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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By --walt--

Since this is a used bike, did the previous owner...

Since this is a used bike, did the previous owner the "fix" the front chainrings with an 8 speed (or even older 7 speed) sprocket set?
Forum: Commuting
09-05-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By --walt--

Don't forget to list your peripherals on the...

Don't forget to list your peripherals on the claim. Did you tear your clothes? Will the new bike come with reflective tape? Bust a headlight? What shape is your helmet in? The little things...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By --walt--

nvr has the issue; clearing the chainstays. Odds...

nvr has the issue; clearing the chainstays. Odds are slim.
Forum: Commuting
06-23-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,939
Posted By --walt--

Remember when you have the bike shop estimate the...

Remember when you have the bike shop estimate the cost of damages, make sure you explain that this is an insurance claim. Advise the shop that you want everything done at full retail pricing for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By --walt--

Nicely done.

Nicely done.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,042
Posted By --walt--

So the pic that is most useful is ....2828. The...

So the pic that is most useful is ....2828. The threaded rods and the knurled collar are used to adjust the gears (add or subtract cable tension). So when the shifter is in the middle gear (2nd or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,042
Posted By --walt--

Just thinking for a second, I once had a snap...

Just thinking for a second, I once had a snap ring pop loose and the eared cog dropped into the snap ring groove and created the same symptom you describe. You might check that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,042
Posted By --walt--

Two questions. Did you oil the hub? It doesn't...

Two questions. Did you oil the hub? It doesn't take much friction to gum them up (especially after 40 years). Did you put the push rod back in before you installed the bell crank?

(I would bet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,449
Posted By --walt--

The bike you are referring to did have a generic...

The bike you are referring to did have a generic owner's manual, but not a specific repair manual to that bike. If you have some repairs that are needed right now, your local library should have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 07:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By --walt--

Just to make sure, the lower bearing being a...

Just to make sure, the lower bearing being a sealed cartridge, doesn't look like much of a bearing. Sealed cartridge bearings occasionally squeak between the seal and the outer race. They reason I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 842
Posted By --walt--

To the OP: You have a legit complaint. I agree. ...

To the OP: You have a legit complaint. I agree. What do you want from the LDS? What will make you happy?

There are those who want something given to them but will never forgive the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,719
Posted By --walt--

Are you working with the shifter in the relaxed...

Are you working with the shifter in the relaxed position? (Gear #1 for the FD; 7/8 for the RD) Sometimes a bending a slight curve in the cable helps. I usually remove the adjusting barrel (RD), it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By --walt--

Iowegian, I believe that it is Swiss cups are...

Iowegian, I believe that it is Swiss cups are both right hand thread. Other than that the advice is spot on.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-08, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By --walt--

A 16" is too small. Usually, for your height,...

A 16" is too small. Usually, for your height, something around a 19". Your mileage may vary.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-05, 12:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 984
Posted By --walt--

The only other small piece of advice is when I...

The only other small piece of advice is when I get to the very end of the tire mount, I use the heel of the palm of my hand, not my thumbs. You have much more leverage this way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-05, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By --walt--

Phil Wood, not splined, but definitely sealed

Phil Wood, not splined, but definitely sealed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-05, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By --walt--

Please remembet that the Thomson seat clamp sits...

Please remembet that the Thomson seat clamp sits right above the post, not set back like the CF post, you will want to adjust your seat aft for the same position. That being said....Thomson is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-05, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,437
Posted By --walt--

Wheels Manufacturing makes a fix specifically...

Wheels Manufacturing makes a fix specifically this problem. Your local shop should be able to handle this with no problem. You might want to look at your race schedule to find a time to have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-04, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By --walt--

Have you checked spoke tension? If the spoke...

Have you checked spoke tension? If the spoke pattern on the brake side is reversed, the spokes will bow out and touch the caliper on occasion
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-04, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 555
Posted By --walt--

It really isn't that tough of a job. Here are...

It really isn't that tough of a job. Here are the rebuild instructions: http://www.sram.com/_media/pdf/rockshox/forks/sid/03_04SIDServiceGuide.pdf
There are some shock oils that some shops don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-04, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,497
Posted By --walt--

sounds like you've got it covered. If you end up...

sounds like you've got it covered. If you end up with an index rear shifter, an in-line cable adjuster makes it easier, but even this is not mandatory.

The geometry sometimes gets a little wierd,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-04, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By --walt--

you didn't happen to put a ferrel on to the...

you didn't happen to put a ferrel on to the housing that nests into the brake lever did you?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-04, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By --walt--

" i did remove the bolt that goes straight...

" i did remove the bolt that goes straight down..." put this bolt back in, back it off about a 1/2" and hit that bolt with a hammer. It should come out then.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-04, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By --walt--

Exactly. and it is only a lip on the locknut.

Exactly. and it is only a lip on the locknut.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-04, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By --walt--

The 21.1 quill was due to the fork steerer tube...

The 21.1 quill was due to the fork steerer tube thickness and and the necking of the headset top (lock) nut. Do you think it might be easier to find a different fork that would allow a 22.2 quill...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-04, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By --walt--

If your MX comp has ETA, then it has both coil...

If your MX comp has ETA, then it has both coil and spring. If it does not, it is EITHER air or coil. The coil fork has no way to add air.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-04, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By --walt--

Many shops won't have the spokes in stock,...

Many shops won't have the spokes in stock, they're straight pull bladed spokes. These are a little harder to work with and there is a slight learning curve for the first time doing the job. Spokes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-04, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By --walt--

And thread it on while the loctite is still wet.

And thread it on while the loctite is still wet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-04, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,063
Posted By --walt--

http://www.dtswiss.com/index.asp Go to spoke...

http://www.dtswiss.com/index.asp Go to spoke calculator, log as an anon. user, and be prepared. Hub model, # of spokes, rim model, which spoke, (butted, bladed, ti, etc.) spoke nipple length, spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-04, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By --walt--

No housing stop on the fork arch, and Marzocchi...

No housing stop on the fork arch, and Marzocchi doesn't have a hole in the arch to install an aftermarket stop.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-04, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 362
Posted By --walt--

Well the bike shop seems to approached this...

Well the bike shop seems to approached this repair correctly. All that is there is a cap with an o-ring as a seal. All you need to do is grease the o-ring and torque them to about 40 in pounds. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-04, 06:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,813
Posted By --walt--

www.ultimatesupport.com However they primarily...

www.ultimatesupport.com However they primarily make supports for the music industry. There should be a products link that mentions bike supports.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-04, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By --walt--

If I remember right, the M4 was an elastomer...

If I remember right, the M4 was an elastomer fork, if the elastomers have collapsed, broken etc. I don't know if I can help. Many times the issue was the grease gumming up inside, if that is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-04, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 598
Posted By --walt--

I haven't had good luck with Tiagra with more...

I haven't had good luck with Tiagra with more than 28t. The jockey wheel rubs on the cassette teeth. The Deore route that Raiyn suggested is a solid route.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-04, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By --walt--

If I remember right, if your Sworks came stock...

If I remember right, if your Sworks came stock with a shock, it was 1-1/8, if stock with rigid fork it was 1". Marzocchi usually had a couple of models they could press 1" steerers into. V-brakes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-04, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 384
Posted By --walt--

The rear bushings frequently wear out. I'm...

The rear bushings frequently wear out. I'm surprised it lasted this long, you may want to check the rest of the pivots on your bike, they wear too. No special tool but you may need 2 sets of Allen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-04, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By --walt--

That or the spoke protector has broken loose and...

That or the spoke protector has broken loose and is rubbing. Still having to do with the cassette/wheel interaction.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-04, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Posted By --walt--

Falcon typically uses Shimano hub designs. the...

Falcon typically uses Shimano hub designs. the pushrod is pushed by a bell-crank with a window that shows either a "2" or "N"...they mean the same thing, so center the number or letter in the window...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-04, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By --walt--

Okay, I'll bite. How do you get the stem off...

Okay, I'll bite. How do you get the stem off without taking out the stem bolt?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-04, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By --walt--

By chance are we dealing with a bmx bb for an...

By chance are we dealing with a bmx bb for an american shell?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-03, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,398
Posted By --walt--

You're on the right track. I've used rubber...

You're on the right track. I've used rubber hammers on the steerer with "authority". Just as a question, the front wheel was off of the ground to give the fork somewhere to go?

Alright, after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-03, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 905
Posted By --walt--

I always build titanium frames using a copper...

I always build titanium frames using a copper base anti-seize compound esp installing the bb and the headset cups. Don't grease the carbon seatpost.

Have fun, nice bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-03, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By --walt--

To add to Spoke Wrench's sage advice, Thomson...

To add to Spoke Wrench's sage advice, Thomson black stem bolts are susceptible to severe binding if over tightened. Thomson will cheerfully warranty an obvious mechanical screwup, but there is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-03, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By --walt--

I think I would listen to Spoke Wrench, I can't...

I think I would listen to Spoke Wrench, I can't tell you how many times I've seen bent dropouts do this.

I've seen bikes come straight out of the box with this problem (very rare, though) so it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-03, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By --walt--

run oil through the axle after you've removed the...

run oil through the axle after you've removed the bell crank and the shift push rod.
You are right on the money on how to adjust the three speed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-03, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 758
Posted By --walt--

Well, you're not going to like this one. ...

Well, you're not going to like this one.

We're the pre-bled brakes shipped in plastic bags? If so, then the brake fluid got on the pads and they will squeal until replaced.

Also, most disc...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-03, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 758
Posted By --walt--

There should be plenty of adjustment in the slot...

There should be plenty of adjustment in the slot adjustment in the caliper to adjust all of the rub out. Totally quiet, no drag at all.

Take a line of sight through the caliper and look at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-03, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 758
Posted By --walt--

Hi Dazco, when you say rub, is it a centering...

Hi Dazco, when you say rub, is it a centering problem or is it that the pads are self adjusting to tightly?
Forum: Commuting
02-12-03, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 899
Posted By --walt--

You may want to ask your LBS about handlebar...

You may want to ask your LBS about handlebar reinforcements for the bar ends on your Monkey Lite. There has been some problems with crushing carbon fiber. I just don't want you hurt.

Nice bike. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-03, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By --walt--

Most single speed coaster brake hubs are 110mm...

Most single speed coaster brake hubs are 110mm spacing and most ATBs are 135mm between the dropouts. Also remember you will often need a chain tensioner because most coaster break hubs want...
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