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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-07, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By motorhommmer

7 spokes is a lot to knacker. It could well be...

7 spokes is a lot to knacker. It could well be that your rim is knackered.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By motorhommmer

jUST GET A BOX from a bike shop. Cardboard and...

jUST GET A BOX from a bike shop. Cardboard and put bike into that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-07, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By motorhommmer

Not designed to cross the chain that much. On...

Not designed to cross the chain that much. On middle rings on front you should be in middle rings on back.
For derailleur adjustment see this link .
...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-07, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Posted By motorhommmer

I would agree with the front rack low rider. That...

I would agree with the front rack low rider. That is the route I went THEN I went to messenger courier style bag and have never looked back. Much better job altogether.

Hell strike is only one...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-07, 06:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 891
Posted By motorhommmer

The secret is to take the battery out of your car...

The secret is to take the battery out of your car mid week for a while. That way you have to cycle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-07, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By motorhommmer

Why bother, just eat one donut less every day !

Why bother, just eat one donut less every day !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-07, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,307
Posted By motorhommmer

Use kookstop brake pads, big difference. Fit...

Use kookstop brake pads, big difference. Fit cartridges and then to replace pads just slide out old ones and slide in new

Try Vasaline on the bridge of your nose before you head out .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,037
Posted By motorhommmer

I have one of those Sirrus, same year. There was...

I have one of those Sirrus, same year. There was a problem with the spokes. I ended up having the wheel rebuilt. That cured the problem.
If you do a seach on my handle you will see some of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-06, 02:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By motorhommmer

Time will tell. If you have a big hop in the...

Time will tell. If you have a big hop in the wheel then there is a trade off between spoke tension and a prefectly trued wheel. It may be that you will not be able to have a perfectly trued wheel.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-06, 05:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,064
Posted By motorhommmer

Could be anything. Bring it back to the shop. I...

Could be anything. Bring it back to the shop. I had a noise in my rear hub ignored it and then snapped the quick release. Freehub had worked its way loose. Bring it back to the shop and get it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-06, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By motorhommmer

Did not tighten my freehub fully

Nearly cooked the hub, wheel locked and snapped the quick release.

If you are over hauling be sure to tighten freehub
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,185
Posted By motorhommmer

I used a metal bbq skewer for something similar

I used a metal bbq skewer for something similar
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By motorhommmer

I would do it. I do mine once a year, depends on...

I would do it. I do mine once a year, depends on mileage etc. They are not expensive. However if you are happy with shifting and braking leave as is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-06, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,649
Posted By motorhommmer

More than likely a dry spot between rim and...

More than likely a dry spot between rim and spoke. Drip a iny drop of oil into each spoke that you think is creaking and problem will go away.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-06, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By motorhommmer

Yes they sound right. try building a front wheel...

Yes they sound right. try building a front wheel first. Rear is more difficult. Can be done but if you have a chocie go for front. Enjoy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-06, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By motorhommmer

If you are interested in wheels, then hubs, rims...

If you are interested in wheels, then hubs, rims and spokes are probably of more interest to you. That is which ones you want. I cannot imagine buying wheels that need much if any truing.

I made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 03:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 712
Posted By motorhommmer

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64...

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64

Checking the rear index adjsutment. Try that. When you mean skipping you mean dancing a little on the COGS sort of as if it is not fully in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 03:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By motorhommmer

I use the bike almost every day. I prefer a...

I use the bike almost every day. I prefer a maintenance scheule as opposed to leaving things go wrong and then fix them. The bike is always in good shape working well. I dont get let down on the side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 03:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By motorhommmer

Not 3 in 1. Any other bike oil will do. When...

Not 3 in 1. Any other bike oil will do. When oiling a freehub, freewheel use light oil. For wet weather use a wet lube/oil. For Summer if it is dry use a dry oil. I live in Ireland and use a wet lube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-06, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By motorhommmer

A lot depends on your mileage and the weather you...

A lot depends on your mileage and the weather you commute in.

Check tyres one a week
Oil chain once a week or more in Winter every 2 weeks or more Summer, derailleur hinges also
Check brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-06, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 712
Posted By motorhommmer

Is it a triple front chain or not. How many gears...

Is it a triple front chain or not. How many gears on the back. When it is skipping which cog are you on in the front and which one on the back ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-06, 04:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,942
Posted By motorhommmer

As long as you know that it is not cheaper to...

As long as you know that it is not cheaper to build the wheels yourself you are ok. I have built two sets and fixed my own. If you are in the US you will get a very good deal on wheels from one of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-06, 02:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By motorhommmer

I would fix the brken spoke, retension the wheel...

I would fix the brken spoke, retension the wheel and then see how you go. I had this problem 3 years ago, broke two spokes one after the other. Fixed them and 14k km later I have had no problems...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-06, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,606
Posted By motorhommmer

Check that the cassette is tight, that the washer...

Check that the cassette is tight, that the washer thingy is not loose and then allowing your cogs on the cassette to move slightly when pedalling. Have you correctly spaced the rings on the blcok ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,606
Posted By motorhommmer

Check that the derailleur arm is not bent. ...

Check that the derailleur arm is not bent.

Make sure you put the pulleys on the right way. There is a top one and a bottom one

Check the freehub. Take off the cassette and spin the freehub. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-06, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,061
Posted By motorhommmer

They are great much less rim wear

They are great much less rim wear
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,105
Posted By motorhommmer

Based on 32 spokes I calculate 296 and 295

Based on 32 spokes I calculate 296 and 295
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-06, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By motorhommmer

9k miles and no probs. Repack them every 6...

9k miles and no probs. Repack them every 6 months. Perhaps too tight to start with. I have found them really good with no probs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-06, 01:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 720
Posted By motorhommmer

Chain length is big big plus 2 links.

Chain length is big big plus 2 links.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-06, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By motorhommmer

Yes it is an adjustment screw. There is one each...

Yes it is an adjustment screw. There is one each side of brake. The balance the side to side spacing of the brake pads. Tighten the screw will cause brake pad to move out from rim, loosen will cause...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-06, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,744
Posted By motorhommmer

Mine is 130

Mine is 130
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-06, 05:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,268
Posted By motorhommmer

What about turning the handlebars when you are...

What about turning the handlebars when you are travelling how do you do this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-06, 01:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By motorhommmer

By any chance are the pulley wheel cones needing...

By any chance are the pulley wheel cones needing oil. Happened me the other night, lot of noise when I turned the wheel. Took off the jockey wheels top one was very dry and when turning causing the...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-15-06, 08:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,667
Posted By motorhommmer

Not exactly, what I found with my Sirrus was that...

Not exactly, what I found with my Sirrus was that even if I could cure the heel clearance problem, putting the weight back on the bike effected the handling hugely. Front steering got very twitchy
Forum: Living Car Free
05-15-06, 06:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,667
Posted By motorhommmer

Had same problem, changed to front lo loaders for...

Had same problem, changed to front lo loaders for 1.5 years. Discovered messenger bag 2 yeas ago, timuk2. Took off all racks and never looked back
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-06, 02:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By motorhommmer

Water will get into the places you do not want to...

Water will get into the places you do not want to and will fry your bearings
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-06, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By motorhommmer

Do not use power washer

Do not use power washer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-06, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By motorhommmer

Unless you go through heavy water which you...

Unless you go through heavy water which you suspect has gone into your hubs etc.
Just have a regular say 6 month schedule of maintenance, headset grease,jockey wheels, hubs.
Forum: Touring
05-13-06, 04:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 785
Posted By motorhommmer

I live in Ireland - a very good lock

I live in Ireland - a very good lock
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-06, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By motorhommmer

a) Fix the wheel b) Have crappy braking ...

a) Fix the wheel

b) Have crappy braking

Take you Pick
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-06, 05:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,915
Posted By motorhommmer

I think you ignore the all importants fact that...

I think you ignore the all importants fact that if you do have a problem with this hub here in Dublin, for example you are on your own. I talked to two LBS's who I use and they will not fix them....
Forum: Commuting
05-10-06, 12:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By motorhommmer

Would not touch Disk brakes for commuting, too...

Would not touch Disk brakes for commuting, too heavy and block mud guards sometimes. No need to go Dura-ace, Ultegra or LX Mtb crank and cassette more than enough.
Would go Deore, LX or XT hubs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-06, 12:25 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,915
Posted By motorhommmer

I think you have it worng. There seems to be a...

I think you have it worng. There seems to be a trend for MTB to ride single gear now.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-06, 12:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,445
Posted By motorhommmer

[QUOTE=Overkll]This is my first post on...

[QUOTE=Overkll]This is my first post on Bikeforums! I am a new commuter (just bought a Trek Pilot 1.0) and need some more stuff before I rid myself of a car. I am looking to buy:

Topeak Trunk...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-06, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By motorhommmer

If you have the money buy a Brompton and keep it...

If you have the money buy a Brompton and keep it at work. Use it for your trips out and about. Ride home on your regular bike. You can do 16.5 miles on a Brompton, only thing is not as fast as your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-06, 03:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,915
Posted By motorhommmer

Done a lot of research on this and got a lot of...

Done a lot of research on this and got a lot of comments on this forum. I concluded that Open pro/Ultegra hub which I use is way more serviceable and reliable for me than going the Internal hub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-06, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By motorhommmer

Thinner Chain Ring - Chain Bolt problem

Replaced my outer 48 tooth with a 46 tooth, but chain bolts now don't tighten fully as new ring is a narrow older steel one.
Can I just put in a washer and then tighten up the bolts.

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By motorhommmer

Installing new chainring

Is there a right way up on this ? Does it have to line up with anything ? Outer chainring on a triple.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By motorhommmer

No need to take them apart. Just tension and true...

No need to take them apart. Just tension and true them manually. No it is not a stupid question, most people here started by asking stupid questions and then slowly became less stupid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-06, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 671
Posted By motorhommmer

In theory yes, in practice I would not. Wheel...

In theory yes, in practice I would not. Wheel takes time and effort. Rims pretty cheap, if hub is ok then rebuild wheel with new rim
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