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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-08-20, 09:55 AM

Replies: 60

Chain keeps falling off

Views: 6,167

Posted By VladAlex

As our friends sayed above, mounting a chainguide...

As our friends sayed above, mounting a chainguide will be the cheapest solution and should be taken in consideration after checking the condition of rear derailleur, limit screws, indexing. The...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-08-20, 09:48 AM

Replies: 26

What to do with this carbon handlebar?

Views: 10,944

Posted By VladAlex

Don't get me wrong, carbon is a great material...

Don't get me wrong, carbon is a great material for making bicycles and sport equipment, as long as it's well manufactured. It's got however it's downside mainly in the resin part which makes it so...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-08-20, 06:34 AM

Replies: 7

Dura Ace R9100 shifting problem

Views: 2,300

Posted By VladAlex

I've seen the video on the YouTube. When you were...

I've seen the video on the YouTube. When you were tightening the tension screw of the cable, the sti was shifted into the lowest possible position ? (checked my Ultegra lever and seems to be 4...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-08-20, 06:05 AM

Replies: 26

What to do with this carbon handlebar?

Views: 10,944

Posted By VladAlex

Hi there ! It's good that you have unwrapped...

Hi there ! It's good that you have unwrapped everything around it to have a clear view. Those are some marks of the damage. However, we cannot estimate the amplitude of the damaged part (in this case...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-08-20, 05:58 AM

Replies: 7

Dura Ace R9100 shifting problem

Views: 2,300

Posted By VladAlex

As you can see, it's a tension related problem. I...

As you can see, it's a tension related problem. I belief you have too much tension. Try releasing a bit the tension. Does it happens that you have an barrel adjuster ? If so, try and fine tune it....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-07-20, 09:30 AM

Replies: 60

Rough shifting out of no where

Views: 2,894

Posted By VladAlex

Try replacing cables/housing and giving the...

Try replacing cables/housing and giving the transmission a good clean. Also check the indexing, B screw and limit screws. Most likely your problem is due to worn cable/housing tho...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-07-20, 09:27 AM

Replies: 27

Click from pedals/bottom bracket only when warm?

Views: 4,492

Posted By VladAlex

I've had this issue once, it was some dirt on the...

I've had this issue once, it was some dirt on the pedal that made this horrible noise, a quick inspection of the cleat (I ride with look system) some carefully cleaning pedals, re greasing the pedal...

Forum: Electric Bikes

01-05-20, 09:01 AM

Replies: 51

Why so expensive?

Views: 9,126

Posted By VladAlex

Hi there! The price of e bikes is getting higher...

Hi there! The price of e bikes is getting higher these days because of the improvements in technology. There is the second reason of profit margin, each company is searching now to have it as high as...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-05-20, 08:53 AM

Replies: 6

Campagnolo parts availability

Views: 1,789

Posted By VladAlex

Campagnolo parts availability

I've been using Shimano on all my bikes, no matter the category (mountain bike/ road/ gravel/ city) and have been more than happy with the availability of the parts. However, I'm thinking of starting...

Forum: Introductions

01-05-20, 08:46 AM

Replies: 4

A salute from Romania

Views: 482

Posted By VladAlex

A salute from Romania

Hello ! My name is Vlad, I've been passionate by cycling since I was a little kid and I'm here to share my knowledge with you. I've started looking seriously into hobby 8 years ago when I bought my...

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