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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 349
Posted By KerryIrons

As others have noted, it's called the bottom...

As others have noted, it's called the bottom bracket, not the gear box. And also as others have noted, look at the other side of the bike and find that it looks exactly the same and that you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 436
Posted By KerryIrons

While the OP didn't say so, I expect they were in...

While the OP didn't say so, I expect they were in the small-small combination. Given all the other reasons to not use this gear combination, if it is only in this combo that there is a problem, stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 390
Posted By KerryIrons

It's been a go-to frame cleaner literally for...

It's been a go-to frame cleaner literally for decades. I think I first heard it recommended in the 1980s. And it was Lemon Pledge, not just "regular" Pledge :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 438
Posted By KerryIrons

If they did make a change it was WAY before 50...

If they did make a change it was WAY before 50 years ago. They basically set the ISO standard from their designs in use from at least the early '60 and probably from their first "cotterless" cranks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 422
Posted By KerryIrons

If all you found was that frame, I'm guessing it...

If all you found was that frame, I'm guessing it was stripped and discarded. The value of what you show in the photo is a very small $$ figure. I would be surprised if anyone was using that for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By KerryIrons

^This. People think way too hard about tire/rim...

^This. People think way too hard about tire/rim compatibility. Unless either the tire or the rim is at some extreme end of the spectrum, it won't be an issue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,539
Posted By KerryIrons

Ignoring the wax vs. no-wax argument, it's not...

Ignoring the wax vs. no-wax argument, it's not clear to me why I would pay extra for a treatment that would last a couple of weeks (or less). I might as well take my chain to a bike shop and ask...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 355
Posted By KerryIrons

If the axle is straight (roll it on a flat...

If the axle is straight (roll it on a flat surface to determine that) and you can thread the cones on as far as needed, then there is no reason to replace that axle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,354
Posted By KerryIrons

It's hard to put a price on sentiment, but from a...

It's hard to put a price on sentiment, but from a riding standpoint, there is no magic in these old bikes and parts for maintenance can be hard to find, further diminishing their market value to an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,122
Posted By KerryIrons

Just for your reference, ceramic bearings are...

Just for your reference, ceramic bearings are appropriate in very high speed, high temperature, and acidic environments. None of that applies to bicycles. Ceramic bearings on bicycles are marketing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 894
Posted By KerryIrons

Richard, I think the most likely explanation has...

Richard, I think the most likely explanation has been given: poor quality control at the factory. I've never heard of the BF chain brand, but I'm guessing it's not a main line brand/company. And if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,197
Posted By KerryIrons

Good advice. Xylene (or other aromatic solvents...

Good advice. Xylene (or other aromatic solvents like toluene) would be the best bet. That said, it will still involve a lot of rubbing with a solvent saturated rag.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,565
Posted By KerryIrons

Are you saying you clean your bike after a 30...

Are you saying you clean your bike after a 30 mile ride because "it's usually poop"? I suggest you quit riding in cow/sheep/pig pastures. I clean my bike every 350 miles or so, and lots of times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By KerryIrons

There really is no such thing as minimum...

There really is no such thing as minimum pressure. Unless the tire is folding when under the stress of cornering or coming off the rim, lower pressures are not an issue. Those numbers seem quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 367
Posted By KerryIrons

I can't imagine living in a world where I buy...

I can't imagine living in a world where I buy bikes so often that I find myself complaining about different manufacturers' web sites that makes the frequent shopping experience difficult.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 666
Posted By KerryIrons

Same question. "Installing" a cup on the wrong...

Same question. "Installing" a cup on the wrong side seems like it would totally bung up the threads in the BB. Steel cups in an aluminum frame means the cups would act like a tap and rethread the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 206
Posted By KerryIrons

Beyond the obvious suggestion to dunk in a tub of...

Beyond the obvious suggestion to dunk in a tub of water, the fact that the problem alternates between wheels does bring the valves into question. Contamination or dried seals in the valves could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 583
Posted By KerryIrons

Conversely, I have never installed a crown race...

Conversely, I have never installed a crown race on a fork that didn't need to be "hammered" into place. That is why they make crown race setting tools. If your previous experience had the crown...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 427
Posted By KerryIrons

How many miles on this "pretty worn" chain ring? ...

How many miles on this "pretty worn" chain ring? Lots of people mistake the tooth profiles that are there to improve shifting for a worn chain ring.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,721
Posted By KerryIrons

Regardless of what your device says, the keys to...

Regardless of what your device says, the keys to weight loss are more exercise and lower calorie intake. You can get lost in the weeds of trying to count calories in both your food and your exercise....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,898
Posted By KerryIrons

Do your quick releases somehow get loose every...

Do your quick releases somehow get loose every couple of rides? I go thousands of miles without checking my QRs. They only get opened when I get a flat. And unless I for some reason adjust them,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 695
Posted By KerryIrons

And yet somehow I was able to ride toe clips with...

And yet somehow I was able to ride toe clips with un-twisted straps for a couple of decades before getting clipless pedals. Alfredo Binda forever!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 501
Posted By KerryIrons

Apostrophe abuse seems to be a part of this...

Apostrophe abuse seems to be a part of this thread: mechanic's and pro's. Those are possessives, not plurals. Just saying. And what you need really depends on what kind of bikes you will work on....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 299
Posted By KerryIrons

And yet Campagnolo has used Grade 10 bearings on...

And yet Campagnolo has used Grade 10 bearings on their products and has the highest reputation for performance and quality. At one point the rumor was that they worked with SKF to hand-select lots...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 5,358
Posted By KerryIrons

Better yet is dragging a cinder block tied to the...

Better yet is dragging a cinder block tied to the seat post with a rope. Some practice should allow the woman to ride at a pace that gets her heart rate up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 756
Posted By KerryIrons

More likely than a derailleur problem is a...

More likely than a derailleur problem is a cable/casing problem. There is friction somewhere in the system, and the most likely is a corroded or frayed cable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By KerryIrons

It's been several years now and at the time I...

It's been several years now and at the time I sent Google Maps an error report (which took months to correct) but on one of my favorite routes, they took me off a deserted paved county road and put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,184
Posted By KerryIrons

Do NOT attempt to bend this back. It is aluminum...

Do NOT attempt to bend this back. It is aluminum and if it doesn't break when you bend it, it most certainly will be significantly weakened. The two options are leave it as is (assuming the brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,186
Posted By KerryIrons

Yup. 30 minutes. You might consider doing the...

Yup. 30 minutes. You might consider doing the chain first so that any splatters from your toothbrush scrubbing get cleaned up when you wipe everything down. I can't imagine what takes 2-3 hours...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By KerryIrons

Sounds like you should instead focus on wider...

Sounds like you should instead focus on wider tires (if they will fit in the frame) with lower pressures. That is a good way to smooth the ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By KerryIrons

It sounds like a very minor fracture because your...

It sounds like a very minor fracture because your pain is pretty minimal. What did your doctor say? I cracked my pelvis in three places (non-displaced) and the recommendation for me was "self...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 468
Posted By KerryIrons

You need to work the shifter back and forth while...

You need to work the shifter back and forth while shooting the lube in there. A better idea is to shoot solvent while working the shift6er. A lot of people use WD-40 for this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 715
Posted By KerryIrons

The fatal failing of many chain checkers is that...

The fatal failing of many chain checkers is that their measure of the roller spacing is not accurate. Some will show a chain 50% worn right out of the box. Believe the ruler.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,963
Posted By KerryIrons

I LOVE the Idaho stop, and am hoping it will get...

I LOVE the Idaho stop, and am hoping it will get passed in my state. And that is basically how I ride. But I also know that for some people, blowing stop signs somehow never takes on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,577
Posted By KerryIrons

Uh, yeah. They have been on the market since...

Uh, yeah. They have been on the market since 2010. 13 years. And yes, the "value" of road tubeless certainly can be debated, even to this day. Many folks have loved tubeless on their mountain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 666
Posted By KerryIrons

Here's a thought: a ruler would work at least as...

Here's a thought: a ruler would work at least as well as a chain checker tool, and you don't have to worry about compatibility from one chain type to another.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,945
Posted By KerryIrons

Yup. Never attribute to malice what can so...

Yup. Never attribute to malice what can so easily be explained by incompetence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 778
Posted By KerryIrons

A classic Larry thread. "I have all the wrong...

A classic Larry thread. "I have all the wrong stuff, but want to make it work. Give me some ideas." It is funny, in a way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 370
Posted By KerryIrons

Disagree with the preload comment. If you have a...

Disagree with the preload comment. If you have a high precision hub (like Campagnolo Record) then you can adjust just to the point of eliminating play and still have long service life. But there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 336
Posted By KerryIrons

The fact that the chain is breaking frequently...

The fact that the chain is breaking frequently suggests you have it too tight. This puts extreme stress on the chain, resulting in breakage. As JohnD noted, if the chain is wider than a modern...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 534
Posted By KerryIrons

Unless someone has "rapid onset numbness" then...

Unless someone has "rapid onset numbness" then this is by far the best advice. Be aware of when your hands start to feel numb (some people just don't seem to pay attention until their hands are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,082
Posted By KerryIrons

The coolest spoke pattern I know of is 32 spoke,...

The coolest spoke pattern I know of is 32 spoke, cross three. The rest are gimmicks with no purpose and often building an inferior wheel. No offense, but if you find aesthetics more appealing than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 703
Posted By KerryIrons

If a new chain skips under pressure, the...

If a new chain skips under pressure, the consensus is that your cassette is worn out. If it takes significant pedal pressure, you might be able to continue to use the cassette for one more chain by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,467
Posted By KerryIrons

Re-read 3alermer's post. He explained it all and...

Re-read 3alermer's post. He explained it all and you seem to have blissfully ignored what he said. Either the tire is not seated in the rim (easily visible by looking at the sidewall as the wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,537
Posted By KerryIrons

Correction: The frame tubing is WAY, WAY, WAY...

Correction: The frame tubing is WAY, WAY, WAY too thin for a tap to work properly
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By KerryIrons

Or maybe they are continuing the long Shimano...

Or maybe they are continuing the long Shimano tradition of discouraging people to work on their bikes. You know: no spare parts, components that can't be rebuilt, change for the sake of change...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 439
Posted By KerryIrons

Pretty much says it all. It appears the current...

Pretty much says it all. It appears the current setup "ain't broke" so "it don't need fixin."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,360
Posted By KerryIrons

To concisely summarize: for a headset, any grease...

To concisely summarize: for a headset, any grease is fine. You're overthinking this, which is a common problem when it comes to lubricants for bicycles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By KerryIrons

They're saying their bike is over there. Get it...

They're saying their bike is over there. Get it straight.

Regards lubricants for bicycles, many people grossly over think the issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 343
Posted By KerryIrons

Not sure about that specific Velocity model, but...

Not sure about that specific Velocity model, but they have OC and standard rims in at least some of their lines. When a rim is OC, it's not just the spoke drilling but the "center ridge" of the rim...
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