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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,898
Posted By 401flava

Yup,you guys were right... It did need a 1mm...

Yup,you guys were right... It did need a 1mm spacer. I think the issue I had with the Shimano spacer was that I'm using an SRAM cassette, and the Shimano spacer has little grooves to fit flush on a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,066
Posted By 401flava

Well, the thing is I wouldn't know that "things...

Well, the thing is I wouldn't know that "things weren't properly installed" without learning what that means. To be fair, everything was properly installed, I just hadn't put the chain on yet and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,140
Posted By 401flava

I'm gonna jump in and back up the sensible...

I'm gonna jump in and back up the sensible statements most of you have been making.

There is ABSOLUTELY no justification for doing what you're talking about. If I get the gist, you're looking to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,898
Posted By 401flava

9sp cassette on 11sp hub... Spacer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUKpN_MMN1o&feature=youtu.beHey guys,

So I've got my 1st bike build together and am now trying to iron out the kinks. Everything looks right, shifts right,etc. But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,066
Posted By 401flava

Ok, I apologize for my ignorance. I just didn't...

Ok, I apologize for my ignorance. I just didn't know that chain tension would 'fix' this issue, but it seems to be about right with the chain on. I'm still a BIT too close to the 32t cog but I may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,066
Posted By 401flava

Rear derailleur hitting cassette... Fix?

Hey,

My rear derailleur jockey wheel (the forward wheel,closest to the crank) hits the 7th cog (24t) in my 9sp cassette no matter how I adjust. The rd is a 5701-gs which can handle a 32t cog so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,978
Posted By 401flava

Is this the 'bolt-through-the-tube' deal that was...

Is this the 'bolt-through-the-tube' deal that was mentioned earlier? (Anyone ever see that pic of a MTB grip shifter bolted on to a downtube?) I would be slightly freaked about making 2 parallel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,344
Posted By 401flava

and I thought I was crapping myself laughing when...

and I thought I was crapping myself laughing when I STARTED reading this thread. Once I hit 'my bear hands' I devolved into hysterics. Oh man, that was great.

I love thinking outside the box, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,574
Posted By 401flava

Success! I thank you sir, you are a cyclist and a...

Success! I thank you sir, you are a cyclist and a gentleman. It was precisely as you said, some issue on the bolt that the longer nut was more 'tolerant' of. Threading on a bolt was enough to dress...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,574
Posted By 401flava

It is a recessed nut, I should've said. I...

It is a recessed nut, I should've said. I understand why the front brake is the way it is and all that. The issue is the 'long' nut that comes with the front brake will only thread halfway down the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By 401flava

The Shimano 501 or rs11 I believe are the entry...

The Shimano 501 or rs11 I believe are the entry level for Shimano 11sp. wheels. I posted info on pricing etc. in the 'Hot Deals' section awhile back, they are both in your ballpark. Iirc, when I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,574
Posted By 401flava

Front Caliper nut threads only halfway on

Hi, I have a front caliper brake whose nut will only thread halfway onto the mounting bolt. I tried to use the nut from the back brake on the front bolt and it would not thread at all. (I had a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,978
Posted By 401flava

amen. Makes sense to me. C'mon, seriously he's...

amen. Makes sense to me. C'mon, seriously he's not going to change gears with a crowbar and a 20lb sledgehammer. Granted its not ideal, you're using a (short) lever to apply force every time you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-14, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By 401flava

Cool, I'll try to really grease em up good and...

Cool, I'll try to really grease em up good and use the bolts to cinch them down. I didn't know if that was a normal technique or not so thanks for the vote of confidence. I've only seen cranks slide...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By 401flava

ISIS cranks / bb seating issue

Hey y'all

I've got a brand new fsa isis bb and when I tried to install an isis Vuelta crankset on it (also new) it just wouldn't come close to seating. It goes on about halfway on both sides,so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-14, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,913
Posted By 401flava

392943It might be a little bit ghetto for some...

392943It might be a little bit ghetto for some and it's not an option if you simply must leave the cf visible, but I just Plasti-dipped my cf frame gray. The flat gray frame with a cf fork looks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,318
Posted By 401flava

Hmmm,It's consistently accurate checked against a...

Hmmm,It's consistently accurate checked against a digital gauge, it's a quality tool designed to do one thing and that's the one thing I'm using it for. For starters. How do you know your ruler is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By 401flava

Looking for local help for first bike build (Rhode Island)

Hey, I'm looking for a somewhat skilled bike person to help me build my bike. I do need to press in a new headset so someone with a press would be ideal, but if you have the know-how minus some of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-14, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,318
Posted By 401flava

+1 to don't trust the gauge i use my...

+1 to don't trust the gauge

i use my compressor but I'm extra careful and never just assume the gauge on the compressor is spot on. I'll fill 90% and then use a real gauge to fine tune at the end.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,747
Posted By 401flava

Quick update... I just received the 5701-gs and...

Quick update... I just received the 5701-gs and it says right on the front of the box that for triples it's 30t max and for doubles it's 32t max. So Shimano themselves call a 32t within spec, that's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By 401flava

I'm thinking of just pulling it out. I can't see...

I'm thinking of just pulling it out. I can't see that it performs any important function, I guess like Hill said that it's just to make a nice cushy contact at the bottom to keep things quiet. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-14, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By 401flava

That's just it,it won't poke. It's as if the...

That's just it,it won't poke. It's as if the o-ring is just a hair too small,it won't all lay flush. No amount of poking or prodding will get rid of the small protrusion. Im thinking either A) the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-14, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By 401flava

Here's a photo- if you look very closely (you may...

Here's a photo- if you look very closely (you may have to squint a little and make like a Popeye face) you can see at about the 11 o'clock position how the yellow o-ring protrudes slightly out of its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,747
Posted By 401flava

Yes,the 5701 is what you'd need afaik,it will...

Yes,the 5701 is what you'd need afaik,it will handle the extra teeth that the 5700 will not. On the plus side,I got the 5701 new for $42 from Nashbar, so you could actually sell a used 5700 for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-14, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By 401flava

Yes, that makes perfect sense...it would act as a...

Yes, that makes perfect sense...it would act as a squishy o-ring to snug up against the bb body, and like you say keep metal off metal. I'm thinking either mine is slightly defective or there's a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By 401flava

FSA bottom bracket help, pleeeeease

Hey guys,

So I have a brandy new fsa ISIS bb (enough acronyms?) and I have this weird issue. Ok, so I took off the left side 'cup' from the main body of the bb prior to installing. Now, if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-14, 07:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,747
Posted By 401flava

I'm in the same boat.... I just ordered a 11-32...

I'm in the same boat.... I just ordered a 11-32 so I'll let you know how it goes. I'm using a mid rd (105 5701) that claims it'll handle a 30t but I've researched a little and 'seen' up to a 34t on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,486
Posted By 401flava

I can tell you from experience with matte paint...

I can tell you from experience with matte paint that cleaning/polishing/waxing with stuff made for 'regular paint' can end up unmatteing your matte and make it shiny. Some people might not mind...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 05:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,953
Posted By 401flava

I too have kept it at bay with diet change. Mine...

I too have kept it at bay with diet change. Mine would also hit the right big toe and man, that'll ruin your good times. I'm 99% vegetarian now, I just cut out meat so much that I stopped wanting to...
Forum: BMX
06-26-14, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,907
Posted By 401flava

the HotRock is 1000x the bike of anything at...

the HotRock is 1000x the bike of anything at HellMart, the cane creek headset costs more than most kids bikes cost to build complete. It's not a tricked out freestyle/race ready BMX bike, it's a 'my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,819
Posted By 401flava

I just wanted to update my post where I mentioned...

I just wanted to update my post where I mentioned the RS11 set from PROBIKEKIT.COM at a really good price of $113. Idk if they're still that price, but I wanted to re-post and share my experience....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-26-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,273
Posted By 401flava

I know this is ancient, and 4 year thread bumps...

I know this is ancient, and 4 year thread bumps may not always take off lol but here goes....

Can any of you 1x guys help me get my 1x9 set up? I need to buy DT shifters and a rear derailleur and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-14, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,819
Posted By 401flava

Bontrager Race flat top ergo drop bars, matte...

Bontrager Race flat top ergo drop bars, matte black, 26.0... Seller lists as "May show signs of shelf wear" , my set were damn near perfect and came insanely fast. (Phrasing,boom)

$17.99 shipped...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By 401flava

What's wrong with a square peg in a round hole?...

What's wrong with a square peg in a round hole? You just grind down the corners and bash it through with a mallet no? Alas, it cannot be. I wasn't sure if it was as obviously impossible as it seemed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-14, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,819
Posted By 401flava

Here's that deal from the aforementioned Merlin...

Here's that deal from the aforementioned Merlin Cycle, again I have no experience with them so I would advise caution until hearing some good first hand recommendation..Anyone dealt with this site?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,819
Posted By 401flava

lmao... Unusual strange? PERSONAL info? Dude,it's...

lmao... Unusual strange? PERSONAL info? Dude,it's your email. What reason? They want to SEND YOU EMAIL. It's a conspiracy ill grant you that,you innocently share deeply personal info like a free...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,819
Posted By 401flava

Wheelsets on sale, getchya wheelsets heayuh (Shimano entry-level)

Idk if anyone's interested but I've found a few of Shimanos entry level wheelsets at good sale prices. The r501,rs11,and rs21 specifically... I grabbed a set of rs11 @ $113 shipped w/ a 15% off code...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,819
Posted By 401flava

This place seems legit so far... You have to...

This place seems legit so far... You have to "join" with an email addy but its free. The site is called 'The Clymb'

EDIT: thanks to a fellow forumer, I've been made aware that this site only...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By 401flava

What the fork

Hey guys, I was thinking...

Can you switch an older road bike with a 1" threaded fork to a 1 1/8" thread-LESS fork? Before anyone flames me, it's not so hard on a BMX bike, that's my inspiration...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 495
Posted By 401flava

Gotta get it together...seeee what's happening

Hey wrenchmonkeys, how's it rolling? I need a little guidance, this will seem dumb, but ignorance is quickly remedied with education so I'm here to get schooled! I have a frame and forks and bars and...
Forum: Introductions
06-12-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By 401flava

Wuzzurp BikeForums from RI

Hey fellow cyclists, I'm Dan from RI. I'm just getting back into biking after a loooong time without. I rode a bike everywhere up until I got a car, it was my transportation and recreation. I still...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By 401flava

Hello BikeForumers

Hey all,

Thought I'd introduce myself before I proceed to pick anyone's brain dry.. I'm Dan, I'm in Rhode Island, and I'm getting back into backing after a short 20 year hiatus. (Rode my BMX...
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