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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,153
Posted By NumbersGuy

I知 just curious, do you also expect to go to...

I知 just curious, do you also expect to go to your local Apple Store to find a selection of Microsoft, Samsung and Google products?

Sure an electronics store would carry products from all those...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,494
Posted By bampilot06

Chosen for the background to let you know I am...

Chosen for the background to let you know I am human.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,494
Posted By bampilot06

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Built this from spare parts and a found frame. I actually really enjoyed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,244
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Just guessing but with so little to go on- That...

Just guessing but with so little to go on- That crack has been there for a while given the rust showing on the edges/face in photo 1 and 2. That the rest of the bike shows a lot of surface rust...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 305
Posted By KCT1986

Looks like that may be a lockring for a cassette...

Looks like that may be a lockring for a cassette with a larger outer sprocket. Is it marked 11T?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 650
Posted By Kontact

You can't change the BB length on a crank that...

You can't change the BB length on a crank that has the spindle built in like a SRAM. That's a crank change.


You can add pedal washers, go big with kneesavers, get pedals with longer spindles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,490
Posted By PeteHski

Sure, whatever. Lame argument.

Sure, whatever. Lame argument.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,422
Posted By indyfabz

IKR. I asked a question in direct response to a...

IKR. I asked a question in direct response to a statement made by the OP and got harshed on by someone who apparently considers himself a gatekeeper.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,664
Posted By Iride01

Four centimeters too high? Are you certain...

Four centimeters too high? Are you certain that's the correct size bike for you? Maybe you need the 54 cm bike for your leg length.

Top tube length is not any better to judge a bike size by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,292
Posted By PeteHski

I hate to break this news, but new full...

I hate to break this news, but new full suspension mountain bikes under $600 are all garbage. You would be much better off with a hard tail at that price level. As for reputable brands, Giant are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,426
Posted By terrymorse

Higgs mechanism.

Higgs mechanism.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By Ron Damon

Any advise or estimate that you get here or from...

Any advise or estimate that you get here or from a calculator are only starting points. Only you can determine the right pressure based on your weight, load, terrain, rim/wheel and tire size and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,326
Posted By choddo

I think you can have one or both of expertise and...

I think you can have one or both of expertise and torque wrenches but not neither.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 798
Posted By Garthr

All things are never equal ...... So much for...

All things are never equal ......
So much for comparisons.
Ride on :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 798
Posted By ofajen

I知 pretty sure if I rode a bike blindfolded,...

I知 pretty sure if I rode a bike blindfolded, the trip would be short and end with me colliding with some obstacle, regardless of the bike frame material.

Otto
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,601
Posted By FBinNY

Correct spoke tension depends mainly on the spoke...

Correct spoke tension depends mainly on the spoke gauge and number of spokes.

While it's become trendy to build to higher tensions, what really matters is minimum tension, with any additional...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,613
Posted By Iride01

You might. But you also might not. Are you...

You might. But you also might not.

Are you sure your foot isn't swelling? Compression socks like Swiftwick help me with that. Also getting the fore/aft cleat position correct. Don't know how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,159
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 407
Posted By mstateglfr

You need to include the fork rake and tire size...

You need to include the fork rake and tire size to get a good idea of how steering will feel since those also factor into the trail number.

Looks like you are lloking at the smallest frame size,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 6,124
Posted By BillyD

No, I知 talking about the one on 168 st near...

No, I知 talking about the one on 168 st near Columbia Presbyterian Hosp. My school was on 152 st and Amsterdam.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,296
Posted By indyfabz

This is fun. Keep it up.

This is fun. Keep it up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,388
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

My High Tech Tools In use in my hub bearing...

My High Tech Tools In use in my hub bearing condition assessments are my fingers first then a couple of wrenches followed up with a cloth wipe off of the now exposed bearings and I apply my most high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By redshift1

Using standard machine repair practice ( e.g....

Using standard machine repair practice ( e.g. auto transmissions ), if you had any significant pitting ( read visible to the naked eye ) in the bearing races, you would replace. Also, when a bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By Kontact

These derailleurs are virtually impossible to...

These derailleurs are virtually impossible to adjust by trial and error. Follow these instructions step by step, starting with the location of the back plate on page nine.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 555
Posted By FBinNY

The ratio between the left and right side...

The ratio between the left and right side tensions is determined by the hub. It's exactly equal to ratio of the sines of the bracing angles. The beauty is that this is (almost*) exactly equal to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By alcjphil

Depends on whether your current bottom bracket...

Depends on whether your current bottom bracket spindle is symmetric or not. You have to measure to see if the drive side is longer than the non drive side. If it is longer on the drive side, then a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,551
Posted By terrymorse

That’s metabolic efficiency (lowest oxygen...

That’s metabolic efficiency (lowest oxygen consumption).

If you define "efficiency" as how much power you can produce in a given time, the optimal cadence is definitely higher than 60. More like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 805
Posted By Polaris OBark

I was going to suggest e-shifting. So I will...

I was going to suggest e-shifting. So I will second that suggestion. If ever there was a perfect excuse for an upgrade.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,165
Posted By Koyote

Umm...Clean your bike?

Umm...Clean your bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 19,676
Posted By mstateglfr

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And yet- it totally tracks for you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,110
Posted By unterhausen

I'd just like to thank wheelreason for...

I'd just like to thank wheelreason for reinforcing my statement about people that don't know they aren't funny.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,363
Posted By JohnDThompson

Park used to make one. It came with the dropout...

Park used to make one. It came with the dropout alignment tools. Looks like they stopped sometime after I bought my set 40+ years ago....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,363
Posted By Russ Roth

You're looking for outer diameter form joint...

You're looking for outer diameter form joint calipers. Just basic hinged calipers that are used to transfer a measurement to a tape measure. You'll still need to pull the wheel from the frame but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,110
Posted By Barry2

Not any more! :) Barry

Not any more!

:)

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,639
Posted By FBinNY

Just about ANY commercial grade sealed bearing is...

Just about ANY commercial grade sealed bearing is more than adequate for your needs. Though they aren't as common, single sealed bearings have a (very) slight benefit of lower seal drag, and you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 290
Posted By Iride01

Slow or no shifts when going to the smaller teeth...

Slow or no shifts when going to the smaller teeth cogs can also be a frayed cable inside the STI. I'd pull the cable from the STI and be certain. Lube might just temporarily make it work while the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,171
Posted By indyfabz

Could also be from someone prying off a...

Could also be from someone prying off a Kryptonite lick with a pole.

Decades ago, the dad of a friend used to own a LBS in Philly. Every once in a while, someone would come in trying to sell a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,759
Posted By indyfabz

But does his cassette go to 11?

But does his cassette go to 11?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By 70sSanO

Not an issue if you don't notice it when...

Not an issue if you don't notice it when peddling. It is nice to have the distance close to the same, but older bikes get challenged when going from asymmetrical to symmetrical bottom brackets. Even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,759
Posted By mstateglfr

Scotch Tape only- 10psi Scotch Tape with honey-...

Scotch Tape only- 10psi
Scotch Tape with honey- 6psi
Generic Duct Tape- 16psi
Duck brand Duct Tape- 19psi
Gorilla brand Duct Tape- 167psi
Melted wax- 4psi
Unmelted wax- 2psi
Electrical tape-...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By KerryIrons

Typically a BB needs to be faced once, when new. ...

Typically a BB needs to be faced once, when new. Obviously if there is paint or damage to the faced surface, it should be done again but otherwise, no need.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By Kontact

The crank will shift and function fine, but it is...

The crank will shift and function fine, but it is narrower spacing than current Shimano. This largely means that the outer trim position on the shifter won't work. This is common on Shimano bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,318
Posted By FBinNY

It would need meaningful features that seriously...

It would need meaningful features that seriously save time, plus be dirt cheap.

FWIW anyone can improvise something with roughly the same functionality as the $450 unit you referenced with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 900
Posted By Crankycrank

Can't really hurt but IME not necessary if the...

Can't really hurt but IME not necessary if the pinch bolts are tight enough. Use a torque wrench if in doubt and the preload cap won't come off if the bolts are tightened properly.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,426
Posted By cyclezen

A lot of the discussion has been very...

A lot of the discussion has been very theoretical... cadence v torque. But reality is way different. There are limits to both and the curve to those points can vary dramatically, depending on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 673
Posted By FBinNY

It sounds like the nipple is frozen to the spoke....

It sounds like the nipple is frozen to the spoke. This is rare with brass but common with aluminum.

Step one is to try to free it before worrying about anything else. Start by wicking a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By Kontact

https://www.birota.ru/manuals/shimano/allinone/6CX...

https://www.birota.ru/manuals/shimano/allinone/6CX0D_EN.PDF

I believe some of the extra clicks your seeing aren't trim positions, but function more to catch the shifter half way so if you short...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,261
Posted By Iride01

If the holes are in the proper place for a bottle...

If the holes are in the proper place for a bottle cage to mount, then why not put some bottle cage bosses on it. Especially now if you are repainting it. You can get braze on threaded bosses for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,063
Posted By dedhed

Agricultural....

Agricultural....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,242
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Getting the bike right should be the easy part of...

Getting the bike right should be the easy part of the LBS work. I find it's the customer interaction that is going down a path that has no solution/end point that I really dislike. As to the staff,...
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