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re:Hydration for racers?
In category Tech issues
Written by Fikus47

I'm debating whether or not to get a Camelbak Blowfish or HAWG. However, when I consider racing (I usually ride beginner... so ~10 mile races) it seems that these packs would slow me down and be unnecessary. I have minimal cargo when i race. Do racers usually ride with a bigger pack when they are training, and have a smaller one for races? I want a larger pack for everyday rides to carry extra

re:What Bike To Buy
In category Tech issues
Written by Phrantic

OK, I am going to buy a bike. I need it for transportation mainly and dont know much about bikes. Most days I am going to ride 4 miles (I know that is very short but with an 5-10 lb. backpack and I need to get there preety fast). 2 miles each way from college to my house.
I am also thinking of joining an bike group so I guess it shouldnt just be for short rides. I can only spend around 800 dollars

re:pedal wrench size
In category Tech issues
Written by kennokishi

What is the equivalent size (metric or SAE) open ended wrench for pedals?

Also, is there a convenient website for steps on installing stems/quills on a threaded steerer? don't know if sheldon has this info, his site is too large to navigate sometimes

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fyi, bought an old roadie on ebay, just need to get the last pieces in place, and tighten it all down.
Mechanical Engineering 2006, Carnegie Me

re:El cheapo tip of the day
In category Tech issues
Written by paradox

Take the 10mm stem binder bolt out of an old bicycle and give it a 90 degree bend and use it to remove your shimano cassett.

re:Threaded versus threadless headset
In category Tech issues
Written by Timo

What's the advantage of a threadless headset over an oldfashioned threaded one? Is the threaded one stiffer/lighter? Would it improve my riding in any way going from threaded to threadless?

Ultegra Front with bar end
In category Tech issues
Written by Wildcat_X

I would like to attain more "holding power" from a front bar end shifter. I am using an Ultegra FD-6503 front deraileur and Bar-End
Shifters - SL-BS77. How can I get more holding power in the front bar end shifter? As I ride along, especially over bumps, the spring tension of the Front Deraileur pulls the shifter towards a downshift.

Is there a method to get more holding power?

Is there another

re:replacing chainwheels
In category Tech issues
Written by Miscellaneous_86

Hi, I bought and installed a used 105 triple crankset a little while ago...
noticed some shifting problems in specific combinations, took a look and decided the middle chainring needed to be replaced, since it seemed to be more worn than the others. So I bought a set of replacement rings, threw a new middle on and now no more problems. However... I've been wondering if I should replace *all* the r

re:A Brooks B17 & a Salsa Shaft
In category Tech issues
Written by Lucifer

I am currently breaking in a Brooks B17 Champion model. It's a little wider that the Avocet O2 it replaced, and it's not uncomfortable even brand new.

I bought this saddle after trying a few saddles in the last ten years; I could ride on all of them, but none of them ever really "disappeared."
There was always something that would bother me on a long ride.

My first derailer bike was a Raleigh G

re:Going triple: Damaged chainstay OK? Brifter requires a lot o
In category Tech issues
Written by cat_on_my_head

I installed all my new triple stuff. I went from nearly bone stock
105 (except ultegra 12-27 cassette and dura-ace chain) to Ultegra triple crank, Ultegra 68x118[.5?] BB, Ultegra FD, 105 GS (long cage)
rear derailer, Wipperman ConneX nickel-plated chain.

The cranks, BB, and FD went smoothly and properly -- these are the parts with which I expected trouble, but no trouble was found.

The new 105 G

Help. My self-extracting crank bolts spontaneously self-ext
In category Tech issues
Written by Furtherbob

I have a travel bike with S+S couplers and self-extracting crank bolts.
Recently, perhaps because of the cold weather, I have found that the cranks keep loosening up. I tighten the bolts as much as I can using a 6 mm hex wrench but the cranks start "clunking" after less than 10 miles of riding.
Can anybody suggest a way to stop the bolts from loosening themselves?

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Inline Y Allen Wrench 4/5/6mm 118445

This is one of the most useful tools we sell. We use the same tool in our shop!!! Updated with a comfortable non slip rubber center. A must-have for every mechanic. 4,5,6mm allen ends.