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03-16-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 317
Posted By Crankycrank

Cut an old piece of brake cable about 4-6" long...

Cut an old piece of brake cable about 4-6" long on put it in an electric drill. Use the cable to bore through the obstruction. Don't get super aggressive and pull the cable out once or twice to see...
03-14-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 219
Posted By Crankycrank

Here is something that MAY work. This seller...

Here is something that MAY work. This seller gives length and max width and compare with measurements on the outside of your seat tube (not seat post). Fuji Kestrel Aero Carbon seatpost collar Seat...
03-12-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,385
Posted By Crankycrank

+1. Most/Every Shimano jockey wheel is like this....

+1. Most/Every Shimano jockey wheel is like this. Put them back on and enjoy another 30k miles or so before they need replacing.
03-11-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,074
Posted By Crankycrank

For anyone worrying about buying a can of REMA...

For anyone worrying about buying a can of REMA fluid and having it dry out. Store the can upside down which will let the fluid fill in any tiny leaks in the cap preventing evaporation.
03-11-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 120
Posted By Crankycrank

Yes, both the 11 & 12 SLX have a 1.1 pull ratio....

Yes, both the 11 & 12 SLX have a 1.1 pull ratio. Here's a chart to show all that are compatible. (12 sp is row 105, 11 sp is 135) Bicycle Cassettes & Drivetrains - Google Sheets...
03-08-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 128
Posted By Crankycrank

BB SMBB80 has more threads on the drive side to...

BB SMBB80 has more threads on the drive side to accommodate BB shells up to 83mm. It is also made to use in 68 & 73mm shells and will work with your crank but just make sure the longer threads can be...
03-07-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,838
Posted By Crankycrank

First of all, welcome to the forum bikerbob38. I...

First of all, welcome to the forum bikerbob38. I think you would do yourself a favor to search for some of the many other long and contentious threads that already exist here on chain lubing. Many,...
03-06-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,382
Posted By Crankycrank

+1. Beam torque wrenches don't go out of...

+1. Beam torque wrenches don't go out of calibration and are less expensive. Yes, they are less convenient/slower to use with no ratcheting but if just for occasional use you buy once and won't have...
03-04-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,385
Posted By Crankycrank

A longshot but remove the wheel and grab the...

A longshot but remove the wheel and grab the stays to check for movement in case there is a slight crack developing somewhere on the bike. If nothing else you can at least rule that out.
02-22-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 535
Posted By Crankycrank

Forum member here Bike Gremlin, has an article on...

Forum member here Bike Gremlin, has an article on S & C cassette spacing which shows that the 10sp Campy shifters have variable spacing through the range of cogs while Shimano are even spacing....
02-22-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By Crankycrank

It sounds like hand strengthening exercises are...

It sounds like hand strengthening exercises are what you need provided you don't have some other issues. How old are you, any arthritis or other joint/muscle problems? I'm 65, don't have any major...
02-20-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,355
Posted By Crankycrank

IME deciphering what a customer/friend/relative,...

IME deciphering what a customer/friend/relative, without any knowledge of bikes, is trying to describe when they have an issue is one of the most difficult things to do.
02-20-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By Crankycrank

+1 and a video to demonstrate. Mavic Aksium spoke...

+1 and a video to demonstrate. Mavic Aksium spoke remove (youtube.com)
02-20-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 249
Posted By Crankycrank

Yes, it could be the rim is not dished properly,...

Yes, it could be the rim is not dished properly, could also be missing or have an extra axle spacer or possibly the dropouts are not squared.
02-15-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 146
Posted By Crankycrank

Yes, they are compatible. Both have a 1.7 pull...

Yes, they are compatible. Both have a 1.7 pull ratio. Here's a chart listing the specs. Row 184 for the 4600, row 246 for the 7800. Bicycle Cassettes & Drivetrains - Google Sheets...
02-14-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 968
Posted By Crankycrank

Try these metal mounts for the front and rear....

Try these metal mounts for the front and rear. Fender Parts – SKS USA (sks-us.com) (https://sks-us.com/collections/fender-parts) Scroll down to rows 9-10 "Sliding Bridge Clip" These are much less...
02-12-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 694
Posted By Crankycrank

Just received an email for these on sale. DMR V6...

Just received an email for these on sale. DMR V6 Pedals 9/16 Plastic Platform Red (coloradocyclist.com)...
02-11-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By Crankycrank

From my POV, you're devaluing your bike if you...

From my POV, you're devaluing your bike if you plan to sell it sometime by removing the braze-on mount. You could, of course, re-rivet the braze-on mount sometime if you wanted to but you will have...
02-11-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 250
Posted By Crankycrank

You could pour some boiling water over the seal...

You could pour some boiling water over the seal and hope it helps but best to just leave it in place if it doesn't come out easily. If you're determined to remove the seal check and make sure you can...
02-09-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,488
Posted By Crankycrank

Try here for a USA seller....

Try here for a USA seller. peterwhitecycles.com/tach.php#zephyr (https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tach.php#zephyr) A mind boggling variety of rings but narrow it down to Shimano 10 speed and correct...
02-08-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,385
Posted By Crankycrank

Just have to add that for those wondering, the...

Just have to add that for those wondering, the *** bearings referred to every so often are F A G (Fischer's Automatische Gussstahlkugelfabrik) and are German and one of the highest quality bearings...
02-07-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 981
Posted By Crankycrank

I've used a few different brands, Campy, Sugino,...

I've used a few different brands, Campy, Sugino, Problem Solvers, etc. and never had any quality or strength issues as long as they were the correct length and not over torqued. Either you were...
02-04-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,458
Posted By Crankycrank

Dropouts need to be parallel and there is a...

Dropouts need to be parallel and there is a special tool to make it easy but you can improvise How To Make DIY Dropout Alignment Gauge Tools (youtube.com) or just take it to a shop. If the dropouts...
02-04-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,405
Posted By Crankycrank

Help us out with a little more info. Are you...

Help us out with a little more info. Are you going to ride across the country carrying camping gear and basically self-supported or just doing the ride with someone carrying everything for you or...
01-31-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By Crankycrank

Don't use brake fluid but the ATF/Acetone works...

Don't use brake fluid but the ATF/Acetone works as good as anything.
01-26-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By Crankycrank

Measuring seat tubes to get the proper seat post...

Measuring seat tubes to get the proper seat post size can be deceiving. If the seat tube is out of round or distorted in any way you will have a hard time determining the correct size. As mentioned,...
01-23-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 273
Posted By Crankycrank

I wouldn't bother replacing anything unless it's...

I wouldn't bother replacing anything unless it's damaged. Maybe the bearing balls just for fun since they're cheap. Clean up the parts, check if all are OK, grease, adjust cones properly and you're...
01-23-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,618
Posted By Crankycrank

Just a note to everyone that the OP updated his...

Just a note to everyone that the OP updated his post to say the hanger/frame is steel, not aluminum. I'd say you have very good odds that this will turn out OK. I would recommend getting the dropout...
01-20-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By Crankycrank

Here is a great chart to find rear derailleur...

Here is a great chart to find rear derailleur specs for compatibility between shifters, gearing, etc. Find your derailleur listed on the chart then scroll right to column "S/Pull Ratio" which is the...
01-18-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,336
Posted By Crankycrank

Looks like you have 13mm Velox tape. Velox has a...

Looks like you have 13mm Velox tape. Velox has a 10mm width if that would work. Velox 10Mm Rim Tape Sold as Each | eBay...
01-17-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 322
Posted By Crankycrank

Good to hear. Probably best to replace it since,...

Good to hear. Probably best to replace it since, as we all know, it will most likely fail when your stranded somewhere. Mine gets used fairly often since I use it probably 2 times a month and I need...
01-15-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 519
Posted By Crankycrank

Yes, Clockwise to loosen. I don't mind answering...

Yes, Clockwise to loosen. I don't mind answering the question at all but if you need an instant answer to this question, it can easily be found all over the internet.
01-13-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 500
Posted By Crankycrank

You are usually paying for slightly lighter...

You are usually paying for slightly lighter weight and maybe a nicer looking, but not necessarily more durable, finish with high dollar Dura-Ace or ?? chains. Performance wise there is little to no...
01-11-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,480
Posted By Crankycrank

Not true, The width is the same but the diameter...

Not true, The width is the same but the diameter may not be and not interchangeable. Use the ISO metric measurements listed on the tires for a proper match.

From Sheldon Browns Site: "Note that...
01-07-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By Crankycrank

I have to ask. Did you undo the spindle clamp...

I have to ask. Did you undo the spindle clamp bolts first? Might come out easy if the bolts are loosened up or not at all if they are tight.
01-03-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 838
Posted By Crankycrank

You could take a small dia. bottle brush, bend...

You could take a small dia. bottle brush, bend the end into a U shape that would lightly touch the disk brake surfaces and use zip ties or tape or ??? to fasten the brush handle to the stay with the...
01-02-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 855
Posted By Crankycrank

The Shimano Bearings, and others, can be flushed...

The Shimano Bearings, and others, can be flushed and re-greased by just using a thin blade of your choice to carefully remove the bearing seals and exposing the bearings. Easy to install the seals...
01-01-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 938
Posted By Crankycrank

As mentioned above make sure they are matching...

As mentioned above make sure they are matching clamp/bar diameters. The key to getting the bars in the clamp is to rotate the bars (or stem is easier if it's not installed yet) as you try to get it...
12-28-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 936
Posted By Crankycrank

Just pointing out that OP has mentioned at least...

Just pointing out that OP has mentioned at least twice that he has braze-on, headtube, threaded adjusters, NOT the downtube shifter bosses so the downtube screw-on adjusters mentioned will not work.
12-28-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By Crankycrank

Maybe you'll never know the answer but just give...

Maybe you'll never know the answer but just give it a good look for obvious damage, install, tighten properly and check it every so often. Hopefully it won't happen again.
12-28-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By Crankycrank

Can't really hurt but IME not necessary if the...

Can't really hurt but IME not necessary if the pinch bolts are tight enough. Use a torque wrench if in doubt and the preload cap won't come off if the bolts are tightened properly.
12-28-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,565
Posted By Crankycrank

danallen, have you measured the clearance on your...

danallen, have you measured the clearance on your current 25's? That's where I would start and you may discover that some 28's will fit without a new fork.
12-27-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By Crankycrank

Here's a chart that gives some shifter cable pull...

Here's a chart that gives some shifter cable pull amounts. Bicycle Cassettes & Drivetrains - Google Sheets...
12-25-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 678
Posted By Crankycrank

+1 ^^^^^. The SORA 9 sp shifter has the same pull...

+1 ^^^^^. The SORA 9 sp shifter has the same pull ratio of 1.7 as the Microshift 8 sp rear derailleur.
12-24-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 653
Posted By Crankycrank

I'll add that any penetrating fluid may need a...

I'll add that any penetrating fluid may need a few days to do its thing so don't give up on it before that. Also, if you want to try heat, a soldering iron on the nipple will keep the heat mostly...
12-15-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,195
Posted By Crankycrank

Sometimes old cable housings start to creak...

Sometimes old cable housings start to creak against the ferrules when the metal housing strands get corroded or start to protrude further from the plastic housing and every little movement from the...
12-13-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 975
Posted By Crankycrank

As long as the tire hasn't been rotated from its...

As long as the tire hasn't been rotated from its original position when you had the flats, it should be fairly easy to determine if something is still in the tire that caused the flats by just lining...
12-08-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By Crankycrank

There are tons of YouTube vids on how to do just...

There are tons of YouTube vids on how to do just about anything on your bike so they can be very helpful. "Park Tools" do some very good how-to vids as well as some that show you how a component...
12-06-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,089
Posted By Crankycrank

For me it's always been easier and faster than...

For me it's always been easier and faster than on-bike chain cleaners to just remove the chain using a quick link and just swish the chain around in a jar of odorless mineral spirits. Use about 3...
12-03-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 865
Posted By Crankycrank

Well if you have a cassette like this, it's worth...

Well if you have a cassette like this, it's worth it to get a new chain when it gets worn. SRAM Red AXS XG-1290 Cassette (Rainbow) (12 Speed) (XDR) (10-33T) - Performance Bicycle...
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