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Scrod, will White Lithium grease be ok to use when I take apart and clean/regrease my bb? Or should I be using something else?
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White lithium will be fine.
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Anything that for one reason or another would last longer or be smoother?
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Originally Posted by BigglyPuff
(Post 14453020)
Hey Scrod, a couple of torque questions if you happen to know:
1. Torque Specs for the protype iso bottom bracket? Mine only came with a box and bolts, no manual. Should I just go off of Sugino 75 bb torque specs? 2. Nitto UI-21EX stem? Both faceplate and clamp? I might have to make a separate thread for this one, I searched high and low and couldn't find anything. Does the UI-85 come with a guide, do you think it might be similar to the 21EX? Thanks. |
Because the design is nearly identical, I would use the torque specs for the Shimano UN55. Installing a sealed cartridge BB is really a no-brainer though.
As for the stem, I have no idea... |
How do you remove stripped Allen heads at the shop? A guy brought in a bike for me to work on the other day and to call him ham-fisted would be an understatement.
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On a few occasions I've taken a Dremel and carefully cut a notch, then used a flathead screwdriver (if the head is fully recessed, this may not work) but if it's really bad, you'll need to use an extractor.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 14455269)
On a few occasions I've taken a Dremel and carefully cut a notch, then used a flathead screwdriver (if the head is fully recessed, this may not work) but if it's really bad, you'll need to use an extractor.
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I like to take a Torx bit of the next larger size and tap it into the head of the screw with a mallet. 50% of the time, it works every time.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 14455220)
Because the design is nearly identical, I would use the torque specs for the Shimano UN55. Installing a sealed cartridge BB is really a no-brainer though.
As for the stem, I have no idea... |
Do Mr.Tuffy tire liners work?
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Originally Posted by Soo__Fuego
(Post 14456222)
Do Mr.Tuffy tire liners work?
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I contacted Leader waiting for a response but since you are a dealer I would ask you, is it possible to get a replacement front emblem (think thats the correct word) for the 722ts frame? the one citygrounds sent me was crooked and when I took it off it got messed up.
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I'm sure you'll hear back from Leader at some point. Considering the 722TS is no longer made and the Heritage Edition has a different head badge, you may be up the creek.
Oh, and from the very first post in this thread:
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 13245230)
Please keep in mind that there is already a Retrogression thread in the marketplace, where updates and answers to questions about stuff we sell are posted on a regular basis.
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Originally Posted by striknein
(Post 14455361)
I like to take a Torx bit of the next larger size and tap it into the head of the screw with a mallet. 50% of the time, it works every time.
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Why is there a sudden outburst of FGFS threads?
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Because Carleton doesn't understand why people do wheelies.
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Because TrickTrack doesn't exist anymore and ****** sucks.
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Alright Scrod got a challenge.
New job at Jimmy Johns and requires a brake. My bars are Nitro RB 021 38cm and my ideal brake lever would be a cross lever. But the problem is the flats on the bars are so narrow and I would want the lever as close as possible to the stem. The center of the bars are 26.0. The problem is that when I use a normal salsa or tektro lever it leaves little space on the flats for me to ride. So I need a narrow clamp. Suggestions? |
Know of any compact drops with a shape like the Deda RHM 02's, but with a 26mm clamp?
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Soma Highway One and Civia Emerson.
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Originally Posted by hj.paul7
(Post 14464803)
Alright Scrod got a challenge.
New job at Jimmy Johns and requires a brake. My bars are Nitro RB 021 38cm and my ideal brake lever would be a cross lever. But the problem is the flats on the bars are so narrow and I would want the lever as close as possible to the stem. The center of the bars are 26.0. The problem is that when I use a normal salsa or tektro lever it leaves little space on the flats for me to ride. So I need a narrow clamp. Suggestions? |
Scrod, yesterday I fell of my bike pretty hard. I got up and noticed my stem moved slightly off center and now my BB is creaking. Is it possible my BB got messed up?
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It's entirely possible that it isn't even the bottom bracket. Sounds are deceitful little buggers.
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I flipped my bike to see where the noise was coming from and it was the crank/bottom bracket area. Made sure chain bolts were tight but yeah, im stumped
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 14464899)
Soma Highway One and Civia Emerson.
BTW: I would not really recommend the Civia stem to go with it. Looks much nicer online than in person. For a simple silver stem in that price range, the Velo Orange is much nicer. |
Originally Posted by chi0dos
(Post 14465076)
I flipped my bike to see where the noise was coming from and it was the crank/bottom bracket area. Made sure chain bolts were tight but yeah, im stumped
To single out the bottom bracket, get the bike on it's wheels, have the drive-side crank at the 6 o'clock position and put pressure on the pedals, repeat the same with non-drive side. If you get a creak, it's the bottom bracket. |
Originally Posted by Face Palm
(Post 14465098)
+1 on the Civia Emerson. Just got these, and like them. Basically a clone of some of the better known compact drops, but in silver instead of the usual black, and of course, in 26mm. Nice bends, very comfy. Not as nice looking as Nitto, but under bar wrap, so what.
BTW: I would not really recommend the Civia stem to go with it. Looks much nicer online than in person. For a simple silver stem in that price range, the Velo Orange is much nicer. |
Originally Posted by Dannihilator
(Post 14465120)
I'm willing to bet it's the saddle.
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Scrod,
What's the word on the EighthInch 144bcd cranksets from RG? The website says to use a 68x107mm bb but I've seen people recommend 68x103mm bb's. I'd like to run the chainring on the outside of the spider. |
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