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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,521
Posted By mikejavo

The crack is right through the metal, that's...

The crack is right through the metal, that's grease seeping through. Do not ride that fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,757
Posted By mikejavo

Best Stuff...

is called Barge, in yellow tube. I had the exact same issue on a Terry saddle I love, and it fixed it perfectly. I ride it year round for 3 years, and it's still perfect.

I bought mine at a shoe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,364
Posted By mikejavo

If you're in Canada, check out Mountain Equipment...

If you're in Canada, check out Mountain Equipment Co-op, I just picked up a few Sun Race 8 Speed cassettes for under $10.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By mikejavo

I would take it off, and clean the inside. Also...

I would take it off, and clean the inside. Also clean the handlebar portion with rubbing alcohol. Spray hairspray into the grip, and push it quickly back onto the bar. Set it, and leave it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,997
Posted By mikejavo

If this continues to happen, I would also check...

If this continues to happen, I would also check the threads on the freehub body and lockring. I've thrown out a couple of lock rings that had rounded threads.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,992
Posted By mikejavo

Do not ride that bike, it's done. However, do...

Do not ride that bike, it's done. However, do contact the municipality responsible for that road, you may be able to get reimbursed for the cost of a new bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By mikejavo

I had the exact same problem after a full winter...

I had the exact same problem after a full winter of commuting with these brakes. Avid makes a pretty inexpensive overhaul kit, which was the only way i could bring them back to life. The spring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By mikejavo

Some cassettes use a very small metric hex,...

Some cassettes use a very small metric hex, probably 1, 1.5 or 2mm. I do remember taking one apart this way. It could have been a SRAM.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By mikejavo

To find out if it is the pin on the brake pad,...

To find out if it is the pin on the brake pad, just swap with the brake pad on the straight side. If it isn't, you have to gently straighten the arm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,495
Posted By mikejavo

The Dremel method may even vibrate it loose. ...

The Dremel method may even vibrate it loose. Good luck.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By mikejavo

Any decent LBS will order the part for you. I've...

Any decent LBS will order the part for you. I've ordered just the spring for Avid V-brakes from the same catalog.

Good luck.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-07, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,893
Posted By mikejavo

Hi Richard, In my experience, the UN51 is...

Hi Richard,

In my experience, the UN51 is a very solid BB. I've had one installed for 2 years, riding through the winter/salt/slush with no problems. My guess is that the plastic cup is no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-07, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By mikejavo

McDave is right if the XTR isn't shimmed for...

McDave is right if the XTR isn't shimmed for 28.6, but is just that, 28.6. Most new Shimano derailleurs are 34.9, and come with shims for both 31.8 and 28.6. I just went through all this with an XT...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By mikejavo

All newer Shimano derailleurs use similar shims. ...

All newer Shimano derailleurs use similar shims. You should be able to go to a Shimano LBS and get the right shim for about $3.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-07, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By mikejavo

Thank you for those great responses. I'll try...

Thank you for those great responses. I'll try the Loctite first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-07, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By mikejavo

Spoke vs. Nipple threading...

which is more likely to strip? I have a chronic loose spoke that will not stay tight. I believe both spoke and nipple are stainless steel.

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,328
Posted By mikejavo

Something like this may help. However, since you...

Something like this may help. However, since you have suspension, you may have issues with the center eyelet.

As stated above, some massaging may be necessary. You may have to be creative.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,803
Posted By mikejavo

Thanks Praxis, those are all great suggestions. ...

Thanks Praxis, those are all great suggestions. I'm going to have to look for some longer hooks and mount the bikes horizontally on the ceiling. I wish we had an area for a shed, but we live in a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-07, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,803
Posted By mikejavo

Low garage ceiling bike mounting options.

Our garage ceiling is less than 8 feet high, and I'm having a hard time mounting bikes with hooks to the ceiling. The baby bike was easy, and without wheels, the mtb is fine vertically, in front of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,654
Posted By mikejavo

Lots of great used stands go on sale once in a...

Lots of great used stands go on sale once in a while on Craig's List in your local area. Park stands are all great. Don't waste your money on this silly contraption.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-07, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 630
Posted By mikejavo

Most importantly, make sure the bottom bracket...

Most importantly, make sure the bottom bracket isn't seized in the frame, and doesn't have play. I've had to throw away 2 frames because there was NO WAY to get the BB out.

Craig's List is a good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-07, 05:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By mikejavo

Avid V-brake Spring Kit installation.

Has anyone had to remove the inner portion of the Avid SD brake arms? I've just purchased the spring kit, and can't push, or tap the pressure fitted inner lining out. It's the portion that goes on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By mikejavo

Avid SD Ti Brake spring issues.

I own practically every kind of Avid V-brake type and have never had any issues until yesterday. After a winter in the garage, I noticed the brakes on my mtb performed poorly. When I looked at them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By mikejavo

I ride a Jamis Coda Comp with a Kinesis...

I ride a Jamis Coda Comp with a Kinesis Crosslight fork, and love it! It's very light and works great with hybrid geometry. I'm sure you can probably get one cheap. Mine is the 2003 V-brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-07, 10:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,411
Posted By mikejavo

Don't do it.

I bought them once, and never again. I used them all up on one tiny hole. Guaranteed to leak. These were from Park, and I'm pretty sure they were discontinued soon after, as I'm sure many people...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-06, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By mikejavo

Thanks OTS, it's actually the front hub I'm more...

Thanks OTS, it's actually the front hub I'm more concerned about now, I repacked the rear. The cones in the rear were almost perfect. The front cones are very pitted. The rear hub is the same one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-06, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By mikejavo

For what it's worth, I've attached a picture with...

For what it's worth, I've attached a picture with all dimensions, just in case someone from a shop is very in tune with their cone supplies.

They are 10 mm X 1 mm threaded.

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-06, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,575
Posted By mikejavo

Mother's Billet from any auto store! Just follow...

Mother's Billet from any auto store! Just follow the instructions, and do use a very soft cloth for the end step. A dollar store near my house sells the really nice fine cloths for $1, so I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-06, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By mikejavo

Getting used to two different SPD pedals on different bikes?

I have and love my Shimano 540s. I have used them on my mountain bike mainly, and recently on my commuter. A friend of mine donated his 515s, which nearly killed him, and over 100 angry mtbr....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-06, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By mikejavo

I recently found a great source for older campy...

I recently found a great source for older campy and hard to find items. Yellowjersey.org. I emailed them with many questions, and they always answered them quickly and accurately. Andrew has been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By mikejavo

There is definitely an art to this, and many...

There is definitely an art to this, and many people will tell you different things. For me, it's a matter of feel. Basically, when tightening, I found I have to overtighten a bit, before I tighten...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By mikejavo

Ritchey hub cones.

I have taken the worn cones to two very trusted LBSs, who have always helped me in the past, even with Kona hubs, however, both said they could find matching cones for the Ritchey hubs.

I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By mikejavo

I guess a better question would be this. I have...

I guess a better question would be this. I have a long cage Campy RD and Campy 7 speed shifter that I want to swap, from a mid 80's Shimano 600 short cage and great clicking STI downtube 7 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By mikejavo

Thanks hillrider. Would a Campy RD, campy...

Thanks hillrider. Would a Campy RD, campy shifter and Shimano cassette work in friction mode?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By mikejavo

7 Speed Shimano to Campy spacer kit.

I've seen 8 and 9 speed cassette spacer kits, but I'm just wondering if anyone has seen the 7 speed version, or are there other limitations, like the width of the teeth, that make them incompatible....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By mikejavo

Hi, Your 30 year old bike probably has a...

Hi, Your 30 year old bike probably has a freewheel, which is screwed on, and should be tight. There is usually a bit of play in the cassettes, no matter how tight you make the lock ring, 40 N.m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-06, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,121
Posted By mikejavo

Identifying Campagnolo Components.

I posted this in the mechanics forum, and someone suggested I try here.

Hello, does anyone know a comprehensive web site that has all Campy components cataloged with good descriptions? Or better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By mikejavo

Identifying Campagnolo Components.

Hello, does anyone know a comprehensive web site that has all Campy components cataloged with good descriptions? Or better yet, can anyone identify the components in the pictures. I know the Rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-06, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By mikejavo

Thanks for the reply. Actually, the attachment...

Thanks for the reply. Actually, the attachment is the Park Tool, which is very expensive for a one time event. I'll look for the Campy tool, but I imagine it's probably even more expensive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-06, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By mikejavo

Homemade Rear Dropout Allignment Tool?

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has attempted to make one of these with old, (straight) axles, and some extenders with nuts and bolts? I just want to check the alignment, and manually maneuver...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-06, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By mikejavo

Hi svr, I just assumed by the age of the bike,...

Hi svr, I just assumed by the age of the bike, that it wouldn't accommodate wider spacing. It's a 1993 Rocky Mountain Stratos, 7000 series aluminum. My other bikes (road and hybrid) are steel, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-06, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By mikejavo

Thank you, I'll check the spacing tonight, and...

Thank you, I'll check the spacing tonight, and maybe start bidding on some V brake levers. I have 8 speed LX shifters which should be alright.

I'll check my medications as well. :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-06, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By mikejavo

Shimano DX combo levers and V-brake Compatibility

I have a 7 speed DX shifter-brake combo from 1993, and was wondering if these levers would work with V-brakes. The current brakes are DX cantis, which I thought were good, until I tried Avid Vees. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-06, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By mikejavo

Thank you for all the great replies. I contacted...

Thank you for all the great replies. I contacted Meridian Bikes, and hope to hear from them. I questioned my friend again, and he seems to think there were o-rings, but was too rushed and more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-06, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By mikejavo

World Class BB O-rings

I'm wondering if there are supposed to be o rings between the bearings and center hollow aluminum shell interface. I asked a friend to take the bearings off, as they were rough, in fact some of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-06, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 935
Posted By mikejavo

I have the Park CC-3, and since there are no...

I have the Park CC-3, and since there are no moving parts, and it indicates .75% or 1% wear, very simply, I think it's much better than using a 12" ruler, or the Park CC-2. The 12" ruler relies on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-06, 07:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,213
Posted By mikejavo

Out of desperation, I made a shop (garage), use...

Out of desperation, I made a shop (garage), use whip by using an old chain bolted to a 3 foot long by 1 foot wide piece of plywood. I cut the chain so it would go from the ground, and around the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-06, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By mikejavo

The magnet test never lies. Usually cassettes...

The magnet test never lies. Usually cassettes with small, weight saving holes punched around and thin spiders are considered better quality. Some of the larger XTR cogs are made of Titanium, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-06, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By mikejavo

I have the same question. Apollo, how does one...

I have the same question. Apollo, how does one adjust the Tektros levers for caliper brakes?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-06, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By mikejavo

I also can't recommend Barge contact cement...

I also can't recommend Barge contact cement enough. It's in a yellow tube, and available at any shoe repair place. I glued the leather back around an entire seat, and it has held up perfectly. I...
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