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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-07, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By liubhs02

Are 10 Speed and 9 Speed chain pin the same?

My Shimano 10 speed chain that I ebayed is missing a pin. I was wondering if I can use a pin for my Shimano 9 speed chain?

Thanks for reponses.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-12-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,424
Posted By liubhs02

My Trek is definitely getting more attention...

My Trek is definitely getting more attention since the weather has warmed up. I've been biking to work, grocery, and misc. small stuff. I do need my car for longer trips, at night, or picking up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,444
Posted By liubhs02

Long cage/short cage?

I'm curious as to the difference between long and short cage derailleur. What's the physical difference, and what's the functional difference?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-07, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By liubhs02

Bottom Bracket Question

I was just curious. Would it be possible to switch out my current Octalink BB with the new outboard BB? If so, what other components do I also need to change out (i.e. Crank)?

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-07, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By liubhs02

front to the inside.

front to the inside.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-07, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By liubhs02

Yeah, I usually try to stay away from that. But...

Yeah, I usually try to stay away from that. But it seems that the resistance in the chain increase as it cross-chain more (i.e. maybe not all the way on the large cog, but starting for the 6th or 7th...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By liubhs02

Chain Drop Question

For some reason when I'm cross-chaining (large ring in front large cog in back), there seems to be more resistances than normal and if I back pedal, it'll throw the chain. I checked the clearance on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By liubhs02

Thanks for all the replies. The seller still...

Thanks for all the replies.

The seller still has the old LX Shimano Trigger shifter along with the XT derailleurs. I was wondering, how can I tell if the shocks are shot?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-07, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By liubhs02

would you recommend shimano trigger shifters...

would you recommend shimano trigger shifters instead?

The guy still has the Shimano LX trigger shifters and XT R.Derailleurs that came with the bike.

Also, what do you mean by "weak"?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By liubhs02

Use Bike Buying Suggestion?

I’m looking to buy a used 2003 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70 with SRAM 9.0 components on craigslist. It’s described as “well used,” which I tend to translate into heavily used. I never owned FS mountain...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-07, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By liubhs02

Used FS Bike Buying Tips

I’m looking to buy a used 2003 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70 with SRAM 9.0 components on craigslist. It’s described as “well used,” which I tend to translate into heavily used. I never owned FS mountain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-07, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By liubhs02

Do I also need the star nut and cap or is that...

Do I also need the star nut and cap or is that usually included in the headset purchase?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-07, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By liubhs02

Threaded - Threadless Fork Upgrade Question

I've be contemplating about upgrading my current 1" thread cromo fork to a threadless carbon fork for awhile now. Here's a list of components I think I need to purchase for the job, does anyone have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-07, 06:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 666
Posted By liubhs02

Spinergy PBO spokes on a SPOX?

I’m not sure how many Spinergy SPOX owners are out there. But I’m one of them. I’m constantly scared that I might pop one of my spokes and have to trash my entire wheel. Does anyone know if you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,348
Posted By liubhs02

Bike v PC Analogy

I’m glad you mentioned the computer analogy. Buying bikes is very similar to buying computers or anything really.

Buying a low end bike is like buying your typical low end computer with cheap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By liubhs02

still clueless

I've sprayed lube into the shifter. The cable and housing are new. I've taken the cable all the way out and checked to see how smooth it is in the housing, it seems very smooth. I've also tried...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By liubhs02

A 9 speed rear derailleur and the 10 speed rear...

A 9 speed rear derailleur and the 10 speed rear derailleur is the same.
I think the only thing you need is a 9 speed cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-07, 10:53 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,771
Posted By liubhs02

okay, what weight of motor oil do you use? do you...

okay, what weight of motor oil do you use? do you use synthetic or dino?

;-p I'm j/k
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By liubhs02

reueladhikari: did you ever find a solution to...

reueladhikari: did you ever find a solution to it?

I tried lubing it, but it didn't help at all. I check out my roommate's bikes, one Shimano Ultegra Double/9 Speed and one Campy Double/Record 10,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By liubhs02

The H screw on the derailleur or is there one on...

The H screw on the derailleur or is there one on the shifter?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-07, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By liubhs02

I believe, that it uses a 1 1/8" threadless,...

I believe, that it uses a 1 1/8" threadless, because I have a 2000 model of Trek 1000 and it has 1" threaded and remembering that the next year, Trek switched to 1 1/8" and threadless. So I'm think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-07, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By liubhs02

Help with shifter problem

I bought a set of used ultegra shifters from craigslist to upgrade my bike. After installing the shifters, I discovered that the left shifter (for the front derailleur) requires an extreme amount of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By liubhs02

Bottom Bracket Sizing

My roommate gave me his old Ultegra double crank and bottom bracket with double shifter.
My bike has a set of Sora triple crankset. I don't know the spindle length on either BBs. But I completed a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-07, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By liubhs02

Thanks, I didn't quite know how to phrase the...

Thanks, I didn't quite know how to phrase the question.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By liubhs02

Fork question

Does any one know if you can use a fork used with integrated headset on a threadless bike? Is there any conversion needed?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 87,504
Posted By liubhs02

I heard that's a bad idea, because automotive...

I heard that's a bad idea, because automotive bearing grease contains compounds to prevent break down at high temp, which will cause your bearings to stick.
I use white lithium (not White...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-07, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By liubhs02

Thanks for the response. The inactivating of the...

Thanks for the response. The inactivating of the last click. Is that a special feature only on the 105? The Ultegra are still sold as Double or Triple. My current brifter is a Sora, and I can't get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-07, 07:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By liubhs02

Double/Triple 105 Shifter question

I've been out of the biking scene for 5 years. My roomy donated me his Ultegra set up from one of his wrecked bikes. It is however, missing the shifters. He has a double 9 speed set up. and I have a...
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