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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,805
Posted By reptilezs

old thread but bike shop will have a collection...

old thread but bike shop will have a collection of cotter pins. easy. or hardware store and get a cotter pin
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-19, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By reptilezs

probably too much negative air. need to over...

probably too much negative air. need to over pressure the postitive chamber so the fork is fully extended. then the air chambers will equalize. once equal slowly air down to release air
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,786
Posted By reptilezs

depends but i usually use good pliers and hold...

depends but i usually use good pliers and hold the riv nut. you can also wind fishing string around the base to bind it up. finally drill it out if it corroded
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-18, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,614
Posted By reptilezs

very reliable. used on the mtb models for many...

very reliable. used on the mtb models for many years
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By reptilezs

you can find old 1 .5 steerer clamp stuff around

you can find old 1 .5 steerer clamp stuff around
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-18, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,512
Posted By reptilezs

the reason for ice tech rotors is heat...

the reason for ice tech rotors is heat management. you can use whatever you want. it's your bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-18, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,423
Posted By reptilezs

a shot of wd 40 and wipe followed by your lube...

a shot of wd 40 and wipe followed by your lube and wipe. done
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 634
Posted By reptilezs

overhaul and or replace freehub

overhaul and or replace freehub
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,957
Posted By reptilezs

you just have to get used to how your tool...

you just have to get used to how your tool works. if you need a visual or audible beep then go digital torque wrench
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-18, 05:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,292
Posted By reptilezs

if it has a 1 inch head tube then you are left...

if it has a 1 inch head tube then you are left with something like rst. straight 1 1/8 is still available new
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,292
Posted By reptilezs

i have a judy xc on ebay now. fork parts are...

i have a judy xc on ebay now. fork parts are usually around for 5 years after the end of the production cycle. a lot of the more modern stuff(built in the last 15 yrs) can be retro fitted with newer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-18, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,257
Posted By reptilezs

end of spoke and wheel life. get a new wheel with...

end of spoke and wheel life. get a new wheel with more spokes for longer service interval
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,690
Posted By reptilezs

just snip the tang off with side cuts. done. you...

just snip the tang off with side cuts. done. you can still remove the pad with needle nose
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,395
Posted By reptilezs

dura ace

dura ace
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,674
Posted By reptilezs

11 speed shifters

11 speed shifters
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,131
Posted By reptilezs

32 hole is suitable. i would pick spokes out...

32 hole is suitable. i would pick spokes out wisely. leaning towards ones that has a 13g elbow. keep the rim weight on the heavy side. 500-600 gram. finally a good hub with a strong ratchet. make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,131
Posted By reptilezs

what are you trying to achieve with your...

what are you trying to achieve with your wheelset? durability and longevity? what does 32 offer you that 36 doesn't?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 31,512
Posted By reptilezs

novatec front and dtswiss rear

novatec front and dtswiss rear
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-18, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,451
Posted By reptilezs

generous spraying of t9 or acf50 on everything....

generous spraying of t9 or acf50 on everything. even the paint
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-18, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,137
Posted By reptilezs

just get a hub that can convert between 12 and 15...

just get a hub that can convert between 12 and 15 but the drop bar disc market is stabilizing at 12mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-18, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,225
Posted By reptilezs

are you using a shimano chain? they are...

are you using a shimano chain? they are asymmetrical. what is the cassette range? what derailer?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By reptilezs

use your tl fc 32 to remove

use your tl fc 32 to remove
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By reptilezs

who makes your current bb>? praxis?

who makes your current bb>? praxis?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-18, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 33,388
Posted By reptilezs

yes. i would also overhaul the hub to make sure...

yes. i would also overhaul the hub to make sure it is worth building
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,587
Posted By reptilezs

i use snap on hex and torx

i use snap on hex and torx
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By reptilezs

use a pce1 to fix the bricked units. are you...

use a pce1 to fix the bricked units. are you updating via wireless? i have not had good sucess with wireless update
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-18, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,184
Posted By reptilezs

wood rasp

wood rasp
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,824
Posted By reptilezs

upgrade the housing and get bigger rotors

upgrade the housing and get bigger rotors
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,929
Posted By reptilezs

doubt its the bb. 1900 miles is nothing. grease...

doubt its the bb. 1900 miles is nothing. grease your hanger, check skewer, grease the chainrings
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,839
Posted By reptilezs

get a 10s one

get a 10s one
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,734
Posted By reptilezs

in theory cross levers match the pull ratio but...

in theory cross levers match the pull ratio but in practice they don't work well at all, whether it is calipers or disc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-17, 05:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,783
Posted By reptilezs

higher price generally means lighter weight and...

higher price generally means lighter weight and performance. with that comes with more maintenance/cost of ownership
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-17, 05:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,521
Posted By reptilezs

yes you press in one side then thread in the other

yes you press in one side then thread in the other
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,521
Posted By reptilezs

frame needs to be reamed out so the wheels bb...

frame needs to be reamed out so the wheels bb does not contact the lip/shelf
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-17, 06:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,521
Posted By reptilezs

is that a groove for a snap ring in the bb shell...

is that a groove for a snap ring in the bb shell or a lip/ shelf that the bearing rests against? looks like the wheels bb is bottoming out on a lip/shelf and galling
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,469
Posted By reptilezs

get a road crank and fd. maybe a cross geared...

get a road crank and fd. maybe a cross geared crank. add in new fd and you are good. assuming you still have bar end shifters
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,128
Posted By reptilezs

the small holes are drain holes. the damage near...

the small holes are drain holes. the damage near the valve is from over tightening the nut. yes it is a fairing not structural
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-17, 10:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,086
Posted By reptilezs

just go with the heli coil. they are legit. if...

just go with the heli coil. they are legit. if that doesn't work go with one of the press fit options or the dropout saver. usually the helicoils are too long so you need to clip a few coils to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By reptilezs

preload caps are different in that they vary with...

preload caps are different in that they vary with the thread length
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,646
Posted By reptilezs

yes, no, i don't remember if the bearings land...

yes, no, i don't remember if the bearings land into a step/flange or not or if the axle is stepped. the bearings are usually retained with a snap ring you need to remove first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,411
Posted By reptilezs

what you have is a specialized mindset. the black...

what you have is a specialized mindset. the black ring inside with the holes is part of the race. just pound it all out and insert new cartridge style headset(new crown race and upper wedge etc.). i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-17, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
Posted By reptilezs

sram still uses sticky grease. shimano uses large...

sram still uses sticky grease. shimano uses large quantities of light to mid weight oil, dripping wet usually
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-17, 05:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 29,107
Posted By reptilezs

i use gear oil, stinky but has good EP additives

i use gear oil, stinky but has good EP additives
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-17, 08:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,788
Posted By reptilezs

mostly for shops during the intake process to...

mostly for shops during the intake process to quickly identify the bcd and get an accurate estimate
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,552
Posted By reptilezs

the new pedro's model with the needle thrust...

the new pedro's model with the needle thrust bearing is very nice
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-16, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,715
Posted By reptilezs

the higher end rolf hubs are white industries

the higher end rolf hubs are white industries
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-15, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By reptilezs

move the 2x shift mode to 3x mode then release to...

move the 2x shift mode to 3x mode then release to the low gear position
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,915
Posted By reptilezs

the real difference is can you do it fast as well...

the real difference is can you do it fast as well as accurate?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,729
Posted By reptilezs

drill it out or use an impact wrench

drill it out or use an impact wrench
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,018
Posted By reptilezs

yup make sure the freehub body bolt is tight. the...

yup make sure the freehub body bolt is tight. the cup could also be cracked
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