This week, I discovered that...

This week, I discovered that...
Tweet Topic Started: Sep 9 2016, 12:53 PM (230 Views)
belugabob	Sep 9 2016, 12:53 PM Post #1
Mudking Posts: 3,666 Group: Member Member #95 Joined: February 18, 2008	* You really should deflate the tyre BEFORE removing the valve core * Valve cores are really good at playing hide and seek, when there is a handy section of gravel nearby (Or not so near - see previous discovery) Come on, share your discoveries with us.



Nor	Sep 14 2016, 03:45 PM Post #2
Fairly Muddied Posts: 260 Group: Member Member #460 Joined: November 2, 2009	On a similar theme. When using an injector to add sealant DO NOT remove the end cap on the tube before filling with sealant. Ron



belugabob	Sep 20 2016, 05:55 AM Post #3
Mudking Posts: 3,666 Group: Member Member #95 Joined: February 18, 2008	* Putting a half link in a singlespeed chain - to compensate for a change in sprocket size - doesn't work when you've fitted a narrow/wide chainring * A half link wasn't actually required - and the tensioner can probably come off too. * Should have done this months ago, instead of running stupidly low "Welsh" ratios, as the change is so much better for Tilgate



guy	Sep 20 2016, 09:39 PM Post #4
Mudking Posts: 2,946 Group: Member Member #39 Joined: May 7, 2007	Road bike singlespeeding, even if it's through necessity, can be fun Big wheels on mountain bikes really do seem to roll faster. When it all starts to go wrong, you need a contingency plan that involves a cafe stop.



Rich_F	Sep 23 2016, 03:07 PM Post #5
Mudthing Posts: 2,044 Group: Admin Member #74 Joined: November 26, 2007	If you try hard, it IS possible to discuss zombies with the President and CEO of your company (so surreal) R



belugabob	Dec 19 2016, 08:20 PM Post #6
Mudking Posts: 3,666 Group: Member Member #95 Joined: February 18, 2008	When deciding which length of item #24 you need, from this diagram... Shimano BR-RS805 Brake Caliper ...the size in mm refers to the length of the mounting holes in your chainstay, NOT the length of the thread on the bolt.



chainlink	Jan 17 2017, 08:19 AM Post #7
Slightly Splattered Posts: 174 Group: Member Member #834 Joined: November 28, 2014	On my first introduction to going tubeless on my fully bouncy bike, I learnt not to forget to put the retaining nut on the valve. After I happily poured the correct amount of sealant into the tyre and turned the wheel around with the valve at the bottom of the wheel I then watched the valve plop back into the tyre casing with the sealant�.. Clive



1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)


« Previous Topic · The Muddy@rse Grinder · Next Topic »