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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 659
Posted By aaronmichael

No luck just yet but have been taking it very...

No luck just yet but have been taking it very slowly. I notched a slot in the bottom and tried to turn it with a flathead screwdriver but the two "tabs" just started to bend outwards. What do you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 659
Posted By aaronmichael

The customer does know what's going on but we...

The customer does know what's going on but we always feel like this is our fault for trying to turn the adjuster too hard rather than just leaving it alone. Thank you to everyone for the suggestions....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 659
Posted By aaronmichael

Yeah, my hopes are not high for drilling it out...

Yeah, my hopes are not high for drilling it out while on the frame but I don't see many other options. My hesitation with removing the stop from the frame is that the frame is carbon and our shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 659
Posted By aaronmichael

Sheared Barrell Adjust in Riveted Stop

Hello bicycling friends,

I work at a LBS and have a bike in for repair that we have a tricky situation on. This is definitely not the first time this has happened and probably won't be the last....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 504
Posted By aaronmichael

Wow, sounds like fun! (sarcasm) ...

Wow, sounds like fun! (sarcasm)

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 504
Posted By aaronmichael

No luck going direct through Cipollini. ...

No luck going direct through Cipollini.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 504
Posted By aaronmichael

Nope, I looked there already. It's a two bolt...

Nope, I looked there already. It's a two bolt hanger, not three.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 504
Posted By aaronmichael

The hanger that is on the bike right now is not...

The hanger that is on the bike right now is not the original hanger. It was shaved down by a previous owner or another shop and made to fit the bike. However, it's bent and has a hairline crack in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 504
Posted By aaronmichael

Unfortunately derailleurhanger.com has only one...

Unfortunately derailleurhanger.com has only one hanger for Cipollini and it's the incorrect one for this model. Thank you for the tip on the support request, I'll get one sent over and hopefully will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 504
Posted By aaronmichael

MCipollini M1000 Derailleur Hanger

Hello all,

I have a customer at our shop looking for a new derailleur hanger for a Cipollini M1000. I'm having a tough time finding which hanger is correct through Wheels Manufacturing. They do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By aaronmichael

I don't think I checked the pivots. Not sure how...

I don't think I checked the pivots. Not sure how much this has an effect on the system but there seems to be a significant amount of lateral play in the pulley wheels. I'll be sure to check the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By aaronmichael

All of that was assessed and everything checked...

All of that was assessed and everything checked out. I mean, with the exception of replacing parts, I did everything in my knowledge and power to get it shifting nicely with no luck. The owner got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By aaronmichael

SRAM NX Upgrade Options

Hello all,

Title of thread says NX but I meant SX! Here with a service question today. I had a customer bring in a mountain bike outfitted with SRAM SX Eagle. He was complaining about some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,820
Posted By aaronmichael

Right on. Any advice on those other bullet points...

Right on. Any advice on those other bullet points I listed? Although you touched on most of them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,274
Posted By aaronmichael

The barb and olive are stock from the factory....

The barb and olive are stock from the factory. The fluid looks pretty clean actually. I'll look into ordering a master cylinder kit and go from there. I tried to contact SRAM directly but they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,820
Posted By aaronmichael

Understand, makes plenty of sense. What's your...

Understand, makes plenty of sense. What's your take on manufacturers recommendations in regards to maximum spoke tension? Safe to travel a little above it? I've read in a couple other forums that a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,820
Posted By aaronmichael

Thank you for the prompt response and...

Thank you for the prompt response and information. I've built a handful of wheels and don't know if I've ever tried the "let the drive side tension fall where it may" method. It certainly would make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,274
Posted By aaronmichael

SRAM Code RSC Troubleshooting

Hello all,

I had a friend bring me his mountain bike and wanted the pads changed in the rear brake, a SRAM Code RSC. The pads were worn down to almost the backing plate and the pistons were pushed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,820
Posted By aaronmichael

Reynolds Strike Wheel Tension and Balancing

Hello all,

Here again looking for some wheel building advice. A friend brought me a Reynolds Strike rear wheel that needed some spokes on the DS replaced due to a chain drop behind the cassette....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By aaronmichael

Right on, Well thank you for all of the...

Right on,

Well thank you for all of the information. I'll pass along the information and will probably end up replacing the lever anyway. Take care!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By aaronmichael

Thank you for the response. I mean, I was pushing...

Thank you for the response. I mean, I was pushing pretty hard on the pistons to try to get them to stay back in. There were some significant scuffs on the brake lever. Could it have been damaged in a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By aaronmichael

Tektro Auriga Disc Brake

Hello all,


I'm usually on here asking about wheel building questions but I have a hydraulic disc brake question this time. I understand the basics of hydraulic disc brakes but not completely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By aaronmichael

Rear Shock Recommendation

Good morning,

I'm usually here looking for advice on wheels but I have a suspension question today. I work at a LBS and have a customer who had a blown out Giant branded rear shock on his mountain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,962
Posted By aaronmichael

I did check to see if the Alpine III fit in the...

I did check to see if the Alpine III fit in the 350 hubs and it certainly does. Glad to hear that you used them in other hubs without any problems. I may message the customer service guy back and ask...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,962
Posted By aaronmichael

Thanks to everyone for the additional...

Thanks to everyone for the additional information. I definitely have some reading to do on the issue. I reached out to DT Swiss and promptly receieved a response. Once again, these wheels will be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-21, 01:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,962
Posted By aaronmichael

Appreciate all the responses. Good to hear that...

Appreciate all the responses. Good to hear that the butting feature of the spoke shouldn't have much of an effect in this case. Nice recommendation on reaching out to DT Swiss and getting their two...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-21, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,962
Posted By aaronmichael

Thanks for all the quick responses and...

Thanks for all the quick responses and information! I tried posting in the Clydesdale forum but didn't have much luck. Here's a little more information about the build:

DT Swiss 350 Front (28H)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,962
Posted By aaronmichael

Spoke Choice for Heavy Rider (250+)

Good day to you,

I work at a local bicycle shop and we have a customer who is having us lace a pair of wheels for him. He's a road rider that weight around 250 pounds. I've built plenty of wheels...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-21, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,175
Posted By aaronmichael

Also, I just realized that because of spoke head...

Also, I just realized that because of spoke head clearance, I'd have to build these with a 2x lacing pattern. Also, I'll of course have to build it with double or triple butted spokes to increase...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-21, 12:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,175
Posted By aaronmichael

Clydesdale Wheelset Build

Good morning, afternoon, or evening to you,


I'm a manager / mechanic / parts purchaser / wheel builder / etc. at my local bicycle shop....some of you know how that goes. I have a long time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By aaronmichael

Thank you for your input!

Thank you for your input!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-20, 12:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By aaronmichael

E-Bike Hub Motor Wheel Building

Hello fellow bicycle enthusiasts,

As usual, I'm back with a wheel building question. I've found answers here and there on the web but it has been difficult to find answers to some wheel building...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-20, 12:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

https://kstoerz.com/freespoke/?link=1&e=394&wL=26&...

https://kstoerz.com/freespoke/?link=1&e=394&wL=26&wR=26&dL=125&dR=125&s=2.9&n=36&xL=1&xR=1

This seems to clearly illustrate the scenario I'll be working with.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

https://www.evelo.com/manuals/nuvinci-n380-manual....

https://www.evelo.com/manuals/nuvinci-n380-manual.pdf

I discovered this today, in which on page 9 they state they recommend a 1x pattern for anything 24" and smaller. Looks like I'll be doing 1x....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

I'm pretty sure I'm overthinking it because of...

I'm pretty sure I'm overthinking it because of how familiar I am with the 3x pattern. I think I'm just going to have to figure it out as I go.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

Anyone have a good reference for how to lace 1x...

Anyone have a good reference for how to lace 1x if that's the way I end up going?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-20, 11:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

Thanks to everyone for their input. Sounds like I...

Thanks to everyone for their input. Sounds like I shouldn't be hesitant on using a 1x or 2x pattern for the wheel build if that's what it comes down to. This has given me lots to think about and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Looks like...

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Looks like I'll be lacing that Promax / NuVinci build with the 2x pattern. Just confused on why my spokes ended up being too long (3-4mm) on that first electric...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

The trouble would be the angle of the spokes on...

The trouble would be the angle of the spokes on that small of a wheel if it was laced 3x? What spoke length did you end up using for that wheel build in the photograph? What (or whose) method of 2x...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

Both of these builds are 36H hub with a matching...

Both of these builds are 36H hub with a matching 36H rim. Why only 1 cross with a 20" rim? I always though the integrity of the build goes down with each less cross that happens. I could have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By aaronmichael

Lacing Pattern Limitations

Another wheel building question here. I'll try to make this short and sweet.


I'm a manager at a LBS and I had a customer bring in an electric bicycle wheel to me the other week to rebuild it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By aaronmichael

Thank you sir!

Thank you sir!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By aaronmichael

This was my first time lacing a 2 cross wheel....

This was my first time lacing a 2 cross wheel. I'm almost positive that I performed the task correctly but I'll go back and double check. I learned how to build a pretty good 3 cross wheel from Gerd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By aaronmichael

Wheel Build, Excessive Spoke Length

Currently building a wheel and while lacing, it seemed like the spoke were too long. Sure enough, once the wheel was laced and I tried to put some tension on it, the spokes are sticking out the ends...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,178
Posted By aaronmichael

Okay, I think I almost have this figured out!...

Okay, I think I almost have this figured out! Last question I have - using the two spoke measuring method, would I insert the two spokes onto the same side of the rim and measure the distance in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,178
Posted By aaronmichael

In the Freespoke calculator that was provided a...

In the Freespoke calculator that was provided a few posts ago, there's a box labeled "Drilling Offset". Would this be the distance from the center of the rim to a spoke hole on either side measured...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,178
Posted By aaronmichael

Here's another issue I'm getting confused with...

Here's another issue I'm getting confused with and I think it just comes down to terminology.

Is a staggered spoke rim the same thing as a offset rim? I thought they were the same as first, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-19, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,178
Posted By aaronmichael

This 60mm rim is significantly staggered. One...

This 60mm rim is significantly staggered. One line of spokes on one side of the rim and another line on the other side (of course). The spoke holes are roughly 11.5mm from the edge of the rim on each...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,178
Posted By aaronmichael

HELP! Wheel Building Question for Staggered Spokes

Good morning,

I am attempting to rebuild a wide rim wheel from a single speed coaster brake hub to a Shimano 3s hub. The rim is 60mm wide and has a staggered spoke hole pattern. The spokes holes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By aaronmichael

Bottom Bracket Cup Troubles

Good morning bicycle friends. Hoping someone can help me out with a first time dilemma. A customer brought their Cannondale SLX in to replace the bottom bracket cups. They complained of a creak in...
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