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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-13, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,005
Posted By black771

Not to be argumentative but your statement, to...

Not to be argumentative but your statement, to me, is contradictory. Grease does several things, eliminates the click, pops, and creaks, helps keep water out to prevent siezing parts, and acts as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,005
Posted By black771

Just be aware that with red loctite you will need...

Just be aware that with red loctite you will need to use heat or a 'BFH' to get your crank arms off again.

I have always been told to grease spindle surfaces or as I've mentioned previously, any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-13, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By black771

In my experience, this is a good first place to...

In my experience, this is a good first place to start. The 'I have a click' posts are rather common, and I post the same in each, but FBinNY has it. Remove the pedal, clean and regrease the thread...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,005
Posted By black771

Take apart the BB, clean it, regrease the...

Take apart the BB, clean it, regrease the bearings if possible and see what happens. If you do this, don't forget to add grease to every surface where two parts meet. Its important with any work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,211
Posted By black771

Are you kidding me? What horrendous advice! Maybe...

Are you kidding me? What horrendous advice! Maybe this forum isn't the place for me after all...

Motor oil is a FINE lube. Heck, you could even reuse the old oil that came from your car if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 09:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,211
Posted By black771

So the simplest, most efficient method gets the...

So the simplest, most efficient method gets the most push back. Interesting. You are certainly more then able to sterilize your chains if you want, but I spend maybe 4 minutes a month cleaning chains...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-04-13, 07:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,451
Posted By black771

Cant say if it will help with the thoughts but...

Cant say if it will help with the thoughts but you definitely need to eat and drink more. No doubt about it unless you weight like 100 pounds or less.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-04-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,823
Posted By black771

Sorry if this sounds insentitive, but I have to...

Sorry if this sounds insentitive, but I have to be pretty precise where my 'baggage' is located in my shorts when I ride. Sometimes I have to pull it forward, sometimes backwards. I am not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 02:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,226
Posted By black771

Looking at the pic I should have figured that...

Looking at the pic I should have figured that out. Sorry.

QRs don't take much. If you feel the cam pressure at all when tightening, then its tight enough. When putting on a wheel I typically close...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,005
Posted By black771

The claw marks were a stupid case of 'hey watch...

The claw marks were a stupid case of 'hey watch this' in my younger days when I, admittedly, was not wearing the appropriate shoes. Lesson learned. The sad part is the 3 or 4 people that witnessed it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 12:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,005
Posted By black771

I like them! Those are pretty versatile. Wish i...

I like them! Those are pretty versatile. Wish i had those on my MTB. I went with straight platform pedals which I struggle with on the muddy trails. I still have the claw marks on my calf to prove it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,226
Posted By black771

I think you are covering it just fine. I'd say be...

I think you are covering it just fine. I'd say be gentler on the axle tightening and you'll be fine. If you think it isnt tight enough, put a dab on BLUE locktite on it but I don't think thats...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,005
Posted By black771

Good question. With a wrench I guess you just...

Good question. With a wrench I guess you just have to guesstimate. Don't be afraid to give it another 1/8 turn. Grease it and see what happens. I think going with the Shimano BB is going to be better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,005
Posted By black771

I got in on your other thread too. I promise I'm...

I got in on your other thread too. I promise I'm not stalking you.

Are you replacing the crank because of the click? If so then I would do a thorough cleaning of EVERYTHING drive related. I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,226
Posted By black771

Ah, pretty simple... remove the axle and stick...

Ah, pretty simple... remove the axle and stick you finger in the axle hole. Rotate the bearing all the way around. If they are smooth, put just a tad more pressure on it and turn it again. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,170
Posted By black771

Absolutely. Oddly the upper level Shimanos only...

Absolutely. Oddly the upper level Shimanos only need a correct sized cone wrench to remove the axle. Sounds like the no-names are similar. Once apart you should see a regular nut on the other end to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,170
Posted By black771

For the future, they can be rebuilt fairly easily...

For the future, they can be rebuilt fairly easily so don't be afraid to dig into it. For the lower line of pedals you will need the little plastic tool to remove the spindle. Its only about $5 on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,170
Posted By black771

I have 5 sets of shimano 105 pedals. They all...

I have 5 sets of shimano 105 pedals. They all spew grease in the beginning, HOWEVER, the one pedal that spewed the most actually had the bearings mis-adjusted from the factory. I would check the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,226
Posted By black771

Agreed. the procedure is the same for cone-type...

Agreed. the procedure is the same for cone-type bearings. Youtube it once and its the same for all. If you don't have the right cone wrenches, I'd take it to the LBS. Its a quick 3 minute job.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,196
Posted By black771

I've chucked tires for FAR less then that. Can it.

I've chucked tires for FAR less then that. Can it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,211
Posted By black771

+1

+1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-13, 01:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,211
Posted By black771

Its not the price of the chain thats the point....

Its not the price of the chain thats the point. Its that the difference between spotless and 'good enough' doesn't drastically extend the life of the chain enough to warrant the extra effort.

And...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,211
Posted By black771

Geez, WAY too much over-thinking of a chain. Take...

Geez, WAY too much over-thinking of a chain. Take a rag with some kerosene and give the chain a good wipe every couple weeks. If it takes you longer then 20-30 seconds, you are over thinking it.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-30-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,386
Posted By black771

I used to put it directly into my bottle and...

I used to put it directly into my bottle and shake it. It was gritty when I did that. I started making a pitcher and stirring it with a large spoon and it was fine then.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-29-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,386
Posted By black771

I am glad I found Cytomax. I am almost...

I am glad I found Cytomax. I am almost embarrassed talking about it because I sound like I am giving a sales pitch. I can get an undeniable energy boost from Cytomax in about 30 seconds,......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-13, 12:51 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,915
Posted By black771

I have 4 bikes. A cheap mountain thrasher, one...

I have 4 bikes. A cheap mountain thrasher, one roadie on the trainer and two roadies that are exactly the same. As far as the twins, I use one to ride daily and I keep it nice and minty fresh. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By black771

Seems to be okay so far. I did throw the chain...

Seems to be okay so far. I did throw the chain off the big chainring once, but I tired to duplicate it again by any means I knew of and couldn't. Hope it was just a fluke.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-13, 06:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By black771

I've already cut the chain, so I'm committed at...

I've already cut the chain, so I'm committed at this point. I have this same chain on a Microshift Arsis setup I was testing. It shifts great but its noisy. I thought maybe it was the hollow style...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-13, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By black771

Thank you for the quick reply. That is the exact...

Thank you for the quick reply. That is the exact chart I saw that said the 6701 (via a dotted line,... whatever that means) would work with my crank. Unless someone else can refute that chart, I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-13, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By black771

Shimano Compatibility

Hello all. Over the past several months I have collected various parts for different bikes. They are from different Shimano lines and year. I have a long challenge ride coming up and I'd like to...
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