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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By Shinkers

Sorry, let me clarify again. The picture is the...

Sorry, let me clarify again. The picture is the same crank as my crank. But they are funning a double and I'm running single. The chainring they are using is also the same. The hidden bolt scenario...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By Shinkers

Sorry, that picture isn't my crank. I just pulled...

Sorry, that picture isn't my crank. I just pulled it from the web since it shows the bolt hole I'm talking about.

I'm running a single ring, so no spacers required.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By Shinkers

Chainring for hidden bolt crank

Hello,

I have a crankset on my fatbike that I'm trying to find a chainring for. It is 94bcd with a hidden bolt behind the crank arm. Most chainrings have 5 holes that are drilled to fit a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 218
Posted By Shinkers

Pitting inside of steerer

Hello,

I was fortunate enough to get a brand new Surly Troll (mtb). I'm building it up, and before I went to install my star nut, I noticed what looks like some pitting about halfway down the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By Shinkers

Assuming you mean direct mount brake? Like...

Assuming you mean direct mount brake?

Like this (not suggesting, just an example): https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801464996376.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Shinkers

For future reference and those who may have this...

For future reference and those who may have this tension meter, I checked it today and found it to be pretty close to what they claim on their included sheet of spoke tensions. It was within 1 point...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Shinkers

Super B Tension Meter

First off, I fully understand that the tension meters I'm talking about are not high-precision instruments. I also know you don't need a tension meter and that their values should be taken with a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By Shinkers

Sram direct mount chainring fixed gear

Has anyone used one of these?

I tried on a mountain bike years ago and the slop in the interface caused the chainring to pop when back pressure was applied to the pedals. That was with very low...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-05-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By Shinkers

I have found what I'm looking for. Thanks...

I have found what I'm looking for. Thanks everyone! And thanks Jim!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-04-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By Shinkers

​​​​​​Thanks! I wish I could fit something bigger...

​​​​​​Thanks! I wish I could fit something bigger since there are a few out there at reasonable prices, but my current 56c top tube is feeling just a bit long these days with a normal length stem.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-04-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By Shinkers

ISO: Tenax Schwinn frame

I've come to realize that I need a smaller frame.

So I'm looking for a 21" Tenax Schwinn frame. Condition not important as long as it's straight and rideable. Headset included is a plus. Not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By Shinkers

These are (relatively) inexpensive and not name...

These are (relatively) inexpensive and not name brand rims. I've had good luck with them in the past, but I've not seen this before.

My stress relieve process is usually to place the wheel on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By Shinkers

Eyelets not sitting flush

I have a set of new rims that have eyelets. I started to build them today but stopped when I ran into something strange.

I noticed on the rear wheel that the spoke tension was dropping longer than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By Shinkers

Unfortunately it feels like that most of the...

Unfortunately it feels like that most of the time! :o You should see me tape a rim...



Actually, with the clamp closed I can just get the very tip of a small zip tie in between the seat post...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By Shinkers

That's pretty much what I thought but wanted...

That's pretty much what I thought but wanted someone else to confirm it. My OCD and anxiety can make it extremely hard to build bikes...

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By Shinkers

Seat Tube Slot Question

I apologize in advance because I know this is a stupid question.

I just picked up a new frame and happened to notice that when I tighten my seat post clamp, the bottom of the slot (where the hole...
Forum: Recumbent
08-30-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,625
Posted By Shinkers

Thanks for all of the replies. Still trying to...

Thanks for all of the replies. Still trying to weigh out if I want to go for this yet or not. There's a Bacchetta available locally but I need to decide what I'm willing to spend and if it's worth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Shinkers

I'm able to thread the freewheel on backwards so...

I'm able to thread the freewheel on backwards so I don't think so.

I'm with you Andy. I've never had problems with loose ball hubs.

Pic of the bearing and its position in the threads.
...
Forum: Recumbent
08-28-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,625
Posted By Shinkers

'Bent Curious...

So I'm sure you get tons of these questions all of the time but I thought I'd ask.

I'm a healthy, 27 year old, reasonably fit, rider that has ridden DF (upright?) bikes for around a decade. I like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Shinkers

These are indeed cartridge bearings and I've...

These are indeed cartridge bearings and I've noticed this issue with brand new bearings. Everything feels fine until the freewheel is tightened. This is also with the axle removed from the hub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Shinkers

Track hub bearing problem

Hopefully someone here will have some ideas...

I have a couple of Paul Components track and freewheel hubs laced to some mountain rims. One hub has track threads and the other has normal freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By Shinkers

Threaded Headset Question (again)

Sorry, one more headset question.

How much of a gap should be between the top of the lock nut and the top of the steerer? I can stack either 6mm or 8mm of spacers under mine, and the 6mm is just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By Shinkers

1990 Trek 330 JIS headset?

Hello,

I bought a 1990 Trek 330 frame in pretty decent condition that came as a F/F without a headset. Assuming that a 90's Trek would be ISO, that's the headset that I bought.

However, before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By Shinkers

Threaded Headset Stack Height Question

Hello,

I'm looking at a frame from an online seller that has (as measured by the seller) a 130mm headtube with a 170mm steerer on the fork and no headset included with the frame. Stack height...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By Shinkers

Is there any potential for a crack to develop...

Is there any potential for a crack to develop from having had a 31.6 post in there for the first 100 or so miles on the frame (this is an MTB)? I'm assuming that until a crack develops everything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By Shinkers

Absolutely. For what I paid I expected some...

Absolutely. For what I paid I expected some issues. Just wondering what the best way to deal with this would be.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By Shinkers

Oversized seat tube on titanium frame

Hello,

I've got an inexpensive titanium frame that is supposed to fit a 31.6 seatpost but really feels too big for that. When the post is inserted you can feel some movement and it will slide all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,522
Posted By Shinkers

Yeah this was not the thread I was expecting...

Yeah this was not the thread I was expecting...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,132
Posted By Shinkers

If the rotor is bent than the noise should be...

If the rotor is bent than the noise should be present if you lift the front wheel up and spin the wheel. If that's the case, you can bend it straight with your fingers (wear a glove or use a clean...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By Shinkers

Andy, Like one seat stay is longer than the...

Andy,

Like one seat stay is longer than the other? This could certainly be the case since the drive side seat stay is cut to allow a belt. With the wheel centered at the chain stays everything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By Shinkers

Frame (re)alignment

Hello (lot's of questions for this forum lately...),

I have a Soma Wolverine frame that I've picked up that has some alignment issues. This frame has sliding dropouts and I can center the wheel at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-21, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Posted By Shinkers

This is a unicycle. There is a slight recess on...

This is a unicycle. There is a slight recess on the inside of the cranks but not much. As I torque the cranks it's definitely gradual. I'm also not surprised that the machining may be different but I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Posted By Shinkers

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210414_172149_7b4b284c4056761686faff82819aac45a667f7dc.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Posted By Shinkers

Cranks seating too far on spindle?

Hello,

I've installed a set of FSA square taper cranks to a square taper spindle and the crank is covering up the flats of the spindle completely. In the past with other cranks and BB's I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 770
Posted By Shinkers

FWIW, I took a spoke out and measured it. They...

FWIW, I took a spoke out and measured it. They are 367mm which means a 369 will work (which is in stock) so I've just decided to order those and build the wheel the right way. Bummer I'll have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 770
Posted By Shinkers

36" as in Coker sized, yes. This is a unicycle...

36" as in Coker sized, yes. This is a unicycle wheel. I weigh around 200 lbs. and sometimes carry a backpack.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 770
Posted By Shinkers

These are indeed brass nips. This is for a 36"...

These are indeed brass nips. This is for a 36" wheel and it looks like I'd probably need a 371mm spoke which isn't really available at this time so I may not have a choice here.

Thinking about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 770
Posted By Shinkers

Spokes too short

Hello,

I'm well aware that proper spoke length is generally when the spoke reaches the bottom of the slot in the nipple or thereabouts. I've just received a wheel that has long nipples and spokes...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By Shinkers

So in that case are you not using a ferrule at...

So in that case are you not using a ferrule at the barcon?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By Shinkers

Okay, so how are you fitting the brake cable to...

Okay, so how are you fitting the brake cable to the shifter?

Thanks!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By Shinkers

Drag brake question

Hello,

I'm looking at an application where I will be using a thumb shifter to operate a caliper as a drag brake. This is not for a tandem, but it seems like this has been done on some tandems in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By Shinkers

Yes, 7mm round vs 10mm oblong rails.

Yes, 7mm round vs 10mm oblong rails.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By Shinkers

I haven't ever worked on one of these hubs...

I haven't ever worked on one of these hubs myself, but I've done a lot with other DT hubs. To me it looks no different than a standard non-SS hub of theirs.

So once the end caps are off, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,205
Posted By Shinkers

1 1/4" fork in a 1 1/8" headtube

Hello,

I've searched this but am having a hard time finding information that is pertinent to my situation.

I have a frame that takes EC34 cups, and a 1 1/8" straight steerer fork. I happen to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,764
Posted By Shinkers

I began cycling as a mountain biker, but this...

I began cycling as a mountain biker, but this year I've only been on a handful of mountain bike rides. The pandemic has caused a massive uptick in trail users and I'm far too much of an introvert to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By Shinkers

FWIW, check that you have the correct chainline...

FWIW, check that you have the correct chainline at your crank. Perhaps there is a spacer needed or in the wrong spot and your chainrings aren't actually landing in the right spot under the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By Shinkers

I've never actually cleaned my pistons, but...

I've never actually cleaned my pistons, but something that I've done when this happens is pull out my pads and reset the pistons with a plastic tire lever. Push them both in all of the way, then put...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,579
Posted By Shinkers

100% yes.

100% yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,741
Posted By Shinkers

If I'm really looking to get fired up, I like to...

If I'm really looking to get fired up, I like to throw on some Sufjan Stevens...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTeKpWp8Psw
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-01-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,209
Posted By Shinkers

Right on. That answers my questions. Thanks guys.

Right on. That answers my questions. Thanks guys.
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