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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

It's a 3/32" threaded track cog. You can get...

It's a 3/32" threaded track cog. You can get them in all tooth counts. The outer diameter is slightly larger than the 18 next to it so many in the know have told me it looks weird.
I was looking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

I finally got a Hyperglide (Uniglide compatible)...

I finally got a Hyperglide (Uniglide compatible) Shimano hub and put it together with a final 17 tooth Uniglide cog and then HG cogs of 18, 19, 21, 24, 28 and 32. Up front I have 110/74 BCD rings of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,759
Posted By Far Side of 50

Too long a chain decreases spring tension on the...

Too long a chain decreases spring tension on the derailleur cage. Hit a bump, jump a curb and your chain may fall off the chainrings. If it wraps up you may crash.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-18-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By Far Side of 50

Need Cannondale Downtube Shifter Boss Cable Stops

I have a 1987 Cannondale ST600 with downtube shifters that I upgraded from 6 to 7 speed but now I'm almost 66 and I want to change to brifter shifting or bar-end shifting.
I need the cable stops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,924
Posted By Far Side of 50

You can use a early model 6 or 7 speed Hyperglide...

You can use a early model 6 or 7 speed Hyperglide (Uniglide compatible, with a tapered threaded end for an internally threaded locking cog) to set up a 7 speed gearing with a shifter change. Mine is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-14, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

Well, Thus Far, My daughter has a 14 - 16 - 18 -...

Well, Thus Far, My daughter has a 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 24 - 28 - 34 Mega Range freewheel with the 22 removed and a 28 substituted because she is small and needs the lower gearing. This is a Giant...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-14, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,432
Posted By Far Side of 50

You need to go on Sheldon Brown's website at...

You need to go on Sheldon Brown's website at Harris Cyclery and read about freewheels and cassettes ((( Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Frame and Cassette Spacing Crib Sheet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,482
Posted By Far Side of 50

Changing Cogs on Freewheels

I changed the actual cogs in a Mega-Range freewheel to eliminate the 24 - 34 jump for my 15 year old daughter. Figuring that she, being on the small side, might sometimes need the 28T cog I made her...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

I need to gring\d a set of channel lock pliers to...

I need to gring\d a set of channel lock pliers to make the lockring pliers and work calls, but I'm dying to disassemble them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-14, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,199
Posted By Far Side of 50

Tube Leaks at Brass insert into rubber

Same as on my son's bike a month ago. Schraeder valve. Mountain bike 26 x 2.2 tube. Actually up the side of the valve between the brass insert and the rubber column that encases it and bonds it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

I had thought about going to 7 speed cassette but...

I had thought about going to 7 speed cassette but I would have to relace my rim with a 7 speed cassette hub or buy a new 27" rear wheel. I finally come to the conclusion after all of this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

And I looked at the TZ freewheels and it looks...

And I looked at the TZ freewheels and it looks like they cut costs by eliminating the lockring and just screwed the cogs onto the body. It may be all of the cogs or just the smallest one. If I look...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-14, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

Possible Resolution

The 13-28 on my bike is a HG37 like in the Customizing Shimano 7 Speed Freewheels | Harris Cyclery...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

I'm leaning towards 50-39-28 with a close range...

I'm leaning towards 50-39-28 with a close range 15,16,17,18,20,24,28. This gives many choices in the 50 to 80 gear inch range.

My question is can I disassemble two Shimano freewheels and mix the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,071
Posted By Far Side of 50

Disassemble 2 Shimano FreeWheels and mix cogs to make close ratio 7 speed?

Is it possible to take the individual cogs off of a 13-28 and a 14-28 and make a close ratio 7 speed freewheel? I'm looking at everything on the internet and the instructions don't appear to be...
Forum: Introductions
09-01-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By Far Side of 50

NorthWest Arkansas new to bike forums/touring

I've been riding forever, but on and off as I've been moved around the world by the USAF. I'm now interested in longer touring type rides for fitness without serious knee damage. I like older...
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