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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-10-18, 09:53 AM

Replies: 12

Is my bent Mavic wheel repairable.

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Posted By ttheroux

Thank you for everyone's input. I am going to...

Thank you for everyone's input. I am going to give it a shot. I have the cheap wheels that came with the bike if I does not work out.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-10-18, 09:24 AM

Replies: 12

Is my bent Mavic wheel repairable.

Views: 3,105

Posted By ttheroux

Here is the pic of the damage that I took the day...

Here is the pic of the damage that I took the day I took the wheel to the shop. It is not too bad a bend and I did not notice a pronounced low spot in the rim but I will recheck it. I do...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-10-18, 07:53 AM

Replies: 12

Is my bent Mavic wheel repairable.

Views: 3,105

Posted By ttheroux

Is my bent Mavic wheel repairable.

I hit a nasty pot hole over the weekend and bent my rear Mavic Aksium wheel. Miraculously the tire did not pop and the rim was still ride-able so I brought it to a shop to get trued. I initially...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-11, 07:31 PM

Replies: 22

Is it worth swapping to a bigger cassette?

Views: 1,490

Posted By ttheroux

I found this on the JensonUSA site with free...

I found this on the JensonUSA site with free shipping for $31.00 and ordered it. Thanks for the heads up. It is a much better deal than the Miche and lighter as well. I only have about 400-500...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-11, 03:47 PM

Replies: 22

Is it worth swapping to a bigger cassette?

Views: 1,490

Posted By ttheroux

It is your basic Motobecane (Kinesis)...

It is your basic Motobecane (Kinesis) bikesdirect.com bike. Given the price, I am pretty happy with it. At some point I want to start upgrading to all 105/Ultegra components, but not until...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-11, 03:37 PM

Replies: 22

Is it worth swapping to a bigger cassette?

Views: 1,490

Posted By ttheroux

53/39

53/39

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-11, 03:36 PM

Replies: 22

Is it worth swapping to a bigger cassette?

Views: 1,490

Posted By ttheroux

I was rounding up with shipping. I am pretty...

I was rounding up with shipping. I am pretty frugal as well. I found this Miche at ebike.com

http://www.ebikestop.com/miche_shimano_splined_12_27_9_speed_cassette-FW1584.php

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-11, 03:07 PM

Replies: 22

Is it worth swapping to a bigger cassette?

Views: 1,490

Posted By ttheroux

Thank you all for the information. I think that I...

Thank you all for the information. I think that I will start with the 12-27. At least now I have some other ideas if this is not enough. I have never had to get off the bike for a hill, so I think...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-11, 01:20 PM

Replies: 22

Is it worth swapping to a bigger cassette?

Views: 1,490

Posted By ttheroux

Is it worth swapping to a bigger cassette?

I am running a 9 speed 11-25 cassette with a standard crank. I am a bigger guy and I sometimes struggle on longer hills and feel a little lower gear might help. Would it be worth swapping out to a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-15-10, 07:41 PM

Replies: 17

Rear Axle Overtightened

Views: 11,685

Posted By ttheroux

You were tight. There was some light scoring on...

You were tight. There was some light scoring on this cone. I replaced it and repacked the bearings. Hopefully this will do it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-14-10, 08:39 AM

Replies: 17

Rear Axle Overtightened

Views: 11,685

Posted By ttheroux

I did pull the axle apart and there was a small...

I did pull the axle apart and there was a small grove on the cones and what looked like some wear in one spot on some of the bearing. It gave me the impression that the bearing where not rolling as...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-14-10, 08:35 AM

Replies: 17

Rear Axle Overtightened

Views: 11,685

Posted By ttheroux

They are the loose all type. I would figure...

They are the loose all type. I would figure that you tighten them just enough to get out any play while still spinning freely.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-13-10, 07:30 PM

Replies: 17

Rear Axle Overtightened

Views: 11,685

Posted By ttheroux

Rear Axle Overtightened

I just received a new road bike that I bought online (no lectures please!). Overall I am very pleased with the bike, but the rear hub was making a strange squeal from the get go, but I thought it...

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