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Built my first wheel... well...
In category Tech issues
Written by launch13

Well i decided that It was time to teach myself how to build wheels, so I checked out sheldon brown and then set otu to the garage. After getting all the spokes on, and to my surprise, i got it right. The problem im having now is that I have a horrible dish, one side of the wheel, the spokes are almsot straight, and the other side is at a horrible angle. I had tighetened all the spokes to the same

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Giant Composite Chain Length
In category Tech issues
Written by RiotRick

Anyone ride a Giant Composite ('03) double 53/39T? If so, can you tell me how many links your chain has? I upgraded from 105 52/39 to Ultegra
53/39 and it didn't occur to me that my chain would now be a bit short. Thanks for your help.

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re:Where to buy hubs in the UK?
In category Tech issues
Written by lewis

I'd like to buy a cheap rear disc-compatible hub (I'm looking at the Shimano
Deore range). Where can I get the best deal? I live in London but am willing to buy from a mail-order shop. Are www.BikeDock.com good?

Also, how do you rate the Shimano Deore range of hubs? I'm especially interested in the M555, M525 and M475.

And finally, how much of a pain is it to build a wheel? I'd rate myself

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re:setup of cantilever brakes e/w link wire
In category Tech issues
Written by Jade Rika

I'm trying to set up a cantilever brake with link wire.
What are the rules of thumb for setting these up?
Is there some optimum angle between the cables and the arms?

Would I be better off adding a cable saddle and doing without the link wire system?

mant thanks eno yad

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re:Problem with Sora crank replacement for 105
In category Tech issues
Written by dooger

I've seen people say that a good option for a replacement square taper crank these days is a Sora or Tiagra.

So I have an old Bridgestone on which I replaced the old 105 (87 vintage)
cranks (model FC-1050) with a new Sora. I'm using a SRAM PC-89 chain and figured I might have to swap the stainless rings (8 speed) for Aluminum. I stuck a set of 9 speed Dura Ace wheels into the 126 mm rear end.

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