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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By digger

yep, I was just trying to figure how the bolt...

yep, I was just trying to figure how the bolt goes in the copper tube, but yes, clamped along the copper tube.
I think getting it parallel will be a challenge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By digger

I’m sure I have some copper tubing around here...

I’m sure I have some copper tubing around here somewhere in this mess….finally found that old Twisted Sister cassette from 1985.

like this you mean?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By digger

I pulled the bolt off the saddle and discovered...

I pulled the bolt off the saddle and discovered that the shackle has a hole the same shape as the bolt head - kinda squarish, but beveled. I could file the shackle hole round I guess, it is titanium....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By digger

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, if the bolt...

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, if the bolt does not rest on the left side of the shackle, the shackle will rotate. I was thinking of making a replacement tension bolt, but the Swallow has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By digger

Adjusting Tension Bolt on Brooks Saddle

I have a Brooks Swallow titanium saddle that is turning into a hammock; it is a bit too much sag for my liking. So I want to adjust the tension bolt but I am unsure if it is at its maximum.

In...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By digger

I watched that video again, and the holes in the...

I watched that video again, and the holes in the example he has are quite accessible. The cassette I have, you can barely again access to the hole; I'd say about 1/4 of it or less. So I'm not sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By digger

I did see that video, thank you. I had wanted to...

I did see that video, thank you. I had wanted to reinstall it after I service the hub, but I guess I could add a Shimano freewheel. I think I have a 6 speed Shimano freewheel buried somewhere.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By digger

Maillard Freewheel Removal

I volunteer at a community bike shop and I have a Maillard freewheel that I need to remove; came on an old Peugeot.

Works fine, but I want to service the hub bearings. I do not have the proper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 436
Posted By digger

That idea worked! Thank you! ...

That idea worked! Thank you!
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 436
Posted By digger

This is a front wheel with center lock on the...

This is a front wheel with center lock on the other side.
I doubt a punch would work due to the sleeve ( lack of better word) inside the hub matches the inside diameter of the end cap, meaning...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 436
Posted By digger

Removing Hub End Caps

I have a set of Bontrager Paradigm wheels and I’d like to remove the hub end cap.
Trek makes a tool
...
Forum: Touring
01-16-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

Thank you, just yesterday I decided to poke my...

Thank you, just yesterday I decided to poke my nose into Alcantra, Spain.
Forum: Touring
01-12-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

Ok folks, Jesus still loves us all, we will be...

Ok folks, Jesus still loves us all, we will be all alike in less than 100 years, so let's please revert back to more important things - me.
Forum: Touring
01-12-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

This is the route I've come up with - starting at...

This is the route I've come up with - starting at Guarda and then going clockwise to Trancoso, Vila Nova, etc. The red lines only indicate the intended direction. 12 legs in total, I dip into Spain...
Forum: Touring
01-11-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

I feel you’ve hit the nail on the head axolotl,...

I feel you’ve hit the nail on the head axolotl, I’m actually a cartographer and there are pros and cons for both. What I see people do is trust the online maps/GPS exclusively and that ain’t a good...
Forum: Touring
01-09-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

I’ve used RidewithGPS in the past, but only to...

I’ve used RidewithGPS in the past, but only to download GPX files. I’ll take a harder look at it.

I’ll also look into the Douro Valley.
Forum: Touring
01-08-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

It seems you're correct about the bicycle option...

It seems you're correct about the bicycle option on Google Earth, for the red route in the image I posted above, it takes me through someone's property as part of the route.

I've been told to...
Forum: Touring
01-08-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

Thank you for the quick response! I've...

Thank you for the quick response!


I've found some GPX files that take me north to south along the Spanish border:
Vila Nova de Foz Coa to Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco to Evora
Evora to Loule...
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By digger

Advice for a north to south route in Portugal

I am planning a north to south ride in Portugal in October of 2024. I'm wondering if you fine folks would perhaps have a GPX file of a route you've done in the past OR provide some advice on routes...
Forum: Charity Events
01-03-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,426
Posted By digger

Thank you, I guess Amazon might be the best bet...

Thank you, I guess Amazon might be the best bet then.

Hmmm, Gorilla tape for a rim strip...do the edges of the tape stick to the tube?
Forum: Charity Events
01-03-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,426
Posted By digger

That's good, not undercutting the shops in order...

That's good, not undercutting the shops in order to keep their support, I wholeheartedly agree, but I'm wondering if you're responding to my post above, and if yes, how does that apply to the...
Forum: Charity Events
01-03-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,426
Posted By digger

I volunteer for a community bike shop but we...

I volunteer for a community bike shop but we operate a bit differently than others, or rather, have a different interaction with the community due to our location in a very rural area. This bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By digger

It was a small Diamond Back late 80s early 90s(?)...

It was a small Diamond Back late 80s early 90s(?) frame - double-butted chromoly tubing with a mix of XT and Deore components, aluminum seat post and handlebar with thumb shifters, aluminum chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By digger

Thank you, this is a good website. I started...

Thank you, this is a good website.

I started working at this community bike shop when I retired in August.
the 30 bikes they had were left outside unused for 3-4 years and most were toasted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By digger

It is in a very rural location - Ship Harbour,...

It is in a very rural location - Ship Harbour, NS….Canada.

thedeaneryproject.com

They have many projects underway but the shop itself is called The Bike Hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By digger

Apologies, I thought I responded to ‘gearbashers’...

Apologies, I thought I responded to ‘gearbashers’ comment about the middle one looking like a snuff spoon. I was high and didn’t have my spectacles on.

So, let’s just back up and do this all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By digger

That holds no where NEAR enough.

That holds no where NEAR enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By digger

Thank you folks, that does help. yes,...

Thank you folks, that does help.

yes, volunteering at a community bike shop is rewarding…until you have to remove a stuck seat post which only took me 3 hours yesterday….nearly killed me.

Out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By digger

Help to identify tools

I found these tools in a box during the process of setting up a community bicycle repair shop.

I’m not sure of their purpose and hoping that you folks would be able to identify them for me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 736
Posted By digger

I think the eggbeaters have the closest amount of...

I think the eggbeaters have the closest amount of float.

I have 3 pairs of Frogs and two sets of cleats left. In about 7-8 years I’ll be in the same situation as you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By digger

Ok folks, thank you. I’ve just ordered those...

Ok folks, thank you. I’ve just ordered those endcaps and we shall see.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By digger

Yes, those are the wheels and I had found the...

Yes, those are the wheels and I had found the spec sheet before and I have the part numbers, ergo the links I posted in my OP.

However, I called Trek to ask if they would work as I was uncertain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By digger

Convert 142mm hub to fit 135mm dropouts

I have a Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 disc rear wheel, this is 142mm x 12mm thru axle. The end caps on this wheel are removeable.

I want to find adapters/end caps to use this wheel in 135mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

I went to my LBS and got the proper front...

I went to my LBS and got the proper front adapter. It now sits better, but the pads do hang down past the rotor , similar to that image.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Beautiful! Any in carbon?

Beautiful! Any in carbon?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

The rotor is an SM-RT98-S.

The rotor is an SM-RT98-S.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Lies.

Lies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Whoa. I did not know there were 2 rotor widths....

Whoa. I did not know there were 2 rotor widths. Yes, the pads do hang down past the rotor and encounter the rotor arm, the rotors are XT level, unsure of model number. Well frig, I have to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Best I can do for a photo of the front caliper...

Best I can do for a photo of the front caliper and pads.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

I've stared down inside the caliper until I near...

I've stared down inside the caliper until I near gone blind, both pads are level with the top of the rotor. It is difficult to get a photo, but if you look at the bottom of the pads in the photo...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Yes, both pads look ok, they are not rotate as...

Yes, both pads look ok, they are not rotate as shown in your diagram.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-23, 02:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Well, at the risk of sounding impertinent (that...

Well, at the risk of sounding impertinent (that is not my intent), if the pad, as shown in the photo I provided, is contacting the rotor properly, then wouldn't the OTHER pad be the same? Yes, both...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

You’re just responding to get the last word,...

You’re just responding to get the last word, ain’t ya?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

That's brilliant! Ok, I'll remove the adapters,...

That's brilliant! Ok, I'll remove the adapters, put the bike in the stand, inverted, then reinstall! You sir, clearly, are not paid enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Stop using big words, you know I don’t like big...

Stop using big words, you know I don’t like big words.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Agreed. Both adapters have the same number ergo...

Agreed. Both adapters have the same number ergo the orientation arrow, on the rear, should point up.

BUT she’s a-workin anyway.

Thank you for your help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

We DID have a good thing going, but you lost my...

We DID have a good thing going, but you lost my trust when you cheated on me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

When reversed, yes.

When reversed, yes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Both adapters are that number and both front and...

Both adapters are that number and both front and rear needed to be mounted upside down. The front adapter arrow points down, obviously, and the rear arrow points toward the BB.

It’s just that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By digger

Issues with disc brake adapter upside down

I recently installed post mount TRP Spyres on an IS mount using IS to PM adapter on 160mm rotors (SM-MA-R160P/S).

When the adapter was mounted with arrow up, the pads only contacted half the...
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