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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 170
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I've had them fail when blowing up the tube to...

I've had them fail when blowing up the tube to find a pin hole leak on a following flat.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 521
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I wasn't talking to you in the first place, but...

I wasn't talking to you in the first place, but as usual, you have to insert yourself to apparently up your post count.
That's why you have been on my ignore list for years.
Back to totally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 273
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Just what gears on say a 14-25 9 speed cassette...

Just what gears on say a 14-25 9 speed cassette wouldn't you use?

You have enough posts to add a few pictures to better describe what the heck you are talking about.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 521
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I agree. You don't know. I didn't say I saw...

I agree. You don't know.
I didn't say I saw anything.
Read what I'm writing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 521
Posted By Bill Kapaun

File/scrape it off. The tire will likely handle...

File/scrape it off.
The tire will likely handle the slight dip in the rim.

BTW, look exactly opposite of the valve stem.
See the rim joint with a slight dip?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 611
Posted By Bill Kapaun

As does my 2008 Globe.

As does my 2008 Globe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 138
Posted By Bill Kapaun

You have to look at Shimano's ratings with this...

You have to look at Shimano's ratings with this in mind-
IF for example, a group set's largest cog is 28T, that's what the RDER will be rated at even though it's "probably" good for a couple more....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 129
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Often, when parts are mass produced a set of...

Often, when parts are mass produced a set of dies, punches, molds etc. will be in use at once.
When QC finds a bad part, they know which specific "tool" is at fault.
OR date codes, batch #'s,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 611
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I'm Mavic ignorant, but I think I see your pain.

I'm Mavic ignorant, but I think I see your pain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 611
Posted By Bill Kapaun

No. You then have to reset the RDER in a range it...

No. You then have to reset the RDER in a range it wasn't designed to operate in. You'll probably get by, but why open a can of worms when the other way is far superior?
You can decrease the amount...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 611
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF that's just a standard cone/locknut type- ...

IF that's just a standard cone/locknut type-
Get a 5mm longer axle and a 5mm spacer. (old parts bin) If it's 4 or 6mm, no big deal.
Install axle with spacer on NDS.
You'll probably have to give...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 300
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Haven't you watched police chase videos? Any...

Haven't you watched police chase videos? Any idiot can roll a car.

My point is that's a lot of weight (2 semi fat tired bikes) on a small car.
You may be better served by a rear mount rack.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 300
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If you get too many side G's, does the rack...

If you get too many side G's, does the rack detach or the car tip over?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 611
Posted By Bill Kapaun

That's confusing. What will be the intended...

That's confusing.

What will be the intended purpose of an old steel 135mm frame?

You could just use 130mm and squeeze things together.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 595
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I'm not looking at your links, but in general,...

I'm not looking at your links, but in general, they tend to show more wear than actual.

Mine reads about .25% high, but I allow for that. It works fine for a quick check on good chains.
When in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 342
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Here's a link to an exploded view for the LP-27...

Here's a link to an exploded view for the LP-27...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF the "engine" is spinning at the same RPM. ...

IF the "engine" is spinning at the same RPM.
Unlikely for a "casual" cyclist. It would require an extreme degree of fitness to do so at those speeds due to wind resistance. For somebody my age, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 351
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Put the chain on the smallest ring (front) &...

Put the chain on the smallest ring (front) & smallest cog (back)
Now stand 5-8 feet or so behind the bike and "sight" down the chain like a rifle. (it helps if you can have someone hold the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,106
Posted By Bill Kapaun

So you buy a stolen bike for $40 just so you can...

So you buy a stolen bike for $40 just so you can revive an 8 year old thread?
Ignore List
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 351
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF you existing RDER works, keep it. Size the...

IF you existing RDER works, keep it.
Size the chain for BIG:BIG.
Worst case is you have a tiny bit of chain sag when using the smallest ring:cog.
That's a really dumb combination to use.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 162
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Are you sure there aren't "teeth missing" at...

Are you sure there aren't "teeth missing" at regular intervals around the ring.
aka "shift aids".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If you're a casual rider, even a Tourney level...

If you're a casual rider, even a Tourney level would suffice.

The thing NOT to do is 'upgrade" too much.
As you increase the number of speeds, the cage etc. gets slightly narrower each step,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 628
Posted By Bill Kapaun

To add to that- IF you can prop up the rear...

To add to that-
IF you can prop up the rear wheel and spin the pedals-
Slowly turn them and observe the amount of "sag" in the chain after 8-10 revolutions.
IF the chain ring & cog are centered,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 405
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I recently changed the 11-36 on my Ebike to a...

I recently changed the 11-36 on my Ebike to a 14-30 I made up from parts.
RDER is a RD-592 which specifies an 11T smallest and 3x largest.
I didn't touch ANY adjustment screw.
I turned the barrel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By Bill Kapaun

And I thought you'd actually read post #8

And I thought you'd actually read post #8
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 473
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Did you look at the resolution of the pressure...

Did you look at the resolution of the pressure gauge? A little bit of "stiction" and the tire will be blowing off the rim before the needle moves.
Trying to read 30-100 PSI on a 6000 PSI gauge is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 142
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Are you brake discs Center Lock or 6 Bolt? IF...

Are you brake discs Center Lock or 6 Bolt?
IF they don't match what you have, you'll also have to buy discs. Maybe you're due anyway??

These rims are about 5MM wider and thus would be more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,273
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Don't care.

Don't care.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,273
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I love closely spaced gears. I often shift 2 at...

I love closely spaced gears.
I often shift 2 at a time when accelerating.
Once up to speed, I can shift 1 tooth as head/tail winds change slightly or the slope has slight changes and maintain the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 473
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Sure, but why would you adapt a 4500 PSI...

Sure, but why would you adapt a 4500 PSI compressor when cheap pancake compressors can be had for much less.

What's the air volume? A hand pump may be faster.
EDIT:
The gauge on this would be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Most any decent hardware store will have a...

Most any decent hardware store will have a threaded fasteners. Some may not carry that small size though.
Look for an actual "threaded fastener" store in your locale.
I'd guess that size is between...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Maybe time for the poster to buy a set of METRIC...

Maybe time for the poster to buy a set of METRIC hex wrenches from 2-8 (or slightly larger)
I think on a set screw type the wrench size matches the thread size???
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If the other screws from your parts diagram are...

If the other screws from your parts diagram are Metric, presume the screws you need are also Metric. Or SAE:SAE etc.
That only leaves 2-3 sizes that would match.
Stop by the hardware store and buy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By Bill Kapaun

.......If this is how the screw is supposed to be...

.......If this is how the screw is supposed to be installed, how can you adjust it with the head inside the lever?

Look closer and you'll likely see that it takes an Allen (hex) wrench
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By Bill Kapaun

You'll notice my model is a 2019, so going on 5...

You'll notice my model is a 2019, so going on 5 years. Battery life is a looming concern and I'm looking for options BEFORE I need one.
I've only had it about 2 months and probably have about 70...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF you have a store that specializes in E Bikes,...

IF you have a store that specializes in E Bikes, maybe they have some "magic tricks" to revive or know of a place that can "rebuild" the battery for less money than a new battery.

Apparently, a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,273
Posted By Bill Kapaun

It's not written in stone. Sometimes they can...

It's not written in stone. Sometimes they can change due to parts availability etc.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 481
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Along those lines- Crank the chain backwards...

Along those lines-
Crank the chain backwards and observe the RDER pulleys. Often, chain "aberrations" will show up as a noticeable "twitch".
Quick & free to do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,273
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF a 13-23 was the factory cassette, I'm pretty...

IF a 13-23 was the factory cassette, I'm pretty sure you have a short cage RDER and it won't handle a larger cassette.

Cheap route- Get a low level Shimano RDER such as this-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,348
Posted By Bill Kapaun

This is how I do a quick check and keep the hands...

This is how I do a quick check and keep the hands clean.
Put it on BIG:BIG and see how much "slack" you can pull.
Make sure you have "some"....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 397
Posted By Bill Kapaun

264mm sounds a couple/few mm too long. Usually,...

264mm sounds a couple/few mm too long. Usually, 259-261 mm seem to fit a lot of wheels.

IF you have a bike shop handy, just remove another spoke so you can measure it properly.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 670
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Like this? ...

Like this?
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,294
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Ask them what they think about upgrading your...

Ask them what they think about upgrading your frame. They deal with a lot of low end bikes.
Maybe they have a much better "foundation" (frame) to build on in their used stuff.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 478
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Just a shot in the dark, but was the spindle...

Just a shot in the dark, but was the spindle possibly "flipped"?
Often spindles have an offset with the DS being longer than the NDS.

EDIT: This is what Sheldon shows-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By Bill Kapaun

36.8 cm is maybe a frame size? It would be a...

36.8 cm is maybe a frame size? It would be a pretty small frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Before I started messing with bicycles.

Before I started messing with bicycles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Who? Never heard of a UniGlide Free Wheel. Just...

Who?
Never heard of a UniGlide Free Wheel. Just UniGlide Cassettes.
That's just a Free Wheel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Bill Kapaun

The 6100 is a series and likely covers doubles &...

The 6100 is a series and likely covers doubles & triples? maybe even 1X?
The left arm would be the same for all, since there are no chain rings to mount.
175mm is the length.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 771
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Do what works best for YOU and the gears you use...

Do what works best for YOU and the gears you use while staying withing limits of the FDER travel.

I tend to use the middle ring the most, so I use a slightly longer spindle.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 902
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Ditto- I was recently bequeathed an Ebike and...

Ditto-
I was recently bequeathed an Ebike and although I could probably maintain 15-17 mph on max assist with 76 year old, beat up knees and a lung capacity of 28%, I simply don't want to screw with...
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