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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By BobFishell

2mm toe-in is standard for most pads. If that...

2mm toe-in is standard for most pads. If that doesn't work, use different pads. I had that problem on one of my road bikes after I replaced the rear pads (Shimano Ultegra pads on D-A dual pivot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,052
Posted By BobFishell

I second that. I have a cartridge of it in a...

I second that. I have a cartridge of it in a grease gun. The merit of buying a little tube of the stuff is that it fits in your tool box for when you just need a little, as for threads. I use the big...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,052
Posted By BobFishell

This will do the trick, if you want to spend $5...

This will do the trick, if you want to spend $5 on 1/2 ounce of grease. https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/plumbing-tools/plumbing-grease/4095667. If not - Vaseline, or even Chap-stick....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,435
Posted By BobFishell

From many years of commuting, I determined that...

From many years of commuting, I determined that anything under 1.75" in width made the bike too squirrelly to handle. I felt downright unsafe with 1.25" tires. I am currently rolling on these:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-19, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,204
Posted By BobFishell

Yep. Replace the cassette. Put a new chain on it...

Yep. Replace the cassette. Put a new chain on it at the same time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,652
Posted By BobFishell

Can you use a flat screwdriver, hold the shank...

Can you use a flat screwdriver, hold the shank against the spindle, jam the blade into one of the splines? A picture would help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,519
Posted By BobFishell

It should leave a pretty impressive scar. I...

It should leave a pretty impressive scar. I already have quite a collection. It's why I never felt the need for a tattoo.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,519
Posted By BobFishell

Addendum: the swelling in my thumb was down...

Addendum: the swelling in my thumb was down enough for me to ride the bike I was working on when this little tragedy happened. New rings, chain, and cassette – ah, the dead quiet and silky-smooth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,135
Posted By BobFishell

At least those are detachable. For the newer...

At least those are detachable. For the newer ones, a Dremel tool is needed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,519
Posted By BobFishell

Good tips, but if I had been patient enough to...

Good tips, but if I had been patient enough to wrap a rag around the chainwheel, I'd have been patient enough to get a different grip on the wrench. I've done this job dozens of times, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 03:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,114
Posted By BobFishell

You can get threadless stems in a wide variety of...

You can get threadless stems in a wide variety of lengths and rise angles, so I would start by going with a shorter stem and a steeper rise. I did this with my wife's mountain bike, which was a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,067
Posted By BobFishell

The cable pull isn't a problem, since you are...

The cable pull isn't a problem, since you are only using the first 6 of 8 clickstops. You tension the cable on the little ring and the first cog. If you accidentally shift into the 7th or 8th stop,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,519
Posted By BobFishell

The chain was already off the bike. I was doing a...

The chain was already off the bike. I was doing a complete drivetrain overhaul – repacked the wheel bearings, overhauled the rear derailleur, new cassette, chain, chainwheels. The fixing bolt on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,519
Posted By BobFishell

I'm pretty sure it cut to the bone, but the wound...

I'm pretty sure it cut to the bone, but the wound was too bloody to see. I take blood thinners, which compounds the problem quite a bit. It was very painful after the anesthetic wore off, and I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,519
Posted By BobFishell

Not since I retired. Saved a sh&%load of money on...

Not since I retired. Saved a sh&%load of money on Advil.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,547
Posted By BobFishell

What he said. I would add that you can purchase...

What he said. I would add that you can purchase threadless stems in a variety of lengths and rise angles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,519
Posted By BobFishell

PSA: Chainwheels are nasty

This is what happens when you get impatient removing a crankset.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x628/thumb_ouch_61bf5d4db7445d870e6655f29893070e8b490893.jpg

In the ER...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,067
Posted By BobFishell

6,7, and 8-speed systems have the same cog...

6,7, and 8-speed systems have the same cog spacing, so you can use brifters made for 8-speed drivetrains. The lowest position on the rear shifter corresponds to your lowest gear. This leaves you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,214
Posted By BobFishell

I know SRAM chains will work with Shimano...

I know SRAM chains will work with Shimano components, but I'm picky about keeping my drive components kosher. I've always used Shimano chains and I'll keep using them until I can't find them any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,214
Posted By BobFishell

I just now ordered an HG-71 8-speed chain from...

I just now ordered an HG-71 8-speed chain from Amazon. Maybe I should order another 2 or 3. 8-speed components are getting harder and harder to find.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-19, 12:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,118
Posted By BobFishell

I use this, too. Goop, DL, GoJo, all the same...

I use this, too. Goop, DL, GoJo, all the same stuff. Just make sure you rub it into the stain before you toss it into the wash. It works for other kinds of stains, too, as well as oil-based paint.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,740
Posted By BobFishell

I have a Silca Pista track pump I bought in 1986...

I have a Silca Pista track pump I bought in 1986 and it still works. It even has the Columbus decal on it. Silca still makes replacement parts for them. If you can find somebody who's willing to part...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-27-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,662
Posted By BobFishell

I've never used one. I always figured it would...

I've never used one. I always figured it would end up poking through my eyeball in the event of a crash. They're supposed to break away before they do that, but I don't want to test that hypothesis....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-27-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,241
Posted By BobFishell

If it's a Bell helmet, you're good. I've...

If it's a Bell helmet, you're good. I've crash-tested two of them. Lots of road rash in both cases, but my noggin was fine. Bell will replace any of their helmets, regardless of the model or when you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,268
Posted By BobFishell

It's rubbing on the front derailleur, right?...

It's rubbing on the front derailleur, right? That's what I'm envisioning with this setup. If you want to get rid of that, get a front derailleur made for a triple ring mountain bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,704
Posted By BobFishell

Goo Gone. Takes off stickers and leaves paint...

Goo Gone. Takes off stickers and leaves paint intact. The trick is keeping it in contact with the thing you want off. Wrap the stay with a couple of layers of paper towels and soak them. Come back in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,049
Posted By BobFishell

Exactly. There are quite a few models out there....

Exactly. There are quite a few models out there. The one pictured looks like a nice one. I believe you would also get better braking out of it than the stuff you have.
Forum: Introductions
05-02-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By BobFishell

You are a man of impeccable taste, good sir....

You are a man of impeccable taste, good sir. Please leave me a product review after you've read the book if you decide it doesn't suck. I would also be happy to sign the inside front cover for you.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,049
Posted By BobFishell

I'm still believing your solution is to get a...

I'm still believing your solution is to get a seatpost derailleur hanger. As for the cable, a 5mm brake cable won't fit those bosses, but you could anchor it to your top tube with cable clips like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By BobFishell

You can still find Shimano HG-71 chains here and...

You can still find Shimano HG-71 chains here and there. I use them. I replace my chains relatively often, as a worn chain contributes to cog wear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,078
Posted By BobFishell

You need to adjust the cones again. You should...

You need to adjust the cones again. You should feel a tiny bit of play in the axle when the wheel is off the bike, but it will go away once you tighten the QR. If it does not, you need to move them...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By BobFishell

Yes, it's me. Yes, 30 years have gone by since...

Yes, it's me. Yes, 30 years have gone by since Spike shot the hell out of 1998. I wrote a new story, "Escape From Texas" for the book's publication, the first new Spike Bike story in 30 years. It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,663
Posted By BobFishell

If you can find a pair of these...

If you can find a pair of these https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/travel-agent-installation-and-adjustment, you can dispense with cantilevers altogether and use direct pulls. I put a pair of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 929
Posted By BobFishell

Shimano cables are just fine. Before you run the...

Shimano cables are just fine. Before you run the new cable, use a piece of the old one to ream out the housing. Then hold the straw from a can of spray lube against the housing and spray until you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-19, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,687
Posted By BobFishell

Have you tried a pin wrench?

Have you tried a pin wrench?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,431
Posted By BobFishell

5-speed freewheels are hard to find. If you want...

5-speed freewheels are hard to find. If you want to go to a 6- or 7-speed freewheel, I'd recommend putting a 2mm axle spacer on the drive side, shorten the non-drive side by the same amount, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-19, 06:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,154
Posted By BobFishell

The short answer is yes.

The short answer is yes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-19, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
Posted By BobFishell

I would be wary of stripping your chainring...

I would be wary of stripping your chainring bolts. If they're steel, you should be OK, but I would be careful of aluminum. You could do a couple of other things. Going to a wider spindle in your BB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,957
Posted By BobFishell

The one I have is useless. I tested it on a brand...

The one I have is useless. I tested it on a brand new chain and it showed it as being worn. I have better luck using vernier calipers checking between the same number of links on a new and worn chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-19, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,369
Posted By BobFishell

It gets in through condensation. The tape keeps...

It gets in through condensation. The tape keeps the water out of the threads, especially important for those of us with aluminum frames.
Forum: Commuting
04-28-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,542
Posted By BobFishell

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x898/urban_warrior_sm_99f06d2a9d79d00d8a7d77278c6fa3871300b917.jpg
The Urban Warrior
1997 Klein Pulse Comp set up for street riding. This...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,554
Posted By BobFishell

It's not flex. That has little or no effect on...

It's not flex. That has little or no effect on rear shifting. I still think it's a worn cog, since it's only happening in 1 gear. To check for cog wear, I have an unridden 21T Shimano cog in my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By BobFishell

I think I ran into this problem once. My solution...

I think I ran into this problem once. My solution was to shave down the housing with a utility knife until I could cram it into the endcap. That's a butt ugly hack. Looks like mixteup's Velo Orange...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,186
Posted By BobFishell

$8 per spoke for 90g? I think I would pass, too....

$8 per spoke for 90g? I think I would pass, too. I've never built a wheel with anything but DT double butted stainless spokes. You don't get the same 90g you would get on the rims, since the center...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By BobFishell

I have a pair of first generation XT SPDs on one...

I have a pair of first generation XT SPDs on one of my bikes. I have seen Shimano pedals fail, but it's never happened to me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,369
Posted By BobFishell

All good ideas here. I think I like using a bolt...

All good ideas here. I think I like using a bolt from the inside is probably the best. Use nylon or stainless, though.

One tip to share about cartridge BBs: use some plumber's tape on the treads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,049
Posted By BobFishell

You can replace that with copper or brass tubing...

You can replace that with copper or brass tubing if you don't want to use PTFE. This outfit looks to have what you need. Integrated Nonferrous Metals Company...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,369
Posted By BobFishell

Dremel+Loctite

Dremel off only the part of the stalk that protrudes into the BB shell, leaving the rest of it to anchor the guide. Clean the guide and your frame thoroughly, then stick it on with some Loctite. That...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,360
Posted By BobFishell

Amazon

Just search for 12V inflators on Amazon. There are lots of them.

The little battery or 12v operated compressors work pretty well on fat tires. Compressors with tanks should be used with caution...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,582
Posted By BobFishell

I have one in my junk box somewhere, but I think...

I have one in my junk box somewhere, but I think they use a lockring, same as the 8-speed bodies. There are a few pictures on line.
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