I just installed a new braze-on Centaur front der. on a frame with my 3-4 year old double Chorus cranks and a new Chorus 102mm BB. Everything works great, I...

HP wrote: I was in a LBS today buying some parts, and had the chance to browse through the bike section. This shop carries mainly Specialized Allez for...

I had these on my MTB about 10 years ago. I'm a little confused by your description... As I recall, you should see a sealed bearing cartridge when you remove...

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Dear group, I have begun a renovation of my 1983 Wester ross tourer/day-to-day bike. In its life this bike has had Mavic G40 and MA40 rims. I preferred the G40...

Wow. I just got back from my first ride after installing a touring tire on the rear wheel of my bike. (20" rim folder) What a difference! Old ti Innova...

I just put on some new brake pads with a glossy mold surface on the contact face as manufactured. As I rode down the street with squealing brakes I came upon...

I bought a new to me Geoffrey Butler on the weekend - seems to be aroun 1970 or 1971 ( the rear derailleur is NR Pat 1970) I would like to replace the headset...

I remember when there was nothing simpler than pumping up a bicycle tire. You just screwed on an attachment, pumped about 100 times and there your were. I...

HP wrote: My old bike has a freewheel that takes a 4-prong SunTour extractor. I tried it, and the result was that 3 of the 4 prongs on the freewheel...

My Kyseriums came with Shimano freehub compatibility. Do they sell Campy compatible? The Mavic site doesn't seem very helpful but I thought I remembered...

I'm looking to add a lightweight (Nitto Mini) rear bike rack to my bike (Felt F65) Okay... I'm not a weight weenie, just want to have the flexibility of a rack...

A shy person wrote: One bike has Campy Veloce stuff on it (the bike is yr 2000 model), and I don't have the tool to get the BB lockring off. How do I...

Hello all, I recently bought a Truvativ 5d MTB crank (square taper) as well as a non-major brand cartridge BB to use with it. After assembly, I discovered I'd...

Finally rode this contraption and noticed something odd almost immediately: the hub doesn't shift while pedaling. I can twist the shifter all I want and...

HP wrote: My old bike has a freewheel that takes a 4-prong SunTour extractor. I tried it, and the result was that 3 of the 4 prongs on the freewheel...

I am building a fixed gear bike, and need to buy a chain tool. The fixie I am building is going to have a 1/8" chain, but I want to get a tool that will work...

"HP" wrote in message ... My old bike has a freewheel that takes a 4-prong SunTour...

Hi, I know nothing about bikes. I have a cheap GT MTB which needs a new bottom bracket. As far as I can tell it's 68mm x 125mm. Does anyone know where I can...

Hi, I found a good deal on some used Campagnolo Proton wheels with 10 speed Centaur sprokets, but my bike has 10 speed Ultegra. Will these...