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03-14-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 553
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Evapo-Rust will convert the rust to a benign...

Evapo-Rust will convert the rust to a benign substance without harming any other materials. It is available in local hardware stores. Andy

The Best Rust Remover | Quick & Easy with CRC's...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 589
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The quote I like about very flexible frames and...

The quote I like about very flexible frames and down hill speeds was what Andy Hampsted said. Something like "the only thing worse than climbing without a TI bike is descending on one". Andy
03-13-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 208
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

My experience and understanding is that the...

My experience and understanding is that the biggest issue with swapping back and forth between ISO and JIS and back again is that the JIS axle end would sit slightly inboard of where the ISO axle's...
03-12-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 195
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

For a rear hub/wheel there's about 3X the...

For a rear hub/wheel there's about 3X the increase of leverage/play between the axle and the rim.

One of the really neat aspects of a cartridge bearing (be they radial or angular contact and ball...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 424
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I strongly suggest you use a filler that your are...

I strongly suggest you use a filler that your are comfortable with. A well brazed joint that's not done cold, or not overheated and not taking too long to do (time at temp) is more than strong enough...
03-10-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

These fitting shims are held in place by a couple...

These fitting shims are held in place by a couple small patches of double sided adhesive foam/tape. A simple hard pull or slight prying should release them from the metal clamp. Andy
03-08-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

And this is why we ask for more data than mere...

And this is why we ask for more data than mere model names.

Duragrouch- The adjustable cable end seating to lever pivot dimension has been done on other levers for decades. Likely the best known...
03-07-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Which version of brake are design are your Altus...

Which version of brake are design are your Altus levers mead for. They should have a part number which with some homework will tell you is they are for a canti or a linear system.

Canti intended...
03-05-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 531
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Differing amounts of thread cutting/chasing and...

Differing amounts of thread cutting/chasing and grit/grime build up can be common enough reasons to feel different efforts on either side.

What brand/type of BB did you install? Some have plastic...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 424
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Thanks for following up. A bunch of years ago...

Thanks for following up. A bunch of years ago there were a few segmented fork failures that were posted and talked about on various forums. They have been referenced every so often since and it seems...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 424
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Do you remember the wall thicknesses of the...

Do you remember the wall thicknesses of the various tubes? Andy
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 424
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

First I ask what is meant by "steerer angle"? Do...

First I ask what is meant by "steerer angle"? Do you mean head tube steering angle? If so the fork has nothing to do with that but that frame angle does locate the fork at that angle, to establish...
03-05-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,009
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

"What I'd like is a chain with actual bushings...

"What I'd like is a chain with actual bushings inside the rollers like (I think) pre-derailleur bikes," Duragrouch

Almost. Roller/bushinged chains were the common der chains for decades, until the...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-04-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 586
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

If the cost for this jig really is only $100 the...

If the cost for this jig really is only $100 the materials and base are worth it alone. Andy
03-04-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,009
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I'm no lubricant expert but I do observe the...

I'm no lubricant expert but I do observe the world and see what others have done for generations before. Wax as a chain lube has had the issue of long term corrosion protection ever since I first...
03-04-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Back in the day we just leaned over the bike and...

Back in the day we just leaned over the bike and watched for when the pedal touched the ground, then we "measured" the angle between the seat tube and the road. Andy (who has sharpened his Campy...
03-04-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Sorry if I was thinking in Fahrenheit. But I do...

Sorry if I was thinking in Fahrenheit. But I do provide my location for those who might want further indication when I forget to specify. Perhaps I can blame my stove's manufacturer:)

A common...
03-03-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,009
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

A real reason why wax is not as long lasting as...

A real reason why wax is not as long lasting as an oil can be is its lack of flow. Wax gets scuffed/rubbed/scraped off the chain's surfaces in use and wax being a solid the now bare spots won't...
03-03-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I would find a Wheels Manufacturing replacement...

I would find a Wheels Manufacturing replacement axle, cutting it to size if needed. There's no reason except preference to retain the Campy brand for an axle. I ran Campy NR hubs for a few decades...
03-01-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I didn't keep track of the shop servicings I have...

I didn't keep track of the shop servicings I have done over the years. That's the job of the shop. But it was fairly early on in the cartridge bearing freehub era with Mavic ones. One of the first I...
03-01-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 310
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Rear wheel likely has stainless spokes and the...

Rear wheel likely has stainless spokes and the front has galvanized spokes (not of a stainless alloy, thus is magnetic).

I like the dig at those of us who ask for more information, you did ...
03-01-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 848
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I have yet to see a production post sizing gage...

I have yet to see a production post sizing gage that has the diameter steps being long enough to go past the lug's bottom edge. Measuring anything above this point and claiming that measurement is...
03-01-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The couple handfulls of freehub bearing...

The couple handfulls of freehub bearing replacements I've done often found the bearing was so tightly held that I resorted to heating the FH body in an oven (about 250* for 15 minutes or so) to...
02-29-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

A tolerance aspect that I am very picky about is...

A tolerance aspect that I am very picky about is that of the rim's brake tracks. They should be both consistent width and remain smooth at the seam. Nether have much if anything to do with what we...
02-29-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Bill K offers real life info. I almost...

Bill K offers real life info.

I almost laughed at the OP's questions about tolerance in wheel building. Real rims are not perfect ones. They have deviations from round and flat right from the...
02-24-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,257
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

JBI #51190 is what is being talked about. This is...

JBI #51190 is what is being talked about. This is the common 8mm bolt with anti turn tab, but packaged with nut and washer as has been the case for decades if sourced from a bike industry supplier....
02-22-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

After nearly 50 years of doing this stuff my age...

After nearly 50 years of doing this stuff my age is catching up with my demands on it, hands included. Thankfully one of the filters for who will likely be doing this stuff for many years (a pro...
02-22-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,457
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Generally when replacing the cog set (freewheel)...

Generally when replacing the cog set (freewheel) one also replaces the chain, cut to size.

Some rear ders don't work with the larger in diameter cogs that a 34 is, compared to the 28T. Are you...
02-21-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Interesting frame and fork. I know of few brands...

Interesting frame and fork. I know of few brands who emulate the Bruce Gordon like seat binder/top of stays treatment. Really long head tube for the size, Is this frame for 26/559 wheels? Sort of...
02-21-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Shimano early in their pursuit of better shifting...

Shimano early in their pursuit of better shifting (early 1980s) came up with (knowing Shimano's patent research dept, likely "borrowed" the idea) with what they called "W Cut" ring teeth. The tops of...
02-21-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 427
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I have a Parrot vise mounted on a 1'x6" board...

I have a Parrot vise mounted on a 1'x6" board about 2' long. I clamp this board to a table top with a couple common wood clamps (could be C clamps too). This provides a much more sturdy anti twisting...
02-20-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 427
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Unsure what type of vise you're referring to. For...

Unsure what type of vise you're referring to. For bike work (as this is a bike forum) common bench top vises work very well. Like this:...
02-19-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 303
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Installing a rear wheel in a no tensioner (unlike...

Installing a rear wheel in a no tensioner (unlike a der) chain system is pretty much the same regardless of the hub. Pull the wheel back snug a side's axle nut. using your fingers between the...
02-18-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 465
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I'll shine a flashlight through the rotor and pad...

I'll shine a flashlight through the rotor and pad gaps. Andy
02-16-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 869
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

This! Many people are of the impression that the...

This! Many people are of the impression that the bike brands do the bike designs and only source the components they believe in. The reality is that Shimano and SRAM dictate the vast majority of the...
02-16-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,858
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

11 years old thread... is this a record? :) ...

11 years old thread... is this a record? :)

If only facing the ends of the HT is needed (as in no ID reaming too) one can do a reasonable job with a carpenter's square and a hand file. Of course...
02-16-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 315
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Most wheelbuilders (both hand done and machine...

Most wheelbuilders (both hand done and machine done) place the valve hole between a pair of spokes that radiate away from each other (to have the greatest access to the valve when inflating). To end...
02-15-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 627
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Sounds familiar. If you live and ride in sub zero...

Sounds familiar. If you live and ride in sub zero temperatures then a lighter grease might feel better/spin faster on those rides. I would suggest keeping the marine grease out of ratchets...
02-15-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,141
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Not you and not yet offensive words... Andy

Not you and not yet offensive words... Andy
02-15-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 627
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The brand of a bearing grease is far less the...

The brand of a bearing grease is far less the issue than your doing the cleaning and relubing work. The bike will thank you regardless of the grease:) Andy
02-15-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 869
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

As a frame guy I look at this bike's specs and...

As a frame guy I look at this bike's specs and see the huge trail with relatively laid back head angle (for a bike meant for prepared surfaces). Not an uncommon result when trying to shoehorn big...
02-15-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 576
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

My first thought is whether the customer is in...

My first thought is whether the customer is in this loop. I've certainly had repairs go south more times than I am happy with and when the added service is a0 more costly, and/or b) potentially will...
02-14-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Cleaning a drivetrain is a good suggestion and...

Cleaning a drivetrain is a good suggestion and can uncover other issues that have been growing (guide pulley bushing slop being a real possibility on this old der) however the description given...
02-14-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 932
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Years before SRAM, Shimano or KMC came out with...

Years before SRAM, Shimano or KMC came out with their connecting links there were specific (and claimed to be so much better...) connecting links on the market (at least here in the USA). The Super...
02-14-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Were this my shifter I would detach it from the...

Were this my shifter I would detach it from the handle bar bracket, remove the plastic covers and soak it in a solvent (not oil). I would track the pawls (I think this shifter has two IIRC) movements...
02-14-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 286
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

One of my mentors explained winter hills. It...

One of my mentors explained winter hills. It seems that with the cold of winter the earth contracts a bit. So the hills do get steeper and taller. But just be patient as in the warmth of Summer the...
02-14-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 286
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Since most production bikes come OEM with the...

Since most production bikes come OEM with the gear system nearly maxed out already (and I have questioned the smarts to run a system at it's max range) generally any significant ratio change often...
02-14-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

IIRC every (and I tend to not make absolute...

IIRC every (and I tend to not make absolute claims) cassette from Shimano, SRAM and others (can't speak to Miche and other secondary brands though) come with their new and proper lockring. I suspect...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I've had to fire a customer/friend who I came to...

I've had to fire a customer/friend who I came to understand wasn't likely to be happy with whatever I made. That was a long time ago but a lesson I still remember. Could it be that the possible...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 148
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Drop Outs FS

I am selling some no longer needed drop outs. The details and close up shots are in the for Sale sub forum here Steel Dropouts - Bike Forums...
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