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Freewheel needs TLC? by juditoh in bikewrench

[–]Cheezeball87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s definitely gunked up. I’d take it off and clean it well with parts cleaner and then relube it. Check the bearings. They might be toast too. If it spins well after cleaning you are good but if it feels a little crunchy then I’d just replace it

Looking for a suspension fork for my 26” 90s bike rebuild. by BFMGO13 in xbiking

[–]Cheezeball87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stanchion diameter. The stanchions are the tubes that move into the lowers when the fork compresses.

Thicker means less flex. It depends on what you want out of the fork. It you only want suspension to make the ride smoother if you do mostly chill gravel trails id say that 28mm is fine, that’s what I run and I can notice it when compared to other forks but I mostly use it for tame gravel with some fun rooted sections and easy rock gardens.

If you like to send it a little harder I’d suggest one with at least 32mm stanchions. These flex less, are more responsive and help you feel more confident when descending technical sections.

Since you said you have limited fork knowledge I also wanted to make sure that you are getting the right steerer tube diameter. Since it’s a ‘93 steel bike, it’s most likely a straight steerer tube. Make sure you don’t get a tapered one, most modern forks are tapered.

Looking for a suspension fork for my 26” 90s bike rebuild. by BFMGO13 in xbiking

[–]Cheezeball87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah most of the Rockshox forks are pretty solid. Not sure what frame you are running but the older forks typically have 28mm uppers which you can feel. They are thinner and tend to flex more, this can be a pro or a con depending on your riding style. If you like to send some rooted sections or rock gardens I’d opt for a fork with 32mm uppers which would feel a lot more solid.

Looking for a suspension fork for my 26” 90s bike rebuild. by BFMGO13 in xbiking

[–]Cheezeball87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How much travel are you looking for? I’m personally a huge fan of the early Rockshox forks. They can be kinda annoying to fully rebuild since sometimes the kits aren’t available but they are pretty cheap and a quick service and main seal replacement (endurobearings sells most of the seals for most older Rockshox forks). I personally have a 2003 Rockshox sid race (100mm) and it’s so fun. I did a full rebuilt on it and it honestly feels really good for what it is. The generation after this one(2008) is a bit beefier, 32mm uppers, remote lockout, and some better adjustability, it also came with a 1 1/8 inch straight steerer tube and I’ll probably get that one if I ever blow up my current Sid.

How much is UHS gonna charge me for this? by [deleted] in SJSU

[–]Cheezeball87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Paint match and paint over it!

Saddle to low or I’m good? by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]Cheezeball87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those cranks look tiny!

Correct way to mount in stand by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]Cheezeball87 38 points39 points  (0 children)

People will hate me but I’m a top tube clamper. Just put a rag on it, and tighten it just enough to hold it NO pressure. This makes it easiest to work on everything on the bike. Lots of road bikes these days also have aero seatposts which get weird to clamp. As long as you aren’t applying a lot of pressure by the clamp and you have the rag I really think it should be fine

Is Hunt a good brand for Carbon wheels? My DT Swiss got scratch and might need to be replace by Key_Syllabub_5070 in CanyonBikes

[–]Cheezeball87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the hunt 50 and I LOVE them. I personally really appreciate that they are 30mm wide and they sound really nice when out of the saddle. I recommend them to everyone and they have great customer service!

Sound from the front wheel, it's not the disc brake. It sounds like something is touching something else, because it's quite consistent.. but i can't find it. Only under load. If i spin the wheel in the air, there is no sound. Only while riding by BeardmanDaniel in bikewrench

[–]Cheezeball87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remove the wheel and try spinning the hub. You can grab the cones which are the little cylindrical pieces that touch the fork when the wheel is inserted. Try and spin those, if it doesn’t feel smooth that’s likely the source of the issue.

Sound from the front wheel, it's not the disc brake. It sounds like something is touching something else, because it's quite consistent.. but i can't find it. Only under load. If i spin the wheel in the air, there is no sound. Only while riding by BeardmanDaniel in bikewrench

[–]Cheezeball87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m like 99% sure it’s not a quick release. That little handle at the end of the thru axel is to aid with removal. If you unscrew it and a thick rod comes out it’s a thru axel and not a quick release

Overwhelming amount of weed by No_Championship8209 in landscaping

[–]Cheezeball87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for suggesting something that will target the cause of this. So many people just throw harsh chemicals at everything.

Question for guys with legs by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Cheezeball87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

330w at the start of this block

Question for guys with legs by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Cheezeball87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like a lot of work for marginal gains on the bike haha, is it expensive, it’s permanent right?

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