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Old 04-08-08 | 06:10 AM
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Help! ride quality problems

I have recently noticed a problem with the ride quality on my bike.

It just doesn't seem smooth anymore.

All the bearings seem ok and nothing seems to have come loose.

I just don't know what it could be.

Maybe someone could suggest what the problem is from the pic?







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Old 04-08-08 | 06:22 AM
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Check you tire inflation pressure! If that doesn't work, I think the Flintstones can recommend a good bike mechanic.

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Old 04-08-08 | 06:27 AM
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I think, if you watch as the front wheel goes around, you'll notice a little rubbing on the inside of the fork.
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Old 04-08-08 | 10:50 AM
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The problem is your bottle carrier and your bottle. Move the carrier to the Downtube and find a bottle that's more rectangular so it doesn't conflict with your rims. That should do it.
If that fails, try changing that round chain wheel to a square ring.
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Old 04-08-08 | 10:59 AM
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Your chainline looks misaligned
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Old 04-08-08 | 11:01 AM
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Whatever the problem turns out to be, when you get it fixed, maybe don't ride it on the steps anymore.
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Old 04-08-08 | 11:52 AM
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Or ride it only on the steps.
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Old 04-08-08 | 11:53 AM
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what the heck is that thing.
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Old 04-08-08 | 12:36 PM
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Seat is too far forward and will make ride a bit twitchy, put it back and all your handling problems will go away
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i jam my thumbs up and back into the tubes. this way i can point my fingers straight out in front to split the wind and attain an even more aero profile, and the usual fixed gear - zen - connectedness feeling through the drivetrain is multiplied ten fold because my thumbs become one with the tubing.
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Old 04-08-08 | 12:51 PM
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looks like toe strike could be an issue, have you noticed tire marks on the front of your shoes?
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Old 04-08-08 | 01:10 PM
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also on second thoughts look at the tread on the tyres- theres your problem
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i jam my thumbs up and back into the tubes. this way i can point my fingers straight out in front to split the wind and attain an even more aero profile, and the usual fixed gear - zen - connectedness feeling through the drivetrain is multiplied ten fold because my thumbs become one with the tubing.
A group for all Dawes Galaxy owners to give and recieve information about them
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Old 04-08-08 | 01:11 PM
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You need to ride on an inverted catenary road.

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What you need is a nice Brooks saddle and perhaps a carbon fiber fork.
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