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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 60
Posted By FBinNY

1/2×1/8" is the standard chain for single speed. ...

1/2×1/8" is the standard chain for single speed.

The designation refers to the pitch and width respectively.

As for freewheel, I don't do brand recommendations, but have heard of issues with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 154
Posted By FBinNY

It doesn't matter. The weight involved is too...

It doesn't matter. The weight involved is too low to fret over.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 112
Posted By FBinNY

Nothing to add by way of advice Just...

Nothing to add by way of advice


Just wishing you a great trip that ends with you wanting more.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By FBinNY

Sealant in tubulars is OK but keep one thing in...

Sealant in tubulars is OK but keep one thing in mind.

It's very hard on the valves, and you might not even be able to add it if you don't have 2 part valves that allow removal of the core.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 235
Posted By FBinNY

I'm a bit confused. Why are you buying disc...

I'm a bit confused.

Why are you buying disc brake hubs for a rim brake bike?

Otherwise, no comment on the build except a reminder that low spoke count wheels need a more rigid rim. Also aero...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 154
Posted By FBinNY

While roof racks are fine and very convenient,...

While roof racks are fine and very convenient, keep in mind that bicycle windage is murder on your fuel consumption. So if you're planning a long trip, you might do better with the bikes inside, or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 124
Posted By FBinNY

+1 to the above. The shape of the base of the...

+1 to the above. The shape of the base of the valve provides all the protection it needs, so no sweat on that score. OTOH if the edge of the valve hole bothers you, feel free to file a slight bevel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By FBinNY

I can't say, since I don't have the pedals to...

I can't say, since I don't have the pedals to examine.

OTOH - Have you subjected them to the acid test, namely installed them to see how they actually work? Otherwise, I've no stake in MKS,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By FBinNY

As I said there is an adjustment to take out...

As I said there is an adjustment to take out axial play, and you're wrong about needing to somehow load the inner bearings.

But they're your pedals, so feel free to ignore my attempt to help you,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,088
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW-- You come here for free advice, and...

FWIW--

You come here for free advice, and certainly have no obligation to listen

However, it's bad form to tell those who've you came to for help, that you don't like what they suggest.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,088
Posted By FBinNY

Seriously hope you were being facetious, but...

Seriously hope you were being facetious, but these days we can never know. So just in case ---------
Franklin wasn't young at the time of the Revolution, and would have been well over 100 during...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 302
Posted By FBinNY

They're all decent, though can be prone to false...

They're all decent, though can be prone to false high readings.

Buy yourself a steel ruler. Use it by pulling the RD back to slightly tension the lower loop and measure pin to pin. Stretched to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,088
Posted By FBinNY

Mold flash and/or risers (those little whiskers...

Mold flash and/or risers (those little whiskers on new tires) are artifacts of the manufacturing process. In other applications they're removed at the factory, but nobody bothers on tires because...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,088
Posted By FBinNY

Tire clearance isn't horseshoes. Close doesn't...

Tire clearance isn't horseshoes. Close doesn't matter. If the OP is talking about the molding flash or risers touching he can safely ignore it. Or he can spin the wheel against a razor knife to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 392
Posted By FBinNY

+1 31.8mm is the de facto standard clamp...

+1
31.8mm is the de facto standard clamp diameter, and odds are that's what the OP has.

From his description it seems that the OP's bars taper to the 22.2 brake lever clamp diameter immediately...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By FBinNY

First of all, you need to understand a critical...

First of all, you need to understand a critical difference between the adjustable angular bearings classic to bicycle.

Angular bearings require preload to eliminate play. In radial bearings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By FBinNY

Huh? How can you have angular play without...

Huh?

How can you have angular play without axial or radial play?

OTOH if as Andy suggests, you have a quick disconnect pedal, play at the link is common, and can be considered a trade off for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 323
Posted By FBinNY

I can say with some confidence that it was either...

I can say with some confidence that it was either or both. Unless it bled out under the rim strip.

Only you know how diligent you were installing the valve, but since it held for a while, it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By FBinNY

You don't offer details about your problem. ...

You don't offer details about your problem.

It seems that MKS doesn't want people to fool with the pedals, which I understand because it's so easy to axially overload radial bearings.

However,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 323
Posted By FBinNY

Agreed, and this is an excellent analogy. The OP...

Agreed, and this is an excellent analogy. The OP would be well served by a visit to a hardware store, looking for a (dried) latex paint stripper. There are plenty, so odds are he'll find something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 886
Posted By FBinNY

As I said, apples and oranges. I don't claim...

As I said, apples and oranges. I don't claim that rims are magically immune to brake wear, just that wearing to near failure is rare for road bikes.
So the fact that you've experienced it doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 886
Posted By FBinNY

This is one of those apples and oranges issues. ...

This is one of those apples and oranges issues. FWIW the DIN mandate for rim wear indicators came after the advent of mountain biking, and mist likely because of it. Prior to mountain biking rim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 886
Posted By FBinNY

I find it interesting (but not surprising) that...

I find it interesting (but not surprising) that you chose to quote me here. Especially since I specifically referenced wet weather as an exception.

Also, it's generally been accepted from day one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 886
Posted By FBinNY

+1 I typically ride rims with a wall...

+1

I typically ride rims with a wall thickness of 1mm, which is less than the wear allowance of most modern rims.

I've never had rim wear issues even with wheels lasting over 25k miles.

IMO...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By FBinNY

You didn't buy them, you stole them. I don't get...

You didn't buy them, you stole them. I don't get worked up about comparisons based on small arcane differences. If the weight is reasonable (and I'm sure it is) the rim width suits your needs, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By FBinNY

Just bumping it up to give you a better shot at...

Just bumping it up to give you a better shot at answer.

Have you gone to the Easton site and looked at pictures?

Either way, they look like nice wheels. If you got them at a good price, why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 614
Posted By FBinNY

As they tell medical students, "when you hear...

As they tell medical students, "when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras".

Slack chains on coaster brake bikes as very common. Add to that the fact that she was able to work the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By FBinNY

So we've offered the OP three possibilities, and...

So we've offered the OP three possibilities, and can't take it further based on the little info offered.

In the OP he mentioned tires (plural), then later weight, though without numbers.

A this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By FBinNY

One should consider Occam's Razor. The...

One should consider Occam's Razor.

The simplest answer is the most likely to be correct.

The hot rim theory needs too many other factors, ie. weight, long descent, etc. While it's not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By FBinNY

Question ---- is there similar damage on the...

Question ---- is there similar damage on the other side?

If so, we're back to under inflation as a possible cause, though it seems awfully fast for that. Keep in mind that under inflation isn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 372
Posted By FBinNY

Actually more important, but generally done by...

Actually more important, but generally done by the builder, or pre-machined into the head tube.

As I said earlier reaming/facing is one and done, so no need to consider unless there was a searing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 374
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, remove the rear wheel and measure between...

Yes, remove the rear wheel and measure between the inside of the dropout faces.

Retrofitting disc brakes to this is not a practical option. So start by seeing Shimano's most recent Di2 rim brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By FBinNY

That looks classic for damage caused by the...

That looks classic for damage caused by the overhanging edge of a worn brake shoe.

Had you initially mentioned how fast it was damaged, any experienced mechanic would immediately have keyed on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 323
Posted By FBinNY

Toluene is a common solvent for rubber based...

Toluene is a common solvent for rubber based compounds. If that's what was in the solution, commercial paint thinner should help remove it. In any case, as you try stuff, be aware to NOT USE any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By FBinNY

Excellent point. In hindsight, I may have been...

Excellent point. In hindsight, I may have been giving the OP too much credit in assuming he would have known if shoes were cutting his tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By FBinNY

Wear implies and requires movement. IME bead...

Wear implies and requires movement. IME bead area wear usually results from under inflation, though it can be compounded by dirt and sand. Before trying to add a reinforcement there, I'd try to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 205
Posted By FBinNY

The very first thing to consider is...

The very first thing to consider is synchronicity. Does it click once per crank revolution, wheel revolution, or randomly? That tells you whether it's related to the cranks or your pedaling motion,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 372
Posted By FBinNY

Reaming and facing is a one and done job. Once a...

Reaming and facing is a one and done job. Once a frame has been cut to spec. there's nothing to be gained by doing it again, and may even be counter-productive.

The ONLY reasons I consider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By FBinNY

Clear plastic tubing within the frame serves 2...

Clear plastic tubing within the frame serves 2 purposes.

1- it acts as a guide making cable replacement easier.

2- it reduces friction and cable wear at the exit point.

Otherwise, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 886
Posted By FBinNY

It's not always an issue. The extent of the...

It's not always an issue. The extent of the problem depends on how much wider than the rim, the tire is.

It also depends on how often you remove wheels, and why. If the wheels stay on except for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By FBinNY

Easy enough to check. Create some slack by...

Easy enough to check. Create some slack by pushing brakes closed or RDs inward and tug on the housing.

If one end pulls out without the other end going in, it's bare wire inside. If pulling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 373
Posted By FBinNY

I never bothered with lockring tools for the cone...

I never bothered with lockring tools for the cone on these BBs.

Adjust it close by pushing it around with a punch. Tightening the lockout will push the cone inward because of thread slop.

After...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,339
Posted By FBinNY

I'm still trying to understand why people revive...

I'm still trying to understand why people revive zombie threads just to pointlessly add their 2 cents.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,372
Posted By FBinNY

This is why I pointedly said, "where I...

This is why I pointedly said, "where I live".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 614
Posted By FBinNY

Assuming Mr. 66 is psychic and you truly have...

Assuming Mr. 66 is psychic and you truly have single speed bike, ie. one with a coaster brake, then I'm with the others in suspecting a slack chain.

This is easily fixed, by loosening the rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 614
Posted By FBinNY

One likely cause is a bent chainring tooth, but...

One likely cause is a bent chainring tooth, but that's only one of many possibilities.

We'd need to know much more before being able to offer an intelligent response. Then again, even an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,372
Posted By FBinNY

I have similar experience. On my regular morning...

I have similar experience. On my regular morning route, it was like living in a small town, 7 miles long and 50 yards wide. The UPS driver, police, bus driver, various residents, and many drivers...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,372
Posted By FBinNY

True, but OTOH, where I live, I'm more likely to...

True, but OTOH, where I live, I'm more likely to win at Powerball, than get any official response to a reported violation.

Based on that. I don't buy lottery tickets, nor do I report motorists.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,372
Posted By FBinNY

Not commenting on reporting, but it does nothing...

Not commenting on reporting, but it does nothing to address the OPs concerns, which are more about personal safety here and now, than punishing problem drivers after the fact.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 248
Posted By FBinNY

The stability issue of upright trikes is being a...

The stability issue of upright trikes is being a bit overblown here. Yes, higher means more tippy, but at the speeds these tend to be used, they're more than adequately stable. Upright trikes are...
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