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07-28-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,719
Posted By bldegle2

Carbon Fiber grip FTW...

Carbon Fiber grip FTW...
07-11-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By bldegle2

U want to be aligned with the 6th cog, that way...

U want to be aligned with the 6th cog, that way your deflection to either side will be minimized...pics would be very helpful...
07-08-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,313
Posted By bldegle2

Running 48/33 on a five bolt 110 BCD, and 11/36...

Running 48/33 on a five bolt 110 BCD, and 11/36 10 speed in the rear. Lots of hills where I live, I am getting older than dirt, need the cog ratios so I can feel comfortable climbing, especially the...
07-02-20, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,834
Posted By bldegle2

Accident, scrape on rear derailleur. Hanger is...

Accident, scrape on rear derailleur. Hanger is bent. This is not something to eyeball straight. You need a Dag 2.2 tool or similar to align properly. If off, all sorts of shifting problems will...
06-23-20, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By bldegle2

My experience with rim width has to do with...

My experience with rim width has to do with stability and the feeling of 'solid'. My bike with the narrow rims just doesn't feel as solid as the one with wider rims. I have more confidence bombing...
06-19-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,702
Posted By bldegle2

Vote number 2 for a quick link...

Vote number 2 for a quick link...
06-18-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,739
Posted By bldegle2

Huh? I have had mega EXO/ EVO's give me a fit...

Huh? I have had mega EXO/ EVO's give me a fit where a rubber mallet was necessary too install without bruising the palm of your hand...a rubber mallet is the way to go..depending on tolerances, your...
06-15-20, 06:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By bldegle2

New derailleur, check alignment of hanger, reset...

New derailleur, check alignment of hanger, reset the indexing high and low, then adjust the cable for smoothness. Sounds like your indexing is off a bit, that is why your chain is skipping in the...
06-08-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 604
Posted By bldegle2

If the cables were replaced a month back, I would...

If the cables were replaced a month back, I would be checking that right shifter for possible small wire contamination. I had exactly the same problem last year, replaced the cable, worked for one...
06-07-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,066
Posted By bldegle2

Or, for less than $7 (hint, I bought one on a...

Or, for less than $7 (hint, I bought one on a lark) you can get this...works great. A little modern with the old...does the same as my uber expensive older Cateye wireless on my other bike.
...
06-05-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,365
Posted By bldegle2

Just last year I responded to one of those, I got...

Just last year I responded to one of those, I got a $150 settlement check 6 months later. It was for computer parts.
So, in some cases, it does work...
06-02-20, 07:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,754
Posted By bldegle2

Yes, absolutely. No matter how well laced and...

Yes, absolutely. No matter how well laced and tensioned, all wheels should be re-checked after the first ride or two, especially rear wheels. As with all things that flex, a newly laced wheel will...
05-31-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,286
Posted By bldegle2

If you have a problem with that, then you have a...

If you have a problem with that, then you have a chain wrap problemo. The chain can not be any longer than the Small/Small or there would be problems...good, solid, basic rule.
05-31-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,286
Posted By bldegle2

Rule of thumb, make chain as long as possible in...

Rule of thumb, make chain as long as possible in the small/small, you want just long enough the derailleur mechanism doesn't rub on itself...done..
05-31-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By bldegle2

I just checked Ebay. Saw two solutions. First one...

I just checked Ebay. Saw two solutions. First one was the same derailleur, new, selling between $37 and $43. Or, you can get a clamp-on adaptor and the appropriate Campy braze-on derailleur for about...
05-26-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,420
Posted By bldegle2

Check your rear skewer, I chased an annoyance...

Check your rear skewer, I chased an annoyance similar to this for MONTHS. Put in new skewer, noise gone. Just another place to look. Adding a little grease on each skewer end where it clamps frame...
05-23-20, 05:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,942
Posted By bldegle2

The nipple threads stripped with the hit. You...

The nipple threads stripped with the hit. You need a new nipple too...

You can remove the spoke with wire cutters when you get ready to install the new spoke.
05-22-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,942
Posted By bldegle2

Take a look at the hole when the nipple and spoke...

Take a look at the hole when the nipple and spoke are removed for straightening, check for visible mushrooming, ie; a raised lip on one side as the nipple looks a bit askew from your pic, and...
05-22-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By bldegle2

Rubber mallet, don't be afraid to give it a...

Rubber mallet, don't be afraid to give it a pretty good wack. I went through this with my first FSA, called support, they said same thing, hit it with a rubber mallet. Once in all the way, worked...
05-22-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,942
Posted By bldegle2

Since you don't have a replacement spoke yet and...

Since you don't have a replacement spoke yet and you want to ride I would do this, take tire off, rim tape, etc. Remove spoke and nipple, carefully straighten spoke best as possible, reinstall, true...
05-21-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By bldegle2

cpach, you are right, my bad. My thinking was...

cpach, you are right, my bad. My thinking was skewed, cheap bike, cheap forks. Deleted the post..
05-20-20, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By bldegle2

Ebay, chainring set 53/39 130bcd, lots of hits....

Ebay, chainring set 53/39 130bcd, lots of hits. You should be able to replace the chainrings, both of them for $50 to $100 total, best solution other than a whole new crankset (maybe a compact), and...
05-20-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,058
Posted By bldegle2

The link was for reference. I was particularly...

The link was for reference. I was particularly zeroing in on the 1/4" one, it is in inch pounds, much smaller than the other two. I have one, works very nicely. How often do I use it? Hardly ever.
05-20-20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By bldegle2

There are a vast array of Schwinn suspension...

There are a vast array of Schwinn suspension forks on EBAY, $29.99 and up. You just need to identify the correct one and go for it. Your ride will stay a bit cushier, something to think of in...
05-20-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,672
Posted By bldegle2

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-SM-SP17-M-Bicycle...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-SM-SP17-M-Bicycle-Bottom-Bracket-Low-Friction-High-Grade-Cable-Guide-BB/291296453318?epid=1104021728&hash=item43d29f22c6:g:zyIAAOSwTZhbt-aj new guide on the cheap...
05-20-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,058
Posted By bldegle2

You want to get a torque wrench like this one...

You want to get a torque wrench like this one https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-63881.html, it is calibrated in inch pounds, not foot pounds, bikes are delicate...
05-19-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By bldegle2

The creaking skewer. I chased much the same for...

The creaking skewer. I chased much the same for months, then replaced the rear skewer and viola, silence. Yes, me too for different pedals, two different bottom brackets, double and triple checked...
05-17-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By bldegle2

I prefer the quick link. I have had more than...

I prefer the quick link. I have had more than one fail (replacement pin) on the road, limped home on one after banging it back together with two rocks, stranded and had to walk 2.5 miles home on the...
05-17-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
Posted By bldegle2

I have had that happen a time or two. Mysteries....

I have had that happen a time or two. Mysteries. EZ fix...
05-14-20, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,111
Posted By bldegle2

"My gear indicators are my heart, my lungs and...

"My gear indicators are my heart, my lungs and that ages old glance down between my legs. Andy"

Yup, that pretty much covers it.
05-14-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 949
Posted By bldegle2

input 'chain lube' in the search box, you will...

input 'chain lube' in the search box, you will find everything you need...it will be an extensive list with lots of good information...
05-12-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,756
Posted By bldegle2

disconnect cable at caliper end, then pull the...

disconnect cable at caliper end, then pull the brake handle, check travel. Me, I would be using cable catch/stretch pliers as a holder for the cable while pulling the brake handle. Might be a broken...
05-11-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,799
Posted By bldegle2

I just went on Ebay, punched in bsa gxp, lots of...

I just went on Ebay, punched in bsa gxp, lots of stuff for way less than what you are looking at on Amazon...
05-06-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,799
Posted By bldegle2

Here is another suggestion. I have cranks that...

Here is another suggestion. I have cranks that are 5 bolt 110 bcd, both original 50/34. I ordered several 33 tooth Zephyr inner rings and ran the 50/33 with the 110 5 bolt, then shopped around and...
05-06-20, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By bldegle2

Without a picture.....your gonna get a lot of...

Without a picture.....your gonna get a lot of suggestions...drilling out carefully is the way to go. If you drill carefully with progressively larger drill bits after the first drill makes it all...
05-02-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,980
Posted By bldegle2

I have tried many different chain lubes over the...

I have tried many different chain lubes over the years, wet, dry, silicon based, graphite based and so forth. Ditto on MarcusT comment...

I recently swapped over to Bioshield T-9, a paraffin wax...
05-02-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By bldegle2

If 68mm Engish threaded, which I assume since it...

If 68mm Engish threaded, which I assume since it is Octolink V1 (I had one for years), then no problemo. You need a new crankset and BB. Both my bikes are converted to external, one a FSA, the other...
05-02-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By bldegle2

It might be fine for the middle gears, but at...

It might be fine for the middle gears, but at either end there will be extra noise and possible chain 'jumping', especially if cranking with force. The extra fiction will wear out chains much faster,...
05-02-20, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,490
Posted By bldegle2

The threads do look damaged. Basically you need...

The threads do look damaged. Basically you need to chase it with an threading die. You can see lots of material in the thread valley's and some of the thread ridges themselves are gone on the top...
05-02-20, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,647
Posted By bldegle2

If you feel the chain line is off a bit, put in a...

If you feel the chain line is off a bit, put in a spacer washer on the drive side and receheck the line. Usually those spacers come with the BB itself, or maybe with your crankset...
04-30-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,477
Posted By bldegle2

That front wheel just needs some truing. Give me...

That front wheel just needs some truing. Give me 5 minutes and it would be near perfect. Many U tube vids to help. Just remember, you loosen one side and tightened the other, helps to keep the...
04-30-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Posted By bldegle2

The local shop had one that did much the same...

The local shop had one that did much the same they were working before one of our group rides. Turns out a 'reset' of the DI2, then a normal shifter tuneup got it back to normal. No amount of...
04-30-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By bldegle2

Go back on Ebay, I found two of them this AM....

Go back on Ebay, I found two of them this AM....
04-28-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 774
Posted By bldegle2

Replace it, if it blows at the slice while on a...

Replace it, if it blows at the slice while on a ride, you get my drift...
04-26-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Posted By bldegle2

I can vouch an 11sp chain works just fine on a...

I can vouch an 11sp chain works just fine on a 10sp setup...
04-23-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,258
Posted By bldegle2

Use a vise, very carefully, should be able to...

Use a vise, very carefully, should be able to slip the two pieces together, just make sure it 'flushes' with the surface like the other ones. It will not 'deform' with the vise. Then install as...
04-21-20, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,219
Posted By bldegle2

Just for reference, I change my chain at least...

Just for reference, I change my chain at least twice a year. Chainrings also, but not twice a year, about every third chain swappage....your stuff was worn out, ready for problems...
04-20-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,042
Posted By bldegle2

This is the one that works very easily, one hand...

This is the one that works very easily, one hand adjustment while on the...
04-18-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,042
Posted By bldegle2

On my jag adjusters they came with end...

On my jag adjusters they came with end barrels/cable covers. one end of the jag it fit very snugly, the other end fit with some play allowing simple twisting to adjust...I don't particularly like the...
04-12-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,606
Posted By bldegle2

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