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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-18, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By Rubato

I just spent a lot of time discovering this to be...

I just spent a lot of time discovering this to be the problem I wrote about last week. Good thing to check.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-18, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By Rubato

Well played.

Well played.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By Rubato

Ah, ha. One of the 3 shifters is NOS but it...

Ah, ha. One of the 3 shifters is NOS but it didn't occur to me that the grease inside the shifter is old... I'll try flushing-thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By Rubato

Unusual FDR problem

My girlfriend's old Trek has a 3 speed ST-CT15 front derailleur. I can't get it to land he chain on the middle ring when shifting down. I have 3 of these shifters (1 NOS -all with new cables) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,470
Posted By Rubato

I have looked at several "click" type wrenches...

I have looked at several "click" type wrenches and the projected accuracy tightening counterclockwise is as low as 40%.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-18, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,471
Posted By Rubato

Cable guide glue/carbon frame?

I worked on a carbon frame today that had 3 cable guides on the top tube. Two of them were still in place and the third was sliding about on the housing. There is no "finish" on the spot where it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-18, 01:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 25,444
Posted By Rubato

My girlfriend vanished with a borrowed generator...

My girlfriend vanished with a borrowed generator hub on her bike, secured with Pitlocks.... Had to call sheepishly a month later to get the key for a flat repair. It seems I needed several days to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-18, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,223
Posted By Rubato

There was no sign of any damage to spokes or rim....

There was no sign of any damage to spokes or rim.
I'm not an engineer. IF a wheel had a total KGF of "X" and several spokes were cut, do the remaining spokes pick up the slack, leaving the force at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-18, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,223
Posted By Rubato

Bike was donated but I wasn't in the shop and...

Bike was donated but I wasn't in the shop and didn't get to meet the owner.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-18, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,223
Posted By Rubato

Unique hub failure

A bike came into the co-op last week with a rear wheel issue.... Rim is 559 SunRim CR-18, 32 hole, laced 3x w/14 gauge straight spokes on a Ringle hub. There is no evidence of stress at the rim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,033
Posted By Rubato

I would like to be admitted to the sub forum. ...

I would like to be admitted to the sub forum.
Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-17, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Rubato

Ah, HA! The Pedros Bottom Bracket holder-of...

Ah, HA! The Pedros Bottom Bracket holder-of course. One of my favorite tools. Thanks for the mental leap.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Rubato

The bearings need to be pressed onto the bottom...

The bearings need to be pressed onto the bottom bracket spindle while the spindle is in the shell. It doesn't pull with a through bolt like wheel or headset bearings so the threads need to match the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Rubato

M8-1.0 bolts or rod?

I'm trying to press new bearings into an old Gary Fisher Mt Tam. I'm having a local machine shop make a couple of "bushings" to press the bearings properly but they are not interested in making a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By Rubato

Rivnut tool directions?

Someone donated a Rivnut installation tool to the co-op. No instructions, manufacturers data or even name on the tool. Seems to be brand new. I would appreciate any leads about where I can find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,999
Posted By Rubato

SHOP CLASS AS SOUL CRAFT by Mathew B. Crawford.

SHOP CLASS AS SOUL CRAFT by Mathew B. Crawford.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-17, 08:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,896
Posted By Rubato

Classic Cycles in Eagle Harbor. Ride your bike...

Classic Cycles in Eagle Harbor. Ride your bike across on the Ferry for $5, it's free eastbound.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-17, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,649
Posted By Rubato

I was able to drive a DS cup off using an old...

I was able to drive a DS cup off using an old screwdriver as a punch. It doesn't take much room.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,640
Posted By Rubato

If the build will be powder coated, the rust...

If the build will be powder coated, the rust protection should go in after the frame is baked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-17, 08:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,205
Posted By Rubato

Gravel bikes??? I imagine a day in the near...

Gravel bikes??? I imagine a day in the near future when I'll need separate bikes for wet or dry gravel....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-17, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,376
Posted By Rubato

One of the guys at the co-op drilled a downtube...

One of the guys at the co-op drilled a downtube adjuster out last week. He had to twist a small drill bit in his fingertips as he "twirled" in back and forth. He chased the threads with a tap and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,665
Posted By Rubato

I tried gluing pieces of old rafts over the holes...

I tried gluing pieces of old rafts over the holes in my Ortliebs with rubber cement and it lasted about a week.... I've also tried sail repair tape, and pieces of inner tube with all types of glues,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,112
Posted By Rubato

Commuting year round in Seattle means everything...

Commuting year round in Seattle means everything is almost always wet. I operate on the theory that "if it's full of grease, there's no room for water...." Extra grease might slow me down but if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-17, 09:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By Rubato

April 1st has been cancelled this year. There's...

April 1st has been cancelled this year. There's no way gags can overtake reality....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,716
Posted By Rubato

Thank you all very much-this should be...

Thank you all very much-this should be educational!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,716
Posted By Rubato

Unknown bottom bracket

An old Gary Fisher MTN bike with a high end Deore Group showed up at the co-op this afternoon for repair of a worn bottom bracket. It was obviously shot. The BB shell was 86mm wide and had snap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,396
Posted By Rubato

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,396
Posted By Rubato

Are they compatible with Shimano cogsets and...

Are they compatible with Shimano cogsets and chain rings?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-17, 10:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,045
Posted By Rubato

I don't understand the design of this dropout?

The hole behind the slot is too small for a solid axle. Can someone explain why this is?
Thank you.http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=555444&stc=1&d=1489120909
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-17, 10:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,608
Posted By Rubato

The powercoat inside the seat tube can be removed...

The powercoat inside the seat tube can be removed with a brake hone in a drill. It's an abrasive tool (similar to FB's broomstick/sandpaper) specifically designed to remove material in round spaces...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-17, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,367
Posted By Rubato

I found a phillips head screw inside the platform...

I found a phillips head screw inside the platform cage after removing the axel. The plug on the outboard end was not a plug (and could not be removed from the outside) but the receiver for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-17, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,367
Posted By Rubato

The axle is typical SPD w/notched plastic nut. ...

The axle is typical SPD w/notched plastic nut. I'll give the cap some serious prying and see what breaks first.
I love a puzzle....
Thanks for the input.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-17, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,367
Posted By Rubato

service old DX pedals

I'd like to service the old DX pedals. I found no info in Shimano Tec Docs or Velo Bike. I cannot open the outboard end of the axle. There is a small notch that appears to be an access of some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By Rubato

Ah, Ha! Yes. The dust cap is not removable but...

Ah, Ha! Yes. The dust cap is not removable but on close inspection, it can be rotated to line up with grease passages. Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-17, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By Rubato

Old Deore XT seal unremoveable?

I have a Deore XT rear hub that is too old to be included in Shimano Tec Docs. The "seal" has two holes for a pin wrench and an arrow labeled "open." Spinning the seal does not open it. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-17, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,751
Posted By Rubato

My first instinct is to figure things out for...

My first instinct is to figure things out for myself. It's been several days and I'm no smarter so I broke down, took your suggestion, and wrote Breezer. Stay tuned.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,751
Posted By Rubato

Mystery bolts on seat stay?

One of the bikes being serviced at the co-op is a Breezer/Nu-vinci. There are two braze-ons for 5mm bolts, about 10-15 mm apart, on the INSIDE of the NDS seat stay. They are about 15 mm below the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-16, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,494
Posted By Rubato

I agree that building up with even tension is the...

I agree that building up with even tension is the slick trick. I've tightened all the nipples to the last thread visually, and I've tried putting my thumbnail on the last thread and spinning the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,153
Posted By Rubato

I stopped reading this thread long ago...

I stopped reading this thread long ago...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-16, 10:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,156
Posted By Rubato

My favorite Park Tool is the bottle opener....

My favorite Park Tool is the bottle opener....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-16, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,897
Posted By Rubato

I understand reduction of friction with...

I understand reduction of friction with individual balls, lubricated, rolling in a raceway, around an axle. I've always assumed retainers, where used, rotate as well? How can a rotating retainer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,207
Posted By Rubato

I cut the jaws of an old pair of needle nose...

I cut the jaws of an old pair of needle nose pliars down to about 14mm and filed the jaws smooth. I'm able to get a grip on old spokes with little or no visible impact.
+1 on those who lube the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,576
Posted By Rubato

FYI, Peter White can rebuild the old SON with the...

FYI, Peter White can rebuild the old SON with the parallel sides. If he can do it, I'm willing to give it a shot (ex-wife won't return it!). The newer, spherical body units have to go to Germany...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-16, 09:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,601
Posted By Rubato

This original assumed "millennial" got his first...

This original assumed "millennial" got his first bike in the mid "50's! Nice to be considered so young.

On another note, this weekend I poured off some of the clear OMS from my settled container...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-16, 08:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,955
Posted By Rubato

"Just because it's possibly possible doesn't mean...

"Just because it's possibly possible doesn't mean it's necessarily necessary."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,601
Posted By Rubato

Settling seems to take forever. I assume the...

Settling seems to take forever. I assume the suggested filtering would help. Are there other ways to speed it up so I don't have so many containers in various stages of reclamation?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 647
Posted By Rubato

Shimano PD1050

I need to service a pair of old 105. They have tapered black plugs on the outboard end and I assume there is a nut/cone under the plug. I don't want to damage the plastic plugs as I have so many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-16, 09:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,402
Posted By Rubato

The only things I would add to others above are...

The only things I would add to others above are the Pitlock socket and some granola bars.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-16, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,693
Posted By Rubato

The class i went through a few years ago included...

The class i went through a few years ago included one guy planning for his retirement from the military as well as a couple of other career changers. Some have been successful. The instructors are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-16, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,514
Posted By Rubato

Also available in bronze.

Also available in bronze.
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