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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-27-21, 12:13 AM

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replace 8-speed cassette with 7-speed cassette

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Posted By bfuser247819294

Hey Veganbikes, you may well be right in what you...

Hey Veganbikes, you may well be right in what you say.

I put on a 7-speed cassette from the big box of old bits aided but some shims from the same box, and changed the shifter as well for a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-22-21, 02:00 PM

Replies: 6

replace 8-speed cassette with 7-speed cassette

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Posted By bfuser247819294

replace 8-speed cassette with 7-speed cassette

I am replacing a worn out drive train using components from my big box full of used bits and bobs which I have somehow accumulated. So far the chainrings have been done, and I have a new chain. I was...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-04-21, 11:13 PM

Replies: 3

Advice for buying new forks

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Posted By bfuser247819294

Thank you folks. I've gone for the 700c 28"...

Thank you folks. I've gone for the 700c 28" SUNTOUR NEX. The rest of the bike is pretty knackered as well so it wouldn't have been worth spending money on a Rockshox.

Am pleased with the results,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-29-21, 02:08 AM

Replies: 3

Advice for buying new forks

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Advice for buying new forks

Need a few opinions please.

I do trail riding, slowly because I like to look at the view and don't want to get hurt if I fall off. Rarely over rock ground and usually on forest tracks (i.e. the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-14-12, 02:12 AM

Replies: 4

Rusty forks at seals, okay to use or not?

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Posted By bfuser247819294

Thank you. I'd rather ride rigid forks (whats...

Thank you. I'd rather ride rigid forks (whats the point in carrying all the extra weight of suspension just to smooth out a few slow-speed bumps?) but I often end up riding through bogs, mud, wet...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-13-12, 11:52 PM

Replies: 4

Rusty forks at seals, okay to use or not?

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Rusty forks at seals, okay to use or not?

Got this bike for nothing at the local dump whilst dropping something off. I've never had suspension forks before so excuse me if I ask something daft. The forks are Suntour XCT and they are badly...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-22-10, 04:27 PM

Replies: 2

Painting a bonded aluminium frame

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Painting a bonded aluminium frame

I scored a Trek 7000 frame at the local dump. Some paint around the areas where the bonded tubing joints are (eg, downtube to headstock) is flaking off. I'm thinking of removing the flaky paint,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-14-09, 02:44 PM

Replies: 3

Cantilever and Vbrake: lever pull

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Posted By bfuser247819294

Thanks Jeff, I recently put new brake blocks on...

Thanks Jeff, I recently put new brake blocks on and the rim was still shaving a bit, so I guess the damage has been done. It does feel like it has a ridge along the outside, like its been worn down...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-14-09, 01:57 PM

Replies: 3

Cantilever and Vbrake: lever pull

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Posted By bfuser247819294

Cantilever and Vbrake: lever pull

Hello,

I'm a newbie to bike forums.

I bought a used Giant Terrano recently, it is about 10 years old I believe. Nice bike for the money, double butted CrMo frame, good road tryes, nice range...

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