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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 344
Posted By FBinNY

You can't fix what ain't broke. You now know...

You can't fix what ain't broke.

You now know it's not a loose crank, both because the signs are wrong, and the mechanic checked it in front of you.

It might have been any of a number of things,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,192
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The issue with assuming a smaller tooth count,...

The issue with assuming a smaller tooth count, besides wear rate increase and that chordal effect I mentioned 4 years ago (post #8), will lead to more bike speed is that one also needs to be able to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,479
Posted By BillyD

Does anybody ever tire of arguing and just drop a...

Does anybody ever tire of arguing and just drop a discussion that's not going anywhere? Oh wait, my bad, how can one build a reputation if you let your opponent think he won?

Sad.

Closed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 847
Posted By FBinNY

The answer depends on your bike. Very...

The answer depends on your bike.

Very little clamping force is needed for front wheels, except those with disc brakes. Likewise for rear wheels if you have vertical dropouts.

Vertical...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 725
Posted By Iride01

Separate them from the rim for spacing. ...

Separate them from the rim for spacing.
Separate them from the rim for wheel removal.
Separate them from their holders for replacement.


Which?

1. Usually there is a barrel adjuster on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The two usual methods to secure loose balled (as...

The two usual methods to secure loose balled (as in no cartridge bearings) FHB to the hub shell is with a hollow bolt that is removed from the LH hub side or having a FHB with s threaded stud (again...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 953
Posted By Aubergine

nope, no steel rims on my bikes! I live in...

nope, no steel rims on my bikes! I live in Seattle and they are a baaad idea here.



Yes, so I hear. They are not the best choice for the wide tires I prefer, though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,155
Posted By LarrySellerz

Elephant in the room is that ai has succeeded in...

Elephant in the room is that ai has succeeded in killing google’s search function, and you’re getting ai bs as the “suggested answer” or whatever it’s called to your search query.

Tire pressure is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,103
Posted By andrewclaus

Is there a bike co-op near you? If so, someone...

Is there a bike co-op near you? If so, someone there can advise and help you.

From the photo, the brake calipers look like they're made of the cheapest stamped steel, hardly worth working on. You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,219
Posted By Koyote

1) What kind of saddle was this? Please give the...

1) What kind of saddle was this? Please give the brand and model.
2) What kind of seatpost -- specifically, what sort of clamp?
3) Did you use a torque wrench to install the saddle?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By FBinNY

Take the wheel off and spin it holding the axle...

Take the wheel off and spin it holding the axle in your fingers. Try it both letting the cassette turn with it, and not letting it turn.

You're feeling and listening for roughness in either the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By datlas

For future reference, please carry a spare tube...

For future reference, please carry a spare tube and also a peel-back stick-on patch (in case of multiple flats).

Riding on a flat clincher tire is not a winning strategy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By SoCaled

Welcome. There are a couple/few "for sale"...

Welcome. There are a couple/few "for sale" sections on the Forum, General, C&V, Fixed gear, etc. To post in any of the "For sale" section you will need to have a premium membership. The membership is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 331
Posted By FBinNY

+1 CLEARLY an oversize lockring. I can see...

+1

CLEARLY an oversize lockring. I can see it overlapping the roots of the sprocket teeth.

BTW thanks for the photo which saved lots of time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 331
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Is that the correct lock ring? It looks too big...

Is that the correct lock ring? It looks too big for an 11T cog and won't allow the chain to fully engage?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 506
Posted By cyccommute

Soaking the whole shifter isn't the way to fix...

Soaking the whole shifter isn't the way to fix the problem. You need a more targeted approach. The problem is that the pawl that moves a gear forward tends to get sticky. Spraying lubricant into...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By PromptCritical

Tires make a huge difference. Your tires have...

Tires make a huge difference. Your tires have pretty good rolling resistance. Check out https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

When teaching people about truing wheels I often...

When teaching people about truing wheels I often suggest they "pick up" a wheel that they can practice on and not worry about their own bike.

I have to admit that I am a bit hesitant to strongly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,243
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Even "Free" bikes can be more trouble than they...

Even "Free" bikes can be more trouble than they are worth.
On the cheapest "box store" bikes, they likely never shifted properly and would have inadequate stopping power if they weren't so slow to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,739
Posted By Leisesturm

Well, I haven't had the best luck with them, but...

Well, I haven't had the best luck with them, but it wasn't me that brought that up in this thread. So at least one other person has had the same experiences. The reason I am using Marathon Pluses now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,618
Posted By genejockey

I don't have anything against e-bikes per se. Nor...

I don't have anything against e-bikes per se. Nor do I have issues with MOST e-bike riders. I have issues with unskilled riders going far too fast without any respect for physics, other riders,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,786
Posted By big john

Weight is important. The question is how much...

Weight is important. The question is how much weight are we talking about?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,068
Posted By Kai Winters

my best advise is to realize flats can happen for...

my best advise is to realize flats can happen for a variety of reasons, be prepared by having the necessary stuff on your bike to deal with a flat and the knowledge of how to fix a flat
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 518
Posted By cyccommute

The “TY500” on the derailer gives the whole ball...

The “TY500” on the derailer gives the whole ball game away. That is a Tourney rear derailer and they are made of the softest metal on the planet. The derailer arm is bent and, while you could try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By Kontact

What moisture? From tubeless sealant? You don't...

What moisture? From tubeless sealant? You don't use Velox for tubeless.

But Velox might be the problem. If you are mounting a tubeless ready tire on a tubeless ready rim, Velox might be way too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 452
Posted By FBinNY

Freewheel can be murderously tight, especially if...

Freewheel can be murderously tight, especially if you ride steep hills.

Consider your maximum effort climbing and consider that gearing is giving your legs roughly 2:1 leverage.

The way it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,347
Posted By BillyD

Closed. Nobody from this 20 year old thread is...

Closed. Nobody from this 20 year old thread is still around to respond.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,450
Posted By FBinNY

Bike Forums has a sub-forum ideally suited for...

Bike Forums has a sub-forum ideally suited for this subject.

It's P&R (politics & religion) and IMO should be P, R & Chain lube.

This subject stirs up all kinds of pointless arguments, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,377
Posted By KCT1986

The issue with trying to go to 11 is that the...

The issue with trying to go to 11 is that the width of the freehub is probably not wide enough to fit a 11 speed cassette.

Here are the aprox.width of HG and compatible freehub bodies.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 416
Posted By 79pmooney

Have you considered taking them to a cobbler? ...

Have you considered taking them to a cobbler? Should be not too difficult to cut a piece of rubber sole in the shape of that piece and glue it on. (I have cycling shoes a local cobbler has modified...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,248
Posted By blacknbluebikes

After attaching a baseball card to the seat stay,...

After attaching a baseball card to the seat stay, I simply count the clicks, divide by the number of spokes on the wheel, then multiply by the circumference of the tire, expressed in miles. I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,952
Posted By rsbob

I use a compressor and it works great to seat...

I use a compressor and it works great to seat tires. If you want an inexpensive one, check out Harbor Freights pancake compressor available online - or any pancake compressor. You will need to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,063
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,824
Posted By tomato coupe

For most of us, our fluids will be leaking out...

For most of us, our fluids will be leaking out and making a mess on the floor in less than 40 years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,824
Posted By mstateglfr

Where is GamblerGORD53 with his 'lol defailures...

Where is GamblerGORD53 with his 'lol defailures are a joke, you need igh and drum brakes' schtick?



Anyways, I'll take his place here and argue that coaster brakes are the best! They are so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,824
Posted By veganbikes

Ummm hello spoon brakes are better than...

Ummm hello spoon brakes are better than everything. No silly pads no bleeding, no cables to tension. QR, Bolt on, Thru-axle, wide tires, narrow tires, carbon rims, aluminum rims, steel rims. it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,625
Posted By Homebrew01

I saw the back-end of pros when I raced decades...

I saw the back-end of pros when I raced decades ago
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,535
Posted By tomato coupe

Ah yes, racing against other cyclists that don't...

Ah yes, racing against other cyclists that don't know it's a race is a time-honored tradition.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,103
Posted By FBinNY

This too is very possible. The solution,...

This too is very possible.

The solution, either way, is to use care in choosing the bolt length, and while installing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By mpetry912

FBinNY has it right. Just get a 6mm recessed...

FBinNY has it right. Just get a 6mm recessed brake nut and clearance it out so it slides on the brake shaft

/markp
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,103
Posted By smd4

Then cut off the bad threads and give 'er another...

Then cut off the bad threads and give 'er another go! (and use grease this time).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By FBinNY

Do you need the nut specifically, or a filler for...

Do you need the nut specifically, or a filler for the fork.

If it's a fork filler, know that the thread is wrong.

Again, if for a fork, the easiest solution is to drill out a recess nut to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,594
Posted By roadcrankr

I just strap on my rechargeable lights. Better...

I just strap on my rechargeable lights.
Better for motorists to see you, than trying for style points.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,875
Posted By pdlamb

Maybe you need to put kickstands on your bikes so...

Maybe you need to put kickstands on your bikes so they won't fall over.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 12:56 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,875
Posted By FBinNY

A bent hanger had NOTHING to to with the quality...

A bent hanger had NOTHING to to with the quality of your derailleur system.

Before spending a penny on upgrades or changes, find out how and why the hanger is bending and fix that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 752
Posted By datlas

Sounds like you are a good candidate for tubeless...

Sounds like you are a good candidate for tubeless with sealant.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,236
Posted By FBinNY

You don't need to shorten the chain, unless you...

You don't need to shorten the chain, unless you want to save a few grams. Otherwise you're better off leaving it as it to preserve its integrity.

You will want to drop the FD to keep it close to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,410
Posted By nomadmax

Slingshot ...

Slingshot

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,813
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Pro tip, and actually mean Pro! Professional...

Pro tip, and actually mean Pro! Professional cyclists would save old worn out tubular rims (rims only) to get tubulars pre-stretched. If you can score some castaway tubular rim, you can pre-stretch...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-24, 01:26 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,545
Posted By choddo

You know what the significant difference is on...

You know what the significant difference is on the two sides of the fence though? Those advocating tubeless have used tubes ;)
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