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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-22, 11:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By ahilito

ah great, thanks for all these responses.

ah great, thanks for all these responses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-22, 01:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By ahilito

Shimano RSX Brake-Shifters - jammed?

Hi,

I'm trying to re-cable an old pair of Shimano RSX brake-shifters but am having difficulties getting the cable out of the right hand shifter, which despite being shifted down to the hardest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By ahilito

Thanks so much for this advice, makes it all very...

Thanks so much for this advice, makes it all very clear and avoids me questioning myself at every step :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By ahilito

I'm going to paint this myself, although I was...

I'm going to paint this myself, although I was just going to go with the metallic look, so just some anti-rust/varnish on top of the frame.

Thanks, for all the responses. Good to know it's not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-22, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By ahilito

Rust Removal After Stripping Frame

Hi,

I had stripped the paint from two frames. Neither of them had that much rust on them to begin with but I applied a coat of this rust remover...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-22, 03:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 405
Posted By ahilito

Tyre size confusion

Hi,

I need to replace my daughter's bike tyre. It's 37 - 438 (20 x 1 3/8). The guy at the shop sold me one with 20 x 1.75 / 44 - 406, saying it will fit but it feels significantly smaller.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By ahilito

Tips for threading brake cable through older style racer brake lever

Hi, does anyone have any tips for threading the brake inner cable through these style levers (not the Japanese {?} style ones, the cable needs to run through the inside of the lever and onto the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-21, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By ahilito

Thanks for all the responses. I was pretty set...

Thanks for all the responses. I was pretty set on taking it to the bike shop, normally not my preference. But now dedhed's got me considering having a crack at it.

Thank you all
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By ahilito

Headset - Child's Racer (old)

Hello, I've got an issue with a headset on this racer which I've got for my daughter (1st attachment). We left it hanging in my landlord's garage for a year because it was too big for her and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-19, 01:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By ahilito

thanks for all these tips... Unfortunately the...

thanks for all these tips... Unfortunately the existing layer of paint is really shoddy, so I might just leave this one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By ahilito

yeah I remember a friend having a similar flakey...

yeah I remember a friend having a similar flakey experience.

Thanks for the advice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By ahilito

Stickering a Frame

Hi,

Sorry maybe this belongs in a different thread, I couldn't find the most appropriate straight away.

I've been collecting random stickers for a few years with the idea of using these to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,832
Posted By ahilito

Oei, I would have to dig through photos from 10...

Oei, I would have to dig through photos from 10 years ago to find out. I seem to remember it being either a Raleigh or a Japanese brand.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,832
Posted By ahilito

ah yes, perfect. thank you

ah yes, perfect. thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,832
Posted By ahilito

sorry, something must've went wrong with my...

sorry, something must've went wrong with my original post. that was the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,832
Posted By ahilito

Stem/handlebar locknut ?

Hi, I'm trying to disassemble this bike, which I haven't touched for 8 years. Can anybody help me to identify which tool I need to get this locknut (?) off? I think I must have it lying around...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-18, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,327
Posted By ahilito

Ok, thanks a lot for all the responses. Now I...

Ok, thanks a lot for all the responses. Now I have a few options.

Cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-18, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,327
Posted By ahilito

Connector piece for forks without extra hole at drops?

Hi, I just bought a pair of mudguards for a racer and I've realised I wont be able to install them (properly) on my bike because there are no holes on the drops, where I am supposed to attach the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-28-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By ahilito

yes, I knew something like this existed, even if...

yes, I knew something like this existed, even if I sucked at physics... but I've got the light as far out as possible with a spacer and it's still rubbing up against it slightly so I started to lose...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-28-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By ahilito

ok, guess I'll have to add another spacer or...

ok, guess I'll have to add another spacer or more.

Thanks!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-28-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By ahilito

Reelight - Contact with magnet?

Hi,

I'm just trying a set of Reelights for the first time and I am confused, is the light supposed to make a very slight contact with the magnets or narrowly avoid it. In the instructions it says...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-15, 03:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,463
Posted By ahilito

Reasons for chain skipping?

Hi,

I've installed a new chain on this fair old road bike and it's currently skipping a bit - not changing gear just skipping teeth.

Sorry it's not the most detailed photo but do these look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By ahilito

Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely be getting...

Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely be getting rid of the tape, don't worry!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-15, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By ahilito

489200 Sorry this photo isn't the best, but...

489200

Sorry this photo isn't the best, but that's the bike.

I wanted to put a tensioner on because I thought it would alleviate any problems with a loose chain slipping off etc, but of course...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By ahilito

Bermuda Triumph Re-vamp

Hi,

I'm an occasional poster and wasn't sure if this belongs in the mechanics section or here.

I've got an old Triumph Bermuda which I want to work on a bit. But my first problem is I have no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-14, 02:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,313
Posted By ahilito

thanks, I'll get onto it then!

thanks, I'll get onto it then!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-14, 01:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,313
Posted By ahilito

Thanks for the responses. 391477 Hope that...

Thanks for the responses. 391477

Hope that picture is clear enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,313
Posted By ahilito

Unscrewing Cassette on a 'non-quick-release' wheel

Hi,

I need to replace a few spokes on a rear wheel which still has the traditional axle with nuts on each end, ie without quick release. Not sure as to what those are referred these days.

In...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
Posted By ahilito

sorry, I explained myself really poorly there. I...

sorry, I explained myself really poorly there. I mean my HL Screw isn't getting any movement out of the derailleur at all (not closer in or further out).
But I think what you're saying there...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
Posted By ahilito

yeah fair enough it is simple. But...

yeah fair enough it is simple.

But regardless my high limit screw isn't getting any movement and the derailleur does need to be tensioned for the high limit to be adjusted right?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-11, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
Posted By ahilito

hey thanks for that video. You mean the pulling...

hey thanks for that video. You mean the pulling on the cable he does around 10.40, right? Yeah, I hadn't been doing that. But I've tried it a couple times just now and it still isn't helping. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
Posted By ahilito

High Limit Adjustment on Ultegra Front Derailleur

Hi guys,

I'm completely new here, so excuses if I'm posting in the wrong section or anything.
I've already referred to this older thread but couldn't get any info to help:...
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