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10-17-22, 04:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,193
Posted By bikefix

Excellent Bikes

These soft tail bikes (Trek Pilot as well) can put ANY of todays 2022 “complaint” road bikes to shame! For like $700-900Cdn used!
A full 1.0” of r. wheel travel.
2020-2022 Cdale Topstone Carbon...
12-25-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,833
Posted By bikefix

Kona Hoo Ha

YES! I used to sell these in Toronto @ Cyclepath, now Sweet Pete’s.
These are sweet. Very light, small diameter butted alloy frame.
Fairly rare n cool Shimano Nexave group that was specifically for...
02-02-15, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,555
Posted By bikefix

There IS a reason and advantage to using a 32h...

There IS a reason and advantage to using a 32h hub to a 24h rim though. To build a lighter, high-performance rear wheel via a 2:1 drive:non-drive spoke ratio....using almost any hub/rim combo as long...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,881
Posted By bikefix

Wow. that Waterford frame is delicious! Thanks...

Wow. that Waterford frame is delicious! Thanks for the posting!
From what I've read, stainless steel is quite flexible and does not lend itself to be very lightweight.
953 vs. Titanium? That's a...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-09, 08:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,039
Posted By bikefix

Awesome! Thank God for that!

Awesome! Thank God for that!
12-01-08, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By bikefix

Good point! THANK YOU frankenmike! Lets compare...

Good point! THANK YOU frankenmike! Lets compare the 2 fairly shall we??: The whole Hydro outfit vs. the whole Mech. outfit as one would need it to operate. Even if mech. is heavier by 30g (1 oz.),...
11-25-08, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,515
Posted By bikefix

Yes, this is calculate the correct spoke length...

Yes, this is calculate the correct spoke length to build a wheel on these.
11-25-08, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,515
Posted By bikefix

CHALLENGE: Shimano HB-M555 Hub Measurements?

Yes, that's right I challenge any good mechanic/technician to provide these accurate measurements for Shimano's HB-M555 Front 5-bolt Disc Hub:

1. Hub Center to Flange Center
2. Hub Flange...
11-25-08, 07:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,330
Posted By bikefix

Hmmm ... Or you can do that in ONE SECOND w a...

Hmmm ... Or you can do that in ONE SECOND w a Tension Meter and perfectly too. Unless of course you dont want to double check your work and ensure that it's perfect, go ahead and waste time and rely...
11-25-08, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By bikefix

True. Avid BB7's are widely acceptd as the best...

True. Avid BB7's are widely acceptd as the best mechanicals overall.
BUT, technically, no mechanical can offer the power n feel of any hydraulic. Or the more skilled maintenance!
Hopefully he'll...
11-24-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,599
Posted By bikefix

Ooh, good one. Lugged, chromo steel, nice...

Ooh, good one. Lugged, chromo steel, nice understated look.
May have issues fitting more thn a 6 or 7sp in that frame, thats all. Most importantly, ensure it's your size w no major damage to...
11-24-08, 07:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,599
Posted By bikefix

A Trek what? lol! Sounds old! Lemme google...

A Trek what? lol! Sounds old! Lemme google that...
11-24-08, 07:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,599
Posted By bikefix

Good point Commuter. FIRST Check atop ur...

Good point Commuter.
FIRST Check atop ur current rims for the ETRTO (smthg like that!) #. Only 559 = 26".

Chances are theyre 27" which means convertg to 700c - besides replacg wheels, tires...
11-24-08, 07:08 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,544
Posted By bikefix

Video pls.!

Yo, thnks for ur patience and not retaliating back! I was alil annoyed initially but, now i see some potential. BUT, please, send me/us a GOOD VIDEO of how to use these forceps pls.! This could...
11-17-08, 08:20 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,544
Posted By bikefix

Dudes, you're complicating things! Use your...

Dudes, you're complicating things!
Use your finger for the rimtape!
Surgical forceps??! how mch are those?? and where does everybody get them?? WHAT?!
this forum is to make things EASIER...
02-03-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,544
Posted By bikefix

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL is an excellent cleaning agent....

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL is an excellent cleaning agent. Safe. Non-reactive. Proven. Cheap. Available. Get it!
02-03-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,544
Posted By bikefix

GREASE is not always the word

Not entirely correct!
NO GREASE between threadless stem steerer clamp and steerer (both metal)!
NO GREASE on square-taper BB spindles (clean n dry) but, yes on splined spindles!
NO GREASE on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,605
Posted By bikefix

If not brought up already, Real Designs wheelsets...

If not brought up already, Real Designs wheelsets are MUCH less serviceable at a shop. Anything besides steel j-bend spokes and most if not all shops will be hard-pressed to even GET it, let alone...
01-30-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,978
Posted By bikefix

YO bcart. I'm a bike mechanic and a dedicated,...

YO bcart. I'm a bike mechanic and a dedicated, lifelong, year-round road commuter. Currntly a student at WBI Pro-Bike Mechanics Course.

Removing the inner ring will be fine. Not recommended...
Forum: Introductions
01-30-08, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By bikefix

Lightweight 700 x 38c Fenders??

Hey all

I'm from Toronto, ONtario, Canada! Work at SpokesandSports(.com) and am currently a student at the
Winterbourne Bicycle Institute's Professional Bicycle Mechanics course in Guelph,...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-08, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,305
Posted By bikefix

2006/7 Norco VFR's rule!

Pardon the late reply. I just read your post now.

In my practical, performance oriented view: the 2006 - 2007 Norco VFR's are THE BEST performance city bikes that i know of, even considering the...
11-20-07, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,754
Posted By bikefix

Amen bro. It seems you have chosen wisely! Now,...

Amen bro. It seems you have chosen wisely!
Now, all you need to do is ensure the new cranksets:
1. inner chainring clears the bottom bracket shell and
2. works with your front derailleur....!
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