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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 71
Posted By FBinNY

You don't offer details about your problem. ...

You don't offer details about your problem.

It seems that MKS doesn't want people to fool with the pedals, which I understand because it's so easy to axially overload radial bearings.

However,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 246
Posted By FBinNY

Agreed, and this is an excellent analogy. The OP...

Agreed, and this is an excellent analogy. The OP would be well served by a visit to a hardware store, looking for a (dried) latex paint stripper. There are plenty, so odds are he'll find something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 706
Posted By FBinNY

As I said, apples and oranges. I don't claim...

As I said, apples and oranges. I don't claim that rims are magically immune to brake wear, just that wearing to near failure is rare for road bikes.
So the fact that you've experienced it doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 706
Posted By FBinNY

This is one of those apples and oranges issues. ...

This is one of those apples and oranges issues. FWIW the DIN mandate for rim wear indicators came after the advent of mountain biking, and mist likely because of it. Prior to mountain biking rim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 706
Posted By FBinNY

I find it interesting (but not surprising) that...

I find it interesting (but not surprising) that you chose to quote me here. Especially since I specifically referenced wet weather as an exception.

Also, it's generally been accepted from day one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 706
Posted By FBinNY

+1 I typically ride rims with a wall...

+1

I typically ride rims with a wall thickness of 1mm, which is less than the wear allowance of most modern rims.

I've never had rim wear issues even with wheels lasting over 25k miles.

IMO...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 143
Posted By FBinNY

You didn't buy them, you stole them. I don't get...

You didn't buy them, you stole them. I don't get worked up about comparisons based on small arcane differences. If the weight is reasonable (and I'm sure it is) the rim width suits your needs, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 143
Posted By FBinNY

Just bumping it up to give you a better shot at...

Just bumping it up to give you a better shot at answer.

Have you gone to the Easton site and looked at pictures?

Either way, they look like nice wheels. If you got them at a good price, why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 582
Posted By FBinNY

As they tell medical students, "when you hear...

As they tell medical students, "when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras".

Slack chains on coaster brake bikes as very common. Add to that the fact that she was able to work the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 239
Posted By FBinNY

So we've offered the OP three possibilities, and...

So we've offered the OP three possibilities, and can't take it further based on the little info offered.

In the OP he mentioned tires (plural), then later weight, though without numbers.

A this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 239
Posted By FBinNY

One should consider Occam's Razor. The...

One should consider Occam's Razor.

The simplest answer is the most likely to be correct.

The hot rim theory needs too many other factors, ie. weight, long descent, etc. While it's not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 239
Posted By FBinNY

Question ---- is there similar damage on the...

Question ---- is there similar damage on the other side?

If so, we're back to under inflation as a possible cause, though it seems awfully fast for that. Keep in mind that under inflation isn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 274
Posted By FBinNY

Actually more important, but generally done by...

Actually more important, but generally done by the builder, or pre-machined into the head tube.

As I said earlier reaming/facing is one and done, so no need to consider unless there was a searing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, remove the rear wheel and measure between...

Yes, remove the rear wheel and measure between the inside of the dropout faces.

Retrofitting disc brakes to this is not a practical option. So start by seeing Shimano's most recent Di2 rim brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 239
Posted By FBinNY

That looks classic for damage caused by the...

That looks classic for damage caused by the overhanging edge of a worn brake shoe.

Had you initially mentioned how fast it was damaged, any experienced mechanic would immediately have keyed on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 246
Posted By FBinNY

Toluene is a common solvent for rubber based...

Toluene is a common solvent for rubber based compounds. If that's what was in the solution, commercial paint thinner should help remove it. In any case, as you try stuff, be aware to NOT USE any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 239
Posted By FBinNY

Excellent point. In hindsight, I may have been...

Excellent point. In hindsight, I may have been giving the OP too much credit in assuming he would have known if shoes were cutting his tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 239
Posted By FBinNY

Wear implies and requires movement. IME bead...

Wear implies and requires movement. IME bead area wear usually results from under inflation, though it can be compounded by dirt and sand. Before trying to add a reinforcement there, I'd try to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 180
Posted By FBinNY

The very first thing to consider is...

The very first thing to consider is synchronicity. Does it click once per crank revolution, wheel revolution, or randomly? That tells you whether it's related to the cranks or your pedaling motion,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 274
Posted By FBinNY

Reaming and facing is a one and done job. Once a...

Reaming and facing is a one and done job. Once a frame has been cut to spec. there's nothing to be gained by doing it again, and may even be counter-productive.

The ONLY reasons I consider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By FBinNY

Clear plastic tubing within the frame serves 2...

Clear plastic tubing within the frame serves 2 purposes.

1- it acts as a guide making cable replacement easier.

2- it reduces friction and cable wear at the exit point.

Otherwise, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 706
Posted By FBinNY

It's not always an issue. The extent of the...

It's not always an issue. The extent of the problem depends on how much wider than the rim, the tire is.

It also depends on how often you remove wheels, and why. If the wheels stay on except for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By FBinNY

Easy enough to check. Create some slack by...

Easy enough to check. Create some slack by pushing brakes closed or RDs inward and tug on the housing.

If one end pulls out without the other end going in, it's bare wire inside. If pulling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 326
Posted By FBinNY

I never bothered with lockring tools for the cone...

I never bothered with lockring tools for the cone on these BBs.

Adjust it close by pushing it around with a punch. Tightening the lockout will push the cone inward because of thread slop.

After...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,305
Posted By FBinNY

I'm still trying to understand why people revive...

I'm still trying to understand why people revive zombie threads just to pointlessly add their 2 cents.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,306
Posted By FBinNY

This is why I pointedly said, "where I...

This is why I pointedly said, "where I live".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 582
Posted By FBinNY

Assuming Mr. 66 is psychic and you truly have...

Assuming Mr. 66 is psychic and you truly have single speed bike, ie. one with a coaster brake, then I'm with the others in suspecting a slack chain.

This is easily fixed, by loosening the rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 582
Posted By FBinNY

One likely cause is a bent chainring tooth, but...

One likely cause is a bent chainring tooth, but that's only one of many possibilities.

We'd need to know much more before being able to offer an intelligent response. Then again, even an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,306
Posted By FBinNY

I have similar experience. On my regular morning...

I have similar experience. On my regular morning route, it was like living in a small town, 7 miles long and 50 yards wide. The UPS driver, police, bus driver, various residents, and many drivers...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,306
Posted By FBinNY

True, but OTOH, where I live, I'm more likely to...

True, but OTOH, where I live, I'm more likely to win at Powerball, than get any official response to a reported violation.

Based on that. I don't buy lottery tickets, nor do I report motorists.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,306
Posted By FBinNY

Not commenting on reporting, but it does nothing...

Not commenting on reporting, but it does nothing to address the OPs concerns, which are more about personal safety here and now, than punishing problem drivers after the fact.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 236
Posted By FBinNY

The stability issue of upright trikes is being a...

The stability issue of upright trikes is being a bit overblown here. Yes, higher means more tippy, but at the speeds these tend to be used, they're more than adequately stable. Upright trikes are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 479
Posted By FBinNY

You can't fix what ain't broke. You now know...

You can't fix what ain't broke.

You now know it's not a loose crank, both because the signs are wrong, and the mechanic checked it in front of you.

It might have been any of a number of things,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By FBinNY

As Kontact pointed out, the pantagraph is set at...

As Kontact pointed out, the pantagraph is set at a downward angle to better follow the slope of a very large cassette. That means the jockey wheel will be farther away on the inner sprockets of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 301
Posted By FBinNY

Mia culpa. No I haven't seen the bars in the...

Mia culpa. No I haven't seen the bars in the flesh. I saw the image on a cell phone, so obviously, and took the slots on the bottom as the cable exits.

So, feel free to disregard my post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By FBinNY

That's more about optimization than a true...

That's more about optimization than a true minimum.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 301
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, I'm aware. The curve I'm speaking of is at...

Yes, I'm aware. The curve I'm speaking of is at the entry area only, and in a plane normal to the bar. If you sketch a side view you'll see the issue I described.

As I said, the maker didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 301
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW this seems like a problematic design, or...

FWIW this seems like a problematic design, or maybe some other parts are missing. "Ramped" cable holes like this are usually used where the enclosed cable enters, with the fulcrum (housing stop) at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,306
Posted By FBinNY

In this instance I'd normally take the lane...

In this instance I'd normally take the lane maintaining a position such that a car cannot pass without a lane change. I do this so a drive won't think he can squeeze by when there another car to his...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 479
Posted By FBinNY

Loose crank arms on square taper manifest with...

Loose crank arms on square taper manifest with more of a click than slip.

IME the most common cause for a slip or skip is a stiff link. Possibly the mechanic lube the chain as he was checking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By FBinNY

I don't try to memorize Shimano spec and...

I don't try to memorize Shimano spec and compatibility details, but here's where you can start.

RD capacity involves both a maximum size cassette, and chain takeup (difference in teeth between...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 247
Posted By FBinNY

Echoing the others here, it sounds more like a...

Echoing the others here, it sounds more like a headset or assembly problem than a fork problem.

FWIW the frame and headset only care about the fork from the crown up. What's below, rigid,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By FBinNY

If I'm reading you right, there's never a minimum...

If I'm reading you right, there's never a minimum size cassette, beyond what's needed to not duplicate sizes. By example a 12s cassette starting at 11t would need to top out at 22t.

Other than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By FBinNY

Everything is simple for those who know. As...

Everything is simple for those who know. As Kontact pointed out, people don't know what they don't know.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 584
Posted By FBinNY

The problem with this thread is that there are...

The problem with this thread is that there are too many viable options.

So, I'll toss in another. 99 cent hose clamp.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By FBinNY

For better or worse, some of us learned this kind...

For better or worse, some of us learned this kind of stuff long before manufacturers provided instructions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 480
Posted By FBinNY

I just ride home, and get there looking like...

I just ride home, and get there looking like something much worse happened.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 480
Posted By FBinNY

IMO carrying first aid on the bike is sort of a...

IMO carrying first aid on the bike is sort of a Catch 22.

The kind of minor stuff you prepare to deal with is only an inconvenience if ignored until you get home. The kind of stuff that really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By FBinNY

Too many claiming the crown.... Will the...

Too many claiming the crown....

Will the real fool please stand up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By FBinNY

That might have been me. I've always sized...

That might have been me. I've always sized chains this way, preferring to carry the longest chain that works.

But you have to follow the entire set of instructions, understanding that...
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