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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By stefthehat

Well done ,looks ok ,sounds like you went through...

Well done ,looks ok ,sounds like you went through stuff methodically,was only talking about this job at work today ,if you’re cable run is ok ,the lower height stop plus a wider footprint either side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By biker128pedal

Good stuff. I’ve used, tested and specified it to...

Good stuff. I’ve used, tested and specified it to replace older aerospace epoxy. McMaster Carr will have it and a gun and static mixers. But I’d also replace the rivets or at least one if the holes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By stefthehat

Cable stop

Sorry I missed this so probably too late ,i’am being pedantic and just trying to give you X% extra on repair holding ,now you’re using rivets the repair is going to hold mainly due to them but if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By mr_bill

There’s a reason why the cable stop on your...

There’s a reason why the cable stop on your Intenso stood so proud from the chainstay.

Before you continue, with that “close enough” (it’s not close at all) cable stop it’s likely your bare shift...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By stefthehat

Stop

Also a very slight radius on the sharp edges of the stop [only talking one or two millimetres]helps epoxies not cracking at those sudden stop/start stress raisers ,I know you want a neat job but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-22, 06:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By stefthehat

Cable stop

Barry’s comment on not splintering the carbon with the tightening of rivet is v v important ,a lot of my pushing for bonding by epoxy was based on the drawbacks of the rivet method which is really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By Barry2

is the part painted? If so, take it to bare...

is the part painted?
If so, take it to bare metal where it touches the frame and use a course grit.
Some surface texture will help the bond.
And yes getting the metal as close to the frame as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By Barry2

Epoxy

Looking at the close up, I believe the two pop rivets are the truly structural strength in the joint.
If I was going to get into this, I’d be looking to replace those rivets.
Getting the pop rivet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-22, 01:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By stefthehat

I can look at the scotchweld range just...

I can look at the scotchweld range just recommended one as it available to someone on another forum ,not cheap and most come minimum 50ml which I why I went JB weld which is a similar double syringe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By Pratt

I like Stef's masking suggestion. What I have...

I like Stef's masking suggestion. What I have done is cover the whole area, after sanding and prep, place the hardware item and run a sharp blade around it. Then remove the tape that was under the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By stefthehat

Avoid hardware store small blister packs of craft...

Avoid hardware store small blister packs of craft epoxies aimed at gluing mug handles back on ,methcyclate based epoxies are very good ,over on your side of the Atlantic everyone is obsessed with JB...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By stefthehat

Depending on size of replacement stop and how...

Depending on size of replacement stop and how many attachment holes are on it,I’d recommend ‘dry mounting’ over one of the existing holes ,then put masking tape on all four sides of stop ,you now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By blacknbluebikes

rivets are a must, and they're rather small - can...

rivets are a must, and they're rather small - can be tough to get the head of a rivet gun inside the stop. I dunno about the epoxy, it was 3M and black.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I just had this problem fixed on a carbon frame. ...

I just had this problem fixed on a carbon frame. My attempt to fix with epoxy failed - popped right off under load. I found a great guy here on the east coast that did it properly - Carbon State...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By Crankycrank

+1 with both posts from Andrew. Also check...

+1 with both posts from Andrew. Also check Framebuilding Suppliers - Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/775610-framebuilding-suppliers.html) And asking in the Framebuilders...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

My eyes see a non round stay cross sectional...

My eyes see a non round stay cross sectional shape. Remember that carbon is a poor material when a compressive force is applied. MY initial thought was the same, use a clamp on stop (and one can be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 10:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By MarcusT

If all else fails, use cable housing the full...

If all else fails, use cable housing the full length of the chain stay
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

If one is handy with files and such...

If one is handy with files and such making/forming a cable stop wouldn't be hard. And one could increase the stay contact area to increase the joint strength. Small Parts - Cable Stops...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By Barry2

If you go the epoxy route…. use a slow setting...

If you go the epoxy route….
use a slow setting epoxy and pay attention to the temp limits.

Barry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By Iride01

The nice thing about Epoxy and most resins is...

The nice thing about Epoxy and most resins is that they can be sanded down if the thing comes off again. And you can try again every time it comes off. Never messed with carbon fiber but I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,099
Posted By Pratt

Epoxy should be as strong as the original (should...

Epoxy should be as strong as the original (should have been),
Ditto on avoiding drilling a hole.
If the picture in the OP is the before, I might be tempted to try to reduce the height, and thus the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-21, 08:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By fishboat

I've picked up 4 sets of wheels in the last 5...

I've picked up 4 sets of wheels in the last 5 years(backside cost of n+1 bike buying..). Two sets of HPlus Sons from Velomine and two sets of Blackset Race from Bicycle Wheel Warehouse, all had 105...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Russ Roth

Based on your numbers and the picture you posted,...

Based on your numbers and the picture you posted, that hub was just waiting to fail. Proper tension of a wheel is often in the area of 120kgf, my last wheel build was 125kgf drive side and 85kgf on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Moisture

You can find lots of good used wheelsets on...

You can find lots of good used wheelsets on classifieds for cheap
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By luns

Sorry to hear that. Some thoughts: Don't...

Sorry to hear that. Some thoughts:

Don't beat yourself over what you maybe ought to have done differently to prevent this. IMO, a wheel should be robust enough to easily survive anything you do to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By luns

That's fine, assuming you intend to ride the...

That's fine, assuming you intend to ride the wheel with the tire on. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By luns

Your tension numbers feel very off for what I'd...

Your tension numbers feel very off for what I'd expect for a 16/8 lacing. For a conventional rear wheel, the left to right side spoke tensions are roughly in a 1:2 ratio, which is about what your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Amt0571

Sorry, I understood the wheel was dished to the...

Sorry, I understood the wheel was dished to the DS but perfectly round otherwise. If that's the case, you can move it towards the NDS by tightening the NDS spokes by the same amount. NDS spokes will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Russ Roth

Your wheel has issues. If the DS can be up to 135...

Your wheel has issues. If the DS can be up to 135 which seems a little high to me, then you shouldn't have anything below 100, your numbers suggest 105, and I'd actually shoot for 120 just to have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By 70sSanO

I’d probably move it over. It is reallly not a...

I’d probably move it over. It is reallly not a big deal. I’ve got the truing stand, dishing tool, and spoke tension meter.

I’ve recently swapped out freehub bodies with different speed bodies;...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By easyupbug

I see OP is in SoCal and if along the coast I...

I see OP is in SoCal and if along the coast I offer canklecat's procedure could be important. I have rounded an aluminum nipple on my daughter's Portland bike and even one down in Southern AZ that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 12:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By canklecat

Ditto, Bill's suggestion. I did that a couple of...

Ditto, Bill's suggestion. I did that a couple of years ago for a donor wheelset from a friend to replace one damaged when a car hit me. The front wheel was fine but the rear was off a bit. It rode...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 10:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By 79pmooney

A little perspective here. First, a question. ...

A little perspective here. First, a question. What is your goal? To have a good riding bike? To use this exercise as the first step in learning to build wheels?

If your goal is a good ride,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 10:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By conspiratemus1

Actually you will only reach target tension on...

Actually you will only reach target tension on the drive side. The left-side spokes will be at one-half to two-thirds that tension. You don’t aim for a target tension on the left. You just accept...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Russ Roth

2mm isn't really that big a deal but can be dealt...

2mm isn't really that big a deal but can be dealt with. Adding an 1/8 to 1/4 turn to the non-drive side will have no major effect on the overall spoke tension of the drive side. A 1/4 turn if that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 05:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Bill Kapaun

That's about the simplest wheel "repair". You...

That's about the simplest wheel "repair".
You simply turn all the NDS spokes another 1/8 turn. Just pay attention.
Check.
Repeat if necessary. You only "shift" the rim 1mm total which, as noted,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Bike Gremlin

These are what I consider to be acceptable wheel...

These are what I consider to be acceptable wheel trueness tolerances (https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9276/bicycle-wheel-building-basics/#7.4). In other words: wheels built to within those tolerances...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By timdow

+2 Personally, I would pass also. Your...

+2
Personally, I would pass also.

Your friendship may get int he way of the negotiations.
Additionally, if the wheels are in need of repair, what else?
If you still feel comfortable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By HerrKaLeun

That hub problem is a huge red flag. not because...

That hub problem is a huge red flag. not because you need to replace it, but it tells the owner is not taking care of the bike and happily sells it with obvious flaws. what about not so obvious...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-20, 01:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By Maelochs

How much are you willing to pay? How much of...

How much are you willing to pay?

How much of a new bike could you get for that much money or maybe a little more?

$1500 could probably get you a decent new bike---one which would already be in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 09:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By veganbikes

Here is your offer, you offer to negotiate with...

Here is your offer, you offer to negotiate with him on a price he thinks is fair for his bike that he is selling to you. Do not accept his offer of you coming up with a price for his bike he is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By veganbikes

See that is important. You don't need to have...

See that is important. You don't need to have "brand favs" but brand does matter quite a bit. A Bianchi is vastly different than some generic bike bought on Alibaba with his Forty Thieves. Bianchi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By Craptacular8

Price

So, you're saying the bike has 12-14,000 miles on it? If the wheels need to be replaced, and haven't already been, I guess I'd want to know the state of the rest of the components. At that mileage,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By Pop N Wood

I always to go Bicycle Blue Book to get a ball...

I always to go Bicycle Blue Book to get a ball park number. Someone said BBB is hosted by performance bicycle with the intent to low ball people on trade in value. They do tend to give numbers on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,448
Posted By veganbikes

I would consider the condition of the bike,...

I would consider the condition of the bike, service history, brand name, quality of components, location. Also the seller is a big thing. When talking to a seller I want to see they know what the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By deacon mark

I would got to Velomine here is the link. I build...

I would got to Velomine here is the link. I build wheels and cannot build wheels cheaper or better than these offerings. I have a set of the 105s with 32 hole Shimano front and rear hubs. Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By Mad Honk

Replacing the cartridge bearings is not hard, and...

Replacing the cartridge bearings is not hard, and pressing new ones in isn't either. I go to my local bearing shop and show them the original bearing and they bring out the replacement bearing. ...
Forum: Southern California
11-13-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,725
Posted By Elvo

Windproof shell, warm gloves, and base layers (or...

Windproof shell, warm gloves, and base layers (or arm/leg warmers) are your friends. If doing extended mountain descents like GMR you will find shoe covers and head gear useful
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,403,056
Posted By drewtk

My new ride, a 2020 Infinito CV with Di2. ...

My new ride, a 2020 Infinito CV with Di2.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x853/21c33776_4d11_45c9_802a_4c92b1fc8c4e_55b792326958369ed7945fa98b426c4b5543d4e5.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-20, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,711
Posted By caloso

Chains are consumables and in my opinion the last...

Chains are consumables and in my opinion the last place where you want to pay a premium for a "higher level." A DA chain will provide you weight savings, but mostly in your wallet. And in my...
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