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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-17-18, 10:57 AM

Replies: 8

FD cable interfering with derailleur swing

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Ok, so I started from the beginning with fresh...

Ok, so I started from the beginning with fresh cable and housing and checked to make sure the cable is routed properly through the anchor. I worked through installation according to the fd manual and...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-12-18, 11:50 AM

Replies: 8

FD cable interfering with derailleur swing

Views: 1,526

Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Thanks speedevil ! I do have extra housing, but I...

Thanks speedevil ! I do have extra housing, but I appreciate your generous offer :)

I tried it-but still having trouble: I can shift it manually (tugging on the cable) but otherwise can't get the...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-10-18, 05:03 PM

Replies: 10

Tires

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

I heartily recommend the Continental...

I heartily recommend the Continental Gatorskins...My last pair lasted so long with no flats that I had to relearn how to change a tube when I tried different tires. I ride where it's impossible to...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-10-18, 04:19 PM

Replies: 8

FD cable interfering with derailleur swing

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

FD cable interfering with derailleur swing

I'm installing a Shimano Tiagra (FD-4400). Normal routing of the cable (through a guide on the bottom bracket and up) leads to either the cable rubbing on the chain guide inner plate or scraping on...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-16-18, 10:19 AM

Replies: 5

Stem and shim height compatibility

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Thanks HillRider!

Thanks HillRider!

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-15-18, 01:10 PM

Replies: 5

Stem and shim height compatibility

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Stem and shim height compatibility

I'm replacing the stem on a 1" steer tube, so I need a stem shim. Can I safely use a 38mm shim with a 40mm stack height stem? If not, is there a reason why 40mm stem shims aren't available where 40mm...

Forum: Introductions

10-09-17, 06:08 PM

Replies: 7

Hi :)

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Thanks for the warm welcomes! But Ma'am-not...

Thanks for the warm welcomes! But Ma'am-not Georgie Boy ;)

Yeah-it's the "raciest" bike I've ridden...I'm still dialing it in, but it's been fast fun the couple of rides I've gotten in on it!

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-09-17, 05:48 PM

Replies: 6

Shimano 600 FD pinch bolt hole stripped?

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Thank you, Andy and HillRider-I got some nuts for...

Thank you, Andy and HillRider-I got some nuts for the back. My first tightening snapped the bolt, but my second try is holding so far...good enough for now!

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-05-17, 07:29 PM

Replies: 6

Shimano 600 FD pinch bolt hole stripped?

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

What I originally thought were the hole threads,...

What I originally thought were the hole threads, upon inspection, actually appear to be a coil. Should I try and pull that out and put a new one in? Is there a solution that will stand up to repeated...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-05-17, 06:50 PM

Replies: 6

Shimano 600 FD pinch bolt hole stripped?

Views: 2,248

Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Shimano 600 FD pinch bolt hole stripped?

Putting my STI shifters on a new-to-me QR Kilo and when I routed new cables on the Shimano 600 FD (double) I got it shifting (but jamming the chain when going from little to big) until I tested it...

Forum: Introductions

10-05-17, 06:11 PM

Replies: 7

Hi :)

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Posted By CuriousGeorgie

Hi :)

Longtime reader, first time poster here.

I've been self-identifying as a cyclist for a few years now and am learning lots as I wrench on my own rides: a '13 Surly Cross-Check, a '90 Trek 820, and...

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