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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,271
Posted By wesmamyke

They cut spokes pretty clean, the Felco style...

They cut spokes pretty clean, the Felco style cutters do tend to cut/break spokes a little cleaner. On fender stays the mini bolt cutter does make a mess that needs cleaning up, still pretty quick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,271
Posted By wesmamyke

Knipex mini bolt cutter all day. will do up to...

Knipex mini bolt cutter all day. will do up to 5mm stainless. Spokes, fender stays, QR skewers and pretty much whatever will fit in the jaws.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,126,037
Posted By wesmamyke

It is probably a Hite-Rite mount. The OG dropper.

It is probably a Hite-Rite mount. The OG dropper.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-04-23, 02:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By wesmamyke

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374279148191?hash=item572...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374279148191?hash=item5724c6929f:g:HzIAAOSwyE9jNGxT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By wesmamyke

Modern WTB replacement grips, I think you can...

Modern WTB replacement grips, I think you can still buy them right now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,537
Posted By wesmamyke

I've had this big giant FW removal tool for years...

I've had this big giant FW removal tool for years and never used it. That's got to be the same six prong sort of thing. Other tools shown for scale.

...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-22-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By wesmamyke

It's been awhile since I took one apart, but I...

It's been awhile since I took one apart, but I think the top two items on that list are the mounting hardware.

The top item listed as "drive unit on the frame interface" is the bolts that secure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 776,898
Posted By wesmamyke

I was reading the text and responding to the OP...

I was reading the text and responding to the OP about the search for ISIS stuff. Didn't really pay attention to the top part and the name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,515
Posted By wesmamyke

Bought one new as my second mountain bike. I had...

Bought one new as my second mountain bike. I had an odd mid year production model in a weird bright orange/yellow color, and didn't have the Hayes specific disc mount yet. All the parts were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 776,898
Posted By wesmamyke

That shifter does look a little sorry. Might be...

That shifter does look a little sorry. Might be worth mentioning though, many early integrated rapid fire shifter will stop working if the pod is contacting anything, like the bend in a riser or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,418
Posted By wesmamyke

I've heard of people running super aggressive...

I've heard of people running super aggressive pads to do this. Like ceramic specific pads you would run on the textured ceramic coated Mavic rims, or the WTB speedmaster pads. Both are probably...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-05-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,856
Posted By wesmamyke

I'd be somewhat worried about the heat causing...

I'd be somewhat worried about the heat causing issues with the bonded joint if attempting to weld it.

I've been using Shimano Hone/Saint axle mounted downhill bike derailleurs to fix frames like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,805
Posted By wesmamyke

The pedals are weirdly sought after by the BMX...

The pedals are weirdly sought after by the BMX crowd. I listed a pair in similar condition and they sold in minutes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By wesmamyke

I think the FSA stuff is the "good" stuff,...

I think the FSA stuff is the "good" stuff, essentially repackaged Tacx brand carbon grease. It's more rubbery than sandy in texture and tends to hold much better. Pretty much every other brand is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By wesmamyke

I forgot to add that my battery was drop shipped...

I forgot to add that my battery was drop shipped from different location than the motor. It actually came with an extra Anderson connector and wire pigtail. Even if wasn't wired correctly out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By wesmamyke

Someone used to sell a kit that was essentially...

Someone used to sell a kit that was essentially just a bunch of large internal retaining rings. You install one behind the cup skirt and it gives you much more to grab with the rocket tool. I use a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 871
Posted By wesmamyke

First thing I would want is a proper bottoming...

First thing I would want is a proper bottoming tap for the blind holes. You could probably rig up a spare chainring as the drilling guide to get the BCD right. If it's 110mm BCD outer/middle it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,781
Posted By wesmamyke

No idea what they are, but I have a pile of those...

No idea what they are, but I have a pile of those straddle cable yokes. Came in a big bag of canti stuff, everything else was branded Advent if I recall.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 571
Posted By wesmamyke

They are screw holes, for counter sunk phillips...

They are screw holes, for counter sunk phillips screws. They install from the back of the ring and thread into the OEM style plastic pant guard. Definitely not a bash guard though.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By wesmamyke

I discovered these multi fit bottom brackets...

I discovered these multi fit bottom brackets today. They have a bunch of different versions because of course they do, but this one looks like it covers all the BB386 nonsense.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,498
Posted By wesmamyke

I've played that game, don't compromise saddle...

I've played that game, don't compromise saddle position for reach. Get the saddle right first, then do whatever needs to happen to get the reach right.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-22, 12:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,498
Posted By wesmamyke

Have you tried the stem comparison tool? When you...

Have you tried the stem comparison tool? When you start getting into high rise stems it's helpful, the reach numbers are often different than what I thought I was getting. Also after 45degrees extra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,727
Posted By wesmamyke

In general Shimano XT is very solid, only XTR...

In general Shimano XT is very solid, only XTR being better or more expensive for mountain bike stuff from them. That specific hub had issues in my experience. I'm not sure if it was teething issues...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,727
Posted By wesmamyke

Yeah, I thought it was the Surly bikes that came...

Yeah, I thought it was the Surly bikes that came with them. We had a bin full of trashed XT hubs, I think they all came from Surly complete bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,727
Posted By wesmamyke

I would inspect the XT hub very carefully before...

I would inspect the XT hub very carefully before investing any time in rebuilding it. That generation is somewhat notorious for cone/axle issues.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,531
Posted By wesmamyke

Basically the same thing as the old SRAM/SACHS...

Basically the same thing as the old SRAM/SACHS dual drive. Came stock on Bike-E recumbents, at least one Cannondale hybrid I can think of. With the Cannondale I think it was just to get rid of that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By wesmamyke

You can actually see what it threads into. Look...

You can actually see what it threads into. Look at the inside of the non-drive side dropout in the first picture. As mentioned, that controls the dropout position and belt tension.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By wesmamyke

The GT is pretty modern for a BMX. Micro sized...

The GT is pretty modern for a BMX. Micro sized drive train with tiny sprocket. Integrated headset, gyro tabs on the side of the head tube. I think the white wall tires are making it look older...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By wesmamyke

You don't want the Advent stuff, it's Microshift...

You don't want the Advent stuff, it's Microshift specific proprietary nonsense. Those bar-end shifters should work, normal 9spd Shimano pull. The clamping bits are standard too, should fit any bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 776,898
Posted By wesmamyke

I have a couple NOS XTR headsets in 1-1/4".

I have a couple NOS XTR headsets in 1-1/4".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 818
Posted By wesmamyke

Is it the style you have to secure with a larger...

Is it the style you have to secure with a larger allen? Usually 8mm allen to tighten the plug, and the cap uses the normal 5mm. I always find those loose for some reason. I have a Hope brand one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By wesmamyke

They have already made a big push with electric...

They have already made a big push with electric trials stuff. Regular motocross style bikes too from what I've seen. My understanding is California is going to make it very difficult to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 776,898
Posted By wesmamyke

I might have both of those styles of adjustable...

I might have both of those styles of adjustable cup. Let me go dig out the collection of loose ball BB stuff.

Edit: I do, but it's all 36x24 Italian thread stuff. Probably why that bin of stuff...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By wesmamyke

I'm not sure anything with multiple speeds is...

I'm not sure anything with multiple speeds is available with a 9/16"(14mm) axle. Besides the slotted axles on hub motors that is pretty much only a BMX bike thing.

I actually have a very weird...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By wesmamyke

I probably have some of that in my hoard of MTB...

I probably have some of that in my hoard of MTB stuff. Certainly have a set of 10spd deore shifters, maybe a set of 9spd XT. Have tons of 8spd hubs/freehubs, but they are all the older standard, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,961
Posted By wesmamyke

Retrobike archive has catalogs you can download...

Retrobike archive has catalogs you can download if you want: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/Manufacturer+Archive/Specialized+Archive/Catalogues/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,474
Posted By wesmamyke

I'm supposed to just have the one? I wish...

I'm supposed to just have the one? I wish someone would have told me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,211
Posted By wesmamyke

94mm modern asymmetric, or old 5 bolt 94mm?...

94mm modern asymmetric, or old 5 bolt 94mm? Looking at the bike I'm assuming 4 bolt asymmetric, but just checking.

Cheap from China/ebay, up to 40t:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,310
Posted By wesmamyke

There exists powder coat with a rust preventing...

There exists powder coat with a rust preventing zinc base coat. Nobody uses it for some reason though. The cool thing to do now is ED coating. Not entirely sure what the process is, but all Surly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By wesmamyke

Bolting the tool in place, or at least using a...

Bolting the tool in place, or at least using a quick release to hold it in place is a good idea. I generally take off the non-drive side first with these, as that leaves you with the spindle to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By wesmamyke

I'd try over on retrobike.co.uk as well in wanted...

I'd try over on retrobike.co.uk as well in wanted section. Slightly higher concentration of fancy lightweight MTB stuff over there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By wesmamyke

I would think it's meant to be 110mm BMX standard...

I would think it's meant to be 110mm BMX standard hub size. A quick ebay search came up with a 110mm BMX disc hub, so hubs exist.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-21, 12:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By wesmamyke

I find stiffer springs nice in old Marzocchi...

I find stiffer springs nice in old Marzocchi forks, they can tend to blow through the travel. At the same time you can keep raising the oil height in the fork to limit bottoming to some degree, with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,352
Posted By wesmamyke

The OP is probably not imagining things. Fisher,...

The OP is probably not imagining things. Fisher, Klein, Fat chance and some others used press fit bearings with square taper spindles. The spindles are straight and held in with locking colars.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-31-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,547
Posted By wesmamyke

Doesn't look like it, just going from pictures on...

Doesn't look like it, just going from pictures on the website. It has a very basic rear shock with no lockout lever, or remote lockout.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 848
Posted By wesmamyke

Some old 5 or 6spd freewheel Schwinn bikes had a...

Some old 5 or 6spd freewheel Schwinn bikes had a double dork disc on both sides of the cogs. Don't think I've encountered that setup anywhere else.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By wesmamyke

Mountain specific bull horns are sometimes called...

Mountain specific bull horns are sometimes called brahma bars. They tend to be pretty wide though, unless you can find an older pair of the Scott brand AT-3 that came in a couple widths.

I'd try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,135
Posted By wesmamyke

As mentioned, keep an eye on the suspension fork....

As mentioned, keep an eye on the suspension fork. 20 years old is getting up there for a fork, and 26" stuff is getting difficult to replace.

Replacement forks are available, but they keep...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,702
Posted By wesmamyke

You can reposition the flat wrench style when it...

You can reposition the flat wrench style when it hits the frame, not really a huge problem. The flat steel style wrench does however tend to dig into the cups pretty bad. Just cosmetic damage, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By wesmamyke

The one in my parts bin also has the pin broken...

The one in my parts bin also has the pin broken off. Not sure if that was a common failure with super plate models.

I would probably just swap out the whole derailleur, unless the bike was all...
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