Forum: Techniques
July 21st 08, 11:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,236
FD and chainstay angle: 63-66 vs 66-69
On 20 Lug, 18:44, JG wrote:
Huh?? *put a 700c on front and back and no angle changes... *The
relationship between the chainrings, chain, and FD is determined
largely by the seat...
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Forum: Techniques
July 19th 08, 09:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,236
FD and chainstay angle: 63-66 vs 66-69
Hello,
I'm building a touring bike with an MTB crank (22-32-44). I naively
thought that an MTB FD would be better than a road one due to cage
shape.
But most MTB FDs are designed for a 66-69 degree...
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Forum: Techniques
June 12th 08, 09:04 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
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Forum: Techniques
June 12th 08, 11:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
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Forum: Techniques
March 19th 08, 10:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 401
Freewheel spacer - homemade?
Hello,
I'd like to buy a "freewheel spacer" (e.g. http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=836)
to improve the chainline.
However, no LBS sells it. I could ask a friend of mine to machine it -
but...
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Forum: Techniques
March 13th 08, 09:34 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 467
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Forum: Techniques
February 18th 08, 02:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 485
Choosing a Shimano MTB front hub
For a commuter, not a whole lot. LX would be my choice. Slightly nicer
finish--but even the plain Deore is fine with a bearing adjustment.
Don't forget to top up the grease to keep the weather...
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Forum: Techniques
February 17th 08, 07:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 485
Choosing a Shimano MTB front hub
Hello,
I'm going to build my first (front) wheel. The rim will be DRC ST
Touring (ETRTO 622x17), 36 holes. I will use the wheel for commuting
and light touring (I weigh 80 kg).
I would like to buy an...
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Forum: Techniques
December 14th 07, 12:46 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 566
BB spindle slightly too short
If the setup you've assembled does an adequate job, I'd use it and not
worry about the numbers.
Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Unfortunately the current setup doesn't work since the right...
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 07, 11:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 566
BB spindle slightly too short
Hello all,
I am building my first bike.
I bought a BB with a 110mm spindle (square taper) and a new-old-stock
Shimano FC-M510 crankset. According to the Shimano's specs, this
should give a 47.5mm...
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Forum: Techniques
September 19th 07, 10:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,964
Crank thread stripped: what now?
Hello all,
the crank-extractor thread on my left crank (shimano deore aluminium
square taper) is completely stripped.
I have already extracted the crank, but I would like to use it again
and...
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Forum: Techniques
June 15th 07, 03:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 241
Shimano RD-M330 capacity
Hi all,
I have a Shimano RD-M330 rear derailler on my bike (old Alivio model).
Will it handle a 34t cog?
Thanks,
Federico
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Forum: Techniques
June 6th 07, 06:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,053
Replacement for a damaged crankset
Hello,
I damaged a crankset while trying to remove it: stripped threads and
bent inner ring (actually, a friend of mine "helped" me).
The crankset is a cheap Shimano FC-CT93 (Shimano Altus circa...
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Forum: Techniques
May 7th 07, 02:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 315
Removing paint from painted steel chainrings
Hello all,
my bike has a basic Shimano crankset, where the chainrings are made of
painted steel (black).
I'd like them to be silver.
Is it possible to remove the paint, or will I get just an ugly...
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Forum: Techniques
February 5th 07, 11:17 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 672
Seat post too small: what now?
Hello,
I am refurbishing an Al trekking bike which has a too small seat post:
in order to lock it, the "ears" of the frame have been squeezed
excessively (judging by eye) and almost touch. The seat...
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Forum: Techniques
October 13th 06, 01:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 756
Respacing rear hub
Steve Gravrock ha scritto:
Off-the-shelf 36 spoke touring wheels shouldn't be hard to find. Just at
a glance, Nashbar has one for $120 at http://tinyurl.com/vj8oe and
Harris Cyclery has one...
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Forum: Techniques
October 12th 06, 09:23 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 756
Respacing rear hub
Hello Nate,
thanks for the extremely detailed reply!
I assume that by naming 135 as "now standard" you mean to say your bike
is a 130-spaced MTB (130 is still the size for road hubs). If the...
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Forum: Techniques
October 12th 06, 09:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 756
Respacing rear hub
landotter ha scritto:
Keep looking for a correctly sized wheelset. 130 is road standard 135
is mtb and most touring and hybrid bikes. Some frames are 132.5mm
spaced and can take either. You...
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Forum: Techniques
October 11th 06, 09:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 756
Respacing rear hub
Hello,
I would like to buy a new wheelset for my commuter. I found some nice
wheelsets for sale on ebay for less than a hundred euros, but my bike
has a rear spacing of 130mm instead of the now...
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Forum: Techniques
August 24th 06, 11:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 265
From flatbar to drop bar: shopping list
Hello all,
I have a hybrid bike that I would like to convert from flatbars to drop
bars.
Apart from stem & handlebar, what else should I replace?
These are my current components:
-mountain bike...
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Forum: Techniques
August 8th 06, 02:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 553
Fork flex: headset play?
Hello all,
while trying to check that my bike headset is OK I noticed that the
fork assembly is quite flexy. If I brake hard and rock the bike back
and forth, I feel a noticeable springy effect; the...
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