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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 458
Posted By pstock

Thank you. Yes, while all the instructions I...

Thank you.
Yes, while all the instructions I read called for a 10mm it took a 12mm inserted from the NDS to extract the threaded stump (I expect this is a non-standard FH to need 12mm)
But At my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 458
Posted By pstock

yes. on closer inspection (with some local expert...

yes. on closer inspection (with some local expert eyes) I'm told the part of the FH that attaches to the hub has snapped off. hence the no Grab.
sorry to bother you all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 458
Posted By pstock

Freehub not Engaging under load. no Drive.

my GoTo local bike diagnostician is closed today so I am going to toss another problem up here I'm afraid.

I am rehabbing a cheap 8S City bike that has been left out in the elements it seems.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 353
Posted By pstock

What beast of a Freehub is this?

a friend was struggling to extract what he'd thought was an 8S Freewheel.
after much struggle a FH body revealed itself.
but neither of us have ever seen anything similar.
a triple step down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 219
Posted By pstock

fitting a 7S Uniglide wheel (freehub play, etc.)

a bit of a mulitpart question.

I was trying to install and test (to see if a Suntour Vx RD could actually handle a 30T sprocket) that 7S Uniglide 14-30T cassette today.
in High gear the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 217
Posted By pstock

Removing the Lever/Cam head off a QR skewer

is there any way to remove the lever/cam head from a QR skewer?

going through my bin of QR skewers I find I have some nice ones - Dura Ace, Mavic, Spidel, Suzue, Maillard, Sachs - that are missing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 266
Posted By pstock

turned out to be 1x Bad bearing inside the hub...

turned out to be 1x Bad bearing inside the hub itself. nothing to do with the freehub
diagnosed in about 5 secs by Malcolm of Biseagal bike shop in Toronto.

knocked out and replaced (a #6001...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 283
Posted By pstock

accckk. and I actually found the wheel (among...

accckk.
and I actually found the wheel (among my 50+ wheelsets that have piled up over the years) that this cassette must have come off if.

I would say What A Dope but it has probably been 15 +...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 283
Posted By pstock

but would the entire Dura Ace Uniglide FH body...

but would the entire Dura Ace Uniglide FH body have been a smaller diameter? or just the last threaded bit?

because my cogs 1-6 fit onto a standard hyperglide FH body.
if the DA uniglide cogs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 283
Posted By pstock

that would explain things. thank you.

that would explain things.
thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 283
Posted By pstock

What looks like 7S Uniglide cassette last sprocket does not thread on

I spent today (it was just still too cold to ride) sorting through my bin of 50+ cassettes trying to ID and tag everything.

but one has me stumped.

it looks like a 7S Uniglide cassette.
and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 266
Posted By pstock

Hmmm, well I soaked the hub overnight and then...

Hmmm, well I soaked the hub overnight and then dribbled in a good amount of lub to the DS face.
but when I took it out for a test run just now, it was still making noise.

though it's actually...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 266
Posted By pstock

I feels pretty smooth when I just spin it by...

I feels pretty smooth when I just spin it by hand.

short of further disassembly, how would I get lube in there? just dribble it in with the drive side facing up? (when I do it seems to be going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 266
Posted By pstock

Troubleshooting a Reynolds freehub

this otherwise decent Reynolds wheelset makes a horrible crunching sound when pedaling under load.
not when freewheeling ; only when I apply load.

this style hub has grub screws on either end of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 412
Posted By pstock

thank you. my Today project was not a permanent...

thank you.
my Today project was not a permanent installation of the cranks but rather just to temporarily remove the LH arm so I could access something near the bottom bracket.
Understanding how it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 412
Posted By pstock

Hack for removing a Hollow tech crank cap?

I don't have the tool handy to remove this crank arm cap.
there must be a hack to get it off without the correct key.
anyone?...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By pstock

Ahhh, I'm sorry, I should have been clearer. this...

Ahhh, I'm sorry, I should have been clearer. this question reates to bikes that are already built. maybe this is not the right section of Bike Forums to have asked this question. I just thought that...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By pstock

Dedacciai EOM 14.5 versus EOM 16.5?

I have been asked what the difference is between these two (presumably different) tubesets.
anyone know?

Peter
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 501
Posted By pstock

Success!!

After a day of soaking in motor oil i was finally able to bang this pin out, with a sledge hammer and anvil
I'll order replacement from BF.

Thank you all....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 501
Posted By pstock

I thought about that. but To correctly...

I thought about that.

but To correctly reassemble the rear section, two bolts threaded into the ends of the pin and clamp the flanges to the pin.
so: BOLT + FLANGES + PIN becomes effectively one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 501
Posted By pstock

Extracting a hinge pin on a Bike Friday folder

I have a problem with a Bike Friday but it is more of a general mechanical problem than a BF-specific problem so I thought I would ask here for herlp.
I am breaking down a Bike Friday folding bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By pstock

Never Mind. Yup that is how it works. I was...

Never Mind.
Yup that is how it works.
I was able to zoom in on that instruction sheet and it seemed pretty clear that the "special tool" is only required to install the outer cap on first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By pstock

Sugino Autex crankbolt extraction steps?

I am disassembling (for repaint) a bike that has the Sugino Autex crank bolt system.

while I found an exploded schematic of what the system looks like, I have not been able to find a description...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

Fortunately i have a vast supply of Bottom...

Fortunately i have a vast supply of Bottom Brackets and Crank sets i can swap on if necessary
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

It was actually $1.50 (stuff is more expensive up...

It was actually $1.50 (stuff is more expensive up here in Canada).

I'll see how this holds up Now

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

I will put the bike aside until i have the...

I will put the bike aside until i have the correct tools.
It though is my main transportation and so i was just trying to keep it on the road.
Thank you for your help
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

It was holding okay for a few days but now it...

It was holding okay for a few days but now it just loosens off after 5minutes of riding.

Though i currently only have an 8mm allen key in a short handled multitool so i am not getting a lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

I have a torque set for bikes but i dont think it...

I have a torque set for bikes but i dont think it has a head as large as 8mm.
And i don't think it is designed to do high torques (i think i read that this needs lile 45Nm?)
I've only used my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

I took my cranks apart too, to investigate. (my...

I took my cranks apart too, to investigate.
(my other Bike Friday Tikit has standard square taper BB and crank arms and so I could not use it to compare Factory Setup)

I found nothing washer wise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

I will work through everything today. thank you

I will work through everything today.
thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

I am back. (sorry, I seem to have have had...

I am back. (sorry, I seem to have have had Notifications turned on for this thread)
indeed it is 8mm for the bolt that affixes the crank arm to the BB spindle and a 10mm that tightens the outer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 233
Posted By pstock

Brilliant. that makes it clear. thank you ...

Brilliant.
that makes it clear.
thank you
(and Yes, I will try to remember to google stuff before I waste people's time here.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

You are correct. GXP. and the manual seems to...

You are correct. GXP.
and the manual seems to call for a #8 tightened to 48-54 N-m
(though this instruction sheet doesn't really show two NDS bolts. I might have the wrong instruction sheet.)

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 233
Posted By pstock

Disassembling these MDK FD-7 folding pedals

My MDK pedals have some play in the axles.
i would like to investigate and adjust them if possible.

But i cannot for my life figure out how to accesa the axle and bearings.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,713
Posted By pstock

Is this just a dust cap or does it have to be very tight?

I am having a bit of if trouble with my LH crank arm coming loose.
I think this is the Hollowtech Correction: SRAM GXP system - outboard cups, splined BB axle - except that one inner bolt threads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By pstock

My thought exactly (does DG cover FDs?) But the...

My thought exactly (does DG cover FDs?)
But the other respondents here apparently found their infornation on DG.
It might be buried under the Documentation section.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By pstock

That's clearly the answer. I guess I've come to...

That's clearly the answer.
I guess I've come to rely in Velobase because it covers so much ground - makes and parts categories.
But that's alsonits weakness - it isnt 100% comprehensive.
For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By pstock

what Campagnolo FD would this be?

I spent a rainy afternoon working through a couple of bins of bike parts, IDing them, photographing them, cataloging them
But one part - a Campagnolo Front derailleur - has me stumped.
I've combed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By pstock

Am i missing inserts for these Campagnolo Ergo ahifters?

You know how sometimes the little curves inserts on the backs of Campagnolo Ergo shifters can go missing?

I was getting ready to use these Campagnolo shifters (which I think/thought were 8S Chorus...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By pstock

All sorted.

Never mind.
But thank you.
i think ive found a bike shop that can help
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By pstock

Palm Springs CA packing help

Is there anyone in the Palm Springs CA area who could help me with a (pretty simple) Bike Friday (folding bike) packing job?

If so, please PM me.

Peter
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By pstock

I reinstalled my U Brakes today (after a mega...

I reinstalled my U Brakes today (after a mega cleanup of the whole disgusting bike) guided by Sheldon Brown's U Brake page plus a variation - that you need to turn the spring nut back a half turn...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By pstock

Under chain stay brake calipers. Called what?

I've never seen these brake calipers that sit under the chain stay as on this Specialized Hard Rock
i need to find another set dor a Bianchi MTB frame but i dont even know what they are called.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By pstock

here was his original post: "Hi all. Just...

here was his original post:
"Hi all. Just bought a magnetic trainer and it’s not going to work with my carbon wheels. Seeking out a 700C rim bike wheel 10 or 11 Shimano. Nothing fancy at all if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By pstock

using 10 of 11 cogs on a 10S depth freehub

I am trying to help out a fellow who needs a non-carbon wheel to use on his magnetic trainer. (and help me get rid of excess wheels)
his setup is currently 11S
I only have orphan rear wheels with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By pstock

should the crank/pedals turn when a Nexus 8S hub is freewheeling?

I spotted another post and thread from 2018 on drag in a nexus 8S hub and if necessary I wil work through those disassembly, dunking/cleaning and relubing steps but before I plunge in I thought I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By pstock

thank you. I will update my Search List. ...

thank you.
I will update my Search List.

But tell me - how does one apply a Shimano TL-FW10 or similar?

Ahhh, never mind. zooming in and refreshing my memory, see the two slots now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By pstock

yes, this is where I am completely lost. on the...

yes, this is where I am completely lost. on the oddball freewheels
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By pstock

thank you. But there is a question mark at the...

thank you.
But there is a question mark at the end of your sentence.
did you mean to ASK me ID a FR-4 would work on a Regina CX-S? (I have no idea)
or are you telling me it will work (which would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By pstock

I have about 15 different freewheels and for some...

I have about 15 different freewheels and for some of them I have been trying to identify the correct removal tools for for several years. Just Identify them, much less source and buy them.
some of...
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