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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,545
Posted By ebike

matching fork?

Nice bikes, all. Has anyone inquired about trying to get a steel fork that's painted to match the frame of these Somas? I guess if you want a carbon fork you have an alibi for black, but Soma...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,015
Posted By ebike

Wait, so you regularly inflate a 32mm tire to 35...

Wait, so you regularly inflate a 32mm tire to 35 psi or less? Do you weigh like 100 pounds or less? Not trying to be nosy--that just sounds really low.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,552
Posted By ebike

The changes you describe would be pretty...

The changes you describe would be pretty expensive and complex.

I ride a 1987 Miyata with a similar gearing setup to your Cannondale, so let me suggest one approach: I preserved (and have grown...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-08, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By ebike

Well, it was beyond my ability to fix, so I took...

Well, it was beyond my ability to fix, so I took it to my LBS.

Turns out it was the dust caps, which were apparently protruding a little bit. I don't know how it fit together before, but the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By ebike

Thanks for the tip about "ovalization." ...

Thanks for the tip about "ovalization."

Yeah, I counted carefully and used 10 x 3/16" balls for the front, same as was in there before. Clearly I'm doing something wrong or not seeing something. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-08, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By ebike

Okay, this project is officially bugging me. ...

Okay, this project is officially bugging me.

I put some shiny new balls in the front hub, and although at first it felt like it was going to be smoother I ran into the same problem. The bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By ebike

Okay, I'll head out to the LBS to get some new...

Okay, I'll head out to the LBS to get some new ball bearings and give that a try.

When I cleaned them I inspected the finish of the existing balls (smooth), but I didn't notice any oval...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-08, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By ebike

hub adjustment difficulty

I've done hub overhaul jobs (cleaning, repacking) a few times, but I'm having difficulty with my most recent attempt.

They are Shimano 105 hubs, and I cleaned them up and reassembled them. When I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,563
Posted By ebike

I can't remember where I read this, but I think...

I can't remember where I read this, but I think the answer might be that the chain is on the right side because most cavalry officers were right-handed. That meant swords were carried on their left...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By ebike

It seems likely that the shop gave you bad...

It seems likely that the shop gave you bad advice. The brake cables must run through housing somewhere so you might want to follow Roadfix's suggestion above and try in-line cable adjusters like...
Forum: Touring
05-17-07, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By ebike

I'll have to disagree. :) The chain is not under...

I'll have to disagree. :) The chain is not under significant tension at the point where it starts to wrap around the cogs--the point at which the rear derailer does its thing. This is why rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-07, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By ebike

Thanks again for the help.

Thanks again for the help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-07, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By ebike

Miyata 512 vintage? (T-mar?)

I owe thanks already for the stuff I’ve learned about Miyatas by searching threads on these forums. My understanding is that the 512 was a mid-range road “racing” bike, with (in this case) a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-06, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By ebike

I'm thinking about building a bike with a similar...

I'm thinking about building a bike with a similar setup (sugino xd crankeset, I'm guessing?), so I have some of the same questions you do...and maybe some of the answers.

On the question about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-06, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By ebike

Thanks folks--I tried the loctite on the curved...

Thanks folks--I tried the loctite on the curved clamp and seatpost surfaces (plus a little more work with the file) and it's still holding after a few hundred miles.

Funny, I've used loctite on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-06, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By ebike

Seatpost clamp slipping

First post here...

Looking for any ideas about how to secure my saddle more securely--it keeps tilting towards the rear (i.e. nose up--comfy!:( )

The post is securely in the seat tube, and the...
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