Another "first time for everything"
Front and rear brake pad retaining pins were both installed this way. I did a double take, and for a briwg moment, questioned everything I thought I knew about Shimano brakes...
u/LegitimateWhile802 — 14 hours ago
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Bleed port screw replacement
Any good place to get them cheap. Especially those shimano road like ultegra str8070 that have a microscopic T8 that strip easily? Does someone make an aftermarket one with a bigger size tork?
u/chambee — 20 hours ago
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SRAM XD cassette with Shimano derailleur
Anyone had any experience or issues running a SRAM 12 speed XD cassette with a current 12 speed Shimano Deore derailleur & shifter? I think in theory it should work without issues, but asking for real world experience.
u/sar_tr — 1 day ago
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On todays episode of 'it shouldn't look like that'
Thought i'd share for a chuckle what happens when things get run till max. Bike that was brought into the workshop today. Lady (bless her heart) said the front derailleur is "making weird noise"... Needles to say the whole drivetrain was toast.
She barely had the money for a new chain. Still found some okay used jockey wheels and a casette somewhere and replaced them free of charge. The crank chainrings too.
Hopefully bought me some good karma by doing so. She was thrilled, so that alone made it worth.
u/mihellino — 2 days ago
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Turbo Levo motors
I worked in a specialized shop a few years ago and I seem to remember doing a fair amount of warranty motor swaps. I cant remember why, or if it was a common problem (i kinda think it was). Anyway, asking because a friend is looking at a 23 turbo levo with 400 miles for 5k. Should she steer clear considering she wont have full warranty coverage on the motor? Seems like a pretty good deal otherwise
u/Zealousideal77 — 2 days ago
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Am I tripping? Limit screws with zero contact
Obviously a “no name” derailleur but the limit screws don’t contact anything? I mean why bother?
u/Snacks_22 — 2 days ago