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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,381
Posted By BNB

I'll repost my picture to help answer your...

I'll repost my picture to help answer your question. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,381
Posted By BNB

Never done that nor ever seen it done. chewing...

Never done that nor ever seen it done. chewing gum?? or what? 😳
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,381
Posted By BNB

Never done that nor ever seen it done. chewing...

Never done that nor ever seen it done. chewing gum?? or what? 😳
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,381
Posted By BNB

I'm looking for an alternative to Velox which...

I'm looking for an alternative to Velox which isn't working for me though it has worked fine on other rims for years. I need tape that sits in the "well" of this rim so it doesn't interfere with with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

In the event this is relevant: I got around to...

In the event this is relevant: I got around to measuring the tension on the front wheel, 36 spokes, and it was the same as the original rear wheel, 36 spokes, from the builder; all spokes read with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

thanks for the input. yes, it's a tandem bike. ...

thanks for the input. yes, it's a tandem bike. 36 spokes. I agree with you about pitch. Pitch might work for someone doing this often (though I'm skeptical) but would absolutely not work for me. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

thanks for your post. good points. so hard to...

thanks for your post. good points. so hard to know, so many ideas out there. one thing for sure is I will be checking this wheel after every ride for a while and then periodically from that point...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 806
Posted By BNB

It's more about time than money. Isn't there a...

It's more about time than money. Isn't there a saying about that? Wheel is built - I will check it frequently.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

It was a brain poo - let's just say I spent the...

It was a brain poo - let's just say I spent the last day enduring a rather unpleasant medical procedure - so, hey, why not rebuild a wheel? Uggghhhh.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

OK, yet another data point that I am truly losing...

OK, yet another data point that I am truly losing it. 😫
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

Nice graph (and equation). Looks like I'll be...

Nice graph (and equation). Looks like I'll be aiming for 20 on the TM-1. Or consider 19 and check the wheel at every ride to make sure spokes are not loosening. thanks for the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

I'm replacing only the rim and reusing the spokes...

I'm replacing only the rim and reusing the spokes and hub that came wheel.

I like numbers because they give me something concrete to work to. I took a wheel building class long ago and, as I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

I can't rely on my ability to hear pitch - way...

I can't rely on my ability to hear pitch - way beyond my pay grade. But worth a read.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

Yes, that was my concern. The front wheel has...

Yes, that was my concern. The front wheel has identical components without rim failure. The rear rim is cracking at most of the spoke holes spoke holes but there is far more weight in the back as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

I'd be interested in the equation if it's not too...

I'd be interested in the equation if it's not too much trouble.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

OK, getting that too. When I enter the second...

OK, getting that too. When I enter the second digit it highlights the dimension number red so assumed it wouldn't work. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

I'm not an expert at this by any means so no...

I'm not an expert at this by any means so no agenda. Just looking to get this wheel built with the safest option. It's a tandem so a heavy bike. The rim was failing fast so I'm just replacing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,640
Posted By BNB

Spoke Tension - which TM-1 reading?

I'm rebuilding a wheel and don't know which Park Tool TM-1 reading to use for tensioning. The spokes are Sapim CX-Sprint with dimensions 1.25mm thickness x 2.25mm width. The rim is a Velocity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 806
Posted By BNB

Thanks for the input. fwiw, the spokes are Sapim...

Thanks for the input. fwiw, the spokes are Sapim CX-Sprint with Sapim Brass Hex 12mm nipples. I did not build the original wheels though I was given 2 spare spokes. I'm not trying for lightweight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 806
Posted By BNB

nipple reuse?

I'm replacing the rim of a rear wheel that has significant cracks around the nipples. I plan to use the technique described by Ali Clarkson in his video "How to Replace a bike rim". I'd like to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By BNB

That's the plan. Thanks.

That's the plan. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By BNB

Hmmm. Well, I guess I won't be a cyclist. ...

Hmmm. Well, I guess I won't be a cyclist. Thanks for the sage advice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By BNB

No bike shop nearby (1+ hour drive) and Amazon...

No bike shop nearby (1+ hour drive) and Amazon will be 5-7 days out in delivery. ☹️
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By BNB

11sp to 12sp missing/quick link

I shipped my bike across the country and managed to lose 1/2 of my KMC 12 speed chain missing link (quick link). I found a new sram 11sp quick link and reluctantly used that - it snapped on fine. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By BNB

2 bikes are sram hydraulics. the mountain bike...

2 bikes are sram hydraulics. the mountain bike is very old and not sure; it's hanging on my garage ceiling at the moment.

it's definitely not screeching - that happens with moisture on all my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By BNB

hydraulic brake "warbling" sound

I have 3 bikes with hydraulic brakes and each make a rather loud warbling sound on one or both of the brakes. Friends have thrown out ideas - brake pads, misalignment of some sort - but none make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By BNB

I'm debating all this too - new wheel and all. ...

I'm debating all this too - new wheel and all. It's probably not worth the cost and hassle. I worked on the tiagra shifting today ... the shop had it set up with low limit screw incorrectly set,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By BNB

--First, I also find Sram tech docs difficult to...

--First, I also find Sram tech docs difficult to find - if the one you're looking for exists at all. I'm pretty sure they would not support using the FD on 42/28 chainrings. My next idea is to go 1x;...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By BNB

converting 10sp to 11sp

I recently bought a Trek 520 Grando 10sp to use bikepacking and bike touring. It was a budget bike and the tiagra shifting is lousy. I've gotten very used to electronic shifting over the last 5+...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-22, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,746
Posted By BNB

I will realign and test as soon as temps drop...

I will realign and test as soon as temps drop below 90F here! I suspect it's the sensor at this point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,746
Posted By BNB

Will try Bosch (have to find contact info). How...

Will try Bosch (have to find contact info). How best to get magnet and sensor closer? It the magnet in the correct position along the spoke?

thanks for suggestions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,746
Posted By BNB

Bosch e-bike problem

I'm not sure if this is the correct section to post this issue - I'm sure you'll let me know.

I have a new e-bike tandem with Bosch system. We had a fabulous 300 miles (12 rides) on it before the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By BNB

Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By BNB

axs eagle cassette options

I'm looking for options for a cassette for my current 1x sram eagle axs. I'm learning how out of touch with bike technology I am after building a sram red etap bike years ago and confused about what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By BNB

Thanks for this video; I've never worked with...

Thanks for this video; I've never worked with this before. Been assembling my new tandem all day so this was reassuring and I will adjust as video says.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By BNB

Thanks! So doesn't matter that it's floating;...

Thanks! So doesn't matter that it's floating; not touching on either side.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By BNB

Yes, it is an eccentric - but I'm not sure what...

Yes, it is an eccentric - but I'm not sure what that plastic part is for. Do you happen to know who makes it? I'd like to find a spec sheet or other written information about it.

edit: too bad...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By BNB

bottom bracket

Can someone tell me what this plastic part with the arrow and "+" sign is for on this bottom bracket?

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,892
Posted By BNB

My original plan - before posting this - was to...

My original plan - before posting this - was to go with wider tires and I would have to remove the FD as that battery limits me to 32 tires. But I don't really need wider tires and I have nothing at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,892
Posted By BNB

Great video! Another can of worms and thread, I...

Great video! Another can of worms and thread, I suppose. My bike is small and I have all that noise he talks about. I spent a lot of time with the bike on the stand trying to figure our what was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,892
Posted By BNB

This will be a temporary modification to get me...

This will be a temporary modification to get me through a few month of wait time for components. In the meantime I really want to enjoy my Sunday gravel rides without having to walk or fry my legs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,892
Posted By BNB

Looking at suggestions I think the 30-46 would...

Looking at suggestions I think the 30-46 would work well ... It's still a 16 tooth jump, but not sure what the issue would be re: etap FD??? I'm far from an expert on bike mechanics though I do try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,892
Posted By BNB

Lots of ideas here for me to digest - and put...

Lots of ideas here for me to digest - and put into my spreadsheet to see the gearing ratios. I appreciate the feedback about less-than-ideal road gearing and spinning out at 16mph would be bummer. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,892
Posted By BNB

convert 2x to 1x for lowest gearing

I'm looking for a way to covert my sram red etap 2x 11 speed group to a 1x system to get lowest possible gearing for gravel riding and still be able to use for road riding. Right now I have a 34...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,343
Posted By BNB

thanks to cpach for being helpful and sending...

thanks to cpach for being helpful and sending video link. made all the difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,343
Posted By BNB

As I lost braking power I moved the barrel...

As I lost braking power I moved the barrel adjuster hoping to help the situation but it is apparently a "no-no" with these calipers. TRP recommends a bleed too but all worked fine once I put the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-22, 11:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,343
Posted By BNB

I've been in touch with TRP, via email thanks to...

I've been in touch with TRP, via email thanks to this video, so they're working with me. It would be great to get these expensive (and heavy) calipers working.
to anyone who cares ...
re tandem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,343
Posted By BNB

Thanks for the reality check. I am also finding...

Thanks for the reality check. I am also finding my front braking has become sluggish, to say the least. The mechanic who was able to replace the pads with great difficulty (and the tool he used, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,343
Posted By BNB

Just curious what you found was not easy in...

Just curious what you found was not easy in maintaining the HY/RDs? Were you able to move the pistons in when replacing the pads?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,343
Posted By BNB

Good information, here. I have used bb7 on the...

Good information, here. I have used bb7 on the tandem for years, I know them, they stop a tandem predictably (we're not going down monster mountains with them tho). We did just start having and...
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