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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

pinch flats not an issue for tubeless. I rode...

pinch flats not an issue for tubeless. I rode today for first time in a fast group ride. Felt great, no difficulty matching accelerations and such. My main worry is rim damage if I hit a pot hole and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

I talked to Hed customer service. Max rider...

I talked to Hed customer service. Max rider weight is 240. They claim that the max pressure recmmendation for my previous HED Belgium + was the same 70-80 psi, which is not what I recall (always...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

No, really annoyed that they haven't...

No, really annoyed that they haven't responded.Why have a “conatct us” form if you sre not going to respond? I may try calling this week
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

I had same thought and alluded to that in my note...

I had same thought and alluded to that in my note to Hed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

Well first ride on the new rim went well. 51...

Well first ride on the new rim went well. 51 miles on some wet roads after an early morning storm. I don't know about other factors, but riding at 75psi was lovely from a comfort standpoint. Very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,274
Posted By DOS

You may have a vey small bit of glass or wire in...

You may have a vey small bit of glass or wire in the tire that is causing small tube puncture when tire is inflated. I was having this problem and eventually discovered a small bit of wire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 744
Posted By DOS

I have been running T11 for almost 10 years,...

I have been running T11 for almost 10 years, which I chose just to do something other than Shimano. I have had to replace a bearing here and there, in every case because something got through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

I, perhaps foolishly, already built the wheel...

I, perhaps foolishly, already built the wheel rather than returning the rim, so I am stuck with it. I did send Hed a message asking clarification so will report back of I hear from them. But I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

Pictured is pressure chart from the Hed website....

Pictured is pressure chart from the Hed website. It is listed under the Hed Ardennes wheelset, which use basically the same rime as the Hed Belgium R.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

Thats where I am going to start. Hopefully not...

Thats where I am going to start. Hopefully not too squishy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

According to what is printed on the rim, max is...

According to what is printed on the rim, max is 80 psi for 23mm, 75 for 25mm, and 70 for 28mm (see pic). I found it hard to believe as well, which is why I didnt think to check before buying the rim....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

Hed Belgium R max pressure

Hi

Cross post from road cycling, figuring wrenches nd wheel builders might have more to say.

I needed to replace a Hed Belgium + rim on the rear wheel of my caad10 after a run in with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 661
Posted By DOS

Hed Belgium R max pressure

Hi

I needed to replace a Hed Belgium + rim on the rear wheel of my caad10 after a run in with a pothole at speed created a pretty big ding. I bought a Hed Belgium R, which recently replaced the +...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,954
Posted By DOS

Zombie thread because history repeats. I bought a...

Zombie thread because history repeats. I bought a Brooks saddle and five years later the backplate cracked around where the left-side rail attaches. I sent it to the authorized Brooks repair shop in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By DOS

Update. Its 10 speed and not upgradeable to 11...

Update. Its 10 speed and not upgradeable to 11 speed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By DOS

This was helpful. It at least confirms that the...

This was helpful. It at least confirms that the wheels are pre2012 because Zipp stopped making the silver shells in 2012. But I am thinking now that the 11 in the serial number etched in the shell...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By DOS

LL Bean double soled bison slippers

LL Bean double soled bison slippers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By DOS

I have. They are sending me new cores, which is...

I have. They are sending me new cores, which is nice of them. But I dont think that is going to solve the issue. I have replaced cores before anly to have the problem repeat.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By DOS

Trouble with milkit vallves

I am running milkit valves on my road tubeless wheels. They work fine for the most part, and its nice to be able to remove valve cores without air escaping tires. But I have had persistent problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By DOS

Dating Zipp Wheels

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/79112b0f_e263_44a5_ae99_ab6334b00a89_b79d3c60dcc73e4ac77b4583dec51a120c98a809.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,164
Posted By DOS

I have had feedback elite from before it was...

I have had feedback elite from before it was feedback (it was Ultimate when I bought it). Its been a great stand and I like the auto release mechanism on the clamp. But I do agree with cyclcommute’s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By DOS

Update, problem seems to have been result of...

Update, problem seems to have been result of insufficiently tightened hub adjusting collar and end cap. I had an exchange with White during which I mentioned that the press in axle end cap seemed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By DOS

Yes. I swapped in a different wheel and the...

Yes. I swapped in a different wheel and the problem went away.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By DOS

yes, but its happening on tne road, which is a...

yes, but its happening on tne road, which is a new thing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By DOS

This is what I am thinking. I amd going to try...

This is what I am thinking. I amd going to try replacing bearings ($30) before spending $160 on new free hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By DOS

Intermittent ratcheting noise from rear hub

Hi and Happy New Year

I have a set of White T11 road hubs (48t ratchet) that are going on six years old. I am getting intermittent “ratcheting” noise like when coasting but while pedaling (or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By DOS

This brakes feel ok. This was the only way I...

This brakes feel ok. This was the only way I could get enough pull to fully engage the brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By DOS

Weird rear brake cable hanger. Did I do this right?

I am refurbing a 90s Trek step thru hybrid that has Shimano cantilever brakes. In my previous experience with step thru frames, the rear brake cable routes down the sloping TT then comes up the seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-21, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,972
Posted By DOS

Was that price for titanium? Mine are cromo. Back...

Was that price for titanium? Mine are cromo. Back in 2018 when I started this thread, it was hard to find a replacement, and Look was no help. I was able to find a replacement for $45 on Walmart...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-21, 04:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

Ok fair enough. I just meant you left out part ...

Ok fair enough. I just meant you left out part where I say its annoying, granted that I didn't say why its annoying until a later post where I explain the occasional context where briefly riding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

Well, taken out of context. Generally, for...

Well, taken out of context. Generally, for extended periods, I find dropping to small ring to be the way to go. But, as I noted earlier, for the odd occasion to power over a short rise without down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-21, 05:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

That would be annoying. I can understand why the...

That would be annoying. I can understand why the steep chain line I have on my double would cause chain to drop from big to small, but seems odd to have the problem from middle to small on a triple....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

Agree. I ran 6800 on the bike in question for...

Agree. I ran 6800 on the bike in question for years and have it on another bike. Never experienced this problem with 50, 52, or 53t rings. My 6800 bike has 52/36 and works fine in all combinations...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

Early indications point to the chain. The SRAM...

Early indications point to the chain. The SRAM Red22 chain I put on is much quieter and so far doesn’t drop to small ring. 50 mile ride tomorrow will be the true test. I am actually not anywhere near...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

I think its good. I left it a few links longer...

I think its good. I left it a few links longer than what was on their previously to accomodate bigger rear cassette. Any more links and I think it would be too long, actually.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

Yep, and thats generally my approach, which is...

Yep, and thats generally my approach, which is why I have lived with the situation for a year. But it happens enough where I want to just power over a short rise in the big ring with one shift up the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Posted By DOS

Chain drops when crosschained

Picking upon this old thread, to seek additional advice.

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1006500-possible-cause-chain-jump-smaller-chain-ring-when-cross-chain.html.

I have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-21, 04:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,834
Posted By DOS

Hi Resurrecting this old thread because I am...

Hi

Resurrecting this old thread because I am having this issue. My sense is it started when I installed a new chain and chose YBN rather than sticking with SRAM, which I had used previously...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-21, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By DOS

Yes this is correct assuming you have any washers...

Yes this is correct assuming you have any washers and bushing for the lever correctly installed. The reason many levers have a d ring mounting screw is to make fine adjustments easy. You shouldn’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By DOS

Superbe Pro IPC Shifters — Index vs. Friction

Hi

I just installed Superbe Pro Shifters and deraiileurs onto my Schwinn Paramount. The shifters are Index Power Control with settings for index shifting, index shifting with ultra freewheels,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-21-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By DOS

So am thinking of offering $150 for the...

So am thinking of offering $150 for the derailleurs and brakes in the pic (not including bars, which I don’t need). I will need to replace the hoods on the levers but I did a test and hoods from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-17-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By DOS

No wheelset as far as I know.

No wheelset as far as I know.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-17-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By DOS

Suntour Superbe Pro 8 speed

A friend of mine recently put modern components on his 80s road bike and is offering me the superbe pro groupset he replaced. I would love to put the components on my Schwinn Paramount, replacing the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By DOS

4000 miles is not that much for a BB. Is your...

4000 miles is not that much for a BB. Is your frame pressfit or BSA? If latter, you may only need to grease threads. If former, pull cranks, clean everything and check to see if bearings still feel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,859
Posted By DOS

Does the shifter shift without pulling cable or...

Does the shifter shift without pulling cable or is it jammed? Could be the cable isn’t seated correctly inside the shifter or you connected the cable without the shifter in the neutral (shifted to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-20, 05:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,323
Posted By DOS

Another vote for retaping. Also, regarding...

Another vote for retaping. Also, regarding jadocs mention of losing air around the valve, I have found some rims require pressing the valve in very hard from inside the rim while tightening the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,940
Posted By DOS

+1 on Orange seal

+1 on Orange seal
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,940
Posted By DOS

Surprised it didn’t seal. And a tiny slash on a...

Surprised it didn’t seal. And a tiny slash on a relatively new tire should mean the tire is still usable.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,940
Posted By DOS

A slash without spray means sealant was dried or...

A slash without spray means sealant was dried or not enough put in in the first place. I have destroyed two schwalbe tires — one slashed by a rock the other punctured by a 2 inch screw, in each case...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,940
Posted By DOS

The Addix are narrower, but I have 25s mounted to...

The Addix are narrower, but I have 25s mounted to Hed Belgium + rims so both inflate wider than 25mm due to the wide rim (21mm internal). The addix inflate to about 27mm while the older tires...
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