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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 546
Posted By joedab

Forgot to mention my use of toe clips .. these...

Forgot to mention my use of toe clips .. these could possibly serve to hold the shape of a fiberglass shield,
even though a kind of foam may be lighter.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 546
Posted By joedab

warm feet / long descents

Okay, 'warm' may be optimistic, but at least not *freezing* on long descents. Preferably in reverse, I have a commute that starts with a long decent. The hands are comparatively easier to shield...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-23, 02:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 852
Posted By joedab

Might as well ask an already common question for...

Might as well ask an already common question for what new people / techniques it catches -- thanks for the methods.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-23, 01:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 852
Posted By joedab

Wind proof cycling gloves

I have a commute that is mostly downhill to start, which means on the shorter days, the temps are in the 30s and 40s and simply too much of a wind chill for my hands to survive without some gloves...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,605
Posted By joedab

spoke prep alternatives

Currently I am working on lacing my first hub motor wheel (2x) and am revisiting the subject of spoke prep. I have used 'rock n roll nipple cream' in the past but lately have gathered this may be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By joedab

given the tentative consensus on longer spokes,...

given the tentative consensus on longer spokes, in this particular case:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By joedab

spoke lengths: round up or down

My understanding is that spoke lengths are generally forgiving rounded to the nearest even or odd number, plus/minus almost 2 mm and they will still fit without any problems. My question is whether...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-21, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By joedab

.. talcum power seems fairly inert, but has...

.. talcum power seems fairly inert, but has anyone looked into the toxicity for skin contact of 303 and other rubber protectants?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-21, 01:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By joedab

.. never wear sunscreen but cleaning the hoods...

.. never wear sunscreen but cleaning the hoods with a bit of soap and water sounds like a minimum. Next it seems worth looking into 303 Aerospace Protectant and B.E.S.T. Rubber Roof...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By joedab

prolonging life of brake hoods

In the midst of sorting out how to prolong the life of aero brake hoods -- mainly motivated by the depleting supply of these non-integrated levers, and for some reason I tend to burn through them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By joedab

Wow, had no idea about the hooded ferrules -- not...

Wow, had no idea about the hooded ferrules -- not sure if they would work flawlessly in a vertical position such as this, but thinking I am partial to replacing the derailleur anyway.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By joedab

cable guide for new derailleur

This bike currently has a front derailleur with a housing stop oriented vertically so that over time enough grit accumulates to cause the cable not to slide all the way back when shifting down, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,062
Posted By joedab

anyone know why 700c alex rims are a full 100g...

anyone know why 700c alex rims are a full 100g heavier than the cr18?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By joedab

not sure if there are any diagrams or other...

not sure if there are any diagrams or other resources for rebuilding these from this point of disassembly .. it is at this point I am thoroughly humbled as a mechanic.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By joedab

Turns out I have a different model shifter...

Turns out I have a different model shifter mounted to this ST-M560 lever assembly, though it was working fine until I ran into some shifting issues which may not have been the shifter itself.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By joedab

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x600/img_3579_custom__315d17fe8d429e47232b3eca6f0157cfd366a77f.jpg

the model is Shimano ST-M560
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By joedab

Shimano shifters broken bolt

When attempting to open up and lube a Shimano Deore LX shifter, I snapped the main bolt when reassembling.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By joedab

Indeed the cables and housing have been replaced...

Indeed the cables and housing have been replaced many times. The bike has also had regular concurrent replacement of the chain and cassette, however the bushing on the g-pulley has a degree of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By joedab

replacing drivetrain on old fisher

There's an old Gary Fisher hardtail that's still my go-to for mashing around the mountain trails, but recently it developed a problem of skipping from one gear to the next while pedaling. My best...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,079
Posted By joedab

In the original post, it was only implied, but I...

In the original post, it was only implied, but I am not interested in clipless or any bicycle-specific shoes as I like commuting without the need to change shoes. The canvas all-stars being so narrow...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,079
Posted By joedab

More supportive quill pedals?

I have used nothing but quill pedals with toe clips for road riding because they fit snug like a glove.

My shoe of choice are high top converse chucks, though as they wear, the sole above the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-19, 01:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,277
Posted By joedab

The headset brinelling is most noticeable when...

The headset brinelling is most noticeable when riding without hands where the free rotation of the front wheel of minute amounts is crucial. The way I test for brinelling is by holding the top tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,277
Posted By joedab

The same person I spoke with who spoke of loose...

The same person I spoke with who spoke of loose headsets ovalizing headtubes over time also said a headset slightly tight being preferable to slightly loose. My impression is that if there is any bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-19, 01:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,277
Posted By joedab

Also, I am trying to replace this headset before...

Also, I am trying to replace this headset before riding the bike much after a LBS owner mentioned how a loose headset can cause deformities to the headtube over time. Not sure if this applies in this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-19, 01:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,277
Posted By joedab

Loose headset damage

I need to replace a damaged headset that has developed brinelling. This is the bike's second headset that has developed this kind of damage, and I have concluded my initial adjustment of freshly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 11:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By joedab

I wish upon a video showing what you are...

I wish upon a video showing what you are describing because I can't totally picture your process. Does this mean you do the final cinching of the locknut to the cone with the quick-release engaged on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-18, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By joedab

cantilever brake toe lesson

In an attempt to more thoroughly comprehend how brake toe works, this is a post addressing the uncertainty. I get how having the pads angled in toward the front produces a more stable engagement, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-18, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By joedab

so ought most people take into account the...

so ought most people take into account the compression of the skewer when adjusting their hub bearings? is there a good guage of how much play the bearings should have unmounted?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By joedab

I made a point of spacing the bearings radially...

I made a point of spacing the bearings radially as far away from each other without the presence of the cone, but regardless they still seem crowded enough that they would make contact at least...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-18, 01:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By joedab

Bearing count FH-5501 rear hub?

I need some quick advice on this hub I decided to rebuild after spinning the axle with my fingers and sensing the bearings were slightly binding on each other. I started to picture the races quickly...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,847
Posted By joedab

purist bottle technology

The plastic taste imparted by the usual bicycle water bottles is that is discouraging not only because of the chemical flavor but also the thought of it doing harm to the body on a cellular level....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-18, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By joedab

my question was simply regarding the difference...

my question was simply regarding the difference between steel and their more expensive alloy counterparts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By joedab

Tange Levin NJS vs LV-1500

I am trying to replace a headset that had developed brinelling matches well with either the Levin NJS or LV-1500 as far as stack height goes. The LV-1500 costs about twice as much but looks identical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-18, 09:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,791
Posted By joedab

here's the bike I sold earlier this year for a...

here's the bike I sold earlier this year for a very modest sum

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_1945_large__4983f670db8166be9d35b46db953ff25185fd47b.jpg
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By joedab

rust detritus in seat stays

Got all the components off a frame recently, scraping the paint away any areas there is rust underneath before spot painting. Though I noticed again there are rust particles in the seat stays that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,791
Posted By joedab

Indeed it was a Palo Alto -- the bike shop near...

Indeed it was a Palo Alto -- the bike shop near Stanford on the SF Peninsula subbed their frame building out to a frame maker in Italy. Thinktubes, would it be possible to look and see what is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 06:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,791
Posted By joedab

Average steel frame weight?

I recently let go of a beautiful bike I picked up locally from someone who found it in his closet. The bike fit perfectly and after upgrading the bars and levers to aero and respacing the freehub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By joedab

Painting shell face

As part of the restoration of this frame, the drive-side of it's shell was recently faced and would like to know if this ought to be painted. Given the bottom bracket does not entirely cover this, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-18, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 828
Posted By joedab

Missing brake part

while hooking up the brakes for this bike, I realized the bolt for the brake was missing. The brakes are gran-compe royals and I am wondering if anyone can tell me how these brakes work. As can be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,391
Posted By joedab

the brakes are with worn pads but are also...

the brakes are with worn pads but are also missing the holders; I figured ebay may have some NOS kicking about since these seemed to be quite common. I may instead look toward one of the newer pads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,391
Posted By joedab

sourcing vintage brake holders

does anyone know where I can find a couple pairs of this style brake holders?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By joedab

Looking back at the chainline pics, I think a...

Looking back at the chainline pics, I think a longer spindle is all it needs -- a couple mm would do the job.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-18, 04:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By joedab

I wouldn't say I am shifting improperly as this...

I wouldn't say I am shifting improperly as this would be the method with only one front chainring, though I can see how leveraging the chain against cogs with more teeth would put less wear on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-18, 02:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By joedab

Chain rubbing inside of large ring

Progress has been made on a vintage build for a friend. Having decided on an updated set of wheels, I cold set the frame to an 8-speed dropout spacing and just got the shifting system cables done....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,756
Posted By joedab

for comparison, this is the chainline in the...

for comparison, this is the chainline in the rear's largest cog.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,756
Posted By joedab

Rear derailleur bottoming out

When working to get a 9-speed rear cluster shifting properly, reliable shifting into the smallest cog has been elusive. I tried backing out the limit screw, slackening the cable and playing with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-17, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,494
Posted By joedab

would anyone recommend against grinding away this...

would anyone recommend against grinding away this metal in the dropout for an increase wheel base? I have a bike whose front derailleur cable comes uncommonly close to the rear tire ..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,787
Posted By joedab

as for an update, the frame is a good ways toward...

as for an update, the frame is a good ways toward having its bare metal spots coated. At first glance, it may look worse since the primer is rust colored, but having gotten this far, it seems...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,494
Posted By joedab

Dropouts of differing lengths

can anyone possibly say why some bikes are made with rear dropouts that have differing lengths? It makes centering the wheel a bit more of an effort and a firm clamp of the skewer even more of an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-17, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,287
Posted By joedab

Replacing Italian crankset

I recently posted preliminary efforts to repair damaged shell threads of an italian frame, and in trying to make headway, I realized the need to test ride the bike along with soliciting the help of...
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