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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 01:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

Good thing i asked. Thanks.

Good thing i asked. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

Like what RJ the Bike Guy did? Yeah, i’ve seen...

Like what RJ the Bike Guy did? Yeah, i’ve seen him do it on youtube. Seems that could damage the thread though if one is not careful or experienced.

Anyway got a couple questions. Would a bent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

It’s actually been realigned at a bike shop and...

It’s actually been realigned at a bike shop and the bike shifts fine. But since it’s been bent before, i just want to replace it with a new one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

Just saw them. I’ll check ‘em out.

Just saw them. I’ll check ‘em out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

I’m a bit new to this, why i’m both excited and a...

I’m a bit new to this, why i’m both excited and a bit scared to cause some damage. I usually just bring the bike to a mechanic. But now i wanted to learn on my own, make this a new hobby. I’ll see if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

If i see a decently priced one, i just might buy...

If i see a decently priced one, i just might buy it and learn this thing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

I paid the bike mechanic around $10 when i had my...

I paid the bike mechanic around $10 when i had my hanger aligned. It’s cheaper here, most shops just charge $1 for a tune up. I’ll probably end up bringing the bike to him again.

Anyway, i’ll go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

Dang. I thought i just need to put the new...

Dang. I thought i just need to put the new hanger, then the rd and wheels, do some tune up and that’s it. Didn’t know i need to do alignment check. How do i align this though, would i need an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

Here’s the hanger on my bike and the one i...

Here’s the hanger on my bike and the one i bought.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1880x2000/23b9cbd9_0694_4341_981d_ea5afa556dfc_0ceaf7fd59a3b40e3991b280316a73007c078316.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

The hanger on the bike was straightened with an...

The hanger on the bike was straightened with an alignment tool 2 yrs ago in a bike shop. Bike fell due to strong wind. It’s always at the back of my mind to replace it when i find one, for peace of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

I’ll remember that. Thanks!

I’ll remember that. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

Oh that’s loctite? Yeah, the screws have them....

Oh that’s loctite? Yeah, the screws have them. Had a real hard time finding a replacement dropout for my caad8. Almost bought a china made one. Got no t-handle but i got long bondhus hex wrenches....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 11:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,244
Posted By iamLefty

Replacing Dropout

Will be replacing the dropout of my bike. A few questions.

1. Do i need to grease the threads of the dropout screws and the rd? And do i need to grease the upper part of the dropout as well?

2....
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