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| location | Melbourne, Australia | |
| age | 41 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 11 months |
| seen | 2 hours ago | |
| stats | profile views | 133 |
I ride for fitness, enjoyment and an easier, less stressful commute.
On weekends I ride a custom (by Kennedy's Cycle Fit) road bike with Campag gear.
To commute I ride an SE Lager fixed (love the fixie!)
With the family I ride a Shogun hybrid.
I love to tinker with my bikes and won't go to a mechanic unless it's for something advanced or unfamiliar.
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Aug 2 |
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? To clarify the tensioning - When I replaced the chain I adjusted the tension. There was a very noticeable adjustment required. But then when I subsequently adjusted the rear cog I didn't adjust the tug from it's setting with the new chain. I agree that I might have changed the tension marginally just be removing and refitting the wheel. |
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Aug 2 |
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? @zenbike - yes, I agree that my answer is not necessarily the best one. I've updated the question with that note. I already do like your answer better :) |
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Aug 2 |
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? added 163 characters in body |
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Aug 2 |
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? @Daniel R Hicks - I think they're both 1/8". The cog has 1/8" printed on it (see pic) and the chain is also 1/8. Why do you say the chain is 1/4" and the cog is 3/16? |
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Aug 2 |
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? What is hooking? I've seen examples of the 'shark fin' wear pattern but haven't seen hooking. |
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Aug 2 |
answered | Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? |
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Aug 2 |
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? Haha. I was using the blue one for a while but my LBS stopped stocking them, so now I use yellow. It's certainly bright :) |
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Aug 2 |
asked | Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain? |
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Aug 2 |
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How do I select a rear deraileur for my mountain bike? @zenbike okay I'll put something together. |
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Aug 2 |
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Why do bikes have their drivetrains on the right? There are commercial parts available to run left side drive. It's mostly for BMX when the rider has a preference of grinding on the right to keep the geartrain out of the way. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crankset#Left-side-drive |
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Aug 1 |
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Wired or Wireless bike computer? This is a really good question. I have had a number of preconceived ideas challenged. |
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Aug 1 |
answered | Wired or Wireless bike computer? |
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Aug 1 |
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How do I select a rear deraileur for my mountain bike? I've tried replacing derailleurs and cassettes and had 'mystery' incompatabilities that even my LBS couldn't explain. I'd suggest getting your LBS to advise and fit because that way they absorb the risk that the parts won't be compatible. Otherwise you might be stuck with a derailleur that is no use at all. |
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Aug 1 |
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Wired or Wireless bike computer? @Brian Knoblauch I think you need to replace one of the 'wired' with 'wireless'. I suspect the first one! |
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Jul 30 |
answered | How can I get rid of I.T. Band pain caused by cycling? |
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Jul 27 |
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Road bike that is gentle on body, but can go in some dirt +1 for mentioning electronic shifters |
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Jul 26 |
awarded | Nice Question |
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Jul 26 |
answered | Why ride a fixed-gear bike? |
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Jul 25 |
awarded | Critic |
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Jul 25 |
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Why ride a single-speed bike? @Apreche - Why are you profiling fixed/single riders? I am all about functionality over style and ride a fixie. Just because that would be your motivation (and is quite possibly the motivation for others) don't assume that it's the case for everyone. |
