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Forum: Commuting

08-06-12, 11:06 PM

Replies: 11

Are pinhead locks defunct or going out of business?

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Posted By zaskargo

I don't think it'd hurt to use them (unless you...

I don't think it'd hurt to use them (unless you lose the key). My experience was that it was impossible to get a replacement key in a timely (month) fashion, and it was trivial to defeat them with...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-14-12, 10:05 PM

Replies: 7

Why Does My Bike Have A Front End Shimmy?

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Posted By zaskargo

Apply your front brake hard, and then push the...

Apply your front brake hard, and then push the bike forward and backward with downward pressure on the front wheel. That should allow you to feel if the headset is loose.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-14-12, 10:02 PM

Replies: 6

Nexus 3-speed very slow to downshift

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Posted By zaskargo

Thanks for the response. It's definitely not just...

Thanks for the response. It's definitely not just a matter of easing up on the pedals, that doesn't seem to make much difference. I have other 7- and 3-speed Nexus bikes so I'm used to the feel of...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-14-12, 02:09 AM

Replies: 18

Screw-on 7 speed clusters

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Posted By zaskargo

The most popular company that currently...

The most popular company that currently manufactures freewheels (the technical term for what you're after) is IRD. They make one that is a 13 - 15 - 18 - 21 - 24 - 28 - 32. Few make or made an evenly...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-14-12, 01:54 AM

Replies: 6

Nexus 3-speed very slow to downshift

Views: 5,189

Posted By zaskargo

Nexus 3-speed very slow to downshift

I have a Nexus 3-speed hub (on an Electra Amsterdam women's) that is slow to downshift. I've adjusted the tension correctly, I believe, so that the yellow indicator is centered between the lines in...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-04-12, 09:24 PM

Replies: 0

Replace smallest cog on IRD 13-32 freewheel?

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Posted By zaskargo

Replace smallest cog on IRD 13-32 freewheel?

Hi, I've chipped a tooth on my 13-tooth cog on my IRD freewheel, and it's causing a lot of problems. Skips under load, and worse, throws the chain off on some shifts (if it drops onto the missing...

Forum: Commuting

03-03-12, 12:10 AM

Replies: 33

Proper Way to Lock Up Your Bike

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Posted By zaskargo

The Pinhead skewers are better than nothing, but...

The Pinhead skewers are better than nothing, but they can be defeated in seconds using a Gator Grips universal socket, which you can buy for $11 at Home Depot. I was actually glad this was the case,...

Forum: Commuting

03-03-12, 12:08 AM

Replies: 41

what bike lock do you like?

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Posted By zaskargo

The Pinhead skewers offer some protection against...

The Pinhead skewers offer some protection against casual theft, but they can be removed easily in seconds using a universal socket (Home Depot sells the Gator Grip brand, $11).

Forum: Commuting

03-02-12, 05:51 PM

Replies: 11

Are pinhead locks defunct or going out of business?

Views: 4,449

Posted By zaskargo

Wow, the Gator Grips universal socket ($11 at...

Wow, the Gator Grips universal socket ($11 at Home Depot) opened my very tightly fastened Pinhead lock with no problem in 30 seconds.

Forum: Commuting

03-02-12, 03:08 PM

Replies: 11

Are pinhead locks defunct or going out of business?

Views: 4,449

Posted By zaskargo

It looks like it's very easy to open a PinHead...

It looks like it's very easy to open a PinHead locking skewer using a universal socket such as Gator Grip makes, so I'll give that a try instead.

Forum: Commuting

03-02-12, 02:10 PM

Replies: 11

Are pinhead locks defunct or going out of business?

Views: 4,449

Posted By zaskargo

Thanks for the update. I guess I'll try sending...

Thanks for the update. I guess I'll try sending them a postal letter. It's been a few weeks, probably five phonecalls, several contact form submissions, Facebook wall posting, etc. No response...

Forum: Commuting

03-01-12, 07:44 PM

Replies: 11

Are pinhead locks defunct or going out of business?

Views: 4,449

Posted By zaskargo

Are pinhead locks defunct or going out of business?

Hi,

I have a set of wheels locked up with Pinhead locking skewers. I need to order a replacement key, and for the past few weeks, I've been trying to get in touch with the company to no avasl....

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