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03-06-23, 02:44 PM
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Posted By dirtchurch

How to upgrade a fork on a Specialized Tero 3.0?

The Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-tero-3-0/p/188110?color=317385-188110) comes with a spring fork that I would like to replace with the equivalent air fork on...
02-17-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By dirtchurch

Any recommendations on specific grease? Slick...

Any recommendations on specific grease? Slick honey?
02-16-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By dirtchurch

Thanks for all the responses everyone! And so...

Thanks for all the responses everyone! And so quickly, too- really appreciate your thoughts and advice!
Just to clarify regarding the cause: the last time it was cleaned and re-lubed was two months...
02-16-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By dirtchurch

If i hold the cassette (it's not a freewheel)...

If i hold the cassette (it's not a freewheel) with my hand, and kind of jiggle it to rotate it (simulating backpedaling), it eventually disengages the pawls. But then another 15 degree rotation and...
02-16-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By dirtchurch

Answers. Are you talking about after ourdoor...

Answers.
Are you talking about after ourdoor storage?
I always store it inside, hanging up vertically by the front wheel. Unfortunately this causes dripping from the ice/sludge caked on the...
02-16-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By dirtchurch

Freehub body pawls seizing up after rainy rides

My bike's rear freehub stopped freewheeling after I rode it for 14 miles through some very wet conditions (rain and dirty puddles) in Minnesota. The freehub pawls stay stuck and the hub won't...
Forum: Touring
06-01-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,904
Posted By dirtchurch

Ah - I have gotten a bit of that. I wonder how to...

Ah - I have gotten a bit of that. I wonder how to adjust this rack more though? There's no way to keep it level while also pulling it (much) farther forward. Maybe the Surly rack just isn't ideal for...
Forum: Touring
06-01-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,904
Posted By dirtchurch

Installation of rear rack - too far back?

I installed this Surly disc rear rack myself, and when I look at it... it just seems really far back. Not centered over the rear axle. I have no trouble handling on it, it feels good, and I took it...
Forum: Touring
05-26-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By dirtchurch

Photos to illustrate what i am asking

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220526_112653_1642787e0eed02adca90ad6a0b43cd6edad19896.jpg
Should I be able to get the clamp all the way down to here on the tube?...
Forum: Touring
05-26-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By dirtchurch

The instructions can be found here: ...

The instructions can be found here:
manualslib.com/manual/2066543/Surly-Rear-Rack.html?page=2#manual
Forum: Touring
05-26-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By dirtchurch

Clamp installation on Surly rear rack

I have a question about a Surly rear rack (tubular 4130 cromoly) installation. The instructions in step #2-3 say to use a "penny trick" or otherwise mallet down the clamps onto the rack. The clamps...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,736
Posted By dirtchurch

Late yesterday, I actually found a metal repair...

Late yesterday, I actually found a metal repair guy who builds custom steel bikes. He fixed the dropout by cold bending it back into place. He said he didn't see any micro cracks and that it should...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,736
Posted By dirtchurch

​​​​​​​Impressive that you were able to find the...

​​​​​​​Impressive that you were able to find the pictures! I have no idea how you sleuthed those up but well done.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,736
Posted By dirtchurch

Thanks for all your responses! My friend packed...

Thanks for all your responses! My friend packed up the bike for me, and he either forgot to put the axles through the dropouts, or they fell out. They were loose in the box. (This is a bike that he...
04-26-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,764
Posted By dirtchurch

I've been using Rock and Roll gold and that's...

I've been using Rock and Roll gold and that's worked well for me.
04-26-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,630
Posted By dirtchurch

28cm but I'm not a racer.

28cm but I'm not a racer.
04-26-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 63,333
Posted By dirtchurch

Love bike shoes that clip in. They're super...

Love bike shoes that clip in. They're super durable and comfortable in the long run. They also last way longer than other sport-related shoes because of their construction.
04-26-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,179
Posted By dirtchurch

I think a helmet is great for protecting your...

I think a helmet is great for protecting your noggin in most situations - not just biking. A tree could fall on your head as you are walking down the street. However, unless you are super risk averse...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,736
Posted By dirtchurch

Steel fork dropouts damaged in shipping - can I pry it back?

I recently had my Gunnar Sport steel bike shipped. It seems like one of the front fork dropouts was damaged in transit, sadly. I cannot fit the front wheel skewer into the dropout.

But before I...
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