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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By sortieavelo

Removal tool Regina 6-sp freewheel; not 2-notch

Hello and happy Fall,

anyone familiar with the freewheel removal tool for this Regina Corsa 6 speed corncob freewheel? It has 20 notches, but the park FW-4 a) doesn’t fit over the nut, and b)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 799
Posted By sortieavelo

SRAM xdr freehub wobble

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Happy new year, Question: brand new carbon CX wheel....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By sortieavelo

What kind of hub is this?

Mates, this is my first disc brake build. It’s a lightweight cyclocross bike. Wheels are carbon disc—they arrived today. I’m going to be running a shimano drivetrain so I ordered the wheels with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 550
Posted By sortieavelo

Mounting Simplex RD

Hi,


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By sortieavelo

Pulley wheel too close to freewheel cog

Hi, I installed a Simplex LJ on an old Motobecane Grand Record with bar-end shifters. Five-speed freewheel is not a corncob…when I shift RD up the freewheel, it won’t go to largest cog because the RD...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-22, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By sortieavelo

Thanks for the advice. I ordered the Park Tool...

Thanks for the advice. I ordered the Park Tool alignment tool. I have a few other bikes that will benefit from that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By sortieavelo

Newer Rear Derailleur Suggestions?

Hi, my old 1996 Trek 6500ZX is slipping to lower rear cassette cog under torque. Not every cog, just like 3D and 4th from the frame. It’s a 7-speed cassette. Bike has original Shimano STX rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By sortieavelo

thank you! Yes I have the post-1974 531 decal and...

thank you! Yes I have the post-1974 531 decal and my fork crown looks like the orange bike pictured. Like chrome on top of crown but painted beneath.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By sortieavelo

Peugeot ID question

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By sortieavelo

thank you. Now it makes sense. The MAFAC half...

thank you. Now it makes sense. The MAFAC half hoods that came off bike had a built in barrel adjuster at the housing opening.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-22, 05:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By sortieavelo

Little rubber bits for non-aero brake cables?

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Hi all, I’m finishing a mid 1970s Crescent Pepita...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,147
Posted By sortieavelo

Thank you. It seems like 21.1mm is the smallest...

Thank you. It seems like 21.1mm is the smallest of the stem standards. My inner diameter was 20.8, but it’s probably 21.1.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,147
Posted By sortieavelo

Alternative for vintage Schwinn quill stem

Hi,

quill stem diameter is 20mm on my Schwinn Collegiate 5-speed. Nothing in my parts bin fits. Anyone know of a source for a replacement?

thanks!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By sortieavelo

Tubular Repair Advice

Hi, I'm new to tubulars. Put a set together this winter and have been riding them when weather permits. Conti Sprinters. I recently got my first-ever tubular flat. Seemed to go flat slowly. Should I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By sortieavelo

That is very handy, thank you. Printing out a...

That is very handy, thank you. Printing out a copy now for my workshop.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By sortieavelo

thank you. Would you put a bit of grease around...

thank you. Would you put a bit of grease around the race prior to putting in bearing cartridge?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By sortieavelo

Seeking Confirmation: is this a crown race?

Hello,

New frame day. It came integrated headset. Before I reinstall fork, the silver/black circular thing atop the fork crown is the crown race, correct?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,959
Posted By sortieavelo

Thank you! Will do that today—this is my first...

Thank you! Will do that today—this is my first modem road bike build, so still learning.

thank you. QUOTE=curbtender;22349935]Let me get OCD and ask you to center the bars. That line should be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,959
Posted By sortieavelo

here is the offender. ...

here is the offender.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,959
Posted By sortieavelo

UPDATE—Problem solved: the rear brake cable...

UPDATE—Problem solved: the rear brake cable housing as it exited the handlebar tape, was caught on a stem bolt. When Front wheel turned to the right, it caused left rear brake pad to rub rim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,959
Posted By sortieavelo

John, I rode 1 hour on the road (16...

John,

I rode 1 hour on the road (16 miles),but when I walked the bike before & after the ride I noticed the weird momentary locking up. I lifted rear wheel, peddled it with my hand, and it spun...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,959
Posted By sortieavelo

Thank you--I noticed toe-in yesterday--easy fix,...

Thank you--I noticed toe-in yesterday--easy fix, as is the cable housing--that I didn't realize.

Wheels are brand new, out of box, handbuilt by John Neugent. They spin smooth on the stand.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,959
Posted By sortieavelo

Rear Wheel sticking intermittently

Mates, I recently finished this bike, Cervélo Soloist, Ultegra, and Neugent alloy tubulars. On stand everything checks out. On Maiden voyage today, something just didn’t feel right. Felt like rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,305
Posted By sortieavelo

thanks for this. When you say quarter turn out,...

thanks for this. When you say quarter turn out, you mean counter clockwise, right? And counter clockwise tightens tension, correct?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,305
Posted By sortieavelo

Andy, A million thanks for that--it all...

Andy,

A million thanks for that--it all makes sense. In fact, the shifters *do* feel a bit sticky now that you mention it. I'm going to solvent/relube those, and try your shorty cable advice on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,305
Posted By sortieavelo

Hi Andy, yes, it shifts fine up and down on the...

Hi Andy, yes, it shifts fine up and down on the stand and holds shifts through all gears. While riding, it holds shifts when I shift to larger cogs, but when I shift to smaller cogs, the chain after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,305
Posted By sortieavelo

Chain slipping only under leverage

Hi,

Just upgraded my 1995 trek zx6500 with suspension fork and while I was at it cleaned hubs, replaced BB, new tires, etc.

Took it out on the trail and rear derailleur/chain was slipping to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 06:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

John, A million thanks! I appreciate the...

John,

A million thanks! I appreciate the time and detail.

Chris
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

Upper race on Marzocchi fork

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

The pic I posted is just the stock bike--I've...

The pic I posted is just the stock bike--I've upgraded my stem to threadless, so that's ready to go.

Gonna be fun with the new fork.

Chris​​​​​​​
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

I had that same question, but I decided to go for...

I had that same question, but I decided to go for it. A used Rock Shox Quadra 21 of unknown provenance from eBay is half as much, so a new/NOS fork is preferable.

Thanks again!

Chris
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

John, A million thanks for sharing that...

John,

A million thanks for sharing that info. I ordered the Marzocchi Z3 (80mm travel) from CRC for $275.

May be on the forum again when I go to install it ;)

Chris
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 06:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

Thank you--the ZX 7000 came with Rock Shox Quadra...

Thank you--the ZX 7000 came with Rock Shox Quadra 21 fork, and the 6500 was upgradeable (presumably to that fork).

The Marzocchis looks great!

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,071
Posted By sortieavelo

Upgrading rigid fork on vintage Trek MTB

Hi, I have this 1995 Trek 6500ZX. I’ve upgraded stem, bars, seatpost, saddle, pedals, cassette…It’s a great-riding 22 lb bike.

where I ride is rocks, roots—all manner of defilement. Is it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-21, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,657
Posted By sortieavelo

Headset installation

Hi, this is my first try at installing a sealed-bearing headset. Model is FSA Orbit MX 1-1/8 threadless.

when I dry fit the bottom part, there is a gap at the top of the fork race, maybe a couple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By sortieavelo

yes! Thank you! I had that tiny piece in my bike...

yes! Thank you! I had that tiny piece in my bike bucket. It’s a good old Suntour so looking forward to cabling it up. Thanks again. Chris
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By sortieavelo

Dérailleur attachment to dropout

hi and thank you to those who helped me recently with my question about hub spacing. Wheel fits great without cold setting. SAME BIKE NEW QUESTION: this Suntour rear derailleur came off this bike,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By sortieavelo

that was SUPER helpful. Thank you. Now I need one...

that was SUPER helpful. Thank you. Now I need one of those calipers w the long arms!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By sortieavelo

thank you. Is the 126mm spacing measured from...

thank you. Is the 126mm spacing measured from outside of R hub to outside of L hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By sortieavelo

Converting 5 sp to 7 sp how much to widen rear triangle

Hi all, I’m hoping to convert this sweet old fuji 10 sp to a 650b ride. But my 650b rear wheel is a 7/8 Shimano and is too wide for the frame. Rear dropouts are about 125mm? And new rear wheel looks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 06:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,387
Posted By sortieavelo

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,387
Posted By sortieavelo

Anyone recommend a torque wrench?

Mates,

Are there torque wrenches out there that you like that are less expensive than Park Tool?

need one for new carbon parts/bike.

cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-21, 05:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 934
Posted By sortieavelo

Thank you! I cleaned up wheels/regreased, new...

Thank you! I cleaned up wheels/regreased, new bearings, freewheel is in good shape. Just need a chain that is meant for 5 cogs.

Cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-21, 05:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 934
Posted By sortieavelo

Got it. Thank you. I need a 5 sp chain as it...

Got it. Thank you.

I need a 5 sp chain as it has 5 cogs in back (teeth are in good shape, so no need to replace that).

Cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 934
Posted By sortieavelo

What chain for vintage Gitane Mixte 10 sp?

Mates,

i have a ‘70s Gitane Mixte, old Simplex derailleur. 10 speed.

needs new chain. What chain would you recommend? Brand, size. Would any 10 speed chain work? Schwinn, KMC?

cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By sortieavelo

Thank you! That’s my plan for tomorrow after a...

Thank you! That’s my plan for tomorrow after a night soaking in penetrating oil (the freewheel, not me)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By sortieavelo

Yeah, I was able to get cap ring off with my...

Yeah, I was able to get cap ring off with my fingers. my understanding is that the freewheel should then just come off. It’s not coming off—i have some penetrating oil in there now. Wondering if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By sortieavelo

Tool for cassette/sprocket removal?

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By sortieavelo

thank you. I gave each side a quarter turn...

thank you. I gave each side a quarter turn tighter & really locked down the lock nuts. It’s barely perceptible. Cheers!!
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