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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-21, 04:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,173
Posted By FTB

If you still have the remaining chain links from...

If you still have the remaining chain links from installation, you can add more links as long as you don't push the pin the entire way out so you can use it again.
I STRONGLY advise AGAINST this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,079
Posted By FTB

shimano tech docx (https://si.shimano.com/#/) ...

shimano tech docx (https://si.shimano.com/#/)

dealer manuals and all
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,807
Posted By FTB

Tire wear is VERY dependent on the tire itself....

Tire wear is VERY dependent on the tire itself. GP5000s can be replaced when threads are showing as others have said but really if its that long, and you are down tot the puncture belt but I doubt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-21, 04:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,089
Posted By FTB

I am finding myself agreeing with VB more and...

I am finding myself agreeing with VB more and more.
I really rate white industries. Their hubs are flawless as long as you don't gorilla-fist their 2mm adjustment collar. They are so much better in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-21, 03:55 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,570
Posted By FTB

I am struggling to understand why anyone riding...

I am struggling to understand why anyone riding 36 or 32 spoke wheels for that matter are concerned about aerodynamics at all.
The difference between 2.0/1.5/2.0 spokes and bladed spokes such as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By FTB

cbf doing so myself but some like to deburr...

cbf doing so myself but some like to deburr velocity rims of recent. I use heavy weight instead of your light weight oil 80w-90 as per Jobst iirc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,643
Posted By FTB

I wish I was this good at searching for threads ...

I wish I was this good at searching for threads
Dude replying like it was posted yesterday ahah, no hate bro hope you find your standover -- check here https://geometrygeeks.bike/search?q=litespeed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-21, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By FTB

Yes it looks like an issue If the seller...

Yes it looks like an issue
If the seller doesn't know much about bikes but knows enough to know that this is an issue, it is likely that the damaged threads will stop the headset from being adjusted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-21, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 871
Posted By FTB

What rear hub do you have? IIRC Giant use DT...

What rear hub do you have? IIRC Giant use DT internals so unlikely in that scenario however you say its a custom build so perhaps different rear hub?
Just brainstorming but could be that one or more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-21, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By FTB

Yep, and also to the OP, they have a shield on...

Yep, and also to the OP, they have a shield on them to protect the 'tail' from being kinked in transit so look like this removed (the thing you looking for)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-21, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By FTB

Yea thanks for the reply to what was probably...

Yea thanks for the reply to what was probably just a silly post :o
Hoping a shop owner etc like an unbanned Scrod may have seen them in person or something or maybe suzue just cutting corners?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By FTB

Suzue Novatec scandal?

Suzue re-released their carbon track hubs recently, this time with sealed bearings. I haven't seen them in person yet so I took a look at pictures online and couldn't help but notice that they don't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,239
Posted By FTB

Only big issue is chain stretch, which won't even...

Only big issue is chain stretch, which won't even have to be much to greatly affect chain tension.

Not to be that person or anything but I strongly suggest to run a magic front brake before you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,805
Posted By FTB

At the 10 o clock position, It looks like the two...

At the 10 o clock position, It looks like the two neighbouring spokes go to the same far away flange. hard to tell even on just this but perhaps it could be with the entire wheel too?

The spokes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,805
Posted By FTB

Measure measure measure

Assuming that the wheel is laced correctly as you believe, I am almost certain that the mfg supplied ERD is incorrect. mfg supplied ERD are always off due to being measured incorrectly or wear on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-21, 11:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,130
Posted By FTB

Is there an issue? The cable gains tension, or is...

Is there an issue? The cable gains tension, or is shortened, rather, as you shift up the cassette which enables you to shift gears, that's why you move the gear lever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-21, 05:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,199
Posted By FTB

I believe the 39t and up (varies slightly...

I believe the 39t and up (varies slightly depending on cassette range) of the XT cassettes are made of aluminum and wear far far far faster than the other steel cogs, even those far smaller. I do not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-27-21, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By FTB

This. Great company with great products to boot

This. Great company with great products to boot
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,558
Posted By FTB

No worries. Sorry, sort of confused so please...

No worries. Sorry, sort of confused so please correct me if I'm wrong,
AFAIK you have the old FD cable still installed? You can remove that and will in fact, need to in order to remove the bb guide...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-21, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By FTB

I am aware that pro cyclists used to ride an...

I am aware that pro cyclists used to ride an oval, rotor QRing or absolute black inner ring while still riding their sponsored outer ring (e.g. shimano). I do not know of any one doing this at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 05:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By FTB

Good question. If you want shifting to work...

Good question. If you want shifting to work across both the rear wheel on your bike and the kickr, the you need the same number of cogs on each cassette. SO since you have claris 8 speed, you need a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 05:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,975
Posted By FTB

I cbf using the plate on my own bike. On a...

I cbf using the plate on my own bike. On a customers bike it would be a different story but point being I don't believe you need the plate. May I suggest you ride the bike without the plate and then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By FTB

:lol: one of those customers are we?

:lol: one of those customers are we?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,084
Posted By FTB

Are the hubs Cube branded? I appreciate that you...

Are the hubs Cube branded? I appreciate that you need 10 posts for pics but every hub is different.
How do you know the freehub needs service?
Do you know that the freehub has open pawls which are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 04:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,558
Posted By FTB

The cable guide is installed rather easily, one...

The cable guide is installed rather easily, one end at a time and then the second side snaps in place to keep it there momentarily until the cable tension keeps it there.
To remove it, however is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 04:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,012
Posted By FTB

OP, yes it will work :thumb:

OP, yes it will work :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By FTB

fixed that for you :D Yes so you could...

fixed that for you :D

Yes so you could loosen the Disc side (drive side/low tension in your case) to bring the rim towards the freehub body/cassette side (NDS/high tension in your case). YOUR low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By FTB

Yep all good, I think ALL of the confusion came...

Yep all good, I think ALL of the confusion came from us thinking the DS was the freehub side
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By FTB

:wtf: Ffs, You do realise that this information...

:wtf:
Ffs, You do realise that this information is VITAL in order to help you.

The dish has to be opposite then since the lower bracing angle side wil have to have higher tension to stay in dish,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-21, 03:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,740
Posted By FTB

OP, how are you measuring dish?? Perhaps your...

OP, how are you measuring dish?? Perhaps your TS-2.2 is out of calibration?
Try flipping the wheel around in the stand to see if your dish is in fact ******
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-21, 05:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,691
Posted By FTB

TLDR but Wera Hex Plus wrenches. Nothing better...

TLDR but
Wera Hex Plus wrenches. Nothing better than these german pieces of art IMO although the steel is so hard that it can almost damage softer metal (even cheeeeeep steel still) bolts but is not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-21, 04:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,644
Posted By FTB

Good idea replacing the ball bearings :thumb:,...

Good idea replacing the ball bearings :thumb:, can make a big difference especially in conjunction with the fresh grease, but I guess you knew that.
Two things to keep in mind

Bearing size
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By FTB

It's not the same. Sorry to be pedantic, but...

It's not the same. Sorry to be pedantic, but Sheldon Brown has got different cog's shoulder (innermost threaded portion) to center of teeth measurements, showing that they are not always the same....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By FTB

They will not work since the FSA crank has a 30mm...

They will not work since the FSA crank has a 30mm alloy spindle with a different spline shape to the one found on the 24mm steel shimano spindle. If you have them apart, you will see what I mean. A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-20, 05:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,923
Posted By FTB

I am not familiar with the contend range, however...

I am not familiar with the contend range, however I had a quick check and it seems that the only difference apart from claris vs sora is that the ar3 comes with the shimano hollowtech 2 cranks (the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-20, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,468
Posted By FTB

Sorry to hear it didn't work. Best of luck with...

Sorry to hear it didn't work. Best of luck with another FD if you manage to find one
Luke
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,468
Posted By FTB

I should have mentioned to very slightly toe the...

I should have mentioned to very slightly toe the cage in. Very slightly. It is more that slightly in is better than slightly out if anything. And make sure the indexing is appropriate after changing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 868
Posted By FTB

This and this. Unless your brake pads are down to...

This and this. Unless your brake pads are down to the 'totally f*cked' wear point, nothing else should really be causing shuddering when braking. Anything else would have been screaming obvious.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,468
Posted By FTB

First of all, since you flushed the shifter, I'm...

First of all, since you flushed the shifter, I'm assuming that the lever feel lead you to do this, but following your train of thought, it is likely the FD itself
I see WT already replied mentioned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,909
Posted By FTB

Semi-innovative as I believe they are really just...

Semi-innovative as I believe they are really just an improvement upon old and cheap one-piece cranksets (being all CF and huge spindle) but a shame they require the proprietary 65mm bb shell to fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-20, 03:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,512
Posted By FTB

If you're talking about the valve cores, they're...

If you're talking about the valve cores, they're removable. But yes, I agree the valve section of the actual tube seems to be the weekest.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,739
Posted By FTB

Ultrasonic cleaners are awesome. They don't have...

Ultrasonic cleaners are awesome. They don't have to be the super expensive ones but I have one that fits 11-30 cassettes fine and wouldn't go smaller. The heating function on some of them is awful,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,739
Posted By FTB

So it was you that snatched up the last of em...

So it was you that snatched up the last of em :twitchy:
RIP un55
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-20, 04:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,512
Posted By FTB

There's definitely pros and cons. I've used...

There's definitely pros and cons.
I've used them on a few sets of wheels so I'm fairly familiar with them.
first, the price. They're expensive. Unless you can get them cheaper than rrp, I can't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,739
Posted By FTB

Good thinking with price hikes. Hoping this...

Good thinking with price hikes. Hoping this doesn't happen but it's perhaps inevitable unless fewer people ride. I'm wishing my mini shop was better, and more organised like yours :rolleyes:



I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 08:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,739
Posted By FTB

Great idea. Here in NZ its not too bad yet....

Great idea. Here in NZ its not too bad yet. Cassettes and chains are the worst atm. this is mainly from a consumer standpoint, however. I'm hoping some people may able to provide some information on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,739
Posted By FTB

What have you stocked up on through COVID19?

With the increased demand and further limited supply from manufacturers around the world, everything from chains to brake pads have been hard to get a hold of (at least for some) due to Covid, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-20, 04:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,245
Posted By FTB

Seems to be the consensus. Thanks for replying...

Seems to be the consensus. Thanks for replying :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-20, 03:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,245
Posted By FTB

Good advice, thanks. I wouldn't normally even...

Good advice, thanks. I wouldn't normally even consider bladed spokes, but I'm getting a steal on them. If they never get dispatched though, I'll move to round for this set for sure. FWIW I'm getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-20, 03:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,245
Posted By FTB

Sweet, thanks. the Difference seems rather...

Sweet, thanks. the Difference seems rather negligible. I doubt cheap brass washers have a tolerance of less than 0.05mm anyways


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