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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By thermite

Cycling shades

Hi all. I've been on the lookout for some cycling specific shades and now keep seeing adverts popping up in my face all over the place. I'm in the UK. Can anyone recommend any reasonably good ones...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By thermite

That sounds like a plan. I could use a coin to...

That sounds like a plan. I could use a coin to loosen and tighten it in future. Weight saving too. :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By thermite

Yeah, I added to it a little when trying various...

Yeah, I added to it a little when trying various bits to get it out but it was already pretty much rounded out and knackered.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By thermite

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll see what I can...

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll see what I can do with it. I've got a bunch of Torx bits about, otherwise I'll get an extractor.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By thermite

Stem cap bolt

Hi all. I've noticed my headset knocking a bit under hard front braking and have attempted to loosen the stem cap to check bearings and noticed that the cap bolt has been rounded out by the wrench...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-20, 03:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,940
Posted By thermite

I did spot that but think it's just a tiny speck...

I did spot that but think it's just a tiny speck of stone. I was riding while it was really hot a few days ago and riding over bitumen bubbles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-20, 03:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,940
Posted By thermite

Thanks for the advice guys. Here's the shard. I...

Thanks for the advice guys. Here's the shard. I won't be going near that new road surface again in a hurry.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,940
Posted By thermite

Thanks. I've only had these Schwalbe tyres for a...

Thanks. I've only had these Schwalbe tyres for a couple of months.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-20, 04:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,940
Posted By thermite

Tyre damage?

I just got a slow puncture yesterday and it seems when I was cycling on some new road surface near me with loose gravel on it I happened to get a shard of pointy stone go through my tyre. I haven't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-20, 06:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 303
Posted By thermite

Hydro brake issues

I have a set of Hayes Nine on my bike and one of the pistons on the rear caliper seems to protrude and not retract like the opposite one. This causes quite a bit of annoying rubbing and clicking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Hopefully you get that sorted. Went for a ride...

Hopefully you get that sorted.
Went for a ride today after adjusting the rear caliper since taking out the pads and pushing the pistons back in. No noise when pedaling apart from the wind now. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

So it seems I was wrong about it being a crank...

So it seems I was wrong about it being a crank arm or BB. After a bit more riding and checking it turns out the noise is coming from the rear brake caliper. It would appear that when there's torque...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Ok so I've taken both crank arms off and got the...

Ok so I've taken both crank arms off and got the BB out to check and clean up. Bearings feel good. I've cleaned up the shell and all threads and cups and regreased. I noticed that the thread on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-20, 01:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

I cracked the bolt on the non drive side crank...

I cracked the bolt on the non drive side crank last night and it was super tight so I don't think this had become loose and not likely to be causing the creak. This also isn't a self extracting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-20, 03:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Can anyone advise which direction the threads are...

Can anyone advise which direction the threads are going to be on these crank arms and bottom brackets each side please?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By thermite

Thanks for the tips. I did find that it's easier...

Thanks for the tips. I did find that it's easier to adjust the screw by taking the load off it first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By thermite

2005 and I'd never previously had to make any...

2005 and I'd never previously had to make any adjustments. Having got it out after a few years not doing anything. I'm going to get a few things play up I guess.
I'll clean the screws up and apply...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By thermite

Rear derailleur limit screws

I was out on a ride today and when getting a bit of spead up going downhill and shifting into top gear, the chain dropped off the bottom of the cassette and jammed between the frame and cassette high...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Thanks. I'll check it all out in a few days when...

Thanks. I'll check it all out in a few days when I've got the necessary tools.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Thanks. I'll give it a try but I'd like to get...

Thanks. I'll give it a try but I'd like to get everything apart as it's now 15 years old and never had a proper service.
Got large and small torque wrenches on the way too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Ok thanks. Well after watching a few YouTube...

Ok thanks. Well after watching a few YouTube videos and reading up, I assumed I needed one of these extractors so I went and ordered one. I thought Isis drive cranks required one to safely remove...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Thanks guys. I've got blue Loctite. Do I only...

Thanks guys. I've got blue Loctite. Do I only apply that to the bb? No grease required?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Thanks Dan. I've tested riding and simulating...

Thanks Dan. I've tested riding and simulating riding while not touching my seat or seat post so I don't think it's that in this case.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Thanks. I have checked the bolts where I can...

Thanks. I have checked the bolts where I can including on the chain ring. I think I've ruled out pedals as I've been putting weight on the crank arm itself. I've also ruled out handlbars/headset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By thermite

Crank and BB removal

Hi all. I've not been in the forum's for a long time but recently got my bike out again and been getting out for some much needed exercise. My 15 year old Marin Point Reyes is still in great...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-05, 04:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,770
Posted By thermite

It certainly would, a weight closer to the hub...

It certainly would, a weight closer to the hub would be less effective to counter balance weight on the opposite side. I might put my reflectors back on now!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-05, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,007
Posted By thermite

This sounds like my problem, I had a creak at the...

This sounds like my problem, I had a creak at the bracket when under load. Do a search for 'Creak' and 'bracket' There have been a few posts with solutions recently, including mine. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-05, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,770
Posted By thermite

I'm glad there are so many other people out there...

I'm glad there are so many other people out there as anal as me! Anyone heard of obsessive compulsive dissorder!?? seen Jack in 'As Good as it Gets' ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 05:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,794
Posted By thermite

Got it!

Got it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 04:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,794
Posted By thermite

So that's 1lb at the end of a 5 foot radius...

So that's 1lb at the end of a 5 foot radius right?
Or 5 lbs at one foot?
Still can't get my head around all this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,770
Posted By thermite

It could be the tyres as there are also some...

It could be the tyres as there are also some small transfers on them, the inbalance is uniform with both wheels. I may just pull a wheel off tonight and remove the tyre, not done that yet so it may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 03:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,794
Posted By thermite

Thanks guys, still a bit confusing for me but the...

Thanks guys, still a bit confusing for me but the label does say exactly that -
"70KGF-CM" What would it be in lb-ft ??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 11:17 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,794
Posted By thermite

Torque question..

My seat post collar has a label - Max Torque 70KGF-CM
Could anyone explain this please?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,770
Posted By thermite

I actually think it's the valve side which is the...

I actually think it's the valve side which is the heaviest on my wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,770
Posted By thermite

Thanks for the helpful feedback guys. I know...

Thanks for the helpful feedback guys. I know it's only a trivial thing, I just wondered whether people were doing anything to eliminate it. I had a nice road bike back about 10 years ago, and I'd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-05, 11:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,770
Posted By thermite

Wheel balance

I've got Mavic Disk rims on my bike and I've noticed if I'm checking the trueness of the wheels
and I'm spinning them whith my hand, I've noticed that there's quite an offset in the balance of the...
Forum: United Kingdom
06-27-05, 05:28 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,612
Posted By thermite

I'm from Burnham - Just West of Slough in...

I'm from Burnham - Just West of Slough in Berkshire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-05, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By thermite

I also have carbon front forks on my bike so...

I also have carbon front forks on my bike so there is a little flex. When leaning from one side to the other, the disk would seem to move very slightly towards one pad or the other. Now I've got it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-05, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By thermite

You're just assuming that. You don't seem to...

You're just assuming that.
You don't seem to read things thoroughly.
Read the link to my thread at the top and
see the solution at the bottom.
His symptoms are exactly the same as mine.
A lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-05, 05:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,853
Posted By thermite

That cheered me up after all the whining in this...

That cheered me up after all the whining in this thread! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-05, 04:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,496
Posted By thermite

Before you insult people, read what has been...

Before you insult people, read what has been posted!
I was also refering to my brakes too - Hayes Nine.
I'm only trying to be helpful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-05, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,496
Posted By thermite

Very valid point! Thanks for the advice. I...

Very valid point! Thanks for the advice. I think I'll leave mine alone for the time being.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-05, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,496
Posted By thermite

They both move.

They both move.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-05, 06:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,853
Posted By thermite

I've got the Hayes Nine brakes and although I...

I've got the Hayes Nine brakes and although I don't really get a squeel, they sound pretty smooth now i've put about 150 miles on the bike. I do notice that when I'm going down hills, in particular...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-05, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By thermite

I had this. Make sure the calipers are aligned...

I had this. Make sure the calipers are aligned properly. The metal sound (clanging/pinging) when you're leaning side to side is the wheel moving slightly under load and the disk 'leaning' ever so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-05, 06:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By thermite

You can get cleaning brushes and devices to hook...

You can get cleaning brushes and devices to hook up to your chain to run it through to get it clean. Check out your lbs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-05, 06:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,496
Posted By thermite

I've got the Hayes Nine set on my Marin Point...

I've got the Hayes Nine set on my Marin Point Reyes and the front brake lever needs to be pulled in a little further than the rear lever before it bites. I'm thinking that it needs a bleed to check...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-05, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,828
Posted By thermite

I took it to a bike shop near me and the guy in...

I took it to a bike shop near me and the guy in there took the cranks off, removed the bracket, grease it up and then tightened it right up again. He said it was a little loose as well. No more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-05, 01:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By thermite

Very good point! Thanks for the tip, electrical...

Very good point! Thanks for the tip, electrical tape it is then.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-05, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By thermite

Cable housings rubbing on frame

I was wondering whether anybody out there puts any grease/lube/tape on their frames, particularly on the front of the frame where the shifter/brake cable housings touch, I just dont want them to wear...
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