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02-20-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,509
Posted By goldfinch

My elderly neighbor bought one of these and had...

My elderly neighbor bought one of these and had trouble riding it. It can be hard to steer straight on crowned roads and cornering can be sketchy. Hope it works out for them.
10-28-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By goldfinch

Ok, solved with different derailleur that allowed...

Ok, solved with different derailleur that allowed me to get a better B screw adjustment. Thanks everyone. I learned a lot with this particular problem. The deraiileur I had put on the problem bike...
10-28-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By goldfinch

Went both ways, oddly, little difference in...

Went both ways, oddly, little difference in position. Going to try a different der.
10-28-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By goldfinch

Deore rear Der, Altus shifters, unknown...

Deore rear Der, Altus shifters, unknown cassettes, though I did try one Shimano with no difference. 9 speed KMC chain.
10-28-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By goldfinch

Thanks. I think it might be the B screw. Even...

Thanks. I think it might be the B screw. Even screwed all the way in the jockey wheel is quite far from the cassette. Chain size seems fine, I sized it my usual way. Anyway, off to run errands,...
10-28-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By goldfinch

I should have said that I replaced all cables and...

I should have said that I replaced all cables and housing.
10-28-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By goldfinch

Can't get indexing to work properly when changing from an 8 speed to 9

Old hybrid bike, a KHS. It had an 8 speed rear wheel, triple on front, and broken shifters. I had a nine speed cassette and 9 speed shifters so I traded them out. Tried to tune up the rear but no...
02-18-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By goldfinch

Success. The riser handlebar made a big...

Success. The riser handlebar made a big difference. Tested over several long rides so it looks like we solved her problems with fit.
02-01-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By goldfinch

Based on the fact that stem extenders are not...

Based on the fact that stem extenders are not suitable for carbon steerers and that top loaded adjustable stems are at best iffy, she ordered the riser handlebar instead. We will see it is enough to...
01-31-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By goldfinch

She is already using a very steep stem. I am...

She is already using a very steep stem. I am thinking of going with the steep stem and then adding "riser" drop bars, like the Surly Truck Stop. I am squeamish about the carbon steerer and the...
01-31-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By goldfinch

adjustable stems and carbon

A biking buddy of mine is having back and neck issues when riding more than about 40 miles. She would like to be able to raise her handlebars. Unfortunately, she has a carbon fork and steerer, so a...
01-18-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By goldfinch

Good idea. Thanks.

Good idea. Thanks.
01-16-22, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By goldfinch

Did all but spokes. Will do. Thanks.

Did all but spokes. Will do. Thanks.
01-16-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By goldfinch

Funny, but I am sure that is not it, I've ridden...

Funny, but I am sure that is not it, I've ridden with many different shoes and I've never done such a thing. I did swap out pedals in just in case but it made no difference.
01-16-22, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By goldfinch

puzzling creak trouble shooting

I have a small Giant Rincon budget mountain bike that my sister rides when visiting. I bought it used for cheap ($10). The bottom bracket was shot. The shifters shot. Most everything in bad...
08-25-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By goldfinch

Contis don't come in 32s for 650b, widest is 28...

Contis don't come in 32s for 650b, widest is 28 and that is likely too narrow for my rims.

You think the ramblers are fast on pavement? They don't feel fast on pavement to me, but I know...
08-24-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By goldfinch

Good detective work! I am now leaning towards the...

Good detective work! I am now leaning towards the Rene Herse 42s and running them tubeless. Usedhe flat to tubeless on my mountain bike so that might help with the flat issue.
08-24-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By goldfinch

The XR. Without fender max size apparently is a...

The XR. Without fender max size apparently is a 650b x 47 for my small frame.
08-24-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By goldfinch

Checked out the Challenge Strada Bianca. ...

Checked out the Challenge Strada Bianca. Unfortunately, not available in 650b. Not a lot of choices out there.
08-24-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By goldfinch

Yes. I see the Rene Herse narrow width tires...

Yes.
I see the Rene Herse narrow width tires are not recommended tubeless. I'd have to go wider. Leaning towards the tubed 38s, which are the narrowist Rene Herse in 650b.
08-23-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 428,676
Posted By goldfinch

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Minnesota Munger trail.
08-23-21, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,038
Posted By goldfinch

I use mine a lot. Mostly on other people's bikes...

I use mine a lot. Mostly on other people's bikes in the neighborhood that seem to have a propensity of falling over on the derailleur side.
08-23-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By goldfinch

New to gravel bikes and have tires questions

I have a Norco Search gravel bike with a 45.5 frame. I've been riding it around northern Minnesota and Wisconsin and am happy with the bike and the fit. I ride about 50% gravel/forest roads and 50%...
05-10-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goldfinch

The BB I ordered turned out to not be available. ...

The BB I ordered turned out to not be available. I remain stuck with a bike with no BB that fits.
05-09-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goldfinch

After hours googling I found a E style bb that...

After hours googling I found a E style bb that has a 123 spindle length. Ordered and hoping.
05-08-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goldfinch

I am pretty sure I need a 122.5 spindle to use...

I am pretty sure I need a 122.5 spindle to use the original crank or the replacement triple I had from a different bike. But there are no E types available with that spindle length. I ordered some...
05-08-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goldfinch

I am trying to figure this out. I think that if...

I am trying to figure this out. I think that if I want to use the triple cranks that I have I would need an E type bottom bracket, 68mm with a 122.5 spindle. Shimano BB-UN300-E would be it. But,...
05-07-21, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goldfinch

Supplemental questions: I made the error of...

Supplemental questions: I made the error of throwing the old BB away as I planned to put on a matched set of a standard square taper BB and crank. Now that wont work. How do I determine the proper...
05-07-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goldfinch

The bb spindle turned smoothly before the...

The bb spindle turned smoothly before the install. When I tried installing without the E type front der the spindle turned fine but I couldn't get the replacement deraiileur to work, the crank was...
05-07-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 15,958
Posted By goldfinch

Look at the risks. Look at the benefits. If...

Look at the risks. Look at the benefits. If something went wrong it could go very wrong, with a tire off the rim at speed. Probability of that happening is unknown but people have laid out reasons...
05-07-21, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goldfinch

bottom bracket crank install problems

I have a Giant mountain bike of uncertain vintage. The bottom bracket was shot. i removed it and the triple crank, which had some years of bleached out ugliness. I decided to replace them with a...
04-06-21, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

Thanks for the link. my hunch at this point is...

Thanks for the link. my hunch at this point is that it is something in the lever. In the interest of getting on the mountain bike before I head back north I ordered a replacement rear brake system...
04-06-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

I checked for line damage and kinks early on.

I checked for line damage and kinks early on.
04-04-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

I cleaned the bleeder. Didn't work. I swapped...

I cleaned the bleeder. Didn't work. I swapped bleeders with the front brake. Didn't help, still can't push syringe. I ended up with a nice explosion of mineral oil by pushing too hard. Dang it.
04-04-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

I'll try this next.

I'll try this next.
04-04-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

I can't think of a thing to do here. Make...

I can't think of a thing to do here. Make sense to spend $50 for a replacement rear brake lever/cable/caliper set? Or is there something else short of that to try first? Like disconnecting...
04-04-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

Open a full turn, nothing. Yeah, it is the...

Open a full turn, nothing. Yeah, it is the correct lever.
04-04-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

I know, I know. I meticulously followed...

I know, I know. I meticulously followed instructions. Top port open, cup screwed in, plug out. Bottom port opened after attaching hose. First opened 1/8 turn, went as far as 1/2. Syringe moved...
04-04-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By goldfinch

Problems with brake bleed

I have a 2014 Mountain bike with hydraulic Shimano SLX brakes. Brakes never bled. Mushy lever on rear brake. friend suggested that I bleed the brake as pad change didn't cut it. I bought a...
01-15-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By goldfinch

So, I will try moving cassettes. It is an 11...

So, I will try moving cassettes. It is an 11 speed DT Swiss hub that I want to fit the nine speed cassette on. It does have a spacer for the 10 speed cassette. Will search for what I might need for...
01-12-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By goldfinch

9 speed cassette on 10 speed shimano hub?

I have a nice set of handbuilt wheels with a shimano 10 speed cassette. The hub might also fit 11 speed cassettes, I can't remember for sure. Anyway, I would like to move these wheels to the bike I...
01-07-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By goldfinch

For purposes of completeness, the new front der...

For purposes of completeness, the new front der was pointless. Changed to twist shifter and that took care of the problem.
01-07-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By goldfinch

Gave up too soon, found the...

Gave up too soon, found the manual.chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/http://pdfstream.manualsonline.com/1/1f33a5db-593d-4c9e-b6bb-c76a67d0afee.pdf

Got the issues resolved.
01-07-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By goldfinch

older bontrager front hub issues

My 2007 Serotta Racelite front wheel (Bontrager I believe) is very slightly loose. I cannot figure out how to adjust the bearing or replace them if necessary. I have replaced bearings and adjusted...
11-18-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By goldfinch

Ordered a new front der that is cheap and maybe...

Ordered a new front der that is cheap and maybe has a weaker spring. We will see.
11-17-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By goldfinch

Tried adjusting cage. Tweaked a few times for...

Tried adjusting cage. Tweaked a few times for minor changes. Checked indexing. No difference in shifting.

I hunted around to see if I had any ders that had the 28.6 clamp size, I don't have...
11-16-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By goldfinch

Yeah, I am confident of the cable routing, but I...

Yeah, I am confident of the cable routing, but I will try the tip on bottom bracket guide.
11-16-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By goldfinch

Interesting tip on the rotation. I'll try that...

Interesting tip on the rotation. I'll try that tomorrow.
11-16-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By goldfinch

I"ll look and see if I can shorten. EDIT: ...

I"ll look and see if I can shorten.

EDIT: Took off about an inch and a half, the max I could get rid of. No difference.

Ugh!
11-16-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By goldfinch

Cable tension and lower limits checked and...

Cable tension and lower limits checked and rechecked. In fact, cable tension doesn't seem to matter a whole hill of beans on this bike.

I did go through to make sure that the rotation and...
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