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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-22, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,357
Posted By tahoeeddie

yeah, i don't think they even really tried to...

yeah, i don't think they even really tried to listen to him when they described the symptoms, nor did they try to test ride it. he's taken it back to them twice. it's still under a 1-year warranty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-22, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,357
Posted By tahoeeddie

Folks, thanks for the thoughtful replies. to...

Folks, thanks for the thoughtful replies.

to clarify, the slipping he's experiencing is almost as though the chain is not catching on anything. it's not actually sliding or skipping over the teeth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,357
Posted By tahoeeddie

shimano nexus 3 speed slipping

I have a friend who has a beach cruiser that keeps slipping when high torque is put into the pedals. specifically riding up hills. for example, he can pedal normally on flat or descending roads. but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By tahoeeddie

thanks for the suggestion guys. it looks like the...

thanks for the suggestion guys. it looks like the harbor freight one is what most people are suggesting. that's kind of what i found too in terms of price and availability. but didn't know if anyone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-17, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By tahoeeddie

recommendation for ultrasonic parts cleaner?

does anyone have recommendations for an ultrasonic parts cleaner? and what is it that you like or don't like about a particular model?

thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-16, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,697
Posted By tahoeeddie

i have the ultegra 6700 10sp shifters on the bike.

i have the ultegra 6700 10sp shifters on the bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-16, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,697
Posted By tahoeeddie

ultegra 6800 FD for 10 speed?

is the ultegra 6800 front derailleur ok to use on 10 speed?
it seems like it shouldn't matter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By tahoeeddie

with Cervelo, the BB is BBRight, so it's an...

with Cervelo, the BB is BBRight, so it's an asymmetric Press Fit.
there are no torque settings that i know of for that. But i had a bike shop install the BB for me.
i replaced the seat post b/c i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-15, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By tahoeeddie

Need help diagnosing bike creaking.

I've been trying to chase down this creaking on my bike without success.
it seems like everything failed all at one time.

I currently have some creaking when i stand on the pedals and pedal....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-15, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By tahoeeddie

ramzilla, chainring bolts are my next step. ...

ramzilla,
chainring bolts are my next step.
i'm picking up a set from the shop tomorrow.
the ones that i have on there are definitely sorry looking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-15, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By tahoeeddie

i have done as much as i can with the pedals. i...

i have done as much as i can with the pedals. i have put new grease in them, and also removed, cleaned the threads and re mounted them as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-15, 04:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By tahoeeddie

thanks everyone. so i guess my takeaway is that...

thanks everyone. so i guess my takeaway is that the chainring that i have for my 10 speed would work just fine if i changed to 11 speed. that would save a chunk of change.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-15, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By tahoeeddie

BB or crank creaking

I've been having this creaking problem from my cranks or BB for a while now.
while i originally had a seized BB Bearing that i thought was the problem, that has been fixed, and i still have this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By tahoeeddie

do i need to replace chainrings when moving from 10-11 speed?

I have been thinking about upgrading from 10 to 11 speed road.
Is it necessary to also change the chainrings to adjust for the difference in chain width?

thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-15, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,931
Posted By tahoeeddie

Ah, i see some of the confusion. so press-fit,...

Ah, i see some of the confusion.
so press-fit, i mean i have a BBRight, and the bearings are pressed into cups which are then pressed into the frame.
i'm not talking about greasing the bearings,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-15, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,931
Posted By tahoeeddie

Grease or no grease on crank spindle?

I have heard differing opinions on this topic so i wanted to throw it out to the community to see what you think.

I have a press fit bottom bracket.
Do you grease the crank spindle or not, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-15, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,413
Posted By tahoeeddie

yikes. it sounds like a sit down in front of the...

yikes. it sounds like a sit down in front of the tv and get patient, eh? the cable itself comes out fine, it's just the housing that is stuck.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-15, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,413
Posted By tahoeeddie

Cale, thanks for the response. yeah, it's old in...

Cale, thanks for the response. yeah, it's old in there, that housing has been there for a while. and it's just jammed. i don't know what could have gotten it stuck.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-15, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,413
Posted By tahoeeddie

brake cable housing stuck in rear brake

Does anyone know how to remove cable housing from the brake itself?
my rear brake housing seems to be stuck in the brake (shimano ultegra 6700).

thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-15, 03:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,613
Posted By tahoeeddie

The Rock n' Roll gold chain lube I good stuff it...

The Rock n' Roll gold chain lube I good stuff it is a once and done solution. no need to degrease first. about $21 on amazon for a 16 oz bottle. this should last you a while. and you can even just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-15, 02:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 855
Posted By tahoeeddie

Creaky 3T Palladio Seatpost

I have a 3T palladio seat post that shipped with my 2012 Cervelo R3.
recently, I had a problem where the end cap split and I had to replace the whole core with a new difflock system.
as it turns...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 900
Posted By tahoeeddie

PF30 removal tool recommendations

Does anyone know if there is a tool that allows for a smooth extraction of a press fit 30 bb?
what i mean by this, is one that you don't have to hammer it out?

it seems like the existing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-14, 03:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,792
Posted By tahoeeddie

i hope that you have gotten this fixed... but...

i hope that you have gotten this fixed... but there are a couple of things that i thought i might mention, and maybe they might be helpful. from what i understand about bb30, they are pressed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,137
Posted By tahoeeddie

thanks everyone. it sounds like from the posts...

thanks everyone. it sounds like from the posts and additional reading that i've done the grinder or a dremel is really the only way to go to get consistent results. i tried the old cable inside the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-14, 12:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,137
Posted By tahoeeddie

cutting cable housing

I was replacing cables and housing today and discovered that when i cut the housing using a park tool cable cutter, it tended to mash the ends.

does anyone have any experience in how to cut the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,357
Posted By tahoeeddie

Thanks.i ended up just being able to slap the...

Thanks.i ended up just being able to slap the 11-28 on. some slight adjustment to the b-limit and it's all good to go.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,357
Posted By tahoeeddie

add chain links when going from 25-28 cassette?

i have a road bike, 10 speed cassette 11-25 currently. and i'm thinking about putting in an 11-28. do you know if i need to add links to my chain?

it's a new chain (a couple of months), and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 565
Posted By tahoeeddie

praxis chainrings?

anyone out there have any experience with praxis chainrings?
are they any better than other chainrings on the market, specifically with respect to shifting smoothness?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 646
Posted By tahoeeddie

chain ring / power meter compatibility (FSA / SRAM)

I have had a problem for a while with my chain dropping a lot.
I have a Quarq Elsa power meter that has SRAM powerglide compact chain rings on it.
i am using a shimano ultegra FD. and Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-13, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By tahoeeddie

I have had many problems with the powermeter...

I have had many problems with the powermeter magnet falling off. I first had the cable guide mount. the magnet came off within the first week.
i then used putty. it came off within two weeks. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By tahoeeddie

aftermarket jockey wheels

Curious about compatibility of aftermarket jockey wheels for RD.
I have shimano ultegra RD.
when i took out the jockey wheels to clean, i noticed that the two are different. the top (closest to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By tahoeeddie

BBRight bottom bracket compatibility

I'm shopping for bottom brackets for a BBRight (cervelo) BB.
Will any BB30 BB work for BBRight?
It appears that I can just use BB30 Press fit.
but i'm not sure.

Thanks,
Eddie.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,857
Posted By tahoeeddie

Thanks everyone. i'll try the "Z" method. i did...

Thanks everyone. i'll try the "Z" method. i did buy a tool for removal, i was just wondering if anyone had had real success with removal without a tool since it is advertised as such. but it sounds...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-13, 06:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,857
Posted By tahoeeddie

KMC missing link tools free, or not tools free?

I have a KMC missing link. supposedly, it's tools free, and also reusable.
but for the life of me, i can't remove it without a tool.

anyone have any advice on that?

also, it is advertised as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-13, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,215
Posted By tahoeeddie

thanks everyone!

thanks everyone!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-13, 12:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,215
Posted By tahoeeddie

Grease or not to grease aluminum seat post / aluminum frame?

I wanted to get some input on whether or not to grease a seat post. aluminum seat post, aluminum frame.
I know that there are anti-seize compounds out there. but was wondering if just normal grease...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By tahoeeddie

when you say "crankset" do you mean chainrings?...

when you say "crankset" do you mean chainrings? or are you actually asking about the crank arms and BB as well?
for me, since i don't have the tools to remove the chainrings, I normally just wipe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By tahoeeddie

creaking noise while pedaling

I just started noticing some creaking when I pedal.
I definitely only notice it when I pedal, but i can't tell if it's from the cranks or BB.
I thought that I was able to identify that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-13, 10:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,046
Posted By tahoeeddie

i'm not sure i understand what you mean when you...

i'm not sure i understand what you mean when you say "rough"? two things came to my mind. either that there is or are a few stiff links, in which case, lube or some just bending of the links will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,382
Posted By tahoeeddie

i used to never care for my drivetrain, and ran...

i used to never care for my drivetrain, and ran everything until it was just unbearable. but i noticed that after several years of not changing the chain, the shifting just was not only not crisp,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-13, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By tahoeeddie

The chain ring sizes did not change with the...

The chain ring sizes did not change with the power meter install. compact both. i checked the limit screws again last night, and had two drops today during my ride. once, i was climbing up a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By tahoeeddie

I'm having a k-edge chain catcher installed this...

I'm having a k-edge chain catcher installed this weekend. I have a Shimano Ultegra FD.
I'm kind of worried though if I install a chain catcher, and it still manages to drop inside (people say that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By tahoeeddie

Tuning FD to stop dropping chain inside

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to tune the FD so that it will stop dropping the chain to the inside?
Ever since I got a Quarq Elsa power meter, I've been dropping my chain to the inside on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-13, 10:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,838
Posted By tahoeeddie

Ah, I bought a k-edge. i've heard that the...

Ah, I bought a k-edge. i've heard that the setting can slip over time though. I have a braze-on FD. So the chain catcher will be mounted on that.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,838
Posted By tahoeeddie

how hard is it to get your chain out if you dropped it even with a chain catcher?

I started a thread earlier asking opinions about chain catchers, and it sparked a great conversation. As a result, I bought one. I haven't installed it yet. But I have heard from people that even if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,213
Posted By tahoeeddie

+1 for cny-bikeman's recommendation.

+1 for cny-bikeman's recommendation.
Forum: Triathlon
04-30-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By tahoeeddie

check out joe friel's book the triathlete's...

check out joe friel's book the triathlete's training bible.
lots of good stuff in there. get it as a newbie, and use it till you're an elite.
Forum: Triathlon
04-30-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 797
Posted By tahoeeddie

in general, i think the fit looks ok. a couple...

in general, i think the fit looks ok. a couple of things look like they could be improved, but these are comments that are based off of the low quality video, so go by your feel, or from a...
Forum: Triathlon
04-30-13, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By tahoeeddie

there are last year's models that are on closeout...

there are last year's models that are on closeout on several websites right now. but don't know if they'll have your size available. i saw orcas for under $100 earlier this week.
Forum: Triathlon
04-30-13, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 855
Posted By tahoeeddie

i've been in the sport of triathlon for many...

i've been in the sport of triathlon for many years and have done my fair share of races. in T2, i find that the most time consuming part for me is putting on socks. i tried to race without socks...
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