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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 756
Posted By Kontact

The left pad is at the top of the adjustment slot...

The left pad is at the top of the adjustment slot and 90 degrees to the arm. The right pad is much lower, but angled up at least 30 degrees above perpendicular.

I don't see how you can tell...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By shelbyfv

Good luck! As has been mentioned above, the...

Good luck! As has been mentioned above, the large cog and gear combo as a whole are well beyond any design specs so you may have to temper your expectations. Kudos to you and stoker for being able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 270
Posted By Kontact

https://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/trek-bb90-95...

https://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/trek-bb90-95.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,686
Posted By Kontact

What 8 speed derailleur EVER was limited to a 23t...

What 8 speed derailleur EVER was limited to a 23t low cogs?


siearly If your chainrings are in reasonable shape and you don't want to spend a lot of money, a cassette that goes to 28t might be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By lupo68288

ok yea I saw the video and I think I will wait...

ok yea I saw the video and I think I will wait the month until the appointment so the mechanics can cut the spacer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By lupo68288

As I Said I have fully internal cable Routing so...

As I Said I have fully internal cable Routing so IT isn't possible to restack the spacers on top. (I have the FSA NS ARC stem)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By soyabean

The shifter is a SRAM Attack, has a 2:1 ratio,...

The shifter is a SRAM Attack, has a 2:1 ratio, and is said to be compatible with Shimano RDs.

The SRAM 9.0 T500-535-4 is a RD with a ESP 1:1 actuation design.

Both shifters look old and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By Arrowana

Sram also makes shifters that work with Shimano...

Sram also makes shifters that work with Shimano derailleurs, you probably have one. A Sram grip shifter intended to work with a Sram 8/9 speed derailleur will usually have 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 or other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 952
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW, I was happy with mine for years, and...

FWIW, I was happy with mine for years, and replaced them with Campy Record (1st gen) only after a crash bent my front brake. If not for the crash they'd still be there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 952
Posted By Aubergine

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone...

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone who used the brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 719
Posted By squirtdad

not repairable Dead

not repairable Dead
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 952
Posted By Aubergine

When I got the bike, yes. Here's what it looks...

When I got the bike, yes. Here's what it looks like now. Sorry for the confusion there!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 433
Posted By mpetry912

Look over the freewheel cogs toward the...

Look over the freewheel cogs toward the chainrings - ideally the middle cog on the freewheel will like up with the middle chainring, in plane.

this is the "gun site method"

there are other ways...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 502
Posted By roadcrankr

After around 50k miles on my near-identical...

After around 50k miles on my near-identical Arione, I chafed off a good ounce from it.
Give it time...you'll get there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By crazyravr

Thats beyond my tool access level. Might do more...

Thats beyond my tool access level. Might do more harm than good myself. Might as well just visit a shop and hope for the best.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By 13ollocks

I think maybe next time take the bearings out……🤔

I think maybe next time take the bearings out……🤔
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By soyabean

Difficult grip shifters are always on the cable...

Difficult grip shifters are always on the cable and housing, rarely the derailleur, shifter itself.

Without knowing the overall condition of the groupset on this bike, I can say with 100%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By urbanknight

It might be getting gunked up and need to be...

It might be getting gunked up and need to be flushed. Try this, but my experience is that this is a temporary solution and will need to be repeated with increasing frequency until you finally give up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By Iride01

I'd have to think there is something else going...

I'd have to think there is something else going on that is making the cable hard to pull. And likely with the cable routing that might have bends that are too tight. Possibly making the loop going to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,672
Posted By streetsurfer

...your cable isn't seated in the ferrule...

...your cable isn't seated in the ferrule properly. Your shifting will go away when it releases
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,672
Posted By MNBikeCommuter

Coiled housing worked just fine for friction...

Coiled housing worked just fine for friction derailleurs. One moved the shift lever until the shift was completed and the chatter died down.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By Chuck M

Getting back in the saddle so to speak after illness

I used to run at least two half marathons a year and while training for a full about 18 months ago, I got Covid for the first time. Since then, I've had to start over with C25K 3 times to be able to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,394
Posted By FBinNY

Let's not go overboard here. The frame cracked...

Let's not go overboard here. The frame cracked and is I obviously toast. However, brazed, silver soldered, or welded, there will always be a heat affected zone of a few inches, with a gradient from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By KCT1986

Looks like that may be a lockring for a cassette...

Looks like that may be a lockring for a cassette with a larger outer sprocket. Is it marked 11T?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 722
Posted By Kontact

It sounds like you ride fairly toes out. I...

It sounds like you ride fairly toes out.

I would go right to ebay. Custom spindles are a bit much for fitters - some of whom can't overhaul a pedal or guarantee the spindle won't break.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,118
Posted By Barry2

If you’re bored and need somethin’ to work on for...

If you’re bored and need somethin’ to work on for a week or two, buy one !

Barry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,118
Posted By Chuck M

Maybe you should buy two or three of them then.

Maybe you should buy two or three of them then.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 722
Posted By justonwo

Glad I have plenty of Speedplay pedals from the...

Glad I have plenty of Speedplay pedals from the old days. I’ve always used their longer spindles. Many shops are selling the longer spindles and still have stock. I don’t think they are going away. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By SpedFast

What you're describing sounds like simple tuning,...

What you're describing sounds like simple tuning, not parts. If it is parts, it's your shift cables and housings are worn or dirty. I would start by learning how to tune your bike (especially the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By John Nolan

I've done that more often than I care to admit :-)

I've done that more often than I care to admit :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By jackb

I neglected to notice that I threaded the chain...

I neglected to notice that I threaded the chain on top of the tab instead of under it. I rethreaded it correctly and now the crank turns smoothly without the problem noise. Thanks to all of you for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 04:50 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,574
Posted By Sy Reene

What's the point of counterfeiting a KMC chain,...

What's the point of counterfeiting a KMC chain, or put another way, what's the point of of KMC chains -- their cost seems very comparable versus the dedicated system manufacturers.

KMC cheapest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By KCT1986

Crank-probably FD-not really The...

Crank-probably

FD-not really

The Shimano road shifters for 11 speed changed the pull ratio from prior version (both front & rear). 11 speed pulls more cable, and is intended to be matched with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 586
Posted By Mr. 66

Wheel needs dish even, forks are not aligned, is...

Wheel needs dish even, forks are not aligned, is what I see
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,204
Posted By top506

I think I rode my new gravel bike two or three...

I think I rode my new gravel bike two or three times before I replaced the 1x with a double crank.

Top
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-26-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By Iride01

#3 Wide handlebars. The article described exactly...

#3 Wide handlebars. The article described exactly what'd been happening on both my '91 Paramount I built out with 42cm wide bars and my new back in 2020 Specialized Tarmac with 42cm wide bars. My...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-26-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By Kontact

A used bike or a different hobby.

A used bike or a different hobby.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-26-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By Polaris OBark

Some drop bars have shorter reach, and some also...

Some drop bars have shorter reach, and some also have backsweep. But if the frame is too large, it really limits your options.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 819
Posted By Bill Kapaun

https://www.harborfreight.com/16-in-ball-joint-sep...

https://www.harborfreight.com/16-in-ball-joint-separator-63420.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12144811130&campaignid=12144811130&utm_content=117789284358&adsetid=117789284358&produ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,308
Posted By soyabean

Pad wear has NOTHING to do with throw distance. ...

Pad wear has NOTHING to do with throw distance.

Please research this throughly or complete automotive school on how master cylinders work with caliper pistons before wrongly claiming how bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,204
Posted By Camilo

I don't understand the issue either. I have...

I don't understand the issue either.

I have a couple of Sram mechanical (Force and Red 10 sp) and an AXS 12 sp. wireless bike, all 2X. I've never had one bit of problems adjusting and shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,204
Posted By cyccommute

This whole “SRAM didn’t make a good front...

This whole “SRAM didn’t make a good front derailer” is a mystery to me. I don’t have any SRAM road stuff but their front derailer for mountain bikes is far better than anything Shimano makes. Even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,204
Posted By 13ollocks

not really - 1x still presents you with the...

not really - 1x still presents you with the “close ratios or range - pick one” dilemma. Multiple chainrings still gives you the best of both worlds. FDs might be a crude low-tech way of moving a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,204
Posted By wheelreason

No.

No.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By JoeTBM

I'm surprised no one else pushed you to a park...

I'm surprised no one else pushed you to a park tool video on this subject, here it is, the adjusting to the spring tension is at about 11:30...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By DiabloScott

I donate double reds, so I definitely notice a...

I donate double reds, so I definitely notice a performance hit. I don't feel bad, but I don't sprint for the green lights for a week or so... I just get tired and winded really quickly. Endurance...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-21-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By curbtender

Good point. I've had to show a few people how to...

Good point. I've had to show a few people how to ride the hoods.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-20-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By curbtender

Yes, only issue I can see is maybe the brake...

Yes, only issue I can see is maybe the brake cables being too short.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,524
Posted By _ForceD_

I concur with setting up an adult version of a...

I concur with setting up an adult version of a “stride bike.” In fact, the first bicycles that Karl von Drais developed were stride bikes. — Dan
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-18-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By Turnin_Wrenches

Elbows that want to move outward could be an...

Elbows that want to move outward could be an indication that your stack is too high. Disclaimer: Seeking fit advice from a cycling forum is always a bad idea! Go get a proper fit from a competent...
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