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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Yessir!

Yessir!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

The face of the cup was angled heavily when in...

The face of the cup was angled heavily when in the frame. A divet in the BB shell was left where it bent down. It required 2 mechanics each with their own chain whip on the BB tool to remove that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Sealed bearing races can be repacked by taking...

Sealed bearing races can be repacked by taking the cages out inside them. Easier said than done and only applies to the ones that's possible with, notably nylon caged sealed bearing races.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

I largely disagree, when I was more novice 3...

I largely disagree, when I was more novice 3 years ago this would have been extremely helpful knowledge to go by. I hope others can find this info instead of having to struggle with understanding how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

On par with what I've seen.

On par with what I've seen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Loud and clear on the effects of corrosion. ...

Loud and clear on the effects of corrosion.
While i cant say for sure as to the cracks between the thread, I will say that the steel is definitely stretched prior to their removal. The weird physics...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Not sure what type of distortion you're referring...

Not sure what type of distortion you're referring to in the first sentence, is it not the same thread distortion pictured on the lower right shell? I dealt with many aluminum bikes with heavily...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Note I'm only 21 and have done bikes for only 3...

Note I'm only 21 and have done bikes for only 3 years now.
I have seen shell-sealed OEM "old style" ones on a high quality early 2000s BMX and an early 2000s Giant hard tail that suffered the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Look at the thread again. You can see it is...

Look at the thread again. You can see it is warped steel.

I'm sorry, I just have to say, like my boss who has been doing bikes for 30 years now, you've not paid attention to these cups' condition...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Ooo I like that. This is very similar to a method...

Ooo I like that. This is very similar to a method I use for one of my BBT-2 tools, I have a super long spindle bolt to hold it onto the bottom bracket. Just gotta spin it out/in for the brake side as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Your idea is pretty good if in a tough spot with...

Your idea is pretty good if in a tough spot with the bench vice.

Park tool BB spline tools, freewheel tools and cassette lockring tools are compatible with Park Tool chain whip hex ends. Just grab...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 981
Posted By ivangobike

Seized Bottom Bracket Bearing Cup Races in Aluminum Frames

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Older-style bottom bracket cup races in varying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,055
Posted By ivangobike

O.o Anyways, it is like I partially...

O.o

Anyways, it is like I partially suspected. It's a miniature car-style mechanical brake. Thing is, without 2 caliper pins, it just flops around once it wear out a bit. Caliper pins would solve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,055
Posted By ivangobike

My curiosity remains heightened...

My curiosity remains heightened...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,055
Posted By ivangobike

After reviewing the photos, it looks like one...

After reviewing the photos, it looks like one half of the caliper, that being the half that mounts to the fork, is 2 pieces of press fit metal. That press fit has come loose and is causing the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 491
Posted By ivangobike

Sounds like the bearings are pretty shot. Have...

Sounds like the bearings are pretty shot. Have you tried using a mechanic's stethoscope to pinpoint the sound?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,055
Posted By ivangobike

I'm pretty sure I know what cable caliper this...

I'm pretty sure I know what cable caliper this is, it comes with screws for adjusting the angle of the caliper. They are found rarely on lower end bikes and have low durability. I recommend replacing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 696
Posted By ivangobike

I had the same thing happen to me on an '08...

I had the same thing happen to me on an '08 Adventure 4 while commuting through town, but it was to my rear gear line housing. Immediately headed to the LBS and had all the gear housing replaced, it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By ivangobike

Update: Kootu claims pedals have Caged Bearings

Update!
Kootu is now advertising their pedals as having CAGED BEARINGS, if you quickly search up more recent ads by them they show them visually.
I really hope Kootu has actually made that change,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By ivangobike

Oop, I should have thanked you before! ...

Oop, I should have thanked you before!

Thanks a ton for putting the video here, that explains where all the traffic came from heh.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By ivangobike

Exposing Kootu folding pedals

Note: tds101 has kindly linked my video below

In August of 2021, I ordered Amazon's Best Choice for "folding pedals", which up until recently were Kootu Folding Pedals. Advertised as having ball...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By ivangobike

The FM-32 8 speed freehub, of 2008 production,...

The FM-32 8 speed freehub, of 2008 production, has normal thread. Just got it off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By ivangobike

I once spent an hour trying to remove a Formula...

I once spent an hour trying to remove a Formula freehub off a '99 Trek, and gave-up. A couple weeks later I picked the wheel up and was trying to test the ratchet mechanism (it was almost seized) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By ivangobike

Adapter Claw Hanger Bends, need a recommendation

I bought a steel adapter claw so that my aluminum rear triangle can accept a 10 speed direct mount derailleur.

Adapter claws are like a derailleur hanger that goes on older/cheaper dropouts. I...
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