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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-16, 04:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,524
Posted By Scooby Snax

Are you cross chaining? i.e. small ring up...

Are you cross chaining? i.e. small ring up front, small cog on the rear cassette??
Or does this happen in every gear combination?
Did this just start? Has the chain been replaced and could be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-15, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,105
Posted By Scooby Snax

Some combo's don't play well together. If you...

Some combo's don't play well together. If you can try another set of V brakes, it may be the ticket.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-15, 05:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 37,154
Posted By Scooby Snax

Want to spin up hills easier, get a smaller...

Want to spin up hills easier, get a smaller chainring, or a mega range cassette which would be cheaper than a whole crank.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 06:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,200
Posted By Scooby Snax

reduce your salt intake, unless you're on a low...

reduce your salt intake, unless you're on a low sodium diet already. Then increase your salt intake, that is only if you're on a low fat diet, but not a low carb diet. If you're on a low carb diet,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-15, 01:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,093
Posted By Scooby Snax

How many speeds is the bike, i.e. how many gears...

How many speeds is the bike, i.e. how many gears at the rear?
I'm going to guess that it's 7 speed, and has a threaded on freewheel.

The cost of repair / replacement seems steep. Was it for just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,481
Posted By Scooby Snax

426989 Don't ask how, but I hit pause at the...

426989

Don't ask how, but I hit pause at the right time.
It's looking like it did get between the spokes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-14, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,740
Posted By Scooby Snax

If that were true, I'd never have had that flat...

If that were true, I'd never have had that flat with tubeless 10km into a 90km stage of Crank The Shield.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-14, 08:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,624
Posted By Scooby Snax

OK I figured out how we went wrong last...

OK

I figured out how we went wrong last time, just to be sure I did it again. Laced the wheel up and then realized I rotated the hub the wrong direction which didn't put the valve hole between...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-14, 12:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,251
Posted By Scooby Snax

Keeping off topic, it's cheaper to ship from New...

Keeping off topic, it's cheaper to ship from New York to Los Angeles than it is to ship from Buffalo to Toronto. What's worse is that a Honda Civic built in Alliston Ontario is cheaper in Seattle,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-14, 01:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,624
Posted By Scooby Snax

Well it's official, I did lace it to the opposite...

Well it's official, I did lace it to the opposite side of the rim. Dang!
I won't be lacing this while having a beer this time.

I'm going with Competition spokes.

Thanks for the advice guys.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-14, 05:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,624
Posted By Scooby Snax

Thanks Francis, I stand corrected. I'll double...

Thanks Francis, I stand corrected. I'll double check the left / right and make sure it ain't crossed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,624
Posted By Scooby Snax

It's an open pro, which is a traditionally...

It's an open pro, which is a traditionally drilled rim, so I don't recall it being drilled offset when I built it.

When checking tension with the TM-1 I released the handle slowly to avoid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-14, 04:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,624
Posted By Scooby Snax

Ugh! Broken spokes

My rear wheel is breaking spokes. Earlier in the spring, I broke a couple spokes. I wasn't sure if the spokes breaking were causes by the tire going flat, and hitting a curb, or the spokes broke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,380
Posted By Scooby Snax

I commute on a Raleigh Tomahawk, a BSO. I work...

I commute on a Raleigh Tomahawk, a BSO. I work around the University of Toronto, pretty much the bike theft capital of Canada.
That said, the Raleigh Tomohawk, has spent at least 5 years outside...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-14, 04:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,556
Posted By Scooby Snax

Damn! I was gonna pull that card!

Damn! I was gonna pull that card!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,916
Posted By Scooby Snax

Thinking out loud here... For something robust, a...

Thinking out loud here... For something robust, a wheel with a ball bearing hub, wide range cassette 12 - 28 or 34. Mate that to a Deore rear derailleur, 9 speed and a set of thumb / bar end shifters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-14, 01:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,313
Posted By Scooby Snax

The product description is that the legs are...

The product description is that the legs are carbon, crown is aluminium, and with that my guess is that it's an aluminium steer tube. I think it can't be threaded.

I'm too lazy to search, but...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-17-14, 04:58 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 86,866
Posted By Scooby Snax

5"7-3/4" 29" inseam, long torso Road is a 51cm...

5"7-3/4" 29" inseam, long torso
Road is a 51cm Cervelo
Mountain is a Medium (18"-ish) Trek with Gary Fisher "Genesis" Geometry.

Both fit perfectly, except with 100mm of suspension on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-14, 12:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,115
Posted By Scooby Snax

Deda Fang, DOG FANG...

Deda Fang, DOG FANG (http://www.dedaelementi.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_additional_images2.tpl&product_id=121&category_id=11&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=94&lang=en) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,782
Posted By Scooby Snax

Well I think that the author failed to realize,...

Well I think that the author failed to realize, that in Venice it's recommended at high tide.

Back to the task at hand;
The whole idea of having a tripple is to have a wider range of gears. Now...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By Scooby Snax

Buy another bike, and loose the boyfriend.

Buy another bike, and loose the boyfriend.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-14, 03:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,432
Posted By Scooby Snax

Based on the question, I'd say removing the brake...

Based on the question, I'd say removing the brake isn't for you. Unless you can build a wheel, because you would need to replace the hub entirely.
Replacing the coaster brake with a wheel with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,008
Posted By Scooby Snax

I'd clean the bike first, It just may end up...

I'd clean the bike first, It just may end up looking nice.

And my advice on the wheel would be to get that R501 or something else with a conventional hub. Look at the fracture on the low spoke...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,268
Posted By Scooby Snax

They should work, no issues, standard platform...

They should work, no issues, standard platform pedals.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,278
Posted By Scooby Snax

BB7's are great, simple to set up, adjust and...

BB7's are great, simple to set up, adjust and they work. I've now got Avid Hydro's and wish I still had the BB7's. They just aren't as nice as the BB7's and I think the Maugra Julies from 10 years...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By Scooby Snax

If it was a 100mm fork that had the travel...

If it was a 100mm fork that had the travel reduced, yes it's just a spacer, but if it's an 80mm, and you read that guide, it states that going up from 80 to 100 (or 100 to 120mm) it can't be done. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-14, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,375
Posted By Scooby Snax

I had a Trek 9.8 that I got to just a smidge...

I had a Trek 9.8 that I got to just a smidge under 20lbs, and not too much chain lube. I'm envious, the Scott looks awesome, and plush in comparison.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-14, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,160
Posted By Scooby Snax

First things first, you haven't told us what...

First things first, you haven't told us what model. A Norco Storm 9.2 seems to fit your description, and looks like a good bike for $470, Noro site claims $609.

Back to the issue in hand, At any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,309
Posted By Scooby Snax

Not as far as any of my posts are concerned. :D

Not as far as any of my posts are concerned. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-14, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,273
Posted By Scooby Snax

I've run regular, UST and tubless ready tires...

I've run regular, UST and tubless ready tires with success using both a UST and a Bontrager tubeless ready rim. I will say that although heavier, the Stan's strips seal better than the plastic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By Scooby Snax

Inline adjusters from jagwire? 410793

Inline adjusters from jagwire?

410793
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-14, 12:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,628
Posted By Scooby Snax

In my experience with tubeless compared to...

In my experience with tubeless compared to tubeless ready, is that tubeless pumped up with a floor pump no problem, pumped up with a hand pump, but took a little more care. A tubeless ready tire on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-14, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By Scooby Snax

Well, the short answer is no, Brifters for drop...

Well, the short answer is no, Brifters for drop bars have a different cable pull than flat bar shifters.

Now a quick search found this recall on Scott Speedster models being recalled, not sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,559
Posted By Scooby Snax

7 weeks post ACL surgery, my 22-32-44 with a 10s...

7 weeks post ACL surgery, my 22-32-44 with a 10s 11-36t cassette is fine for tootling around the neighbourhood, then again, if there was an 11 speed option on my bench, I'd take it. I just want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,883
Posted By Scooby Snax

Are the chainrings 5 bolt? you probably could...

Are the chainrings 5 bolt? you probably could buy a new crank, freewheel, chain and derailer for less than what the pulleys, and chainrings would cost.
It's possible that the cheapest way of doing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,229
Posted By Scooby Snax

After posting that, I thought the same thing... ...

After posting that, I thought the same thing...

Also, you can use a piece of old chain and an inner tube to do the "Hal" seat protection treatment. google "hal bike locking" on Youtube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,229
Posted By Scooby Snax

You can get Pinheads which require a special key...

You can get Pinheads which require a special key to undo them, each "key" is unique. They run $30 - $45 depending on if you get just the wheel set or one that also locks your headset & or seatpost....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-14, 11:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,137
Posted By Scooby Snax

I'm good... could you imagine how many "friends"...

I'm good... could you imagine how many "friends" you'd have hovering like a dog during dinner?

Oh, +1 for the Felco cutters and an awl. They cut well, and after 8 years still cut both brake and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-14, 07:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,902
Posted By Scooby Snax

Probably as scarce as hills to climb.;)

Probably as scarce as hills to climb.;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By Scooby Snax

Nope, SRAM has a different cable pull per shift...

Nope, SRAM has a different cable pull per shift than Shimano. According to this article, you can combine SRAM / Campy 10 speed. Can you run Campy shifters with a SRAM drivetrain? Sure, why not? -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-14, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,902
Posted By Scooby Snax

Skill? Nope, Talent!!

Skill? Nope, Talent!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-14, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,902
Posted By Scooby Snax

It may be possible to hunt down a cosmos rim, I'm...

It may be possible to hunt down a cosmos rim, I'm sure there are one or two shops in boulder ;)

My Cosmic rear exploded when I backed into a car at 40km/h. I was able to get a replacement at my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-23-14, 10:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,919
Posted By Scooby Snax

Looking super sweet by the way. I was seriously...

Looking super sweet by the way. I was seriously looking at an orange Tall Boy, and every now and then I have that... "hmmm, maybe shouldda..." feeling.

I hear you about the bar width, I went from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-14, 05:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By Scooby Snax

As they say; steel bikes have soul... your's is...

As they say; steel bikes have soul... your's is just misaligned.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,703
Posted By Scooby Snax

Edit: The amount of cable pull needed on the rear...

Edit: The amount of cable pull needed on the rear der. will be the same, road or mountain with 7 speed (and up to 10 speed and possibly 6 speed tourney although I havent tried that one. I think there...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
06-19-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,248
Posted By Scooby Snax

As it's been said, locking nuts don't stop a bike...

As it's been said, locking nuts don't stop a bike from being stolen. Locking up the bike properly with two locks pretty much does. Thieves don't want to work hard. Or they'd have jobs like the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Scooby Snax

Yeah, eyelets...:thumb: Don't you hate it...

Yeah, eyelets...:thumb:

Don't you hate it when you have a brain fart? Senility at 46!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-14, 05:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Scooby Snax

Depends, do you work the front of the house, or...

Depends, do you work the front of the house, or the distribution side?

I'm always impressed that tubular rims don't puncture from the grommets, you'd think that a tire would tear itself up on them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-14, 05:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Scooby Snax

Carbon Bar's take a little more road buzz /...

Carbon Bar's take a little more road buzz / vibration from your hands, ceramic bearings I can't comment on, but steel has worked for the last 150 years or more, so why spend 100's for very little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-14, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,253
Posted By Scooby Snax

A sram X3 rear derailer is $20 online, a set of...

A sram X3 rear derailer is $20 online, a set of shifters will set you back more. also if the front is really hard to shift, are you sure your front limit isn't too tight?
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