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Forum: BMX
10-19-11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By hillzofvalp

that's a good point. I didn't think 13-14 spokes...

that's a good point. I didn't think 13-14 spokes were very standard so I didn't bother asking in the first place.. hmm. also want them in black.
Forum: BMX
10-19-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By hillzofvalp

I logged on to report the same. Seems strange...

I logged on to report the same. Seems strange because I heard from him on the same day I emailed him about an order change a day after my order around 9/20... Then emailed him at the end of the month...
Forum: BMX
10-15-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By hillzofvalp

He's a respected bmx rider of the past.. and good...

He's a respected bmx rider of the past.. and good wheel builder. I'm still waiting for a response after all emails, voicemails, etc. I added him on facebook and he accepted me, so I know he's around....
Forum: BMX
10-11-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By hillzofvalp

John Kovachi: Where is he?! (delayed order)

Edit: RIP john kovachi..



Kovachi wheels.com

I placed an order for spokes on 9/20 and have not received spokes or tracking number from this guy. I emailed him 5 times and called him 5 times....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-11, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By hillzofvalp

Nevermind.. got it off with dremel/flat head...

Nevermind.. got it off with dremel/flat head impactor method
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By hillzofvalp

Bleeder Port Screw Stuck

I had my 2 year old avid hydraulic brakes serviced recently, but the bike shop said they could not loosen the T10 bleed port screw... does anyone have a recommendation to get it loose? It doesn't...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-15-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,068
Posted By hillzofvalp

Sorry for the criticism. I'm just not used to the...

Sorry for the criticism. I'm just not used to the ebike forum on bikeforums. Keep up your good reviews
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-14-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,068
Posted By hillzofvalp

NO offense but that is not very informative. IT's...

NO offense but that is not very informative. IT's a sales pitch. THat battery is not even comparable to some of the lifepo4 packs... You can build a bike yourself that puts out 3500W for under 1500...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,660
Posted By hillzofvalp

the tire has to sustain long durations of high...

the tire has to sustain long durations of high speed as well as be able to bear more weight around turns.... ebikes are usually between 50 and 80 pounds.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,598
Posted By hillzofvalp

BCRider: that's not the setup in question...

BCRider: that's not the setup in question currently.. That's ritchey's bike I believe.

FastJake: Yeah it is a single speed conversion. rides so nice with cane creek volos wheels and cf seatpost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-11, 01:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,598
Posted By hillzofvalp

Checked with nashbar and they said 50mm was fine...

Checked with nashbar and they said 50mm was fine with this aluminum steerer. 10 degree rise. Meaning to get shorter spacers but have to redo steerer and move starnut...

handlebar tape was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,598
Posted By hillzofvalp

That's nifty... will keep in mind for future...

That's nifty... will keep in mind for future builds.

finished product with new fork rides very nice. 18 pound bike. $55 stem new, fork was $80.. headset $65.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

Yeah, I definitely have work to do on the...

Yeah, I definitely have work to do on the terminology. If 10-12cm of the 27cm post is in the 3 jaw spindle or appropriate collet (??) then I shouldn't have to worry about the post head causing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

When seat post is rolled on a flat surface there...

When seat post is rolled on a flat surface there is no apparent indication that it's bent. The post was new 500 miles ago. I don't think I would need to take off more than 3-4 thou, and I would face...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

Well, I don't have calipers on hand, but I know...

Well, I don't have calipers on hand, but I know it's under .08 inches. I know this machine is capable of creating very very fine metric threads. I think if it would be able to trace it would need to...
Forum: Touring
02-27-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By hillzofvalp

found Bianchi Tancini --- need more info

Has anyone heard of a bianchi tancini? I found one locally for $400 but no pictures. guy says it's barely been ridden. THinking about checking it out. Googled with no result.

At one point he was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-11, 01:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,598
Posted By hillzofvalp

What's going on here? this was in a recent bike...

What's going on here? this was in a recent bike show... (http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/on-show-2011-north-american-handmade-bicycle-show-part-2/160589)
threaded fork:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

Well that's something to consider, cause I'm...

Well that's something to consider, cause I'm using a 90mm stem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

Well that's something to consider, cause I'm...

Well that's something to consider, cause I'm using a 90mm stem. I didn't choose to include headset height because they can vary so much. Moving the fulcrum in on longer steerer will have lesser...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-11, 12:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

I noticed you mentioned that the risk increases...

I noticed you mentioned that the risk increases with increased spacer height, but isn't the risk also lessened by increased headtube height? I'm building up a 60cm frame with a headtube + headset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

Thanks for the info. It's actually an older...

Thanks for the info. It's actually an older frame.. no steep mtb-reminiscent top tube. I really want to know more on spacer height theory. I have seen bikes with 1" 40mm carbon fiber spacers before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

Commodus, this is the newer version of the lathe...

Commodus, this is the newer version of the lathe available to me. (http://www.haascnc.com/details.asp?ID=GT-10&webid=LATHE_CHUCKERS#CNCLatheTreeModel) It has a pneumatic chuck, but I'm not sure if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

fietsbob: from center of post to outer edge of...

fietsbob: from center of post to outer edge of mount times 2.. not tube diameter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

condescension.... not appreciated. I'm not...

condescension.... not appreciated.

I'm not shooting down anyone's suggestions. I would suspect that in your 3000 posts you've commented and chuckled at 500 people other people just as unacceptable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

If there was an ideal way to go about this, I...

If there was an ideal way to go about this, I would just get a different set of bars (mine are 31.8) and use a true 1" stem. FEel free to refer me to someone who will make one without breaking the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 06:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

I honestly don't care much about cleaning it up.....

I honestly don't care much about cleaning it up.. but I wanted to see if it was possible to lathe it... which doesn't seem to be true in this machine when I test fitted today. however, polishing it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

No no. I wouldn't remove scratches below minimum...

No no. I wouldn't remove scratches below minimum insertion mark... no need for reaming unless I want to get rid of scratching burr. I tried getting it in the lathe but the chuck has a max of 2 inch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 01:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

the shop I am training doesn't have a traditional...

the shop I am training doesn't have a traditional lathe.. and quite frankly the ones they have are much safer and easier to use. I would touch off and keep track of how much I'm taking off fairly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 12:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

Alright. Cool. Sanding it to me would be a mess...

Alright. Cool. Sanding it to me would be a mess in my dorm room.. but I do have to practice on a lathe anyways so why not. Other thing is that the scratches are the nastiest, deepest you can get. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

Thanks for your input. You said 3mm between top...

Thanks for your input. You said 3mm between top of stack and steerer... I have around 7-8mm. My carbon fiber spacer is one long 40mm. Is it okay to throw it in a mill or lathe and take it down a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By hillzofvalp

Seatpost Scratches + CNC Lathe

Would it be okay to put a ultegra 6600 branded seat post in a cnc lathe to take off .005-.01 inches, facing the material and getting rid of these nasty scratches? I was not intending to face the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

Because I'm unsure and inexperienced? I had a...

Because I'm unsure and inexperienced? I had a good idea of the answer but was befuddled from my bike shop having steered me in the wrong direction.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-11, 11:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

I think I understand what you're saying. BTW, my...

I think I understand what you're saying. BTW, my 1" spacer OD is 1 1/4". I like the idea of using just a 1 1/8" top cap rather than using the 1" one I've got. It would look cleaner and match the OD...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,468
Posted By hillzofvalp

1" to 1 1/8in" shim and top cap question.

I have:

-a 40mm 1" spacer that I'm likely to lathe down a little bit for the right height.
-thomson x2 on order with 36mm stack height
-chris king 1" no threadset.
-thomson shim lathed down to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By hillzofvalp

I found a bit of a problem. I have my new fork...

I found a bit of a problem. I have my new fork all set up, my 40mm carbon spacer, and my stem (thomson x2 in mail) with 36mm stack height. Using a 1" threadless steerer with a thomson 1" to 1 1/8"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,361
Posted By hillzofvalp

english.. yikes. 48h is for loaded touring...

english.. yikes.

48h is for loaded touring generally. stick with 32 if your load + your weight is less than say 300 pounds. (28 front)

36 in rear if you're really heavy.. 32 in front
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,443
Posted By hillzofvalp

I shouldn't need to prime or anything?

I shouldn't need to prime or anything?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,443
Posted By hillzofvalp

On my bianchi frame, the celeste paint and chrome...

On my bianchi frame, the celeste paint and chrome got nicked in some places, and now rust is forming. Very small areas where filing will likely damage surrounding areas. What is the best procedure as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,487
Posted By hillzofvalp

Turns out the spacer I had on there was a little...

Turns out the spacer I had on there was a little deformed. Frankly, I don't know why I was using a spacer in the first place. Without it the big 23 cog is close to the hub flanges but not touching....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,487
Posted By hillzofvalp

Ugh, well I guess I'll completely disassemble it...

Ugh, well I guess I'll completely disassemble it and make sure everything goes back together snug.

And btw, the amount of the degree of wobble is very significant. So significant that it causes a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By hillzofvalp

????

????
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,487
Posted By hillzofvalp

This thread was just started after mine. Seems...

This thread was just started after mine. Seems like the same issue. My wheel is true but it wobbles a little bit, but more so with the cassette. Can someone help me get back on track? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By hillzofvalp

CAne creek volos....I think the issue is that the...

CAne creek volos....I think the issue is that the big bearing #9 or freehub #10 isn't seating correctly, cause that's where the greatest amount of wobble is....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By hillzofvalp

Cassette wobble, bearing seating issue

I called cane creek last season, and they told me how to fix this problem. I needed to seat the bearings in the hub. Take cassette off, undo the axle play deal, and then tap the free hub side of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,598
Posted By hillzofvalp

Yeah.. I have another bike with a threaded...

Yeah.. I have another bike with a threaded headset that I might swap over to use the 600 stem I have. For me, however, putting the other headset on still won't allow me to go higher with the 600...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By hillzofvalp

I think he means that because the 1 1/8" spacers...

I think he means that because the 1 1/8" spacers might not be fitting correctly that they are more prone to breakage.

I see the issue as that the 1" bearing cap becomes a wedge going into the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,598
Posted By hillzofvalp

To me there isnt any bad outcome to this thread,...

To me there isnt any bad outcome to this thread, and I'm not agreeing that expertise was wasted. Personal choice changed, and I think it is not very difficult to respect.

I don't necessarily...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By hillzofvalp

Do u neEed the one being replaced? Want to sell?

Do u neEed the one being replaced? Want to sell?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By hillzofvalp

Do u have your old fork? If so how much steerer?...

Do u have your old fork? If so how much steerer? I have a cad3 with threaded fork and want to get a new fork. 1" threadless
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,598
Posted By hillzofvalp

$80 for a carbon fork new? wouldn't that be worth...

$80 for a carbon fork new? wouldn't that be worth it?

Threaded route:

$20 run-of-the-mill headset (would have preferred dura ace or chris king.. so really $60-80)
$30-40 cinelli 1a stem in...
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