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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By hounslow

Sealed bearings in pulleys aren't necessary,...

Sealed bearings in pulleys aren't necessary, aluminium ones are absolutely terrible and often lead to poor performance and extra noise. OP, buy the right SRAM ones if you need to otherwise if the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,126
Posted By hounslow

Modern Shimano 4-arm chainrings wear...

Modern Shimano 4-arm chainrings wear significantly quicker than you would expect. Likely due to the heavy shaping they get to aid shifting, and 11/12spd needing narrower chainrings so there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By hounslow

Shimano MT200's are dirt cheap (£35ish each...

Shimano MT200's are dirt cheap (£35ish each retail) and excellent. Don't buy knockoff crap, I see this stuff come through the shop all the time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,846
Posted By hounslow

No bikes have thru axles and rim brakes. The...

No bikes have thru axles and rim brakes. The brakes aren't the problem
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,536
Posted By hounslow

It might work but why not just buy a complete...

It might work but why not just buy a complete Ultegra chainset? The difference in finish alone would annoy me and I doubt the price differs much.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By hounslow

Best solution is to bin the Giant tyres now and...

Best solution is to bin the Giant tyres now and get decent standard tyres and tubes before you get any punctures,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-21, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By hounslow

I would flush them through with fresh fluid (new...

I would flush them through with fresh fluid (new bottle, DOT fluid absorbs water from the atmosphere so once opened it doesn't keep). If this doesn't help throw them in the bin as Juicy 3's were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By hounslow

11spd chain probably wont mate well with a 9spd...

11spd chain probably wont mate well with a 9spd cassette as tooth and chain widths will clash. 9speed chain might fare better on the Dura-Ace chainset but the spacing will be off. It's an expensive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-21, 05:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,298
Posted By hounslow

130 disc never took off as 135 and then 142,...

130 disc never took off as 135 and then 142, boost etc became normal on all disc bikes. 130 disc places the flanges too close together so it makes the wheel as a whole weaker. Literally the only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,488
Posted By hounslow

But that's not the seam, the seam is clearly...

But that's not the seam, the seam is clearly visible next to it. Defective tubes happen, anything made in the quantities tubes are would have a failure rate.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,194
Posted By hounslow

Please tell me this is a typo and it was 450 not...

Please tell me this is a typo and it was 450 not 4500. We joke round here about the Specialized tax but wow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,356
Posted By hounslow

With the GS mech, get the 11-34 cassette, It will...

With the GS mech, get the 11-34 cassette, It will fit your wheel. You will want a new chainset as well as the 9spd spacing is much wider than 11spd.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,034
Posted By hounslow

It's possible the nipples have corroded over...

It's possible the nipples have corroded over time, this is common with internal nipples on carbon rims as they are likely alloy. Mavic is a bad choice in general, they do not support wheels past a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,513
Posted By hounslow

OP has cable disc brakes which are properly ****e...

OP has cable disc brakes which are properly ****e when it comes to braking from the hoods. If it continues to be an issue i suggest getting a decent bike shop to re cable it with compression-less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,748
Posted By hounslow

Not really, I've seen this in our shop, we...

Not really, I've seen this in our shop, we re-bled the system and it happened again so we had to warranty it. Unfortunately the distributor did not have the replacements available with no ETA so the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 06:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By hounslow

Literally not helpful. I would use Schwalbe...

Literally not helpful.
I would use Schwalbe Durano Plus, 25c if they will fit. If limited to 23c then Gatorskin Hardshells are alright.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-19, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,006
Posted By hounslow

Bluemels.

Bluemels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-18, 06:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,597
Posted By hounslow

Apex is a good choice, you will need the GXP...

Apex is a good choice, you will need the GXP model and it should come with the BB (GXP cranks usually do).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-17, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By hounslow

That's fine, but not a big change. Look into...

That's fine, but not a big change. Look into seeing if 40C will fit, or maybe a more suitable tyre. Change both if the look bothers you, or if the rear is worn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-17, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By hounslow

look at Power2Max, it replaces the spider on the...

look at Power2Max, it replaces the spider on the chainrings so you can keep your rings and crankset. They are reasonably priced and well made.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-17, 05:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,598
Posted By hounslow

This is a massive thing that the anti disc crowd...

This is a massive thing that the anti disc crowd don't get, and it stays this way forever unlike cabled brakes which are susceptible to corrosion and dirt ingress making the brakes harder to operate....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-16, 05:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,923
Posted By hounslow

One piece isn't common, at all. Maybe 10+ years...

One piece isn't common, at all. Maybe 10+ years ago (and then it was dying off). Even most department store bikes use 3pc nowadays. OP has a handle on modern BMX crank designs.

OP, 175mm has long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-16, 05:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,536
Posted By hounslow

Mate, cheap Raleighs are among the worst bikes...

Mate, cheap Raleighs are among the worst bikes you can buy from any 'bike shop'. Halfords is an obvious target as there is over 400 stores but it has many, many staff members who are better than any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-16, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,351
Posted By hounslow

FSA do make a PF30 to BSA adaptor sleeve, it...

FSA do make a PF30 to BSA adaptor sleeve, it should be available from any LBS that supplies FSA.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-16, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,784
Posted By hounslow

Either you removed the self-extracting bolt or it...

Either you removed the self-extracting bolt or it hasn't been there for a while. Unless you buy (or borrow) one a deadblow hammer is your best bet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,579
Posted By hounslow

Funny that, I have 3 bikes (currently) with SKS...

Funny that, I have 3 bikes (currently) with SKS and have sold and fitted hundreds in the various shops I've worked in. Nothing better for the mass market.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-15, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,949
Posted By hounslow

That doesn't have brifters either, it has...

That doesn't have brifters either, it has gripshift by the stem and 3pc bars. OP, return that to Amazon and go to Halfords and buy a cheap Carrera. It will have brifters, will be pre-assembled and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-15, 06:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,803
Posted By hounslow

No. If the LBS stocked every part for every bike...

No. If the LBS stocked every part for every bike (my old shop stocked 120 odd individual models with many more available to order) the amount of parts piled up and never used would be huge. It's fine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-14, 06:51 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 16,693
Posted By hounslow

Bicycle hydro's are simple and striaght forward...

Bicycle hydro's are simple and striaght forward to bleed, with only Avid/SRAM being a bit of a hassle.

Shimano systems can be L/R swapped without bleeding and hoses shortened in 5 minutes with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-14, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,811
Posted By hounslow

As others have stated, best bet is to dump the...

As others have stated, best bet is to dump the BB7s and get some TRPs (either Spyre or Hy/Rd).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-14, 05:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,282
Posted By hounslow

Next to no BMX bike comes with steel wheels, some...

Next to no BMX bike comes with steel wheels, some might be chrome plated so look steel but 99.99999% are aluminium.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-14, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,846
Posted By hounslow

It's probably something to do with the folding...

It's probably something to do with the folding design, but if they put them there then they may well sell a rack to fit or intend to sell one in the future.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,236
Posted By hounslow

An FSA one would probably work, there is a couple...

An FSA one would probably work, there is a couple to choose from though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-14, 10:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,037
Posted By hounslow

I see maybe 1 bike a week (thats just me, we have...

I see maybe 1 bike a week (thats just me, we have 3 mechanics and there is 4 or 5 bike shops within a couple of miles) with a concave or cracking rim, ranging from BSO to carbon/105 level usually, as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-14, 08:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,037
Posted By hounslow

It IS common for rims to fail due to brake track...

It IS common for rims to fail due to brake track wear, we see it all the time in the shop. The average cyclist (not BF anal-retentive) doesn't check rim wear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-14, 05:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,795
Posted By hounslow

I've seen that, also a Nexus, but with a roller...

I've seen that, also a Nexus, but with a roller brake. Customer had the bike for slightly over a year but left it outside all the time. The puddle of rust that came out of the hub when we hung the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,585
Posted By hounslow

I just fitted 10spd Dura ace Di2 to a customers...

I just fitted 10spd Dura ace Di2 to a customers bike that he bought nearly new for £600. That's £80 odd more than the rear derailleur retails for. Triathletes are forever upgrading every few months.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,431
Posted By hounslow

Hydraulics also have the benefit of much lighter...

Hydraulics also have the benefit of much lighter lever action, which won't get worse as a cable degrades. Hand fatigue IS an issue for a lot of people.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,544
Posted By hounslow

In the OP you say 2x9, but i count 8 sprockets on...

In the OP you say 2x9, but i count 8 sprockets on your cassette? This could be your problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,431
Posted By hounslow

I have seen an awful of of this coming through...

I have seen an awful of of this coming through the shop and i work in West London, hardly the worst weather in the world for cycling. Rim/pad wear is a real problem for commuters round here, less so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,524
Posted By hounslow

It wont be mid, it will be a US BB. OP, get...

It wont be mid, it will be a US BB. OP, get something like DMR 'Wonder Cups' (no longer made, but still might be available somewhere).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By hounslow

Use your fingertip/nail and eyes, if it feels...

Use your fingertip/nail and eyes, if it feels concave or full of gouges then bin it. Check both sides all the way round. If it has a wear line the see if it is still there, otherwise bin it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-14-13, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,089
Posted By hounslow

It's possible, but i wouldn't recommend it. You...

It's possible, but i wouldn't recommend it. You have a nice, light XC bike, that wont have the right geometry or components for jumping, but it should be fine for the odd mid trail drop or table.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-12, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By hounslow

Do you have the right amount of spacers for your...

Do you have the right amount of spacers for your BB? as you mention some play, it may well be that your LH arm is bottoming out on the spindle, thus not pulling everything together as it should.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 11,699
Posted By hounslow

Then clearly you aren't putting the wheel back in...

Then clearly you aren't putting the wheel back in the same place. I have (over the past couple of years) had Shimano SLX, Shimano Deore, Avid BB5 (mtb version), Hayes mx4 (on a 24" jump bike) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-12, 12:28 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 11,699
Posted By hounslow

Undo QR, drop wheel, slot in new wheel, go? no...

Undo QR, drop wheel, slot in new wheel, go? no brake to unhook/loosen via lever. I fail to see how people have an issue replacing disc wheels, maybe you all run your wheels crooked?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-12, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By hounslow

I have used a GXP BB on my commuter/utility bike...

I have used a GXP BB on my commuter/utility bike for nearly 2 years and it still runs like new. Never serviced or maintained it, haven't needed to.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-12, 06:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 32,358
Posted By hounslow

The oil bath is a tin of blue oil that cleans and...

The oil bath is a tin of blue oil that cleans and lubricates the internals. you submerge the (removed) internals in it for a few minutes then wipe down excess and re-install.
It isn't particularly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-12, 07:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,189
Posted By hounslow

I have also come across a bike where the customer...

I have also come across a bike where the customer had greased the seat-tube (carbon fibre) and it leeched (right word?) into the material and made the top-tube floppy. Don't know what grease it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-11, 06:16 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,169
Posted By hounslow

We just tend to call them SPD (road or mtb) or...

We just tend to call them SPD (road or mtb) or flat pedals. I know SPD is a specific brand and type, but 90% of customers don't know that. Then we go from there.
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