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Forum: Mountain Biking

07-15-11, 12:24 PM

Replies: 9

Chain slapping into spokes, making a terible sound on fast descents

Views: 855

Posted By hamez

Well, I made up a padded leather chainstay...

Well, I made up a padded leather chainstay protector last night. Im quite pleased with how the project turned out:
http://i.imgur.com/F801U.jpg

I'll let you all know if it helps reduce the noise.

Forum: Mountain Biking

07-13-11, 09:18 PM

Replies: 9

Chain slapping into spokes, making a terible sound on fast descents

Views: 855

Posted By hamez

Chain slapping into spokes, making a terible sound on fast descents

It seems like my chain is slapping my spokes (top run of chain) on descents when i am in the little ring in the front and one of my larger gears in the back. It makes a loud pinging sound. I can...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-10-09, 06:43 AM

Replies: 9

Looks like i need a new wheel (set)!!

Views: 884

Posted By hamez

Thanks for the suggestions.. My budget is really...

Thanks for the suggestions.. My budget is really less than $250. I have not been expecting to need to buy wheels :)

Sounds like I might want to reconsider doing singletrack in the future.

My...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-09-09, 04:26 PM

Replies: 9

Looks like i need a new wheel (set)!!

Views: 884

Posted By hamez

Looks like i need a new wheel (set)!!

Today i took my cross bike out for a little single track, and had a blast on the poto trail in lower Michigan. It was my first trail ride, and I didn't really know what I was doing, but feel i did...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-07-07, 08:41 AM

Replies: 5

SRAM Gripshift feels Chunky off the bike?

Views: 456

Posted By hamez

Any tips for dis-assembly, lube, and re-assembly?...

Any tips for dis-assembly, lube, and re-assembly? The outside is a bit dirty and I would like to overhaul them and make them as good as possible. I am also looking at replacing the cables. That...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-07-07, 05:25 AM

Replies: 5

SRAM Gripshift feels Chunky off the bike?

Views: 456

Posted By hamez

SRAM Gripshift feels Chunky off the bike?

I just got a set of used SRAM x9 gripshifts and they feel slightly chunky off the bike going in one direction. The other direction feels good. As i've never had a gripshift in my hand off the bike,...

Forum: Commuting

08-06-07, 12:26 PM

Replies: 9

Gearing on my Trek 7200 Commuter

Views: 2,034

Posted By hamez

Thanks for the replies. I understand about...

Thanks for the replies.

I understand about the de-railer movement and how that could get funky with other gear spacings.

I usually use all the sprockets on the back except the 11. I do use the...

Forum: Commuting

08-06-07, 10:14 AM

Replies: 9

Gearing on my Trek 7200 Commuter

Views: 2,034

Posted By hamez

I suppose I could do that but I don't see the...

I suppose I could do that but I don't see the benefit. If I were to narrow the gear range though I would have more options in the range that i actually use. Not just less options. Does anyone know...

Forum: Commuting

08-06-07, 08:01 AM

Replies: 9

Gearing on my Trek 7200 Commuter

Views: 2,034

Posted By hamez

Gearing on my Trek 7200 Commuter

Hello,

I just recently purchased a trek 7200 and have been using it for my 12 mile round trip commute. Im having a great time with it and have put over 200 miles on this month (the first month...

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