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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By goodchap

Because she`s lazy and rather watch britains got...

Because she`s lazy and rather watch britains got talent.


26x1.5 tires check:
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii290/peke350/Bike/Photo0715resize.jpg

Before:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-11, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By goodchap

700c wheels on a mtb = win or nah?

So I can`t afford to buy the roadbike I want. So its pointless to just buy a cheap one because theres only one bike I really want. I was thinking of doing a custom something with my mtb in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,307
Posted By goodchap

Thanks man. Yeah the lock ring is always as tight...

Thanks man. Yeah the lock ring is always as tight as it was when i tightened it up. This means that the threads arent stripped, right? I need to buy a crank extractor next week, remove everything and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-11, 02:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,307
Posted By goodchap

I dont know. Look at pictures. The shaft...

I dont know. Look at pictures.

The shaft has a play...because both crank arms are moving when checking for play. After loosing that bigger ring on the side opposite to the crank (which has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,307
Posted By goodchap

Not the crank arms, not the crank. The bb keeps...

Not the crank arms, not the crank. The bb keeps developing a play. I need a crank extractor (puller) to be able to remove the bottom bracket (well even if i remove that bolt the one that keeps the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,307
Posted By goodchap

Why is my crank always having a play?

Its the third time in about a 6 weeks when I have to tighten the bottom bracket because of a slight play that it develops every 1-2 weeks (daily 15 mile riding)...
I`ll buy a crank extractor next...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,564
Posted By goodchap

when i got it i stripped all the stickers because...

when i got it i stripped all the stickers because i dont like...stickers on anything, and now I dont know what make my bike is...because I cant remember what the stickers were saying
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By goodchap

What bike lights are these?

It is from the commuter bikes thread. Cant find the post anymore so I`m asking you, maybe someone or their owner can tell me. So much want...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By goodchap

Its a joke, man. Why so serious? No bump,...

Its a joke, man. Why so serious?


No bump, nothing, thats what i was afraid of myself because i had to take a whole $24.15 from my weekly reefer money for that tire, and its still almost brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-11, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By goodchap

Do not help old ladies get their shopping buggies on the bus

Because thats what I did yesterday and look what I got for it.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii290/peke350/Bike/Photo0726.jpg
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-11, 11:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By goodchap

Actually I was talking about it at work, and...

Actually I was talking about it at work, and someone who also used to work as a security guard in the weekends (they had something similar but smaller and not as loud as mine) admitted he pulled the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-11, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By goodchap

Right, thanks.

Right, thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By goodchap

I hate talking on the phone, plus that the shop...

I hate talking on the phone, plus that the shop is like 5 minutes of riding away from my house (through a park, 40+ minutes with the bus, loltraffic), I`ll stop by and make an appointment if needed,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-11, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By goodchap

I only know one bike shop in my town. Its not the...

I only know one bike shop in my town. Its not the usual showroom type with salesperson, its a small one with ok prices, and the guy also works on the bikes, his hands are always oily, i think he owns...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-11, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By goodchap

How much wheel wobble is still within limits?

Or whatever the term is for when the wheel is not straight (still perfectly round). Because I might have 1-2 mm now on both wheels after running over a deep pothole that I didnt see...
I know it`s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-11, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By goodchap

I already said I wont be using it as a horn, but...

I already said I wont be using it as a horn, but an alarm. I want to know if someone is stealing my sht. I just can`t see what the problem is.

They also make bicycle alarms with I quote "Combined...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By goodchap

Hurr durr boot to the nuts, lol keyboardwarriors...

Hurr durr boot to the nuts, lol keyboardwarriors everywhere.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By goodchap

Actually its sort of big to put it on the...

Actually its sort of big to put it on the handlebars, so changed my mind. I`ll think of a way to attach it very securely to the frame, and use it as a bike alarm. You can fire it in two ways: either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By goodchap

Would this be too much to use as a bike bell?

Ive found it, its a sure guard personal siren alarm, 140+ dB or thats what they say on their website, but anyway its really freaking loud, go deaf in 10 seconds sort of loud. I think its a good dog...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

^^ Your opinion: I don`t care about it.

^^
Your opinion: I don`t care about it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

To match my helmet. Pics here...

To match my helmet. Pics here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/49471-Commuter-Bicycle-Pics/page333)
Forum: Commuting
05-15-11, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,564
Posted By goodchap

Hello I`m ghostridah ...

Hello I`m ghostridah

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii290/peke350/Bike/Photo0717resize.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii290/peke350/Bike/Photo0715resize.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

Well...it`s done now. Of course i didnt paint...

Well...it`s done now. Of course i didnt paint over the paste. Degreased the paint, than ltos of sanding, degrease again, paint. Looks like a new bike now, but so fragile, because its matte black. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-11, 04:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

You should have said that in the beginning. Thats...

You should have said that in the beginning. Thats what happened to mine, it has a thin coat of white, matte...something now because of the polishing paste. I doesnt come off even if I wash it. I`m...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

You know what? If when it comes to a subject with...

You know what? If when it comes to a subject with the word `polish` in it, you automatically think of the polish racing team, post a picture of them in tight spandex without saying anything ontopic,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

F it, just decided to paint it matte black...

F it, just decided to paint it matte black tomorrow.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

Im sorry man, but what youve been doing isnt...

Im sorry man, but what youve been doing isnt polishing. Even waxing takes more than you described, and polishing requieres ten times more work. You don`t rub the polish on and then wipe it off,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,519
Posted By goodchap

How do you polish a bike?

Ive done it before on my car. It came out...astonishing. I mean I really know how to do it on a car, manually. I won`t brag about it, I`ll let the pics do the talking.

But on the bike is a...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By goodchap

Well, there isnt. Or if there is, isnt visible...

Well, there isnt. Or if there is, isnt visible due to the seatpost having surface rust. I couldnt get it off no matter how much i sandpapered it. Wanted to paint it, but just wrapped it in black...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By goodchap

Will do that later. How much of the seat post...

Will do that later. How much of the seat post needs to be inside the frame? Would 1 inch be enough? Cause if so, I could still raise it by 1 more inch.

It is small. I`ll just get a longer...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By goodchap

Lots of questions from a newbie to commuting

I use a mtb that has been rescued from the bin. Its a noname pos, but have been doing the job for 3 weeks now on a daily 10 mile round trip (its been 4 months since i got it but only used til now to...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By goodchap

That is a very very cool story, bro.

That is a very very cool story, bro.
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