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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-17-22, 07:31 PM

Replies: 1

BB compatability

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Posted By Milspec

BB compatability

I picked up a NOS Tiagra fc-4503 crank set to replace a fsa Gossamer crank on my bike. I realize it is a bit out-dated, but would be an upgrade on this bike and still allow me to change out the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-17-22, 06:58 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

Okay, after taking a break for several days to...

Okay, after taking a break for several days to calm down and take a fresh approach to the problem, I see what I did wrong from the beginning.

I replaced the cassette on the work stand which also...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-10-22, 08:21 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

You are correct, the firearms forums are brutal...

You are correct, the firearms forums are brutal in that way.

I replaced the cassette and chain today, but failed to get back on the road. The rear derailleur worked great without any need for...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-05-22, 07:35 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

Language is not that structured, I used that term...

Language is not that structured, I used that term because as you pointed out so many use it and understand it. I come from a family of auto mechanics and my entire life, the same was said for timing...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-04-22, 05:28 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

Bike has never been dropped, no impacts to the...

Bike has never been dropped, no impacts to the derailleur.

I will try that out after dinner, thanks for the help. I did decide to order a new cassette (will need one at some point anyway) if all...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-04-22, 04:33 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

I will have to return to this later today, but I...

I will have to return to this later today, but I appreciate the suggestion. I tried to make a few adjustments, but got nowhere.

What is so strange is that it came up quickly. I had been riding...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-04-22, 04:00 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

No offense, but the Park tool literature called...

No offense, but the Park tool literature called the tool used to check a chain for "wear / stretch", so maybe the terminology isn't so wrong. When Park changes their terminology, I will change mine....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-04-22, 03:57 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

Jumps from the smallest to the next one and...

Jumps from the smallest to the next one and sometimes back again. The cassette is about 4 years old, but probably only has 400 miles on it....I wasn't riding much for a long while.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-04-22, 02:11 PM

Replies: 27

Shifting Trouble

Views: 1,077

Posted By Milspec

Shifting Trouble

I am having issues with shifting along the smallest gears of the cassette. It shifts smoothly on other gears, but once it reaches the smallest 3, it just jumps around and doesn't want to ride well. ...

Forum: Introductions

07-03-22, 04:43 PM

Replies: 3

Hello from the Heartland

Views: 261

Posted By Milspec

Basically, I ran into a shifting issue which got...

Basically, I ran into a shifting issue which got me thinking about upgrading some parts and then to maybe just replacing the bike.

Sounds sort of drastic for a simple shifting issue, but the bike...

Forum: Introductions

06-28-22, 08:41 PM

Replies: 3

Hello from the Heartland

Views: 261

Posted By Milspec

Hello from the Heartland

A quick introduction before I drive people crazy with questions.

I have been a fairly avid rider for about 7 years (some commuting, some touring, some just for exercise) but never really was very...

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