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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

There is no play anymore thanks to this, from...

There is no play anymore thanks to this, from what I understood the end result will be the same as with the star nut. It'll do till i get round to buying a new top cap and let my LBS install it which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

It's fine for now, I'll look into a new top cap...

It's fine for now, I'll look into a new top cap soon, thanks everyone.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-15, 03:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

well it's pretty secure now thanks to that tip so...

well it's pretty secure now thanks to that tip so should I even worry about it is the question? I think it should be fine, just not cosmetically too pleasing but that's the least of the worries.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-15, 02:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

I tried it, pushed really hard on the stem and...

I tried it, pushed really hard on the stem and tightened both the stem bolts while doing so and the play is suddenly minimal if not completely gone but I'm not sure of how long term this solution...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-15, 02:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

I understand it's quite difficult to understand,...

I understand it's quite difficult to understand, I'll add a couple of pictures here now.
The thing is that the top cap technically is there but when I remove the bolt, the "cap" won't come out what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

well yes, the screw doesn't exactly bottom out so...

well yes, the screw doesn't exactly bottom out so it would be unscrewable beyond that point, it's just extremely tight already. I don't also exactly have a top cap since it popped off due to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

Yes, I did put it back together at the same...

Yes, I did put it back together at the same order, I did accidentally put the bottom thing that holds the bearing on backwards at first but I switched it around afterwards. The gap between stem and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

yes, of course I did that but the play is still...

yes, of course I did that but the play is still massive.

My guess would be that the preload top cap isn't for some reason serving it's purpose but I have no idea what my next step towards solving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,350
Posted By TranceLov3

Threadless headset loose problem

Hey everyone!

So I noticed a lot of play in my headset today and decided to take it apart to re-grease and generally inspect it.

The bearings seemed all fine (not broken or anything). The...
Forum: Triathlon
06-03-14, 01:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 43,666
Posted By TranceLov3

I'm not exactly sure about your case here, was it...

I'm not exactly sure about your case here, was it the muscle that was operated or was it the joint (google translate lol)? Maybe you started out too heavily on your shoulders? There are these things...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-14, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By TranceLov3

I have a 21" frame that is a bit too big for me....

I have a 21" frame that is a bit too big for me. I kinda regret taking a 21 when I was offered a 19 for the same price in the shop. The 19 would be so much better on jumps I think now, it also had...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Well I don't think 67 kg's is too heavy.

Well I don't think 67 kg's is too heavy.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Well I do like it more aesthetically too...

Well I do like it more aesthetically too...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-14, 11:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Just asking, what do you think which one of these...

Just asking, what do you think which one of these forks would be better? They're rather similar and cost the same too but the RST one has more reviews and most of them are good.

Rock Shox XC 30 TK...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-14, 11:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Thanks! If I have any other questions I'll ask...

Thanks! If I have any other questions I'll ask but all for now :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-14, 10:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

good to know ty.

good to know ty.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-14, 09:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

so the spacer should be included with the...

so the spacer should be included with the cassette?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-14, 09:03 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Just thought of something, will my 10 gear...

Just thought of something, will my 10 gear cassette be compatible with my current wheels?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-14, 11:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

The crankset should come with a bottom bracket (...

The crankset should come with a bottom bracket ( it says optional at specs and theres two options).

I might actually not buy these pedals for now and maybe buy some blue ones later to get that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-14, 03:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

So I guess I have finished the basket and need...

So I guess I have finished the basket and need someone to look over it for the final time now.

Here's the basket with all the links to the items. (you can click on the name of the item to get to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Well i do have time til August with the disc...

Well i do have time til August with the disc brakes if I would need/want them because right now they would just blow my budget anyway. I'll try to find some more info on that stem.

EDIT: Well it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Even if I'd use the adapter? The problem is,...

Even if I'd use the adapter?

The problem is, there's not many other people I could listen to here, is there.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

The shifter set does come with the cables but I...

The shifter set does come with the cables but I looked at the braking components and it said it didn't include cables so that's why they are there. The handlebar thing is not sure yet so I'll take a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-14, 10:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

It is getting kinda confusing but he was just...

It is getting kinda confusing but he was just trying to help.

Anyways, I would kindly appreciate it if someone could take a look at my basket now and tell me if there are any errors / things not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Nah, I would've bought a whole bike already if i...

Nah, I would've bought a whole bike already if i wanted to replace the frame so I'll probably stick with the adapter it didn't look too silly looking at the pics from google.

It's kinda late here...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-14, 03:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Great but will they be compatible with discs...

Great but will they be compatible with discs maybe later on? Or maybe I should keep my current rims for now which are quite definitely compatible with v-brakes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-14, 03:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Wouldn't worry too much about the tires and inner...

Wouldn't worry too much about the tires and inner tubes right now, I can measure them and get the right ones myself I think.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Mmm, looking at the pictures I'd say the V-brakes...

Mmm, looking at the pictures I'd say the V-brakes would mount exactly the same way as the ones I have right now do...

If you look close enough you can see that the frame does have these two little...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-14, 05:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Umm what do brakes have to do with the frame when...

Umm what do brakes have to do with the frame when the disc mounts to the wheel? I'm most likely wrong but would you explain please.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-14, 02:59 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

I'm quite sure I can put V brakes on my bike at...

I'm quite sure I can put V brakes on my bike at the rear.
I took all the gear changing equipment from that 10 gear deore bundle and found them individually from the rose site and the bundle said it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Oh my that's a long story. Thanks! I'll read it...

Oh my that's a long story. Thanks! I'll read it more deeply later though. ( won't be home today, will have more time later. )
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Just thought I'd put up the same pictures i did...

Just thought I'd put up the same pictures i did at the last thread for you to maybe have a better idea of the bike and its frame.

http://i.imgur.com/QINZk1N.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pi0a8jp.jpg
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Sure, no problem. I won't be buying the parts...

Sure, no problem. I won't be buying the parts before June anyway so got time for now...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Depends what you mean by worthwhile forks, until...

Depends what you mean by worthwhile forks, until they don't brake on me and give ok "feedback" going up the hill and down, I'm all good with them. There's not too many "extreme mountains" in Estonia...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

It would be greatly appreciated if you could :) ....

It would be greatly appreciated if you could :) . I'm such a newbie myself :D

I think these forks would be good enough, don't need anything too fancy. But i would prefer the hydraulic disc brakes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Uggh, maybe I should let pros do the fork at some...

Uggh, maybe I should let pros do the fork at some bike shop in this case? They're probably real greedy and going to charge me huge but ohwell.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

It says no disc so most likely not, would be...

It says no disc so most likely not, would be extra cost so uh oh, any suggestions though if I'd maybe go for this brake set but without rotors?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Here's what I'd choose: Shimano Deore M610...

Here's what I'd choose:

Shimano Deore M610 configurator from ribble:
$241 US
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/gsd/ro..._GS_TGS&bike=1...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-14, 12:11 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Yes, another guy suggested me something similar....

Yes, another guy suggested me something similar. Would also need a new fork and disc brakes would be great but most likely need to upgrade wheels too in this case. The saddle and post will do fine...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

I kinda wanted to buy this bike before but people...

I kinda wanted to buy this bike before but people said the frame was probably real bad. MFX A Pure Breed Outlaw MTB 26 inch - SportsDirect.com...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Well the frame itself is as good as new, it's...

Well the frame itself is as good as new, it's sturdy, lightweight and not broken from anywhere, just minor scratches on stickers. any particular reason why not?

Just clearing things up, I'm not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-14, 09:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

I don't want a new frame, I want to put new parts...

I don't want a new frame, I want to put new parts on the one I already have.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

I want to try it myself, i'm not sure what tools...

I want to try it myself, i'm not sure what tools I need though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-14, 04:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,184
Posted By TranceLov3

Frame Upgrade

Hi again!

So in the last thread someone gave me an idea to upgrade/modernize my old schwinn, so my question is, is this bike worth the upgrade?
The plan is to upgrade almost everything except the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 142,703
Posted By TranceLov3

That's funny because I actually put like 4...

That's funny because I actually put like 4 teaspoons of sugar in my coffee and no I haven't haha :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-14, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,130,516
Posted By TranceLov3

Wow, some of you ride unbelievably much, i'm...

Wow, some of you ride unbelievably much, i'm impressed and ashamed :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-14, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,050,101
Posted By TranceLov3

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: BMX
05-03-14, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2,652
Views: 342,228
Posted By TranceLov3

That rainbow colored cog :O

That rainbow colored cog :O
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-03-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,214
Posted By TranceLov3

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-03-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 360,277
Posted By TranceLov3

Kinda need a new flashlight, might look into it.

Kinda need a new flashlight, might look into it.
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