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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-22, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

The old derailleur was 8 speed, no question, it...

The old derailleur was 8 speed, no question, it is an 8 speed chain and an 8 speed cassette, an 8 speed bike. 10 speed had not been invented when this bike was made.
"I do find it strange that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

sure ....but knowing the difference between one...

sure ....but knowing the difference between one model number and another is black magic. That I think is the role of marketing .... take the same product and make it into several products but tell...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-22, 05:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

HuffyMaster3000 "No not all models of...

HuffyMaster3000

"No not all models of derailleurs are the same" I imagine but identifying what are the differences is very very very difficult.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-22, 05:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

HuffyMaster3000 "I think that you should...

HuffyMaster3000

"I think that you should check for installation and adjustment problems before concluding that the derailleur is wrong." ......... been there, done that. I am reluctant to flog...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-22, 02:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

SJX426 Goodness, amazing photos, I have never...

SJX426
Goodness, amazing photos, I have never seen a bicycle so clean.

I did try to change the cable tension (increase and decrease) but no change in rub, just more difficult to shift.
Kai...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 03:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

Well, yes, you seem to have hit the nail on the...

Well, yes, you seem to have hit the nail on the head .... a front derailleur should simply work. But that of course raises a question ... how do you know what are the differences between different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-22, 09:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

this is an interesting board ... the software...

this is an interesting board ... the software does not allow 'Quick Reply' to individual posts ..... So ....

cyccommute

Yes, that is probably what I will end up doing. I am a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

I am an experienced cyclist, I can dial in my...

I am an experienced cyclist, I can dial in my gears. I cannot fix this. The bike shop I use is the largest in the region and they do actually know how to set up a bike. They are not local, there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-22, 03:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By PeterCNX

Understanding FD Rubbing

I would appreciate your comments and suggestions for the following challenge.

My core problem is that the chain running in the front derailleur makes a lot of noise in that the chain rubs on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By PeterCNX

and that as they say is a good point .....

and that as they say is a good point .....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By PeterCNX

Thank you for that and for the comprehensive link.

Thank you for that and for the comprehensive link.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By PeterCNX

Could I please ask a bit of a basic question. ...

Could I please ask a bit of a basic question. The size of the dérailleur cage has been mentioned in places. I guess that I should consider finding a large cage but I am not totally sure why. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By PeterCNX

A hanger ... well I had not thought of that at...

A hanger ... well I had not thought of that at all. But new shifters to use new cable method ........... this is moving towards difficult ground.

I did initially consider installing a smaller...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By PeterCNX

That is very interesting .......... so perhaps I...

That is very interesting .......... so perhaps I just need to broaden my view and look for a 9 speed RD with the approximate range.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 03:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By PeterCNX

The chain rings are 50-34 so a difference of 16. ...

The chain rings are 50-34 so a difference of 16.

.... and thanks for your reply, it helps me understand and the attached file is a very nice summary.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 01:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By PeterCNX

11-42 8 speed

I am trying to figure out if installing a new cassette will work with my dérailleur before buying a cassette and finding out it will not.

At present I have an 11-34 cassette with a Shimano Claris...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By PeterCNX

I am your senior in age by quite a few years but...

I am your senior in age by quite a few years but even if I was 30 years younger these would still be tough......


You want to know the routes .... Google maps is your friend. Here are some...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By PeterCNX

I am quite old but very fit. The climbs are...

I am quite old but very fit. The climbs are tough, parts are hairpin bends where cars can only get round in first gear. The approach is very steep. But ... there are quite a lot of roads like...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By PeterCNX

Thank you for your clear suggestion, this is...

Thank you for your clear suggestion, this is straight forward and should be something I can quickly try.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-22, 03:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,636
Posted By PeterCNX

Gears, hills and things....

Any suggestions welcome, especially the ones that do not need to spend a fortune.

Where I live we have steep hills, people call them mountains. I call them annoying. The problem is it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-21, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,426
Posted By PeterCNX

hmmm ... nothing like opening a can of worms. ...

hmmm ... nothing like opening a can of worms.

To answer questions ....

The crankset is Shimano Claris.

The 50 and 34 chainrings are Shimano. (this appears to be stamped on the gear but very...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,426
Posted By PeterCNX

Thank you for the response and I had not even...

Thank you for the response and I had not even thought of this, I sort of assumed that the number of teeth was the key...

I do not recall any part number, the brand of the 52 and 36 is Stronglight....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,426
Posted By PeterCNX

Chainring choices ....

Any suggestions please .....

When I bought my road bike it came with 50-34 chain rings and an 11-32 cassette. That was fine for a while but then I found it very easy to ride and difficult to get...
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