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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-20-24, 02:49 PM

Replies: 63

Changing gear ratios

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Posted By oldbobcat

Your current low gear ration is 1.7:1. Most...

Your current low gear ration is 1.7:1. Most likely, your rear derailleur will handle a 13/28 cassette with no problem. That gives you a low of 1.4:1. I don't know what the hills in your neighborhood...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-05-24, 09:39 PM

Replies: 24

Another rear derailleur question

Views: 785

Posted By FBinNY

It could be a stiff link, which like a medical...

It could be a stiff link, which like a medical issue, likes to hide when a pro is looking. So, I look for these by backpedalling in a aligned gear combination while pushing forward on the lower cage...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-08-22, 08:36 PM

Replies: 20

Dura Ace 11 Speed Cable Breaking in Shifter

Views: 1,059

Posted By cxwrench

That won't help. The cable breaks because it...

That won't help. The cable breaks because it fatigues from shifting...getting pulled around the shift drum then let go. Just like bending a paper clip, just takes longer. It's not the friction of the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-27-18, 12:09 PM

Replies: 53

Marking puncture on tube

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Posted By cambiker71

Draw a large cross on it with chalk, then rub the...

Draw a large cross on it with chalk, then rub the bit you need for the patch to roughen it up and add glue, what's left of the cross will point to the hole :D

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