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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By grumpus

That's probably a result of inadequate flux...

That's probably a result of inadequate flux removal before painting, it's likely to be superficial.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By oldbobcat

A sacrificial saddle is unlikely to provide...

A sacrificial saddle is unlikely to provide enough grip or leverage. I'd put that post in a bench vise, protected by wooden blocks, of course. Spray the inside with penetrant, let it soak for a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By andrewclaus

If you plan on repainting, DOT3 brake fluid is...

If you plan on repainting, DOT3 brake fluid is also an excellent penetrant. But it will damage paint. I use it on auto suspension work with great results.

In any case, even with successful...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...just a couple of random thoughts. they may...

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...just a couple of random thoughts. they may or may not help you.

1. the best penetrant, by far, is a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid.

2. I have owned a couple of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,614
Posted By boozergut

If I dont true a wheel a couple of times a year I...

If I dont true a wheel a couple of times a year I dick up the counter intuitive nature of spoke tightening and loosening....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By Bill Kapaun

You might be ale to get a rough idea by tapping...

You might be ale to get a rough idea by tapping the seat tube with a SMALL wrench or similar and listen to when the sound changes pitch/tone/different.

I'd give those rusty joints a workout with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By dsbrantjr

Get some Kano Kroil, it is your best chance at a...

Get some Kano Kroil, it is your best chance at a penetrant-only solution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By Eric S.

In the days of level top tube frames seat posts...

In the days of level top tube frames seat posts were very short compared to today. It's likely only 180mm long.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,614
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I describe thread directions as "clockwise" or...

I describe thread directions as "clockwise" or "counter clockwise" and never "righty tighty". This way no mater how the wrench is placed (above or below) on the part it can be turned in the correct...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,235
Posted By wrk101

There are many knockoffs of the Park tool. I...

There are many knockoffs of the Park tool. I would expect them to be well under the price above. Tools typically pay for themselves by the second or third job. If you never plan to do it ever again,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,235
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Back in the day, before I worked in bike shops, I...

Back in the day, before I worked in bike shops, I used a flat file as a SunTour Perfect FW remover. Removed the file handle, slid the tang into where the axle had been and engaged the FW's slots with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,235
Posted By Trakhak

As noted in an earlier post, but repeated here...

As noted in an earlier post, but repeated here for emphasis:

The crucial factor for using 2-prong Suntour removers with stubborn freewheels (i.e., almost all of them by now) is that the tool must...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,235
Posted By 79pmooney

The danger is that if your tool fails, it may...

The danger is that if your tool fails, it may take the FW with it. Then you are reduced to the FW destroying methods of removal and I presume you'd have to buy a new one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,144
Posted By Pinelander

Welcome. Let me give you your first Like.

Welcome. Let me give you your first Like.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,235
Posted By 3alarmer

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