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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 212
Posted By FBinNY

This isn't a spacecraft or race car. Nor is a...

This isn't a spacecraft or race car. Nor is a headset a rivet.

It's a bicycle headset, designed and dimensioned to be installed easily in a bike shop, using bike shop tools.

Good technique and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 802
Posted By FBinNY

Not being there to see exactly what happened, I...

Not being there to see exactly what happened, I won't comment on blame.

However, the description reminds me of one of my pet peeves. I'll be riding on a 2 lane with a car behind and one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 212
Posted By FBinNY

For an object lesson that will stand you well in...

For an object lesson that will stand you well in the future, put a 2x4 or other pieces of wood on the floor and drive a nail into it. Then, put it in a vise, sticking out a few feet, and try to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 212
Posted By FBinNY

For an object lesson that will stand you well in...

For an object lesson that will stand you well in the future, put a 2x4 or other pieces of wood on the floor and drive a nail into it. Then, put it in a vise, sticking out a few feet, and try to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By FBinNY

I strongly doubt that the squeaking relates to a...

I strongly doubt that the squeaking relates to a bearing issue. Usually hub squeaks originate in the seals, which might be dry. So, start by doing the standard clean and observe, and reassemble,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 212
Posted By FBinNY

First of all, you won't see an appreciable...

First of all, you won't see an appreciable difference using temp this way.

Instead focus on dimensions and technique.

If the crown seat is the correct diameter, fitting the crown won't be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 151
Posted By FBinNY

It's right the way you have it. How to know...

It's right the way you have it.

How to know should it arise again. The outermost nut usually has serrations, or a foot (like on a teacup), both of which are for biting into the dropout and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry, but this is very poor shop practice. ...

Sorry, but this is very poor shop practice.

Of course it depends on how far under-torqued it is.

Figure that static friction can be significantly greater than sliding friction, so there will be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 156
Posted By FBinNY

He's just miffed that you spoke badly.

He's just miffed that you spoke badly.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 499
Posted By FBinNY

Mine did for a bicyclist many moons past. But...

Mine did for a bicyclist many moons past. But rules and definitions vary by state.




Yes. Sorry I wasn't clear. Earlier I'd said the insurance company wouldn't pursue, so I thought it would...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 499
Posted By FBinNY

Odds are the motorist's auto insurance will pay...

Odds are the motorist's auto insurance will pay under the comprehensive or uninsured clauses.

They probably won't pursue the parents, or may through a homeowner's policy if there is one.

OTOH...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 282
Posted By FBinNY

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as...

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as low as possible.

Steerers are all butted, or otherwise reinforced, at their base. So the ID tapers starting 2-3" from the bottom.

If the prior...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 156
Posted By FBinNY

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm...

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm brass nipple of the same overall length.

Longer answer, you might consider how and why the nipple broke and consider replacing the spokes if they're...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,304
Posted By FBinNY

Thanks, we needed that.

Thanks, we needed that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By FBinNY

I don't believe there's a useful answer beyond...

I don't believe there's a useful answer beyond what's been said.

The OP discovered a quirk, but it makes no practical difference.

It might be as simple as 700-37c never having existed or been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 194
Posted By FBinNY

Simply put. The wheel must be dished to be...

Simply put.

The wheel must be dished to be centered when mounted in the frame.

So, this automatically implies that dishing must follow any changes to axle spacing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 129
Posted By FBinNY

Is it possible that your caliper isn't zeroed out...

Is it possible that your caliper isn't zeroed out correctly?

I strongly doubt they'd make 2 versions of the tool, 1mm apart in diameter.

If you've emailed Praxis, give them a day or two to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,032
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW, assuming a steel steerer, nothing keeps you...

FWIW, assuming a steel steerer, nothing keeps you from buying a star nut, and the headset of your choice, now or later.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 156
Posted By FBinNY

Not enough info. Could be a simple adjustment of...

Not enough info. Could be a simple adjustment of the FD, a malformed chainring tooth, damaged chain, RD cage spring tension, sticky freehub, etc. In any case, shortening the chain is unlikely to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By FBinNY

Probably not. The cassette sizes used must match...

Probably not. The cassette sizes used must match the capacity of the RD, which can be looked up on Shimano's site. The new larger cassettes topping out bigger than 34t call for an RD made for those...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 462
Posted By FBinNY

This boils down to VERY SPECIFIC details. "Most"...

This boils down to VERY SPECIFIC details. "Most" simply doesn't cover it.

If you look at the sketch, the load point bearing on the rim is slightly above where the nipple begins flaring to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By FBinNY

The old marking system is unregulated, so makers...

The old marking system is unregulated, so makers may opt to mark them according to how they did in the past, or possibly according to a client's request. And, yes, there are standards for rim widths...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By FBinNY

Minor quibble on the verb tense. While at some...

Minor quibble on the verb tense. While at some point roughly a century ago this would have been true, it no longer applies.

Bit the bigger issue is that I think you misread my post.

Nominal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 222
Posted By FBinNY

This is an example of "easy if you know how", but...

This is an example of "easy if you know how", but not so easy otherwise.

That you asked this way suggests you're better off asking a pro who can actually eyeball the fork. Best bet is if there's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By FBinNY

The two sizing systems are incompatible. BITD,...

The two sizing systems are incompatible. BITD, tire sizing was based on the OD of the inflated tire, ie. 700mm and a letter size indicated the corresponding rim. The markings like 700-35c were more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 12:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By FBinNY

Tire width isn't a precision measurement. For...

Tire width isn't a precision measurement. For example, the same tire can change width depending on the width of the rim it's mounted on. So, while the seat diameter, ie. 622, conforms to exact...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By FBinNY

Eons ago, Dia Compe drop bolts, for their single...

Eons ago, Dia Compe drop bolts, for their single pivot brakes, had 2 spring slots, so they could be inverted and used as a "raise" bolt.

However, those were the first and last time I saw a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By FBinNY

Yep, though I grew up riding in NYC traffic, I...

Yep, though I grew up riding in NYC traffic, I never appreciated close passes until Maine.

Getting passed at 55mph+ by a lumber hauler stacked high and wide changed my perspective.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,961
Posted By FBinNY

True, so where have you been for all those years?...

True, so where have you been for all those years?

Not attacking you, but the opposite, since you, like most of the knowledgeable people here prefer to wait until someone asks a question before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,961
Posted By FBinNY

Really? You're new to the forum and...

Really?

You're new to the forum and immediately dredge up a seven year old post to link a video you made.

Why?

BTW the forum has very good reasons to not allow video links by newbies. I'd...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry not clearly at all, and not even murky. ...

Sorry not clearly at all, and not even murky.

Laws vary by state, so there may be exceptions, but violations by others do not relieve operators of their own responsibility.

Both parties are at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By FBinNY

Though I barely qualify as an advocate these...

Though I barely qualify as an advocate these days, you can count me among those who eschew, parallel bike lanes in most cases.

Since I don't live by set rules, and see everything as a situation,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By FBinNY

To the OP Hice job, You obviously have the...

To the OP

Hice job, You obviously have the creativity and skill called for, and probably don't really need help.

However, I wonder if you'll be pleased with it's rigidity. If not, I suggest you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By FBinNY

Years ago many bicycles came with a headset...

Years ago many bicycles came with a headset mounted front reflector bracket. Some of these were very substantial, and odds are an old school bike shop has a bunch in a box somewhere. Otherwise, a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 169
Posted By FBinNY

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much...

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much more worn.

IME worn rings and dropped chains aren't connected, so I'd try to diagnose that before replacing the ring.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, you would have been at fault as would also...

Yes, you would have been at fault as would also be the salmon. You're always responsible for avoiding collisions in front, with the only excuse being if it were unavoidable. Just take a moment to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By FBinNY

I'm impressed that you got by on 25mm tires, but...

I'm impressed that you got by on 25mm tires, but please understand I wasn't arguing against going wider.

So, there are two considerations that cap tire width

The first is easy; frame clearance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,269
Posted By FBinNY

They wouldn't get it. It's a Creole word,...

They wouldn't get it. It's a Creole word, commonly used in New Orleans, with no connection to French.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW- you have it backwards. The general rule is...

FWIW- you have it backwards. The general rule is to use wider tires for greater loads. That's why truck tires are wider than car tires.

If you were fine on 25mm tires at 100psi (or whatever) you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By FBinNY

Legal? The hub police won't be knocking your door...

Legal? The hub police won't be knocking your door anytime soon.

But it does depend on how OCD you are.

A 2mm change is much more than you need, so replacing it with two 1mm spacers on either...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 944
Posted By FBinNY

Not looking for controversy. Just pointing out...

Not looking for controversy. Just pointing out that NYC isn't that unique, either in sense of humor or bicyclist attitudes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 944
Posted By FBinNY

So, now I understand. You believe that entitled...

So, now I understand. You believe that entitled urban cyclists are unique to NYC.

Have you ever been to Chicago, DC, Boston, San Francisco, etc.?

How about London and Paris?

IMO any cyclist...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By FBinNY

Yes and no, but raises an interesting point. ...

Yes and no, but raises an interesting point.

The axle spacing is semi independent of the freehub, and managed with spacers to control OLD and offset of the freehub and shell. Your point is well...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 944
Posted By FBinNY

Are you implying that New Yorkers are the only...

Are you implying that New Yorkers are the only ones with a sense of humor, or able to appreciate a good ribbing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By FBinNY

Two things to consider, then use your judgement. ...

Two things to consider, then use your judgement.

Is the spacer necessary for the freehub to clear and not rub on the shell?
Would moving the cassette more inboard bring the RD too close to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 126
Posted By FBinNY

It's easy enough to find out when comes time to...

It's easy enough to find out when comes time to replace.

Slacken the cable and pull one end of housing out an inch or two. Either you'll expose more housing bare inner wire.

Either way, do not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,269
Posted By FBinNY

Eons ago a bartender friend explained how one of...

Eons ago a bartender friend explained how one of the hardest parts of his job was comping drinks.

It's good business to comp drinks for special occasions, or once in a while for a favored regular....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 415
Posted By FBinNY

Clincher tires have improved greatly since i...

Clincher tires have improved greatly since i started riding tubulars in 67. I was getting fairly close to moving back to clinchers, but this, and so many other reports of mounting/discounting issues...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 261
Posted By FBinNY

Sometimes you have to read beyond the words to...

Sometimes you have to read beyond the words to get the picture. From the context, it's clear that the OP was turning something to tighten it.

I hate to bring it up and get you started (please...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By FBinNY

Freewheel ratchets are binary. They tend to...

Freewheel ratchets are binary. They tend to either engage solidly or not engage at all. However some freehubs don't use ratchet systems. Some designs, like roller clutches, can hold at low loads and...
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