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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By schnurrp

The races appear to be okay but I haven't cleaned...

The races appear to be okay but I haven't cleaned them with solvent yet.

Will this crank set mount on any square taper bottom bracket of the right size?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By schnurrp

That makes sense 3alarmer. When I removed the...

That makes sense 3alarmer. When I removed the first one the crank bolt was rusty but it came out with no problem and yes the threads used by the crank puller were in good condition.

And, yes, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By schnurrp

I used the two hole method and it worked very...

I used the two hole method and it worked very easily. Caps were not tight or stuck, to my surprise, just lacking a way to provide force. Five mm hex hole on the caps does go all the way through. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By schnurrp

Thanks. The 5mm hex in mine do not go all...

Thanks.

The 5mm hex in mine do not go all the way through. They have a bottom. I guess I will try the two drilled holes solution to start with.

In case you're wondering the bike is a mid-80s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-23, 04:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By schnurrp

Okay. The few that I saw for sale on ebay showed...

Okay. The few that I saw for sale on ebay showed the "hex" hole going all the way through the cap which I think would defeat the purpose of having a cap. All appear to have been distorted a bit by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By schnurrp

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By schnurrp

shimano crank dust cap removal

I have crank dust caps on a recently acquired bike that I can't see how to remove. They are part of a Shimano golden arrow crank set and they appear to have a hex fitting in the middle but 5mm is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,823
Posted By schnurrp

My bike before I started modifying was 52-42-30. ...

My bike before I started modifying was 52-42-30. I knew the style of riding I was going to do on the paved greenway trails would be maybe 12-14 mph max (trails are shared with walkers) but the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-21, 06:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,823
Posted By schnurrp

How far above the front chain ring can a derailer...

How far above the front chain ring can a derailer be installed without sacrificing function?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-21, 06:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,823
Posted By schnurrp

I decided to buy a SHIMANO XT FD-M8020-D 2x11...

I decided to buy a SHIMANO XT FD-M8020-D 2x11 Front Derailleur and clip. I'll let you know how it works out.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,823
Posted By schnurrp

front derailer hitting chain stay

Changing a Trek 1500 SLR from a road bike into a hybrid for use on the Raleigh, NC greenways, I wanted to change the triple Sora chain set into a two way, 28/38. This means I have to slide the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-21, 06:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By schnurrp

Oh, okay, "BCD" stands for "bolt circle...

Oh, okay, "BCD" stands for "bolt circle diameter". Of course that changes everything and the knowledge of which is why I decided to join the forum. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By schnurrp

The two outside rings are attached together at...

The two outside rings are attached together at the end of the spokes. The distance between each adjacent hole of this attachment is 74mm. The inner ring has its own attachment on each spoke with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By schnurrp

That helps. I don't know why, though, you can...

That helps. I don't know why, though, you can find for sale a ring described as 24t five bolt 74mm bcd with bolt holes actually about 43mm apart.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By schnurrp

Yes, but my Shimano SORA crank set has both the...

Yes, but my Shimano SORA crank set has both the outer 52t and middle 42t rings attached together at the end of the five spoke crank with bcd 74mm. The inner 30t has its own attachment point on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-21, 04:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By schnurrp

74 mm bcd five bolt chain rings

Doesn't 74mm bcd five bolt establish a minimum diameter for a chain ring? How is it possible for there to be a 74mm bcd five bolt 42 t chain ring and a 74mm bcd five bolt 28 t?

I want to...
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