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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 443
Posted By JoeTBM

Thanks for what you do, welcome to the club.

Thanks for what you do, welcome to the club.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 443
Posted By JoeTBM

Our tried and true method is to remove the...

Our tried and true method is to remove the covers, saturate the mechanisms with PB Blaster, working the shifter and pawls for a few minutes. Finally follow up with a squirt or two of the 3-IN-One...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 02:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 766
Posted By JoeTBM

Moral of this story is too keep the threads...

Moral of this story is too keep the threads greased and use a proper-size wrench rather then pliers or adjustable wrench.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By JoeTBM

Looking at the date, I'm thinking April Fools

Looking at the date, I'm thinking April Fools
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By JoeTBM

Understood, thanks for the explanation. I have...

Understood, thanks for the explanation. I have seen this happen with seat posts that are not fully torqued or the bolts loosen up causing the the saddle to first rock thus wearing the clamp.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By JoeTBM

I agree that 25.6 is not a common size but they...

I agree that 25.6 is not a common size but they are out there.

I'm just curious why you are replacing seat posts. What is the issue why your seat post needs to be replaced?

I just googled the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 766
Posted By JoeTBM

A picture of your issue would help..... There are...

A picture of your issue would help..... There are many versions of a Thule rack
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By JoeTBM

I'm surprised no one else pushed you to a park...

I'm surprised no one else pushed you to a park tool video on this subject, here it is, the adjusting to the spring tension is at about 11:30...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 894
Posted By JoeTBM

Because the threading can strip out or the frame...

Because the threading can strip out or the frame hanger breaks off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 612
Posted By JoeTBM

Should this be up in the Hint and Tricks sticky?

Should this be up in the Hint and Tricks sticky?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,022
Posted By JoeTBM

We use the large cans in our volunteer shop, we...

We use the large cans in our volunteer shop, we typically go through 1-2 cans per year
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 423
Posted By JoeTBM

I use a medium oil, like 5w30 engine oil to lube...

I use a medium oil, like 5w30 engine oil to lube the freewheels. If really bad, I let them soak in a bowl of oil overnight
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 423
Posted By JoeTBM

It is not a cassette, it is a freewheel. ...

It is not a cassette, it is a freewheel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugUDoyxJhmo
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,922
Posted By JoeTBM

As far as the tension, your video shows that you...

As far as the tension, your video shows that you are in the next to highest gear. I would expect tension being there otherwise the derailleur would not have been able to shift down. I agree with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,275
Posted By JoeTBM

Either this guy is a troll or doesn't know how to...

Either this guy is a troll or doesn't know how to search

Use a pickle fork

Try this older thread to find out
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,275
Posted By JoeTBM

well that was one of the worse recommendations I...

well that was one of the worse recommendations I have even seen.

Search on the site about using a "pickle fork" or a set of 'jacob's wedges". We have used both methods in our shop with great...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,275
Posted By JoeTBM

There are other methods that can be used top...

There are other methods that can be used top remove the crank arm if the threads are stripped. Google "remove stripped bike crank arm" also search for threads on here as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,022
Posted By JoeTBM

Link to program ...

Link to program

https://www.schwalbetires.com/recycling/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,022
Posted By JoeTBM

https://www.schwalbetires.com/recycling/

https://www.schwalbetires.com/recycling/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,022
Posted By JoeTBM

Vigil Honor member here Lodge #4

Vigil Honor member here Lodge #4
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,464
Posted By JoeTBM

So, you are looking for these, I know you said...

So, you are looking for these, I know you said you wanted a quantity and this is for individual. Maybe a call to this LBS (BTW this is the LBS I used to go to when I lived on LI) is worth a shot. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 645
Posted By JoeTBM

I like this, unusual that the Harbor Freight one...

I like this, unusual that the Harbor Freight one is more expensive then the Home Depot version
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 645
Posted By JoeTBM

Soak the hell out of it with PB Blaster, wait,...

Soak the hell out of it with PB Blaster, wait, and then try a left hand drill to get it to move out.
second thought is to hammer in a small sacrificial Torx bit, it should bite into the opening and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,899
Posted By JoeTBM

This thread is 11 years dead....welcome to the...

This thread is 11 years dead....welcome to the Bike Forums
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 835
Posted By JoeTBM

Working at a volunteer shop I have seen some...

Working at a volunteer shop I have seen some nasty bottom brackets over the years but that takes the prize, Hopefully you were able to get the fixed cup out as well.
I don't think I would even clean...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,063
Posted By JoeTBM

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/185x123/mq_1_001_d16f710cf6184f72599374545e02054110ee1044.jpgFirst time I have seen this thread and love it.
Park Tool MQ-1...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 544
Posted By JoeTBM

Same tool. Park Tool numbers their items in...

Same tool. Park Tool numbers their items in order, so it was the 22nd BBT tool they made..

Just curious, have you tried grinding down the tooth end of the Nashbar tool so you have a fresh...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 594
Posted By JoeTBM

Let us see if we have one in our bins, I will...

Let us see if we have one in our bins, I will check later this morning for you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 03:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 580
Posted By JoeTBM

Dan, I am not trying to convince you or...

Dan,

I am not trying to convince you or anyone else for that matter. I threw this out there as a possibility.

But I can tell you I have seen this twice, that a crank arm is bent in towards the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-24, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 580
Posted By JoeTBM

Any chance that the NDS crank arm previously was...

Any chance that the NDS crank arm previously was on a bike that fell over and was bent inwards, I have seen some that were bent so bad that they hit the chain stay. If so, it may be possible to...
Forum: Charity Events
01-04-24, 02:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,418
Posted By JoeTBM

Yes, we are in Florida. We had moved to AliBaba...

Yes, we are in Florida. We had moved to AliBaba vs AliExprress a while ago and found one supplier there that was excellent, we now deal with him directly for our large part orders. Quality is fine...
Forum: Charity Events
01-04-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,418
Posted By JoeTBM

Absolutely right and we follow the same policy,...

Absolutely right and we follow the same policy, we have 4 LBS's that feed us bikes, parts, etc. We do not want to jeopardize those relationships. Yes we do sell a few bikes to fund the shop but we do...
Forum: Charity Events
01-04-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,418
Posted By JoeTBM

You may not need the quantities we do and...

You may not need the quantities we do and therefore dealing with a supplier in China may not be the best for you. When we first started, we used ebay for many of our parts and specialized tooling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,037
Posted By JoeTBM

I just ran across this thread and it brought back...

I just ran across this thread and it brought back memories. I had a Raleigh 3 speed with a double basket on the back and a large basket on the front, I think my route was about 80 customers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-23, 02:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By JoeTBM

Looks like rubber O-rings, you can buy a large...

Looks like rubber O-rings, you can buy a large assortment fairly cheaply at Harbor Freight https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=o%20ring%20assortment...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-23, 02:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 705
Posted By JoeTBM

Always wanted to visit that part of Canada, Let...

Always wanted to visit that part of Canada, Let us know if we can help.
Forum: Charity Events
12-30-23, 03:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,418
Posted By JoeTBM

Sorry Ray, I somehow missed this from you. Tight...

Sorry Ray, I somehow missed this from you. Tight bearings on big box store bikes are not uncommon. Poor workmanship and less then premium parts is the typical culprits. I've gotten chains down to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-23, 03:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 705
Posted By JoeTBM

digger Take a look at this thread, maybe some...

digger Take a look at this thread, maybe some interets? https://www.bikeforums.net/charity-events/1242825-volunteer-charity-shops.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 705
Posted By JoeTBM

Where is this shop at?

Where is this shop at?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 04:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 894
Posted By JoeTBM

Ebay is where I first looked for it, we check...

Ebay is where I first looked for it, we check regularly for discontinued tools.

Just found our 3rd copy of a Park Tool MQ-1 https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3vMAAOSwOZlla63O/s-l140.jpg

We love...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-23, 01:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 894
Posted By JoeTBM

Interesting tool but cannot seem to locate a...

Interesting tool but cannot seem to locate a vendor for Stronglight tools; do you know of one? Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-23, 01:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 894
Posted By JoeTBM

Depending on the bolt type, we use either a...

Depending on the bolt type, we use either a straight section of a 6mm hex wrench or a sacrificial socket (typ 13mm) to protect the bolt head and give it a good sharp whack with a large ball-peen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,292
Posted By JoeTBM

Well said, thank you

Well said, thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-23, 01:55 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,292
Posted By JoeTBM

Gentlemen, what are you doing here? You both...

Gentlemen, what are you doing here?

You both are entitled to your opinions. Can't you just agree to disagree rather then mud slinging?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By JoeTBM

Most of the bikes I get donated in our shop are a...

Most of the bikes I get donated in our shop are a lot dirtier then that.. We look for safety and performance issues first. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By JoeTBM

Just an observation, Your tire looks dry rotted...

Just an observation, Your tire looks dry rotted on the sidewall
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-23, 01:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,375
Posted By JoeTBM

I don't understand how you have a pinch flat...

I don't understand how you have a pinch flat being tubeless

https://ebikepursuits.com/what-is-a-pinch-flat/#google_vignette
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-23, 01:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 830
Posted By JoeTBM

I agree that the chain is not properly sized (too...

I agree that the chain is not properly sized (too long), we use the method listed in the Park Tool video listed at the bottom of Post 12. I see a quick link so it should be fairly easy to resize the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-23, 12:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,375
Posted By JoeTBM

He said he was running them tubeless.

He said he was running them tubeless.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By JoeTBM

When you remove the arms, look to see if there is...

When you remove the arms, look to see if there is any corrosion on the pivot ring (brass mostly) and clean using a gun barrel wire brush (I find 9mm .38 are best).

Clean the brake bosses with...
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