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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 104
Posted By Crankycrank

If the original washer is copper you can try...

If the original washer is copper you can try "annealing" it to create a better seal. How to aneal a copper washer (youtube.com)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 104
Posted By Crankycrank

Most big auto parts stores carry crush washers. I...

Most big auto parts stores carry crush washers. I would imagine some bike shops carry them as well, plenty of suspension bikes being sold these days. Not sure if it matters in this case if it's a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,257
Posted By Crankycrank

^^^^HG40 Shimano 6/7/8 speed chain is a lower...

^^^^HG40 Shimano 6/7/8 speed chain is a lower cost, Tourney level chain and is not a like-for-like level comparison. HG93 is an XT level chain and again, not on the same level as the XTR CM9100 12...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,257
Posted By Crankycrank

The 8.1 chain is KMC's lowest grade 8 speed which...

The 8.1 chain is KMC's lowest grade 8 speed which has a retail of $13 at the moment and at that price I wouldn't expect much. Try the X8 for a longer lasting chain at $20 retail.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 792
Posted By Crankycrank

Here's an option: Hirobel Frame Clamp | Jenson...

Here's an option: Hirobel Frame Clamp | Jenson USA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 813
Posted By Crankycrank

Ha ha. Unfortunately I don't think any one of us...

Ha ha. Unfortunately I don't think any one of us can give you a definitive answer. It your current setup gives you no pain or awkwardness it's probably fine but never hurts to experiment if you want...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 272
Posted By Crankycrank

Be careful if you decide to use a flex hone on...

Be careful if you decide to use a flex hone on aluminum as it removes the alu rapidly, alot faster than a much harder steel tube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 820
Posted By Crankycrank

Pump up the tire to max. safe pressure and...

Pump up the tire to max. safe pressure and submerge partial sections of the tire at a time in a tub or ???. I've found some near impossible leaks to spot doing this. Also, when you find the leak,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 807
Posted By Crankycrank

If you have a good base of mechanical experience...

If you have a good base of mechanical experience you can delve into the dark world of YouTube, etc. videos. I say this as some people put up scary bad instructions and advice on how to make repairs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By Crankycrank

As a person who has never made a mistake like...

As a person who has never made a mistake like that myself, I applaud your honesty.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By Crankycrank

There are/were a couple mfrs that made fenders...

There are/were a couple mfrs that made fenders that were cut into two pieces and joined by a metal bracket that allowed them to be raised above the fork and rear stay mounting points for tight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 544
Posted By Crankycrank

I would just keep the friction shifter. It works...

I would just keep the friction shifter. It works for you, lasts forever, front shifting/trimming is not complicated so not much advantage in an indexed setup. :beer:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,306
Posted By Crankycrank

Ahh, brain fart on my part.

Ahh, brain fart on my part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 155
Posted By Crankycrank

First off you may be able to remove the pad set...

First off you may be able to remove the pad set screws with a torx wrench as it can grab a stripped Allen head. If no luck, KoolStop for one sells a version of the Shimano holders without the fin....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,306
Posted By Crankycrank

Most bicycle levers, plastic or metal, have a...

Most bicycle levers, plastic or metal, have a hook on one end that hooks around a spoke so you can leave it, hands free, in place.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By Crankycrank

No, doesn't help to use any glue or vulcanizing...

No, doesn't help to use any glue or vulcanizing fluid with these. You could still use them for an emergency patch when out on a ride or offer to patch another riders tube to get them home. (Amazingly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By Crankycrank

Some people have better luck than others but for...

Some people have better luck than others but for me I wouldn't bother as I've never had any of the even better quality stick-on patches last as long as a permeant REMA brand patch and vulcanizing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,466
Posted By Crankycrank

Ha ha, the dreaded "friend tune-up". Been there...

Ha ha, the dreaded "friend tune-up". Been there many times. You have my sympathy but good for you for trying to fix it for them. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 864
Posted By Crankycrank

A heat gun might work but there is a much greater...

A heat gun might work but there is a much greater risk of overheating/damaging the tire and harder to get the entire tire heated before the parts already heated by the heat gun start to cool down.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 864
Posted By Crankycrank

One more thing to try is boil a pot of water,...

One more thing to try is boil a pot of water, turn off the heat and throw in the tire for around 5 minutes. Quickly start mounting it and hopefully the heat will expand the tire just a tiny bit and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,466
Posted By Crankycrank

Seems to me measuring the brake track thickness...

Seems to me measuring the brake track thickness is a good idea to at least rule it out if it's fine. If OK just sand or file it down as has been mentioned. It does look like a small dent from an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 242
Posted By Crankycrank

You might have to ask Fulcrum but seems to me to...

You might have to ask Fulcrum but seems to me to be a possible weight saving tactic where they have the steel where it's needed and not where it isn't and still functions properly. Cogs will slide on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 312
Posted By Crankycrank

+1 for posts #4 & 5. As mentioned there are a few...

+1 for posts #4 & 5. As mentioned there are a few ways to bevel/smooth the valve hole. I just take a large drill bit mounted in a drill and just turn it slowly by hand a few turns (don't even bother...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 369
Posted By Crankycrank

A few photos would help. A side shot of the bike...

A few photos would help. A side shot of the bike drivetrain in big chainring and big rear sprocket and also small-small so we can see if your chain is the correct length for one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,342
Posted By Crankycrank

IME most chain checkers are pessimistic and using...

IME most chain checkers are pessimistic and using the ruler tells you that you can keep the chain a little longer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,342
Posted By Crankycrank

I use the chain checker tools to know when I'm...

I use the chain checker tools to know when I'm getting close to a worn chain and then a steel ruler for the final, more accurate measurement. The advantage of a chain checker is that it's quick and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 780
Posted By Crankycrank

If you mean by tire liner that it is one of the...

If you mean by tire liner that it is one of the flat prevention types that fit between the tire and tube then that could be the problem as well as the other causes mentioned. These liners tend to cut...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 544
Posted By Crankycrank

There are a few details left out from some items...

There are a few details left out from some items on the chart but in this case 8 and 9 speed are irrelevant for your old derailleur and the Claris. They can be used for both. Many Shimano derailleurs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 223
Posted By Crankycrank

Found this response from one of Hadley's sellers....

Found this response from one of Hadley's sellers. Hadley Racing Products — Cognoscenti Cycles (cognoscenti-cycles.com) (https://www.cognoscenti-cycles.com/blog/2017/2/3/hadley-racing-products)
Hi...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 544
Posted By Crankycrank

Yes, that will work. Here is a chart that will...

Yes, that will work. Here is a chart that will show some others that will also work if you're interested. Bicycle Cassettes & Drivetrains - Google Sheets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By Crankycrank

Maybe Easton EA50 wheels? I'm not the big expert...

Maybe Easton EA50 wheels? I'm not the big expert on these but I don't believe they made any other models with red hubs with traditional/J Bend spoke drilling. Released maybe around 2011. Easton EA50...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 308
Posted By Crankycrank

26" tires come in various actual diameters and...

26" tires come in various actual diameters and the best way to check is look for the ISO or ETRTO (same thing, different acronyms) sizing on your rims and match the tire sizing which almost always...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By Crankycrank

"Shiftmate" claims their #7 adapter will work...

"Shiftmate" claims their #7 adapter will work with the 11sp Campy. shifters and 10sp Shimano Shadow derailleurs and 11sp Shimano/SRAM cassettes. Shiftmate Compatibility Charts and Choices - Jtek...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 542
Posted By Crankycrank

It looks iffy to me. Even if the bead stays...

It looks iffy to me. Even if the bead stays intact the tire wall may separate from it. I wouldn't use it as it looks like too much of a risk of a blowout failure which at the very least will cost you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By Crankycrank

Correct, yours is non-directional. Only the...

Correct, yours is non-directional. Only the Shimano chains with the side plate cut-out on one side are directional.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By Crankycrank

There are also lots of conversion kits available...

There are also lots of conversion kits available with some including everything you need including the wheels but I don't have any experience doing one of these or have any knowledge of the quality...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 599
Posted By Crankycrank

^^^Might help to recommend a way to clean/lube...

^^^Might help to recommend a way to clean/lube each one if needed. Not the same for freewheel or freehub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 599
Posted By Crankycrank

We need to know if you have a freewheel or...

We need to know if you have a freewheel or freehub/cassette setup. I noticed most of your bikes listed were older freewheel models and Puch's were certainly more popular in the 70's-80's.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By Crankycrank

A photo of the parts assembled and disassembled...

A photo of the parts assembled and disassembled would help us see what's going on. Might be an incompatible headset or installed wrong or ??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 722
Posted By Crankycrank

Far too much worry about this clamping spacer on...

Far too much worry about this clamping spacer on a CF steerer. You don't need to torque it to the same tightness as your stem. Snug it up so it stays in place and all you have to do is add your stem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By Crankycrank

Post a photo of the screws as if they are just...

Post a photo of the screws as if they are just standard metric screws most hardware stores will carry them. Some I've seen have special shapes and are proprietary so a visit to the bike shop may be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,992
Posted By Crankycrank

And I'll add that you will almost always have to...

And I'll add that you will almost always have to remove some links with any chain you buy as they are usually sold in 2 or 3 generic lengths and most bikes require a different length than what is in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 722
Posted By Crankycrank

I have also used a zip tie cinched up tight with...

I have also used a zip tie cinched up tight with no issues of loosening. A few rubber bands made from old inner tubes and stacked on each other can also work. veganbikes suggestion of a locking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 570
Posted By Crankycrank

For a steel frame and aluminum seat post with a...

For a steel frame and aluminum seat post with a decently strong clamp you can easily go to 7nm torque and maybe more if you have a feel for its limits. 5nm is usually recommended for carbon fiber...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By Crankycrank

Here's a handy link to have. Never purchased...

Here's a handy link to have. Never purchased anything from them but seem to have a fair amount of old spares available. Shop by Wheel - RogueMechanic (mavicparts.com)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,474
Posted By Crankycrank

I've learned to always read the setup...

I've learned to always read the setup instructions for any new groupset I encounter. Things have changed quite a bit since even 10 years ago when mounting F & R derailleurs was mostly the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By Crankycrank

As Iride01 mentioned, check out some YouTube...

As Iride01 mentioned, check out some YouTube vids. Skip the coffee and bring your patience if you want to try a rebuild. Shimano 105 5800 (left side) shifter rebuild - YouTube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,537
Posted By Crankycrank

There is a good probability the OP will never...

There is a good probability the OP will never know what caused the break. Some good suggestions have been made but no way to test any of them really. IMO, get a new chain, enjoy the ride and every so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,462
Posted By Crankycrank

That top hole that was partially drilled into the...

That top hole that was partially drilled into the threads may actually help some penetrating fluid penetrate further and faster. I would go ahead and carefully finish drilling out the other hole and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,064
Posted By Crankycrank

You might want to check some reviews of...

You might want to check some reviews of www.bikeinn.com as they don't have the greatest record as far as having things in stock that they claim they do with very long waits for shipping and bad...
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