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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-17, 09:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By rialaado

It seems as though the sales guy didnt understand...

It seems as though the sales guy didnt understand me and also decided not to follow up with any questions in order to clarify or sell a 1k bike....hmmmm...

Anyway, long story short, hex skewers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-17, 05:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By rialaado

I think I may have got my terminology incorrect....

I think I may have got my terminology incorrect. I think in fact its hex skewers is actually what i wanted. Just like on my current bike where i use an allen key to release the wheels. Perhaps I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-17, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By rialaado

No option to bolt on wheelset instead of QR!?

Hi Folks,
I am considering purchasing the Planet X London Road bike (https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXLDNRIV/planet-x-london-road-sram-rival-11-bike)
Seems like a great bike and I was just about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-11, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,384
Posted By rialaado

Thanks very much for the tips guys. Now to brood...

Thanks very much for the tips guys. Now to brood on this advice and count my pennies....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,384
Posted By rialaado

It is originally a touring, geared (5 speed)...

It is originally a touring, geared (5 speed) bike. It does have a hanger for a rear derailleur. So I reckon the frame would be ok. I was more worried about the wheels. I had intended to take the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-11, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,384
Posted By rialaado

Converting fixed wheel to a geared

Hi Everyone,

I wasn't sure whether to post here or in fixies (but there seems to be some negativity about converting back from fixed)

I'm looking to buy new wheels for my bike which i'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,408
Posted By rialaado

Just an update - with the help of jebejava i...

Just an update - with the help of jebejava i found this link http://fixedgearbikes.blogspot.com/2010/05/adapter-for-threaded-fauber-bottom.html
to modernise or replace the ashtabula. you can buy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,139
Posted By rialaado

Jebejava - thanks for the thread - once i had the...

Jebejava - thanks for the thread - once i had the proper name i had a bit of search. found these converters from a finnish company:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,139
Posted By rialaado

Hey, so quick update - went to several bike shops...

Hey, so quick update - went to several bike shops today. They all confirmed its a threaded bottom bracket shell. The cups are screwed in, requiring a special tool to open them. its a type of wrench...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,139
Posted By rialaado

Thanks a mil for the responses. I reckon I will...

Thanks a mil for the responses. I reckon I will go back to the shop tomorrow and ask another guy. In the meantime I tried to open it and look for myself http://imgur.com/a/AVajE. But I cant get that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,139
Posted By rialaado

Tricky one - Ashtabula bottom bracket conversion :-)

Hey folks,

Here's a tricky one - I have an a 1970's Swedish crescent bike with an astabula one-piece bottom bracket (http://imgur.com/a/tqJMM). I bought new cranks with which to replace these but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By rialaado

Sounds good Monster Pete, I'll give it a go...

Sounds good Monster Pete, I'll give it a go tomorrow. and thanks for the link, interesting looking site :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By rialaado

Old style bottom bracket

Hi there,

Just lookin for some advice on how to open an old style bottom bracket. I'm resisting buying tools as im on a budget but hitting it with a hammer and screwdriver hasnt loosened it. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By rialaado

Thanks so much FBinNY. You were quite right. the...

Thanks so much FBinNY. You were quite right. the cap had rusted/melded into the top and had to be chipped away in little lumps but I got to the bolt.
Thanks again :-D Very positive first post!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By rialaado

Stem welded to the front forks?

hello bicycle enthusiasts,

I've recently purchased a secondhand bike that's not in great condition but i'm broke. It is a monark hybrid of some kind. I notice the front wheel is out of alignment....
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