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03-27-24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,041
Posted By FBinNY

We disagree, and that's OK since neither of us...

We disagree, and that's OK since neither of us has direct knowledge. As you point out, China doesn't do anything to stop counterfeiting. But the examples you cite all command a brand name premium,...
03-27-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 73
Posted By FBinNY

It's almost definitely within the freehub itself...

It's almost definitely within the freehub itself since the spinning wheel is quiet. Doesn't have to be a bad bearing, could just be dirt. In fact, it might be as simple as a cassette not properly...
03-27-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,041
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, and no. If the tooling was built for that...

Yes, and no. If the tooling was built for that purpose it's wouldn't be that difficult to change the makings. But the production would have to remain segregated through all the downstream...
03-27-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 192
Posted By FBinNY

From the description, I suspect that the wheel is...

From the description, I suspect that the wheel is slightly loose and one side is being pulled forward by the chain. The noise is likely the tire rubbing against the frame.
03-27-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,041
Posted By FBinNY

The tooling costs to make counterfeit chains is...

The tooling costs to make counterfeit chains is very high and it would take a large and successful operation to make it worthwhile.

However, sometimes counterfeits aren't truly counterfeit. It's...
03-26-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 190
Posted By FBinNY

I know you don't want to hear this, but a tension...

I know you don't want to hear this, but a tension meter isn't the right tool, nor is it necessary.

Start by replacing the spoke, and aligning the wheel by degrees. Be sure to add spread the...
03-26-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 118
Posted By FBinNY

See if you can find an exploded view with part...

See if you can find an exploded view with part numbers. If so, you'll have your answer.
03-26-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 172
Posted By FBinNY

One guide to proper torque is the length of the...

One guide to proper torque is the length of the tool used.

BITD cranks were tightened with the "peanut butter" wrench. This was about 7" long, just clearing the pedal. Tighten with something shy...
03-26-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 435
Posted By FBinNY

True, but my rule is try the easy way...

True, but my rule is try the easy way until/unless it won't work. The beauty of using these (which used to be dirt cheap) is that when they work, you know that are can be reused and remover the same...
03-26-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 172
Posted By FBinNY

Back when those cranks were made, nobody spoke...

Back when those cranks were made, nobody spoke torque spec.

Do it the old fashioned way, tightening until the torque ramps up toward the wall.
03-26-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 153
Posted By FBinNY

Shimano seems to have multiple offerings, buy it...

Shimano seems to have multiple offerings, buy it seems that high end stuff is all disc brake.

No surprise, since high end rim brake is on the endangered species list.

OTOH you might check for...
03-26-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 435
Posted By FBinNY

This is a common misconception. Unless the...

This is a common misconception. Unless the damaged threads are limited to the outermost few, you cannot magically cut new threads to save a stripped crank. While it might be possible to restore...
03-26-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 342
Posted By FBinNY

Interesting segue..... FWIW, short answer is...

Interesting segue.....

FWIW, short answer is no. A longer answer would derail this thread, so let's leave it at that.
03-26-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 435
Posted By FBinNY

A variation on this---- Back the bolt off...

A variation on this----

Back the bolt off half turn from tight, and do sprint intervals near home. The arm will come free with an audible pop.

If that fails, leave the bolt off and join some...
03-25-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 342
Posted By FBinNY

Almost 60 years and close to a quarter million...

Almost 60 years and close to a quarter million miles riding the "dangerous streets of NYC (before bike lanes), the Metro NY area, and (mostly) the Northeast USA, and so far so good. In my opinion,...
03-25-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 163
Posted By FBinNY

Don't confuse the nominal width of the mounted...

Don't confuse the nominal width of the mounted tire with the actual (inside) width of the rim itself.

Once you remove that tire and measure the rim, you can refer to any of the rim/tire width...
03-25-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By FBinNY

From your description, this is how auto disc...

From your description, this is how auto disc brakes work.

There is a single piston which pushes against the disc, and the reaction force draws the caliper across so the rear pads now also press on...
03-23-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry, I never did that. In fact, I gave the OP...

Sorry, I never did that. In fact, I gave the OP too much credit and assumed that the frame was prepped and whatever might be wrong, happened before he got it.

I still don't know whether it's ever...
03-23-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry, I don't buy it. A head tune ovalized so...

Sorry, I don't buy it. A head tune ovalized so slightly that it can't be measured, yet causing all this grief.

However, I'm not going to argue, and instead suggest that the OP does what Admiral...
03-23-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

At the risk of re-offending the OP, and with...

At the risk of re-offending the OP, and with respect to his VAST 50 builds experience, has he bothered to confirm that the heat tube is ovalized, by the simple expedient of actually measuring it?
...
03-23-24, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By FBinNY

To clarify #4------ You'll see an example of...

To clarify #4------
You'll see an example of the spring balancing screws I had in mind here (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61F0TS61TSL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_FMwebp_.jpg)
03-23-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 190
Posted By FBinNY

The bracket gets trapped between the right BB cup...

The bracket gets trapped between the right BB cup and frame. It won't work with some one piece BB units whose right cups don't have flanges.
03-22-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,208
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, I've been known to poke a stick into a...

Yes, I've been known to poke a stick into a hornets' nest. However, it's not about who's right, but who's willing to let go and move on.

As for the other thread, I've been called worse, and am...
03-22-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,208
Posted By FBinNY

:popcorn:popcorn Is this shtick? How long...

:popcorn:popcorn

Is this shtick? How long do you two intend to keep thr act going?

If it's not an act, one might fairly infer that each of you considers the other to be an ignoramus, (or...
03-22-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

You're welcome.

You're welcome.
03-22-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

Getting closer, but not home. It seems we were...

Getting closer, but not home. It seems we were mislead by your title description of an ovslized headtube, but let's move on.

CC 40 headsets come in two versions, press-in and integrated. Both...
03-22-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

Something is missing here. Not a part, but key...

Something is missing here. Not a part, but key info, or clarification.

Specifically, EXACTLY what is moving. OTOH you describe a pressed in cup. These are either a solid steel part, with bearing...
03-21-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 342
Posted By FBinNY

Whether the hanger is straight or bent is...

Whether the hanger is straight or bent is irrelevant here.

Given the circumstances, checking/straightening the hanger would be SOP before mounting the replacement RD.
03-21-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By FBinNY

Stuff happens. Leather is a natural material so...

Stuff happens. Leather is a natural material so it's prone to changes that Google ol' reliable plastic isn't.

My Brooks Pro from 1967 is still OK with something like 75k road miles on it. BITD...
03-21-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 342
Posted By FBinNY

It appears that the pulley assembly got caught in...

It appears that the pulley assembly got caught in the spokes, and is now bent. These are rarely sold as spare parts, so it's likely that the derailleur (mech for Brits) needs replacing.
03-20-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By FBinNY

I"'e never understood the "your shadow points to...

I"'e never understood the "your shadow points to the danger" idea. In this photo, the shadow is in front, meaning the sun is behind both you and any driver behind you. Unless the driver is blinded...
03-20-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 350
Posted By FBinNY

I prefer using seat stay bracket. This lets me...

I prefer using seat stay bracket. This lets me go as high as possible staying below the bag. If your seat is high enough, you can also improvise a bracket using the brake bolt.
03-20-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By FBinNY

Quick check---- You do know that you have to...

Quick check----

You do know that you have to dolly the rivet for hammering to work???

My preferred method is to stand a rounded punch in a vise. Set the inside of the rivet, then hammer on the...
03-20-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

BEFORE doing anything, confirm that the problem...

BEFORE doing anything, confirm that the problem is between the cup and headtube, and not elsewhere.

To answer your question----- the weaker member conforms to the stronger one. Cups are well...
03-20-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,208
Posted By FBinNY

To clarify ----- what I thought I might have...

To clarify ----- what I thought I might have missed, and therefore the apology, was a post saying essentially the same as what I was contributing (?).

As for the acceptable tolerance, I explained...
03-19-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, that's true, but since the circumference is...

Yes, that's true, but since the circumference is unchanged, it would still be a proper fit as the cup makes it conform.

Ovaling can ONLY cause a poor fit if metal is removed as I described above....
03-19-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 184
Posted By FBinNY

Not sure what the question is, so I'll guess and...

Not sure what the question is, so I'll guess and answer accordingly.

Assuming you're looking for a new fork for an old frame, odds greatly favor it being a standard (USA) 1" steerer. These are...
03-19-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 738
Posted By FBinNY

I suspect (can't know) that the issue might be...

I suspect (can't know) that the issue might be the result of unthinking frame prep, by a rank amateur mechanic.

Consider, the head tube ID (when round) is matched to the head cups. Actually...
03-19-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 372
Posted By FBinNY

ANY is too bag a word, but let's say that most...

ANY is too bag a word, but let's say that most can be.
03-19-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By FBinNY

Assuming it's only one side not returning, there...

Assuming it's only one side not returning, there are a few possibilities.

1- make sure the cable is neither pushing nor pulling on the arms at rest. This is common on rear brakes, and easiest to...
03-18-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,208
Posted By FBinNY

Don't bring me into this argument, especially...

Don't bring me into this argument, especially since I basically took a middle position that while checking dropouts would make sense if cold setting, it's not necessary if they were right beforehand....
03-18-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,208
Posted By FBinNY

Forgive me if I missed something, and if so,...

Forgive me if I missed something, and if so, please disregard------

In all the "debate" about the 1/4 degree off parallel of dropouts, it seems that folks have lost sight of the reason. It has...
03-18-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,525
Posted By FBinNY

This is a big issue for me and colors many of my...

This is a big issue for me and colors many of my posts. IMO, it's not about using or not using various tools or tech. It's about learning while doing, or doing without learning. A secondary issue...
03-17-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,525
Posted By FBinNY

No one, or at least not me, is arguing against...

No one, or at least not me, is arguing against torque wrenches or published torque specs. I thought my post, which you referenced, was clear on that point.

However, learning to work on bikes (or...
03-17-24, 02:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 687
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, I was half asleep when I posted that, but it...

Yes, I was half asleep when I posted that, but it could be worked around by a decent tinkerer. OTOH there are some external riser adaptors out there that the OP night consider.
03-17-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 687
Posted By FBinNY

It's not that a CF steerer couldn't take the load...

It's not that a CF steerer couldn't take the load of an internally expanded stem riser ---- as long as it's not overly tightened.

The problem is much simpler. These stem risers are made for steel...
03-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 467
Posted By FBinNY

Springs are amazingly reliable, so the B-spring...

Springs are amazingly reliable, so the B-spring itself is the last thing I'd suspect unless it was completely dead.

These RDs depend on a balance between upper and lower springs, so are very...
03-16-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 473
Posted By FBinNY

Why? To what end? Back at post 4 you were...

Why? To what end?

Back at post 4 you were perfectly happy to have a working BB. Then, upon learning it might be "wrong", you're no longer as happy, despite the fact that it's working perfectly.
...
03-16-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 252
Posted By FBinNY

I can't speak for that one, but on many od these...

I can't speak for that one, but on many od these levers, th we cross member is actually a rivet, and as such the lever can only he disassembled destructively.
03-15-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,848
Posted By FBinNY

We clearly have very different worldviews. I...

We clearly have very different worldviews. I focus on what may be learned from accidents, in order to prevent them.

You're more interested in the criminal aspects and punishing the perpetrators....
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