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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 230
Posted By soyabean

Grease can seep into a freehub, or worse if...

Grease can seep into a freehub, or worse if grease was deliberately used to rebuild a freehub, can cake up over age and certainly gum up the pawls by solidifying.

If the pawls can be barely heard,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 344
Posted By soyabean

They are called set screws.

They are called set screws.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 706
Posted By soyabean

Were there always V-brakes there? I've only...

Were there always V-brakes there?

I've only seen U-brakes with road pads by the chainstays.

Otherwise V-brake arms are just too dangerous, not just for barely clearing the crank, but for...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-24-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,302
Posted By soyabean

If he can use the DXT Drift Trike, that means he...

If he can use the DXT Drift Trike, that means he can pedal and steer, have you considered adaptive training wheels?

I've sold bikes with these installed.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 344
Posted By soyabean

The 2.5mm hex is a common tool for bikes, I've...

The 2.5mm hex is a common tool for bikes, I've used it for brake spring adjusts, grip shifters, and bar end mirrors.

For those anti-Park tool, the 2.5mm can often be found in big box stores in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 706
Posted By soyabean

Does the OP have any new pads they can try? ...

Does the OP have any new pads they can try?

Old pads can have been installed wrong and wear down lopsided, skewed.

They can't really be re-seated unless you shave them down back to parallel,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By soyabean

Kontact pointed out that the stems had the same...

Kontact pointed out that the stems had the same construction, it's possible they were a LBS installed option for taller riders, as all 26 mtbs were freakishly tiny.

At the moment I'll go with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 335
Posted By soyabean

I'll gladly trade you a brand new air compressor...

I'll gladly trade you a brand new air compressor for that paintball gun compressor.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By soyabean

Yes, the catalog shows the System Components 7°...

Yes, the catalog shows the System Components 7° stem that I have seen often.

I was never able to find the 45° stem in any catalogs, thus disputing the seller's claim that it is an original stock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By soyabean

Who knows their 90s Trek mtbs?

Did Trek ever included a 45° stem as a stock original part in their mtbs?

Trek mtbs had their "System Components" 1 or 2 that was decaled on their bars, bar ends, and stems.

The 45° stem does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 724
Posted By soyabean

Folks that often ask what bike to buy, simply...

Folks that often ask what bike to buy, simply haven't biked enough at all, and should start with anything, really.

Even a BSO can be a helpful gateway to a better bike. Folks might find them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By soyabean

Newt at all.

Newt at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 167
Posted By soyabean

If seapost height is critical because of a large...

If seapost height is critical because of a large frame, you may want to consider another saddle instead.

Comfort saddles have come a long way because of baby boomer uprighters and from all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By soyabean

But that's all that is needed for skewers, QR or...

But that's all that is needed for skewers, QR or bolt, so no one should be cracking anything :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 444
Posted By soyabean

Locking spacers were common for mtb's cantilever...

Locking spacers were common for mtb's cantilever hangers, this allowed a rider to change stem angle and height without needed to re-seat a headset, but it was mostly to keep brake cables fixed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 396
Posted By soyabean

Why? For commuting and light trails, rim...

Why?

For commuting and light trails, rim brakes are rim brakes.

There is no substantial advantage for one over the other, other than "how they feel".

For me, when wheelsets are true and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,422
Posted By soyabean

Needs a complete drivetrain verification by the...

Needs a complete drivetrain verification by the book:

-check RD dropout alignment with a DAG-3
-check RD alignment and screws
-check FD height, alignment and screws
-verify chain is a narrow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By soyabean

What was I thinking with silly locknuts for my...

What was I thinking with silly locknuts for my wheelset. I'm so dumb to leave my bike unattended.

I suppose about a hundred thousand daily commuters should just bring their bikes into their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By soyabean

As one of the top 10 bike cities in the world,...

As one of the top 10 bike cities in the world, are you aware wheelset theft in my hometown is common?

I'll keep my skewer bolts and my wheels. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 396
Posted By soyabean

Instead of swapping to V-brakes, have you...

Instead of swapping to V-brakes, have you considered upgrading to Avid Shortys?

You'll have the ease of installing road pads and not mess with aligning canti pads.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 147
Posted By soyabean

Even if you can lock the front suspension, it...

Even if you can lock the front suspension, it helps, but the geometry is still all wrong compared to a good urban bike.

And if you can't lock the front suspension, there's no point. Get another...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 692
Posted By soyabean

As far as I'm concerned, Gatorskins on any bike...

As far as I'm concerned, Gatorskins on any bike makes it a gravel bike that can ride on gravel.

Someone that is used to upright and then throws couple grand on a drop down to use for the first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 406
Posted By soyabean

The reason why these rear kickstand use less...

The reason why these rear kickstand use less clamping force is because they don't need to be as tight.

The stays prevent the stand from twisting, which occurs often on bottom bracket stands.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 406
Posted By soyabean

You get the rear kickstand that mounts near the...

You get the rear kickstand that mounts near the axle.

Not much force is needed for those bolts, and I always wrap stays with one layer of inner tubing to prevent said marring.

And no worries...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 814
Posted By soyabean

Good clear photo showing the crack in the QR...

Good clear photo showing the crack in the QR housing.

The vintage Shimano ones were machined steel, this one in the photo looks like it was die casted.

All you can really do is replace it with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By soyabean

Oh it is indeed a fantastic tool. I resell...

Oh it is indeed a fantastic tool.

I resell bikes and it's required to correct every bike I get, 19/20 of them.

But even the home user with one bicycle, will benefit from the tool because it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 327
Posted By soyabean

Why would you need new wheels if they are good...

Why would you need new wheels if they are good with strong spokes and true?

It's already a red flag if you think you need to replace a perfectly good wheelset.

Why not visit a LBS that can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 585
Posted By soyabean

You need a commercial charger like the Grin...

You need a commercial charger like the Grin Satiator that will force it with a pulsating charge without reading the volts.

Sorry but the freebie chargers that comes included with ebikes won't do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By soyabean

Sorry dude, All I saw was red font "Newbie"...

Sorry dude,

All I saw was red font "Newbie" and "gear not working" and went with that since there were no pics.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By soyabean

The Deore XT is a premium all-metal shifter and I...

The Deore XT is a premium all-metal shifter and I have never seen one of these go bad unless they got smashed.

If you're looking for a possible "better than Shimano", you may want to go all SRAM...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By soyabean

I always check dropout alignment first before...

I always check dropout alignment first before troubleshooting anything else.

Once that is good, then I check that a RD should also totally remain in parallel to itself no matter how it's wound,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 724
Posted By soyabean

Unless you have an expert friend that can...

Unless you have an expert friend that can accompany you to see used bikes, my opinion is to AVOID all private sellers, and buy only from a reputable reseller with history, or new from a LBS.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 362
Posted By soyabean

Ergon's aren't really made for sweeps like that. ...

Ergon's aren't really made for sweeps like that.

I'm looking at that stem riser extension and I don't think a bar swap can help when you possibly need a bigger bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 584
Posted By soyabean

You can fix that with plushy grips and gel...

You can fix that with plushy grips and gel gloves.

Saddle, up to you.

The weight savings alone is key, rest can be solved so easily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,533
Posted By soyabean

Thift store finds can be awesome when a vintage...

Thift store finds can be awesome when a vintage frame has been decked out with goodies like 1x12 groupset.

The employees just google the bike frame's make and model to appraise it :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 584
Posted By soyabean

Just go rigid and fly.

Just go rigid and fly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,930
Posted By soyabean

A double suspension BSO from Walmart is going to...

A double suspension BSO from Walmart is going to motivate me to do more pumping.

Just think of the workout I'll get from fifty pounds and a Falcon derailleur.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 414
Posted By soyabean

It's also showing symptoms of a chain that is...

It's also showing symptoms of a chain that is about to break.

Doesn't mean it is, but fine comb each link pin roller.

Do it while the chain is on, and off.

You're looking for anything that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 455
Posted By soyabean

I use a bit of SAC-2 which is basically powered...

I use a bit of SAC-2 which is basically powered quartz that acts as an anti-slip binder.

It's required for all CF seatposts, but can also be used on metal seatposts.

You apply very little of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,154
Posted By soyabean

I've learned to always NOT to install a RD...

I've learned to always NOT to install a RD incorrectly, then blame everyone else for being clueless.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,181
Posted By soyabean

I gave a nice 26" bike to a teen kid once, only...

I gave a nice 26" bike to a teen kid once, only to see him resell it a week later.

I'm aware that does happen, it's the chance I take when I know the other 19/20 kids will be encouraged to bike as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,029
Posted By soyabean

That's what I love about my steel platform rack...

That's what I love about my steel platform rack on my 2" hitch, it will NEVER fail :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,154
Posted By soyabean

The OP was the one that f'ed up by installing it...

The OP was the one that f'ed up by installing it wrong.

Members here can't see the bike, all we can do is guess at best to bad photos.

If they don't like the suggestions that might fix their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By soyabean

Easy. A dancing drill bit.

Easy.

A dancing drill bit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,154
Posted By soyabean

The 30x50T setup is making the chain too long. ...

The 30x50T setup is making the chain too long.

11-30T is practically a mtb cassette.

My fastest commuter has a 12-26T and I'm going to soon swap it to 12-23T to get more smooth gearing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,154
Posted By soyabean

The 11-30 is messing it up with a chain too long...

The 11-30 is messing it up with a chain too long because that is expecting a 1x up there.

You'd be able to remove one link with a smaller 11-28T, thus taughting the chain when it's on the 11T.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 723
Posted By soyabean

Those calipers were popular on almost every...

Those calipers were popular on almost every low-end bike from the 80s, it's centered by using two 10mm wrenches and you turn the entire assembly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 723
Posted By soyabean

Oh right, because physically removing a shoe,...

Oh right, because physically removing a shoe, then reinstalling and reseating it is much easier than reinflating a tyre.

How stupid of me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,181
Posted By soyabean

Then just put it for sale. A buyer that...

Then just put it for sale.

A buyer that makes the effort to come over and pay $50 for it, at least shows some enthusiasm to want the bike.

But giving stuff away to someone that doesn't even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By soyabean

This is like those accidented cars that get...

This is like those accidented cars that get repaired and refurbed by autobody shops.

I'll always have a nagging sickening feeling using these damaged wheelsets.

PV holes allow for narrower...
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