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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-10, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By TheDoty

I would try playing with the barrel adjuster for...

I would try playing with the barrel adjuster for the front derailleur. The position of the chain in the rear of the bicycle will affect where exactly the front derailleur will hit the chain. It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-10, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,050
Posted By TheDoty

Have you tried applying a bit of lube to the...

Have you tried applying a bit of lube to the points where the spokes cross? Those can be under quite a bit of tension and get quite dry.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,569
Posted By TheDoty

Perceived exertion also decreases while you are...

Perceived exertion also decreases while you are going through the process of heat acclimatization. I made an effort earlier in the summer to go out and ride when it was above 90 and for two weeks I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By TheDoty

You are good to go. The width of the cassette...

You are good to go. The width of the cassette for 8, 9, and 10 speeds are all the same. Your 8 speed cassette should fit just fine on the new hub. If you go with a new(9 or 10 speed) cassette too,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By TheDoty

If your derailleur is that far out of adjustment,...

If your derailleur is that far out of adjustment, I'd start by looking at the place where the cable attaches to the derailleur. If that's loose and has slipped some, it would cause exactly the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-10, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By TheDoty

You might just need to adjust the limit stop...

You might just need to adjust the limit stop screw on your front derailleur. It will prevent the derailleur from moving as far left and prevent the chain from getting thrown.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By TheDoty

From what I understand, the derailleur doesn't...

From what I understand, the derailleur doesn't really care about how many speeds there are. If you have indexed shifting, it comes from the shifters.

You do want to make sure that if you have a...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By TheDoty

It is indeed about time! I'm actually new to...

It is indeed about time! I'm actually new to Brooklyn too (less than a year). I have figured out a couple of good rides, but if you or your friends know of some good routes they could pass along,...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By TheDoty

Newbie to the forums, but I love cycling!

I've been a passive reader here for a while and decided to sign up. Mostly do road riding and I just did my first small loaded tour. I'm working on restoring an old Schwinn Touring bike which I'm...
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