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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

well. it seems to be a frame alignment problem. ...

well. it seems to be a frame alignment problem.
Malcom has the needed tools (see attached)
the drop out alignment too photo is the After Photo. it was woefully off level and not parallels...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

with the wheel min the correct orientation I get...

with the wheel min the correct orientation I get a gap between the side if the seat stay and the top of the brake track:

LH side 27mm
RH side about 34mm

with the wheel flipped. about the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

Yes I want to ride the bike . but I am heading...

Yes I want to ride the bike .
but I am heading off on a Two week excursion in about a week and so I would like to try to resolve wheel and brakes before I leave.

what do you mean by "bring the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

But if I slide that RH Pad higher in the slot it...

But if I slide that RH Pad higher in the slot it would be hitting the tire instead of the rim brake track when applied.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

that first photo was just to show the tire...

that first photo was just to show the tire orientation. I had just reinstalled the caliper arms to make sure the spring pins were in the same hole (which they weren't but that didn't change anything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By pstock

Could you share a photo of what these mods look...

Could you share a photo of what these mods look like?
I am not familiar with the term Bellmouth (and google is not helping me any)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

Ahh, yes. that top photo was mostly meant to show...

Ahh, yes. that top photo was mostly meant to show the orientation of the tire relative to the frame (that hole and the silver bolt) which all looks "Off centre" to my eye.

at that point I had been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

I wish it were as simple as spring tension...

I wish it were as simple as spring tension adjustment.
but the brake pads are correctly gapped Left and Right and the arms spring back equally.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

Update. so to recap. the brake pads are...

Update.
so to recap.
the brake pads are equidistant from the rims so it is not a question of spring tension.
which pointed me to my wheel not being centered. maybe due to the dishing being off.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 768
Posted By pstock

One V brake arm sticks out too far

"Why" you were probably not wondering "is peter swapping on and testing every set of 20inch wheels he has? Instead of cleaning up the garage like he promised"

I swapped from short arm Tektro...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By pstock

Can I just drill, file (or pry?) open my dropouts?

I am having a devil of a time installing a rear wheel on a Bike Friday of mine.
some rears fit okay, others are a complete struggle, some are impossible

looking at the RH rear dropout it seems...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By pstock

Thank you. Yes, while all the instructions I...

Thank you.
Yes, while all the instructions I read called for a 10mm it took a 12mm inserted from the NDS to extract the threaded stump (I expect this is a non-standard FH to need 12mm)
But At my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By pstock

yes. on closer inspection (with some local expert...

yes. on closer inspection (with some local expert eyes) I'm told the part of the FH that attaches to the hub has snapped off. hence the no Grab.
sorry to bother you all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By pstock

Freehub not Engaging under load. no Drive.

my GoTo local bike diagnostician is closed today so I am going to toss another problem up here I'm afraid.

I am rehabbing a cheap 8S City bike that has been left out in the elements it seems.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 392
Posted By pstock

What beast of a Freehub is this?

a friend was struggling to extract what he'd thought was an 8S Freewheel.
after much struggle a FH body revealed itself.
but neither of us have ever seen anything similar.
a triple step down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By pstock

fitting a 7S Uniglide wheel (freehub play, etc.)

a bit of a mulitpart question.

I was trying to install and test (to see if a Suntour Vx RD could actually handle a 30T sprocket) that 7S Uniglide 14-30T cassette today.
in High gear the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By pstock

Removing the Lever/Cam head off a QR skewer

is there any way to remove the lever/cam head from a QR skewer?

going through my bin of QR skewers I find I have some nice ones - Dura Ace, Mavic, Spidel, Suzue, Maillard, Sachs - that are missing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By pstock

turned out to be 1x Bad bearing inside the hub...

turned out to be 1x Bad bearing inside the hub itself. nothing to do with the freehub
diagnosed in about 5 secs by Malcolm of Biseagal bike shop in Toronto.

knocked out and replaced (a #6001...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 295
Posted By pstock

accckk. and I actually found the wheel (among...

accckk.
and I actually found the wheel (among my 50+ wheelsets that have piled up over the years) that this cassette must have come off if.

I would say What A Dope but it has probably been 15 +...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 295
Posted By pstock

but would the entire Dura Ace Uniglide FH body...

but would the entire Dura Ace Uniglide FH body have been a smaller diameter? or just the last threaded bit?

because my cogs 1-6 fit onto a standard hyperglide FH body.
if the DA uniglide cogs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 295
Posted By pstock

that would explain things. thank you.

that would explain things.
thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 295
Posted By pstock

What looks like 7S Uniglide cassette last sprocket does not thread on

I spent today (it was just still too cold to ride) sorting through my bin of 50+ cassettes trying to ID and tag everything.

but one has me stumped.

it looks like a 7S Uniglide cassette.
and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By pstock

Hmmm, well I soaked the hub overnight and then...

Hmmm, well I soaked the hub overnight and then dribbled in a good amount of lub to the DS face.
but when I took it out for a test run just now, it was still making noise.

though it's actually...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By pstock

I feels pretty smooth when I just spin it by...

I feels pretty smooth when I just spin it by hand.

short of further disassembly, how would I get lube in there? just dribble it in with the drive side facing up? (when I do it seems to be going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By pstock

Troubleshooting a Reynolds freehub

this otherwise decent Reynolds wheelset makes a horrible crunching sound when pedaling under load.
not when freewheeling ; only when I apply load.

this style hub has grub screws on either end of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By pstock

thank you. my Today project was not a permanent...

thank you.
my Today project was not a permanent installation of the cranks but rather just to temporarily remove the LH arm so I could access something near the bottom bracket.
Understanding how it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 442
Posted By pstock

Hack for removing a Hollow tech crank cap?

I don't have the tool handy to remove this crank arm cap.
there must be a hack to get it off without the correct key.
anyone?...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 242
Posted By pstock

Ahhh, I'm sorry, I should have been clearer. this...

Ahhh, I'm sorry, I should have been clearer. this question reates to bikes that are already built. maybe this is not the right section of Bike Forums to have asked this question. I just thought that...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 242
Posted By pstock

Dedacciai EOM 14.5 versus EOM 16.5?

I have been asked what the difference is between these two (presumably different) tubesets.
anyone know?

Peter
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By pstock

Success!!

After a day of soaking in motor oil i was finally able to bang this pin out, with a sledge hammer and anvil
I'll order replacement from BF.

Thank you all....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By pstock

I thought about that. but To correctly...

I thought about that.

but To correctly reassemble the rear section, two bolts threaded into the ends of the pin and clamp the flanges to the pin.
so: BOLT + FLANGES + PIN becomes effectively one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By pstock

Extracting a hinge pin on a Bike Friday folder

I have a problem with a Bike Friday but it is more of a general mechanical problem than a BF-specific problem so I thought I would ask here for herlp.
I am breaking down a Bike Friday folding bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By pstock

Never Mind. Yup that is how it works. I was...

Never Mind.
Yup that is how it works.
I was able to zoom in on that instruction sheet and it seemed pretty clear that the "special tool" is only required to install the outer cap on first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By pstock

Sugino Autex crankbolt extraction steps?

I am disassembling (for repaint) a bike that has the Sugino Autex crank bolt system.

while I found an exploded schematic of what the system looks like, I have not been able to find a description...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

Fortunately i have a vast supply of Bottom...

Fortunately i have a vast supply of Bottom Brackets and Crank sets i can swap on if necessary
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

It was actually $1.50 (stuff is more expensive up...

It was actually $1.50 (stuff is more expensive up here in Canada).

I'll see how this holds up Now

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

I will put the bike aside until i have the...

I will put the bike aside until i have the correct tools.
It though is my main transportation and so i was just trying to keep it on the road.
Thank you for your help
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

It was holding okay for a few days but now it...

It was holding okay for a few days but now it just loosens off after 5minutes of riding.

Though i currently only have an 8mm allen key in a short handled multitool so i am not getting a lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

I have a torque set for bikes but i dont think it...

I have a torque set for bikes but i dont think it has a head as large as 8mm.
And i don't think it is designed to do high torques (i think i read that this needs lile 45Nm?)
I've only used my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

I took my cranks apart too, to investigate. (my...

I took my cranks apart too, to investigate.
(my other Bike Friday Tikit has standard square taper BB and crank arms and so I could not use it to compare Factory Setup)

I found nothing washer wise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

I will work through everything today. thank you

I will work through everything today.
thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

I am back. (sorry, I seem to have have had...

I am back. (sorry, I seem to have have had Notifications turned on for this thread)
indeed it is 8mm for the bolt that affixes the crank arm to the BB spindle and a 10mm that tightens the outer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By pstock

Brilliant. that makes it clear. thank you ...

Brilliant.
that makes it clear.
thank you
(and Yes, I will try to remember to google stuff before I waste people's time here.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

You are correct. GXP. and the manual seems to...

You are correct. GXP.
and the manual seems to call for a #8 tightened to 48-54 N-m
(though this instruction sheet doesn't really show two NDS bolts. I might have the wrong instruction sheet.)

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By pstock

Disassembling these MDK FD-7 folding pedals

My MDK pedals have some play in the axles.
i would like to investigate and adjust them if possible.

But i cannot for my life figure out how to accesa the axle and bearings.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By pstock

Is this just a dust cap or does it have to be very tight?

I am having a bit of if trouble with my LH crank arm coming loose.
I think this is the Hollowtech Correction: SRAM GXP system - outboard cups, splined BB axle - except that one inner bolt threads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By pstock

My thought exactly (does DG cover FDs?) But the...

My thought exactly (does DG cover FDs?)
But the other respondents here apparently found their infornation on DG.
It might be buried under the Documentation section.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By pstock

That's clearly the answer. I guess I've come to...

That's clearly the answer.
I guess I've come to rely in Velobase because it covers so much ground - makes and parts categories.
But that's alsonits weakness - it isnt 100% comprehensive.
For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By pstock

what Campagnolo FD would this be?

I spent a rainy afternoon working through a couple of bins of bike parts, IDing them, photographing them, cataloging them
But one part - a Campagnolo Front derailleur - has me stumped.
I've combed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By pstock

Am i missing inserts for these Campagnolo Ergo ahifters?

You know how sometimes the little curves inserts on the backs of Campagnolo Ergo shifters can go missing?

I was getting ready to use these Campagnolo shifters (which I think/thought were 8S Chorus...
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