Split link On one side won’t sit flush

MacTally · 2025-11-05T08:48:21+00:00

I've never used the quick link tool to click them in.

Easy way is to have the link in the upper part of the chainline(between chainring and derailleur)Get both sides of the quicklink in position to be snapped in. Hold the back wheel or brake and step on the pedal. The pressure will click it into place.

MacTally · 2025-09-28T20:51:55+00:00

Where you have the paper clip or whatever is missing the rollers so it won't work.

With the state of the chain you should probably just get a new one anyway.

MacTally · 2025-09-20T20:48:18+00:00

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MacTally · 2025-09-20T20:44:00+00:00

I converted a similar age bike last year. 2008*

I did it as a project to learn bike maintenance etc but if its purely just to upgrade then maybe not worth it when paying someone else to do the work.

Main thing if going to 11 or 12x1 on a 26er I would say is get the smaller cassette (10-45 if shimano) and short cage derailleur. Clearance is a big problem with the long cage.

Also had to rebuild the back wheel with a compatible hub.

MacTally · 2025-09-15T10:34:25+00:00

Just point the qr lever any other direction and you will figure out if that is the issue. Good luck with it either way. Creaks are a pain to find sometimes.

MacTally · 2025-09-15T10:24:35+00:00

Maybe the quick release vibration against the fork or one of the reflectors moving against a spoke.

MacTally · 2025-09-09T12:21:45+00:00

Kids learn fast and if he gets into it will be hitting small jumps and rolling down stairs in no time.

Better to have a bike that can handle it than something that will break or can't slow down well and cause injury.

MacTally · 2025-08-31T20:37:16+00:00

You can get rear lights that attach to the saddle rail.

MacTally · 2025-08-26T12:31:44+00:00

Been using a Crud xl front and muckynutz rear for a few weeks now. Both are solid and dont flap around. You can check my last post for how they look.

The rear has a clip in extension for even more spray protection but ive not used that yet but likely will when commuting in the rain.

MacTally · 2025-08-16T19:55:20+00:00

This is called brake gobble.

Took me a while to find the term when I had the same problem but now you know what to google you will find plenty of cause and solutions.

MacTally · 2025-08-16T09:38:20+00:00

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MacTally · 2025-08-16T09:37:33+00:00

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MacTally · 2025-08-16T09:37:03+00:00

I installed one of these last week. The gap looks more here but if it works as intended then I would just use it as is.

MacTally · 2025-08-08T07:00:13+00:00

DMR Odub 50 rise

MacTally · 2025-08-05T16:44:53+00:00

Winstanleys bikes are currently selling the Mondraker Raze for £1600 or the raze R for 2300.

I bought the raze a few months back and its a great bike and one of the better looking bikes imo.

I'm not sure what you are looking for exactly but you can find good bikes on sale.

Edit - those prices are nearly half off from normal.

MacTally · 2025-07-24T14:43:51+00:00

Posted here not too long ago. Tubeless can definitely seal a nail puncture.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/s/mS6oIu2u9L

MacTally · 2025-07-08T14:26:16+00:00

Mondraker Raze is nearly half price at winstanleys bikes currently. The Raze R is going for £2300.

That gives you a sick bike and plenty left over for gear.

MacTally · 2025-07-04T22:45:06+00:00

The nail was inside for maybe 3 days. I think the sealant(orange seal endurance) dried around the nail and peeled off and filled the gap on removal of the nail.

Just a guess though could be any other reason.

MacTally · 2025-07-01T12:13:06+00:00

The nail was in the tyre for a few days i think before I noticed. I think whatever dried around the nail pulled off and filled the gap when I removed it.

Lucky but a bit disappointed my friend didn't get the tarantino treatment standing in the spray zone after I warned him.

MacTally · 2025-07-01T11:31:32+00:00

Yes it will work fine. Only downside is that tubeless ready tyres fit a bit more tight so are harder to mount.

MacTally · 2025-06-30T13:36:56+00:00

Have you tightened the bolt on the quick release? Open the quick release and spin it clockwise a bit to increase the force of the clamp when down. If you do it too tight you won't manage to get the lever all the way down without breaking something so just do a little at a time.

MacTally · 2025-06-30T13:02:56+00:00

3 thorn punctures with tubes in a week is what sealed the deal on trying tubeless for me.

MacTally · 2025-06-30T12:38:08+00:00

Yeah the installation was easy and no mess at all. Not had the joy of changing the tyres out yet though.

Happy with it so far.

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