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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By TheCharm

I'd like to give one final update here just for...

I'd like to give one final update here just for reference in case anyone having the same question may find this post.

This will be a bit self-deprecating; I'm an idiot.

The grip screws and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By TheCharm

I’ve learned a little more since I posted this....

I’ve learned a little more since I posted this. The tension and grip screws are not the same size. But both types of screws come in the same bag under the same part number. The description of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By TheCharm

Spare tensioning screws for TIME ATAC Speciale 8 pedals

Good day -- Not sure if this is the best forum for this, but hoping for an assist.

I have a pair of TIME ATAC Speciale 8 pedals on my Disc Trucker. Two of the tensioning screws -- one on each...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-22, 03:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Posted By TheCharm

Tektro RL-520 hood replacement

Hi all. I'm planning some maintenance coming up soon. I had been thinking I should replace my Tektro RL520 long pull brake levers (not brifters, brake only) on my Surly Disc Trucker.

As it turns...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-22, 03:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 908
Posted By TheCharm

Thank you all. I forgot to mention the obvious...

Thank you all. I forgot to mention the obvious other option - visit my LBS. I think that is what I will do in this case. I will also pickup a spare hanger to keep on my bike. Thanks, all, for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 908
Posted By TheCharm

Bent derailleur hanger?

Hi all. My bike fell on the drive side and immediately thereafter, there were shifting issues. This happened while I was out on a long ride and using the barrel adjuster got me back to I'd say about...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-22, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By TheCharm

I's about 7 years old, definitely not under...

I's about 7 years old, definitely not under warranty. Good thought to reach out to Peter - he has built a wheel set for me, though not for the bike with this lighting setup. That's a great idea about...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-22, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By TheCharm

I figured as much, thanks! I'll just leave it be.

I figured as much, thanks! I'll just leave it be.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By TheCharm

Stand light stopped working

Good day all.

I have a SON 28 dyno driving a Supernova E3 Pro 2 up front and TL-2 in back.

I noticed recently my stand light stopped working. I believe the capacitor that drives that feature is...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-22, 03:07 AM
Replies: 15,721
Views: 12,482,020
Posted By TheCharm

I have considered those - I will likely replace...

I have considered those - I will likely replace levers (and maybe FD & RD) after this summer riding season.
Forum: Commuting
04-21-22, 02:52 AM
Replies: 15,721
Views: 12,482,020
Posted By TheCharm

Not just my commuter, but my do-it-all bike. Only...

Not just my commuter, but my do-it-all bike. Only stock parts remaining on my 2015 Disc Trucker are the levers, front/rear derailleurs, and bar-end shifters.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By TheCharm

Quite helpful - thanks!!

Quite helpful - thanks!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By TheCharm

I wasn't 100% they were meant to be retractable....

I wasn't 100% they were meant to be retractable. On my first shakedown ride, I noticed it hit the crank arm if I wasn't careful and I stopped to inspect to see if I could retract until I got home...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By TheCharm

Yes, that is my concern, but I forgot about the...

Yes, that is my concern, but I forgot about the robust replacement parts available for Sidi shoes. Going to give it a shot - thank you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By TheCharm

Part of my new Sidi Trace MTB shoes hit crank arms

Hi all - I hope this an appropriate question for this board.

I got my first pair of Sidi shoes a few weeks ago, but didn't start wearing them until this past weekend after I got my new Time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By TheCharm

Thanks much! I appreciate the detailed reply.

Thanks much! I appreciate the detailed reply.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By TheCharm

question regarding the pawls on a Phil Wood rear hub maintenance.

Good day wrenches,

I have a wheel I had built coming up on one year ago and it's built around a Phil Wood hub. The maintenance guide here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By TheCharm

I really appreciate all the good feedback here -...

I really appreciate all the good feedback here - saved me a few bucks and now I'm all set for the summer riding season!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By TheCharm

I replace chains almost obsessively - I did learn...

I replace chains almost obsessively - I did learn fairly early on that trying to get too many miles out of a chain can cause premature wear on both chainrings and cassette cogs. I swap just as soon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By TheCharm

Please see the photos I've posted up. Thanks...

Please see the photos I've posted up. Thanks again for the help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By TheCharm

I do log between 5,000 and 6,000 per year. I will...

I do log between 5,000 and 6,000 per year. I will add some pictures very shortly - thanks much for your input.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By TheCharm

Thank you so much!! Excellent information. It...

Thank you so much!! Excellent information. It does appear I should have taken some pictures which I will do and post back so everyone has some visual reference. Point taken about some teeth not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By TheCharm

Sorry about that - I pasted in a link to the...

Sorry about that - I pasted in a link to the manufacture's site, not an image.

But to your other points, these are definitely bolts, not rivets that look like bolts. It appears to my inexperienced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By TheCharm

Replacing the big ring

Good day wrenches:

I have a 2015 Disc Trucker with the factory crankset. The big ring is starting to look worn. I don't a picture to attach, as I'm certain it's pretty close to needing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-20, 03:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By TheCharm

DIY Cable/Housing replacement

Good day all. I've posted here before and gotten some good help, so I hope to tap y'all's expertise here as well.

As I imagine many cyclists have realized from this pandemic is that we're going to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,366
Posted By TheCharm

Yes - that's right, the thing is coming unclipped...

Yes - that's right, the thing is coming unclipped for lack of a better way to put it.

My current idea to try next is to use some electrical tape to wrap around the fabric to give the light...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,366
Posted By TheCharm

Any ideas how to secure this light to my bag?

This has bounced off my Ortlieb saddle bag twice now. Luckily, it happened on asphalt and I heard it bounce and was able to stop and retrieve. I included the second picture to show the type of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-12-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,720
Posted By TheCharm

In addition to the axle and brake type questions,...

In addition to the axle and brake type questions, how much do you weigh? What is the maximum additional weight you'd carry on the bike besides yourself?

I have a set of Velocity Cliffhanger rims...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,672
Posted By TheCharm

He's been quite the talk of the trail around...

He's been quite the talk of the trail around here. I'm in nearby Alexandria VA and my wife's co-worker was accosted by this dude - she wasn't physically touched, but flashed her his weiner.

The...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-06-20, 03:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By TheCharm

Thanks all for the help. I rode this yesterday...

Thanks all for the help. I rode this yesterday with success - 115 miles!

What I ended up doing:

I didn't ride fasted. Instead, I had some eggs and toast for breakfast - along with a small...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-01-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By TheCharm

Nutrition/fasting for an imperial century

Good day all:

Just reaching out here to get any advice I can.

At the beginning of the pandemic-related slowdown, I started an intermittent fasting regime. I have been fairly consistently doing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-20, 03:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,226
Posted By TheCharm

Great comments! Thanks all - I hope to make a...

Great comments! Thanks all - I hope to make a decision as to what direction I want to go soon.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-20, 03:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,226
Posted By TheCharm

I know - this does concern me. Often times, the...

I know - this does concern me. Often times, the answer me with a slight smirk on their face as if to suggest "torque wrenches are for rookies". I actually don't think it's cool as I'm of the opinion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,226
Posted By TheCharm

Oh, that's a very nice option and a great price...

Oh, that's a very nice option and a great price point! I don't think I'd need any greater than 8 N m for my bike; I'd have to double-check. Do you already have a bit set you'd be using with it, or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,226
Posted By TheCharm

Next tool acquisition - torque wrench

Hi all:

I posted earlier this week that this pandemic has convinced me I need to become a more competent mechanic. When I had a car, I could do basic things like oil changes, spark plug changes,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By TheCharm

OK cool - I sort of thought that might be the...

OK cool - I sort of thought that might be the case. This is my first Phil Wood hub so I don't have a frame of reference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By TheCharm

Pedals continue to turn when freewheeling (on repair stand)

Good day:

I have a brand new rear wheel I installed today. I didn't build the wheel, FWIW, a wheel builder did. As I was getting things dialed on my disc brake and ensuring that indexing was good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-20, 02:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,888
Posted By TheCharm

OK, got it. It is a nice pump - seems to move a...

OK, got it. It is a nice pump - seems to move a decent amount of air. I typically run my tires around 65-70 psi and never have any trouble getting them up to pressure. If I'm using this trail or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,888
Posted By TheCharm

Frame pump with flexible valve

Good day:

I carry a Zefal HPX-4 frame pump on my Disc Trucker as depicted here. I'm looking for a similar frame pump with a flexible length of hose for the valve connector. This pump just affixes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 04:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By TheCharm

Cool - thanks for the comments. Thompson posts...

Cool - thanks for the comments. Thompson posts are available, so I might bit the bullet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By TheCharm

Differences in seat post quality

A while back when I got a proper fitting on my Surly Disc Trucker, my fitter recommended replacing my seat post. I didn't need the setback my stock one provided and he preferred one with a two bolt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,668
Posted By TheCharm

Thanks for the comments all. I've learned a lot...

Thanks for the comments all. I've learned a lot about wheels.

I do want to eventually learn to build wheels. I like the challenge of something seemingly difficult and I like to be DIY when and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,668
Posted By TheCharm

This is my understanding ... loose spokes will...

This is my understanding ... loose spokes will flex a bit when hitting bumps, root heaves, etc. and eventually cause the rim damage.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,668
Posted By TheCharm

What are you seeing to suggest that? Mind...

What are you seeing to suggest that?

Mind you, I'm not doubting your conclusion at all - I would like to learn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,668
Posted By TheCharm

I certainly agree. However, I sort of have...

I certainly agree.

However, I sort of have it in my head that I should be competent in all other areas of bike repair before I try and tackle wheels. The other factor is that I live in a small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,668
Posted By TheCharm

Non wheel builders - what's in your wheel maintenance toolkit?

Good day all.

This may come off as a strange question, but I'll provide a bit of background as to the motivation for asking. I recently had a wheel fail. Apparently loose spoke tension caused the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,815
Posted By TheCharm

This also happened to me in Dec, 2018. The Amazon...

This also happened to me in Dec, 2018. The Amazon vendor from whom I purchased this tire swapped it for me and I assume they took it up with Schwalbe.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,280
Posted By TheCharm

Isn't it more than just the bike? Aren't there...

Isn't it more than just the bike? Aren't there limits on your wheel build and hub selection that likely supersedes any weight limit for a particular frame?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,963
Posted By TheCharm

Thanks for that reference - that's a good one to...

Thanks for that reference - that's a good one to keep bookmarked!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-20, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,963
Posted By TheCharm

Which Cane Creek headset on my Surly DT

Good day wrenches:

My 2015 Surly Disc Trucker has a Cane Creek headset. I'm about to replace the drops and the stem on my bike and that will give me the opportunity to service/clean/lube my...
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