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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By mrwang199432

voids in carbon wheel lip?

Hey team,

First time Ive attempted to change tyres, so this was 100% present from when I bought the bike brand new. Its not dried sealant before you ask!

Seems to be a resin/void issue?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,582
Posted By mrwang199432

It seems to be surface level. I put some drops of...

It seems to be surface level. I put some drops of water on the hole and the water just sat in the hole which I assume means it's not a full hole?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,582
Posted By mrwang199432

I put some water drops on the hole and the hole...

I put some water drops on the hole and the hole remained filled which make me believe it's just paint deep.

Either way Giant has a lifetime frame warranty so il just ride until it becomes an issue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,190
Posted By mrwang199432

Regular, it's a tcr advanced pro. I got it in...

Regular, it's a tcr advanced pro. I got it in eventually but scuffed up the cage. My Shimano bikes are super easy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,190
Posted By mrwang199432

Struggling to fit rear wheel in with SRAM axs

Hey, I'm really finding it hard to refit the rear wheel on a rival Axs rear mech. The tension is super strong and I can't get enough pull to fit the cassette back in. Any tips?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-22, 02:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,582
Posted By mrwang199432

Small pin holes in frame?

Hey on my new carbon bike I can see 2 small holes on the frame, is this an issue.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-22, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 808
Posted By mrwang199432

ah I see. so if for instance I adjusted the reach...

ah I see. so if for instance I adjusted the reach to be as close as possible to the bar, the pads would obviously be closer to the disc and I would just have to live with it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-22, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 808
Posted By mrwang199432

Hey! Sorry, I probably wasn’t very clear, I...

Hey!

Sorry, I probably wasn’t very clear, I know how to adjust the reach, I was just wondering if I have to counter adjust something else as technically the point before the pads touch will be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 808
Posted By mrwang199432

Sram rival axs :)

Sram rival axs :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 808
Posted By mrwang199432

Brake lever travel

Hey!

Quick question, I just bought a hydraulic disc brake bike and was wondering about the reach adjustment.

On a rim brake bike when I adjust the reach to be closer to the bars, I know I need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

ah good to know its not unheard of. was yours a...

ah good to know its not unheard of. was yours a threadless sealed bearing too?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

yeah, not ideal. Perhaps poor tolerances on my...

yeah, not ideal. Perhaps poor tolerances on my frame!

Il try one more time tomorrow and then I will take a trip to the LBS
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

I agree, although I think this was error on my...

I agree, although I think this was error on my part by pushing in the bearing too much on one side causing it to be lodged at an angle
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Yeah, measurements were identical so weird the...

Yeah, measurements were identical so weird the old one fit without much issue. The new one went in quite easily but wouldn't fully seat so I had to force it a bit and then followed an hour of using a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-22, 04:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Anyway, I managed to source them from a friend...

Anyway, I managed to source them from a friend who has an allez so had a few spare laying around. Sorry if I annoyed anyone with my question, the numbers initially baffled me.

I did try to fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think £40 is pretty...

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think £40 is pretty steep for a single bearing. Wouldn't you want to shop around?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

That was the first thing I did and they told me...

That was the first thing I did and they told me they can order it at a cost of £40 but wouldnt give me the serial/ID of the bearing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Thanks! Yes so the MH-P08F is the unique bearing...

Thanks! Yes so the MH-P08F is the unique bearing with the small lip.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Thanks. I rang Specialized and for anyones future...

Thanks. I rang Specialized and for anyones future reference the bearings for the Specialized allez are:

upper: MH-P08F
lower: MH-P21

The upper bearing apparently is the only on the market with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Why do people feel the need to write a time...

Why do people feel the need to write a time wasting comment and then delete the post, you do know that I get the email notification of what I wrote right? At least don't delete it after you have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 04:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Likely an accident

Likely an accident
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 03:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

It's the bottom bearing that's tired out. I...

It's the bottom bearing that's tired out. I serviced my heqdset and the bearing was noticeably rough when turning by hand. Once it's back in the headset it spins fine but the rough noise is amplified...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Hey, I noticed that I posted the wrong image. I...

Hey, I noticed that I posted the wrong image. I was referring to the top one which doesn't have many numbers on. It only states the angles 45/45
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-22, 04:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,107
Posted By mrwang199432

Headset bearing

Hey all,

Need to replace my lower headset bearing as it's getting rough. Struggling to find this model. It's from a specialized allez 2020

Any places I can source in the UK?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 978
Posted By mrwang199432

I changed my pads and heard a rough braking sound...

I changed my pads and heard a rough braking sound which prompted me to look haha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 978
Posted By mrwang199432

Ah, that makes sense. I can hear a rough sound...

Ah, that makes sense. I can hear a rough sound when braking so I'm hoping over time the pads will smoothen them down
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 978
Posted By mrwang199432

Better picture ...

Better picture
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/16413286009338513870381480202105_278c8b50bd94a038850526c0499330e6a9c16193.jpg
Better picture. Not quite sure how it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 978
Posted By mrwang199432

They don't look to be indicators unfortunately,...

They don't look to be indicators unfortunately, more like small metal bumps, only present on one side on the back wheel.

As you said should wear away over time
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 978
Posted By mrwang199432

Rough brake track

Hey all,

Noticed a few of these raised bumps on my rim's brake track.

I think it was when it was raining and some grit got stuck in the pads. I assume these will just rub away eventually?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-21, 07:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,301
Posted By mrwang199432

Worth upgrading brake caliper?

Merry Christmas all!

Just sat here in the sofa thinking what to upgrade next.

On my bike I have the axis brake calipers, nothing special, but work OK, I have them nicely adjusted, new cables,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,336
Posted By mrwang199432

Kind of wanted them to be loud haha, don't judge.

Kind of wanted them to be loud haha, don't judge.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By mrwang199432

I forgot to add that I'm moving from a 9speed hub...

I forgot to add that I'm moving from a 9speed hub where no spacer was required...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By mrwang199432

Moving from 9 speed to 11 speed hub

Hey,

I bought some new wheels which have a 11 speed hub so with my current 9 speed set up il need to put a 1.85mm spacer onto the freehub.

Does this mean that the whole cassette will be 1.85 mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,336
Posted By mrwang199432

Seem lots of videos on utube and Zonda's all...

Seem lots of videos on utube and Zonda's all sound loud, but on forums most people say they are pretty muted!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,336
Posted By mrwang199432

Campagnolo freehub sounds

Hello all,

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with either Campag Zonda or Scirocco wheels and how loud their free hubs are?

Mark
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By mrwang199432

One more thing, when removing a stem. I've seen...

One more thing, when removing a stem. I've seen lots of videos and some loosen the top cap before the stem bolts and some loosen the stem bolts. Does it make a difference?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By mrwang199432

That's exactly what I needed. Do I need to loosen...

That's exactly what I needed. Do I need to loosen the stem to tighten down the plug screw or can I do it while the stem is tight?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By mrwang199432

Let's say if I loosened my stem and the preload...

Let's say if I loosened my stem and the preload is released and I needed pre load everything again, should the plug screw be tightened first? Before the top cap is screwed onto it?
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By mrwang199432

I just assume the nut should be tight In the...

I just assume the nut should be tight In the plug? I read it needed to be 9nm. Maybe I'm getting confused
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By mrwang199432

Expander plug screw

Hey all,

I went to replace my top cap with something nicer and I noticed that the expander plug screw was very loose and high up.

Should I screw this back down?

I didn't loosen the stem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

yeah the wheel is pretty true, I was just...

yeah the wheel is pretty true, I was just wondering if the varying spoke tension was to be concerned about, I'm just going to ride it as long as it remains true!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-21, 04:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

same wheel as mine :), how have you found it in...

same wheel as mine :), how have you found it in the long term?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-21, 03:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

I was trying to show the different sounds between...

I was trying to show the different sounds between the spokes. Some are higher pitched that others, doesn't that show a variance in tension?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

Based off my video, do you think the tension...

Based off my video, do you think the tension difference is that bad? Can i keep riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

Heres a quick vid :) ...

Heres a quick vid :)

https://imgur.com/a/fIlC6gM
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

haha, I dont have a tension meter, I am just...

haha, I dont have a tension meter, I am just going by sound.

And yes i'm referring to uneven tensions relating to just the NDS. I am aware the DS spoke tension will be higher.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

Yeah, spoken to a few people who have said...

Yeah, spoken to a few people who have said usually when you take a wheel to the LBS to get rid of any wobble, they usually true the wheel and as a result creates spoke tensions variances.

I know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,376
Posted By mrwang199432

Didn't realise how long this thread was haha. ...

Didn't realise how long this thread was haha.

Just an update, I purchased some GP5000 transparent to put onto my current wheels. Ive planned to re-ride a previous 50k route with the new tyres and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

It's a newish wheel, 2 months old. Pretty basic...

It's a newish wheel, 2 months old. Pretty basic axis sport wheels. Was a little untrue so the LBS offered to true it. Went home and realised that yes the wheel is more true, but the spoke tension on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,542
Posted By mrwang199432

Spoke tension

Hey!

Went to get my rear wheel trued at my LBS, it's true now but the spoke tension is pretty uneven on the NDS side.

Do I need to go back to the LBS?
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