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11-30-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,076
Posted By dsbrantjr

I had a SoCAL buddy who would whack a new...

I had a SoCAL buddy who would whack a new surfboard against the corner of the house to get the first ding over with.
07-15-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,632
Posted By dsbrantjr

Please do not use gasoline for anything except a...

Please do not use gasoline for anything except a motor fuel. It is highly flammable and creates explosive vapors which will travel a long way to an ignition source. It is toxic by vapor inhalation...
05-20-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,229
Posted By dsbrantjr

I like the simplicity and that it is reversible. ...

I like the simplicity and that it is reversible. I was thinking that increasing the drum diameter by winding thin wire on it to increase the cable pull overall; same basic concept
05-07-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 794
Posted By dsbrantjr

The nice thing about chuck wedges is that they...

The nice thing about chuck wedges is that they push straight and evenly against the crank and BB, a pickle fork is wedge-shaped and more likely to do collateral damage.
04-21-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By dsbrantjr

It is a magnetic base for holding a dial...

It is a magnetic base for holding a dial indicator or similar
04-16-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 765
Posted By dsbrantjr

+1 If you decide to drill it out, drilling from...

+1 If you decide to drill it out, drilling from the lever side will work with a regular right-hand drill bit. Start with a smallish bit and gradually go bigger; it will likely unscrew by itself as...
04-16-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,598
Posted By dsbrantjr

I use Continental Easy Tape exclusively. It is...

I use Continental Easy Tape exclusively. It is thinner and slicker than the Velox cloth which makes mounting tires easier. Won't creep like electrical tape or filament-reinforced packing tape. ...
04-13-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,099
Posted By dsbrantjr

I have made double-ended brass ferrules by filing...

I have made double-ended brass ferrules by filing the plating off of the ends of two ferrules and soldering them back to back with the holes aligned.
04-13-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 602
Posted By dsbrantjr

You can do surprisingly good work on some...

You can do surprisingly good work on some aluminum stock with a hacksaw, hand drill, a file and some patience. The rear rack mount on one of my bikes with a mono-stay rear is a cut-down handlebar...
04-13-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 602
Posted By dsbrantjr

"P" clamps, also known as Adel clamps, are often...

"P" clamps, also known as Adel clamps, are often used for such purposes. I buy the metal type with rubber(ish) cushioning. https://www.amazon.com/adel-clamps/s?k=adel+clamps; I consider plastic...
03-25-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,509
Posted By dsbrantjr

Mineral oil is already millions of years old, it...

Mineral oil is already millions of years old, it should last indefinitely.
I was amused the other day when I saw a box of table salt with an expiration date. I am having trouble imagining how,...
03-07-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,995
Posted By dsbrantjr

If you decide to buy it, you should consider...

If you decide to buy it, you should consider "stop drilling" the end of that notch so that a crack is less likely to propagate. Stresses will concentrate at that sharp corner, making the radius...
02-15-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By dsbrantjr

Non-bike specific trailer suggestion; A black...

Non-bike specific trailer suggestion; A black trailer is going to be unpleasantly hot ("the box" in prison movies) in the Florida sun. If the donor is going to do the graphics you might suggest...
02-14-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 671
Posted By dsbrantjr

Interesting that there is damage to both tire...

Interesting that there is damage to both tire beads. I wonder if the beads were damaged during installation.
02-10-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 993
Posted By dsbrantjr

One reason hat plastic items tend to get brittle...

One reason hat plastic items tend to get brittle with age is called "plasticiser migration. Plastic items contain plasticisers to help keep them from becoming brittle and when they are lost from...
02-10-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By dsbrantjr

Since brakes are a life safety item, you should...

Since brakes are a life safety item, you should probably take your bike to a bike shop or co-op/bike kitchen where someone who knows what to look for can get hands on it..
02-05-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,157
Posted By dsbrantjr

Try removing the wheel and supporting the fork...

Try removing the wheel and supporting the fork crown with something like a 2x4, so that all of the hammer's force goes into the bolt, and not in flexing the fork blades and compressing the tire. ...
02-05-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By dsbrantjr

Yes, get an internal cam skewer, like Campy or...

Yes, get an internal cam skewer, like Campy or Shimano, keep it lubricated and do it up correctly; the lever should leave an impression on the heel of your hand if it is tight enough..
Those...
02-01-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 690
Posted By dsbrantjr

I wonder whether the reaction arm for your...

I wonder whether the reaction arm for your coaster brake has come loose from its strap. If so, attaching it may restore braking function.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/coaster-brakes.html#reaction
02-01-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By dsbrantjr

This reversal can also trip one up when using a...

This reversal can also trip one up when using a hex wrench in the end of a pedal, or in a bar-end shifter.
02-01-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,291
Posted By dsbrantjr

As Andrew Stewart points out, getting very...

As Andrew Stewart points out, getting very different braking systems to act identically is going to be a tough job. Just having them both work well is sufficient for safe operation.
01-30-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,311
Posted By dsbrantjr

[QUOTE=Positron400;22785645]Heya, i've...

[QUOTE=Positron400;22785645]Heya,

i've ordered a front rack (Basil Portland) and discovered that it's supposed to be mounted at the axle. I have a QR and want to change it to a bolt-on version. I...
01-24-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,455
Posted By dsbrantjr

The stem clearly does not fit the bar correctly...

The stem clearly does not fit the bar correctly for whatever reason. Perhaps someone tried to force an oversized bar into the stem, bending the upper part, or forced the opening wider to...
01-12-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By dsbrantjr

I would recommend that any holes drilled should...

I would recommend that any holes drilled should be primed/painted or otherwise protected from rust/corrosion. I use Tef-Gel for all dissimilar metal joints, especially in the BB area.
01-08-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,262
Posted By dsbrantjr

I use this technique too, it is described in this...

I use this technique too, it is described in this article, in the "Index-compatible housing" section: https://sheldonbrown.com/cable-installation.html
12-17-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 786
Posted By dsbrantjr

What you are describing sounds more like...

What you are describing sounds more like resistance soldering/brazing, where electrical contact by a tweezer, clamp or block type of electrode arrangement causes electric current to flow through the...
12-13-22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By dsbrantjr

What is the condition of your hex drive bit? If...

What is the condition of your hex drive bit? If it is worn down/rounded off it is more likely to strip out a bolt head. If so, grind it back to sharp corners or replace it, they are consumables. ...
12-09-22, 07:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,097
Posted By dsbrantjr

When a tire is mounted and inflated, the joint is...

When a tire is mounted and inflated, the joint is being pushed together, not pulled apart. Not crazy at all
12-06-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By dsbrantjr

Microshift also make a variety of Alfine 8...

Microshift also make a variety of Alfine 8 shifters: https://www.microshift.com/products/components/shifters/igh-shifters/ I have used their derailleur products and they have been high quality and...
12-06-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By dsbrantjr

Make certain that you get the real stuff NOT the...

Make certain that you get the real stuff NOT the milky-white substitute.
12-06-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By dsbrantjr

Never Fix A Running Piece!

Never Fix A Running Piece!
11-20-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Posted By dsbrantjr

I find that pedals typically come from the...

I find that pedals typically come from the factory skimpily lubed and too tightly adjusted; I always lube and adjust new pedals before putting them into service. I specifically only buy pedals which...
11-13-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By dsbrantjr

It is possible to install a threaded insert...

It is possible to install a threaded insert called a Helicoil which will restore the threads stronger than new.
10-29-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By dsbrantjr

I ride on the right and notice my tires wear more...

I ride on the right and notice my tires wear more on the left, which I attribute to road crown.
Off topic, my '65 VW Beetle repair manual listed alternate, asymmetrical front end alignment angles...
10-29-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,314
Posted By dsbrantjr

Nope, cones are typically case-hardened steel...

Nope, cones are typically case-hardened steel which is impossible to cut with a tap.
10-29-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By dsbrantjr

De-mount, flip, and reinstall periodically to...

De-mount, flip, and reinstall periodically to equalize the wear?
10-21-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,650
Posted By dsbrantjr

You can fill the bar with fine sand before...

You can fill the bar with fine sand before bending them to help avoid it collapsing at the bend.
09-29-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 788
Posted By dsbrantjr

Get some Kano Kroil, it is your best chance at a...

Get some Kano Kroil, it is your best chance at a penetrant-only solution.
09-29-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,174
Posted By dsbrantjr

Rivendell Bike has a dozen: ...

Rivendell Bike has a dozen: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/handlebars
Two dozen more at Velo Orange:
https://velo-orange.com/collections/flat-and-upright-bars...
09-20-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 399
Posted By dsbrantjr

There is a handy dust cap removal tool which is...

There is a handy dust cap removal tool which is very helpful in doing the required maintenance. Search on "MKS pedal dust cap spanner". IME most pedals come skimpily greased and adjusted too tight...
09-12-22, 06:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,453
Posted By dsbrantjr

I have 38mm and 47mm tires on 19mm rims with zero...

I have 38mm and 47mm tires on 19mm rims with zero issues.
09-07-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 782
Posted By dsbrantjr

I agree with stevel610, I think you are trying to...

I agree with stevel610, I think you are trying to make the bike do something it is not suited for and no bolt-on change is going to fix that.
09-05-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,149
Posted By dsbrantjr

Get one of the good (Park Tool is one) spoke...

Get one of the good (Park Tool is one) spoke wrenches which grips 4 corners/3 sides of the spoke and is the correct size; a good fit is critical to give you the best chance of breaking the spoke...
09-02-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By dsbrantjr

Is the bike possessed or something?

Is the bike possessed or something?
09-02-22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By dsbrantjr

Bolts can be cut shorter rather easily. Using a...

Bolts can be cut shorter rather easily. Using a too-short bolt could result in its coming loose and/or stripping the threads; having the bars come off is only funny in the cartoons.
09-02-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 288
Posted By dsbrantjr

This. Often when changing only the inner cable,...

This. Often when changing only the inner cable, the groove the old cable has worn in the housing (a cause of much of the new cable "stretch") does not fit the new cable well, which causes excess...
08-30-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 475
Posted By dsbrantjr

It seems to me that just the fact that smaller...

It seems to me that just the fact that smaller wheels have to make more turns to cover the same ground they would wear chains, etc. faster.
Also, throw away your chain checker and measure your chain...
08-30-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 440
Posted By dsbrantjr

Friction shifting is the way to go for this kind...

Friction shifting is the way to go for this kind of situation, works with pretty much whatever else you have on the bike. No fiddly indexing adjustments and you can easily trim the front if needed.
08-24-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 456
Posted By dsbrantjr

I do not see anything special about that guide,...

I do not see anything special about that guide, the generic ones mentioned should work just fine. Don't overthink this.
08-22-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By dsbrantjr

https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Multi-Pu...

https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Multi-Purpose-SD-Polyurea-Gun-Grease-TY6341.html -15 to 350°F (-26 to 177°C) A lifetime supply for $6.47
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