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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,834
Posted By operator

Can't believe someone got the diagnosis right ...

Can't believe someone got the diagnosis right

This is the ONLY thing that matches those symptoms.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,458
Posted By operator

You know you can call Giant right?

You know you can call Giant right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,914
Posted By operator

Would make zero sense for the OP to be putting...

Would make zero sense for the OP to be putting this on a derailleur bike, but lets have him confirm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By operator

The real reason for a shorter crank is hip angle...

The real reason for a shorter crank is hip angle in regards to bike fit.

In this scenario with a high BB, people still want max clearance when cornering, so shorter cranks ~ 165mm range.

Next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 10:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,013
Posted By operator

What? You have a source for spoke washer use...

What?

You have a source for spoke washer use for non eyeletted rims? First i've ever heard of this in 12 years.

Inflated tire spoke tension is the ONLY tension that matters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 10:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,359
Posted By operator

I've made my fair share of mistakes on customer...

I've made my fair share of mistakes on customer bikes, a good shop always has your back, even when you ****ed up.

It doesn't cost that much money in the long run to fix whatever is broken and to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,323
Posted By operator

Because I just told you. 10+ years shop...

Because I just told you.

10+ years shop experience, it isn't going to matter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By operator

Road morph is a great pump, i've literally had...

Road morph is a great pump, i've literally had mine for 10 years and it's still working great.

This was before lezynes time. Still one of few acutal "mini floor pumps" out there if you don't care...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,311
Posted By operator

This was already instantly true when chains when...

This was already instantly true when chains when to 7/8 speed and started peening rivets.

Not new information or technology.

Really only use a chain tool to size now. Almost never to reconnect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,609
Posted By operator

Yes it's a safer bet, good ******g luck finding...

Yes it's a safer bet, good ******g luck finding 36h rims and hubs. Does not make sense anymore to get those 4 extra spokes at the huge expense of rim and hub selection.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By operator

:lol: :love:

:lol: :love:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,624
Posted By operator

Cable isn't slipping in the anchor, or breaking...

Cable isn't slipping in the anchor, or breaking is it?

Check close to the head of the cable and inspect length of cable. Especially if it hasn't been replaced in a while.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,403
Posted By operator

All the shiumano dura ace road cranks went to the...

All the shiumano dura ace road cranks went to the same BCD a WHILE ago so that you didn't need to buy a different crank to go from say 50/34 to 53/39. Pretty sure that's still the case.

110mm bcd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,323
Posted By operator

This isn't a engine rebuild. 5nm or 6nm...

This isn't a engine rebuild.

5nm or 6nm doesn't ******g matter.

Go ride your ******g bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,608
Posted By operator

You'll want the topeak mountain morph. Not...

You'll want the topeak mountain morph.

Not the road morph. Road morph is for low volume high pressure tires.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 01:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,106
Posted By operator

The problem with rebiuldable and adjustable BB's...

The problem with rebiuldable and adjustable BB's is that they have to be rebuilt and adjusted.

Shimano sealed cartridge bb's last so frigging long it makes almost no sense to run a loose ball bb...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By operator

Given what the op said, a wheelbuild without a...

Given what the op said, a wheelbuild without a tensionmeter or any of the tools will NOT be cheaper than buying a wheel outright. Not even close.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,359
Posted By operator

Highly unlikey it'll damage cogs. Usually at...

Highly unlikey it'll damage cogs.

Usually at most RD, hanger obviously and chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-19, 12:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,359
Posted By operator

If this was our shop. We would repair all....

If this was our shop.

We would repair all. Regardless of who was at fault, there was a repair and a failure afterwards. We always do a 30 day repair warranty on EVERYTHING. Now this isn't a black...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-19, 12:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,359
Posted By operator

Another joke. RDs wear out. You weren't...

Another joke.

RDs wear out. You weren't there you don't know what state it was in. Perhaps it was worn out enough to have play in the pivots, maybe the spring was losing tension and binding.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-19, 12:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,359
Posted By operator

Means absolutely nothing. Could be...

Means absolutely nothing.

Could be coincidence, maybe it's not. No way to prove either.



Joke.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-19, 12:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,359
Posted By operator

You guys recommending hangers be replaced for...

You guys recommending hangers be replaced for minor bends, obviously never worked in a shop.

1) Hangers are realigned on a daily basis at the shop level, for non excessive bends
2) I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-19, 12:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,946
Posted By operator

Make sure you use a ******g tensionmeter to...

Make sure you use a ******g tensionmeter to tighten your spokes.

Cringed real hard from reading your first post. You don't "tighten spokes until they feel really tight".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-19, 12:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By operator

Speedplay. Probably the least durable,...

Speedplay.

Probably the least durable, highest maintenance pedal i've ever seen in my wrenching career.

******g garbage.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-19, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,069
Posted By operator

These are your standard SPD pedals. MTB Not...

These are your standard SPD pedals. MTB

Not road. Any modern spd replacement cleat will work.

Don't waste your money.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-19, 12:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By operator

Right, so mention axle diameter but not the...

Right, so mention axle diameter but not the actual type of axle. This gets even better
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-19, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,117
Posted By operator

What does this even mean? It's a ******g KMC...

What does this even mean?

It's a ******g KMC Z-Chain 9 speed.
Forum: Rides and Races
07-10-19, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2,479
Views: 183,349
Posted By operator

This thread is still alive!! Dang!

This thread is still alive!! Dang!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-19, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,047
Posted By operator

None of the information you provided makes any...

None of the information you provided makes any sense.

16mm is uncommon for front wheel cones.

No such thing as inner and outer locknnuts. You just have locknuts. They usually take a 17mm.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-19, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By operator

Triple cranks are obsolete for a reason. ...

Triple cranks are obsolete for a reason.

Zero purpose for them now that we have wide range rear cassettes and a billion 2x and 1x drivetrains.

Why do you think MTBs are pretty much devoid of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
Posted By operator

Literally could be anything on the bike. ...

Literally could be anything on the bike.

Process of elimination followed by greasing things that are lacking grease.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-19, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By operator

Probably want to omit "10mm axle" from your...

Probably want to omit "10mm axle" from your description. That's a standard QR hub. Nothing special.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,609
Posted By operator

How about giving the dude a straight answer. ...

How about giving the dude a straight answer.

For his application, on his bike, it's going to be 3x, 32 spoked wheel. For max reliability.

Pretty much 99.99% of the time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-17, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By operator

You're worrying about a problem that doesn't...

You're worrying about a problem that doesn't exist yet.

If it is indeed a bb30 direct fit, it'll be unlikely to creak with the proper installation. If it does you can look at bb30 converter option...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,033
Posted By operator

Or you can get your local shop to do it for $10.

Or you can get your local shop to do it for $10.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 11:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,873
Posted By operator

Welcome to bike ****ing forums

Welcome to bike ****ing forums
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By operator

There is some cases for 11s where this is not...

There is some cases for 11s where this is not true. Some mavic wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By operator

Hilarious, this is so beyond **** it's...

Hilarious, this is so beyond **** it's incomprehensible.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-17, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By operator

Yeah except for the part where shimano made a...

Yeah except for the part where shimano made a *specific* grease for sp41 housing/cables.

Having said that, i've pretty much use this is only a handful of times in my career. Usually by the time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-17, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By operator

Correct answer

Correct answer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-17, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By operator

You using the correct hardware to mount. ...

You using the correct hardware to mount.

From left to right, you have fd, fd hanger (assuming it is curved and not flat) concave washer, then the bolt itself

If that is correct maybe the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-17, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,147
Posted By operator

Yeah because shift performance is only reliant on...

Yeah because shift performance is only reliant on cog to cog spacing.

Could maybe post some correct information for once.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,820
Posted By operator

You basically said a whole lot of nothing. ...

You basically said a whole lot of nothing.

He has a 6700 setup, not a 6800. Those groups and specs are completely different. The 6800 in particular has the option of putting on stupidly low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,820
Posted By operator

Dude has a 6700 setup. None of those...

Dude has a 6700 setup.

None of those derailleurs were ever rated for more than a 28.

Having said that, doesn't mean you can't put on a 30 or a 32, you just don't know if the b-screw will allow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 11:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,133
Posted By operator

Was the wheel checked for dish with the tire...

Was the wheel checked for dish with the tire inflated to normal riding pressure?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,822
Posted By operator

You can buy a rebuild kit for that pump. That...

You can buy a rebuild kit for that pump. That might fix that issue
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By operator

Honestly highly doubt that bb change gave you...

Honestly highly doubt that bb change gave you however many more watts you needed to break your PR.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,634
Posted By operator

This is probably the best answer. Short of...

This is probably the best answer.

Short of dumping the 25 and going back to a 23.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,390
Posted By operator

Listen to this person and you waste gigantic...

Listen to this person and you waste gigantic amounts of time doing **** all.

Put chain on and ride bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,275
Posted By operator

If you mean by "special grease gun", any grease...

If you mean by "special grease gun", any grease gun with a needle nose tip, then yeah.

It's ****ing special.
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