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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-01-10, 10:57 AM

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Upgrading threaded fork with integrated headset

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Posted By bolamis

Yes, that does sound like what I have... the...

Yes, that does sound like what I have... the bearing cartridge on top cannot be easily removed even after removing the fork/steerer. It seems to be pressed in place.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-25-10, 06:43 PM

Replies: 9

Upgrading threaded fork with integrated headset

Views: 2,306

Posted By bolamis

I just assumed that the integrated races would...

I just assumed that the integrated races would not leave room for a new threadless non-integrated headset. But I'll take a look at that Park page and see if there is a threadless headset to replace...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-25-10, 06:08 PM

Replies: 9

Upgrading threaded fork with integrated headset

Views: 2,306

Posted By bolamis

Interesting idea... you're proposing that I leave...

Interesting idea... you're proposing that I leave all of the original headset in place except the top nut which is threaded. Then I use a seatclamp or similar to hold the adjustment. This will look...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-25-10, 09:53 AM

Replies: 9

Upgrading threaded fork with integrated headset

Views: 2,306

Posted By bolamis

Upgrading threaded fork with integrated headset

175343Can someone knowledgeable take a look at this photo of the headset on my 2005 Trek L300 bike and verify that it is an integrated headset? From Sheldon's page...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-09-10, 04:27 PM

Replies: 8

Removed derailleurs but still doesn't stay in gear

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Posted By bolamis

Today I went out for the second ride on this...

Today I went out for the second ride on this bike. It was okay for a few miles. I noticed a clicking noise while pedalling like it was hunting for another gear but mostly staying in gear. I...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-08-10, 06:09 PM

Replies: 8

Removed derailleurs but still doesn't stay in gear

Views: 785

Posted By bolamis

FYI I'm using the middle ring in the front and...

FYI I'm using the middle ring in the front and the middle ring in back, which seem to both be close to the same distance from the center of the bike.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-08-10, 06:07 PM

Replies: 8

Removed derailleurs but still doesn't stay in gear

Views: 785

Posted By bolamis

Actually the bike does have near-horizontal rear...

Actually the bike does have near-horizontal rear dropouts, and that's how I've been tensioning it. Now that I think about it, I wonder if the reason it started autoshifting after a few miles was...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-06-10, 03:52 PM

Replies: 8

Removed derailleurs but still doesn't stay in gear

Views: 785

Posted By bolamis

Removed derailleurs but still doesn't stay in gear

I just put together an old junker bicycle from the entrails of a few bikes that had serious problems, something that I can lock up in city center and not worry about.

The shifting system was hosed...

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