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re:Headset cheap fix - works
In category Tech issues
Written by kennokishi

I wanted to get the indexing out of my headset, but did not want to take the time to install a new one.
I read this trick in the Complete Guide to Bicycle
Maintenance and Repair, not my favorite book, but the only place I have read this trick.

I removed my front wheel, brake cable, and computer wire, and loosened the stem bolt (threaded stem).
Then I spun the fork around 360 degrees a few times.

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re:age of the disposable frame.
In category Tech issues
Written by bowhack

As the last of the LeMond steel is being snapped up by sentimentalists at your LBS, we have entered the age of the disposable frame. Beer can bikes that might last 2 years at most, now are the only choice. The LBS should just sell frames, and provide a service where the components on your old disposable frame, are moved to the new frame. Maybe it won't ever be as easy as chucking an old tire in

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re:Adentures at the Loco Bike Shop or how to go out of business
In category Tech issues
Written by Mira

Went into the Loco Bike Shop today to order a Campagnolo
Veloce/DaytonaTriple crankset about $180 Canadian and a Mirage Triple bottom bracket about $30 Canadian. Imagine my surprise when I was informed I would have to buy Chorus in order to get a triple. I don't know the price of the crankset but the Chorus Triple bb is $114
Canadian.

I want to repack my Exage road hubs and ordered 1 set of front

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re:The "wheel is noisy" problem.
In category Tech issues
Written by Wildcat_X

After an entire summer of fine-tuning my bike, I am finally finished with my work, save for the last niggling problem, the front wheel just doesn't feel or sound 'right'. With the bike upside down, when I spin the wheel by hand, I can feel what to me is excessive vibration, where
I am expecting it to be quiet and smooth. I feel the effects of this when riding as well. I've tried removing the quick

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