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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 876
Posted By boneshaker78

They seem much better supported in Europe and the...

They seem much better supported in Europe and the surrounding countries. IGH in general seems more popular in Europe. I’m quickly becoming obsessed with this style of hub, especially when combined...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 578
Posted By boneshaker78

Thank you for your contribution.

Thank you for your contribution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 578
Posted By boneshaker78

What is considered standard to you? Personal...

What is considered standard to you? Personal preference I suppose, I’m picky about millimeters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

Interesting, I’ll have to investigate it further...

Interesting, I’ll have to investigate it further and see what, if any, replacements might exist. I appreciate your efforts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

I should also add the reason I believe the hub is...

I should also add the reason I believe the hub is spaced about 1mm less than it should be. There is a Specialized cap on one side of the hub missing that seems to be more important than I first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

Here is an image of the amount of axle left after...

Here is an image of the amount of axle left after spacing it out, which I hope and assume is enough for the fork ends to sit on. The other image is of the hub sitting between the fork ends after it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-22, 06:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

So before contacting their customer service I...

So before contacting their customer service I decided it would be best to give them accurate measurements of what is going on here. In the process of doing so I discovered that the fork spacing was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-22, 05:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

Okay, I’ll experiment with their customer service...

Okay, I’ll experiment with their customer service and see how responsive they are. I think I’ll try to send them an email and see what their response is for the good of the Bike Forums community at...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By boneshaker78

Paul Brodie

I’m not a framebuilder, but I sure wish I was. I really like watching Paul’s videos and thought some of you might enjoy hearing about his life experiences. If you’re interested, he has a channel on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

I agree, it would be the very best option to...

I agree, it would be the very best option to ensure my safety. Im sure they would tell me to ditch it because most manufacturers will always err on the side of caution if the safety of their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

Okay, thanks for the reply. Knowing that aluminum...

Okay, thanks for the reply. Knowing that aluminum doesn’t like to flex without cracking is what concerned me, but these are pretty beefy forks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 755
Posted By boneshaker78

I opened up the skewer to show the extra space...

I opened up the skewer to show the extra space between the fork and the hub. I’m aware that the skewer is not secured. I’m pretty convinced myself that this fork was intended to be 100mm spacing. Why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-22, 05:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,066
Posted By boneshaker78

This was an interesting learning experience for...

This was an interesting learning experience for me. I can’t express enough how much I love this community and the help everyone provides for me. I’m a hands on learner, I have difficulty with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 542
Posted By boneshaker78

Thought I’d follow up everyone. I’m convinced...

Thought I’d follow up everyone. I’m convinced that the steel fork the bike came with was out of alignment. The front wheel I rebuilt and centered accordingly fit nearly perfectly between the fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By boneshaker78

Yep. Wow… I must be bordering on brain dead....

Yep. Wow… I must be bordering on brain dead. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By boneshaker78

Time for a new cassette I believe. I had a...

Time for a new cassette I believe. I had a similar issue with a freewheel. I couldn’t figure out why the chain was slipping, switched freewheels and all of my problems went away.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By boneshaker78

Sent them to Phil Wood, 47.00 total to replace...

Sent them to Phil Wood, 47.00 total to replace them, with the bearings plus shipping… works for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By boneshaker78

I removed it a couple of days ago and it was...

I removed it a couple of days ago and it was indeed Phil Wood. The bearings are trashed, but otherwise couldn’t be happier with the pleasant surprise. Thank you to the community for the help , just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By boneshaker78

I’m afraid I’m not following. What is 2* taper?

I’m afraid I’m not following. What is 2* taper?
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-30-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By boneshaker78

Always a backup option. I was trying to get a...

Always a backup option. I was trying to get a feel for any cheap longtails pedal only frames floating around. There are very few and I may have to reluctantly build another grocery getter like you...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-20-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,139
Posted By boneshaker78

I tried to bend it all back and squeeze out the...

I tried to bend it all back and squeeze out the dent some, but it’s just too far gone, all twisted in several different ways. It would need the rear triangle removed and rebuilt, I can’t do it or...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-19-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,139
Posted By boneshaker78

That’s what I’m thinking, pretty nasty damage....

That’s what I’m thinking, pretty nasty damage. Thanks
Forum: Framebuilders
07-19-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,139
Posted By boneshaker78

Surly LHT from the trash… can it be saved?

Found this frame in the trash. The size is perfect for me and I’ve always wanted one of these. I’m on a very limited income, so a find like this means the world to me.

It had a broken rear rim,...
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