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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-21, 04:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By Bob Pringle

Thanks!

Thanks, guys. I'll look for an 11mm hex wrench.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By Bob Pringle

Sun Tour 7-speed freehub removal/replacement

How is the Sun Tour 7-speed freehub attached to the hub? The 10mm hex wrench used to remove a Shimano freehub just slides completely though the Sun Tour free hub, so a completely different means of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-27-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By Bob Pringle

Thanks for the comprehensive explanation and...

Thanks for the comprehensive explanation and suggestions for a solution. I'll try the shielding and light relocation suggestions first!

Bob P.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By Bob Pringle

Radio Frequency Interference

How can I combat RFI from a rechargeable headlight that negates operation of a wireless cycle computer?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-18, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 815
Posted By Bob Pringle

Rear Derailleur Clutch?

Can someone please explain the purpose and configuration of a clutch in a rear derailleur?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-17, 04:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By Bob Pringle

Thanks, all, for the responses. I'll go with the...

Thanks, all, for the responses. I'll go with the RD-RF600 pulleys.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-17, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By Bob Pringle

2007 Record Rear Derailleur pulleys

I need to replace the pulleys on my 2007 Record 10-speed rear derailleur (carbon cage). All of the listings I can find for Campy pulleys specifically exempt the 2004-2008 Record RD's. The Campy...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-16, 05:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,120
Posted By Bob Pringle

Is it possible to locally increase the font size?...

Is it possible to locally increase the font size? These old eyes are having a hard time with the tiny type!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-16, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,932
Posted By Bob Pringle

That appears to be the location where a tab would...

That appears to be the location where a tab would be mounted for a "braze-on" front derailleur. There would be two tapped holes for such a tab to be attached, or,presumably, the tab could be brazed...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,431
Posted By Bob Pringle

Uh, box office?

Uh, box office?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By Bob Pringle

Check your front derailleur's inner cage plate...

Check your front derailleur's inner cage plate for clearance over the 38 or 39 tooth chain ring. I made this switch on a Campy Record equipped set-up and found a lot of interference between the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-15, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,781
Posted By Bob Pringle

+1 for the Thudbuster! Agree with fietsbob that...

+1 for the Thudbuster! Agree with fietsbob that softest elasomer is best. You might want to consider the LT model as it was aimed at mountain bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,727
Posted By Bob Pringle

That Park tool is possibly the most frustrating...

That Park tool is possibly the most frustrating tool I own!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,077
Posted By Bob Pringle

Thanks, Guys! I'll clamp the BB wrench tightly...

Thanks, Guys! I'll clamp the BB wrench tightly with a bar clamp across the frame and LEAN on a two-foot cheater bar. That ought to hold the rascal in place!

RGP
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-15, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,077
Posted By Bob Pringle

Securing Right-hand Cup on Italian-threaded Bottom Bracket?

I'm about to replace the cup-and-cone bottom bracket on a 1982 Bianchi with a cartridge one and I'm looking for advice on re-installation of the right-hand cup. I know that in the "good old days"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,105
Posted By Bob Pringle

The Shimano adapter washers are needed in either...

The Shimano adapter washers are needed in either case. (Shimano refers to them as "Shifter Boss Covers").
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-15, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,105
Posted By Bob Pringle

I've done this conversion (Shimano 600 down-tube...

I've done this conversion (Shimano 600 down-tube shift levers on Shimano bar-end pods) on several bikes as well as using the Silver Shifter pods (a small amount of filing required on these). As long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,125
Posted By Bob Pringle

Universal Cycles has a wide assortment of Miche...

Universal Cycles has a wide assortment of Miche cogs, including Shimano 11t, 12t, 13t, 14t, 15t and 16t 1st position and numerous middle position sizes at quite reasonable prices. I've used a number...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-14, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,184
Posted By Bob Pringle

Here's a '90 Quattro; the bar tape is now black,...

Here's a '90 Quattro; the bar tape is now black, the pedals are now Speedplay Zeroes, the groupset is 105, and it rides quite well.

412567
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,831
Posted By Bob Pringle

Chain Reaction Cycles in the UK has DuraAce...

Chain Reaction Cycles in the UK has DuraAce 9-speed barend shifters for $78, shipping to the US is about $10.

Shimano Dura-Ace 7700 9 Speed Bar End Shifters | Chain Reaction Cycles...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By Bob Pringle

A similar-sounding problem on my son's Jamis w/...

A similar-sounding problem on my son's Jamis w/ Ultegra 9sp was solved by replacing the cables and housings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-14, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By Bob Pringle

Fred, Please clarify "HUBBUB hookup". ...

Fred,

Please clarify "HUBBUB hookup". Google gave me an interesting array of responses to "hookup".

Bob P.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By Bob Pringle

I'm currently using Shimano 600 down-tube...

I'm currently using Shimano 600 down-tube shifters (7 speed) on Shimano bar-end pods. The indexing was not precise at first but was cured with a Shiftmate #1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-14, 04:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,053
Posted By Bob Pringle

Sorry, Polk, that bike is long gone. I was told...

Sorry, Polk, that bike is long gone. I was told that it was a German bike so it likely had the English threading, but that's just a guess.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-14, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By Bob Pringle

You might inspect the rim where the spoke nipples...

You might inspect the rim where the spoke nipples emerge. Small cracks leading from these holes can make a clicking sound each time they are loaded/unloaded as the wheel rotates under load.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,783
Posted By Bob Pringle

FWIW - Campy Veloce compact arms don't have the...

FWIW - Campy Veloce compact arms don't have the offset 5th hole, so any 5-hole 110BCD rings will fit them.

Regards,
Bob P.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By Bob Pringle

Don't know about the Athena but the Veloce has a...

Don't know about the Athena but the Veloce has a straight 110mm bcd (bolt circle diameter) and will accept any 110mm bcd chainrings.

Regards,
Bob P.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-13, 04:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,368
Posted By Bob Pringle

Stapfam?

I've been out of contact with BF for a couple of months (broken hip) and on my return I find no posts from Stapfam since late July. I hope he's OK; I enjoy his writing and his adventures with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,872
Posted By Bob Pringle

Nice one, Homebrew01!

Nice one, Homebrew01!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,445
Posted By Bob Pringle

I'm a 73-year-old roadie who can no longer keep...

I'm a 73-year-old roadie who can no longer keep up with the weekend warriors, so I re-geared my two bikes to suit my capabilities.

Both have 45 and 36 tooth rings. One uses a Campy 13-26...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-13, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,071
Posted By Bob Pringle

I have about 6,000 miles on my Speedplay Zero...

I have about 6,000 miles on my Speedplay Zero pedals and haven't found "the first big flaw". Care to share its identity with us?

Regards,
Bob P.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,928
Posted By Bob Pringle

That looks like a lock ring around the cup...

That looks like a lock ring around the cup threads. (I've never seen a lock ring on a drive side cup - shows how much I know!) If you can knock it loose (look carefully at the threads on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,853
Posted By Bob Pringle

I discovered that trying to synchronize the...

I discovered that trying to synchronize the sensor and receiver in the vicinity of a fluorescent light met with failure. Moving the bike away from that source of illumination solved the problem. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,391
Posted By Bob Pringle

I'm using a Miche replacement cassette on my...

I'm using a Miche replacement cassette on my Record-equipped Specialized Roubaix (it's actually the second one) and I find the shifting to be satisfactory. however, I don't race so what's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-12, 05:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,612
Posted By Bob Pringle

When using a dummy seat post to secure a carbon...

When using a dummy seat post to secure a carbon frame to a work stand should I be concerned about damage to the top of the seat tube from repeated loosening and tightening the seat post binder?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,010
Posted By Bob Pringle

Multiplying the quotient of (no. of teeth on the...

Multiplying the quotient of (no. of teeth on the chainring / no. of teeth on the cog) by 8 yields the speed in mph at a cadence of 100 rpm. I.E. (50/16)*8=25 This is accurate to about +/- 2% for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,466
Posted By Bob Pringle

Wow! Thanks for the quick replies, guys! ...

Wow! Thanks for the quick replies, guys!

Regards,
Bob P.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,466
Posted By Bob Pringle

Tape Residue Removal from Carbon Fiber

What's a safe method for removing from carbon fiber handlebars the adhesive residue of tape used to secure handlebar tape? I've used 3M adhesive remover on metal surfaces but I'm not sure it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bob Pringle

On a city street ride a couple of years ago I had...

On a city street ride a couple of years ago I had the front mounting bolt on the rear fender come loose, allowing the fender to rotate forward and under the rear wheel. When the fender struts met...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By Bob Pringle

Does your Enduro 8 record in 0.5 mph increments...

Does your Enduro 8 record in 0.5 mph increments above 20mph?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,827
Posted By Bob Pringle

Here's another option. They're rather loose and...

Here's another option. They're rather loose and floppy, though.

http://www.sunprecautions.com/product/31800
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,822
Posted By Bob Pringle

For the past 5 years I've been using Tiagra 14-25...

For the past 5 years I've been using Tiagra 14-25 nine speed cassettes with 28-38-48 chainrings on three different bikes. Front deraillers are 105 triples and rears are 105 short cage. I have about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-12, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By Bob Pringle

For what it's worth, I had an '87 1000 and an '88...

For what it's worth, I had an '87 1000 and an '88 1200 and both of them had the mounting tab as shown in ExPrez's photo. These were the bonded aluminum models; the 1000 had a steel fork and the 1200...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By Bob Pringle

Allen uses a special anti-sway bolt instead of a...

Allen uses a special anti-sway bolt instead of a hitch pin. Its shank diameter nearest the hex head fits the holes in the receiver but is then reduced to fit through the holes in the tongue of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,098
Posted By Bob Pringle

OP- What's that spoke pattern calculator? ...

OP-

What's that spoke pattern calculator? It looks like a real handy tool!

Bob P.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-12, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,185
Posted By Bob Pringle

The current issue of Bicycle Times magazine has a...

The current issue of Bicycle Times magazine has a pretty comprehensive article on the features and compatibilities of the current configurations of bottom brackets.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By Bob Pringle

Hey Myosmith, I'm using a 48-36-26 triple...

Hey Myosmith,

I'm using a 48-36-26 triple with a 14-25 9sp cassette and a short-cage rear derailer. This is similar to your proposal in that the calculated derailer capacity requirement is also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By Bob Pringle

Try warming the sticker with a hair dryer. It...

Try warming the sticker with a hair dryer. It usually doesn't take too much heat to soften the glue; the sticker should then peel right off. Any residual adhesive can then be removed with WD40 and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 804
Posted By Bob Pringle

Mt son and I each bought the Cateye Strada. We...

Mt son and I each bought the Cateye Strada. We find that the device displays speed in 0.1 increments up to 20.0 mph, then in 0.5 increments above 20.0 mph. That's kind of aggravating when I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 27,246
Posted By Bob Pringle

My neighbor carries her Specialized Tarmac, front...

My neighbor carries her Specialized Tarmac, front wheel removed, in between the front seat back and the rear seat bottom of her '08 Avalon with a blanket protecting the back seat.
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