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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-15, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,981
Posted By hazzak

How many spacers safe above stem on carbon steerer

I've got a full carbon frameset which has quite a long steerer tube and a very upright position. I'd like to slam the stem but dont want to commit to trimming the steerer tube in case I need to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,729
Posted By hazzak

Thanks for your reply. Cannondale Si forks ship...

Thanks for your reply. Cannondale Si forks ship with a star nut. Many people seem confused by this and rightly so since I think only Cannondale, and some Cervelo 3T forks, are the only ones to have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-15, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,729
Posted By hazzak

Cannondale Si Full Carbon Fork Star Nut question

I've picked up a full carbon Si fork (originally from a Six13 I think) for my CAAD5. It's one of the ones fitted with a star nut and uses Cannondale's own sleeve/top cap assembly. Cannondale's tech...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-18-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,292
Posted By hazzak

Thanks for your quick reply. I can't find...

Thanks for your quick reply. I can't find anything about 653 on the Reynolds site. Is it the same as 631?

More importantly, if it is cold drawn rather than heat treated, does that mean it can be...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-18-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,292
Posted By hazzak

Will heating a Reynolds 653 frame to remove a stuck seatpost affect the tubing?

As per the title, I have a Reynolds 653 TT frame which has an aluminium Campagnolo seatpost stuck in it. A well regarded local framebuilder is confident that the seatpost can be removed, preserving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,452
Posted By hazzak

Why are my cantilever brakes so ineffective?

I picked up a Pompino recently and it has a Tektro CR520 on the front. The braking power is awful and I can pretty much ride the bike with the front brake on. I've tried messing with the pad position...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-14, 01:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,150
Posted By hazzak

Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wear indicators

I have a pair of Mavic Ksyrium Equipes and the braking surfaces are showing some wear. Does anyone know if these rims have wear indicators? I know some Mavic wheels (eg. the Aksiums) have a channel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-14, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
Posted By hazzak

Managed to get a old coat hanger down there to...

Managed to get a old coat hanger down there to pull the wedge up. Quill stem is still stuck but at least it's securely stuck now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-14, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,630
Posted By hazzak

Can't get quill stem bolt back into expander wedge

In the process of trying to move a stuck quill stem, I managed to remove the long bolt and dislodge the expander wedge, however I've since decided to give up on the stem and leave it in its current...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,200
Posted By hazzak

The bike is a Cannondale CAAD5 frame with a...

The bike is a Cannondale CAAD5 frame with a Shimano 105 5600 10 speed groupset. The bike originally came fitted with a 9 speed 105 group and I recently changed it out for the 5600, which is what I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,200
Posted By hazzak

I've tried replacing the rear loop with a longer...

I've tried replacing the rear loop with a longer piece of housing that gives a straighter entry into the derailleur and that didn't help. If it was purely a friction problem would there not be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,200
Posted By hazzak

The chain and cassette are both pretty new (<200...

The chain and cassette are both pretty new (<200 miles). I've just changed the inner, outer and all ferrules which didn't improve things.

FBinNY: I've tried plucking the gear cables and it didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,200
Posted By hazzak

Apologies for the confusion. I was just...

Apologies for the confusion. I was just clarifying for cny-bikeman. Will give the guitar string trick a go and report back with what happens.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,200
Posted By hazzak

I fitted a new groupset a few weeks ago and...

I fitted a new groupset a few weeks ago and shifting was OK initially but degraded recently. When I say "up" I mean shifting to a larger cog on the cassette. I can either adjust the cable tension to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,200
Posted By hazzak

Rear shifting woes - running out of options

My rear derailleur isn't shifting very consistently, particularly across the smaller 5 cogs on the 10 speed cassette. What I've tried so far

- checked rear hanger alignment with Park Tools...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-13, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,419
Posted By hazzak

I'm trying to decide between the SKS Raceblade...

I'm trying to decide between the SKS Raceblade Longs and the Crud Roadracers. It looks like the SKS Raceblade longs might need less clearance since the mudguard doesn't go under the brake? However...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-13, 02:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,419
Posted By hazzak

Cannondale CAAD5 tyre/mudguard clearances

I've got a 2006 CAAD5 R700 which I was thinking of using through the winter. Does anybody know if it's possible to get 25mms and/or a pair of mudguards on there?

For reference the bike looks like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By hazzak

After further examination the lower pivot is...

After further examination the lower pivot is pretty knackered too so I think I'm going to have to find another derailleur. Also I'm now unsure about the rear derailleur hanger - it looks like it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By hazzak

Is it possible to replace the derailleur top...

Is it possible to replace the derailleur top pivot spring?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-13, 03:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By hazzak

Peugeot Simplex rear derailleur upper pivot reassembly

I'm trying to clean up and reassemble an old Peugeot I have and I'm having some issues with getting the rear derailleur back together. It's an old Simplex model which appears to fit a non-threaded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,368
Posted By hazzak

I've also tried using the 2.45mm spacer that...

I've also tried using the 2.45mm spacer that worked with the 10 speed on the 9 speed and it's very slightly too thick and the last sprocket doesn't fit particularly well on the freehub body splines...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,368
Posted By hazzak

That just makes it even worse as the lockring...

That just makes it even worse as the lockring doesn't come anywhere near engaging with the smallest sprocket. What is also confusing is that I would have expected the 10 speed cassette to have only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,368
Posted By hazzak

Mavic Aksium cassette fitting woes

I bought a lightly used pair of Mavic Aksium wheels and they came fitted with a 10 speed shimano cassette. My bike is running 9 speed so I want to move the cassette over from my old wheelset. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,406
Posted By hazzak

Specialized Allez Epic - opinions?

I saw a 1991 Specialized Allez Epic for sale locally and was wondering what everyone thought of these bikes. Should I be wary of 20 year old carbon fibre? I've heard a lot about old bonded aluminium...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-13, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,838
Posted By hazzak

Creaky fixed gear drivetrain

My Langster has developed a bit of a creak, which I think it coming from the bottom bracket or the cranks. I cleaned the chain and chainring which alleviated some of the grinding sounds but there's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By hazzak

Rear hub servicing issues

My bike started developing problems with the freehub not engaging properly, so I took the rear hub apart and cleaned out the pawls of the freehub so it started engaging again. I followed the hub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By hazzak

Road bike outer ring chainsuck

I've noticed that I'm getting a bit of chainsuck on one particular spot on my outer chainring. I assume it's not the chain itself since the inner ring is fine, but I can't see any serious wear at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By hazzak

287246287247 So that's the range of movement...

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So that's the range of movement I seem to be able to get. If I hold the derailleur body in position and turn the bolt it doesn't budge at all. And like I said, the bike is pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By hazzak

Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. I have taken...

Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. I have taken the wheel off to get a good look at the other side of the derailleur hanger and it does seem to be turning. So when I try to loosen the bolt, the RD...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-12, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By hazzak

Rear derailleur removal problems

Trying to get the rear derailleur off my hybrid, because the B-pivot spring has got gunked up and seized, but I can't seem to get the mounting bolt to move more than 1/3 turn (although it seems to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By hazzak

Well looks like the frame has been sold to...

Well looks like the frame has been sold to somebody else. It was listed at £25 plus the hour round trip it would have taken me to get there, so I don't feel like I've missed out. Thanks for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By hazzak

653 frame rust - how bad is it?

I saw this frame on a local classifieds. I've got some nice retro parts to build it up with, but I'm not how bad the rust is. I've yet to see the frame in person, just trying to decide if it's worth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,369
Posted By hazzak

I have tested it with another wheel which I know...

I have tested it with another wheel which I know to be dished properly and by flipping the original wheel. The dish of the original wheel isn't great, but there is definitely an issue since all of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,369
Posted By hazzak

Frame truing

]I picked up a old steel road bike a few weeks ago as a project and I think the seat/chainstays are out of alignment. It was impossible to get the rear brake to work because with the rear wheel...
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