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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-23-12, 08:14 AM

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Posted By jsharr

So what do you do if you have to remove cables...

So what do you do if you have to remove cables and housing for a repair? Get all new cables? One advantage to leaving some excess and using cable end crimps is that you can cut off the old crimp,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-23-12, 08:12 AM

Replies: 759

Sticky Hints and tricks thread

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Posted By jsharr

Tonight I learned that limit screws off a front...

Tonight I learned that limit screws off a front derailleur will work as centering screws on dual pivot brakes.

Did a tune up for a friend last night so her bike would be ready for a ride this AM....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-17-08, 09:50 AM

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Sticky Hints and tricks thread

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Posted By jsharr

I did simplify for me. If I try to hold tape in...

I did simplify for me. If I try to hold tape in place with a finger, I often get back to the valve stem hole and find the tape has slipped maybe an 1/8" or so. I do not like this. I have golf tees in...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-16-08, 11:25 AM

Replies: 759

Sticky Hints and tricks thread

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Posted By jsharr

When replacing the rim tape, use a wooden golf...

When replacing the rim tape, use a wooden golf tee to hold the tape in place. Line the hole in the rim tape up with the valve stem hole in the rim. Insert a wooden golf into the valve stem hole and...

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