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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-22, 01:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,675
Posted By le mans

I use whatever good tyres off my scrap bikes ...

I use whatever good tyres off my scrap bikes
(Try to stay away from 23c or skinnier

32c tyres for my single speed road bike for comfort
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,065
Posted By le mans

Something I knocked up, still need to stick the...

Something I knocked up, still need to stick the headtube badge back on.

Found a aluminium fork that would fit the old headtube

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,020
Posted By le mans

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/67491675...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/674916750429258/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking=%7B%22qid%22%3A%22-6668414393085797010%22%2C%22mf_story...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By le mans

If all else fails then I would tidy up the crack...

If all else fails then I would tidy up the crack area of the sleeve, and glue in the seat post to your desired height!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By le mans

Don't like your chances if epoxy glue was used ...

Don't like your chances if epoxy glue was used

If your specialist wants to try cutting it away, he'd have a hell of a job trying to release bits, he'd have to grind it off.

If epoxy glue wasn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-22, 05:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By le mans

lol There goes C/Ping 'round here

lol

There goes C/Ping 'round here
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-22, 05:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By le mans

Does it look like this?.. ...

Does it look like this?..
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By le mans

Wow, 80mm & I don't think it could be soaked...

Wow, 80mm

& I don't think it could be soaked with some sort of solvent because the epoxy resin in the carbon would react

(I could be wrong)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By le mans

Bit of an issue if the clamp is glued to the...

Bit of an issue if the clamp is glued to the frame, But I'm sure it can be removed with a bit of heat (not too hot as I'd be careful with carbon) & you should be able to buy a replacement clamp from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By le mans

Even if it's clear coated only, the clear coat...

Even if it's clear coated only, the clear coat (which is probably a two part epoxy paint) can be looked after the same way any bike that has been clear coated.

You are not polishing the carbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,860
Posted By le mans

News to me. When I needed to use brake...

News to me.

When I needed to use brake levers on a flat bar for side pull brakes, I took them off scrap bikes that were already set up for that.


Now I know what to look for :P
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,999
Posted By le mans

Nor an aluminum frame I would imagine I have...

Nor an aluminum frame I would imagine

I have a Raleigh beach cruiser - aluminum frame that i'll fit lights on as well, that will probably need a earth wire.

Love these old lights.. I have a box...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,999
Posted By le mans

BTW these bottle generator light systems can over...

BTW these bottle generator light systems can over power a bulb (some had 22mph max speed limits back in the day) and burn it out. A common story is the tail light burns out and the greater power the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,999
Posted By le mans

Ahh, I had forgotten what those little pointed...

Ahh, I had forgotten what those little pointed screws are for

When testing I didn't screw it in, and assumed it's an added safety lock or something

Thanks Andy, I've always appreciated your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,999
Posted By le mans

Wiring question for dynamo powered lights

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d5c35a3b_a55f_4337_87f0_d713d8a17fbe_4e9684defb41ee50c0e123747ef6d86748bcf830.jpeg

I,ve always known this set up requires one wire
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By le mans

I wanted to use a FD on a hybrid coz it just...

I wanted to use a FD on a hybrid coz it just changes sweet, it was off a triple crank bike but i found it wasn't compatible for a narrower spacing triple crank {from memory}. Not in the same class or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-19, 02:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,373
Posted By le mans

I just load up my oil cans with whatever motor...

I just load up my oil cans with whatever motor oil i got in the shed, not too thin - not too thick
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By le mans

Looks like the stem was turned upside down for...

Looks like the stem was turned upside down for better height, not enough, Hey?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By le mans

ah.. it's a road bike ...

ah.. it's a road bike ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By le mans

If this is a hybrid or a mountain bike you could...

If this is a hybrid or a mountain bike you could simply obtain a bent up flatbar
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By le mans

To change the steerer tube you'd have to outlay...

To change the steerer tube you'd have to outlay for a whole fork


An angled up stem would be your cheapest solution, but IMO you lose something "the Look", maybe if it has the same profile as the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,275
Posted By le mans

That is all well and true, looks like there's no...

That is all well and true, looks like there's no front collision damage, but there might be "side" damage towards the bottom of the forks which might be hard to detect, side damage will pull the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,275
Posted By le mans

Wheels might be running straight but did you...

Wheels might be running straight but did you check wheel dish?
You have a frame alignment tool, what's the alignment like?

If everything checks your forks might be out of alignment
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,103
Posted By le mans

I watched the old man pull a dent out on a car,...

I watched the old man pull a dent out on a car, tack welded the rod then pulled it out

i thought of devising a way for a bike, small dent on a repco tri-A frame, might be worth doing


Dent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,103
Posted By le mans

Or put a sticker over it

Or put a sticker over it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,103
Posted By le mans

I saw a video about that on a steel bike but it...

I saw a video about that on a steel bike but it didn't completely iron out the dent, plus it wrecked the paint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,275
Posted By le mans

Headset cage bearings? perhaps they're arse about...

Headset cage bearings? perhaps they're arse about face
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,669
Posted By le mans

Racers tend to go for smaller road bike frames.....

Racers tend to go for smaller road bike frames.. extended seat posts for better aerodynamics

Must be flexible

If you're not actually racing and it's a road bike, i agree with the suggestion of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 939
Posted By le mans

You can open up the plastic clamp slit by slicing...

You can open up the plastic clamp slit by slicing it a bit wider using a grinder blade, i needed to do that with mine so it grips better
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,163
Posted By le mans

Should work. Don't think the OP has one on the...

Should work. Don't think the OP has one on the bike though, wants to bring it back to original. Even then i suppose he could use that method fasting it on when he buys one..tighten it up with a chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,163
Posted By le mans

They take the smaller type removal tool {don't...

They take the smaller type removal tool {don't think they make em any more}
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,465
Posted By le mans

Yeah?! I've searched youtube videos, hardly any...

Yeah?! I've searched youtube videos, hardly any recordings of them. One there seems to default to the smallest cog.
Be interesting to see one in action and how it works
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,954
Posted By le mans

The frame style would still look a bit gay...

The frame style would still look a bit gay though, Not that there is anything wrong with that:roflmao:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

If you mean the pivoting of the brake calipers,...

If you mean the pivoting of the brake calipers, if it's tight i'll spray it with WD-40 to free it up

In your case i'd look for any signs of damage
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

Tuning? they're pretty easy hey, Before you do...

Tuning? they're pretty easy hey, Before you do anything screw the Barrel adjuster about half way, and make sure the pads line up, once the cable is threaded through squeeze the pads tight to the rim,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

If i were you i'd take the brakes off the bike...

If i were you i'd take the brakes off the bike and give it a good inspection, the rim got damaged somehow so that might also have issues
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

Nah, you explained the mechanics, I've seen them...

Nah, you explained the mechanics, I've seen them before but wasn't sure how it was set up.

OK, maybe you just need to clean and lube the calipers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

Or is it that levers are connected to eachother,...

Or is it that levers are connected to eachother, and the flatbar lever acts as an extension?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

It's just that your chainring looks worn, and if...

It's just that your chainring looks worn, and if your chain is worn also but it still rides OK.. maybe replace things when it starts slipping.

Yeah, Once the brake cable is disconnected you grab...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,954
Posted By le mans

Easy to dismantle it, wipe over the frame with a...

Easy to dismantle it, wipe over the frame with a acetone damp rag so the paint sticks, I agree with others..just use spray cans.

Put it back together
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,163
Posted By le mans

'spose it would matter, you wouldn't be able to...

'spose it would matter, you wouldn't be able to change gears while coasting, Good luck hunting down a replacement, some folks collect these bikes just for the hell of it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,163
Posted By le mans

What is the matter with your existing rear cogs? ...

What is the matter with your existing rear cogs?
I think this design is something Shimano came out with that didn't catch on, It is heavier from memory compared to conventional set ups.

And i'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,709
Posted By le mans

You can get what is called Industrial Rust...

You can get what is called Industrial Rust Eliminator. I ordered a batch that can make 10 gals, From your neck of the woods. Works best if you keep the solution warm during the process, I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

As for your front brakes, disconnect the cable on...

As for your front brakes, disconnect the cable on the caliper, grab hold of the cable and try the brake lever see if it's a cable problem or not

Your large chainring does need replacing BTW
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_3159_38765ecdd07971efba42348d32d08bbcb2bd1d4f.jpg
This rear rim had corrosion on the braking surface, made a scraping noise when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

You just smooth it so it doesn't damage your...

You just smooth it so it doesn't damage your brake pads, or hear any weird noises when braking, so i wouldn't go crazy with it IYKWIM
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,872
Posted By le mans

Try a fine tooth flat file on the damaged braking...

Try a fine tooth flat file on the damaged braking surface

I have one on stand by when building a secondhand wheel, any dags i'll file it smooth
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By le mans

Oil the spoke threads before you screw in your...

Oil the spoke threads before you screw in your "new" nipples though :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By le mans

My first wheel build was using secondhand parts...

My first wheel build was using secondhand parts including nipples, had to rummage through what i thought were in good enough condition, no idea how it held up because i built the wheel to sell the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-19, 01:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By le mans

Re-using spokes is fine, but i'd re-new the...

Re-using spokes is fine, but i'd re-new the nipples.
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