Big Bike Thread

Jonny ///M · 28 May 2007 at 21:26

Bennah said:
Ok thanks, I will have a look for one.

Anything else I need for the job?

Allen keys and a 6mm or 8mm closed end spanner. Think ist a 6mm with hayes though.

Bennah · 28 May 2007 at 21:28

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8384

Thats the thing Im after right?

Plus, you know the performance black pads on there @ £12.99 I take it thats for a pair right?

Ben

Bennah · 28 May 2007 at 21:29

Jonny ///M said:
Allen keys and a 6mm or 8mm closed end spanner. Think ist a 6mm with hayes though.

Got plenty of Allen keys ranging all sizes.

When you mean a closed end spanner, thats just a normal spanner right with the ring end?

Jonny ///M · 28 May 2007 at 21:55

Bennah said:
Got plenty of Allen keys ranging all sizes.

When you mean a closed end spanner, thats just a normal spanner right with the ring end?

Yeh.........was trying to work out what the **** i call them at work.

Just so you put it over the nipple and then put the tubing over the nipple,makes it easier to open and close(like a lever) rather than dropping the spanner mid bleed.

(i have never did that myself

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Bennah · 28 May 2007 at 22:09

Hehe, I get you, thanks for the advice

Got some new pads (hope they are a pair lol) and bleed kit on the way.

EDIT: The bleed kit is out of stock

collisster · 28 May 2007 at 22:14

Jonny ///M said:
Every front shifter you can get is a 3 speed. All you need to do is screw the H limit screw in so you dont overshift.

I guess your gonna buy the adapter + that chain device then as that wont fit right on if you go for ISCG.

yep my list:
iscg 05 adapter
Blackspire Dew Lite Double Ring
Park Tool BB Tool - BBT22
Park Tool Crank Extractor

+ a new e type bb for the chain alignment thing if i need it.. what do you think?

Jonny ///M · 28 May 2007 at 23:15

collisster said:
yep my list:
iscg 05 adapter
Blackspire Dew Lite Double Ring
Park Tool BB Tool - BBT22
Park Tool Crank Extractor

+ a new e type bb for the chain alignment thing if i need it.. what do you think?

Looks good,i just hope that a 113 axle length will work...in 90% sure it will.

collisster · 28 May 2007 at 23:49

make that 100% and its a deal.
that whole lot comes to just over £100 bargain

lol. well the e13 cg was 99 pounds by itsself but this blackspire looks better becuase you can have two chain rings

...

Jonny ///M · 29 May 2007 at 00:00

collisster said:
make that 100% and its a deal.
that whole lot comes to just over £100 bargain lol. well the e13 cg was 99 pounds by itsself but this blackspire looks better becuase you can have two chain rings ...

Well,i dont know what size axle you currently have. If its a 113....then a new 113 mm E type would be roughly the same chainline...the BB will be further to the right because of the E typle bracket so the left hand crank nearer the frame which should be adjusted using the axle(when it was made) so that will bring the right hand crank back into line.

I honestly cant say for certain if it will work fine,having never fitted them etc. Worst comes to worst then i think your chainline would be ever so slightly out but i dont think you will run into trouble with chainrings rubbing on the E type plate(like my mate is having with his truvativs).

collisster · 29 May 2007 at 00:14

ok thanks. you know with all my bodging antics on this one will I be able to take it to a bike shop for them ot pic up the peices ?

collisster

Jonny ///M · 29 May 2007 at 00:24

collisster said:
ok thanks. you know with all my bodging antics on this one will I be able to take it to a bike shop for them ot pic up the peices ?

collisster

Yeh they would be able to fix it..at a cost of course.

I think in talking out my arse...if the BB doesnt have chainrings rubbing justnow...then it wont do it just because you place a piece of metal between the bottom bracket and frame. You are effectively moving your crankset to the right slightly....which 'should' be altered with the axle length(seing as your buying an Etype bb) so it should be fine. Thats IF your frame came with a 113mm axle i think anyway.(i assume it does,most ISIS/splined cranks use 113mm as standard)

trojan698 · 29 May 2007 at 00:25

What's the best place to buy replacement blocks for Avid V brakes? Spec me brake blocks, hehe. :cool:

Jonny ///M · 29 May 2007 at 00:32

trojan698 said:
What's the best place to buy replacement blocks for Avid V brakes? Spec me brake blocks, hehe.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=557

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/CategoryProducts.aspx?categoryName=Brake Blocks And Pads&cat=Cycle

http://www.stif.co.uk/shop/mb_hardware_products.asp?name=BRAKE SPARES&cat=107

Take your pick,i dont know whats best for Vbrakes since i dont use them so do a google to find out what people recomend.

or pop into a local bike shop and get first hand experience while keeping them in business.

collisster · 29 May 2007 at 00:34

I've heard good things about those multiple compound pads.

trojan698 · 29 May 2007 at 00:44

Jonny ///M said:
or pop into a local bike shop and get first hand experience while keeping them in business.

That's a good call actually, most of their stuff is the same price too.

collisster said:
I've heard good things about those multiple compound pads.

Like these ones?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDeta...p Mountain Dual Compound Pair Of Brake Blocks

collisster · 29 May 2007 at 00:52

yeh thats the one. i beleive one bit gets rid of the mud ready for the next bit to do the braking. =D

#Chri5# · 29 May 2007 at 14:52

Restyled the rear brake lever on my Sirius HT yesterday :rolleyes:

"andy" · 29 May 2007 at 15:09

haha bend it back

heat it up and do it to reduce the chances of it snapping

collisster · 29 May 2007 at 16:23

unlucky lol.. bend it back

squiffy · 29 May 2007 at 16:25

andy said:
haha bend it back

heat it up and do it to reduce the chances of it snapping

er, no. Aluminium doesn't bend back, well without stress fractures. Buy a new brake lever.