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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-21, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,683
Posted By RowdyTI

So in that case unless it's an Ice Tech, I should...

So in that case unless it's an Ice Tech, I should get a Chinese replacement, which is 1/3 the price of the Shimano or SRAM even when those are on sale. For how long is a rotor expected to remain true...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-21, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,683
Posted By RowdyTI

Superior Rotor: SRAM Centerline or Shimano RT66?

Any thoughts? Both are the same price. I'll be replacing a Tektro rotor.

Also have access to a reasonably priced Ice Tech RT86.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,825
Posted By RowdyTI

Why did you need to replace the thru axle on your...

Why did you need to replace the thru axle on your Vassago?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,825
Posted By RowdyTI

True, but I suspect torque varies depending on...

True, but I suspect torque varies depending on how well lubricated you have the threads, and I haven't heard any definitive answers about how these torque specs are calculated. For the Maxle Stealth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,825
Posted By RowdyTI

Do you use a torque wrench on your thru axles?

Do you use a torque wrench on your thru axles?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,825
Posted By RowdyTI

They also say their washers are superior:Why POM...

They also say their washers are superior:Why POM washers?https://hardlite-components.com/2020/08/12/why-pom-washers/

Do you think they exaggerate the benefits 6 mm vs 5 mm and of POM washers vs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,825
Posted By RowdyTI

Why a 6mm Allen key? - Thru Axles

https://hardlite-components.com/2020/11/24/why-a-6mm-allen-key/

Do you agree 6mm is superior to 5mm for thru axles?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-20, 11:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

What's that mean? Seems weird.

What's that mean? Seems weird.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-20, 11:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

6 bolt.

6 bolt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-20, 10:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

I would leave on the grease and use a small hand...

I would leave on the grease and use a small hand tool, going slow, feeling when a good tightness is achieved. If you go slow and have some lube on the threads, you'll certainly have sense enough to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

Exactly. Bike torque specs are almost certainly...

Exactly. Bike torque specs are almost certainly based on dry screws. This is why it's not uncommon to read of people using torque wrenches stripping threads and snapping bolts. A good lubricant on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

Untrue in reality, only in Utopia. See here: ...

Untrue in reality, only in Utopia. See here:

Another says:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

Comments on the two quotes that follow? ...

Comments on the two quotes that follow?



And here's another similar commentary from someone else:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/s...

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/slx-m670/SM-RT66.htmlhttps://www.tektro.com/products.php?p=95

I believe either of these two reasonably priced and readily available rotors should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 04:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

Doubtful they're counterfeit from highly rated...

Doubtful they're counterfeit from highly rated sellers, and being $35 instead of $60 isn't a stretch considering the markup of typical American bike shops. The better question is if I'm going to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

Well, they're half that price with free shipping...

Well, they're half that price with free shipping from China. The Tektro original is only $22 on Amazon.com. Is this rotor really worth three times as much? What benefits would I notice?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

You recommend getting it shipped from China using...

You recommend getting it shipped from China using SpeedPak? The nice thing about the actual Tektro replacement is that it's sold directly by Amazon.com.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,843
Posted By RowdyTI

What's much worse about over-tightening a 20 mm...

What's much worse about over-tightening a 20 mm thru axle? When I've taken off mine, I can see some of the threads have never been engaged. Remember it's a big burly bolt. My generic thru axle made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,843
Posted By RowdyTI

Thru Axle Torque

I asked HardLite why their thru axles specify 8 to 10 NM torque versus Maxle Stealth's at 9 to 13.5 NM, and I was told the axles are the same material, but they don't think it's necessary to tighten...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By RowdyTI

How come on torque wrench reviews I commonly read...

How come on torque wrench reviews I commonly read things like this?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

It's a hassle installing it only to find out it's...

It's a hassle installing it only to find out it's inferior and I need to buy something else. Consider all the time wasted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By RowdyTI

Thanks. How do you like this torque wrench? I...

Thanks. How do you like this torque wrench? I heard the included bits are soft metal junk and that upgraded bits are a significant improvement.

If I'm trying to hit 10 NM for a thru axle and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By RowdyTI

I have this (TLA28NM):...

I have this (TLA28NM): https://www.torqueproductscanada.ca/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=np

Here's the bits I was considering:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

https://www.amazon.com/HemeraPhit-Mountain-160mm-B...

https://www.amazon.com/HemeraPhit-Mountain-160mm-Bicycle-Rotors/dp/B06XH9DZ3B/ref=sr_1_1

Is this as good as the Tektro rotors and fully compatible?

Also would like a link to a superior product...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

Tektro HD-M275. Why would the hub matter?

Tektro HD-M275. Why would the hub matter?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By RowdyTI

New Bits for Torque Wrench

Wiha 71397 2.0 to 6.0mm Hex Metric Insert Bit, 6-Piece Will these work fine with my CDI Torque Products TorqControl TLA28NM? The included bits are low quality and I'm looking to upgrade them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,211
Posted By RowdyTI

Tektro 160mm Disc Rotor Replacement

Which replacements do you recommend for this rotor? Will the 160mm SRAM Centerline be good? Some of the reviews for the off name rotors on Amazon say they have poor stopping power. I'm the sort of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

For a bit more money, wouldn't it be better...

For a bit more money, wouldn't it be better investing in this?
https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Torque-Wrench-Allen-Socket/dp/B01N5WZRHI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Every single one of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

Well, I was thinking accurate calibration...

Well, I was thinking accurate calibration probably isn't important for bike work. The low torque wrenches would stay calibrated much longer than the higher torque ones, and even after 5 years I doubt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

How about this one?...

How about this one? https://www.kctoolco.com/wera-074705-4-0-8-8-nm-adjustable-torque-pistol-grip-screwdriver/Wera 7443 4.0 - 8.8 Nm Adjustable Torque Pistol Grip Screwdriver
That should do most of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,916
Posted By RowdyTI

Sometimes people relying fully on the torque...

Sometimes people relying fully on the torque wrench strip bolts. That could happen if you're working with a generous application of anti-seize and the torque specification is for dry fastening....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 08:48 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 30,051
Posted By RowdyTI

The bikes we ride are precision instruments, not...

The bikes we ride are precision instruments, not bikes for little kids. None of us want to ride deformed bearings that don't roll optimally. rydabent has decades of experience as an industry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 30,051
Posted By RowdyTI

Exactly. I've read many of your posts and you...

Exactly. I've read many of your posts and you know what you're talking about. Also just getting on the bike and riding it adds a lot of extra load versus freely spinning the wheels in the stand....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 30,051
Posted By RowdyTI

Yes, it is still true.

Yes, it is still true.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 30,051
Posted By RowdyTI

Exactly. This is my conclusion as well. Even...

Exactly. This is my conclusion as well. Even having zero preload, even some clearance -- even a lot of clearance -- is better for bearing life than excessive preload, and it doesn't take much preload...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 30,051
Posted By RowdyTI

Agreed. Bearings are loaded when you get on the...

Agreed. Bearings are loaded when you get on the bike. If there's more than slight preload before you get on the bike, the load on the bearings is going to be excessive and cause premature wear. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 821
Posted By RowdyTI

If the sample size is good for one application...

If the sample size is good for one application and lasts 1000 km, it's a reasonable deal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By RowdyTI

Excellent anecdote. There's nothing better than...

Excellent anecdote. There's nothing better than true pros like that. The reason I asked is because I was told many LBS employees fall far short of being called real mechanics even though they work on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,264
Posted By RowdyTI

Pay attention to this: ...

Pay attention to this:



https://www.bearingtips.com/preload-how-much-is-too-much/

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-20, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By RowdyTI

Was it a real senior mechanic who fixed it for...

Was it a real senior mechanic who fixed it for you or just a basic shop employee?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-20, 01:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,490
Posted By RowdyTI

What I found is that the disc is too far to one...

What I found is that the disc is too far to one side of the frame when I don't push on the part of the frame at the drive train side. Every time I do up the thru axle without pushing the frame in on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,280
Posted By RowdyTI

How is anti-seize vastly different than lubing a...

How is anti-seize vastly different than lubing a fastener with oil? Permatex calls their anti-seize a lubricant. It's just an oil base with finely ground soft metal particles. You say "vastly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,280
Posted By RowdyTI

My understanding is any anti-seize at the time of...

My understanding is any anti-seize at the time of application is more lubricating than grease because the solids are very finely ground.

Here's the link:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,280
Posted By RowdyTI

"25% less torque (compared to dry) on fasteners lubricated with anything"

Full article: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/anti-seize-and-over-torquing-bolts.604971/

I've read in multiple reviews of torque wrenches where the person goes to recommended torque and strips...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By RowdyTI

Yes, that mechanic also was ham-fisted and...

Yes, that mechanic also was ham-fisted and stripped the screw head a bit by trying to tighten it without having the tool fully inserted. Now I only let senior mechanics work on my bike. This also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By RowdyTI

Chainstay part of frame stretching?

A mechanic told me he thought my frame where I do up the rear thru axle had stretched a bit because when he tightened the thru axle he could feel the frame coming in a bit. Have you heard of an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-20, 11:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,278
Posted By RowdyTI

See this:...

See this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqWmDrK9dNE

It sounds like the preload was too high, which will destroy bearings much sooner.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,490
Posted By RowdyTI

OK. Another question: am I going to have to have...

OK. Another question: am I going to have to have the shifting cables and deraileur adjusted after doing that? It seems there's going to be different alignment. What symptoms will I notice if I need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 09:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,490
Posted By RowdyTI

So what do you suggest?

So what do you suggest?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,490
Posted By RowdyTI

So how come just undoing the thru axle and...

So how come just undoing the thru axle and re-tightening it to proper torque, I'm getting rub sometimes?
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