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Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-19-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,746
Posted By nkemp

A little late to the party ... check out:...

A little late to the party ... check out: Building our custom titanium Danger Zone fat tandem bicycle Bad Bully MTB - YouTube

It might provide some help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-16, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,985
Posted By nkemp

"Chainrings from Shimano HollowtechII & Octalink...

"Chainrings from Shimano HollowtechII & Octalink MTB cranksets have different length tabs & are not interchangable". When you read this statement (as copied verbatim from the websites) one can read...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,985
Posted By nkemp

Chainring replacement: Deore FC-M540 36T

Once again, I find myself frustrated trying to find Shimano replacement components. It really should not be this difficult. You've been helpful before and I hope this time as well.

I have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-15, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

Jeff Wills, Thanks for the detailed reply. It is...

Jeff Wills, Thanks for the detailed reply. It is really helpful and I have consolidated the text into another document to build an action plan.

Is there a shifter that is compatible with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

The front has 48/36/26 chainrings. The front...

The front has 48/36/26 chainrings. The front derailleur is a Tiagra and I believe the model is FD-4503. The bike is a 2007 Novara Randonee (touring) with about 20K miles and working well.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

YES... that's why I posted. Shimano has more...

YES... that's why I posted. Shimano has more variations than "Heinze has pickles".

I've learned a couple things... The push - push type MTB shifters are not really an option for what I want and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

What are your opinions of the Shimano Deore M590...

What are your opinions of the Shimano Deore M590 9 speed shifters? I also see some SHIMANO DEORE LX SL-570 & Shimano deore LX Mega9 shifters. Thoughts? Are these all similar or how do they differ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-15, 05:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

Anyone have a recommendation that does not have...

Anyone have a recommendation that does not have the same direction for the triggers? As long as it works well I'm not committed to the same direction actuation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

Due to the cost to drive to the LBS, eBay will...

Due to the cost to drive to the LBS, eBay will likely be the supplier. The eBay trouble is narrowing the search to the right item which is the purpose of the thread. Some of the eBay search problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-15, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

Is there anything a bit higher in the Shimano...

Is there anything a bit higher in the Shimano model line that is similar? I read somewhere that the front does not have a friction mode to allow you to move the derailleur a bit to better align...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-15, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

Sorry about the lack of attention on my part. ...

Sorry about the lack of attention on my part. Kinda like:
- Let's eat grandma
vs
- Let's eat, grandma

It's all in the details!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-15, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

The ones linked to are 3x7 and I need 3x9.

The ones linked to are 3x7 and I need 3x9.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

... Because. My hands/fingers go to sleep too...

... Because. My hands/fingers go to sleep too often. And I was looking for more hand positions. Since speed is not the issue, I'm going to try the butterfly handlebars. The 2x7 has the butterfly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-15, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By nkemp

Shifter advice: Like Deore LX Total Integration Shifters-flat bar compatible

I want tor try butterfly handlebars for a while. As such I'm looking for advice... specific model identification for shifter & brakes.
- They need be mountain bike flat bar compatible to work.
-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

I don't think it is. In the internet age,...

I don't think it is. In the internet age, everything is only a brown truck away.

I am surprised by how often electrical tape is mentioned for handlebar tape (as well as wiring harnesses in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

OK ... for the last year or two, I have been...

OK ... for the last year or two, I have been using the tape described above and have been delighted. The other day, I loaded the bike on the car and the wind caused the tape to come loose. On the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

It started with people who spend too much of...

It started with people who spend too much of their time riding and shaking their hands trying to get feeling back. My hands get so numb I cant feel the brifters when shifting!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

Note sure how to answer this one. How about...

Note sure how to answer this one. How about "stretches a bit". Probably as stretchy as electrical tape since it appears to be electrical tape without the adhesion layer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

Does this sound right? Elliott Tape EG ...

Does this sound right?

Elliott Tape EG ET301 Loom Tape: Dry vinyl tape, no adhesion layer. Self adhesion
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 01:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

If you are ever in need of implants don't go for...

If you are ever in need of implants don't go for the silicon ones even if they are cheaper. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

Silicone & vinyl are two different materials. ...

Silicone & vinyl are two different materials.

And just to be complete, silicon and silicone are two different things.

- Silicon= 14th element on the periodic table
- Silicone is a man made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

Can't say for sure and a test would provide the...

Can't say for sure and a test would provide the best answer. It is easy to put on and take off. This stuff is vinyl tape, like electrical tape, without the adhesive. Thin, shiny and fairly strong. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

The tape is: Elliott Tape EG ET301. Homepage: ...

The tape is: Elliott Tape EG ET301. Homepage: Michigan Tape | Dry Vinyl Tape | Pressure Sensitive | Automotive | Solar | Detroit Michigan (http://www.egitape.com/) I don't recall where I purchased...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-14, 08:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By nkemp

Cheap electrical tape = BAD Loom tape = GOOD

Every once in a while I see a post where electrical tape is mentioned. As many have found out the hard/messy way, electrical tape adhesive can make a sticky mess. Especially when used on bar tape....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,987
Posted By nkemp

Thanks to everyone. I got the new set, ordered a...

Thanks to everyone. I got the new set, ordered a new tool (amazing how similar the freewheel & freehub tools look), found the breaker bar and the old set is off and the new set is on. Now all I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,987
Posted By nkemp

Kimmo ... I'll keep an eye open. I really...

Kimmo ... I'll keep an eye open.

I really like brifters. I tend to shift a lot more. That said, the only down side is if you crash and take out a brifter you are out of luck. It happened to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,987
Posted By nkemp

The bar ends are not indexed and another gear...

The bar ends are not indexed and another gear might make it shift better by hitting the next gear a bit sooner. I'm no longer used to the long throw required to move it a gear...I really would like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,987
Posted By nkemp

First off ... thanks for all the input. It is...

First off ... thanks for all the input. It is appreciated.

The rear is 140mm on 27" wheels and Phil Woods hubs in good condition.

Using this search [Shimano 14 (34, 32) freewheel] on eBay, ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-14, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,987
Posted By nkemp

Screwed it up again! It is the thread on...

Screwed it up again! It is the thread on freewheel I believe. Some day I'll get it straight :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-14, 05:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,987
Posted By nkemp

6-speed freewheel replacement???

Nothing frustrates me more than compatibility of bike components. With that off my chest, here is the problem...

I have an older Santana tandem (early 80's vintage) Marathon style frame. I...
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