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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-09, 04:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 566
Posted By specialist

Giant MCR headset?

I've got an mcr with an aheadset which needs replacing, the top races seem normal but the bottom is internal. Anyone any experience with one who can point me at what I need or reassure me that a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-08, 08:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By specialist

The rear mech pull ratio is different for sram,...

The rear mech pull ratio is different for sram, so you'll have to change that as well, at least, not 100% sure about the front mech. Or you could probably find a jtek shiftmate.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-08, 06:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Posted By specialist

Thanks, the cranks are a friends, so I don't have...

Thanks, the cranks are a friends, so I don't have the part number to hand I guess the chainline may have changed when they went from 7-8 speed?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-08, 04:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Posted By specialist

What BB for 42mm chainline

Is it possible to get a 42mm chainline with the rings on the outside of an old square taper 105 or shimano 600 chainset? What BB does it need? Or do you have to have the chainring in the inner...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-15-08, 01:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,069
Posted By specialist

I can't see any brakes, is it a fixed gear too?!

I can't see any brakes, is it a fixed gear too?!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,891
Posted By specialist

4000 miles doesn't sound very good for the life...

4000 miles doesn't sound very good for the life of a freehub, especially for a phil wood, which I guess wasn't cheap.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,424
Posted By specialist

I thought 28-34 was overkill on our tandem, we...

I thought 28-34 was overkill on our tandem, we are both pretty fit. But we still used it the other week. Our tandem is considerably more than the weight of our 2 solos, yours might not be. You could...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By specialist

should be only 5-10 shifts required all being...

should be only 5-10 shifts required all being well. still hoping it isn't too windy though.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By specialist

likely average speed is 26-30mph. We did 25mph on...

likely average speed is 26-30mph. We did 25mph on a slightly hilly course at the end of last year without tribars. I have found some clip ons to fit, I use tri bars on my solo tt bike. I've thought...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-08, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By specialist

which wheel for a tandem TT

We've got our first 'open' TT next week on the tandem. Wondering which front wheel to use, want to go fast, but don't want to break anything. Race is 10 miles on smooth roads. Tandem is a fairly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-08, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By specialist

it is for a turbo only - turbo tire. would that ...

it is for a turbo only - turbo tire. would that change your opinion that ther might be dropout damage?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By specialist

running a slightly short q-r axle

I want to use an old 127oln rear wheel on the turbo with my 9speed bike, I have an old freehub that I have and spaced the wheel out to 130oln, which I used for a while on my beater bike, but I only...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-07, 02:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,527
Posted By specialist

check out http://www.ayup.com.au/ and...

check out http://www.ayup.com.au/ and http://www.nightlightning.co.nz/endurenz%20details.htm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 03:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By specialist

you could carry a puncture repair kit and remair...

you could carry a puncture repair kit and remair the tube without removing the wheel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-07, 02:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By specialist

Minium clearance for full mudguards/fenders

What is the minimum clearance from the tire to the rear brake bridge/front fork crown for full mudguards?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-07, 02:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By specialist

Loose chainring bolt rubbing on the chainstay?

Loose chainring bolt rubbing on the chainstay?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-07, 03:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By specialist

front mech questions

Ok, I've got 2 front mechs, one triple, one double. I'm currently using the double to shift a 48-40-20 triple with an rsx brifter. I want to change to a 54-40-20, do I have a chance of getting this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 02:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,108
Posted By specialist

Maybe they think that by using campag style...

Maybe they think that by using campag style thumbshifters only on the lowest group, they make campag seem less good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-07, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,448
Posted By specialist

but then when you put the wheel in and tighten...

but then when you put the wheel in and tighten the qr, you compress the axle and have tighter bearings.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-07, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,543
Posted By specialist

slightly off topic, but if you want to get lower...

slightly off topic, but if you want to get lower and your hamsting flexibility is an issue, then try sliding your saddle as far forward on the rails or a 'fast forward' triathlon seatpost which has...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-26-07, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 880
Posted By specialist

Don't shorter intervals make the session more...

Don't shorter intervals make the session more aerobic - you are getting closer to continous pain which is obviously mainly aerobic. Less rest means less power in the work interval. All depends what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-07, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By specialist

drilling time trial bars for cables

I've a set of time trial bars which have internal routing for the cables, but no holes at the end near the brake levers (the horns of the bull as it were). The nice aero looking brake levers all seem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-07, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 661
Posted By specialist

If you are using this for time trialling, and you...

If you are using this for time trialling, and you have bar end shifters, you can probably just adjust them to friction shifting and away you go.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-07, 04:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,754
Posted By specialist

combined 51!

combined 51!
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