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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By Peyote

Replacing XT middle chain-ring with compatible steel middle chain-ring

Fed up of paying £24-30 each time, I am about to install my 3rd XT middle ring in two years as it has worn yet again. I had an SLX chain-set that I use for 3 years, same mileage as the XT but I did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-12, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By Peyote

I have been reading a lot of shimano tech docs...

I have been reading a lot of shimano tech docs and I am quite sure that I ordered a FD-T781 for a trekking bike with a 63-66 angle when in fact I should have got the 66-69 version. I have ordered the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-12, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By Peyote

The outer for straights and the middle and inner...

The outer for straights and the middle and inner for off road, perfect set up for me. I can ride the bike but I have to stay away form the largest cogs at the rear. So much faster than the previous...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By Peyote

My FD-T781 is 63-66, would this cause issues as I...

My FD-T781 is 63-66, would this cause issues as I read they are for 29ers or full suspension. 66-69 are for hardtails, apparently. Also, the chain length is not the issue, it is the correct length.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By Peyote

Yes, shifters are sl-t780 the same that are on...

Yes, shifters are sl-t780 the same that are on some trekking bikes and in the trekking and mountain section on Shimano website. Rear mech is a RD-M780 Shadow.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By Peyote

Dyna-sys compatability

I purchased a Cube LTD a few months ago and decided to upgrade the chainset for one that had 48 teeth on the outer ring because 42 was just not enough.The crank I took of was a FC-M780 and I replaced...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-23-12, 04:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 694
Posted By Peyote

XT t780 and t781 difference

What is the difference between a Shimano XT t780 and t781 chainset ?

I have checked on the Shimano website and they seem to be identical.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-12, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,074
Posted By Peyote

How do I know if it has an alloy spider or not ?

How do I know if it has an alloy spider or not ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-12, 03:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,074
Posted By Peyote

There is no clicking, it's a knocking sound. ...

There is no clicking, it's a knocking sound.



Free-hub has some play but not much and I think it may be normal as you say. The whole cassette has some movement, no the free-hub. When the back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-12, 01:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,074
Posted By Peyote

Cassette knocking

I have a Shimano hg63 10 speed fitted and I noticed that when I turn the pedals backwards there is a knocking sound that occurs 2-3 times per complete turn. It is more evident when the chain is on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

Wrong thread...

Wrong thread...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-12, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

Thanks and will do.

Thanks and will do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

Still crossing my fingers until I get a new post...

Still crossing my fingers until I get a new post but that sound exactly what is happening because there are rub marks on the post where the corners may be digging in and there are rub marks on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

Little update; I have noticed on the seat post,...

Little update; I have noticed on the seat post, if I hold a cloth and run my hands a long the post, there is an obvious but small dip in the middle where the post was at my perfect height and it has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

I am going to have a LBS take a look at it and...

I am going to have a LBS take a look at it and confirm if it is the frame.

If it is, regarding warranty, do I have to return it to the shop in Germany to get the warranty or can I return it to any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

Just took it for a few miles ride and there was...

Just took it for a few miles ride and there was no creaking but I have just got back and pushed hard on the back of the seat and the creaking is back but less so, seems to creak when pulling up on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

OK, I checked the the length of post that was...

OK, I checked the the length of post that was entering the seat tube and it is about 2 inches past the minimum insert line; not icluding the collar so this should be fine I think, any lower and by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,263
Posted By Peyote

Please HELP ; Creeking/groaning from seat tube/seat post

Sorry for all the text but please read :(

I have been googling like made to read up on possible causes of creaking/groaning on here and other forums and I am stumped.

I have a creak that I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 04:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 946
Posted By Peyote

Mines not a 29er and there does seem like there...

Mines not a 29er and there does seem like there is enough space for a bigger crankset from looking at the gap between the front chianring and chainstay with the one I have on there now. I have not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 946
Posted By Peyote

Swapping crankset - compatability.

I have this bike;

Cube LTD CC

http://www.cube.eu/en/hard/special/ltd-cc/

I want to swap the crankset so that the front ring has more teeth, 42 teeth is not enough for me. I have this on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 455
Posted By Peyote

Wellgo Mg-1 spare axle - other brand ?

I need a set of axles and nuts for Wellgo mg-1, can't find spares anywhere. Wellgo make a lot of pedals for other company's and so a few pedals should have the same pedals. Funn soljam pedals use the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,322
Posted By Peyote

OK I took all of about 2 minutes to swap them...

OK I took all of about 2 minutes to swap them over :)

One problem, there does seem to be a bit more travel in the levers now. I'm guessing this is caused by an air pocket although no oil escaped...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-12, 03:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,322
Posted By Peyote

Thank you Joel, that is exactly what I wanted to...

Thank you Joel, that is exactly what I wanted to know.

Austrailia has the same set-up as UK then, all bikes sold in UK bike shops will have right/front and left/rear for safty. Some post were not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,322
Posted By Peyote

Looks like USA and Europe use the same set up but...

Looks like USA and Europe use the same set up but UK has the opposite set up and I am used to this. Brakes are Magura MT2. I was told that they would not need bleeding just a case of swapping hoses....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,322
Posted By Peyote

Swapping over front and rear brake.

Hi,

My hydrophilic brakes are set up backwards, right lever for rear and left lever for front. Worried I may pull the wrong one in an emergency and fly over the handlebars. I have read and have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-12, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By Peyote

Cube LTD series

I have been looking at the Cube LTD series; does anyone know why the LTD CC is only available in the Germany ? Can't find any shops in the UK that stock this bike or even has info on it. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,219
Posted By Peyote

Thank you for the that advice. I think 2 bags is...

Thank you for the that advice. I think 2 bags is what I will go with. I am going to submerge chicken fence wire to reinforce it so that picking chunks of will be hard and take longer. I know this is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,219
Posted By Peyote

Security; anyone made their own anchor point ?

I want to make my own anchor point using a large bucket/container, chicken wire and a bag or two of cement + a u-lock or chain to set in the cement. I have a read a few posts of people using these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-12, 04:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

Might just do that.

Might just do that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-12, 04:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

I'm not really judging how good a bike is just by...

I'm not really judging how good a bike is just by the chainset, what ever chainset it has I want to swap it for a SLX or XT (Probably SLX), preferably a 9 speed as I said.

I will be spending <...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-12, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

That's good to know. £200. Its...

That's good to know.



£200.

Its not about the the group set really, its about all the bikes being sold now are 10 speed and I would like 9 speed because I have plenty of spares for 9 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

Sorry, I ment the entire set not just the rings,...

Sorry, I ment the entire set not just the rings, the whole chainset.



Good to know.

I just read some reviews on Shimano M552 and they do not seem so bad. I am obsessing a bit but I like to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

Also a "plus" to using 9 speed, chains a bit more...

Also a "plus" to using 9 speed, chains a bit more with 10 speed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

I only have to buy the chainring because I have a...

I only have to buy the chainring because I have a spare rear mech, chains and such for spares for my other bike so it wont be expensive to down grade to 9 speed, just want to know if it can be done.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

Yeah, my fault, I said 50% more but I was looking...

Yeah, my fault, I said 50% more but I was looking at 9 speed slx chain ring and 10 speed xt chain ring by mistake; only 10%'ish as you said.

The reason why I wanted to upgrade right away because...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-12, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Posted By Peyote

Converting 10 speed bike to 9 speed.

I'm going to be buying a Cube Ltd and so it will have 10 speed components. I want to upgrade to XT chain ring and such and I have been looking at the prices, 10 speed stuff is around 50% more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-12, 06:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By Peyote

Ok thanks. I never cycle in small small or big...

Ok thanks. I never cycle in small small or big big so frrom what has been said here and from what I have read from google searches, if the chain was set up in big big combo + 1-2 links, which I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-12, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By Peyote

Any other experience/knowledge of this ? Should I...

Any other experience/knowledge of this ? Should I be worried and just buy and intstall a XT long cage :twitchy:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By Peyote

Ah ok, I have looked at the chain while changing...

Ah ok, I have looked at the chain while changing gears and I can not see a slacking chain and it does shift to all gears including big - big and small - small; the rear mech is almost horizontal when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By Peyote

Rear mech medium cage with triple

I gave my LBS an XT rear mech and chain to fit today and I was told that I had bought the wrong size. They fitted it anyway and said that it should be fine but try to avoid Big - Big gearing.

My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By Peyote

Ah ok brilliant news. I will leave it how it is....

Ah ok brilliant news. I will leave it how it is. Instructions leaflet for this is not very good but I suppose Shimano expect a professional to be fitting it and not an amateur like me :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-12, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By Peyote

So I can move on to fitting the front and rear...

So I can move on to fitting the front and rear mechs.

As I said before, it is really hard to tell if the drive side is pushed all the way in and the gap where the plastic screw cap screws in and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-12, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By Peyote

Hard to tell really. It looks to be in line but...

Hard to tell really. It looks to be in line but when I put the string on the smallest ring that looks in line too.

About the last pic, should the spindle not be flush where the indents end ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-12, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By Peyote

Fitting SLX Chainset

Hi,

I am in the middle of fitting a SLX chain set and I am having problems. My bottom bracket housing on my frame is 68mm so I followed the instructions that came with the chain set. The problem...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-11, 05:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By Peyote

Found them, they are standard shimano deore pads.

Found them, they are standard shimano deore pads.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-11, 03:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By Peyote

Kooka (unitwin) mech brakes. Replacing pads

Hi,

I have a set of Kooka brakes http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KOOKA-CABLE-DISC-BRAKE-160mm-REAR-/260801897469?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3cb90123fd

Does anyone know which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By Peyote

Anyone know ? ... Please :) It's an...

Anyone know ? ... Please :)

It's an oversized headtube and the inside diametre of both ends is 49mm and I want to be able to fit a standard 1 1/8 steer.

Hate headsets so much ....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By Peyote

It says 1.5" steerer. I want to fit a standard 1...

It says 1.5" steerer. I want to fit a standard 1 1/8 steerer. I just removed the two ends and measured the diametre and both ends of the headtue have a inside diametre of 49mm and I think I need a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By Peyote

I was told by Cannondale that this one will be...

I was told by Cannondale that this one will be the one I need http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/canecreekxxciiflushheadset2010.aspx?&id=13173

What would be a cheaper alternative?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By Peyote

Which headsets fit a Cannondale Trail SL 5 ?

Good evening,

I purchased a Cannondale Trail SL5 (2010) and it came with a standared "Cane Creek" headset, unfortunately my suspension was stolen along with most of the headset. I am looking to...
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