What is the best way to stop it? The forks don't have any weep/drain holes, and there is something inside one or both of the fork blades that is rattling around. Different forks on another bike had a similar rattle so I used the palm of my hand against the forks to repeatedly vibrate it like a...
I am putting together a new 2016 Sworks Tarmac Di2 Disc brake frame set. This would be SL5 disc brake bike. Since the SL5 disc frame runs a post mount caliper the only one available from Shimano is the BR-RS785 which uses BH59 brake hose. I decided to upgrade to the newer Ultegra ST-8070 shift...
I am planning to build a Python recumbent bike. Possibly start work next year so just researching now. I was considering using Shimano roller brakes on both wheels as they seem simpler to implement with less welding needed and stronger stays. Other advantages could be better dirt resistance...
I noticed a loose fiber or two on my cf fork drop-outs when I had it off to clean and lubricate the bearings. From what I understand, even minor damage to cf can stress it to the point of failure. Should I be worried?
Cyclist's Apple Watch with a 'fall detection feature' may have saved his life by calling 911 and alerting his son after he crashed his bike and was knocked unconscioushttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7505293/Washington-mans-Apple-Watch-calls-911-crashed-bike-crash-knocked-unconscious.html
After looking up the definition of a MUP and seeing a few videos, in Korea, we have 100's of kilometres of MUP's, they are becoming more popular with cyclists, new and old ,many electric wheelchairs, and now the Korean government will make it legal for electric scooters to ride on the MUP. ...
I'm sure this has been said before, but my search turned up random posts mentioning apprenticeships. Do framebuilder apprenticeships still exist? Perhaps I am at the mercy of luck, and I am not in the right place(s) at the right time(s), but I have never seen nor heard of a framebuilding...
The 1987 Schwinn catalog states the Super Sport's main tubes is made of Columbus Tenax double butted chrome-moly. However the seat post specified is 26.6 mm. Shouldn't the seat post diameter be 27.2mm if it is double butted?
I came to an agreement with my dealer so I'm going to switch into the Tarmac Pro tomorrow, I need help deciding between the two colors: I also will be adding my red s tape, and red seat to it: 1. [*=left]Satin Black/Chameleon/Gloss Tarmac Black [*=left]Satin Cool Grey/Cast...
Near the entrance to the bike lane on the Brooklyn side of the Manhattan Bridge. Image: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1632x1224/angelbike_05902c748618a42b637a85fc00d9bc465ee767d2.jpg
Does anyone have a sketch or diagram so I can take the frame to a welder and have them add mount for disc brakes on to the fork and rear stay. Thinking on give it a paint job too. But I dont know how to explain the welder what is that I would like to have done. I will appreciate it. Thank you
To any of you that have done any of the Six Gaps of Vermont, a tip of my hat to you. To any of you that have done all of the Six Gaps of Vermont, my hat is off to you. To any of you that have done all of the Six Gaps of Vermont in one day (yeah, some folks do), just WOW! ... and if you did them...
Hi all, have tried to dig some for an answer on this but just cant get a solid answer. the short of it: Purchased an older Murray mountain bike from 1984ish.. Brand new, never used and was stored in basement for last 30+ years. Tires are in great shape and have been flawless. Have ridden it...
When I put it on charge the red light does not come on, dead battery I took it apart and measured batteries with multimeter all say 3.5 V is this because they are all connected what first steps should I do to repair this packImage:...
i have Shimano cycling shoes with a mid-high arched foot and I am looking for insoles to replace the stock ones. I use these for road biking and typically ride 25+Miles at a time, with a few metric 100s mixed in. Looking for suggestions and recommendations please. Thanks!
Was this a good idea? I don't see and I didn't feel any benefit when I restored my first 86 Ironman. I am preparing to build my new and more-my-size 86 and I am tempted to try again if only to be "correct". Has any body used these things and liked them? Going with one continuous piece of housing to...
This is kind of a fussy bike question. I recently bought a used bike I love, a 2009 Electra Townie 3i, with a three speed internal gear hup. I was all ready to buy a new one for $740 (after taxes) and this used Townie 3i showed up on Craigslist for $220, 3 blocks from my home. In pretty good...
Hey folks, Looking for a GB stem in the somewhat rarer 110mm length..... I have about 4 that are 90mm, but my new-to-me Super Course has a pretty short top tube, and I'd like to stretch out a bit more..... 25.4 clamp. Thanks for any leads! N
Looking for ideas for a last trip of the year. I'm in southern Wisconsin and looking to go south to extend the (nice) fall temps. I'm thinking southern Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee...? As far as timing..mid October to mid November. Gravel riding or milder mountain biking in...
I was looking on Ebay and Amazon for replacement 9 speed road brifters. I thought I'd go cheap and get Microshift. I've recently heard good things about them. What also came up was MicroNew. Their shifters have R9 labeling and look identical to Microshift R9's (in the pictures at least). Obvious...
I'm looking to get a new race bike and found a 2015 BMC SLR02 for $1000. Is this a good buy? I don't know much about BMCs so I'd appreciate any advice. Build is Ultegra with Dura-ace front mech and brakes. If not this I'll most likely get a 2018 caad12. Which is the better option?
We bought 2 on Labor Day. His and hers. We're less than 1 month into these bikes and here are our observations: 1. Please, either have a bicycle shop assemble them, or take them to a bicycle shop if you purchase them assembled. 2. Replace the rim tape with a thicker tape or cloth (we went...
Does anyone in here ride a carbon Schwinn Peloton? If so what do you think of it?