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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-15, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By totops1

Thanks everybody for your answers and insights. ...

Thanks everybody for your answers and insights.
I have doubled checked the number of bearing and they're all there.

I had initially changed the cones on each hub because the previous ones were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By totops1

Insconsistent play in my hubs

Hi!

I have overhauled both my front and rear hubs and I just finished adjusting them
However, when i pull on the wheels while holding the frame, i can find 2-3 spots that seem to have some play....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,135
Posted By totops1

Correct, the chainstays are in aluminum whereas...

Correct, the chainstays are in aluminum whereas the seatstays are in carbon
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,135
Posted By totops1

I am only quoting this post but I have to say...

I am only quoting this post but I have to say that pretty much all of the others are very useful to me, thank you to all of you.
I admit that this Axiom streamliner is tempting. Like "Jeff Wills"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,135
Posted By totops1

Racks mounting holes

Hi!
I am trying to convert my Specialized Allez Elite 2007 into a commuter to go to work and Ive been looking at where i could mount the rear rack that I bought (Topeak Super Tourist)
I tried this...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,727
Posted By totops1

Thanks again everybody for all your input, it's...

Thanks again everybody for all your input, it's definitely helping!

It looks like I will go for the cheap solution.... Ortlieb's :-)
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 03:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,727
Posted By totops1

Oh yes, it's worth mentioning that, thanks. So...

Oh yes, it's worth mentioning that, thanks.
So far, I commute with my backpack but the route I take has some roads near 11% slope and I find it painful on my back on the long run
Hence I thought...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 03:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,727
Posted By totops1

Thanks for all your answers, it's definitely...

Thanks for all your answers, it's definitely helping!
I guess I should have been a bit more specific.
I don't ride when it rains (Yes I live in Portland, OR so these days I dont ride that much ;-) ...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,727
Posted By totops1

Pannier

Hi!

I am converting my road bike into a commuter bike and I am looking for panniers.
I know the very famous waterproof Ortblieb ones but I am looking for somehting a bit cheaper and not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-14, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By totops1

I wanted to let you know that I have replaced my...

I wanted to let you know that I have replaced my previous SRAM cassette with a Shimano CS-HG50 9 speed and it fixed my shifting problems.
I guess the SRAM was worn out and I couldn't tell by looking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By totops1

I decided to change my cassette, hopefully that...

I decided to change my cassette, hopefully that will fix my problem

Thanks for your help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-14, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By totops1

change cassette or not ?

Hi!

I have just changed my chainrings (shimano 105 5703) and chain (KMC X9.99) on my specialized allez elite 2007.
I originally bought this bike used several months ago and it looks like the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,650
Posted By totops1

Thanks everybody for all your insights, I...

Thanks everybody for all your insights, I appreciate everybody's advice and help.
Yesterday, I repacked my front/rear hubs but as I feared, I could NOT get the adjustment done due to the axle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,650
Posted By totops1

"Once they meet, the axle shoudn't turn as you...

"Once they meet, the axle shoudn't turn as you move both wrenchs in opposite directions to one another." That's what I would think but for some reason the axle does move
Does the locknut spin feely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,650
Posted By totops1

But I am glad to know that it's normal. I was...

But I am glad to know that it's normal.
I was wondering if I was doing something wrong or if I was using wrong tools...etc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 02:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,650
Posted By totops1

Well, my problem is that for me, it takes forever...

Well, my problem is that for me, it takes forever since the axle rotates! Even if I find the perfect cone adjustment, everything gets loose because of the axle and I cannot seem to find the solution....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,650
Posted By totops1

Yes, I am using the parktool cone wrenches : one...

Yes, I am using the parktool cone wrenches : one to hold the cone and another to lock the locknut
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,650
Posted By totops1

Problem when adjusting hub cones

Hi!
This weekend, I worked on one of my bike and wanted to overhaule the hubs.
After I replaced the bearings, packed with grease, I started adjusting the cones. I found the good adjustment (as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-14, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,043
Posted By totops1

Oh and I am not sure if I have the model that...

Oh and I am not sure if I have the model that they talk about : "IDS24 (Direct Drive)", would that matter ??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,043
Posted By totops1

Thank you!!! I will put it to 9NM to be on the...

Thank you!!! I will put it to 9NM to be on the safe side.
Now, I noticed that the end cap says "FSA" on it. Isn't it supposed to be a Sugino end cap ?? I bought my bike used, is it possible that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-14, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,043
Posted By totops1

Sugino direct drive pinch bolt torque

Hi!

I dismounted my drivetrain on my 2007 specialized allez elite and I can't figure out how much torque I need to put on the pinch bolts of my left crank.
As for the end cap, there is a torque...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,333
Posted By totops1

Thanks for your answer, I think I was not very...

Thanks for your answer, I think I was not very clear in my post.
I am not looking for a spreadsheet that contains all the torque specs in the world. I have the torque specs for my bike and if not I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,333
Posted By totops1

Torque specs spreadsheet

Hi!
When fixing my bike, I am tired to always have to go through some book pages to find the torque spec for the part I am fixing.
I thought about doing a spreadsheet that would contain all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-14, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,573
Posted By totops1

I guess I am confused. I loked at my receipt and...

I guess I am confused. I loked at my receipt and it says "3/32 KMC Master Link". So it means I can use it on my Z50 technically since its 3/32 right ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,573
Posted By totops1

That's what I did and it went great !

That's what I did and it went great !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-14, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,573
Posted By totops1

Thanks for all your help guys. Actually, it's...

Thanks for all your help guys.
Actually, it's the bike shop that sold me this link since I told them I had a Z50. I guess, I trusted them since bike shops know better than me.

I will try to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-14, 06:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,573
Posted By totops1

KMC Missing link orientation

I keep looking on which way to mount my missing link on my KMC Z50 chain and I cannot find it ....

To me, it looks like the open end should face towards the back of the bike when looking at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 47,166
Posted By totops1

I use acetone. Nail polish remove has acetone in...

I use acetone. Nail polish remove has acetone in it but at a lower percentage.
Acetone works great. Yu can also use sandpaper.

Or both :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

I wanted to give you an update about my rattling...

I wanted to give you an update about my rattling noise.
Here is what I performed :

I began by checking the spoke tension by plucking them. I noticed that some of my left side spoke were REALLY...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-14, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By totops1

Thanks. Actually, I discovered this page on...

Thanks.
Actually, I discovered this page on the internet, it basically sais the same, that it's the best lube ever for the chain : Chain Maintenance (http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html#wax)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By totops1

Brand new chain

Hi!
Its the first time I buy a brand new chain and it looks like it's already lubed.
Is it actually lube or do I need to clean it prior to putting it on my bike and lubing it ?

BTW : I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

Good call! I thought about that yesterday too as...

Good call! I thought about that yesterday too as I thought that the chain would rub when on the largest cog. I put the chain on the smallest one and it was still rattling. The derailleur (if that's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

I think I know what I'm doing tonight ;-)

I think I know what I'm doing tonight ;-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

Ok, I will definitely check that. Thanks for the...

Ok, I will definitely check that. Thanks for the help
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

Lol.... Actually, I saw a rattlesnake last week...

Lol.... Actually, I saw a rattlesnake last week but this time I was on my feet ...running past him!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

But the spokes were rubbing on what ?? That's...

But the spokes were rubbing on what ?? That's what bothers me because I cant figure out what rubs on where. I keep looking and nothing comes to my mind
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

Sorry... I should rephrase it a bit better. ...

Sorry... I should rephrase it a bit better.

The noise happens when I sit or stand on my bike and that I lean the bike on the right side.
When I said the noise disappears when Im not on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

But the sound is really coming out of the...

But the sound is really coming out of the spokes.... how could it be from the saddle ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

I haven't check the tension since I don't have...

I haven't check the tension since I don't have the tensionmeter but it's a good call. I could go to my bike co-op and test that.
I have actually tried to pedal while out of the saddle and leaning...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,306
Posted By totops1

Rattling noise from the spokes

Another problem under the hood.....grrr

Since several days, I have noticed strange noise when pedaling.
I have narrowed it down to notice that those noises happen only when I am on the bike and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By totops1

That sounded great ....until I read...

That sounded great ....until I read "cassette"..... I need a hub for a freewheel :-(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By totops1

http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/951455...

http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/951455-26-wheel.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By totops1

Oh ok. I was wondering if it has to be the EXACT...

Oh ok. I was wondering if it has to be the EXACT same size of my front wheel to match. If it only matters for the tire, it's no problem then
I need a hub for a freewheel (5-speed)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By totops1

That makes sense. Fietsbob might be right, I'd be...

That makes sense. Fietsbob might be right, I'd be better off with ebay
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By totops1

Which 26" wheel

Hi!

I need to replace my rear 26" wheel (bent :-( )and I have trouble finding out what size I need. I understand that there are different 26" sizes.
Inside the rim, it says 559 X .......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By totops1

Well, I'd like to buy (if I can find what I need)...

Well, I'd like to buy (if I can find what I need) so I was wondering if people sell parts on this site. I guess I didn't pay any fees so I might not have access to this feature.

I will check ebay...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By totops1

Bicycle parts

Sorry if I should not post there but it's the only place I found that was relevant enough....


I was wondering if there is a place here where we can exchange/sell parts. I am looking for a used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By totops1

Thanks all for your answers. Hmmm..... I was...

Thanks all for your answers.
Hmmm..... I was not aware of that, good to know !!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,298
Posted By totops1

I use this one : Performance Feedback Sports ...

I use this one : Performance Feedback Sports
Feedback Sports Pro Elite Work Stand - More Gear (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1030620_-1)

I really like it, its not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-14, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By totops1

9-speed chain

Hi!
I am willing to replace my chain on my specialized allez elite 2007
I would like to go with a SRAM because I prefer the SRAM powerlink instead of the shimano pins

BUT, my front and rear...
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