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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,113
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

I used the quick-link supplied to connect the two...

I used the quick-link supplied to connect the two ends rather than pushing out a pin and joining it together.



Right, looks like I’ll have to be strict with my stokers! My different friends...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,113
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Tandem Chain Snaps Often

Hi all

I have a 1980s Peugeot tandem which I restored myself last year and has done around 300 miles since. Yesterday, the rear sprocket chain snapped for the third time: the first two times were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Thanks for the advice everyone :) The chain...

Thanks for the advice everyone :)

The chain wasn’t branded, which is probably something to do with it. I have a new KMC chain at home I can replace it with so hopefully that will be more reliable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Tandem Chain Snapped

My sister and I were cycling along tonight on my tandem when suddenly, after a gear shift, the chain just snapped. There wasn’t any warning or feeling to suggest it was going to break beforehand.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Thanks for the suggestion. When I take the wheel...

Thanks for the suggestion. When I take the wheel from the frame and turn the axle by hand, it sounds noisy both when the cones are loose with lots of play or tight and starting to bind.

Am I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

So basically when I spin the front wheel in the...

So basically when I spin the front wheel in the forks, I get a loud, low “whooosh” sound accompanied by a slight vibration feeling up to the handlebars which I don’t get with the other bikes. It’s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

I am, there’s no freehub on this bike. I’d really...

I am, there’s no freehub on this bike. I’d really rather not mash up the races as the wheels are vintage French ones which have good condition hubs, and I don’t have much confidence in my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

The (solid) axles have slight play in them, as...

The (solid) axles have slight play in them, as otherwise they would bind slightly and feel a bit scratchy. The rear hub is quieter than the front, but still has noticeable noice when spun fast. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Hub Roar

I have recently tried repacking my hubs, but they keep making a roaring noise. I have reopened them to see what’s going on: number of balls correct, was no initial pitting to races or cones, added...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Problem Fixed It turns out that the wedge...

Problem Fixed

It turns out that the wedge was binding with the bottom of the stem and not moving upwards properly when the bolt was tightened. Greasing the wedge and threads of the bolt has solved...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

It has just the one slot.

It has just the one slot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

My thoughts are that if I can still twist the...

My thoughts are that if I can still twist the handlebars out of alignment without excessive force, then the stem can’t be so tight that it’ll bulge/crack the steerer tube...right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

I took the stem back out and it didn’t have any...

I took the stem back out and it didn’t have any cracks in it as far as I could see. I haven’t touched the headset, and when I wobble the stem I can see a very slight gap between the top of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

It's the original French fork. As far as I can...

It's the original French fork. As far as I can tell, the stem hadn't moved until I got it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Both: I can twist it with force, and it wiggles...

Both: I can twist it with force, and it wiggles slightly in the headtube. I can't see any bulging in the headtube externally nor did I notice any cracking in the bottom of the stem. Although I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 03:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

I’ve moved the stem further out so this shouldn’t...

I’ve moved the stem further out so this shouldn’t be a problem, and it does not seem to stay put any better. The wedge used is an expanded cone type which I haven’t used before.

Could it just be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,652
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Play in Quill Stem

Hi everyone :)

I have a late 70s Motobecane and have been cleaning it up. Today, I was adjusting the stem height, and sprayed a small a bit of GT-85 to loosen it as it was really stuck and hard to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Great, thank you :) I'll have a look tomorrow at...

Great, thank you :) I'll have a look tomorrow at the BB again and try and decipher what type it is, but I think it's just plain, shiny steel. I really hope that the cups are okay: I had a second...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Phew, that is what I was hoping to hear about the...

Phew, that is what I was hoping to hear about the pedals :)
As for the BB, I thought that would be the verdict... Just not sure what I'm going to do if the cups are toast! Unfortunately I live a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Vintage Motobecane "Problems"

Hi everyone
I recently came back from living in France and bought a orignal late '70s Motobecane back with me which I'd been riding around Paris. I've overhauled the wheel hubs, changed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,156
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

The wheels are some "NOS" chromed steel ones for...

The wheels are some "NOS" chromed steel ones for my 1970s classic Peugeot bike...which have been pretty rubbish from day one (loose spokes, not true, etc). They've been fine for a few months though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,156
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

I'm just using loose bearings at the moment, but...

I'm just using loose bearings at the moment, but thank you for the suggestion :) I was initially using the old bearings with tow new ones (a couple old ones fell on the floor and got dirty so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,156
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

As I mentioned, I can’t find a spot where they’re...

As I mentioned, I can’t find a spot where they’re smooth where there’s no play. I’ve spent an hour trying to do it now with no success :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,156
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

The guy at the LBS reckoned they were rough and...

The guy at the LBS reckoned they were rough and needed investigating. They were generic wheels so I saw where he was coming from. Still, they shouldn’t be rougher than when I started! I’m following...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,156
Posted By Mr_Pickles3

Repacked Rear Hub Not Smooth

Hi! First post on this site :)

Im going slightly mad at the moment: I’ve tried repacking three hubs different now, all with the same results. Today I’ve been repacking a hub which was very smooth...
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