Bicycle Mechanics - building a bike HELP

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maxknee
04-29-08, 04:50 PM
so i have some basic knowledge and need some help putting some stuff together.
first:
front derailler is not working at all. put tension on it and its not pulling it all the way. (downtube shifter)

second:
rear derailliuer is 8 speed and and downtube shifter is 9 speed. it wont move the chain but it will shift.

third:
brakes! i can never get any brakes to work ever.
dual pivot brakes and aero levers. how do i get these things to work?

ps this is a fresh build. i can do all the adjustments but i cant get it to function by putting it together.


barba
04-29-08, 04:53 PM
http://www.parktool.com/repair/

dstrong
04-29-08, 05:03 PM
^^^ AND http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=253025