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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By Rest_assured

I would like to offer my genuine thanks for your...

I would like to offer my genuine thanks for your help. I will have a fiddle when I get home tonight.
Cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-18, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By Rest_assured

Says the *****y guy on the forum :roflmao:

Says the *****y guy on the forum :roflmao:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By Rest_assured

Sure did. I have found extensive info on how to...

Sure did. I have found extensive info on how to change the SRAM reach adjustment, but that doesn't affect the bite point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-18, 02:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By Rest_assured

SRAM Apex HydroR adjustment

Hi all,
I have today purchased my first road bike with hydro disc brakes. It is a Cannondale Slate Apex1 running 1x11.
Being a pedant, I need to find a way to make sure that both brake levers start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-17, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By Rest_assured

Love it

Love it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,475
Posted By Rest_assured

Yeah what's with that? Nothing works with...

Yeah what's with that? Nothing works with anything anymore. Luckily I have a full 4700 group, just switching from 4700 flat to drop.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-17, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,475
Posted By Rest_assured

Thanks cpach, I'll give it a crack and report...

Thanks cpach, I'll give it a crack and report back. Worst case scenario I can get some Tektro mini-v's shipped for about $25.
Cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-17, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,475
Posted By Rest_assured

Deore XT T780 V-brakes with Tiagra 4700 brifters

I have the said brakes on my commuter, and am converting the bike to have drop bars. I have ordered Tiagra 4700 brifters assuming this would work (i've used drop bar brake levers with V brakes on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-17, 03:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By Rest_assured

Yeah I understand that, but I have a road front...

Yeah I understand that, but I have a road front mech and the shifters I'm looking at are road spec. But apparently these ultegra road shifters are only compatible with the FD770/773 which is a road...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By Rest_assured

Sounds like you might need a flatbar road bike!

Sounds like you might need a flatbar road bike!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By Rest_assured

OK that makes sense. Confusing marketing though!...

OK that makes sense. Confusing marketing though! So with my road mech and this shifter I would just have to adjust more carefully? Do you have any experience in crossing parts like this?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By Rest_assured

Yeah no problem. So those Ultegra that I linked...

Yeah no problem. So those Ultegra that I linked are classified as road shifters (the product code begins with R instead of M. Here is a different example
Shimano Tiagra 4700 2x10sp Flat Bar Shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 894
Posted By Rest_assured

I would keep riding it, but keep an eye on it. If...

I would keep riding it, but keep an eye on it. If you start to notice play in your cranks or any funny noises then reassess. Besides, that looks like it would be a nightmare to remove, it's probably...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By Rest_assured

Hang on, are the FD770/773 essentially road FDs...

Hang on, are the FD770/773 essentially road FDs but with a MTB pull ratio? Therefore making the front shifter usable with MTB FDs? Or are these derailleur somehow in a class of their own
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By Rest_assured

Yeah I saw that, but I still don't understand......

Yeah I saw that, but I still don't understand... what would be different about the derailleur that it would still work, but somehow be stiffer?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 05:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,553
Posted By Rest_assured

Ultegra flat bar shifters- Front mech compatability question

Hi there,
I'm looking at buying these:
Shimano Ultegra R770 Triple 10sp Flatbar Shifter | Chain Reaction Cycles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-17, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
Posted By Rest_assured

I'm assuming he will ask people who respond to...

I'm assuming he will ask people who respond to the ad which headbadge is correct to screen for scammers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-16, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,851
Posted By Rest_assured

Mate that looks very similar to a track frame I...

Mate that looks very similar to a track frame I had a few years ago (apart from the obvious differences between track/road frame) I couldn't get an ID on it either, reckon it was an Australian frame...
Forum: Touring
03-17-16, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Rest_assured

Yeah, came to those conclusions anyway. Settled...

Yeah, came to those conclusions anyway. Settled on this frameset:
Wayward Bicycle Company (http://www.waywardbicycle.com/#!nullarbor-touring-bike/c30e)
reviewed as a decent, Australian alternative...
Forum: Touring
03-17-16, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By Rest_assured

Actually, I'm an aussie. so would be more like...

Actually, I'm an aussie.
so would be more like this:
Australia 14-15 World Cup Home Shirt (Cahill 4) [578177-702-43622] - 78,68$ Teamzo.com...
Forum: Touring
03-16-16, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Rest_assured

Sun Ringle Charger wheelset for touring

Hi there,
Started planning a tour a few days ago but was knocked off my bike and now have to postpone. In addition, I will have to reconsider my rig. I was planning on taking my Cadex CFM3 with a...
Forum: Touring
03-16-16, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By Rest_assured

Cheers, I'' remember that. My new flight to Rome...

Cheers, I'' remember that. My new flight to Rome is on the 14th June. I expect I will stick around for the whole 90 days permitted by a tourist visa (or apply for a 'working holiday' permit). I...
Forum: Touring
03-16-16, 02:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By Rest_assured

Thai airways were great about it BTW, changed the...

Thai airways were great about it BTW, changed the dates without a fee.
Forum: Touring
03-16-16, 02:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By Rest_assured

Thanks a lot for the advice. I booked the...

Thanks a lot for the advice.
I booked the flight yesterday, and last night was knocked off my bike on the way to the grocery store. I have a badly sprained ankle and broken bone in my heel... it...
Forum: Touring
03-14-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By Rest_assured

'Hannibal' tour from Barcelona to Rome

Hi all,
Planning my first bike tour, and I want it to be in Europe. I came across a company which offers a tour from Barcelona to Rome, apparently which roughly follows the route taken by Hannibal...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-06-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By Rest_assured

Our Craigslist is called Gumtree by the way...

Our Craigslist is called Gumtree by the way :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-06-16, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By Rest_assured

Thanks for the replies, I will take it apart....

Thanks for the replies, I will take it apart. Next challenge is to find that particular freewheel removal tool. I have about 6, but none like that.
Still confused by the campy/shimano cross breed....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-16, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By Rest_assured

Campagnolo hub, Velocity rim, Dura Ace cluster 650? wheel

Hi.
This has been sitting around for a while, can't remember where i picked it up.
The size is 650 (B or C?). Continental Grand Prix tyre is marked 25-559.
Want to sell it, should I sell it as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-15, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By Rest_assured

I do trust them, just not sure if the set up...

I do trust them, just not sure if the set up looked right (thought it might not be snug enough).
Re. headset types- since this problem I have read a bit about integrated headsets. My point was that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-15, 02:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By Rest_assured

I was thinking of going down that road. Thanks...

I was thinking of going down that road. Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-15, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By Rest_assured

A while ago I took the bearing and fork into the...

A while ago I took the bearing and fork into the LBS and that is the crown race they gave me (the headset I had wasn't quite complete). the bearing is at 35degrees, and I can't find any markings on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-15, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By Rest_assured

So you think the race and bearing should be more...

So you think the race and bearing should be more snug?
Is this something to do with having an integrated headset? After looking around it seems that this kind of thing is not unheard of.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-15, 07:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By Rest_assured

MTB front end creak

Hi all,
Just getting into MTBing, have just put together my first dual suspension bike. it is a Giant Trance X1 '09 with Rockshox Reba solo air forks. I have bought everything for this bike second...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-14, 04:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,392
Posted By Rest_assured

In saying that, I found that converting it to...

In saying that, I found that converting it to 2x10 wasn't worth it. I didn't need that many gears, and was just as happy with 2x5 with the same range.
For me, 10 speed components aren't cheap, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-14, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,392
Posted By Rest_assured

Hi Shawn 1. You can probably use as many speeds...

Hi Shawn
1. You can probably use as many speeds as you want, up to a 28t sprocket. I.e. you can use a ten speed cassette that is 11-26, for example.
2. Dunno...
3. You will need a ten speed chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By Rest_assured

Good karma for you! Nice score for somebody.

Good karma for you! Nice score for somebody.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-14, 05:00 AM
Replies: 15,449
Views: 4,071,122
Posted By Rest_assured

yes, I think they are Nervex pro. At least, I had...

yes, I think they are Nervex pro. At least, I had a bike with the same and I was told that's what they were.
nice score!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-14, 03:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Rest_assured

I'll be able to devote more time to this problem...

I'll be able to devote more time to this problem over the weekend. I will try the suggestions and report back.
Thanks again, appreciate the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Rest_assured

Can you expand on that a little bit please?

Can you expand on that a little bit please?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Rest_assured

True, or somebody using the wrong size. But...

True, or somebody using the wrong size.
But neither of those causes seem to apply here, the bike seems to be relatively well cared for, and from what i can tell the post is the right size.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Rest_assured

No mount for drink bottle on the seat tube, and...

No mount for drink bottle on the seat tube, and it's not a quill seat post btw.
Thanks for the help, everyone. I'll report back when I have reached a solution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-14, 05:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Rest_assured

The 'hacksaw trick' as I interpreted it is to cut...

The 'hacksaw trick' as I interpreted it is to cut the post at about 2cm above the seat tube, and use a blade down into the post to cut through the post lengthways. The post can then be kind of bent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-14, 06:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Rest_assured

Yeah that was my thinking initially. On closer...

Yeah that was my thinking initially. On closer inspection I can see that the old owner has tried the vise trick, there are marks on the top of the seatpost.
Is there some likely cause of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-14, 01:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Rest_assured

Stuck seatpost cost-benefit analysis

Hi al,
Picked up a Kona Stuff for $50 that looks to be from about 2003, with the intentions of flipping it.
The bike is in pretty good condition, except the seatpost is stuck. With some effort, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-14, 06:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,054
Posted By Rest_assured

Just a thought- being condescending might be just...

Just a thought- being condescending might be just as bad as being 'hip'.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 85,056
Posted By Rest_assured

I know... but they're so uncomfortable. I took it...

I know... but they're so uncomfortable. I took it for about a 5km ride and found myself riding with no hands most of the time.
I will try to keep them like that for the purpose of this challenge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 85,056
Posted By Rest_assured

Here is my semi-completed entry. Yes, it's ugly. ...

Here is my semi-completed entry. Yes, it's ugly.
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r694/Rest_assured/DSCF3839_zpsbd660f07.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-14, 07:52 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 85,056
Posted By Rest_assured

On that note, I actually have never seem a really...

On that note, I actually have never seem a really bright ladies bike from that era. Was it just men's bikes that were so flamboyant?
Wierdly enough, hot pink does make a certain kind of confidently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 85,056
Posted By Rest_assured

Yeah, it is ridiculous. Who thought it was good...

Yeah, it is ridiculous. Who thought it was good marketing to paint a bike hot pink with fluro yellow highlights and call it the GEODYNAMIC, to be marketed towards men? Some pretty nice bikes were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-14, 03:46 AM
Replies: 15,449
Views: 4,071,122
Posted By Rest_assured

Scored this for the Clunker 100 Challenge, AUD10....

Scored this for the Clunker 100 Challenge, AUD10.
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r694/Rest_assured/DSCF3795_zps87011e60.jpg...
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