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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,029
Posted By imantsng

Thank you CliffordK - the kind of the bearing...

Thank you CliffordK - the kind of the bearing cage was the key for me to understand that.
Awasome!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,029
Posted By imantsng

Headtube bearing ring orientation ...

Hi there - same old issue..

I have read and seen a lot of i nfo about the headtube bearing cage orientation ..
But I am still a bit confused...

So I decided to post a few pics of my Giant...
Forum: Introductions
06-29-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By imantsng

Me in Latvia - me eat potato!

Hi guys!

This forum has been a good source of help and info for me already...

And I noticed that I have not introduced myself!

So HELLO everybody and good and safe riding!

Imants from...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-29-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,722
Posted By imantsng

OMG - that is wonderfull!!! Almost makes me...

OMG - that is wonderfull!!!
Almost makes me want to learn to do some like that - but it must take years I guess...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-29-17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,676
Posted By imantsng

How many people does it fit?

How many people does it fit?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,227
Posted By imantsng

I would go with kerosine too ... don't actually...

I would go with kerosine too ... don't actually know what simple green is, but kerosine gets the job done for me very well - especially for degreasing, where wd-40 does not excell ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-17, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,565
Posted By imantsng

Thanks! You guys are all right - it's the...

Thanks!

You guys are all right - it's the tire.
I got a used 23 from a mate and - sure enough - it fits.
And 25 would fit too ...
I would like to fit 28, but that looks a bit risky ......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,565
Posted By imantsng

Yes JohnDThompson - 32-622 is the one with...

Yes JohnDThompson - 32-622 is the one with clearence probs.
I read that if my rims outter width is 23mm - it should be at least 17c ETRTO..
So I should be safe trying say ... 25 - I guess...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-17, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,565
Posted By imantsng

pdlamb - indeed in Europe it is 28 inch aka 700c ...

pdlamb - indeed in Europe it is 28 inch aka 700c

It says 32-622 (28x15/8x11/4 700x32C)
I am not sure about the rim inner width - i guess the only way is to take out the tire and measure ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-17, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,565
Posted By imantsng

Fit regular rims in road bike...

Hi guys!

I am trouble fitting regular 28 inch wheels in my Giant road bike frame.
The tires are rubbing against the brake mechanism....

Can i put some kind of low profile tires on them or do I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-17, 12:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By imantsng

It's ok - just clearing up everything - the cups...

It's ok - just clearing up everything - the cups were not removed - but they were masked. The race on the fork was painted, but I will take the paint off that.

The cups themselves are clean - was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 04:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By imantsng

Thanks guys. I mostly meant the part, that...

Thanks guys.

I mostly meant the part, that is pressed on the fork - that bearings roll against..
And i am intending to use what is called an acrylic gloss varnish over the new pain on the whole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 03:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By imantsng

Old frame repaint

This might be a dumb question ...

But would it be stupid to coat my head tube bearing races with varnish to protect them more?

The frameset is painted - just waiting for the clear coat ...
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