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Forum: Techniques September 20th 16, 04:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By Dave
Shimano st-rs685 front shifting behavior

On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 7:28:14 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote:
hey all,

Just got a (used) bike with st-rs685 shifters (hydraulic brakes, 2x11 mechanical shifting). The behavior of the front...
Forum: Techniques September 16th 16, 03:28 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By Dave
Shimano st-rs685 front shifting behavior

hey all,

Just got a (used) bike with st-rs685 shifters (hydraulic brakes, 2x11 mechanical shifting). The behavior of the front shifter is strange, I am trying to understand whether my shifter is...
Forum: Techniques September 10th 14, 04:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 500
Posted By Dave
Help troubleshooting reach adjust on Sram road levers?

I bought a used road bike with ~2010 Sram Rival levers. The levers are in good repair and work flawlessly EXCEPT the reach adjust is not functioning properly.

On both levers, the reach adjust bolts...
Forum: Techniques September 30th 13, 06:17 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 22
Views: 1,217
Posted By Dave
Fit issue with SRAM road levers

On Sunday, September 29, 2013 9:59:05 AM UTC-7, Dan wrote:
Dave writes:



I am having issues getting comfortable with SRAM levers on a new bike after decades on...
Forum: Techniques September 30th 13, 06:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 22
Views: 1,217
Posted By Dave
Fit issue with SRAM road levers

On Sunday, September 29, 2013 10:38:04 AM UTC-7, Jay Beattie wrote:
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 8:03:45 AM UTC-7, Dave wrote:

I am having issues getting comfortable with SRAM levers on a...
Forum: Techniques September 29th 13, 04:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 22
Views: 1,217
Posted By Dave
Fit issue with SRAM road levers

I am having issues getting comfortable with SRAM levers on a new bike after decades on Shimano.

Specifically, the tops of the hoods are tilted only very slightly rearward when the levers are...
Forum: Techniques September 8th 13, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 259
Posted By Dave
Sram doubletap - downshifting when already in largest cog

I bought a bike with Sram Rival doubletap shifters, a few years old.

If I'm already in the lowest gear in the rear, and try to downshift further, I get only a single click and an upshift instead,...
Forum: Techniques August 10th 13, 07:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By Dave
Cheaper alternative to Sidi Genius road shoes?

I've used Sidi Genius shoes exclusively for maybe 20 years and love them but my current pair is wearing out and the high cost of replacements (~$250) is making me wonder whether there are better...
Forum: Techniques April 8th 13, 08:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 41
Views: 685
Posted By Dave
Busting the same spoke twice, what's going on?

On Saturday, April 6, 2013 5:49:51 AM UTC-7, datakoll wrote:
On Saturday, April 6, 2013 7:49:16 AM UTC-4, datakoll wrote:

YEAH that's the Chevy Method. Doahn start ? replace starter then...
Forum: Techniques April 5th 13, 06:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 41
Views: 685
Posted By Dave
Busting the same spoke twice, what's going on?

Hey all,

I rebuilt some trusty old hubs with new rims and spokes (DA 7700 hubs, Sapim Race 14/15, Velocity A23 rims) using a cheapo truing stand and tensioning by feel but I'm decently skilled at...
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 08:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 245
Views: 3,427
Posted By Dave
HED Ardennes SL

On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:35:33 PM UTC-4, Duane wrote:
On 07/31/2012 11:42 AM, Dave wrote:

On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:44:34 AM UTC-4, Duane wrote:

On 07/31/2012 09:36 AM, Dave...
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 08:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 245
Views: 3,427
Posted By Dave
HED Ardennes SL

On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 1:36:55 PM UTC-4, DirtRoadie wrote:
Roundness is undoubtedly the same (round is round), what changes is

the "fatness."

Road tires usually have more rubber on the...
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 04:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 26
Views: 1,122
Posted By Dave
Noise from DT Swiss Hub

If the dropouts are ti, I'd inspect the inner faces. The knurls on the axle faces need to emboss the dropouts slightly to stay in place.

The ti may be too hard for the knurls to dig in.
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 04:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 245
Views: 3,427
Posted By Dave
HED Ardennes SL

On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:44:34 AM UTC-4, Duane wrote:
On 07/31/2012 09:36 AM, Dave wrote:

On Monday, July 30, 2012 12:41:03 AM UTC-4, Tom $herman (-_-) wrote:

On 7/26/2012 6:36...
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 02:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 245
Views: 3,427
Posted By Dave
HED Ardennes SL

On Monday, July 30, 2012 12:41:03 AM UTC-4, Tom $herman (-_-) wrote:
On 7/26/2012 6:36 PM, Duane Hebert wrote:

I think the claims are a bit far fetched as well but that's why I don't

...
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 02:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 27
Views: 1,371
Posted By Dave
Trouble with FD upshifts on MTB

On Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:53:13 PM UTC-4, AMuzi wrote:
On 7/28/2012 8:03 AM, Dave wrote:

On Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:45:04 AM UTC-4, Lou Holtman wrote:

Op 28-7-2012 14:31, John...
Forum: Techniques July 28th 12, 02:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 27
Views: 1,371
Posted By Dave
Trouble with FD upshifts on MTB

On Saturday, July 28, 2012 9:03:13 AM UTC-4, Dave wrote:
On Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:45:04 AM UTC-4, Lou Holtman wrote:

Op 28-7-2012 14:31, John B. schreef:



On Sat, 28 Jul...
Forum: Techniques July 28th 12, 02:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 27
Views: 1,371
Posted By Dave
Trouble with FD upshifts on MTB

On Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:45:04 AM UTC-4, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 28-7-2012 14:31, John B. schreef:

On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 04:04:48 -0700 (PDT), Dave

wrote:



Hi all,
Forum: Techniques July 28th 12, 01:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 27
Views: 1,371
Posted By Dave
Trouble with FD upshifts on MTB

On Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:45:04 AM UTC-4, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 28-7-2012 14:31, John B. schreef:

On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 04:04:48 -0700 (PDT), Dave

wrote:



Hi all,
Forum: Techniques July 28th 12, 12:04 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 27
Views: 1,371
Posted By Dave
Trouble with FD upshifts on MTB

Hi all,

I have a dual sus MTB with 9-speed XT components and trigger shifters.

In order to get a nice firm downshift into granny under moderate pressure, I have to set the inner limit screw and...
Forum: Techniques August 28th 11, 07:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By Dave
Poor front shifting with 9 speed chain on older FD and rings

Hi all,

I have an older tandem originally equipped with 7 speed XT derailleurs
and a Sugino triple crank with rings that have no ramps or pins.

I switched to 9 speeds in back and my front shifting...
Forum: Techniques September 8th 10, 05:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By Dave
Paired-spoke hub laced to standard-drilled rim?

I have a pair of very nice DT made hubs from a pair of Bontrager
paired spoke wheels that I'd like to relace into a pair of rims with
standard drilling, wondering whether this is possible. The front...
Forum: Techniques August 9th 10, 12:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By Dave
Craigslist stolen bicycle sting

On Aug 8, 2:02*pm, Ronko wrote:
In article ,
says...

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Forum: Techniques August 8th 10, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 17
Views: 964
Posted By Dave
1" Carbon steer tubes ok?

On Aug 7, 2:11*pm, Andre Jute wrote:
On Aug 7, 8:37*am, Chalo wrote:

The reinforcing effect is so pronounced that there are some
motorcycles...
Forum: Techniques August 4th 10, 06:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By Dave
Rebuilding a DA 7700 brifter

On Aug 3, 1:38*pm, bfd wrote:
On Aug 3, 11:55*am, Dave wrote:



After seeing the detailed instructions...
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