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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-02-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Absolutely spot on. I had not heard of the blendr...

Absolutely spot on. I had not heard of the blendr system, but I like the idea. Thank you 👍
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Well that's true. But to be fair, I commute all...

Well that's true. But to be fair, I commute all year round and so do not own a car. Also, the bike had a massive 500 bucks off it in a January sale.
I think if you're going north of 5000 miles a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-23, 12:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Once again, thank you guys so much for your many...

Once again, thank you guys so much for your many suggestions. It is nice to see some truly 'novel' ideas coming out.
Hopefully a suitable, available and novel idea will rise to the surface.
To...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Yeah, you're totally right.

Yeah, you're totally right.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Thanks so much for all your ideas so far. I...

Thanks so much for all your ideas so far.
I really appreciate it.
There are some great suggestions there.
I also came across a droid orb, its only a be seen light, and it's square but it is very,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Hmm, good observations there. I looked at...

Hmm, good observations there. I looked at magicshine's store. The offerings there are fairly generic.
Ideally, I'd like a flat, round light in front of the stem plate with the battery in the stem or...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

And you didn't point any of that out before...

And you didn't point any of that out before seizing the opportunity to be an arse.
Life's full of lessons.
I suppose the next lesson I get to learn is how quickly you can use your "senior" status...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Whilst this example is rather hideously modern,...

Whilst this example is rather hideously modern, it does utilise a centre mount and the designers have paid careful attention to the lenses so as not to dazzle other road users:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Thank you Troul, when I get out of work I'll take...

Thank you Troul, when I get out of work I'll take a pic of the cockpit. 👍
Here's a shop pic:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Now that is very beautiful. I have considered...

Now that is very beautiful.
I have considered the dynamo solution, the retro lamps do look very cool and totally blend in with the bike.
In fact, this option is still very much on the table.
I do...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-12-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Well well. That didn't take long did it. At...

Well well.
That didn't take long did it.
At no point did I suggest NOT using a light.
Don't worry though Coyote, I have been on this forum before and am aware that a few of you like to revel in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-12-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Cheers for your reply. I'm a commuter who works...

Cheers for your reply.
I'm a commuter who works shifts, so I cycle at all times of the day and year.
I'm quite happy with 2-300 lumins, I could probably do with a little less.
I shall check out...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-12-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tawraste666

Headlamp solution

Hey all,
Does anyone have any novel ideas for the problem that is a bloody ugly headlight on a beautiful roadbike?
I know that it is an absolute safety necessity, but I am in the grip of an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,035
Posted By Tawraste666

Brilliant, thanks very much guys :thumb:

Brilliant, thanks very much guys :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,035
Posted By Tawraste666

Bugger, that calc wont let me choose 18 spokes...

Bugger, that calc wont let me choose 18 spokes for the front wheel, or different lacing for each side of the back wheel.
Any other ideas anyone?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,035
Posted By Tawraste666

Nice one Andy, that's exactly what I was looking...

Nice one Andy, that's exactly what I was looking for.
I really like your idea of working the maths backwards, I can't believe I didn't think of that as I do it in my job every day....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,035
Posted By Tawraste666

Straight pull spoke calculation

Hi all,
Looking to swop out some straight pull areo blades for nice round spokes, and I have found that the existing spokes are 2mm longer due to the spoke nipples having a castelated crown for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 563
Posted By Tawraste666

I suggest that the cogs would need to be far more...

I suggest that the cogs would need to be far more worn than that for it to skip when turning by hand.
5 seconds with a hanger alignment tool might, just might save you some cash.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 901
Posted By Tawraste666

Lezyne do a tiny 3 way one which I have. It...

Lezyne do a tiny 3 way one which I have. It weighs next to nothing and is fairly resistant to rust.
However, since discovering urior wrenches I am very reluctant to use a wrench that does not grip...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 563
Posted By Tawraste666

Before spending more cash have you checked the...

Before spending more cash have you checked the rear derailleur hanger alignment?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,097
Posted By Tawraste666

No, get good stuff. A friend of mine used a...

No, get good stuff.
A friend of mine used a poundshop puncture repair kit and had the glue melt right off the tube due to the heat generated from braking on a fast and long descent.
Personally, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,844
Posted By Tawraste666

I had a new wheel on a new bike that didn't have...

I had a new wheel on a new bike that didn't have enough grease and it went bad.
Having caught it relatively early I was able to save the races. The bearings were a couple of pounds for 100 on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-22, 03:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 635
Posted By Tawraste666

Sounds to me like the crank needs to be taken...

Sounds to me like the crank needs to be taken off, cleaned and inspected. If all races, bearings, threads etc are in good condition then they can be regreased and reinstalled.
Cross the bridge of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,525
Posted By Tawraste666

The park tension meter, like any measuring guage...

The park tension meter, like any measuring guage is only any good if it is calibrated, maintained, and used in a consistent manner.
Calibrating is easy. Rig up a spoke to a luggage scales and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 476
Posted By Tawraste666

Before spending any cash, why not try cleaning...

Before spending any cash, why not try cleaning the rotor, pads and calipers, straighten the rotors, and align the calipers followed by a decent bedding in?
This eliminated 99% of squealing on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 865
Posted By Tawraste666

That is awesome. I must have one....

That is awesome.
I must have one....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 865
Posted By Tawraste666

ACF-50 for chain lube and all round corrosion...

ACF-50 for chain lube and all round corrosion protection. Also makes cleaning down a simple wipe down affair.
Quicksilver 2-4-c with teflon marine grease for bearings.
Urior wrenches.
And a proper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,525
Posted By Tawraste666

It is worth calibrating your tension meter. At...

It is worth calibrating your tension meter. At least you will know it is accurate, and then over time you will come to rely on it less and less as you get used to what you are aiming for.
For what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,070
Posted By Tawraste666

If you want to understand the strength of wheels...

If you want to understand the strength of wheels and how their construction deals with cyclic forces spend some time watching Bill Mould on youtube.
Bill's explanations are excellent, and he likes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-22, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By Tawraste666

I have seen those loose threads on my conti 4...

I have seen those loose threads on my conti 4 seasons. I emailed continental and sentvthem pictures. They replied very quickly and told me not to worry, carefully cut them off.
As for cracking, crap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 814
Posted By Tawraste666

I recently had a barrel adjuster do this in a...

I recently had a barrel adjuster do this in a brake caliper. I drilled it out, but it was a very near thing not to damage the threads because the threads had galled together.
It basically meant that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By Tawraste666

How loud is the squeak? I recently chased down...

How loud is the squeak?
I recently chased down a squeak that dissapeared when I got out of the saddle.
It was my shorts on the saddle.
Looking for noises can be a proper rabbit hole.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,074
Posted By Tawraste666

There are tonnes of vids on youtube showing short...

There are tonnes of vids on youtube showing short sections of old chains being used as hinges.
And new hinges are expensive these days.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,077
Posted By Tawraste666

That bike of yours looks lovely and shiny! ...

That bike of yours looks lovely and shiny!

If you can manage it, I think a video would really help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,036
Posted By Tawraste666

Indeed it is. The data sheet states not...

Indeed it is. The data sheet states not considered a danger to the environment or to aquatic organisms.
Apparently the really toxic stuff was all outlawed years ago.
That said, the sink is in a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-22, 02:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,920
Posted By Tawraste666

I recently enquired about a course and spoke to...

I recently enquired about a course and spoke to the tutor on the phone.
I explained my level of competancy and asked if I would get time on the course to clear up and deepen my understanding of why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-22, 02:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,077
Posted By Tawraste666

Any chance you can do a video of this? If you...

Any chance you can do a video of this?
If you can't post links, you can alter the link by popping a space in it.

Being allergic to spending money, my first step would be to take things apart so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-22, 02:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,060
Posted By Tawraste666

Congrats to the OP! It can be a bit of a nerve...

Congrats to the OP! It can be a bit of a nerve wracking thing to tackle.
If you want to go further, there's a book by Roger Musson that clearly explains everything. A couple of scrap wheels for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,036
Posted By Tawraste666

I quite agree, but thought it simpler to not...

I quite agree, but thought it simpler to not break down into every variant. The OP had already done it, I thought I would look like a tool calling him a novice.
I also thought I would look rude if I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,036
Posted By Tawraste666

Agreed, no need to clean a brand new chain. As...

Agreed, no need to clean a brand new chain. As for the carb cleaner down the drain, thats my cleaning regime:
250 miles, flush with carb carb cleaner then relube with ACF-50.
Both my chains are on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,036
Posted By Tawraste666

Yep, no wear in a week unless you bathe it in...

Yep, no wear in a week unless you bathe it in sand first.
Contaminants in the oil grinding the chain's component parts are what cause wear.

Keep that chain clean and lubed (just 1 drop per...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 681
Posted By Tawraste666

The key to adding hundreds of miles onto those...

The key to adding hundreds of miles onto those drive train parts is keeping them clean and learning how to take them apart and put them back on is vital.
I have two chains, they swap over at 250...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-22, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By Tawraste666

By the way, the one that I drilled was the barrel...

By the way, the one that I drilled was the barrel adjuster.
Won't be doing that again!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-22, 03:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By Tawraste666

Just wanted to let you know that your advice...

Just wanted to let you know that your advice worked! Thanks a lot, you have saved me some money!
I did manage to get the brake pad pin loose by freezing for an hour, but I used your method on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By Tawraste666

Thanks! I'll definately give that one a go....

Thanks! I'll definately give that one a go. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 878
Posted By Tawraste666

Hanger alignment is such an easy and quick check...

Hanger alignment is such an easy and quick check to do, and 90% of the time that's what it is.
Once the hanger is aligned, the barrel adjusting bit takes 10 seconds to do and you wonder why you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 01:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 547
Posted By Tawraste666

I think building a custom cart is the only way...

I think building a custom cart is the only way forward.
If this helps - I wanted all my tools within reach of my hands without having to look and I thought the commercially available bases for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By Tawraste666

Mechanical brake caliper and galling

Hi all,
Looking for a little advice before I get stuck in - I have a TRP spyre type C mechanical brake caliper and I have two bolts and one piston that have galled.
I have removed one bolt by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 12:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,850
Posted By Tawraste666

Plus 1 for buying the tools and doing it...

Plus 1 for buying the tools and doing it yourself.
With the greatest of respect intended, there's loads of bike shops near me and only one guy who actually does everything properly.
The other shops...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-22, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 739
Posted By Tawraste666

Those bite marks on the splines caused by the...

Those bite marks on the splines caused by the cogs could make those noises.
Each cog is sitting inside those grooves making contact with more faces of each cog than it should.
Depending on the...
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