Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 8
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: TO11MTM
Showing results 1 to 50 of 364
Search took 0.18 seconds.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,808
Posted By TO11MTM

I would suggest dual-locking it on the porch, If...

I would suggest dual-locking it on the porch, If I had to choose between the two.

Do you have access to a garage? If so, I would suggest locking it up in there. When I was living at my parents...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-08, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By TO11MTM

Some Stuff I've been working on...

So, I don't know which forum would be better, since I mostly hang out in Bicycle Mechanics...But in any case; Here's a couple of cool bikes with some design ideas that I hope others appreciate and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By TO11MTM

Stopped by the shop today, they happened to have...

Stopped by the shop today, they happened to have everything there to get the full answer:

7 and 8 are indeed incompatible... the 4 Uses the same cassette joint as the 7, however instead of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By TO11MTM

Thanks... I'm going to look through the nexus...

Thanks... I'm going to look through the nexus sheets at the shop tomorrow, I'm hoping to get the project bike in question done tomorrow, however.... >_>
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By TO11MTM

Shimano Nexus Cassette Joints

Are Shimano Nexus 4/7/8 speed cassette Joints all interchangable? I have a 4 speed hub and am having trouble finding a cassette joint for it... I do know 4 and 7 speeds have interchangable shifters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,280
Posted By TO11MTM

Possibly nothing is wrong with what you did......

Possibly nothing is wrong with what you did... I've built a decent amount of wheels, both for personal use and for use of customers when I worked at a shop.

I ran into an AlexRim with a similar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-07, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,762
Posted By TO11MTM

The way the Nexus 4 speed is geared is not a...

The way the Nexus 4 speed is geared is not a showstopper... it just means you have to keep it in mind when you select your rear cog and front Chainring(s).

I've got one that I used on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-07, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,302
Posted By TO11MTM

Unfortunately, that is more or less also true....

Unfortunately, that is more or less also true. I've never done a very thorough post-mortem on a dead BB, but typically just regreasing the bearings won't do much of any good.

The biggest issue is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,265
Posted By TO11MTM

If an aluminum crank is well/properly made it...

If an aluminum crank is well/properly made it will most likely end up failing at the pedal spindle, after years of use.

There used to be an excellent website with pictures of various crank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-07, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,302
Posted By TO11MTM

... a bit overthinking things. Most of the...

... a bit overthinking things.

Most of the "Sealed" bearings out there can simply have the cover removed for repacking of one fashion or another. Just be careful removing the cover so you can put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-07, 03:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,590
Posted By TO11MTM

Your math is amusing. But yes. That would be...

Your math is amusing.

But yes. That would be the SRAM Dualdrive. They now come in 8/9 speeds.

And on another note, yeah, Shimano makes a 3 speed non coaster brake hub... but it's not all that....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,799
Posted By TO11MTM

Thoughts from someone who used to work at a Big S...

Thoughts from someone who used to work at a Big S Shop:

The hardrock takes suprising amounts of abuse. You pay for it in the weight of the bike compared to others in it's price range. Specialized...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-07, 10:38 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 17,481
Posted By TO11MTM

Some thougts, from a former paintballer: ...

Some thougts, from a former paintballer:

Some paintball fellows thought of using compressed helium instead of CO2 or Compressed air, or EVEN compressed nitrogen...

What they found, however, is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By TO11MTM

They're not Precise "North Road" bars, but both...

They're not Precise "North Road" bars, but both my girlfriend and myself run handlebars of a very very similar style with modern MTB style levers on some old schwinns I 'modernized'.

I find the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By TO11MTM

Truvativ is the only manufacturer that uses that...

Truvativ is the only manufacturer that uses that design...

I think Enduro makes truvativ-compatible kits, though...

http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id180.html

Yep...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-07, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By TO11MTM

The gamma drive is a lower end 2 Piece crank....

The gamma drive is a lower end 2 Piece crank. It's not a bad unit, although heavy.

You should first try facing the surfaces of the bottom bracket shell on the bicycle. My vote is that if it has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-07, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By TO11MTM

Check your facing? Easy. Caliper the...

Check your facing?

Easy.

Caliper the shell in Five places, in a star formation.


If more than one measurement is off from the others, you're boned.

That's how I do it. Or something close...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-07, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,977
Posted By TO11MTM

If you wear through lots of rims, Disc brakes...

If you wear through lots of rims, Disc brakes might be your ticket. In the long run you can get by with less wheel trues (since your braking is more or less independent of your trueness.) This can be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-07, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By TO11MTM

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600081...

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600081&subcategory=60001031&brand=&sku=20997&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20ATB%20Cranks

In the mean time, a set of those with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-07, 02:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,098
Posted By TO11MTM

And it doesn't fit particularly WELL, but it...

And it doesn't fit particularly WELL, but it should all fit down there. I've got a nexus hub on an old Suburban and the thing is the whip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,339
Posted By TO11MTM

As always, you are most wise. Methinks, in...

As always, you are most wise. Methinks, in theory, one could remove the coaster brake with enough time and skill.

The one question I've always had, and do not know how it would work out... what if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-07, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By TO11MTM

The Gamma drive is a nice, if heavyish, two piece...

The Gamma drive is a nice, if heavyish, two piece unit. I've installed a couple and am rather pleased with them for what they are; a very affordable two piece.

The one thing you should know is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-07, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,216
Posted By TO11MTM

Something is NOT right. I couldn't tell you...

Something is NOT right. I couldn't tell you without looking at it personally, but my vote is that something is very wrong with the frame.

(Edit: I didn't notice he said the dealer was far away)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By TO11MTM

Probably Pretty similar. Within a certain...

Probably Pretty similar.

Within a certain range, slightly higher numbers just mean newer, not necessarily better. Alexrims (Which it sounds like what you have given the two letter, two number...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By TO11MTM

Edit: Also, Many shops won't even bother...

Edit:

Also, Many shops won't even bother straightening a rotor... Another lucky point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By TO11MTM

The miscommunication is unfortunate, but it still...

The miscommunication is unfortunate, but it still sounds like you got a good deal for what they did.

Keep an eye on how they treat you, I bet it will be pretty decent.

As for the fact the work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,216
Posted By TO11MTM

I will also say I used to work at a local IBD and...

I will also say I used to work at a local IBD and after the last few instances with Specialized I'd agree with you.

That said, I'd STILL suggest taking your gripes to the IBD you bought the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,216
Posted By TO11MTM

Yep! Any triple would work, and even a double (As...

Yep! Any triple would work, and even a double (As long as it was not a 'compact' unit) would work without much coaxing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By TO11MTM

Lightness and potential stiffness are what make...

Lightness and potential stiffness are what make carbon special compared to aluminum. You can shape carbon a lot more easily than you can aluminum, adding stiffness in the areas you want (Side to side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,216
Posted By TO11MTM

Cranksets don't really care much about speeds. ...

Cranksets don't really care much about speeds.

I'd suggest looking into the new Shimano Tiagra 4500 units in terms of 'brand spanking new.'

You might also want to check out nashbar, they have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By TO11MTM

Grease shouldnt hurt most plastics... Ideally...

Grease shouldnt hurt most plastics... Ideally there WOULD be a steel cup but plastic is cheaper, and does have some other advantages (Namely, no corrosion...)

Funny story, actually. My Schwinn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-07, 10:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,959
Posted By TO11MTM

Not to be "That Guy..." ISIS was a Public...

Not to be "That Guy..."

ISIS was a Public access design. But the Axle size is very comparable with Octalink. That leads me to believe that the bearing problems with ISIS designs are with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By TO11MTM

... My personal opinion? Take it to a shop that...

... My personal opinion? Take it to a shop that knows what they're doing when it comes to metals. See what they say. I know where I am it's not hard to find metalshops... hopefully it's not near you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-07, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By TO11MTM

Frame Warranties are typically considered "For...

Frame Warranties are typically considered "For the Lifetime of the frame."

This varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Last I checked this was typically considered 5 years from the date of sale...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-07, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,017
Posted By TO11MTM

As I tell customers... Ask 9 wrenches about...

As I tell customers... Ask 9 wrenches about lubing, and you'll get 7 different answers... Hell I know a guy who believes that the stuff that comes stock on the chain is a bad lubricant... It's not....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,516
Posted By TO11MTM

Silly question, but what method are you using for...

Silly question, but what method are you using for adjusting chain tension on the bicycle?

The reason I ask is oftentimes if the tension is even a little bit much it can cause that precise problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-07, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By TO11MTM

..... somehow I wanted to respond about the...

..... somehow I wanted to respond about the difficulties of changing pedals while staying balanced on the bicycle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 15,428
Posted By TO11MTM

Apparently one hell of a case of megalomania.

Apparently one hell of a case of megalomania.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By TO11MTM

+1 on the Gordos, That's what I'm running on the...

+1 on the Gordos, That's what I'm running on the tandem.

For what it's worth, 48hole isn't as critical on a 26 inch tandem as it is on a 27/700c wheel, as long as the rim itself is decent quality....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 05:00 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 15,428
Posted By TO11MTM

Very True, although I can say that I, personally...

Very True, although I can say that I, personally wasn't opposed to what he was doing. At first I gave him advice in a sense. Then asked good, honest questions.

Those questions were ignored, and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-07, 08:40 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 15,428
Posted By TO11MTM

... Of course you got no Answer. Josh doesn't...

... Of course you got no Answer. Josh doesn't answer Legitimate questions if they make him look bad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-07, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By TO11MTM

I'd second Nail polish being safe. I've seen it...

I'd second Nail polish being safe. I've seen it used to repair minor knicks on Fiberwrap pressure cylinders... Not sure how safe that actually is but I think most of them are still good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-07, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,806
Posted By TO11MTM

That, or a great century ride. >_>

That, or a great century ride. >_>
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-07, 06:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,110
Posted By TO11MTM

A small addennum to that, New Tiagra comes with...

A small addennum to that, New Tiagra comes with Reach adjusting shims, I don't know if any OEM bike manufacturers bother including the shims in the box tho'. :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By TO11MTM

RUN! ITS GONNA BLOW! Oh. 68 millimeter...

RUN! ITS GONNA BLOW!

Oh.

68 millimeter Width for the BB itself.
113.5 spindle length. The L might mean the left side is longer than the right.

1.37x24t is standard 'Euro' thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,393
Posted By TO11MTM

I have two nexus 8 speed hubs, so There's my...

I have two nexus 8 speed hubs, so There's my qualifications to reply to this thread.

First, roller versus coaster brake.

A coaster brake is a backpedaling brake, which you probably already...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,110
Posted By TO11MTM

Probably cheraper in the sence of a few cents....

Probably cheraper in the sence of a few cents. Down engineering seems likely.... The preferable bit is questionable... My girlfriend is a very casual rider (Heck, typically keeps her hands on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-07, 09:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,110
Posted By TO11MTM

2008 Sora...

http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/cycle/seh/nl/en/news___info/news/new_sora_groupset.html

It's a shame they are still keeping Sora held back in the brifters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 878
Posted By TO11MTM

... or for that matter, one of the many fine rims...

... or for that matter, one of the many fine rims on sale at Bikenashbar....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,046
Posted By TO11MTM

How much are you going to beat on your tandem? I...

How much are you going to beat on your tandem? I don't have many miles on it yet but the Nexus 8 is holding up well on me and the ladyfriend's tandem so far.

On the plus side, I saw one of these...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 364
 
Page 1 of 8
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.