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Exact dimensions for Wheelsmith Rim Rods?
Does anyone have access to the Wheelsmith Rim Rod ERD measurement tool?
I need to reproduce this no longer manufactured tool.
Specifically, I need the length of the yellow portion of each rod, the ...
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Where can I find containers to dispense bulk chain lube
So, I'm looking for drip style containers to keep in my messenger bag and my home shop to dispense bike chain lube. I want to just buy a 32oz container of lube for cheap on amazon and fill my own ...
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What tools do I need to disassemble and re-assemble an 80's road bicycle
I would like to do maintenance on my 1982 miyata 310 road bike myself. What tools are necessary to take the entire bicycle apart, lube, and put it back together?
Here is what I have come up so ...
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Can a fixed gear sprocket be changed without tools?
I do not have a chain whip or sprocket ring tool. Is it possible to change the rear sprocket without these tools?
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How do I cut hydraulic brake hose without expensive tools?
I've seen some expensive hydraulic hose cutting tools.
I just want to cut the two new brake hoses I have now, so I don't want to buy an expensive tool.
I want to do it myself, and I don't mind ...
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Why would I need a torque wrench for a bicycle?
I was rather surprised to find a question about choosing a torque wrench on this site. I haven't cycled for years, but many years ago when I actually cycled I would do with a set of ordinary wrenches ...
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2answers
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What should I look for in a torque wrench?
It has come to the point where I need a torque wrench for installing things on my bicycle. What should I look for when purchasing one?
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What is a reasonable maintenance routine for a commuter bike? [duplicate]
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How much maintenance?
I've purchased a nice hybrid (a Trek Fx) and plan on using it as my daily commuter, maybe averaging 50 miles per week on it.
What regular and ...
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How to objectively evaluate torque wrenches?
My local bicycle group bought very nice but very expensive torque wrenches (if I can remember right they cost about €300–500). My local discount store markets them for about €50. My local auction site ...
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Where can I get a basic toolkit for bicycle - Walmart etc?
I want some basic things in toolkit (like oiling of chain, tightening of brakes etc). Where can I find them and how much does it usually cost? I want to buy one, so can you name the basic tools with ...
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Basic toolkit for bicycle maintenance
What should be in the basic toolkit for someone that wants to maintain their own bicycle?
I'm looking for something for your average day to day maintenance and tools that I will get the most use out ...
