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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 643
Posted By juntjoo

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 643
Posted By juntjoo

#1 thanks. I'll look closer foe this "barrel...

#1 thanks. I'll look closer foe this "barrel adjuster" and report back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 643
Posted By juntjoo

How to separate these shoes?

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Is it easy to separate these brake shoes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,026
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks! I would have assumed otherwise

Thanks! I would have assumed otherwise
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,026
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks! That's good new info for me. I know I...

Thanks! That's good new info for me. I know I prefer my punctures on the outer side of the tube so the slime will hit it but sometimes they're inside the tube too which I guess is due to either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,026
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks. I think more is better in most cases...

Thanks. I think more is better in most cases aside from off road is my impression. Didn't I read it's safer for your tires too as far as ease of puncture?
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Side question: you use the green...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,026
Posted By juntjoo

How much tire pressure?

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If find this too much. Am I misanthropomorphizing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Wow must be nice never having been able to relate...

Wow must be nice never having been able to relate to people with no money lol. What are you Buddha before he left his palace?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

I chalk that up to "toxic safety culture" like...

I chalk that up to "toxic safety culture" like how women(usually) plead for everyone to keep their cats inside so they don't get hit by cars or catch made up diseases or eaten by coyotes. And I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Yeah, these guys. But looks like they mount...

Yeah, these guys. But looks like they mount differently, from two points on the fork. Maybe an adapter? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

I'm not sure what you're talking about exactly as...

I'm not sure what you're talking about exactly as far as the next level of brakes but I do have a set I've salvaged off a bike I picked up off the streets I suspect may be what you're talking about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Ah.. I think I get what you're saying. This...

Ah.. I think I get what you're saying. This adjuster is common and usually at the shifters and derailleurs too. I could never figure out exactly how they adjust the cable tension, can't visualize...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks, I'll refer back to this thread as need...

Thanks, I'll refer back to this thread as need be. I'm mechanically inclined but DIY almost everything and have no money to spend and am not the fastest learner. So often I make do with less than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Jesus, I thought this s*** was supposed to be...

Jesus, I thought this s*** was supposed to be "basic" and "obvious". Well, so far just manually squeezing them closer to the rim then re-tightening has worked. And I'm too poor right now to have my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

You calling me stupid?

You calling me stupid?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks. What's the "adjuster" exactly and what...

Thanks. What's the "adjuster" exactly and what does it adjust?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Manual? IDK really know about this bike. It's a...

Manual? IDK really know about this bike. It's a "Fuji Royale". But I think it's like ancient. First road bike ever. I really like it. Had to put the cruiser bars on in place of the drop downs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Are you referring to that lever i got the zip tie...

Are you referring to that lever i got the zip tie around? If so it is broken hence the zip tie. I don't even know what it's for. I figured to give the cable slack or something?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

This is my expertise

This is my expertise
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks. I'll keep this in mind for future...

Thanks. I'll keep this in mind for future reference
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

No I actually put that there cuz some part in...

No I actually put that there cuz some part in there broke, and that little aluminum cuff there is to big for it fit but fortunately it all currently works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks guys. Squeezing them together then...

Thanks guys. Squeezing them together then re-rightening seemed to do the trick. How do they keep equally spaced around the rim? They don't seem to be rubbing but I often wonder if they ever get stuck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,184
Posted By juntjoo

How to tighten these?

Do you need to pull them in then tighten them somehow or something else? They barely work. Thanks!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,653
Posted By juntjoo

Yes

Yes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,653
Posted By juntjoo

The bolts in the support bars aren't tight

The bolts in the support bars aren't tight
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,653
Posted By juntjoo

What's a "susser"?

What's a "susser"?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,653
Posted By juntjoo

Well got it up and running. I made a detailed...

Well got it up and running. I made a detailed note on my phone what all the adjustment screws do for each derailleur. Rear works great and front DID up on the stand but riding not so much so but it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks. Yeah, I'm not doing anything very...

Thanks. Yeah, I'm not doing anything very dangerous on my bikes. I get the danger in compromising the brake cables. So this is why I'm asking l fishing for ideas.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

I'm poor. and I seem to fray cables somehow and I...

I'm poor. and I seem to fray cables somehow and I like figuring things out even if there's nothing to figure out. I'm curious
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

well initially it was for saving money then I had...

well initially it was for saving money then I had a thought it would be good to know in case I had to do a repair at a time when ordering cables wouldn't be possible.

I'm going to keep my eye...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

well what do ya know, it's a frigging art

well what do ya know, it's a frigging art
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

well if I found something that worked I'd get a...

well if I found something that worked I'd get a bunch and keep some on my bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

Save money. I was hoping there might be a secure...

Save money. I was hoping there might be a secure method of doing so more so than standard butt connectors or that someone would have a creative idea
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

https://a.co/d/dB1GXQ0 These are more what I...

https://a.co/d/dB1GXQ0

These are more what I had in mind.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,653
Posted By juntjoo

Okay I'm getting closer. I lubed RD a bit and...

Okay I'm getting closer. I lubed RD a bit and adjusted the screws again. I can never tell which is which. Idk how anyone does unless they're doing this for a living. Anyway, got it moving. I guess it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,653
Posted By juntjoo

Okay, I've just confirmed that manually I can get...

Okay, I've just confirmed that manually I can get it to shift into inner most position.

Should I use my hand or something to hold it in place while I adjust the cable? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,653
Posted By juntjoo

Rear derailleur confusion here

I've messed with all three screws and can't get it to shift to a lower gear. What exactly moves it inwards more? I even bent the frame a little in. It's been a while since I've had it running but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,136
Posted By juntjoo

Splice cables?

Anyone here ever use any kind of electrical wire connectors to join pieces of brake and shifter cables?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By juntjoo

Miraculously I didn't break anything like I...

Miraculously I didn't break anything like I usually do as my stupidity+ impatience+ old stuff usually = me breaking something. I would have preferred screws though. I bet these clips will break after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By juntjoo

I got it. It just clips together. Had to dig a...

I got it. It just clips together. Had to dig a small flat head screw driver in there ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By juntjoo

How to get this shifter open?

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 774
Posted By juntjoo

https://youtu.be/Cr9nBPVUuG0 Not sure if you...

https://youtu.be/Cr9nBPVUuG0

Not sure if you can see it but it looks to me like the bend is inwards, not lateral. Not sure of this can be fixed with the spokes. What you guys think? Time for a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 774
Posted By juntjoo

Tube valve causing 'bump' in ride?

It's a road bike, Fuji Royale, so skinny 27" tires. I'm only feeling it in the rear. Tires from Walmart, Schrader valve tubes. I'm pretty sure it's the valve. Is this common? Are my tires not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks!

Close, but it was another video underneath this one that that explained how to tap it out. Mine is a lil different where I just needed to thread the bolt into the other side then tap it through. Easy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By juntjoo

How to de-seize this eccentric bb

I've actually done it a couple times already but apparently it wasn't easy hence I'm here again struggling. I've used a torch on it and a mallet directly on the bb and a piece of wood + hammer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 710
Posted By juntjoo

Thanks guys. I'll be back after order some parts....

Thanks guys. I'll be back after order some parts. Lots a mess going on here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 710
Posted By juntjoo

How come my derailleur is like this?

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It's in the second to highest gear. Seems kinda high up there no? Haven't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,324
Posted By juntjoo

Wow! Glad you're still with us. Maybe I should...

Wow! Glad you're still with us. Maybe I should use three lol. Currently using this velcro strap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,324
Posted By juntjoo

What you guys do about right pant leg getting chewed up by chainring?

I usually use a rubber band. Just wondering if there is a better solution.
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