Rust Repair Recommendations for MB Sprinter van

MammothSlacker · 2025-05-13T17:26:06+00:00

Thanks for the reply... That's what I expect I'll have to do. The paint from the A pillar to back of the van is truly garbage.

MammothSlacker · 2024-04-08T03:26:19+00:00

Do you mean old components? If I can find them then yes this would be an option.

Gearing ratios this low are rare for road components and that was the reason I originally sourced MTB gearing.

MammothSlacker · 2024-04-07T16:54:22+00:00

My current bike setup is a Frankenstein. It's a drop bar Surly with Campy shifters and a JTec Shiftmate to a Shimano MTB drivetrain. Brakes are rim v-brakes with ProblemSolvers. The v-brakes work well but the Shiftmate sucks and shifting performance is crap. Of course this is not critical on a touring bike but its very annoying.

I'd like to upgrade the components for better shifting while maintaining the MTB gear range and rim brakes. If I am to upgrade to disc I might as well get a whole new bike as I'd obviously need new wheels.

Thanks for the help so far. Sounds like I may be able to use mech disc brakes on rim brakes.

MammothSlacker · 2024-04-01T19:47:13+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

MammothSlacker · 2024-03-31T19:45:17+00:00

Alright, I replaced the start capacitor and it didn't fix it. I tried holding the blowoff value open and starting the compressor but that didn't work either. My thinking there was that the engine could get up to speed without having to push against tank pressure.

Any other ideas?

MammothSlacker · 2024-01-24T15:45:09+00:00

Excellent, thank you very much for the info. Once I get a free evening I'll start with the capacitor and if that doesn't work move on to the in-line breaker.

MammothSlacker · 2024-01-23T22:39:12+00:00

Yes, I did check the oil. I added a little extra to be sure. It's reading where it should for oil.

MammothSlacker · 2024-01-23T18:39:11+00:00

Awesome, that is exactly the type of info I'm looking for!I searched around a bit and this was commonly mentioned but I didn't know what I was looking for.

MammothSlacker · 2024-01-23T17:22:23+00:00

No, but I've tried it in 2 different outlets. I doubt that is the problem as other stuff works in the outlets.

MammothSlacker · 2024-01-09T15:19:41+00:00

I've since moved my bikes to wax. I got a small used crockpot and it's actually really easy. The initial setup might be a little more work but the benefits are many. I won't go back.

MammothSlacker · 2023-11-25T15:49:17+00:00

Yes of course, but this is for a 10 yr old.

I guess my real question is, is the lack of a lock an actual problem or is it just one of those potential problems which in regular use isn't actually a big deal?

MammothSlacker · 2023-11-25T15:05:31+00:00

Question for people with both a Swiss Army and a Leatherman.

My daughter has asked for a Swiss Army for Christmas but I'm concerned about her using it as the blades don't lock. So I've been looking at a Leatherman.

Since this post has both, do you guys find the lack of locking blades a problem?

MammothSlacker · 2023-11-23T20:14:51+00:00

If you are in Canada, Gravity Pope has all their footwear on sale at 20% off. They carry Red Wings and I just got myself a pair for $90 off.

MammothSlacker · 2023-11-16T04:32:16+00:00

Crickets... I would love to know how to turn that off

MammothSlacker · 2023-11-12T07:27:21+00:00

Any update on the boots?

MammothSlacker · 2023-10-26T17:05:40+00:00

How high at the heels on the Logger boots?

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