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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-21, 02:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,716
Posted By Solo_rider

Wow ! Lots of replies. Thanks again for the...

Wow ! Lots of replies. Thanks again for the replies.

Iride01, some people are very sensitive to noises, especially repetitive ones (I think it's called misophonia). I'm extremely sensitive to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-21, 10:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,716
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the replies, guys. Appreciate it....

Thanks for the replies, guys. Appreciate it. Nothing was too lose but I tried to tighten up all the screws and bolts but after I rode my bike the noise was still there. I don't think it's coming from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,716
Posted By Solo_rider

Creaking noise when pedaling hard

Hi

Like the title says, I have this noise that's mostly there only when I'm pedaling hard or riding uphill, otherwise, it won't be heard. I can actually hear it even when I'm stopped -while...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 792
Posted By Solo_rider

Yeah I've been riding "cheap" old $150 bikes all...

Yeah I've been riding "cheap" old $150 bikes all my life with no maintenance and yet no problems for years but lately I started buying popular name brand entry level hybrids - 2-4 years old - and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 792
Posted By Solo_rider

I have two other "cheap" bikes, one of them is a...

I have two other "cheap" bikes, one of them is a 1995 model and have owned for close to 10 years without any hub service and it doesn't make that noise and neither does my other "cheap" bike ($600...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 792
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the replies. No. The noise isn't the...

Thanks for the replies. No. The noise isn't the normal ratchet noise that hubs make and it's not that plastic piece behind the cassette rubbing against the spokes and the noise is there when the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 792
Posted By Solo_rider

Rear hub noise

I'm hearing noise when I spin the rear wheel. The noise is mostly noticeable when in a quiet room but not outside. It's definitely coming from the hub. So, I'm thinking bearings. This is a newly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 877
Posted By Solo_rider

I once bought a so-called self-sealing tube -and...

I once bought a so-called self-sealing tube -and same brand- at Walmart and no joke within 2 hours of riding I had a flat. Took it off the wheel, put it back in its box and took it back to Walmart...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-21, 02:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 766
Posted By Solo_rider

OK. Thanks again for the feedback. I gather a...

OK. Thanks again for the feedback. I gather a tensionmeter isn't really necessary then but a good tool to have for more accuracy and obviously to save time. I do have a musical ear and I know you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-21, 02:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 766
Posted By Solo_rider

Thank you all for the replies and the help. Much...

Thank you all for the replies and the help. Much appreciated. I had no luck getting the spoke through with the rotor on. It was impossible. Luckily, I found a star head bit for my screwdriver and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 766
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the reply, alo. I appreciate it. I'm...

Thanks for the reply, alo. I appreciate it. I'm just having a hard time getting the spoke more than a couple of inches through its whole (in the rim) without bending it. From watching a couple videos...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 766
Posted By Solo_rider

Installing a spoke question

Hi.

Never done this before but I need to replace a broken spoke on the rear wheel (with disc brakes) and I'm wondering if I have to remove both the cassette and the disc rotor. I got the cassette...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 19,498
Posted By Solo_rider

That's obvious. But it's not like it's going to...

That's obvious. But it's not like it's going to make a lot of difference in making you stronger. My old mountain bike is 10 pounds heavier than my hybrid. Not a lot, really. For example, if you do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-20, 10:39 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,482
Posted By Solo_rider

Just because most people love to eat and eat...

Just because most people love to eat and eat several times during the day doesn't mean every body's like that. Some people almost have to force themselves to eat and are lucky if they eat one meal a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By Solo_rider

It's not for the blade. I use it on my table saw...

It's not for the blade. I use it on my table saw to lubricate moving parts and the mechanism that lowers and raises the blade.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the replies. There's no reason why I'm...

Thanks for the replies. There's no reason why I'm not using bike-specific WD40 other than that I already have two cans of WD40 Specialist/Dry Lube (for machines, table saws....) and I'm not sure but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 03:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By Solo_rider

DW40 Dry Lube ?

OK. Maybe this (chain lube question) has been asked a million times but when I try to use the search box I get totally irrelevant search results. Anyway, I use WD40 Dry Lube on my saws and I've been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 02:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,796
Posted By Solo_rider

How lucky ! Some people live in places where they...

How lucky ! Some people live in places where they get 300 days of sun a year. Here in the west coast -or as they call it here "the wet coast"- of canada we're lucky if we get 60 days of sun...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By Solo_rider

OK guys. I appreciate all the replies and the...

OK guys. I appreciate all the replies and the info. I was a little worried about this. I was actually selling the bike and wanted to make sure the buyer didn't have any problems with the wheels...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-20, 01:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By Solo_rider

Truing questions

Hi all,

It's only my second time doing this but Ive just finished truing the wheel on a bike I have and it looks pretty good (side to side wobbling is very minimal now). I actually did this with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-20, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

Thank you all for the replies and the help. Well,...

Thank you all for the replies and the help. Well, it doesn't look like the spider arms are bent. I put the spider on a flat surface and used a nickel to slide under each arm and the clearance is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

Well, it's not good enough. The chainring wobbles...

Well, it's not good enough. The chainring wobbles bad enough for the chain to rub against the chain cage for about 4-5 inches. That's a lot of chain links rubbing. What do you think ? I know the pic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the reply and the suggestion,...

Thanks for the reply and the suggestion, holytrousers. I made a second attempt yesterday to try and figure out where the problems lies but it didn't seem the crank position is the issue. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,351
Posted By Solo_rider

TBH, yes. Are you rich ? Or are you going to buy...

TBH, yes. Are you rich ? Or are you going to buy it on credit -like many people do ? I never buy anything on payment. It's a hole a lot of people seem to like putting themselves in then they start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

So, finally got the time to get the chainring off...

So, finally got the time to get the chainring off and apart (separated the 3 rings). After examining the big ring by putting it on a flat surface there was only minor bending in it but I was able to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

So, I'm going to attempt removing the cranks but...

So, I'm going to attempt removing the cranks but this is a first for me. I just bought the proper size hex key but I'm assuming I need a crank puller tool. Or is there a way around it ?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-20, 02:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

No. I don't know. I know this bike has been...

No. I don't know. I know this bike has been neglected by the previous owner. Thanks for the info. I still haven't tried taking the crank off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-20, 02:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate it. I've...

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate it. I've actually watched some videos on Youtube showing how to bend a ring back to a straight position but I wasn't sure that was my problem since the ring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solo_rider

Chainring wobble

Hi.

I have a bike that I'm trying to sell but it needs some work. The main thing I noticed was that the chainring wobbles and at one point the chain rubs against the chain cage when it's on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,520
Posted By Solo_rider

a 45 minute drive is nothing and it shouldn't...

a 45 minute drive is nothing and it shouldn't hold you from taking the bike back to the shop. You would've saved yourself some headache and even money. And, assuming the bike was bought brand new,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,520
Posted By Solo_rider

I don't think you can post pics until you've...

I don't think you can post pics until you've reached 10 posts as far as I know.
If by "new" you mean brand new from the shop, why don't you take it to the shop where you bought it and have them take...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,780
Posted By Solo_rider

To be honest, I've never felt any difference...

To be honest, I've never felt any difference (feeling better or having energy, or lack of it) when taking/not taking vitamins/supplements. And this is from a guy who eats only one small simple meal a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-20, 02:29 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,039
Posted By Solo_rider

I don't really need two bikes but I WANT 2 or 3...

I don't really need two bikes but I WANT 2 or 3 just for the heck of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-20, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,346
Posted By Solo_rider

Ive heard good things about the Trek FX1or 2...

Ive heard good things about the Trek FX1or 2 -almost bought one- but then Giant and Cannondale are good choices too. It's a matter of what looks you like and also how each rides. I wouldn't buy new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,587
Posted By Solo_rider

I almost laughed, flip flop. "after a rain". In...

I almost laughed, flip flop. "after a rain". In this part of the world after a rain can take days, and sometimes in winter even weeks, to come. Literally. I mean it can rain NON-STOP for days or even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,587
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks again for the replies. It's common...

Thanks again for the replies.

It's common knowledge that when you work out or stress your muscles you cause micro tears in the muscle fibers which causes some inflammation/pain and you need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,587
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the replies, guys. I definitely lose...

Thanks for the replies, guys. I definitely lose whatever soreness/pain I have after riding for a few minutes, while not riding (the next day) makes me feel more soreness/pain. But you know, they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,587
Posted By Solo_rider

Riding with sore muscles

Do you guys ride your bikes if your leg muscles are sore from the previous day ? You see, I live here on the WET Coast/Canada and sunny days are more like a rare thing sometimes even in the middle of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By Solo_rider

It's still miserable here most of the time and...

It's still miserable here most of the time and sometimes we're lucky if you we get 1 or 2 sunny or even partly sunny days out of the week. In 3 weeks day time will start getting shorter and it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 02:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By Solo_rider

Like the guy above me said, your wheel most...

Like the guy above me said, your wheel most likely just needs to be trued. If you have patience and you're good with your hands you can watch videos on Youtube on how to do that. You need a simple...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,044
Posted By Solo_rider

It looks like it's in Pakistan from the clothing....

It looks like it's in Pakistan from the clothing. All his labor probably still costs way less than buying a new bike. Nothing wrong with restoring a bike and using it if you don't have the means....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,122
Posted By Solo_rider

Thank you all for the replies and suggestions....

Thank you all for the replies and suggestions. I'm pretty sure it's not the seat or seat post. When I pedal with my hand to try to listen to where the noise is coming from, if there's noise it's very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-20, 01:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,122
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the reply, Maelochs. I don't know the...

Thanks for the reply, Maelochs. I don't know the type of BB I have. The bike -2016 model- was bought used but hadn't been used much (by the previous owner) as it was in a very clean condition. I know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-20, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,122
Posted By Solo_rider

Squeaking noise (under stress)

Hi.
I've been noticing some squeaking noises when I'm riding my bike but they're mostly noticeable when I'm riding uphill or when I pedal fast (basically under stress) but when I'm riding on a flat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-19, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By Solo_rider

Thank you all for the replies. I appreciate it. ...

Thank you all for the replies. I appreciate it.
I actually got kind of mad and bent the spring too much to the point it was useless. Yeah I take my frustrations on things. But anyway, I never liked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-19, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By Solo_rider

Thanks for the reply, dsb. The problem is that...

Thanks for the reply, dsb.
The problem is that leaving it the way it is now is causing the brakes not to work properly, prolonging the distance it takes to stop the bike - if I don't use the front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-19, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By Solo_rider

Brake problem

Hi all

So I have this problem with my rear brakes (rim brakes). The right brake arm doesn't move much but just stays close to the wheel rim but not touching. So when I pull the brake lever the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-19, 11:46 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,150
Posted By Solo_rider

I'm not sure if any one has suggested this but...

I'm not sure if any one has suggested this but rent a bike for an hour or two -if you have shops for bike rentals- and go with that group of cyclists. If you still get dropped then you know it's you....
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