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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By Microfiche

Thanks all, sounds like I will have to pull the...

Thanks all, sounds like I will have to pull the wheel off and do some measuring to see what cone wrench I will need, and THEN determine the ball size once I have it apart.
I was hoping there would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By Microfiche

Hub pics

I will pull the wheel off later - tied up at the moment. Does this help?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By Microfiche

Rebuild of rear hub on Giant road bike help

Mechanically inclined newbie DIY bike mechanic thinking of trying to rebuild the rear hub on my 2015 Giant Defy Advanced 3 road bike.
From what I can see, it has "Giant Sport Tracker Road" hubs - I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By Microfiche

Awesome! Thank you SOOO much Andrew R Stewart ! ...

Awesome! Thank you SOOO much Andrew R Stewart !
Between your patient explanation and that video, I NOW understand what happened. Found the broken end of the cable and got.it fished out and shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By Microfiche

Thanks Andrew R Stewart That sounds like it...

Thanks Andrew R Stewart
That sounds like it could be what happened, especially with a newbie like me at this who has never done it before.
I probably wouldn't tackle it if all the local shops here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By Microfiche

Actually, I was puzzled when I pulled the old...

Actually, I was puzzled when I pulled the old cable out of the lever that I could not see the cable stop anywhere - nor see where it could have possible gone, as it is pretty encapsulated.
I guess I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By Microfiche

Shifter not working?

I am by no means a bike mechanic, but YouTube has helped me maintain my bike for a few years.
I recently snapped a rear derailleur cable on my 2016 Giant Defy Advanced 3 road bike, and I actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,763
Posted By Microfiche

Thanks everyone. I guess I should not have put a...

Thanks everyone. I guess I should not have put a reason for the gearing change request, as it apparently invites editorial comment.
Or maybe that wouldn't have mattered. In any case, I have some...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,763
Posted By Microfiche

Thanks xroadcharlie that is helpful! I am...

Thanks xroadcharlie that is helpful!
I am pretty happy with my fitness level and cycling ability and willing to slowy improve with time.
In the meantime, I was just wondering if I could make that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-22, 09:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,763
Posted By Microfiche

The hill I am climbing and descending is about 2...

The hill I am climbing and descending is about 2 km at about an average 6% grade, as high as 12% at times. Total ascent about 150 m (500 ft) or so?
I am pushing 60 now and from what I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,763
Posted By Microfiche

Gearing change?

I moved from the flat ass prairies to any area where I am now having to learn how to ride hills.
I know almost nothing about gearing or derailleurs.
My 5 year old stock Giant Defy Advanced 3 has a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Microfiche

Exactly. As I said, a kilometer down the hill...

Exactly. As I said, a kilometer down the hill maybe, at max about 6 kilometers.
I clamp the carbon tube of the Giant in my Park Tool bike stand all the time with no issues? It seems solid.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Microfiche

Sportrack Crest 2 rack

Just moved to a new area where we are at the top of a long, high grade hill, so we are looking for options for running our bikes down the hill mostly.
At most, and very occasionally, we would maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,981
Posted By Microfiche

Bike rack recommendations?

We recently moved to an area where we are at the top of a large hill with some pretty heavy inclines, so we are considering getting a bike rack to run the bikes down the hill and perhaps within a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Microfiche

Thanks - road bike is Giant Defy Advanced 3...

Thanks - road bike is Giant Defy Advanced 3 bought in July 2016 and MTB is Specialized CrossTrail Disc – Mechanical bought April 2018 (2019 model p/n 82418-7403)
I am trying to mount the wheel that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Microfiche

Here is an album with more pics:...

Here is an album with more pics: photos.app.goo.gl/5XSi7CG5qqy7U2KA8
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Microfiche

Wheel / rear derailleur help...

Preface - I don't know enough about my equipment - please be kind!
I am trying to provide as much info as I can so I can be schooled.

I have a Specialized Crosstrail that I use when I can't/won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By Microfiche

Thanks, but I have already bought the trainer...

Thanks, but I have already bought the trainer tire, I had heard too many stories about shredded road tires.
I am OK buying a new assembly, just don't want to spend more on it than I need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-17, 05:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By Microfiche

Trainer wheel help for newbie?

I bought my first road bike last summer - a Giant Defy Advanced 3. I am really enjoying it, and decided to get a trainer so I could continue "training" through the cold winters here, so I researched...
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