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Checking fixie for damage
This morning during my morning commute I had an unintended lesson in fixie skidding: I dropped the chain, it got stuck between the cog and the hub and locked the wheel. I'm not sure where that skill ...
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Need some experienced eyes on removing cog/rear wheel mechanism
I've looked all over the net and can't find the proper tool or D.I.Y tool to take this apart. It's a single speed (with a ratcheting mechanism), and I'm trying to take it apart to make it a fixie.
In ...
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What is causing noise/vibration high power input on right hand (drive side) crank?
I am getting a repetitive grinding sound/slight vibration while fully mashing on my Kona-humu single speed.
Description of Problem
This grinding is more similar to what you would hear from an ...
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Can you reverse the sprockets on a cassette to lengthen its lifespan?
I know my bike's rear cassette needs replacing, but before I do that, is it feasible to dismantle the 8 sprockets to reverse their spin? Can you increase the lifespan of a cassette by letting the cogs ...
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Is my local bike shop asking to much money to change a rear cog?
I normally have much love for my LBS, but I've moved recently and am a little unsure about this new one due to the fees he is asking.
I have a flip flop hub with a fixed gear (18 tooth) cog on one ...
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Using a new chain on worn out sprocket?
I went to REI yesterday because my bottom bracket was creaking. I brought my bike with me so I could get the right tools to take it off, but while I was there the mechanic actually took the ...
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Will 10 speed cranks work with an 8 speed freewheel?
I'm looking at building a road-bike, and I've just purchased some wheels with campagnolo hubs, with an 8 speed freewheel on the back.
Can I use Campagnolo Daytona / Veloce cranks on the front? I ...
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Single Chainset
just wondering if there is much point in having a tripple chainset on my MTB, I very rarely change gear on the crank and I feel like having a single cog would make the bike lighter and also tidier as ...
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain?
I ride an SE Lager fixed. On the 30th of May this year I did a bit of an overhaul, replacing the rear cog, chain, wheels, tyres and brake pads.
I measured the chain last weekend and discovered that ...
