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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By dsbrantjr

Rivendell uses sturdy and "sensible" stuff on...

Rivendell uses sturdy and "sensible" stuff on their bikes, you might find some good ideas here: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/derailers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By cxwrench

Any 7, 8, or 9 speed derailleur will work as well...

Any 7, 8, or 9 speed derailleur will work as well as any 10 speed road derailleur except Tiagra 4700.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By Iride01

:thumb: for considering donation. However if...

:thumb: for considering donation. However if there isn't any that can use that frame, don't feel bad about sending it to the scrap yard. Some think that's wasteful, but scrap yards aren't the final...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By dedhed

Broken off hardened tools like extractors or taps...

Broken off hardened tools like extractors or taps can be removed by breaking up into smaller pieces with a punch and removed with picks and compressed air.
Due to their hardness they fracture...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

A length of all thread and some nuts will tie the...

A length of all thread and some nuts will tie the two dropouts together for real cheap.

Given all the paint gauges about the hanger I suspect there's been some "incidents" before. Andy
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By Iride01

If you aren't experienced, and I assume you...

If you aren't experienced, and I assume you aren't since you had to ask, you might just let it be a problem for your LBS mechanic. You do stand a chance of messing up that DR mount and since it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By rccardr

Suggest you use a series of HIGH QUALITY carbide...

Suggest you use a series of HIGH QUALITY carbide tipped drill bits in successively larger sizes to drill that out.
Then buy a Hanger Saver (basically a nut inserted from the back side) to affix the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 677
Posted By UniChris

Have you tried left hand bits, in the hope they'd...

Have you tried left hand bits, in the hope they'd back it out?

Penetrating oil first?

With extreme care you might be able to drill out the center of the screw, needle file it to the minor...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-21, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,330
Posted By veganbikes

Depending on the task I am generally 5-7 but some...

Depending on the task I am generally 5-7 but some stuff I am better and some I am much worse. Certain odd stuff I am like an 11. I soak up a lot of knowledge and sometimes it translates to really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,330
Posted By Broctoon

^ This is the best possible answer. Practically...

^ This is the best possible answer. Practically everything you need to know is in Sheldon's writings. When you get down to some specific details, you can post additional questions. Always start with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-21, 06:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,399
Posted By TugaDude

Excessive admiration seems to be the key. The...

Excessive admiration seems to be the key. The group most often associated with being "cult-like" is the Bridgestone bicycle owners and that spills over into Rivendell. Those people seem to almost...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,405
Posted By TejanoTrackie

You should never ride a frame that doesn't fit...

You should never ride a frame that doesn't fit you, and it sounds like you need a frame with a shorter top tube than the Kilo WT. Why are you concerned with the rear dropout spacing ? Do you want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-19, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By djb

last year I overhauled a friends bike and she had...

last year I overhauled a friends bike and she had been told that she needed a new hub. The cones were pitted, but after a lot of searching through bike store cardboard boxes of orphan cones, I found...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By canklecat

Main problem I've found with all cones,...

Main problem I've found with all cones, regardless of manufacturer, is that low to midrange priced wheels come with hubs that were hastily assembled with the cones cranked down way too tight....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By cannonride15

One third of new cones are bad? Not likely, just...

One third of new cones are bad? Not likely, just get some cones that closely match, lots of sources on interwebs, though your LBS appears unaware. Huskybikes is one:...
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