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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-18, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By charles1324

Thanks guys, might be a job in this neck of the...

Thanks guys, might be a job in this neck of the woods to find acorn nuts to fit that axle. All the ones I can find are very coarse thread. I'll figure something out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By charles1324

Bike trainer question

Hi all... I have an older bike with nutted axles. Can I use an indoor trainer with this axle type?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,986
Posted By charles1324

Hey James I live in Newfoundland and...

Hey James

I live in Newfoundland and regularly cycle from mid March until snow, mid January this year. Last season I did over 5000 miles. I don't ride in the rain or when the winds exceed 35kph....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By charles1324

Slow down here pal. I show plenty of respect for...

Slow down here pal. I show plenty of respect for other posters here and have taken their advice on many other questions that I had. Advice that I highly valued and let them know as much. Nobody is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-11, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By charles1324

Hey Guys, Received the seat post shim that...

Hey Guys,

Received the seat post shim that wasn't supposed to work today and guess what, it works perfect. Seriously people it's a bicycle not a Swiss watch. No way is .2 mm critical in a seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By charles1324

Thanks everyone for the replies. Honestly I find...

Thanks everyone for the replies. Honestly I find it hard to believe .2mm will make that much of a difference in this application. We're not talking about a machined surface here. I'm willing to bet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By charles1324

What exactly will be undersized here? The outside...

What exactly will be undersized here? The outside diameter of the shim is the right size.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By charles1324

.2 of a mm will make that much of a difference? I...

.2 of a mm will make that much of a difference? I could see a problem if the shim was smaller. I haven't been able to find a shim for a 27mm post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By charles1324

Seatpost fitting, will this work?

Hi all,

A buddy gave me a decent seatpost, much better than my current one. It has an od of 27mm and my present one has an od of 28.6mm. Jenson has shims and I'm wondering which one to get. There...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-11, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By charles1324

Thanks guys for the replies.

Thanks guys for the replies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By charles1324

Derailleur Cable Housing Question

My bike currently has 5mm derailleur cable housing. Can I replace this with 4mm housing, in particular the Jagwire Hyper Cable and Housing Kit? I'm concerned about where the housing enters the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By charles1324

Thanks charlie

Thanks

charlie
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-10, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By charles1324

How to measure spoke length?

Hi all,

How is spoke length measured? From the threaded end to the elbow or from the threaded end to where?

thanks
charlie
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By charles1324

Question about Cable Housing.

Hi all,

I need to replace my deraileur cables and housing and I'm thinking of picking up the Jagwire Hyper cable and housing kit. My question concerns housing size. The housing on the bike now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-10, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By charles1324

Bottom Bracket, bolts and tool question

Hello everyone,

I thinking about replacing my cup and cone bottom bracket with a cartridge unit. I replaced my crankset this season with a shimano M151 set which is square taper. It looks as if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By charles1324

Ok, so I swapped in the Deore XT deraileur and it...

Ok, so I swapped in the Deore XT deraileur and it works perfectly. Went for a short ride and the shifting seems smoother and more solid.

thank you to everyone for your help and advice.

charlie
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-10, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By charles1324

Thanks everyone, The deraileur will mount to...

Thanks everyone,

The deraileur will mount to the bike without an adapter, there is a deraileur hanger. I'll go ahead with the swap the next rainy day and we'll see how it works out.

charlie
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By charles1324

thanks for the reply. There is a Shimano...

thanks for the reply. There is a Shimano deraileur on the bike now that works with the Gripshift, it's the original equipment on the bike. So I take it that not all Shimano deraileurs are created...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By charles1324

Question on Deraileur swap

Hi all,

I came across a Rocky Mountain mtn bike in the trash which has a Shimano Deore XT rear deraileur. A bike I'm currently repairing has a cheap Shimano SiS deraileur. It's a 7 speed with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By charles1324

I bought it new in 2003

I bought it new in 2003
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By charles1324

Thanks to all

thanks for all the replies guys.

HillRider, the bike is a mtn bike so I'm gonna install the spindle the same way it came out.

illwafer, re-read my post. I bought the bike new and this is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-10, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By charles1324

Bottom Bracket Overhaul Question

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of overhauling my bottom bracket, it is a cup and ball bearing type with the bearings in a retainer. When removing the spindle I noticed that the long side was on...
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