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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,403
Posted By DarkCloud

Hello, Yep, it is very easy to open the BB....

Hello,

Yep, it is very easy to open the BB. If you don't have the right tool, use a bent needle nose plier with the caps. Lightly tap the spindle to get the opposite cartridge out and do the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-09, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By DarkCloud

Sorry, but most of the questions from your form...

Sorry, but most of the questions from your form are poorly related to the actual subject of the post. Additionally, all answers are required.
You also submitted this post to several subforums.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,841
Posted By DarkCloud

Best upgrades: - Shimano Acera V-brakes, much...

Best upgrades:
- Shimano Acera V-brakes, much better than the cheap ones that my bike came with.
- Brooks B17 saddles for 3 of my 4 bikes
- Tektro R200A brake levers with a nice quick-release
-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By DarkCloud

If possible, you could try filling the space with...

If possible, you could try filling the space with some regular silicone. Stays put & easy to remove
The tricky part is to let the spindle move freely.

I know, that's a silly idea.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By DarkCloud

44 mph? Whaa, I chicken out way before that. On...

44 mph? Whaa, I chicken out way before that.
On my geared road bike, I'm a slow loris downhill, no more than 25+, although I'm perfectly able to go to 40 (for a few sec though) by myself, on flat.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By DarkCloud

Nah, not interested. The old one...

Nah, not interested.
The old one (Sturmey-Archer ASC (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/asc.html)) is very rare and expensive and the new one (Sunrace-Sturmey-ARcher S3X...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By DarkCloud

+1 for fixies then Yep, that's right....

+1 for fixies then



Yep, that's right. These are two compelling reasons to go geared, but I kinda like to slow down with my legs. I don't like skidding though.


That's true. I absolutely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By DarkCloud

Stay fixed or go geared?

Hello everybody,

I've just managed to strip the fixed side of my rear cheap-ass poorly made Quando flip-flop hub.
I know that I could do very well with a glued cog, but since I'm a perfectionist,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-09, 03:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,344
Posted By DarkCloud

And the silly boots manufacturers want you to...

And the silly boots manufacturers want you to think the opposite. How odd. I wonder why?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-09, 03:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,201
Posted By DarkCloud

Well, if you spend 5 mins in educating yourself,...

Well, if you spend 5 mins in educating yourself, you could handle most of the basic bike stuff without breaking a sweat.

In any case, you really NEED to pay attention to some issues if you want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,201
Posted By DarkCloud

+1 Good and complete explanation.

+1

Good and complete explanation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,786
Posted By DarkCloud

Well, the Tourney components are the lowest in...

Well, the Tourney components are the lowest in the named MTB Shimano group hierarchy. Even if it's cheap, the TX71 RD is still able to provide good service in nominal conditions.
Which is not the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-09, 04:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,786
Posted By DarkCloud

Not even a Tourney deserves that fate. ...

Not even a Tourney deserves that fate.

Google (http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=rear+derailleur&gbv=2&aq=0&oq=rear+der&aqi=g2)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By DarkCloud

No, don't buy Phil Woods hubs. They are way too...

No, don't buy Phil Woods hubs. They are way too cheap.
Spend your next year looking for a NOS Campagnolo NJS C Record Pista hub. This is what you want, no less than that.

Now, on a more serious...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-09, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,138
Posted By DarkCloud

If I got that right, you used water (from the...

If I got that right, you used water (from the shower) to rinse off a Water Displacement (WD) product that (as the name suggests) is used to get water out. Extremely bad idea. Now you have the...
Forum: Introductions
09-17-09, 02:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By DarkCloud

Pentru biciclete si scutere electrice se folosesc...

Pentru biciclete si scutere electrice se folosesc de predilectie motoare de butuc, adica integrate in roata. Dar merge si cúm vrei tu. Numai ca s-ar putea sa iasa o monstruozitate ca asta...
Forum: Introductions
09-16-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By DarkCloud

Bine ai venit, Pentru inceput, poti sa faci...

Bine ai venit,

Pentru inceput, poti sa faci rost de un cadru de bicicleta si sa il completezi cu piese de ici si colo. Va trebui sa si citesti un pic ca sa vezi merge una si alta (si sa nu mai...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,151
Posted By DarkCloud

Most of the time I ride my bike from where I...

Most of the time I ride my bike from where I live.
The longest trip I can make is 50+ miles on very nice bike paths. Thats take some time though. Moreover, the user density (and their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,632
Posted By DarkCloud

I would say that sanding down 0.8 mm is a bit...

I would say that sanding down 0.8 mm is a bit excessive. Measure the seat post wall thinness and see how much of that is 0.4 mm.
How are you planning to do that, anyway? If sandpaper, then by all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By DarkCloud

Are you sure about that? On the intermediate...

Are you sure about that?
On the intermediate chainring, my ST-5600 levers manage to shift full range on the RD without need for trimming.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-09, 02:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,344
Posted By DarkCloud

With all due respect to the owner's efforts and...

With all due respect to the owner's efforts and skill, I must say that it's the nastiest and ugliest bike motorization that I've seen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,604
Posted By DarkCloud

Judging from my safety records, I think that my...

Judging from my safety records, I think that my clipless pedals have been responsible for a ridiculous large number of almost-still falls when failing to unclip in time, while platform pedals never...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By DarkCloud

If you ask whether a standard crank can be fit to...

If you ask whether a standard crank can be fit to a cotterless spindle of a french-sized BB, the answer is yes. The tapered spindle is usually ISO-sized so standard cranks works OK. You still have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-09, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 958
Posted By DarkCloud

The bike seems to be in a very good condition....

The bike seems to be in a very good condition. I.e. not used.
You should really clean up & relube the moving parts.

BTW, you still have small plastic adjustment indicator (the tape-like thingie...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-09, 06:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,040
Posted By DarkCloud

Not knowing the exact type of the brifter, you...

Not knowing the exact type of the brifter, you should try pulling up the bracket cover (the rubber cover) and look for any opening where you can insert a 4 or 5 Allen Key.

Example: a Shimano 105...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-09, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By DarkCloud

Most likely you need a 1" 1/8 fork. Please have...

Most likely you need a 1" 1/8 fork.
Please have a look at the table at the following page (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ha-i.html#headset) and see if any of the measures available there fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,056
Posted By DarkCloud

Cheers to all, I've just bought something...

Cheers to all,

I've just bought something that I had my eyes on since forever.
It's a NOS Mavic bottom bracket (http://www.bikepro.com/products/bottom_brackets/mavic.html) that I will install on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,509
Posted By DarkCloud

Well, my car is a Rover...

Well, my car is a Rover (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_Company).

It's really too bad that they had a lot of trouble in the last years of their existence and are not around anymore.

Guess...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By DarkCloud

Hello, I've been confronted to this problem...

Hello,

I've been confronted to this problem myself since my favorite bike has a french bottom bracket.

The options are:
1) Rebuild your bottom bracket using your original cups + new bearings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,106
Posted By DarkCloud

I've built a steel frame road bike with a full...

I've built a steel frame road bike with a full 105 groupset for less than an equivalent commercial bike.
I also immensely enjoyed putting it together (+ building wheels) at my liking.

One...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By DarkCloud

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cyclecomputer-calibrat...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cyclecomputer-calibration.html

(Group F)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-09, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,975
Posted By DarkCloud

gee, thank you very much. :)

gee, thank you very much. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,975
Posted By DarkCloud

I think it should work. They advertise the...

I think it should work. They advertise the specialty lacquer as a hard and fast-curing coating, without any special mentions. Rustoleum's spray lacquers (overcoat) are acrylic which should work with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,975
Posted By DarkCloud

Hello there, I've painted 4+ bikes using...

Hello there,

I've painted 4+ bikes using rattle cans, here are my two cents on this.

You don't really need to wet sand it between primer/paint or paint coats, but it will tremendously help you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By DarkCloud

I didn't know that brains could ride fixies. :)

I didn't know that brains could ride fixies. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By DarkCloud

I have the IB-3 and MTB-3 tools. Both are...

I have the IB-3 and MTB-3 tools.

Both are OK, I guess.
From a functionality perspective, you can rely on them for most usual repairs/adjustments on the road.
The finish is not top notch, but...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-01-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,582
Posted By DarkCloud

I, for one, would absolutely love to see more...

I, for one, would absolutely love to see more pictures of the bike, especially the technical stuff: hubs, bottom bracket, cogs, headset, all!

So, if you have the time, please delight us, it would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-09, 04:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,297
Posted By DarkCloud

Firstly, I would like to say that I'm only...

Firstly, I would like to say that I'm only lessening to music only when recreationally cycling on dedicated bike roads. If you stay on your side of road and keep a predictable trajectory, you pose no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-09, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By DarkCloud

Why you would like to have something like that? ...

Why you would like to have something like that?

Is not that you can casually change the cleats on your whim. Cleats are made to be mounted once and replaced when worn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By DarkCloud

105 CN-5600 chain: loud or not?

Hello to all,

I've recently (<100 miles) built a road bike using a full 30-speed 105 kit. Everything works perfectly, shifts nicely and runs like butter.

However, I find the CN-5600 chain to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-09, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By DarkCloud

Your front derailleur shifter/brifter already has...

Your front derailleur shifter/brifter already has this functionality.

Read the documentation that came with it or have a look at the Shimano tech docs site: http://techdocs.shimano.com

Example...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By DarkCloud

I've just did that. I've just restored a steel...

I've just did that. I've just restored a steel frame with a broken fork. I've bough new 1" fork, headset and stem. Everything works perfectly.

However, you may not find an 1" threadless headset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By DarkCloud

Well, if you are mechanically adept, you can...

Well, if you are mechanically adept, you can start step by step and look for help on specific issues. Some of the thingies/components are quite obvious. The remaining are either quirky or require...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,258
Posted By DarkCloud

You can find a 28.6 collar on eBay or other. ...

You can find a 28.6 collar on eBay or other.

I've just bought this one: http://www.xxcycle.com/collier-derailleur-avant-286,,en.php
Works perfectly and is quite nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By DarkCloud

So be it, 105 all the way. Cheers :)

So be it, 105 all the way.

Cheers :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By DarkCloud

Oh wise forum, please help me make a decision

Hello all,

Since several months ago, I ache to build a road bike (I think I like more working on bikes than actually riding them). I already built myself a fixed gear bike that I've used for some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,980
Posted By DarkCloud

Hey, thank you very much for your fast response. ...

Hey, thank you very much for your fast response.

Well, that's very good. I can buy the wheels and I'm quite please since it's exactly the combination I wanted: all black, stylish 105 hubs and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,980
Posted By DarkCloud

Older Shimano 105 Hub vs newer 10-speed cassette

Esteemed forum members,

I would like to know if you can put a newish 10-speed cassette (CS-5600) on an oldish 105 hub (FH-5501). I could get a very nice deal on a set of CXP22 rims with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By DarkCloud

Hello, Well, it should be quite OK. When you...

Hello,

Well, it should be quite OK. When you first lace the wheel, just go gently and screw the nipples just two or three rotations. Once all the spokes are laced, you can squeeze as you please.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,869
Posted By DarkCloud

Hello, Disclaimer: I'm not a very...

Hello,

Disclaimer: I'm not a very experienced wheel build, although I've built a few good ones.

First, please check if you can avoid this operation. If you can clean the spokes and verify if...
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