Looking for flat pedals for the road bike as a commuter that I could use with sneakers too. Seeing KMS Sylvan Gordito (sharp teeth) vs. those mtb flats that have pins, but not sure which one is more comfortable teeth ones or pins ones.
These are low profile break pads from Shimano on a road bike with 105 groupset, don't know their age but need some help if there's still life to it and requires fine sanding or get a new pair? If new, what pairs would you recommend? Might need to get two pairs for both aluminum rims.
Edit: lever is spongy, the LBS did replace the cable only but forgot the housing, in schedule for replacing the housing too.
Will this big chainring work on my vintage crankset? They both are 52t and I've seen the Biopace was used in similar bikes of that same age.
One this I notice on this Biopace chainring is it has a pin on the inner side, not sure if the existing one has the same or if it's gonna be an issue?
This work started with a good intention of giving it a proper cleaning and then greasing the cups but I think I made a mistake by removing the cone on the non-drive side without measuring the threads distance to the nut, the other cone on the drive side of the axle was slightly loosened too, also that side without measuring it.
Did I screw this up? Is there a way to know how much should both be tightened?
Looking to replace the old BB bearings and got myself a pair of same size (1/4") ball bearings but the ring/case is slightly bigger 0.3mm edge to edge on the outside.
Tried to put the new one on the spindle and gave it a spin to see how it fits, it is slightly looser, it can be noticed but not that much, balls still remain in contact with the cone.
How do I go about installing the new bearings? Install them with the new ring or install without the ring as there's many videos out there calling to install without a ring?
If installing without a ring, most probably will need an additional ball that I might take it from the old one (they look in good condition too).
First time doing this so need some basic help, these are BB bearings, how do go about finding out what size they are? Do some measurements or does the information on the spindle indicate the bearing size?
French and Swiss BB both are 35xP1, with the difference Swiss BB fixed cup is tightened anti-clockwise. What is everyone doing when in need of a Swiss threaded BB? I see Velo Orange has French ones but not Swiss ones. Do you overhaul the old one when in need for Swiss threaded BB?
Replacing the BB. Existing one is Shimano 35xP1 squared spindle (I think this is BB-1050 because all other parts are from this groupset 1050). I did two measurements of the spindle from edge to edge with and without threads.
What new BB should fit here?
As you can see from this video, chain tries to drop from one cog to another. This is a 2x7s with the chain currently being on the small chainring to respect the chainline angles. What is happening here? Does the chain require replacement or the cassette or both? I don't have the tool to measure if the chain is worn out.
Same thing happens with the smaller cog next to it.
Reading some of the reviews for these pokowai arch, show how the lenses are very sensitive to scratches, they can be scratched even with its own fabric cloth? Can anyone share their experience?
Looking at Serengeti Rapallo 8366 PTT sunglasses, they have a sticker on the glass "RX-ABLE Serengeti Photochromatic Polarized Glass", but they don't show the size or frame dimensions. I tried to find on the internet the same pair to compare the frames and text but only found one and they have a different code PTAnother detail I found is that these ones have a code PWI.
Not sure what these codes mean and if the ones I am looking at PTT are original or not.
This crankset is slightly bent, but until this is taken care of to see if it is the issue is spider, chainrings or spindle, what new crankset would fit this bike? Currently it is 2x7s, 52t/42t chainrings. BB has square spindle. Not neccessarily a vintage crankset, can be modern too.
This vintage old road bike used for commuting has these pedals and they don't feel as good as flat mtb ones, maybe cause of the missing clip and strap. Shall I keep these and just add the clip and strap or replace with flat mtb ones?
Keep these vintage pedals from Wellgo on this road bike or upgrade them? They are in great condition, but I feel them a bit narrow when pedaling, coming from mtb, it had wider pedals that could get wider area of the foot in contact with the pedals transferring more energy/force.
Don't have access to those custom racks built for this same purpose for removing a stuck seat post, removed the saddle, tried spaying wd40 and left it for a few hours.
I wanna turn the buke upside down and try hammering the post wrapped with some old clothing to see if it comes out.
If it doesn't, would you recommend using white vinegar to the seatpost?
Stem is a few mm on the left and want to align it in the center with the front tire.
Should I loosen the upper bolt or the nut or both to do that? I tried to loosen both but stem is still not moving?
Crankset is Bianchi 2s, 52T, 42T, bottom bracket is 35xP1 via Shimano, bike drives fine but I want to straighten the chainrings. From the video it looks like both rings are slightly bent but maybe the spindel. Where do I start? First check out the spindel in BB, see if that is bent, and clean it and lube it while it is out? Or focus on the crankset both chainrings?
What's your thought on Hawaii Lava model from MJ for everyday use? Is that a no-no? Would these pair make one seem a little strange or uncommon?
I'm reading different articles and many write to choose Neutral Grey. It is Maui Jim’s most popular lens and the easiest recommendation for first-time buyers.
But as a first time buyer, looking more into a Pokowai Arch which has HCL bronze lens.
Anything wrong with getting HCL bronze as a first MJ?
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I read that this can only be done on steel frames, this vintage one not sure what frame material it has but it has a sticker showing Vitus GTi Cr-Mo special triple butted, bike is light but not sure if it can be stretched for more speeds moving from 126 to 130mm.