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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-10, 03:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 909
Posted By Mr Zippy

I'd have tried drilling most of the pedal axel...

I'd have tried drilling most of the pedal axel out from behind, which would have hopefully taken enough tension out of the binding of the threads that you wouldn't have needed all that much force.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-13-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 24,939
Posted By Mr Zippy

And I appreciate the luck I have, with my mother...

And I appreciate the luck I have, with my mother surviving (as much as I don't get along with her).



I'm afraid I just don't understand that perspective. You're assuming he has cheated. Yet you...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-09-10, 06:36 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 24,939
Posted By Mr Zippy

I am happy to accept that LAs performance is...

I am happy to accept that LAs performance is because he has survived cancer. Based on what is in his first book, the likelyhood of him surviving it was extremely remote. Remember that he had...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-10, 01:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 945
Posted By Mr Zippy

I wrote up the following on how I got used to...

I wrote up the following on how I got used to speedplay zeros on my new roadbike. Might be useful to you.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-03-10, 05:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,253
Posted By Mr Zippy

That was because the journo put his hand on top...

That was because the journo put his hand on top of the injury Cadel had suffered in the stage or a recent one. You can hear the bald team guy say something like "Don't touch that spot".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-10, 03:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,664
Posted By Mr Zippy

Somewhat related, any idea how much air pressure...

Somewhat related, any idea how much air pressure is lost when taking the pump off of the valve, and if it is enough to matter? My floor pump has a built in gauge, and I'm wondering if I should make...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-10, 01:35 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,775
Posted By Mr Zippy

White Ultegra Hudz K-Edge Chain Catcher ...

White Ultegra Hudz
K-Edge Chain Catcher
Planetbike 1-Watt Headlight
Fibreflare rear light (now I have two of these and two headlights - I can probably be seen from the Moon at night now. I highly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,205
Posted By Mr Zippy

If it has lasted this long and in good condition...

If it has lasted this long and in good condition for it's age, I'd say do it up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-10, 04:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By Mr Zippy

Sounds a bit like what I recently suffered from: ...

Sounds a bit like what I recently suffered from:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?633862-Click-when-pedalling-RHS-only-small-chainring-only-down-stroke-only&p=10624459&highlight=

It's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-10, 11:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,766
Posted By Mr Zippy

I've been very happy with one of these. Just got...

I've been very happy with one of these. Just got another one as I've recently had batteries die on me halfway through a ride, so now I'll have two rear lights and two head lights, and won't get stuck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-10, 05:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,248
Posted By Mr Zippy

Use termites. Much less heat and smoke than fire.

Use termites. Much less heat and smoke than fire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-10, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,313
Posted By Mr Zippy

Thanks for the suggestions. It seems to have...

Thanks for the suggestions.

It seems to have gone away while I was out for a ride last night. I'm guessing there might have been a bit of play in the small chainring, and with the bit of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,313
Posted By Mr Zippy

A few extra things I've thought of. It's not...

A few extra things I've thought of.

It's not there when I'm pedalling very lightly i.e. just enough force to keep the bike moving going in an easy gear on a flat surface. It only occurs when I put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,003
Posted By Mr Zippy

I made a similar stand if you're DIY inclined - ...

I made a similar stand if you're DIY inclined -

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?543702-yet-another-DIY-workstand&p=9308902&highlight=#post9308902
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,313
Posted By Mr Zippy

Click when pedalling, RHS only, small chainring only, down stroke only

Hi,

I'm trying to chase down and get rid of a click sound while I'm pedalling.

I've been following a few guides I've found on the Internet to get rid of clicking/creaking sounds from around...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By Mr Zippy

A couple of tips I worked out when I wanted to...

A couple of tips I worked out when I wanted to get used to some new and quite different clipless pedals (Speedplay Zeros) that came on my new road bike.

1) find a quite area to practice in e.g. a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,340
Posted By Mr Zippy

So when are kero and mineral spirits...

So when are kero and mineral spirits "detergents"?

In the CN-6600 manual, Shimano say, with a Warning icon, under "General Safety Information", first bullet point, "Use neutral detergent to clean...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,340
Posted By Mr Zippy

So which do you think is going to be more vicious...

So which do you think is going to be more vicious to a chain - dish washing detergent or WD40? I think WD40 is much more likely to disolve the lubricants inside the chain pivots than dish washing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-10, 03:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,340
Posted By Mr Zippy

The 6600 series chain manual says only clean with...

The 6600 series chain manual says only clean with (PH) neutral detergent, which more explicitly matches what is said in the 6700 manual linked to in the second link. As the first link says the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,688
Posted By Mr Zippy

Get one that is reversable if you can. My...

Get one that is reversable if you can. My relatively cheap ones have a reversable ratchet mechanism, but the torque measuring mechanism doesn't work when I reverse the ratchet i.e. it only clicks at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,230
Posted By Mr Zippy

After seeing that one, now I wish I didn't have a...

After seeing that one, now I wish I didn't have a pump I'm quite satisfied with :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-10, 07:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 860
Posted By Mr Zippy

http://www.chaincondom.com/ - I'm thinking about...

http://www.chaincondom.com/ - I'm thinking about getting a couple of these for my bikes to stop the chain/gears dirtying up my car.

http://www.pedros.com/chainkeeper.htm would also be useful....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,170
Posted By Mr Zippy

You can get bigger versions of those that do...

You can get bigger versions of those that do higher torques. I have one that has a 3/8 inch drive that does 5-80 foot pounds or 60 to 960 inch pounds. I paid around $100 Australian for each of them,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By Mr Zippy

The main purpose of grease on threads is to allow...

The main purpose of grease on threads is to allow you to undo them later on. It won't cause them not to tighten enough to do their job. It's fine to use on bottlecage screws - in fact probably more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 884
Posted By Mr Zippy

How are you "hearing" it? Sound travels through...

How are you "hearing" it? Sound travels through the parts of the bike, so where the problem is might not be where the sound comes from.

There are a couple of tricks you can use to narrow down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-10, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,060
Posted By Mr Zippy

I haven't had my Speedplays for long either, so...

I haven't had my Speedplays for long either, so others may have a better suggestion.

Because they're so tight and the action to remove your feet takes a bit of practice, one thing I did was take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-10, 02:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Mr Zippy

You could try toothpaste on a bit of clean rag.

You could try toothpaste on a bit of clean rag.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-10, 01:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,074
Posted By Mr Zippy

Yeah, learnt that the hard way - re-laced the...

Yeah, learnt that the hard way - re-laced the wheel twice before finding this out. I got to the point where I thought there were a few overlong spokes because they'd been replaced, and was going to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,673
Posted By Mr Zippy

How did it get broken? If it's this much hassle...

How did it get broken? If it's this much hassle to replace it, I'd like to try to avoid having to do so!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,567
Posted By Mr Zippy

I'm interested in that. Looking at the exploded...

I'm interested in that. Looking at the exploded view diagram of a he current (2009?) HB5600 105 front hub, the barings are cup-and-cone too -
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-10, 02:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 898
Posted By Mr Zippy

I agree with overhauling barings. While it's a...

I agree with overhauling barings. While it's a fiddly job to get right, the satisfaction you get when there is no play in the axel, yet it spins without any restriction is great.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-10, 02:00 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

I thought read somewhere a warning about leaving...

I thought read somewhere a warning about leaving your carbon bike in a closed car, as the interior temperature can get up to 65 degrees C (with it reaching 41 degrees C here today, 65 in a car is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-10, 05:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,775
Posted By Mr Zippy

Mud cover for your bike pump on your mountain...

Mud cover for your bike pump on your mountain bike. To seal up one end, twist it tightly, and then tighten a cable tie around the twist. Slide it over the pump.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,346
Posted By Mr Zippy

I agree with this. What you're trying to avoid is...

I agree with this. What you're trying to avoid is unsupported opinion. It's fine for people to have and express different opinions, however if they want those opinions to be recorded, they need to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,537
Posted By Mr Zippy

Either that's an old kitchen you've moved into...

Either that's an old kitchen you've moved into your workshop, or your kitchen is your workshop!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-09, 01:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,009
Posted By Mr Zippy

Nice. Which book are you using?

Nice.

Which book are you using?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,041
Posted By Mr Zippy

From the friction of the brake pads on the rim....

From the friction of the brake pads on the rim. From memory, there is a warning in the book, "Bicycling Science", 3rd edition, that under a lot of heavy braking e.g. going down a long steep hill, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,041
Posted By Mr Zippy

As a bit more background, here's my thinking. ...

As a bit more background, here's my thinking.

I've only recently got a road bike, so I'm now getting used to pumping my tires up to 100PSI, rather than 40 to 50 odd PSI on my mountain bike. I do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,041
Posted By Mr Zippy

Not much, but they're a bit heavy to take with...

Not much, but they're a bit heavy to take with you riding ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,041
Posted By Mr Zippy

Nitrogen inflated tires - cheaper than CO2 and keeps rims cooler under braking?

Hi,

I've been looking a bit into CO2 pumps, but also into using nitrogen (or rather, nitros oxide) to inflate the tires.

I've done some searching here and on the Internet about using nitrogen....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-09, 01:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,756
Posted By Mr Zippy

Let us know if you find anything that works well...

Let us know if you find anything that works well in .au, I have this problem as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-09, 09:57 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

Chain stay protector

To protect the right hand chain stay from scratches from the chain when you remove the back wheel, make a protector out of soft vinyl/PVC plastic tubing - this sort of stuff:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

Electrical "heat shrink" tubing would probably be...

Electrical "heat shrink" tubing would probably be a lot easier to use to finish the job off. Comes in many sizes and colours and you can easily cut to length.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

Put a few disposable hand /wet/alcohol based...

Put a few disposable hand /wet/alcohol based wipes/sachets (i.e. the sealed ones you get from fast food restaurants that have a chemical smell) in your saddle bag, to use clean your hands if you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By Mr Zippy

Either of you might want to do a search for...

Either of you might want to do a search for "repair stand" in this forum, there are a variety of posts. For a DIY stand, this thread has a few good ideas (including one that inspired me to build a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-09, 02:18 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

That'd work, although on good blade screwdrivers,...

That'd work, although on good blade screwdrivers, the edges of the blade a fairly sharp so a bit of pressure would possibly cut through the tape. You could buy a cheap blade screwdriver (e.g. at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-09, 07:59 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

Another less embarrassing trick is to use a...

Another less embarrassing trick is to use a longer blade screwdriver. You put the blade on the part where you think the noise is, and your ear on the end of the handle. More accurate than your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,066
Posted By Mr Zippy

I got inspired last weekend by lalahsghost's...

I got inspired last weekend by lalahsghost's repair stand, and decided to have a go at building one myself.

I went down the hardware store to look for a sawhorse, but initially didn't find one....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

I was trying to be a bit general, basically salsa...

I was trying to be a bit general, basically salsa sauce, or any other condiment that you can dip corn chips into - typically right next to the corn chips in the supermarket.



Here's an example...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-07, 05:19 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,588
Posted By Mr Zippy

A few more tips, I might have read one or two of...

A few more tips, I might have read one or two of them a while back so I can't remember if I came up with them or not.

* For scratches on your frame, use clear nail polish. Or, with the varieties...
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