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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 78
Posted By maddog34

i think you just made a lengthier, more complex...

i think you just made a lengthier, more complex way to have your bike swing around in the stand... and made an otherwise easy task more difficult, with extra steps needed.

oh, and the added...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 109
Posted By maddog34

your 600 SIS derailleur will work for either...

your 600 SIS derailleur will work for either freewheel... it's the shifter that determines if you can easily switch to 7 speed, or will need to install a 7 speed or Friction style shifter.

is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 343
Posted By maddog34

now.. realize that after all the fiddlling...

now.. realize that after all the fiddlling involved with installing loose balls into the headset.... you've added two more tiny radius contact points to a line of .....twenty two contact points...?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By maddog34

that Island is barely 30 miles wide.. as such,...

that Island is barely 30 miles wide.. as such, your biker is constantly exposed to sea salt.. it is extremely corrosive...

the only way to stop your bike parts from rusting is to replace them with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 213
Posted By maddog34

maybe at swap meets and Co-Op bike shops.... and...

maybe at swap meets and Co-Op bike shops.... and my Soma Tool Stash jar on the bike i'm riding.

got mine out of a load of derailleurs, hubs, and brake stuff from who-knows-where.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 339
Posted By maddog34

and one can make external calipers with a pair of...

and one can make external calipers with a pair of paint stirrer sticks and a nut/bolt... plus a bit of whittling near the jaws end of your new tool.
home despot gives the stirrers away for free.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 147
Posted By maddog34

many get away with two extra teeth in the total...

many get away with two extra teeth in the total .. worth a try... let us know how it works out.
depending on how you chain is sized now, you may need to delete a couple links, possibly 4.
i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By maddog34

considering that they know what their bikes need...

considering that they know what their bikes need for headset bearings, i'd get the 6807 and 6806 bearings.

https://pinarello.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360055111111-Headset-Compatibility
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 556
Posted By maddog34

i use nylocks on the rack strut adjustment...

i use nylocks on the rack strut adjustment screws, and nowhere else.

there is no need or purpose to use a lock washer in conjunction with nylock nuts, unless the nylock is thrashed out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 343
Posted By maddog34

i'd remove one each, and try your test again......

i'd remove one each, and try your test again... and you might be seeing grease-damped behavior, too. too-thick grease causes drag, and can also take up slack space...
and bubble gum "Marine Grease"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 160
Posted By maddog34

the FSA crankset that WAS on my diamondback...

the FSA crankset that WAS on my diamondback Ascent would start making a very annoying creak sound after a couple rides... i'd re-tighten the Ring screws, and all was well,.. for another couple of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 217
Posted By maddog34

ok... now, just for kicks and giggles.. add an...

ok... now, just for kicks and giggles.. add an inner link and another Quick link... then check small/small again.

less chain tension equals a quieter, less wear-prone, easier-to-pedal drivetrain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 217
Posted By maddog34

you can always avoid going big/big, and you'll be...

you can always avoid going big/big, and you'll be fine.... unless you go mud riding during the winter in grassy areas of farms or parks with glory in your sights... then it's a bit too tight....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By maddog34

you need to stay with a 2x8 shifter... especially...

you need to stay with a 2x8 shifter... especially the 8 speed one... most 2 speed shifters for road use will work, but there are some exceptions. tiagra 4700, dura ace(most of them) and GRX have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 367
Posted By maddog34

so, like, a sprinter van or old camper van with...

so, like, a sprinter van or old camper van with the high top.

:thumb:

as for a bike trailer... you must also STOP what you're going to struggle towing.... and you could build an aluminum tubed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By maddog34

you bent the Derailleur hanger, and/or possibly...

you bent the Derailleur hanger, and/or possibly the derailleur.
getting it straightened or replacing it both require checking it with a Hanger Alignment Gauge, AKA: Derailleur Alignment gauge.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By maddog34

why are you assuming the 6403 brakes aren't...

why are you assuming the 6403 brakes aren't compatible with newer 105 parts? they should work fine.
and i completely agree with vegie on the brake pads... all my bikes use KoolStop pads... and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,195
Posted By maddog34

you think i care about YOUR point? Too...

you think i care about YOUR point? Too delusional.. get over yourself soon... it will take little effort on your part.

wow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,195
Posted By maddog34

now... lets look at Actual Wear on cassettes and...

now... lets look at Actual Wear on cassettes and Chain rings.. The 3x sees nearly all use of the Middle ring.. the Bailout low gear gets used when the 1-2-3 Cassette cogs are needed... less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 245
Posted By maddog34

gonna need to share What Type Of Brakes your bike...

gonna need to share What Type Of Brakes your bike has, and how old the bike is too. juli12.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,195
Posted By maddog34

Meet the Narrow-Wide Front chain ring... it might...

Meet the Narrow-Wide Front chain ring... it might be just what you need...
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/narrow-wide-chainrings-guide
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,195
Posted By maddog34

nope. do the math. total angularity is...

nope.
do the math.
total angularity is increased by being in the large or small front rings, and a 2x is always at a higher angle than 1x, when cross-chained, period.
and if you consider total use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By maddog34

this will also work.. low priced, but work great!...

this will also work.. low priced, but work great!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By maddog34

You might find an older Octalink2 Crankset that...

You might find an older Octalink2 Crankset that can be made to work for your frame... there are wider octalink2 bottom brackets that might work.
and finding a HT2 or Octalink MTB crank, then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By maddog34

"I'm looking into building up a modern steel road...

"I'm looking into building up a modern steel road frame with 142mm rear spacing and 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket shell and a recommended chainline of 49mm."

pretty much self explanatory.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By maddog34

chains don't stretch.. they wear and become...

chains don't stretch.. they wear and become effectively longer...

if the chain was badly worn, then it caused faster wearing of the chain ring and freewheel teeth too.

inspect them, or have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,253
Posted By maddog34

"But a financially comfortable retirement in...

"But a financially comfortable retirement in California doesn’t look feasible anymore…"

at least try to read the post before responding, ok?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 641
Posted By maddog34

the frayed cable may have left behind a few...

the frayed cable may have left behind a few strands, or the housing is bent/kinked , or all three problems are present at once..

the cable must be kink-free.. the housing must be sharp bend free...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By maddog34

the grease gets old and stiff.. the tiny ratchet...

the grease gets old and stiff.. the tiny ratchet pawl spring fails to overcome the gummy grease...

clean it with some penetrant oil like KROIL or PB Blaster.. exercise the pawl pivot, But DON'T...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 270
Posted By maddog34

next... handlebar/stem/steerer interfaces......

next... handlebar/stem/steerer interfaces... clean and lightly grease all three
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,195
Posted By maddog34

longer cage equals less spring tension... if the...

longer cage equals less spring tension... if the spring is identical, the longer cage increases potential wrap, but reduces actual spring tension, and arm BOUNCE is Increased.... it's a leverage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By maddog34

specs on the 105 rd-5701..... an excellent...

specs on the 105 rd-5701..... an excellent choice.
https://productinfo.shimano.com/en/product/RD-5701-GS
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By maddog34

Altus, alivio, deore, 105, ultegra, any up to 9...

Altus, alivio, deore, 105, ultegra, any up to 9 speed models of these...
tiagra up to 4600 series,older Deore LX or DX, STX, 600 series, etc.....
i find a lot of old STX Derailleurs that feel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,964,131
Posted By maddog34

This guy and Doug in Ryderwood, Washington need...

This guy and Doug in Ryderwood, Washington need to meet... he "builds" using the same sawzall parts salvage method, and is into Electrifying the home made trikes/quads... and doug is fond of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 415
Posted By maddog34

my Lygie Duralumin bike was all campy... it was a...

my Lygie Duralumin bike was all campy... it was a Northern Italy company, IIRC... pretty sure they went out of biz many years before those brake calipers were made...

that bike has parts from a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 592
Posted By maddog34

does the gear cluster in the back say "Mega...

does the gear cluster in the back say "Mega Range" on it?
if so, the biggest gear in the back is too big for an e-assist bike.
start in second gear, or get a narrower range gear cluster fitted to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 339
Posted By maddog34

does the miche have a keyed axle slot? are the...

does the miche have a keyed axle slot? are the two keyed washers present between the Cones and locknuts? they are typically about 1mm thick.

as to the Sturmey Archer... wow.. that's pretty close...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 373
Posted By maddog34

if the shop person can't figure out a cardboard...

if the shop person can't figure out a cardboard box, i don't think i'd trust him or her for technical prowess.
If the box was opened before the unskilled person brought it out, the needed spacer may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,784
Posted By maddog34

to review... "There likely is a release on the...

to review... "There likely is a release on the brake lever that gives extra slack to allow them to separate. If not loosen the barrel adjuster at the lever."
such a device would be considered a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 154
Posted By maddog34

SRAM shifter NOT "Brand new" i'm seeing at...

SRAM shifter NOT "Brand new"

i'm seeing at least three things that say it's not "brand new".

best advice... walk away from the bike... calm down... quit ranting, and try to remember how to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,784
Posted By maddog34

so does Avid... i install these fairly...

so does Avid... i install these fairly frequently, and try to keep two pair in stock.

search: Avid Speed Dial 5
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 356
Posted By maddog34

that chainring would have to be extremely worn to...

that chainring would have to be extremely worn to allow chain over-ride slippage.

the most likely thing is a Bad Freewheel ratchet that's not engaging. I see this frequently, and especially on low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 896
Posted By maddog34

Calipers with both Metric and inch readouts are...

Calipers with both Metric and inch readouts are available for as little as $7, shipped to your home.

open up Ebay, search 6" 150mm Digital Caliper

there are many levels of quality available....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,784
Posted By maddog34

there is no such "quick release on the lever". ...

there is no such "quick release on the lever".

at least you got the part about gaining extra slack correct.

the problem is that the OP is not pulling the noodle/elbow directly back away from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 896
Posted By maddog34

or... if the second link i posted was opened, and...

or... if the second link i posted was opened, and the drop down "Size" menu viewed.. it becomes obvious that there are THREE basic Metric thread pitches used for Thru- axles... 1.0 (Rare, fine tread...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 392
Posted By maddog34

as to the twisting.. put the spoke wrench on the...

as to the twisting.. put the spoke wrench on the nipple, i use a small adjustable wrench on the blade, you bought a bladed spoke holder... then move both at the same time and amount to properly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 896
Posted By maddog34

it's a specification... and there are a limited...

it's a specification... and there are a limited number of combinations... although some will go out of their way to complicate the task at hand.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 263
Posted By maddog34

like this one? ...

like this one?
https://www.******.com/r/bikewrench/comments/p75pgi/security_screw_in_seatpost_clamp_86_miyata_610/

some old shimano ders use a 9mm nut, M5 thread... as do most current tourney...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 652
Posted By maddog34

no worries... there's always old guys like me...

no worries... there's always old guys like me that hoard parts... i just bought ten pair of ultegra brake pads a month ago....

find a local Co-Op, visit often, volunteer if asked, and all will be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 896
Posted By maddog34

https://www.modernbike.com/how-to-measure-bicycle-...

https://www.modernbike.com/how-to-measure-bicycle-thru-axles
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