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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

Before deciding on a new wheel, I spoke to a...

Before deciding on a new wheel, I spoke to a mechanic at the bike store about a supply of freehubs. He said they would sell me whatever, but he recommended against just fixing it endlessly. He said...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

I do not think so, as the chain slap is from it...

I do not think so, as the chain slap is from it bunching up between the casette and chainring.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

Well, to close this out, it's "fixed" but maybe...

Well, to close this out, it's "fixed" but maybe not for good.

I splurged on a fancy new wheel. I bought it online and fellow I dealt with had some good advice to measure the frame. I did so, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

I got the freehub off and apart. Nothing looks...

I got the freehub off and apart. Nothing looks worn (this thing is only 4 months old, of course), no shards of anything, no cracks... nada. It doesn't freewheel well, though, and in the two weeks of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By OldBike876

Koolstop Salmon always worked for me.

Koolstop Salmon always worked for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,191
Posted By OldBike876

Do you have the time and resources for a project...

Do you have the time and resources for a project bike? It can be a real piece of junk. You can take it apart and reassmble it to get a feel for how it works. Read or watch how to adjust or replace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,191
Posted By OldBike876

These aren't manuals, but will get you on your...

These aren't manuals, but will get you on your feet:

Park Tools (website and YouTube).
Sheldon Brown's website.
RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

It's odd to me that it seems ok, when there is...

It's odd to me that it seems ok, when there is obviously a loss (slight, for now) of tension between the cassette and chainrings. I don't really know what I am looking for, I guess, but I didn't see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

The freehub body has some indents in it, nothing...

The freehub body has some indents in it, nothing looks obviously horrible there. The f/h itself seems ok, no lateral movement if you try wiggling it and spins smoothly enough. I couldn't remove it, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

I suppose I could start cleaning/lubricating on...

I suppose I could start cleaning/lubricating on short intervals, and see what happens. I would at least be aware of trouble when it starts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

There are two hills I really work on regularly, ...

There are two hills I really work on regularly, and so I do spend a few kilometers in small/big. I didn't know to avoid that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
Posted By OldBike876

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

I am a very heavy rider with a Norco aluminum frame bike that I ride every day on pavement, some gravel paths, and longer trips on weekends. I had the local shop build me a 36h rear wheel and it came...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

No, it hadn't even occurred to me. Would it be...

No, it hadn't even occurred to me. Would it be oval were it distorted?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

I ride the bike every day at least 4km, usually...

I ride the bike every day at least 4km, usually more than that though (probably 75km a week as an average). I commute on it, use it for long city rides, and one bike trip per year. I will use st...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

I don't know that I ride the brakes more than...

I don't know that I ride the brakes more than usual; I squeeze them to stop. FB's comment about using the rear to slow and the font to stop is news to me, but I doubt I use the brakes more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

Some very interesting points, thanks. The shake...

Some very interesting points, thanks. The shake feels up/down, not side/side.

It's not a suspension fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

Interesting, thanks. I will try putting a knee on...

Interesting, thanks. I will try putting a knee on the top tube. I can (and have) not use the front brake on slow descents, but kind of need it at speed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

Ah, ok: it shakes when decelerating down a hill...

Ah, ok: it shakes when decelerating down a hill using the front brake. It rarely does it on a flat stretch. The bike has done it through various rotors, pads, tires, hubs, but does ebb and flow. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

I had a look this weekend. I tried the headset...

I had a look this weekend. I tried the headset test with the brake locked, with the wheel against the wall, with the wheel turned 90°, and felt around with the bike on the stand. I can't feel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By OldBike876

The nipple threads onto the spoke, so be clear in...

The nipple threads onto the spoke, so be clear in your own head that you are turning the correct way. I tend to consider sets of spokes rather than individuals. If a spoke seems to need adjustment,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

Thanks for the replies so far. I will say,...

Thanks for the replies so far.

I will say, the bike has done this for ages - sometimes are worse than others. I have gone through several rotor/pad combos, and very rarely - when new - it shakes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

Thanks for your reply.

Thanks for your reply.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By OldBike876

Can/Should One Lower A Starnut?

Hello,

I am chasing a shudder/wobble in the front of my Norco Indie aluminum commuter. I loosened the stem and tightened the bolt in the cap. Two things:

I turned the bolt maybe 270° and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By OldBike876

I tried various discount rotors, they were all...

I tried various discount rotors, they were all junk. If they worked halfway well, they didn't last. Most were loud, flimsy, pieces of junk that didn't work or last at all. Oh, and they're impossible...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 371
Posted By OldBike876

Centering the calipers isn't a huge deal, I am...

Centering the calipers isn't a huge deal, I am sure that Park Tools has a video on it.

I had a noise similar to yours, and it turns out that I was very naive how tight the lockring had to be. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

Weird. I didn't put a guage on it, but it was WAY...

Weird. I didn't put a guage on it, but it was WAY over that. I must have had more air in there than l thought.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

Huh, I thought Schwalbe were ok. What brands do...

Huh, I thought Schwalbe were ok. What brands do you choose instead?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

It's a 700c Schwalbe... 45mm wide, I think. I...

It's a 700c Schwalbe... 45mm wide, I think. I used a 16g CO cartridge to fill it. I had pumped a small amount into the tube beforehand to mount everything, but that was just enough to keep the tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

All good points. Also, iI like to imagine...

All good points.

Also, iI like to imagine the bike down in the parkade letting out it's BANG while a neighbour walks by. That'd make for a memorable night, I'm sure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

Interesting. I often use a plastic lever if need...

Interesting. I often use a plastic lever if need one. Serves me right for hamfisted installation, I guess.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

That's a good point. These tires go on and off...

That's a good point. These tires go on and off quite easily, so i have never really reefed on them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

Hmmm, user error, as i expected. I am glad I...

Hmmm, user error, as i expected. I am glad I wasn't riding it when this happened.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By OldBike876

Tire Blowout Question

So...

I built a front wheel for my aluminum commuter that I ride every day. After two weels, I removed the wheel to have a look, tweak the spokes, and so on. On a lark, when I reinstalled the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By OldBike876

No, there were no instructions.

No, there were no instructions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By OldBike876

Washers to install brake caliper

Hello,

I am installing a larger front brake on my bike as part of a project to build a wheel. I have the wheel almost done, and I test fitted the brake parts today. The idea is to go from 160mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,074
Posted By OldBike876

I had a devil of a time getting various spoke...

I had a devil of a time getting various spoke length calculators to give consistent results. I eventually figured it out and used only one length of spoke.

The dishing is done, i REALLY...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,074
Posted By OldBike876

I think I have it. Thanks. So, one side might...

I think I have it. Thanks. So, one side might have higher tension to account for the brake, but the rim still needs to be on centre.

Much appreciated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,074
Posted By OldBike876

Dishing Front Wheel (Disc Brake)

Hello,

I am building a front wheel as a project and have a question about dishing it. I have worked on wheels before, but never built one from scratch.

It's a 700c aluminum rim, a basic Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By OldBike876

I had a bike shop spin my collar so the bolt was...

I had a bike shop spin my collar so the bolt was on the same side as the slot, in an attempt to remedy a sinking seat. It was so uncomfortable I couldn't tell if it worked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By OldBike876

I park my bike at the office on a wall mount,...

I park my bike at the office on a wall mount, where bigh wheels touch the wall. If not properly bled, my brakes will be soft after a day of being upright like that. When properly bled, it's not an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 376
Posted By OldBike876

Well, I tried a regular bolt style. I installed...

Well, I tried a regular bolt style. I installed it yesterday and noticed an immediate improvement. Even though I had greased the old one a few times, I also noticed that the bike is much quieter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 376
Posted By OldBike876

That's a revelation. I have spent a lot of time...

That's a revelation. I have spent a lot of time searching for seatpost clamps, I can't believe I have not come across this.

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 376
Posted By OldBike876

Hmmm. You know, I just assumed it was the right...

Hmmm. You know, I just assumed it was the right size. When someone stole my seat/post last year, I took it to the shop and they sold me a new post without measuring (but they certainly seem to fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 376
Posted By OldBike876

Using the radiator clamp as a depth stop is a...

Using the radiator clamp as a depth stop is a good idea.

This clamp did work for about 6 months. Now, it requires so much force to clamp securely, it makes a person wary.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 376
Posted By OldBike876

Seat Clamp Recommendations

The bike: 5 year old Norco commuter, aluminum frame. I ride everyday and have taken it on trips.

The problem: I have to REALLY tighten the clamp to keep the seat from dropping and twisting. By...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 412
Posted By OldBike876

I think I sorted this out. The new bottom bracket...

I think I sorted this out. The new bottom bracket is in as of a few hours ago, and all is quiet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 412
Posted By OldBike876

Those are good points about the bottom bracket....

Those are good points about the bottom bracket. It's a cartridge, I'll have a look.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 412
Posted By OldBike876

Ah yes, the bottom bracket. It is smooth like...

Ah yes, the bottom bracket. It is smooth like silk (snapping feeling aside), and there's no play side to side. It's cheap enough to replace, though, maybe it's worth a shot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 412
Posted By OldBike876

Noises Making Me Batty

The bike: a 5 or 6 year old Norco Indie commuter. It's an aluminum bike I bought as an ex-rental, it's an XL. It has an ostensibly bomb-proof wheel on the back, but it's a mostly entry level bike,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By OldBike876

The snap ring? Any bike co-op is where I'd start.

The snap ring? Any bike co-op is where I'd start.
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