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03-18-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 172
Posted By Bill Kapaun

The LENGTH of the bearing surface of the cone VS...

The LENGTH of the bearing surface of the cone VS the LENGTH of the bearing surface of the cup.
The cup is about 3/8" greater diameter than the cone and has more than 1 linear inch around the...
03-18-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 172
Posted By Bill Kapaun

1. They are OLD! 2.Your experience may not be...

1. They are OLD!
2.Your experience may not be the norm.
3. You don't know the history, so you can make up any reason you want.
03-17-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 262
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF I need a bead lubricant, I just apply dish...

IF I need a bead lubricant, I just apply dish soap with my finger around the bead. No water.
03-14-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 390
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If it looks like this, screw it in all the way to...

If it looks like this, screw it in all the way to the proper torque-
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IF it's...
03-11-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 432
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Are you sure the "wear" on your chain rings just...

Are you sure the "wear" on your chain rings just aren't the various "shift aids" that are the norm on multiple chain ring bikes?
Not sure what those are? Look at a new bike.

Is the chain...
03-11-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 309
Posted By Bill Kapaun

1. It's a FREE WHEEL! Freewheel or Cassette?...

1. It's a FREE WHEEL!
Freewheel or Cassette? (http://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html)

You shouldn't have removed the axle. Leaving it in allows you to use the nut/QR skewer to retain the tool.
You...
03-11-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 263
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Yes I do and I have several "special drawers" to...

Yes I do and I have several "special drawers" to go along with the 3 for actual kitchen stuff.
03-07-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By Bill Kapaun

This will give you an idea of the different...

This will give you an idea of the different leverage between V Brakes & Canti/Roller Brakes...
03-07-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I'm far from an expert, but don't have trouble...

I'm far from an expert, but don't have trouble with triples. Once set, there shouldn't be anything to go sour unless you can't handle cables & housing either.
03-07-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 988
Posted By Bill Kapaun

When did a triple become "complex"? They were...

When did a triple become "complex"? They were quite simple a few years ago.
03-04-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,390
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF the poster was using a torque wrench on a...

IF the poster was using a torque wrench on a regular basis, I'd agree. Back when I was working on cars, about the only thing I used a torque wrench on were head bolts and maybe an occasional "odd...
03-04-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,390
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If torque wasn't important, would you have...

If torque wasn't important, would you have started this thread?
How much can it cost you if it isn't sufficient? Don't you really want a torque wrench that works? Peace of mind.......
03-04-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 625
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I've just been bequeathed an Ebike with Shimano...

I've just been bequeathed an Ebike with Shimano BR-MT200 disc brakes. Low end.
$30 to replace the entire front system makes one wonder if they should just skip maintenance and replace (upgrade?) the...
02-29-24, 02:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Depends on the rim. Just run a caliper from...

Depends on the rim.
Just run a caliper from brake track to brake track on a cheap rim and you can easily see +/- 0.5mm and not always symmetrical. That can drive you nuts if you only have a "one...
02-27-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,083
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Get a REMA patch kit. It's far superior than...

Get a REMA patch kit.
It's far superior than DIY methods.
With their feathered edges, you can overlap patches no problem. You can't do that with "rubber bricks".

I don't like stick on patches....
02-26-24, 11:41 PM
02-22-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 174
Posted By Bill Kapaun

My personal max (a bit conservative) is 2.2X the...

My personal max (a bit conservative) is 2.2X the internal width. (which means your tire width should be perfectly fine, rim wise.
My absolute minimum? I want the tire to "bulge out" at least 1 mm...
02-22-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By Bill Kapaun

https://www.onlineconversion.com/

https://www.onlineconversion.com/
02-19-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,859
Posted By Bill Kapaun

10 speed Freewheel? I doubt it! What's your...

10 speed Freewheel? I doubt it!
What's your budget?
What's the OAL?
Maybe you should help the people that ARE trying to help you instead of acting like a spoiled brat and responding to those that...
02-17-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 750
Posted By Bill Kapaun

That sounds like a 126mm spaced FH-1050. ...

That sounds like a 126mm spaced FH-1050.
Typically, HB is a front hub and would use a 9mmx1mmx111 axle, NOT a 10mmx1mmx137.

Usually, you can just add 11mm to the OLD to determine axle length for...
02-15-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Try this for aday or 2. When making that shift,...

Try this for aday or 2.
When making that shift, just ease the lever up and then slowly let it back down on the "detent".
IF it holds that way, it would still indicate a "guminess" problem.
Just...
02-14-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Flushing shifters is about the only thing I use...

Flushing shifters is about the only thing I use WD-40 for.
Old grease and colder temps to thicken it more....
02-13-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 298
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Turn it slowly with caution. If it's an "odd"...

Turn it slowly with caution.
If it's an "odd" threading, it should tighten up quickly. Don't force.
A malformed thread will tend to resist the same for a turn or 2 and then might even seem to ease...
02-13-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 298
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Bearings should be 1/4". 11 per side if you...

Bearings should be 1/4".
11 per side if you don't use the retainers. Most of us don't, since grease will hold the bearings in place for reassembly.
Some retainers will reduce the ball count to 7...
02-11-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Do you have a "threaded fasteners" store in your...

Do you have a "threaded fasteners" store in your locale? Possibly a more "complete" auto parts store or larger box store hardware dept?
It should be Metric. 1mm is about .040", so if it looks to be...
02-11-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,386
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Sometimes you just have to write Fischer's...

Sometimes you just have to write Fischer's Automatische Gusstahlkugelfabrik.
02-10-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,583
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Once I realized the flange holes weren't exactly...

Once I realized the flange holes weren't exactly opposite, it made building/clocking much more sensible.
It took a couple wheels before the light bulb went off.

To address (I think) one of your...
02-09-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,583
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Do you know the history of that wheel since it...

Do you know the history of that wheel since it was born?
If not, you don't know what may have been done to it.
How much thread is in the nipple is what matters.

Maybe somebody put the chain on...
02-08-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 485
Posted By Bill Kapaun

You should torque about 30 ft-lbs. Pretty firm. ...

You should torque about 30 ft-lbs. Pretty firm.

Often, you may have to give the barrel adjuster a click or 2 to match the new cassette. There is a bit of manf. tolerances.
02-04-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Was his name Rudolph:ride:

Was his name Rudolph:ride:
02-04-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,405
Posted By Bill Kapaun

It would be less miserable with a newer bike with...

It would be less miserable with a newer bike with more gears.
I wouldn't try anything less than a 3X9 set up.
01-28-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,676
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I'm not sure of your body ergonomics or reasons...

I'm not sure of your body ergonomics or reasons for shorter ranks.
I use 165mm because my old, beat up, knees simply don't bend like they used to.

While experimenting with shorter cranks, I tried...
01-27-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 520
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Considering the price of the Tanpan, why not just...

Considering the price of the Tanpan, why not just get a correct RDER?


I would think you'd have to install it "backwards" to change the pull ratio to what you want.
01-24-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,072
Posted By Bill Kapaun

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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01-15-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Wait until the rings are shot and then "discover"...

Wait until the rings are shot and then "discover" it's under recall.
01-15-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 519
Posted By Bill Kapaun

The 8x1mm is LESS COMMON than the more common...

The 8x1mm is LESS COMMON than the more common 8mmx1.25 found in the US. (can't speak for the rest of the world)
I went to an Auto Parts Store and picked up a couple different lengths to go with an...
01-15-24, 03:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 519
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Do you use a bolt to retain the tool? ...

Do you use a bolt to retain the tool?

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01-11-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If you haven't stress relieved the spokes, the...

If you haven't stress relieved the spokes, the bends get progressively set in their "final" position, whenever you hit a good bump etc.
As it gets to "final position", there is less deviation from...
01-09-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By Bill Kapaun

You might try flushing "the innards" with WD-40...

You might try flushing "the innards" with WD-40 or similar.
Cold weather can make grease a bit thicker causing pawls etc. to not move as quickly as they should.

Since the rear up shifts rely on...
01-09-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,135
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Generally, when we service the bearings, we "over...

Generally, when we service the bearings, we "over tighten" the DS lock nut because it's less accessible. It looks like yours is loose.

IMO- your best solution is-
Remove the cassette....
01-06-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 437
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If you look at "conventional" bikes with FDER's,...

If you look at "conventional" bikes with FDER's, the seat tube is directly above the crank and the FDER is attached to it.

On your bike, the seat tube is offset a couple inches or so and the FDER ...
12-25-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 945
Posted By Bill Kapaun

That just put you on mine. I invite others to...

That just put you on mine.
I invite others to add you to theirs.
12-22-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,007
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Once the LIMIT Screws are set, they should NEVER...

Once the LIMIT Screws are set, they should NEVER need to be changed. Possible exception being a very minor change if a different cassette is swapped in.

I'm guessing your cables are old & gummed...
12-18-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By Bill Kapaun

That's what I was thinking, but I',m not up on...

That's what I was thinking, but I',m not up on the latest.
I wouldn't expect an Allez to have "too clunky" wheels.

OP- A deep V type wheel tends to be heavier and are designed more for constant...
12-15-23, 03:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,270
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Originally Posted by smd4 "Boilers are tested...

Originally Posted by smd4
"Boilers are tested at four times the maximum allowable working pressure....."
Bull!
As one who was a journeyman Boilermaker, having completed my apprenticeship at Puget...
12-14-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,270
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I won't "officially" recommend bla bla. ...

I won't "officially" recommend bla bla.

Since that tire comes in a 45mm version, I'd have no qualms adding 10 psi to a 35mm version. (assuming the construction is the same)
You might do a...
12-14-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I can't imagine NOT having something to lock the...

I can't imagine NOT having something to lock the cones in place.

I learned a long time ago to say- "Let me look at it first".
Too many times something was basically unrepairable and then it...
12-11-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Don't be afraid to look at other Shimano...

Don't be afraid to look at other Shimano compatible brands.

Likely the differences between the 830 & 850 is likely finish and/or weight.

You could -
Use the 6 largest cogs from option 1 of...
12-08-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By Bill Kapaun

DON'T "make" the bracket move by turning screws....

DON'T "make" the bracket move by turning screws. The metal in the DER body is very soft vs the STEEL screw threads.
"Pull" the DER off the stop to relieve tension/force and then turn the screw.
The...
12-05-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 469
Posted By Bill Kapaun

That side gets the force of gravity...

That side gets the force of gravity pushing/pulling (however you want to look at it) down and the pull of the chain (when pedaling) forward.
NDS just has gravity.
IME, DS cones are more prone to...
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