V brake on a 12 year old Raleigh for a cantilever brake. Are the fork brake mount posts suitable for this? (I appreciate the need for a new cable hanger)....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-19, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,917
Posted By stringmaster

1983 Trek 850?

First Trek MTB
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Complete, original incl seat +/-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By stringmaster

Misery with swap from Shimano to FSA square taper crank

I want to switch to a FSA Vero compact crank 330-6482 with JIS square taper on my 1995 Lightspeed Catalyst but the original BB appears to have a square taper segment that is too short. The bike has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 830
Posted By stringmaster

Thanks! What chain?

Thanks!
What chain?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 830
Posted By stringmaster

Proposal is Campy Daytona triple front...

Proposal is Campy Daytona triple front crank/chainrings with everything else Shimano.

A separate question- will a Daytona triple chainring set mount on an early 2000 Dura Ace spider?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 830
Posted By stringmaster

Shimano 9 speed cassette, RD, FD, with Campy Daytona 3x front?

Will this work? If yes, what chain?
Thanks
Jim
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-19, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,717
Posted By stringmaster

Thanks to all for the info. Litespeed has...

Thanks to all for the info.
Litespeed has confirmed it is a Litespeed Catalyst frame. They are not interested in fixing it, perhaps because it is rebranded.
It is a 700C 55 cm frame.
I am in Iowa...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-01-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,717
Posted By stringmaster

Is this ti frame weld OK?

The bike is a Giordana Titanium AL from around 1995. Frame is said to be by Litespeed. Is the drive side weld between the chair stay and dropout OK? There is a circumferential hairline crack. See...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-01-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 36,245
Posted By stringmaster

A tip-able rig like on a sail board would help...

A tip-able rig like on a sail board would help steer.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-01-19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,791
Posted By stringmaster

wild

wild
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-01-19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,230
Posted By stringmaster

Interesting!

Interesting!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-16, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,695
Posted By stringmaster

Component transfer from 1984 Trek 660 to 1984 Trek 760?

I have a 1984 Trek 660 with original components that include Campy N Record derailleurs and cranks. Sadly, the 660 frame is a bit big for me. I am looking at smaller 1984 Trek 760 frame that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,050
Posted By stringmaster

My Shimano SLBS78 bar end shifter won't switch to friction!

I received my Ebay-fresh used bar end shifters, and I can't get the rear shifter to switch from SIS to friction with the D ring. It moves half way there, then stops. Triflow did not help. Pushed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,024
Posted By stringmaster

Thanks for the excellent info. I got used Dura...

Thanks for the excellent info.
I got used Dura Ace 7800 bar ends from eBay. Have aero brake handles and will try to run housing under bar tape. I remain concerned about cable friction. Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,024
Posted By stringmaster

Down tube to bar end shifter conversion- any tips/tricks?

I plan to change my 1984 Fuji Team Fuji Suntour Cyclone friction shift 12 speed from down tube to bar end friction shifters. Any tips and tricks? Preferred cable and housing? Best cable path from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-15, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,671
Posted By stringmaster

Will recently made bar end shifters operate in friction mode?

I want to put bar end shifters on my 1983 Team Fuji with Suntour ARX derailleurs.
Do recently made index bar end shifters (like Shimano Dura Ace 7700 series) have a friction mode and will they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-14, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By stringmaster

shifter has 7 clicks. Jim

shifter has 7 clicks.

Jim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-14, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By stringmaster

Shimano 8 speed STI lever with 9 speed HG cassette?

Just joined and this is my first post! My apology for the bone head content, but-

I just purchased a circa 2004 Felt F35 with a Shimano 9 speed HG cassette, Dura Ace RD7700 derailleur, Mavic...
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