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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-05, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By vainamoinen

There's a right way to do things...and then...

There's a right way to do things...and then there's the way I would do it.

For the right way see above... otherwise see below.


Grind the fawk out of the fork crown so its less than the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-05, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By vainamoinen

to make the cup installation a little easier heat...

to make the cup installation a little easier heat up the head tube with a heatgun or hair dryer and stick the headset in the freezer for a while.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-05, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By vainamoinen

try paint stripper with methylene chloride as the...

try paint stripper with methylene chloride as the active ingredient. Wear gloves.

Sometimes you gotta say "fawk it " and go for broke.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-05, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,915
Posted By vainamoinen

I had a simlar problem and used JB Weld as a...

I had a simlar problem and used JB Weld as a liquid shim to fill the gap. It worked and the race is solidly attached now but I do have a little front end shimmy that I think is related. Not sure how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,297
Posted By vainamoinen

for touring I would think a steel frame would be...

for touring I would think a steel frame would be preferable because it can be repaired by anyone with a MIG welder or even with an oxyacetylene torch and some brass.

Whereas welding aluminum is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-05, 10:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,827
Posted By vainamoinen

I buy everything off the internet. I even buy...

I buy everything off the internet. I even buy inner tubes that way. I'll stock up when they are on sale.
An added advantage is that you often don't pay any sales tax. Although the cost of shipping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-05, 09:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 879
Posted By vainamoinen

its just a matter of personal preference, kinda...

its just a matter of personal preference, kinda like the ol' K-Y versus Astroglide debate. The K-Y is a little thicker and better for ...er ...and the Astroglide is a little more slippery and better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-05, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,930
Posted By vainamoinen

that would be sweet. put it on a trek Madone...

that would be sweet.

put it on a trek Madone or a Litespeed or some other tricked out race ride.

And put a playing card in the spokes...

and some pegs.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-05, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By vainamoinen

check out aebike.com. They generally have the...

check out aebike.com. They generally have the lowest prices on RXS pedals.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-05, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,775
Posted By vainamoinen

It probably won't compromise the day to day...

It probably won't compromise the day to day rigidity of the frame much but it will make the frame tube buckle at a much lower load than it would normally. So in a crash it will tend to fold right...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By vainamoinen

try using two layers of 3/4 inch fiberglass...

try using two layers of 3/4 inch fiberglass reinforced strapping tape. It'll get you back on the road again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-05, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,921
Posted By vainamoinen

try a single layer of black cloth friction...

try a single layer of black cloth friction (electrical) tape folowed by a single layer of fiberglass reinforced strapping tape. Both in the 3/4 inch wide size. Two rolls will do about eight pairs of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-05, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,009
Posted By vainamoinen

wrap aluminum foil around it until you get the...

wrap aluminum foil around it until you get the thickness you want. Two or three layers oughta do it. Or cellophane tape, either one. Tighten the hell out of the bolt to squish it all together. Yank...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-05, 04:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,536
Posted By vainamoinen

I've got an integrated headset in an Aluminum...

I've got an integrated headset in an Aluminum frame , and last time I checked it the upper race of the fork crown bearing had started to wear the inside of the headtube on the aft side.

You'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-05, 04:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,680
Posted By vainamoinen

shhh, you used a word that is on the Newspeak...

shhh, you used a word that is on the Newspeak controlled list. If you don't watch out the political correctness police will get you. Ooops... too late.

I agree they look gay, but I still wear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-05, 12:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,688
Posted By vainamoinen

I've got the answer for all those struggling LBS....

I've got the answer for all those struggling LBS. The industry as a whole can get together every year and decide that in the course of "research and development" they've determined that a critical...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-05, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By vainamoinen

supergo.com Scattante XRL road frame $259 ...

supergo.com

Scattante XRL road frame $259

Easton Aluminum tubing, <3 lbs for a 51 cm, I have one and I weighed it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-05, 01:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,252
Posted By vainamoinen

now that your a climber come up to Santa Barbara...

now that your a climber come up to Santa Barbara and ride Gibralter Road to LaCumbre peak. Hors categorie.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-05, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By vainamoinen

get a park pedal wrench. Then take an old...

get a park pedal wrench. Then take an old seatpost or fork tube and put it over the end of the wrench. That ought to give you enough leverage.

also you can try a propane torch. Aluminum expands...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-05, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 802
Posted By vainamoinen

the key is not really the minumum insertion mark....

the key is not really the minumum insertion mark. Many seatposts are marked for old style frames where the top of the seat tube lug is right next to the top of the top tube. But I have a compact...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-05, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 966
Posted By vainamoinen

Veloflex [/thread]

Veloflex

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-05, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,802
Posted By vainamoinen

You need a wheel built with a 7 speed shimano...

You need a wheel built with a 7 speed shimano cassette hub spaced 126 mm. And a shimano 9 speed cassette such as the 105 cassette. You can take the cassette apart by filing down the rivets that hold...
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