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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By bmeans7

2022 Specialized Allez Sprint frame crack or paint crack

I just got a new Allez Sprint frame-set and I was washing it after getting it back from the shop and I noticed what looks like a crack in the weld on the seat stays. Does this look like it's in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 909
Posted By bmeans7

2006 Cannondale CAAD 8???

I recently picked up this older cannondale road bike, but there is no model name on the frame. I tried decoding the serial number and I believe it was made in 2006 and I looked around in the catalog...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By bmeans7

Thanks for all the input everyone, I really...

Thanks for all the input everyone, I really appriciate it. I took a video as well to get it to show up better. If any one has any other insights I would appreciate it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-22, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By bmeans7

Allez Sprint Headtube

I recently bought a new Specialized Allez Sprint and I noticed this strange mark on the head tube. I'm worried this might be a fold in the metal that could weaken it. I know the new Allez Sprint's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By bmeans7

I don't think I'm over heating them, I mostly do...

I don't think I'm over heating them, I mostly do long XC rides and I only have a couple short descents on each ride. I just looked and it does seem to be getting a bit better every time I retrue it....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By bmeans7

I was thinking to stop as soon as the decent ends...

I was thinking to stop as soon as the decent ends and just try to straighten it there. Theoretically would truing it while it was hot help with the "memory" of the disk?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By bmeans7

Thanks for all the tips do you think that it...

Thanks for all the tips do you think that it might help if I got the disk hot during a long decent and then tried to true it while it was still hot? Do you think that would make it more likely to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-22, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By bmeans7

Shimano ICE tech rotors keep warping after truing

I have a Shimano Rt70 Rotor 160mm Centerlock Ice tech rotor in the rear and it had a small bend from new. I used the park tool straightening tool to get it trued to absolutely true, but after a ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By bmeans7

Park Tool Tw-6.2 not clicking with out tightening?

I just replaced by bottom bracket for the first time and I wanted to make sure I was careful with the torque value, so I torqued the cups to 35nm and then reset the torque wrench to 40nm and did it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
Posted By bmeans7

Fake five ten sleuth dlx??

I ordered two pairs of these five 10 sleuth shoes off Amazon to figure out what size fit the best and the both look a little different. The font on the tags and the colour of the 5 logo on the side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By bmeans7

Thanks so much for all the help, turns out that...

Thanks so much for all the help, turns out that it was coming from my brake caliper. The spring between the disk pads was vibrating a bit. It's all running silent again now though. Thanks again for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By bmeans7

Shimano XT SL-M780 2/3-Speed Left shifter buzzing

I'm probably in the minority on this but I still have a 2x10 drive train and recently my Shimano XT SL-M780 2/3-Speed Left shifter has been making this buzzing noise. It only happens while going at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,406
Posted By bmeans7

Specialized brand stout crankset

I have a Specialized Stout Pro crankset and the left hand crank arm keeps coming loose. I've been tightening the center bolt that preloads the bearings to the 2.5nm marked on it, but just took a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By bmeans7

Tires throwing rocks into down tube

I recently got some new Specialized Fast Trak 29X2.3 tires and and they seem to throw every tiny bit of gravel they can find into the down tube. It's not a huge deal it's just a bit annoying to hear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 176
Posted By bmeans7

Rear thru axle threads??

I recently took the wheel off my new bike for the first time and I notices that the paint/anodizing seems to be scraped off the threads more than other bikes I've had. I also noticed a line where it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,056
Posted By bmeans7

Protecting the paint on new bike??

I just got a new bike and I'm wondering if it's ok to protect the frame with sealant/Helicopter tape. I know with some paint you need to let it off gas before you add any protection to it. Is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By bmeans7

Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it!

Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By bmeans7

It probably flexed 1-2 cm or so. But no visible...

It probably flexed 1-2 cm or so. But no visible damage as far as I can see.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By bmeans7

Do you think that the flex could have introduced...

Do you think that the flex could have introduced stress fractures into the chain/seat stays potentially?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By bmeans7

That's reassuring, thanks guys, I'm new to thru...

That's reassuring, thanks guys, I'm new to thru axles and I was worried I was damaging things.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By bmeans7

I think the drop outs flexed about 1-2 cm or so,...

I think the drop outs flexed about 1-2 cm or so, but they flexed back once I stopped pushing in the axle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By bmeans7

Rear triangle damaged?

I recently just bought a new Specialized Chisel and I had to take the wheels off to get it home. When I went to reinstall the rear wheel I had some trouble getting the threads to catch on the thru...
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