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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By amokeu

Replacement part for xt brake

Hey, does anybody know if there is any parts that will fit on a Deore XT BL-M785-B right hand to replace "Y8VC04000" (the reservoir lid) in black, as I have a chrome one that doesnt match my bike at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,064
Posted By amokeu

How to mount an impossible tyre

Mounting a tyre to my new wheel build, both 27.5, but the tyre is stupidly stiff, nothing on YouTube has worked and it almost feels as if its too small for the rim it's so tight. Anyone got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,599
Posted By amokeu

This is kind of what I was thinking about, I've...

This is kind of what I was thinking about, I've seen a lot about how scratches in carbon can be detrimental, but any cosmetic scratches or scrapes should be absolutely fine? And the level of severity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,599
Posted By amokeu

How strong actually is carbon fibre?

I often see stuff regarding how strong carbon fibre is, but I also see stuff about how risky carbon is as its literally fibre networks, I'm assuming its much stronger than aluminium, however whats...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By amokeu

How would you use it? The exact same as trying to...

How would you use it? The exact same as trying to scratch it off with your fingernails?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By amokeu

Removing decals on carbon rims

I've got two knight composites carbon rims for my build, one has black decals and one has white, I want it to be very subtle so I'm planning to take the white decals off, what is the best way to do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By amokeu

Exactly what I was thinking, dont know if he just...

Exactly what I was thinking, dont know if he just didnt know funn or for some reason thought they were fake funn bars.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By amokeu

Cheers, I'll try get it refunded/exchanged but if...

Cheers, I'll try get it refunded/exchanged but if I can't, I'm not riding ridiculously hard really so I'll just try see how its looking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By amokeu

Thanks, luckily it was within the month (just) so...

Thanks, luckily it was within the month (just) so I'm going to try go through eBay's money back guarantee, if the seller can't offer anything to help, but we'll see.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By amokeu

Could you tell me please what makes you think its...

Could you tell me please what makes you think its a Chinese knockoff? Is it a brand you aren't familiar with or is it something about this particular bar? Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By amokeu

Ordered them a while ago through an ebay parts...

Ordered them a while ago through an ebay parts vendor that doesnt publicly accept returns so wouldnt be too easy but would you say that is dangerous to ride? If so I'll get some new bars or see what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By amokeu

Are these safe to ride?

Got some new carbon bars and theres a very very (barely feelable, probably about 0.1-0.4mm) small scratch/chip whatever. It might just be a paint scratch, but from the photos attatched would you say...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By amokeu

BMX Sprocket with 11 spd Narrow wide teeth

I need to run a smaller chainring on my 1x11 setup to help with my chainline, is there any 11 speed chainrings that I can mount to a BMX crank, or any cheap alternatives like that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-21, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 902
Posted By amokeu

Derailleur jockeys touch cassette on 3 largest rings

Hi, I've had my derailleur, shifter etc setup. And upon trying it, on the 3 lowest gears, the derailleur jockey touches the sprocket, how do I fix this?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By amokeu

FIxed, was a bearing problem. Thanks both for the...

FIxed, was a bearing problem. Thanks both for the replies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By amokeu

Hope hub wobbles on axle

Hi, I've got a hope pro 4 hub and I've found that it wobbles on the axle and means the wheel (rim/tyre) can easily be shuffled side to side of the frame. I've noticed that the freehub body itself...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-21, 03:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By amokeu

Looking for an E-Bike conversion

Hi, looking for an Electric conversion kit, I don't mind it being separate parts but Id like a low profile downtube (bottle mount) battery with a FWD motor, and would like a throttle, not really...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By amokeu

(edit) forgot to put in an xd driver but those go...

(edit) forgot to put in an xd driver but those go new on ebay for £30 so I'll pick one up on the way.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By amokeu

Well, I think I've managed to get it cheaper with...

Well, I think I've managed to get it cheaper with a lot of upgrades provided the sales stay until when I buy the selected parts individually, which they usually do over in the UK. I've built...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By amokeu

Custom build recommendations

Just got myself what I'm 99% sure is a Boardman MTB PRO FS (27.5) frame, It's sprayed Kawasaki green, still has the rear shock, and I've got around £800/$1100 to build it with*, I'd like a nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 812
Posted By amokeu

great, thanks. I guess I'll be having a long time...

great, thanks. I guess I'll be having a long time playing around with spacers then aha
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 812
Posted By amokeu

Alright, second question, will something like the...

Alright, second question, will something like the "Profile racing crank spider polished" work with bmx cranks to install a geared front sprocket?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 812
Posted By amokeu

Ss sprockets with 11sp chain

Will a singlespeed (bmx style) sprocket work with an 11 speed chain or will I need a narrower sprocket?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By amokeu

Yeah, I've done all the research on how to...

Yeah, I've done all the research on how to actually take it out, but just having problems with loads of stuff getting stuck/seizing, thanks though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By amokeu

My bad, I'll try this, thank you.

My bad, I'll try this, thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By amokeu

doesnt look like photos attatched so ignore this...

doesnt look like photos attatched so ignore this if they already have
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By amokeu

Stuck bearing cage

Update from my last post, I've gone through my BB bearings to get everything out as there was no chance any of it was moving, I've got the bearings and spindle out however I'm left with the bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By amokeu

I'll see what I can do about that, but could I...

I'll see what I can do about that, but could I possibly try to drill through the actual BB? As I won't be reusing any of the parts it's not an issue whether they're broken in the end or not.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By amokeu

I've tried hammering it from both sides with a...

I've tried hammering it from both sides with a sledgehammer probably slightly too hard so I dont think that'll work, but would you suggest trying a heatgun then?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By amokeu

Stuck crank spindle

Im replacing the BB and cranks on my big bmx as theyre causing problems, and I can't get the spindle to move at all, I've tried pulling it from the other side with a crank attached, using oil,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 464
Posted By amokeu

I'm not currently home to add pictures so I was...

I'm not currently home to add pictures so I was hoping somebody who knows the frame would know, if not I'll add some soon. And by female axle I mean where the bolt screws into the axle as opposed to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 464
Posted By amokeu

Looking for a nutted derailleur hanger but not sure about sizes etc

I'm going to be converting my Mafia Blackjack to geared as it's going to be used as more of a general riding bike, I'm using a Hope Pro 4 rear hub with a 10mm female axle, would anybody be able to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By amokeu

It's an OG Mafia Blackjack, I've seen one...

It's an OG Mafia Blackjack, I've seen one converted before, but to 7 speed, it probably wouldn't get destroyed as I never really run serious jumps so I'm not too worried about that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By amokeu

I'm thinking about converting a jump bike that...

I'm thinking about converting a jump bike that runs single speed into geared, and I've got an 11 speed hub available so I'm wondering if I'd be able to run it 11 speed or I'd have to compromise for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By amokeu

Bolt on derailleur hangers

I've seen them, and that they exist, but can they go up to the higher gears such as 11 speed? I've seen them in use but only really for 7 speed derailleurs so want to double check, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By amokeu

Alright, thanks, I've read that I'll need to add...

Alright, thanks, I've read that I'll need to add a few mm if converting, so instead of 135 would I need something like 142?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By amokeu

so aslong as I get the correct sized axle it...

so aslong as I get the correct sized axle it should work fine?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By amokeu

Sealed bearing im 99% sure, haven't checked this...

Sealed bearing im 99% sure, haven't checked this specific one though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By amokeu

QR -> Nutted axle, is it possible?

I've got a spare Hope Pro 4 SP hub, 135mm qr axle, and I'm wondering if I'd be able to install it onto one of my big bmxes, a peg bike, but it'd need a nutted axle for the pegs, is it possible, and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,500
Posted By amokeu

Experience with cheaper e-bikes

Does anybody have any? I'm looking to see if it's worth purchasing an E-Bike in the range of £800-1300, and I'm wondering if anybody has any recommendations, experiences, etc. I'm not going to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

New spacers today, works fine nice and tight,...

New spacers today, works fine nice and tight, thank you so much.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

I've got bearings, split washer and bearing cover...

I've got bearings, split washer and bearing cover all in, so I'm going to get a 2mm spacer, and another just incase, and hopefully that solves it. From what I saw earlier it makes sense I just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

Haven't tried anything yet, night for me. Just...

Haven't tried anything yet, night for me. Just gathering up everything I should do, I'll take a look at these.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

Its a new build, I'm using a Mafia Blackjack...

Its a new build, I'm using a Mafia Blackjack frame with a gusset hdguis8r headset, as recommended by a mafia dealer, I've cut the steerer tube yes, but apart from that I wouldn't know what "the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

I'm not sure, but would a headset expander help...

I'm not sure, but would a headset expander help to allow necessary preload?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

Ah, makes sense, I'll try to see if thats it,...

Ah, makes sense, I'll try to see if thats it, what would you recommend doing if it is, another spacer?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

Could you please explain exactly what you meant...

Could you please explain exactly what you meant here?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

I'll try this tomorrow, thanks.

I'll try this tomorrow, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By amokeu

Headset loose

I've just installed a new integrated headset for my new BMX/jump cruiser, however the forks wobble along with the top bearing and bearing cover, no matter how hard I push down the stem and spacers It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By amokeu

Yeah, Shimano, MTB. It'll be for a Trek Marlin 5...

Yeah, Shimano, MTB. It'll be for a Trek Marlin 5 custom.
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