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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,801
Posted By Rudebob

That was a while and 2 mountain bikes ago but I...

That was a while and 2 mountain bikes ago but I did end up finding a good used crank arm for about $50 bucks on ebay.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,532
Posted By Rage

Oboy, I don’t know that they are the same or...

Oboy, I don’t know that they are the same or anything like that.
I just know Aldi and Lidl both have very similar versions of that eBay stand for a very economical price.
I hope you have one or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,532
Posted By Retro Grouch

For years I worked on my bikes by hanging them...

For years I worked on my bikes by hanging them vertically from the front wheel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,532
Posted By Rage

That looks just like the ones they sell at Aldi...

That looks just like the ones they sell at Aldi and Lidl for thirty bucks or so.
And as mentioned above, they come down to fifteen or twenty bucks on clearance. Pretty good deal for the money.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By oldbobcat

Go at it from the other side. Remove the...

Go at it from the other side. Remove the non-drive-side nut and cone and pull it out from the drive side.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By cbrstar

The cone and likely the bearings are shot and...

The cone and likely the bearings are shot and need to be replaced. Personally if the guy gave you a new freewheel I would use that and save yourself the headache. Just remember to grease the threads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Iride01

Personally I wouldn't be in a big hurry to...

Personally I wouldn't be in a big hurry to convert it to a quick release axle if it doesn't have them already. Small wrenches, you just have to hunt where tools are sold or online. Or if you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Iride01

On the bearing races, the shiny normally narrow...

On the bearing races, the shiny normally narrow ring is where the bearings actually touch the race. Since those are a much wider shiny ring and severely pitted. They are toast. The only way I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By zandoval

Glad you got the pics posted. Takes allot of...

Glad you got the pics posted.

Takes allot of neglect to get wear like this. I would think... REPLACE.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Iride01

Well as I said, I didn't read it. Maybe I read...

Well as I said, I didn't read it. Maybe I read the first sentence or so of the really long post. Maybe it wasn't a diatribe, but I perceived it as going to be one. Not sure why. Maybe I woke up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By vane171

One trick that helps to start such threads is to...

One trick that helps to start such threads is to turn the part you want to screw in anticlockwise till you hear or feel a small click, then you can gingerly try to screw clockwise in but do not force...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 02:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Geepig

I have a Falcon derailleur on the back of one of...

I have a Falcon derailleur on the back of one of my 24" bikes, but the gear hub itself is Suntour.

If only one cone comes off the axle then that is good - unless you need to replace the cones. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By veganbikes

You are all set. We frequently get a lot of...

You are all set. We frequently get a lot of people here who don't have your passion and just want to ask a question and leave and aren't looking to join in on the fun.

You can ride you just gotta...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Iride01

Don't know, I didn't read your long diatribe. ...

Don't know, I didn't read your long diatribe. So whether you fit any better than any other I don't know.

But there is a gallery here on BF you can upload pics to. Even as a newb and before your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By John Nolan

qkcam: The word "Falcon" in your post suggests...

qkcam:
The word "Falcon" in your post suggests to me that your bike might have a Falcon brand freewheel or cassette.

See this Park tool pages:
Freewheel or cassette?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By veganbikes

No because those aren't real posts those are just...

No because those aren't real posts those are just someone failing to enjoy bikes and bike forums and using us as google or altavista or ask Jeeves. However you wouldn't do that because you took the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 07:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

One could reply to other posts with real...

One could reply to other posts with real comments. The admins frown on fake posts. Andy
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

No better description or photos means we are...

No better description or photos means we are blind. It's hard for a blind person to tell you the color of your eyes.

This forum restricts your ability to directly include photos in the post until...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-17, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,801
Posted By Rudebob

Thanks for all the replies. FWIW I have tried to...

Thanks for all the replies. FWIW I have tried to locate a used replacement via all the usual suspects-ebay, craigslist, etc. The only one I found that will work so far is not an exact match and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,337
Posted By FBinNY

I assume you have the axle out of the hub. If so...

I assume you have the axle out of the hub. If so it isn't necessary to remove the cone and you can complete the service leaving it as it is. if the issue is that the cone or axle needs to be...
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