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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By Brian7581

Thanks for the input guys. I know I could always...

Thanks for the input guys. I know I could always count on these forums to give insight from experienced minds to help.

@jimc101, I got 282 and 284 mm spokes because I used 581 as my measured ERD...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-12, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By Brian7581

Measured ERD, but still wrong spoke length?

Sorry to add the myriads of posts regarding spoke lengths. I did a search, but didn't see anything specific to what I encountered.

I was attempting to lace the following:

Rim: Kinlin XR-300...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 975
Posted By Brian7581

As heads up, the specific issue I am having as...

As heads up, the specific issue I am having as follows (and perhaps it is specific to Athena, but not sure):

If I adjust my upper limit so that it shifts crisply from small chainring to large...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 975
Posted By Brian7581

I agree the literature does in fact say 3 clicks,...

I agree the literature does in fact say 3 clicks, which is what I set it up to. However, many who are very experienced with Campagnolo on a different forum suggested that 4 should be the way to go....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 975
Posted By Brian7581

I built my first bike up about 8 months ago with...

I built my first bike up about 8 months ago with Athena 11 speed components. First couple of hundred miles required a little bit of tuning here and there (due to stretching of cabling, etc.), but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-11, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
Posted By Brian7581

303 and 301 is exactly what I got them cut down...

303 and 301 is exactly what I got them cut down to.

Whoops, I did cross the paired spoke holes by following a traditional 3 cross lacing.

I think crossing it the other way should fix the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-11, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
Posted By Brian7581

@mrrabbit - Thanks for all of your help in my...

@mrrabbit - Thanks for all of your help in my original forum post.

I got the spokes recut and rethreaded to the proper size based on the correct ERD (I did my own measure and it was in fact 608 as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-11, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
Posted By Brian7581

@mrrabbit Once again, thanks a bunch for the...

@mrrabbit

Once again, thanks a bunch for the elaborate explanation! What you mentioned previously made functional sense, but I didn't understand the technicalities, which you just clarified.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-11, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
Posted By Brian7581

Upon doing a little more reading on nipple...

Upon doing a little more reading on nipple length, it seems though there is in fact a difference (marginal between brands) in using different size nipples that it shouldn't affect ERD?

For...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-11, 03:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
Posted By Brian7581

Thanks for the replies so far guys. @FBinNY...

Thanks for the replies so far guys.

@FBinNY - in the top right corner of Rinard's spolcalc.xls, there's a section for paired spokes. In other words, the spokes on the hubs aren't evenly spaced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
Posted By Brian7581

Calculating spoke length - paired spoke hub - Formula RB-210 (I searched)

Spoke length gurus, I did a search on this forum and through out all of Google and found one decent thread which speaks about how to calculate spokes for paired hubs - Formula RB-210.

I used the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-11, 02:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,590
Posted By Brian7581

Is the bolt stripped/stripping? If not...

Is the bolt stripped/stripping? If not completely, stick the hex into the bolt to hold it in position. Then twist the brake caliper counter-clockwise, as if you were unscrewing it from the brake...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,199
Posted By Brian7581

+1 on what he said. Do hill climbs while...

+1 on what he said. Do hill climbs while standing will definitely work your calves a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,169
Posted By Brian7581

Not sure how badly untrue your wheel is but that...

Not sure how badly untrue your wheel is but that could be what is pushing your brake off center.

From what I've read, dual pivot calipers don't usually get off center like single pivot calipers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By Brian7581

For the actual cables themselves (both derailleur...

For the actual cables themselves (both derailleur cable and brake cable), you can use a diagonal cutter/plier. When cutting, try to apply pressure to cut through the cable fast - this will result in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,434
Posted By Brian7581

As other's have stated it's actual hard to mess...

As other's have stated it's actual hard to mess up because after the cut you can still fine-tune it with the exception of actually cutting it too short of course.

I was paranoid about it all when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-11, 11:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,722
Posted By Brian7581

This will get you started with decent info: ...

This will get you started with decent info:

http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html

It also has links to spoke calculators as well which will help you determine what length spokes you need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-11, 12:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By Brian7581

I would assume you mean 2 rims total and not 2...

I would assume you mean 2 rims total and not 2 sets of rims right?

If so, I think your total spoke and nipple count should be 44. Otherwise, your parts are correct. Naturally, spoke tool.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,824
Posted By Brian7581

That's weird, I saw your post too but not sure...

That's weird, I saw your post too but not sure where it went now. The kit I bought from a private party just came with two pieces - the freehub body and the axle cap itself. I didn't notice an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,824
Posted By Brian7581

Hey Bikewise, I changed the freehub body to...

Hey Bikewise,

I changed the freehub body to the Campagnolo version with it's accompanying axle cap that came with it as a kit. Is there a different version?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-11, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,824
Posted By Brian7581

Sadly, I need 50 posts before I can actually PM. ...

Sadly, I need 50 posts before I can actually PM. Ugh. I would assume I can respond to PMs though?

Thanks so much for all of your help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,824
Posted By Brian7581

Thanks

Wow, thanks for all of the help guys!

mech, I came across a different thread that discussed that solution yesterday and I know exactly the tube you are referring to. I totally appreciate all of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-11, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,824
Posted By Brian7581

Campagnolo 11 speed and Bontrager wheels compatibility issue?

Hello all:

I was wondering if anyone has tried using Campagnolo 11 speed successfully with Bontrager wheels?

I currently have an older set of Bontrager wheels that came with DT Swiss 240 rear...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-13-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,832
Posted By Brian7581

Gotcha. I began to realize that after looking...

Gotcha. I began to realize that after looking deeper into others post in this forum.

Thanks for the input.

=)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-12-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,832
Posted By Brian7581

Any help or input? Really appreciate it...

Any help or input?

Really appreciate it everyone.

Thank!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-11-11, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,832
Posted By Brian7581

1993 Cannondale R800 58 cm

Checking to see how much you guys think this would go for?

1993 Cannondale R800 - 58 cm
Shimano 105 Components: Shifters, brakes, derailleurs, and hubs
All other specs found here:...
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