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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-15, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By Danclark

Diagnosing a creak/flex

Hi all,
I've been getting a creaking/flexing type noise I'm having trouble finding the source. When I'm riding on the flats, and in the saddle, my bike is practically silent. When I'm out of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

Just when you think its safe to return to the...

Just when you think its safe to return to the forums... ��
do you grease your crank bolts? Have you ever had issues?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 03:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

i hadn't any idea about this, thanks

i hadn't any idea about this, thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 03:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

The NDS bolt I had to re tighten maybe 3-4 full...

The NDS bolt I had to re tighten maybe 3-4 full turns to get finger tight, about 5k from home. I think the DS was less, but probably because I was more aware of what had occurred when things didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 06:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

ive heard abouth such battles, in books and told...

ive heard abouth such battles, in books and told by the old folk. I had no problems with my cranks til I applied grease last week, so obviously greasing them is stupid... *turns and runs*
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 05:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

So keep them greased but loctite the bolts you're...

So keep them greased but loctite the bolts you're saying? Maybe I just overdid it with the grease? A couple of the old threads seemed to emphasise using the slightest amount
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 05:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

That's great to hear, cheers. It's only been...

That's great to hear, cheers. It's only been about a week since I greased the cranks, so I hope you're right. I'll be sure to use some Loctite, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 04:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

Sorry to sound dim. I read these forums a bit,...

Sorry to sound dim. I read these forums a bit, and half the time I don't have a clue what people are talking about... :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 04:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

Sorry, I don't quite understand what you're...

Sorry, I don't quite understand what you're saying. You mean the grease shouldn't have caused the bolts to loosen?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 03:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

Yup, square taper. I did wonder about the torque....

Yup, square taper. I did wonder about the torque. I used the same torque wrench when I first installed the cranks though, with no probs, so I guess that rules that out. Hopefully it'll all be sweet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 02:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,285
Posted By Danclark

Have I wrecked my cranks?

I recently completed my first fg build. All went well for a few months, til I rode it in some pretty wet and wild conditions. Was making a funny noise, so I took the cranks, bb off, cleaned and put...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-15, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By Danclark

Excellent, thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.

Excellent, thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-15, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By Danclark

Yup, it's a 105 derailleur ring. So you're saying...

Yup, it's a 105 derailleur ring. So you're saying i can put it where the small ring would go, but have it facing out (as it would if it were in the outside position)?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By Danclark

Putting large chain ring 'inside' crank

On my fg conversion, I had to attach the chain ring to the inside of the crank - where the smaller chain ring would've been when it was a road bike - to get a straight chain line.

I've just bought...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-14, 06:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,509
Posted By Danclark

Cab anyone who uses co2 share some feedback? I've...

Cab anyone who uses co2 share some feedback? I've never used them, but they seem good in theory...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-22-14, 05:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,311
Posted By Danclark

When you say frequently, how often are you...

When you say frequently, how often are you talking?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-14, 02:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By Danclark

Wait, if it's the seat post, does that just mean...

Wait, if it's the seat post, does that just mean it wasn't regulalry greased? Or are there other steps that need to be taken?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-14, 02:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By Danclark

This is fantastic, thanks. I'm guessing the bike...

This is fantastic, thanks. I'm guessing the bike has never been too well maintained, given the price and the dude I bought it off...I'll follow your steps, and see how I go...


this forum is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-14, 02:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By Danclark

So ive checked out the frame and the bb shell...

So ive checked out the frame and the bb shell hasn't been drilled. I'm guessing that's only the start of the issue? Is this likely to be a headache not worth beginning?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By Danclark

Sounds like a worthy project...:)

Sounds like a worthy project...:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By Danclark

Thanks, I think that frame will be consigned to...

Thanks, I think that frame will be consigned to the shed for a while, or maybe tidied up and given away. It seems to be in otherwise fine condition. I only paid $50 for the complete bike, so I reckon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-14, 03:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By Danclark

How bad condition is this BB?

420245

I bought a cheap fixie as my foray into the fg world - have since upgraded to a build of my own. Was taking apart the old bike, and just took out the bb. How bad a condition is this? Is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-14, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,943
Posted By Danclark

419962 Just finished my first build - I...

419962

Just finished my first build - I still need to put some bar tape on, and I'm not sure I'll handle the gearing, but...
if anyone notices some glaring piece of stupidity here, please point...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-14, 04:51 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,943
Posted By Danclark

You were riding 52x16 in Cambodia?? And here I am...

You were riding 52x16 in Cambodia?? And here I am complaining about it being too big in melbourne...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-14, 04:48 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,943
Posted By Danclark

Thanks for all the advice, I really appreciate...

Thanks for all the advice, I really appreciate it. One more question - I've got the Izumi chain pictured below. I heard/read somewhere that I can install the chain without that masterlink, and it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-14, 04:21 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,943
Posted By Danclark

thanks bro, One I put the chain on loosely, it...

thanks bro,
One I put the chain on loosely, it actually lined up...guess my eyesight is just bad. Just need to put the chain on, so reading up on how to do it.
I've used the original crank, which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-14, 01:46 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,617,918
Posted By Danclark

Installed my first front brake, as part of my...

Installed my first front brake, as part of my first fixie conversion. Am now fielding offers for jobs as chief mechanic on pro tour teams ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-14, 01:42 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,943
Posted By Danclark

419231419234419235 In the midst of my first...

419231419234419235
In the midst of my first fixie conversion. Perkins frame (Columbus stamped on the rear dropouts), cinellii head stem and bars; campy seat post and rolls saddle. As you can maybe...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,988
Posted By Danclark

yeah, fixed gear. Sounds like I'll start with a...

yeah, fixed gear. Sounds like I'll start with a 42 and see how I go. Is the 52 likely to be making a rod for my own back?
Thanks for the advice, Tejano, Matt.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-14, 05:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,988
Posted By Danclark

Thanks mate, appreciate the advice. You don't...

Thanks mate, appreciate the advice.
You don't think 42/16 will be too low? I'm 183cm and 88kg so not exactly a small guy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-14, 05:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,988
Posted By Danclark

I'm doing my first conversion, and the front cogs...

I'm doing my first conversion, and the front cogs are 52/42. Given the rear cog is 16t, are either of those going to be reasonable for getting around town? There doesn't seem to be a consensus on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-14, 04:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,441
Posted By Danclark

Thanks, I hadn't heard of Jetnikoff. They're...

Thanks, I hadn't heard of Jetnikoff. They're right around the road from work.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,441
Posted By Danclark

Yeah, I need bolts. Going to attempt my first...

Yeah, I need bolts. Going to attempt my first build, and have an old road bike I'm (attempting) to convert. Trying not to cost myself too much money by buying the wrong thing first (or second time)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,441
Posted By Danclark

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated! I'll try...

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated! I'll try a couple more bike stores around town; it sounds as though they should be widely available.
Thanks again.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,441
Posted By Danclark

Not taking the p--s. I've been to three nearby...

Not taking the p--s. I've been to three nearby places - two only had alum, which seems to be recommended against, and the other one only had the longer ones. Maybe I've just lucked out, but I was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,441
Posted By Danclark

Ha, yeah you would think. But I've had no luck...

Ha, yeah you would think. But I've had no luck around my area of Melbourne.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-14, 05:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,441
Posted By Danclark

I know this thread is years old, but does anyone...

I know this thread is years old, but does anyone know where you can get these bolts in Australia? Searching online, and the freight costs are kinda prohibitive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-14, 04:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,398
Posted By Danclark

Thanks, will do.

Thanks, will do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-14, 04:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,398
Posted By Danclark

Hey all, just wanting to play around with an old...

Hey all, just wanting to play around with an old frame to try teach myself some basics. Trying to remove this bb, do I need a special tool? If so, can someone link me to a website? Cheers. 407764
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-14, 01:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,251
Posted By Danclark

Cheers! I'm assuming there's no sizes or anything...

Cheers! I'm assuming there's no sizes or anything else I need to consider?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-14, 04:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,251
Posted By Danclark

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-14, 06:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,251
Posted By Danclark

Thanks for the reply - it's pretty simple, right?...

Thanks for the reply - it's pretty simple, right? A YouTube clip should should be explanation enough? Do I need a lock ring? Thanks again
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-14, 04:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,251
Posted By Danclark

Just been reading for advice, and came across...

Just been reading for advice, and came across this. I recently bought a single speed w/ a flip flop hub. I bought some new wheels that a friend recommended, as I don't know much about bikes. After...
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