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02-21-22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By Seb1987

Inner tube sizes and what's written on the box

So I have a tyre that is 44-622 - 28x1.65 - 700x42C. Unfortunately it has gone flat so I'm looking at schwalbe inner tube boxes so I can replace that flat but I need to be sure of something. On the...
05-17-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By Seb1987

I can't seem to find other 3x8 models available....

I can't seem to find other 3x8 models available. So I'm looking at the 3x9 Sora model now. So just like me your other components are Claris but your front derailleur is Sora 3x9?
05-17-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By Seb1987

The crank has 50-39-30 teeth so I'll take a look

The crank has 50-39-30 teeth so I'll take a look
05-17-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,633
Posted By Seb1987

Thanks for the solid advice :). Now I have a much...

Thanks for the solid advice :). Now I have a much better idea on how to aproach this and I'll be putting into practice what you've said. The owner mentioned, at my job interview, that does he wants...
05-17-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,633
Posted By Seb1987

Yeah I've been reading on bike sizing. If they...

Yeah I've been reading on bike sizing. If they have a chart then I should be fine. I would ask the customer his size and then tell them I'll go look up the size for them on the chart. They'd prefer...
05-17-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By Seb1987

Putting together Shimano Claris components

So I bought a second hand bike not so long ago. The transmission on the bike is lowsy but I knew that when I got it. I intend to change everything with Shimano Claris components. Nothing fancy nor...
05-16-21, 03:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,633
Posted By Seb1987

Working in a bicycle store

Hey y'all :D. So I'm about to do be tested as a bicycle salesman for my first bicycle job. The store sells only commuter, gravel, touring, compact, folding and city E-bikes. The goal is to find the...
03-29-21, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By Seb1987

Chain sizing with a rear shock

Hello there :)

So I was watching videos on chainsizing for E mountain bikes with rear suspension.
First video with a normal mountain bike: The mechanic disengages the rear shock and compresses...
03-22-21, 02:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,797
Posted By Seb1987

Tektro brakes and shimano mineral oil

Hello all :). So I intend to buy a hydraulic brake bleed kit. I use tektro brakes (mineral oil written on the brakes) but can I use Shimano mineral oil or another brand to bleed the brakes or does it...
03-06-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By Seb1987

Cassette fitting to the right frame size?

So I aquired a 2nd hand Scott AFD Sport 2004 and I'm going to change the wheels, tyres, brakes, and the groupset (I'm looking at the the Shimano Tiagra 4700 groupset). It was tough to find the bike's...
03-04-21, 04:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,125
Posted By Seb1987

Well since it's a non profit organization I'm...

Well since it's a non profit organization I'm guessing maybe petrol is cheaper than degreaser. They really try to re-use as much as possible too. It's stored on a shelf in a 40mē room which actually...
03-03-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,125
Posted By Seb1987

Petrol instead of degreaser

So I'm a volunteer at a community bike workshop. Today we ran out of degreaser so the lead mechanic there told me to use petrol instead. I was comepletely stunned. Petrol?! You can use petrol to...
03-03-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,428
Posted By Seb1987

I have been tinkering with my bikes and studying...

I have been tinkering with my bikes and studying bicycle mechanics for a few months now but I've been volunteering at a local bike community workshop. Ever since I started doing that I've found it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By Seb1987

It's for riding fast and for long distances. I...

It's for riding fast and for long distances. I already have a city bike. And I would be one of those people where if someone said road bike I would think a race/endurance bike for going long...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By Seb1987

Buying my first road bike but unsure of the wheel size...

Hey yall :)
So I'm looking to buy my first second hand road bike, it's so exciting :D and have spent hours searching for one. I'm 1m74 and figured out that the right frame size, of a road bike, for...
02-19-21, 03:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By Seb1987

Shorter chain

So I recently put a new chain on my bike. To be specific I switched from a KMC Z8.3 chain to a KMC X8. My bike has 3 chainrings with an 8 speed cassette. When adding the new chain, straight out the...
02-01-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Seb1987

Rotor compatibility

So I believe my Tektro TR160-24 rotors are reaching the end of their lives. They are 160mm in diameter. I'm having a hard time finding them for replacement and then I thought why not try another...
01-29-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,644
Posted By Seb1987

I'll go to my LBS then with one of the ball...

I'll go to my LBS then with one of the ball bearings cause just one of them looked like it has a tiny tiny bit og rust on it.
01-29-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,290
Posted By Seb1987

Clean rags and towels

I've been removing old grease from my bike with a bunch of rags/towels but now they are very filthy with old grease. I've been putting them in the washing machine, 3 times so far, and that does the...
01-20-21, 04:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,644
Posted By Seb1987

Hub Ball bearings

Today I opened up my hubs to inspect, clean and grease them for the 1st time in 4 years. I believe I may need to get new ball bearings but are all hub ball bearings the same size? :)
01-14-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By Seb1987

Well I've actually been reading online about...

Well I've actually been reading online about composite pedals and they seem to have appeared on the market only 5 years ago. Whether they are better it seems maybe yes actually. They are lighter,...
01-13-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By Seb1987

Contacted the manufacturer DMR and this was their...

Contacted the manufacturer DMR and this was their reply:
"Our V6 entry level pedal is non-serviceable. If it is within its warranty period of 1 year it ma be worth contacting your point of sale...
01-13-21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By Seb1987

Play in my pedal

Hey there ;)

There is play in my DMR V6 Nylon right flat pedal, after looking up online at videos for overhauling pedals I removed the dust cap and to my surprise I couldn't see a locknut inside....
Forum: Introductions
01-13-21, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By Seb1987

Hello everyone

Hello there,

I'm Sebastien and I'm studying bike mechanics so I can work in a bike store sometime soon, I hope :)
The pandemic has illustrated in my city, Brussels, that cycling is the future...
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