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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,297
Posted By dedhed

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/chainrings.php

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/chainrings.php
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By CliffordK

Do you have to be riding the bike to get the...

Do you have to be riding the bike to get the noises? Any way to replicate the noises on the work stand? Upside-down in the hotel room?

Do you get the same noise in both the large and small ring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Crankycrank

You can always pull off the seals on the bearings...

You can always pull off the seals on the bearings and add some grease. You'll just need a thin blade of some sort to pry the seal off. A temporary fix at least until you can get it replaced.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,297
Posted By shelbyfv

If you can get the 46/36 Ultegra, just buy a 34t...

If you can get the 46/36 Ultegra, just buy a 34t ring for it. Not expensive and it will work well. Personally, I like a 46/34. I'm using a CX70 46t ring on a 10 speed Ultegra crank. Would have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,297
Posted By sch

46/36 was aimed at gravel riders with 200-300+...

46/36 was aimed at gravel riders with 200-300+ watts of power. Shimano realized not everyone met that criteria hence
the GRX series with 46/31 and 48/32 cranks for those of us with more modest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,401
Posted By kek

"HOLLOWTECH" is registered as Shimano TRADEMARK ...

"HOLLOWTECH" is registered as Shimano TRADEMARK
"2-piece crankset" is NOT registered as Shimano trademark, and it is used by other companies:

22mm axle "2-piece crankset" from Haro -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,087
Posted By soyabean

Some folks have had sealant blowback coming back...

Some folks have had sealant blowback coming back up into their hand pumps, destroying them.

I'd rather have a good tire with a strong ply and sidewalls, a Mr.Tuffy, carry a spare tube, rather than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,087
Posted By veganbikes

I wouldn't add goo to anything unless it were a...

I wouldn't add goo to anything unless it were a tubeless set up. If I am getting a lot of flats I will look at getting a more puncture protectant tire in a wider width as possible, make sure I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,087
Posted By canopus

I never use sealant for tubes. If you need...

I never use sealant for tubes. If you need punture protection get a tire with it or a liner. I found sealant prevents you from patching the tube so its useless to me. Also tubes have powder in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 507
Posted By bboy314

I think this straddle switch was done to avoid...

I think this straddle switch was done to avoid the risk of a yoke failure causing the straddle cable to hit the tire and lock the wheel up. A metal reflector bracket can also help prevent this type...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,103
Posted By chaadster

I used the 30mm S-One, which was later renamed...

I used the 30mm S-One, which was later renamed G-One Speed, and could not figure out which conditions were ideal for that tire. Prior to entering the gravel collection, it was billed as a Classics...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-22, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,103
Posted By chas58

Agreed, they are all great tires. I have the...

Agreed, they are all great tires. I have the original G-one allround, original speed, and original GP5000. Yeah, the GP5000 is significantly faster (roughly 10%).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,103
Posted By cyclezen

If we look at surfaces we ride on, it's easy to...

If we look at surfaces we ride on, it's easy to use a perspective of what we see from our standing height and our visual acuity. What seems 'smooth', always has some surface irregularity/corrugation....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,198
Posted By Litespud

I clamp my Garmin mount or anything else right up...

I clamp my Garmin mount or anything else right up against the stem, where the bars are an actual 31.6(8?) mm. Everything else I mount to the underside of the Garmin mount or I have the option of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,198
Posted By Elvo

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By Riveting

In only 35,000 miles, I've never personally...

In only 35,000 miles, I've never personally needed a chain tool, but I've been on three rides where someone in my group did. Two of those times were caused by chain suck that ended up bending links...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By CliffordK

It is likely some paper pusher decided that if a...

It is likely some paper pusher decided that if a derailleur had a maximum cog size, it should also have a minimum cog size.

And, at the time almost all cassettes had a 11T minimum size (with some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By Bill Kapaun

My bikes have "mountain:" RDERs that were...

My bikes have "mountain:" RDERs that were designed for the typical 11-32/4T cassettes.
They shift 12-23, 13-25 & 12-27T cassettes just fine.
I wouldn't be surprised if the opposite wasn't quite as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By 79pmooney

The goal of derailleur design is to have quick...

The goal of derailleur design is to have quick and positive shifting between all the cogs. To do this, they are designed to sweep a diagonal that closely matches those cogs. So a medium derailleur...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By cyccommute

Fix It Sticks...

Fix It Sticks (https://store.fixitsticks.com/collections/all-cycling) chain tool. (https://store.fixitsticks.com/collections/all-cycling/products/chain-breaker) The mountain kit has the chain tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By woodcraft

A bit hefty at 76g, but this is compact, cheap &...

A bit hefty at 76g, but this is compact, cheap & well made:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By drlogik

In over 45 years of riding I have never broken a...

In over 45 years of riding I have never broken a chain on the road either but the little Park chain tool remains in my small under-seat pouch. It keeps company with a spare tube, a Park self-sticky...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By fooferdoggie

this is my tool kit though so far I have not and...

this is my tool kit though so far I have not and to use it.


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By bboy314

I second this - definitely small enough for a...

I second this - definitely small enough for a saddle bag or tool pouch but decent enough to get the job done.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By dsbrantjr

That is exactly what I did, it took longer to get...

That is exactly what I did, it took longer to get out the angle grinder to cut off the handle than to actually cut it. You can also insert another key (or stick) through the triangular handle for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By cyccommute

While chainrings can get a shark tooth profile...

While chainrings can get a shark tooth profile due to wear, these teeth don’t look “worn”. You can still see sharp edges from the machining process in the valleys of the teeth (red arrow in picture...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,349
Posted By Litespud

I just installed an alloy Campagnolo crankset,...

I just installed an alloy Campagnolo crankset, and the instructions were adamant about not using pedal washers, because they “generate abnormal stresses in the interface area”. I honestly don’t see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,349
Posted By msalvetti

Sorry, as a relative novice, I had to click in to...

Sorry, as a relative novice, I had to click in to find out why I needed to buy a device to wash my pedals.

Now I understand. :)

Mark
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,349
Posted By pdlamb

I've only broken one crank at the pedal eye in a...

I've only broken one crank at the pedal eye in a few decades. I think that was part of my "break everything on the bike" campaign, which is nearing completion. :) So no, I don't see the need for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,349
Posted By bboy314

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With axles without rounded ends where they meet the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By aggiegrads

Because I already carry a bit ratchet and a bit...

Because I already carry a bit ratchet and a bit holder, I like the fixit-sticks chain tool. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By JohnDThompson

The old "Chain Pup" is the smallest and lightest...

The old "Chain Pup" is the smallest and lightest chain tool I've used. Not sure if they're still in production, though.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,349
Posted By JohnDThompson

The late Jobst Brandt felt that a washer between...

The late Jobst Brandt felt that a washer between the pedal axle and crank arm could reduce fretting damage to the crank arm, which can lead to failure at the pedal eye. He did not think that a washer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By Russ Roth

I've also typically traveled with the park due to...

I've also typically traveled with the park due to its strength, and started doing so after breaking a cheaper one, its what I have in my touring kit. Had a chain where the pins were peened to make it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By CliffordK

I like the Park CT5. ...

I like the Park CT5.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0349/7357/files/ParkToolCT5ChainToolReviewCTA.png

Not minuscule, but it is a good robust tool for both home and road use.

You could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,283
Posted By CliffordK

Ok, it talks about the engineering of the Shimano...

Ok, it talks about the engineering of the Shimano 6800, R8000, and 9000 cranksets in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj__lexd_BI

Shimano has taken a different path than most other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Your mention of using an allen wrench to turn the...

Your mention of using an allen wrench to turn the chain tool just reminded me of the Cool Tool. I still have mine, but I only have one of the original two-sided allen wrenches though, and have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,362
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Someone should come out with a new version of the...

Someone should come out with a new version of the Cool Tool!

https://digitalhippie.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cool-tool-flyer-front.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,283
Posted By Germany_chris

The crank is a TA Carmina and the strap is...

The crank is a TA Carmina

and the strap is for picking the bike up for going up stairs
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 09:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,283
Posted By Iride01

Weight is a big factor for high end stuff. ...

Weight is a big factor for high end stuff. Longevity, not so much. Bike parts don't need to last forever.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By Rolla

Not than anybody asked, but I vastly prefer this...

Not than anybody asked, but I vastly prefer this kind. It has a barrel adjuster for cable tension, the lower position prevents fork chatter, and I think it looks cleaner, with less severe bends in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By FastJake

The cable guide is just another possible way to...

The cable guide is just another possible way to introduce flex into the system. If you lower the hanger all the way and you can route the housing so it's not kinked, I would get rid of the guide.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By blamester

Move it and see if it's better. If it's not put...

Move it and see if it's better. If it's not put it back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By Unca_Sam

#1: The guide is to provide a better entry for...

#1: The guide is to provide a better entry for the cable housing. The bend would be a little tight for housing. You can replace the liner too, since it's there to keep friction down and as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By ClydeClydeson

The cable hanger might interfere with the top of...

The cable hanger might interfere with the top of the headset if you remove the spacers. It might be able to go one or two spacers down, but likely won't work if you try to put it with no spacers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By dabac

I wouldn’t. If you bent an outer cable that...

I wouldn’t.

If you bent an outer cable that tight, there’s a risk that the cable would kink, flatten or otherwise misbehave in a manner that interfered with how the inner wire would run.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

One advantage of crown mounted cable stops is...

One advantage of crown mounted cable stops is that it takes any steerer flex out of the picture. One disadvantage is that you are pushing the stop down on the single mounting bolt, keep that bolt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,376
Posted By tcs

FWIW I ordered newly fabricated, factory fresh...

FWIW I ordered newly fabricated, factory fresh springs, pawls and an axle key for my pre-WWII Sturmey-Archer AW.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,283
Posted By base2

Actual premium brags about engineering. ...

Actual premium brags about engineering.

Compare the hype & filler of this common crankset (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/component/dura-ace-r9200/FC-R9200.html)

With the the write up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Having the inline adjusters as "inline" as...

Having the inline adjusters as "inline" as possible is a start. Where along the casing sections and how that location is stressed by turning is part of the discovery of set up. (Do remember that...
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