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03-27-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 319
Posted By dedhed

If you have to clean your derailleur and adjust...

If you have to clean your derailleur and adjust every 100 miles there is something wrong or you're doing something wrong.
03-27-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,243
Posted By dedhed

My point was you just don't want people to get...

My point was you just don't want people to get the idea that all 2 pc cranksets use the same diameters, parts, frame interface, and adjustment procedures when in practice they don't. While generic...
03-26-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 166
Posted By dedhed

By feel. Check tightness again after first ride

By feel. Check tightness again after first ride
03-26-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 431
Posted By dedhed

Drill chuck wedges. ...

Drill chuck wedges.

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1040959-jacobs-chuck-wedge-sizes.html
03-26-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,243
Posted By dedhed

Ahh, so a through spindle 2 piece crank, not HT2....

Ahh, so a through spindle 2 piece crank, not HT2. There are various ways to adjust preload on the various manufacturers design ranging from wave washers, adjusting rings, to no real preload on actual...
03-25-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 112
Posted By dedhed

If you're really inclined to disassemble the...

If you're really inclined to disassemble the freehub you could make a tool like RJ but with 3 prongs.
03-25-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By dedhed

After heating and beating peoples receiver...

After heating and beating peoples receiver inserts out of hitches here in the midwest rust belt I don't insert anything in a receiver without liberal greasing.
03-25-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By dedhed

My Yakima has a factory adapter that bolts to the...

My Yakima has a factory adapter that bolts to the 1.25 arm so it can be used in either a 2 or 1.25" hitch
03-25-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,243
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://hollandbikeshop.com/images/SI-1LJ0A-...

​​​​​​https://hollandbikeshop.com/images/SI-1LJ0A-002-ENG.pdf
03-24-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By dedhed

sell hubs. ...

sell hubs.

​​​​​​https://bikerecyclery.com/nib-nos-shimano-dura-ace-7900-hubset-10s-36h-32h-qr-skewers-hb-7900-fh-7900/?setCurrencyId=1&sku=14194#gallery-1
...
03-24-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By dedhed

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1380774-free...

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1380774-free-all-deep-penetrating-oil-aerosol.html?blaintm_source=google&blaintm_medium=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnv-vBhBdEiwABCYQA4TRVoWy43mTPNDoTN_mdfGHW3D...
03-24-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 229
Posted By dedhed

Depending on year the 400 frame may also already...

Depending on year the 400 frame may also already be spaced at 128mm to easily accommodate a 130mm hub. My 1987 and 1991 were.
03-24-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,243
Posted By dedhed

I'm curious just how much preload "adjustment"...

I'm curious just how much preload "adjustment" you are getting and when you can notice this adjustment is needed. I install until the stopper plate drops in. It's not like you put a torque wrench on...
03-24-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 528
Posted By dedhed

Assumed or measured/verified no wear? Yes,...

Assumed or measured/verified no wear?

Yes, the simple solution is to methodically diagnose the problem beginning with the simple free task of verifying pad/disc wear and moving on to the next most...
03-23-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 287
Posted By dedhed

It is like a $5 tool. ...

It is like a $5 tool.


https://uniorusa.com/products/shimano-hollowtech-ii-crank-bolt-tool
03-22-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 342
Posted By dedhed

https://bikes.com.au/products/shimano-tourney-rd-t...

https://bikes.com.au/products/shimano-tourney-rd-ty500-6-7sp-rear-derailleur

​​​​​​https://www.pushys.com.au/shimano-tourney-rd-ty500-6-7-speed-rear-derailleur.html...
03-22-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,243
Posted By dedhed

A lot of what I use to determine where a...

A lot of what I use to determine where a drivetrain is going to end up is the intended use of the bike. My old hybrid is just going to get a new Shimano or Tange cartridge. When I built my commuter...
03-21-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 713
Posted By dedhed

Yeah, 4-6 months is common on dermatologist. But...

Yeah, 4-6 months is common on dermatologist. But once they cut something off me and did a biopsy I get appointments they hold back much quicker.
03-21-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 171
Posted By dedhed

Most are M8 x 1.0 for common square taper

Most are M8 x 1.0 for common square taper
03-21-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 342
Posted By dedhed

It's a $10 unit - replace it. Better yet, upgrade...

It's a $10 unit - replace it. Better yet, upgrade to a $15-20 Altus or Acera derailleur
...
03-21-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 410
Posted By dedhed

My experience with sandy silt where our river...

My experience with sandy silt where our river often overflows the trail is that stuff is slicker than ice when wet
03-21-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,243
Posted By dedhed

From my experience the best way I get a higher...

From my experience the best way I get a higher average speed is from timing and making traffic lights.

Just say'n
03-21-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,243
Posted By dedhed

That also means someone would need to buy a new...

That also means someone would need to buy a new crank which may or may not be compatible with their existing drivetrain. I have a number of square taper bikes that I'm certainly not going to replace...
03-20-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By dedhed

You need something along the lines of a rivet set...

You need something along the lines of a rivet set to be the anvil underneath the saddle to really get a good smack down.
Probably even a piece of bar stock or maybe all thread.
...
03-20-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 265
Posted By dedhed

https://custompurple.com/product/shimano-di2-charg...

https://custompurple.com/product/shimano-di2-charger-dynamo-usb-c/
03-19-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 834
Posted By dedhed

While "too loose" is not good, an automotive...

While "too loose" is not good, an automotive tapered roller wheel bearing will be destroyed much quicker if too tight than too loose, and typically cause bigger issues due to heat.
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By dedhed

https://www.ortlieb.com/usa_en/service ...

https://www.ortlieb.com/usa_en/service

​​​​​​https://www.ortlieb.com/usa_en/contact
03-16-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 575
Posted By dedhed

Fast simple easy way - Don't shift the front

Fast simple easy way - Don't shift the front
03-16-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By dedhed

More accurately (in the USA) free speech isn't so...

More accurately (in the USA) free speech isn't so much about where you do it, but who is restricting it. First AmendmentCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or...
03-16-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By dedhed

Most cars in the 20's were 4 cylinders

Most cars in the 20's were 4 cylinders
03-15-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 729
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Wine-Rack-Car...

​​​​​​https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Wine-Rack-Carrier-Leather/dp/B0155FNBF0?th=1
03-15-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 474
Posted By dedhed

In response to post #6

In response to post #6
03-15-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 474
Posted By dedhed

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202021458697

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202021458697
03-14-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 277
Posted By dedhed

Images of the bike show a 2 bolt style like this....

Images of the bike show a 2 bolt style like this.
...
03-14-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://www.acg.aaa.com/aaa-membership/bicyc...

​​​​​​https://www.acg.aaa.com/aaa-membership/bicycle-service.html
03-14-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,207
Posted By dedhed

Depending on the year of frame it may actually be...

Depending on the year of frame it may actually be 128mm so that the same frame could use 7 or 8 speed drivetrain depending on the model it would be.
I've found this to be the case on a few frames...
03-14-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 575
Posted By dedhed

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help ...

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help

​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/@RJTheBikeGuy/videos

​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/@parktool/videos

​​​​​​https://www.sheldonbrown.com/...
03-13-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By dedhed

Yeah, we're on different ends of the spectrum. My...

Yeah, we're on different ends of the spectrum. My daily driver is a 1992 and the rest of the fleet is 1998 and 2005. The 98 replaced a 1976 last year.
But I also do most of my own work unless it...
03-13-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By dedhed

Don't get me wrong. I loveA/C, fuel injection and...

Don't get me wrong. I loveA/C, fuel injection and electronic ignition but the modern cars with bells & whistles are a nightmare. There is just too many things to fail especially here in the rust...
03-13-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By dedhed

Not a problem. You just need to have plenty of...

Not a problem. You just need to have plenty of replacement smoke in stock when you let the old smoke out.
...
03-13-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 104
Posted By dedhed

Crown race size and stack height

Crown race size and stack height
03-13-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By dedhed

You say that like it would be a bad thing. ...

You say that like it would be a bad thing.

A 1920's car you could repair with a hammer, screwdriver, and crescent wrench, 2020 not so much
03-12-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,129
Posted By dedhed

Among other threads ...

Among other threads

https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/1257788-looking-solid-commuter-sneaker.html

https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/1229979-stiff-shoes.html
...
03-12-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By dedhed

You guys weren't around when it was guys like...

You guys weren't around when it was guys like Sydney, Operator, and some others that Tom Stormcrowe had to keep in line
03-12-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By dedhed

I'm pretty sure a Masi and a basic hybrid don't...

I'm pretty sure a Masi and a basic hybrid don't speak the same language LOL
03-12-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 624
Posted By dedhed

https://problemsolversbike.com/products/bubs-frame...

https://problemsolversbike.com/products/bubs-frame-plugs

​​​​​​https://jagwire.com/products/small-parts/frame-plugs

...
03-12-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 350
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://youtu.be/_axwV6sfaAs

​​​​​​https://youtu.be/_axwV6sfaAs
03-11-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 624
Posted By dedhed

https://www.google.com/search?q=bike+frame+gromme&...

https://www.google.com/search?q=bike+frame+gromme&rlz=1CAHOUC_enUS997&oq=bike+frame+gromme&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTIyMTIyajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
03-10-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 273
Posted By dedhed

https://www.google.com/search?q=shimano+brake+comp...

https://www.google.com/search?q=shimano+brake+compaibili&rlz=1CAHOUC_enUS997&oq=shimano+brake+compaibili&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTExNTkyajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
03-09-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,123
Posted By dedhed

Don't know how up to date this is. ...

Don't know how up to date this is.
https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Community_Bicycle_Organizations

https://www.thebikehouse.org/

https://gearinupbicycles.org/

https://velocitycoop.org/...
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