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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 750
Posted By SoCaled

2nd piece of the puzzle is how wide/tall can fit...

2nd piece of the puzzle is how wide/tall can fit in the frame/brakes, often the limiting factor.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,187
Posted By williamskg6

I haven't yet - I will hopefully find the time to...

I haven't yet - I will hopefully find the time to dig in tomorrow and replace the housing and the cable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,187
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

williamskg6 You can probably check to see if...

williamskg6 You can probably check to see if pulley is turning freely by shifting into the big ring, then without pedalling click the shifter to the low gear position. This should leave enough slack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,187
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Catalog pics don't really show them, so heres a...

Catalog pics don't really show them, so heres a NDS pic of the '20 S3
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Does a 4mm open end wrench fit well? For a gauge....

Does a 4mm open end wrench fit well? For a gauge.
A dose of penetrating oil and that may work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 522
Posted By Fandomii

Thank you everyone! I don’t start out in high...

Thank you everyone! I don’t start out in high gear habitually, allow me to clarify:

The CVT hub has a minimum low gear you can set while at a standstill, which is around 40% I believe of the total...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By Nixhex

Lol. My knowledge base needs frequent...

Lol. My knowledge base needs frequent maintenance, but I appreciate that.

Extender thing is supposed to arrive today, so I'll slap it on there and let you know how it goes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 688
Posted By WizardOfBoz

Thanks, maddog. Gee, I remember when it was...

Thanks, maddog.
Gee, I remember when it was 25.399 or some such. But the really hard change was when we gave up on cubits....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,574
Posted By Eric F

If you’re wrenching customer’s bikes, I can...

If you’re wrenching customer’s bikes, I can easily see why you might need cone wrenches on a regular basis. Since I only work on my own bikes, and there aren’t many ball and cone bearings in my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 832
Posted By squirtdad

why switch? sun cr-18 are not fancy but are...

why switch? sun cr-18 are not fancy but are durable and work well

in general same ERD and same hole pattern (offset or not offset) should take the same length

cr18 are 548 erd with no offset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,574
Posted By bfuser29831039

Basic maintenance is no problem. Been working on...

Basic maintenance is no problem. Been working on my own vehicles, motorcycles and atv for 0ver 40 years and bmx and 10 speeds back in the day. I'll stick with my MTB as that is what I want to ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,574
Posted By bfuser29831039

Well the next post is me : ) but ive decided to...

Well the next post is me : ) but ive decided to ride the crap out of my Talon 4 the way it is and enjoy it. Maybe along the way I'll stumble across a used bike to upgrade to.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By SurferRosa

My latest venture into mixing vintage Campy and...

My latest venture into mixing vintage Campy and JIS/ISO came with this '91 Bottecchia, where I'm using a mid-'80s Triomphe crank and Shimano tricolor symmetrical bb. It's pretty near perfect....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By Winfried

Thanks. So 120 → 122 Or possibly keep the...

Thanks. So 120 → 122

Or possibly keep the original 120T provided there's enough slack to move the tensioner.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 775
Posted By pepperbelly

I rode it this afternoon. I only rode 7 miles but...

I rode it this afternoon. I only rode 7 miles but it was enough to check it.
It shifts easily and is quiet. I went through all of the gears and both front rings with no problems.
It pedals so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By Winfried

Thanks. I've been riding a belt drive-powered...

Thanks. I've been riding a belt drive-powered bike for ten years; Taking the wheel off is no problem. I didn't even need to buy Gates' tool to check the belt tension; It simply has to be tight enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,744
Posted By frdfandc

Depends on the width of the rim. If it's a narrow...

Depends on the width of the rim. If it's a narrow rim from a road bike, just use an adapter. Drilling the hole larger can compromise the integrity of a narrow rim if the hole is too big. However on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By KCT1986

You should be able to check 130/135 by verifying...

You should be able to check 130/135 by verifying the washer configuration and axle length (141/146), assuming it is still 'stock'.

Best recommendation is to keep the freehub spacer washer and NDS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,153
Posted By Leebob69

maddog34 Thank you so much on that info about...

maddog34 Thank you so much on that info about the Park hook tool. I do have a hook tool somewhere that if I remember correctly was for an ol' Moto Guzzi. The chance it would fit is slim to none but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,401
Posted By oldschoolbike

Probably any 2 x 10 drivetrain on any road bike...

Probably any 2 x 10 drivetrain on any road bike with relatively short chainstays will do this in one or two small/small gears if it has a 16 tooth chainring difference and a standard chainline. You...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,078
Posted By boneshaker78

Yes, 700 wheels. BB shell is 68mm.

Yes, 700 wheels. BB shell is 68mm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,078
Posted By boneshaker78

I measured the chainline using the rear spacing...

I measured the chainline using the rear spacing which was 135mm, the distance from the nut on the drive side to the center of the center cog on the 7 speed cassette which was 22.5mm. I divided 135mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,078
Posted By KCT1986

First off, Sheldon's listing for 47.5-50...

First off, Sheldon's listing for 47.5-50 chainline and 110 (110.5) -113 BB generally means 47.5 with the shorter BB.

The difference between 45 and 47.5 is 1/2 the width of the sprocket spacing for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 628
Posted By 70sSanO

My understanding of DA 1st position threaded cog...

My understanding of DA 1st position threaded cog differences from the standard threaded cogs has to do with running a 12t on a DA freewheel and 11t (I think) on Dura Ace freehubs.

To get there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 628
Posted By KCT1986

Shimano offered 2 DA 8 speed freehubs, the first...

Shimano offered 2 DA 8 speed freehubs, the first was UG with the DA smaller thread diameter, so only DA cassettes. The second was UG/HG but with the larger thread diameter for UG cassettes with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,694
Posted By Polaris OBark

My wife, who is otherwise in complete possession...

My wife, who is otherwise in complete possession of her faculties, is a PhD-level scientist, etc, is completely incapable of distinguishing between "wheels" and "tires."

I would be lying if I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,639
Posted By redshift1

I always instal a new Shimano chain as is...

I always instal a new Shimano chain as is straight out of the wrapper, then clean and re-lube at the next service. I find the original factory lube is superior to anything I put on afterwards.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By sweeks

Thanks. I enjoyed building them, and as an...

Thanks. I enjoyed building them, and as an amateur bike mechanic I get a good deal of satisfaction out of riding on wheels I put together.
The valve thing is actually why I started doing this. I had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,592
Posted By Kdogbikes

Ok…. Centered rear wheel/axle. ( feel like a real...

Ok…. Centered rear wheel/axle. ( feel like a real dumbass for missing this. Wrenching on bikes for over 10 years and still learning) And guess what ? Brakes worked like a charm! And rear mech...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,592
Posted By Kdogbikes

good eye on axel area! Original rear wheel has a...

good eye on axel area! Original rear wheel has a couple loose spokes knocking it out of round I put this wheel on to ride the bike around a bit, not even realizing how off center it is. Wasn’t...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,847
Posted By wheelreason

Larry?

Larry?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,847
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...it's worth noting that the Buddha had no...

.
...it's worth noting that the Buddha had no internet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,928
Posted By cormacf

Can confirm. New pedals operating well after...

Can confirm. New pedals operating well after about 200 miles of mixed city riding, including a big hop when I saw rattlesnake in the path! The rims and hubs were shot, so I would up getting some new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By 79pmooney

A pair of links will move the wheel 1/2". You...

A pair of links will move the wheel 1/2". You can do that easily. But you will also see why I far prefer bike frames with old-school horizontal road dropouts. Far easier to remove the rear wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 331
Posted By oldbobcat

To test, loosen your axle limit screws to the...

To test, loosen your axle limit screws to the desired depth, move the wheel forward, and see if you can double a section of chain. My eyeball estimate says, yes, you can safely remove one pair of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,144
Posted By Trakhak

Loud pawls save lives.

Loud pawls save lives.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 850
Posted By XPloRR

Thank you very much for your diligent and...

Thank you very much for your diligent and comprehensive answer!
I will try again to bleed with the wheel removed, pistons pushed back and plug inserted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 850
Posted By Kapusta

Just because a company has been around for a long...

Just because a company has been around for a long time with a good rep does not preclude the possibility of them producing a dud or lemons on particular models.

I’ve been running a set of Magura...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 598
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF replacing JUST the rim, you must make sure the...

IF replacing JUST the rim, you must make sure the rim has the same ERD or Effective Rim Diameter if you plan on using the same spokes.
Just a snippet to show how there are differences....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 419
Posted By t2p

and Johnny O was also respectable bicycle rider

and Johnny O was also respectable bicycle rider
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-23, 01:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,292
Posted By RCMoeur

Experiment Phase Two concluded tonight, with a...

Experiment Phase Two concluded tonight, with a 26-mile round trip to my weekly volunteer shift at the co-op. The BF chain generally did OK, but had several times during shifts where it wouldn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 03:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,455
Posted By alfialfi

This was exactly the problem. 5 quid more for a...

This was exactly the problem. 5 quid more for a chain ring that claimed to be good for 11-speed. It's slightly noisy in the bottom gear because of the angle, but changes in and out nicely.

THANK...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,044
Posted By mpetry912

chinese made hex key skewer + harbor freight...

chinese made hex key skewer + harbor freight allen key + amazon "best cheep" thread locker

can't imagine what the problem might be

/markp
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,455
Posted By alfialfi

I hadn't heard of such a thing, but now I have,...

I hadn't heard of such a thing, but now I have, thank you. I'm off to youtube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,165
Posted By Polaris OBark

They have competent liability attorneys.

They have competent liability attorneys.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,117
Posted By dedhed

personally, I'd throw a cartridge in it and be...

personally, I'd throw a cartridge in it and be good other than needing another tool to install it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-23, 01:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By choddo

TL tyres are a lot more expensive though. I’ve...

TL tyres are a lot more expensive though. I’ve got 3 plugs in a rear, all of which wouldn’t seal. It was 1 month old. Think I got really unlucky but no way was I buying a new one at £55. It’s holding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 626
Posted By BTinNYC

yup. I've done the same genius move so... ...

yup. I've done the same genius move so...

You need to push both pistons back into place; remove the tire and use the flat side of a screwdriver to push them back. I had to push HARD. IIRC, I had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
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, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 606
Posted By ser_gio

Thank you everyone for spending your time to...

Thank you everyone for spending your time to share your experience. I learned quite a bit from this discussion. When I look at prices online, I see the larger tube is more commonly available and...
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