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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By thePest

Truly by feel. Unless you have a spoke guage. ...

Truly by feel. Unless you have a spoke guage.

Sounds dumb. But all my 35+yrs in the biz. I use a Park Red Spoke wrench. If you strip the nipple it's to tight...

You begin to really feel the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By thePest

oldtimer here "neil" These are pretty bullet...

oldtimer here "neil"

These are pretty bullet proof hubs. The + looking part or clutch is normally the only thing to go wrong on these and the last part you can still get. Cool thing is you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,530
Posted By thePest

For a beginner? I would steer you into the...

For a beginner?

I would steer you into the direction of ALL-IN-1 tools
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000FIE4AE.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
here is a sample. THAT YOU CAN TAKE WITH YAH!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,299
Posted By thePest

Other then an OLDER French crank 14mm x 1.25mm....

Other then an OLDER French crank 14mm x 1.25mm. As mentioned above

All are 9/16" x 20 TPI Left & Right threaded. No special needs
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By thePest

When you clamp the wheel it makes the rear end...

When you clamp the wheel it makes the rear end solid. This will be more of a true measurement. It pulls on the less softer chainstay and moves it that way. You will need to bend the frame after each...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By thePest

other thoughts Tune-up = 1yr Overhaul =...

other thoughts

Tune-up = 1yr

Overhaul = 2yrs at most...

Tune-up
Spray lube all the pivot spots on derailleurs / Brake levers / down cable housing
Adjust Brakes / Derailleurs
New Pads in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By thePest

compact drive normally takes a 113mm for triple ...

compact drive normally takes a 113mm for triple

110 for a double
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By thePest

The Crown race on the fork? They are...

The Crown race on the fork?

They are normally no lips to get into it... I use the tip of a chisel. Work it back and forth, then stick the steer tube against the floor Once you see day light. and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By thePest

It's like truing a wheel. They normaly get bent...

It's like truing a wheel. They normaly get bent by hitting a curb or someone to heavy cranking hard on it. Laying it down w/o a KS is not the case...

I like to use a Long Screw Driver. Tip the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By thePest

1st thought. Is there a Kickstand installed and...

1st thought. Is there a Kickstand installed and pinching the cable on the bottom?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,009
Posted By thePest

3 more to add * Inflate tube before you...

3 more to add

* Inflate tube before you tighten. {is to help keep the tube seated under the tire.
* When inflating with a hand pump. Not to allow you to tear out the valve. Sawing it backand...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,475
Posted By thePest

I say grease the fastners! The Band has expanded...

I say grease the fastners! The Band has expanded a bit. So Just use a Shim. Anything will work. Like cutting one from a Coke can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By thePest

they are hard cause they are old... Pads do that...

they are hard cause they are old... Pads do that even after 5yrs, you are talking 25yrs on these. They where used highly on Schwinn Supersports {upper class Varsity} before they swithced over to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By thePest

Rivoli "Cyclo Chain tool" an older one that looks...

Rivoli "Cyclo Chain tool" an older one that looks Silver. Has a second chamber just for this case. Everyone has one kicking about some place. Place the chain in the second grove type holder and give...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-07, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By thePest

I would still start on the tire size!!! List...

I would still start on the tire size!!!

List your Tire here

and the computer size you are using. I'd be happy to look at both... and see if it's correct.

are you using K or MPH?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By thePest

Good your ferrells are metal !!! Takes that out...

Good your ferrells are metal !!! Takes that out :)

When I place a NEW or OLD cable thru a housing. I Grease it and Hold the housing and saw it back and forth until I feel the housing slides...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By thePest

"OPPS" thx "wb" Trying to teach this...

"OPPS" thx "wb"

Trying to teach this computer how to spell? It's still learning...

now fixed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By thePest

I'm a wheel builder My questions are these: ...

I'm a wheel builder

My questions are these:

Friends of mine owned a wheel building company up here called "Winkel Wheel" The machine is awesome and fast. my answer is in the next question.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 808
Posted By thePest

That's an excellent HS Bingo "Ed Holland" ...

That's an excellent HS

Bingo "Ed Holland"

Are you sure it isn't the SiS housing clicking around the Down Tube cable stops or in the shifters adjusters?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 844
Posted By thePest

New SiS cable or and Replace or trim the...

New SiS cable
or and

Replace or trim the ends of the last housing going into the derailleur. You will need SPECIAL cutters for this housing. After awhile it gets this funky bend. You can try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By thePest

Sounds like you are going from Threadless-->...

Sounds like you are going from Threadless--> Threaded

Normally That cable goes from lever to brake. I would just bypass that holder...

On a Quill stem they are very worried about breakage and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By thePest

I would pop off with "The Noodle holder, on the...

I would pop off with "The Noodle holder, on the caliper"

The cable goes thru that housing. Which in bike terms is called a "noodle"

Tectro is under the lower range LINEAR-PULL brake set. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By thePest

I tell people NEVER WASH YOUR BIKE! Your...

I tell people NEVER WASH YOUR BIKE!

Your cables are made of steel and rust can start in 3 mins. By taking them out and using a dry lube didn't help.

I recommend and use GREASE. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By thePest

nashbar? Performance Your local dealer can...

nashbar?
Performance

Your local dealer can order them.

302 is a bit odd and a dinosaur. Normally 3x high flange 27" wheels is it.

There are still venders who stock that.
have your shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By thePest

This one is a easy fix!!! If you have a...

This one is a easy fix!!!

If you have a bench vise and Two people. Open the jaws just wide enough to support the arm and the cotter pin head sticking to the floor. Take a punch {hold with vise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 12:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By thePest

IN hidden cost on a swap change Crank= B/B...

IN hidden cost on a swap change

Crank= B/B 109mm --> 113mm usually
Front derailleur
GS or Long cage rear derail so the chain won't sag
XTR offers 12-34 & Deroe XT 11-32 or 11-34 9 sp index
L/H...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By thePest

Are there bottom cable guides? The rivot may be...

Are there bottom cable guides? The rivot may be long?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 12:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,538
Posted By thePest

Suntour I think called it Oval Tech? It was an...

Suntour I think called it Oval Tech? It was an idea done back in the late 1800's and revisted

You cram 1-2 more teeth in your power stroke. Didn't work so hot in the Road bike field. Peeps where...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,354
Posted By thePest

"Doh" good call there "wb" Yah narrow wide...

"Doh" good call there "wb"

Yah narrow wide be a good bet...

with a wide wheel base cross bikes come with. 700x23 would be a bit squirrelly
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By thePest

Rapid Suspension Technology U.S.A RST...

Rapid Suspension Technology

U.S.A
RST USA-Service Center & Distributor
Tel:+1-971-255-0399
Fax:+1-971-255-0331
E-mail:service@rstmtb.com

Phone them and say you are a dealer and need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By thePest

To add to above "TO11MTM" * Front Derail...

To add to above "TO11MTM"

* Front Derail should be 1 1/8" band bottom pull
* Rear hub { snag an old Deore or XT axle. use your 8sp cones They will be a 10mm x 1}
also the rear Q/R will be short...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By thePest

I support that It's english

I support that

It's english
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,354
Posted By thePest

This may help if any. The tubes are the same as...

This may help if any. The tubes are the same as 27" 1970's tires. So talk and compare here.

700x32 sister size would be 27 x 1 1/4 "

The smallest size is 27 x 1 1/8 or 700x28. That would fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,541
Posted By thePest

Don't recommend to do it yourself. For once you...

Don't recommend to do it yourself. For once you bend the steel it will continue. As long as the s/p goes past the lugs about 1 1/2in you should be into the meat of the seat tube.

Here is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,685
Posted By thePest

Gee a Thousand Pardons there "rmfnla" Gads ...

Gee a Thousand Pardons there "rmfnla" Gads



Touche at 11:17pm is rather late for me and change my thought several times. Without going back and proof reading the 3rd time or so. no falls in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 12:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By thePest

on the jockey wheels. They are different!!! ...

on the jockey wheels. They are different!!!

Top top one is free floating and not the same as the fixed bottom wheel if it's indexed. Did you Grease the sleeves in the pulleys?

What type of Lube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By thePest

Even at wholesale levels the pads aren't cheap....

Even at wholesale levels the pads aren't cheap. Take 50% off the retail prices in a store and you will get an idea.

dealer cost runs about $3.00 generic for linear-pull $6.50 for like Kool Stops
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-07, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 664
Posted By thePest

If I read that right. Why not use another...

If I read that right.

Why not use another name Thumb shifter? 80's Shimano or Suntour
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By thePest

Point taken rob says and the...

Point taken

rob says


and the original OEM rims where also :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By thePest

Lower end will be 2 types 1st is to get off...

Lower end will be 2 types

1st is to get off your crank arms. Crank arm remover by Sugino or Park

1st pic = old school Lockring wrench{Hozan Wrock ring wrench in picture or Park} and pin tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 11:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By thePest

Alloy rims don't have rust... Last I checked....

Alloy rims don't have rust... Last I checked. They should clean up just fine. Why would he want to spend more on wheels then he paid for the bike. Only problem is the spokes and looks? Unless he has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,141
Posted By thePest

Ok a main problem with newbies You MUST...

Ok a main problem with newbies

You MUST UNSCREW THE valve ALL THE WAY. It won't come off. Zefal HP or Silca pumps are best for on the road. But you will kill the life of the pump.

Go get a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 11:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,685
Posted By thePest

Take a look at a old 1986-98 GT performer...

Take a look at a old 1986-98 GT performer sometime {no it all}. It's set up just like a mountain bike. Just where do you think the MTB got it's idea??? I still have my 1988 Raliegh Chill which has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,003
Posted By thePest

The smallest problem when getting a new headset...

The smallest problem when getting a new headset will be the chrown race. 26.0 and 25.8 I think it was. If you fork is bigger you can shave or file it yourself. But if your headset is bigger then your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By thePest

example of Generic J&B importers who your local...

example of Generic
J&B importers who your local Bike shop can go through. Sales "Wheel Master SS"

Others like Seattle Bike Supply has their private. Wheel Building stock. Dealers can tap into.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By thePest

I don't think I said anything about ALL THE WAY...

I don't think I said anything about ALL THE WAY IN. Or mentioned that.

I always recommend you should unscrew the barrel adjust 3 full turns to left {counter clockwise}. Before you tighten the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 10:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,776
Posted By thePest

Here are a few goodies * Ti-Kit = Titatinum...

Here are a few goodies

* Ti-Kit = Titatinum boltswhich replace most of the steel ones for weight
* Pear Izumi Cycling wear or Fowl weather rain gear
* Shoes
* Time Clipless pedals or upgrade...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,927
Posted By thePest

If you ever get a chance to take apart a Shimano...

If you ever get a chance to take apart a Shimano 333. You will be surprised How many small parts that can go wrong. Takes a special driver tool

AND YES you will tear it up.

However. You will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By thePest

Don't agree about the NOT WORTH BUILDING! To...

Don't agree about the NOT WORTH BUILDING!

To start. You will find 700c 36 hole rims are VERY hard to find... Just the rims alone are worth holding for replacement.

Spokes are cheap... The price...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,506
Posted By thePest

described in Sheldon's page = James looks into...

described in Sheldon's page = James looks into the Bible for Bike Shops {Sutherlands}
http://www.sutherlandsbicycle.com/SBSAbook_CD.html
Mechanic's-have Questions? 75% of the information in the 7th...
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