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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,791
Posted By qkcam

thanks for answering Bob!

thanks for answering Bob!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,791
Posted By qkcam

Bob what did you do ? did you get the set and...

Bob
what did you do ? did you get the set and then pass it on with 1 less insert? I thought that was a good idea! I found some inserts (wasn't easy at this time) but I am not sure what to do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By qkcam

crankset replace or tap stripped pedal threads?

I found a much "better" I hope used 24" mtn bike.. it is lighter and has better components. Only issue is the right side crank has stripped threads where the pedal went. I guess the previous owner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

thank you Russ, I will give it a go and have a...

thank you Russ, I will give it a go and have a look tomorrow. I thought since i had repacked the rear bearings and replaced the flywheel I woudn't have an issue with the rear .. however the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0217_4cdf6cb799b878a5314ef7ad42ec4569b6c3abfd.jpg
I am "assuming" this crack is not normal and is causing all or part of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

Cracked pedal at base!! I didnt even see this...

Cracked pedal at base!! I didnt even see this until i got down close enough and the camera caught it! I used to have 'eagle eyes' thank goodness for technology
I am "assuming " this is causing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

i think i should have called my post ...

i think i should have called my post "occassional clunk clunk and chain falls off- under load"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

I might be able to test it using it on the bike...

I might be able to test it using it on the bike trainer that way it will be under load.

anytips on testing "used" bike for issues like these? when i got this $20 24" i ride it quite a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

ah! thank you.. this could explain ! sounds...

ah! thank you.. this could explain ! sounds like i need to get into the crank hub and regrease / replace bearings. and or could a bad derailleur cause such an issue?
i am kind of banking on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

was pedaling shifting gears to test derailler...

was pedaling shifting gears to test derailler adjusemtn and the chain "slipped" off.. I dont know if it exaclty slipped i just know I was it was no longer engaged whilst pedaling and it was hanging...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By qkcam

Crank or derailuer ? old 24" mongoose

It has been a while since I started this project. A few months back I got a 24" mongose. I first rode it and noticed a "clunky" kind of slipping feel. I took it to the bike co-op and as posted in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By qkcam

I have to say i am getting closer and closer to...

I have to say i am getting closer and closer to getting this project done..and it actually feels kind of good .. considering my outside space got swiped by another tenant .. despite living here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By qkcam

i like that idea..no rafters though.. I live in...

i like that idea..no rafters though.. I live in old apartment with plaster and lath ceilings.. been trying to figure out how to find the joist so i can "hang" bike up for storage..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By qkcam

Oh thank you ..! we have "grocery outlet " here ...

Oh thank you ..! we have "grocery outlet " here is that the same as Aldi?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By qkcam

I should have came here and looked last week! ...

I should have came here and looked last week! darn I started on my own "build my own bike stand" i had some parts I found a good and cheap speaker stand...

I dont have any way to slice the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

thank you cbrstar!! I did just want you...

thank you cbrstar!! I did just want you suggested.. used the free freewheel that isn't pitted and greased the threads before puttting on .. got a "new /used" cone that looked much better than in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-21, 08:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

Hey Oldbobcat !! my cat says "hello" ...

Hey Oldbobcat !! my cat says "hello"

thanks.. it's done.. the issue initially was the thing had never been serviced and we all tried 3 of us at the bike community clinic.. even with a cheat bar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

Hi Iride ! thank you so much for shaing those...

Hi Iride ! thank you so much for shaing those links!
and info about: schedlule for regrease and cleaning the hub bearings . Ok I felt determined after i read your msg and went to 3 bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

I used to do this technique with filters on...

I used to do this technique with filters on photolenses ..if my memory is correct. good reminder!! thank you! oh and i for sure now need to use upclose glasses so i can see the details of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

Hey Iride01 !! thank you this is so very...

Hey Iride01 !! thank you this is so very helpful! I will toss that old freewheel thanks for explaining the bearing races... it took me a min to figure out what they were exactly. It's fun...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

how often are we supposed to over haul the ......

how often are we supposed to over haul the ... hub? or is it called a tune up? I found the cheapest 24" used bike with an aliumiun frame I could find.. it was $20. since i didnt know if I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 07:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

here are 2 freewheels.. (keep wanting to call...

here are 2 freewheels.. (keep wanting to call them fly wheels!) one is what came on the old bike falcon (us made) and the free one nice young man at bike shop gave me - would love the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

oh somehow.. ok that is inside the FALCON ...

oh somehow.. ok that is inside the FALCON those pits are on the opposite side from the bearings.. and just above where it screws onto hub. what would cause those? and is it use able?
thank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

am trying to put photos in gallery. have em...

am trying to put photos in gallery. have em uploaded but no idea how if they show or not.. ???
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

i dont know if i was writing a diatribe or not.....

i dont know if i was writing a diatribe or not.. you have me wondering.
and thank you for the good question. when i was at the volunteer bike shop on sunday they even had the (is it hub or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

thank you!! this is helpful. i have alot to say...

thank you!! this is helpful. i have alot to say but can't find the right glasses to see what i am typing all that well.

I was able (thanks to PB blast get the cone nut and nut by the spacer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

I love the idea of a carbon frame.. esp the older...

I love the idea of a carbon frame.. esp the older i get ..things seem heavier.. but the other bits and pieces.. why oh why ?? it reminds me of cars. I miss the good ole metal cars .. which took a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,337
Posted By qkcam

this is just what i needed to read! I have a...

this is just what i needed to read! I have a cone stuck to the spacer nut. gonna pb blast and let it sit overnite. . cross my fingers and say some prayers.. and then try the techinques above.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

or maybe i will put quick release axels on.....

or maybe i will put quick release axels on.. probably can use what was on the old marin bike. i keep creating projects for myself..when i should focus on necessities. making life easier..but i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 09:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

UPDATE: i found a community bike shop and they...

UPDATE:
i found a community bike shop and they had the tool to take the hub the rest of hte way off. I had gotten the gear 7 set off. the guy at the shop said the freewheel was bad.. but he...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

thank you Veganbikes.. I dont know how much I...

thank you Veganbikes.. I dont know how much I will be able to make it back.. and now i kind of feel like a "user" that isn't the kind of person i want to be. sorry. when i was healther I really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

I dont read long posts or long anythings.. ...

I dont read long posts or long anythings.. gosh..I just looked up the word diatribe.. It means "attack to a person" i certainly did not mean to do that..at all.
thank you for calling me out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

if I am not the right fit here.. just let me...

if I am not the right fit here.. just let me know.. thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

Dear Veganbikes you are correct I enjoy bikes...

Dear Veganbikes you are correct I enjoy bikes and i enjoy learning and fixing things. I used to with my dad work on a few bikes as a kid..it always felt rewarding...gosh back in those days bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

short I write a bunch of short "reaL"...

short I write a bunch of short "reaL" posts?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

shucks! I dont have a third party.. i did upload...

shucks! I dont have a third party.. i did upload an image but forgot i am not yet qualified.

any idea?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By qkcam

How to access cone nut to remove axle?

anyone have any idea how to get down into this wheel to get the cone nut seperated. i took it to a bike shop yesterday and we couldn't get the gears off..but i soaked it in pb plaster and removed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By qkcam

i would probably have a hard time living with...

i would probably have a hard time living with myself too. last thing i need is more injuries.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By qkcam

I hear that! thank you

I hear that! thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By qkcam

thank you for the link I will check them out. I...

thank you for the link I will check them out. I am on the west coast and alot of the LLMDs are now looking at CIRS from water damaged buildings as a reason why lyme patients dont get better. CIRS ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By qkcam

thanks Andy I dont have any photo sharing site.....

thanks Andy I dont have any photo sharing site.. but over all it sounds like not a good idea..so i guess i will start over handlebar modifaction on a different cheapy bike if/ when i find one. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By qkcam

fix for old chronic lyme rider?

Hi
i was trying to put some upright handle bars on an old Marin mountain bike to take the pressure off my neck when i ride. I noticed the frame has a hairline crack at the bottom of the head...
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