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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-18, 11:42 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

Damn straight. Death to lawyer tabs!

Damn straight. Death to lawyer tabs!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-18, 03:12 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

Do it with one of these for the win: ...

Do it with one of these for the win:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/350x350/41s_xgsjppl_sl500_ac_ss350__753d60d79e20d33ff2945e44f157d0b4da401d77.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-13, 01:51 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

If you have any old computers around you can...

If you have any old computers around you can pinch the backup battery off the motherboard.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

For any thread, let alone pedals, stick out your...

For any thread, let alone pedals, stick out your right hand (or your left for a left-hand thread), and point your thumb in the direction you want any fastener to go.

Turn in the direction your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

Pff. It may be just as illegal (which I doubt...

Pff. It may be just as illegal (which I doubt since it doesn't require a license), but there's no way it's as irresponsible.

What you're saying is that if somebody's tossing up between driving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

I don't put anything on my cable ends because...

I don't put anything on my cable ends because it's a PITA.

Instead, I wrap the shift cables 180 degrees around the clamp bolt, leaving the front one poking down behind the seat tube and the rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

One of those little sleeves from a V-brake noodle...

One of those little sleeves from a V-brake noodle makes a fine double-ended ferrule, if you're willing to trim a little plastic off one housing end.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

The screwdriver and lube trick is pretty obvious,...

The screwdriver and lube trick is pretty obvious, done it a zillion times... but that compressor trick is a bloody beauty.

As for third hands... not worth the trouble if you're good enough with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-12, 06:24 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

Totally depends on whether you occasionally hang...

Totally depends on whether you occasionally hang up a pair of wheels, or if you're always doing it. In a shop, your way is the hard way and the broom holders are well worth the effort of installation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

Instead of buying superfluous tools, you can...

Instead of buying superfluous tools, you can learn to do your brakes without extra doodads.

Two hands is enough; it's only a little bit fiddly with the right technique.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-10, 03:58 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

STI levers are...

STI levers are (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?610670-8spd-Ultegra-STI-shifter-original-style-rebuild-guide&p=10227312) rebuildable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Kimmo

The 'proper' technique is to lay the bars on a...

The 'proper' technique is to lay the bars on a flat surface with the drops and bottoms of the levers against the surface (pull the stem off the bike), like so:

http://i46.tinypic.com/mkeywx.jpg
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